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About English Speaking Union (ESU)

The English-Speaking Union (ESU) is an international educational charity with a proud history dating back to 1918. Founded to foster global understanding and friendship through the power of communication, today we work with over 100,000 young people across more than 50 countries.

Our mission is simple but powerful: to give young people the speaking and listening skills they need to thrive in school, work, and society. Through our oracy training, debate programmes, and competitions, we help young people become confident communicators, critical thinkers, and active citizens.

At our heart is a belief that every young person, regardless of background, deserves the opportunity to be heard.

About the role

As Head of Fundraising, you will lead the creation and delivery of the ESU’s fundraising function, shaping strategy and building capability to generate long-term, sustainable income. This is both a strategic and hands-on role where your initiative and leadership will be key.

You will:

· Deliver and develop the ESU’s fundraising strategy with a focus on high-value giving.

· Cultivate relationships with major donors, trusts, foundations, and corporates.

· Support the Director General, senior leaders, and trustees in donor stewardship.

· Oversee legacy giving and grow individual giving programmes.

· Write compelling funding bids, cases for support, and proposals.

· Lead on systems, processes, reporting and budget management using Salesforce CRM.

· Collaborate with marketing, supporter services, and the education team to align communications and develop tailored funding opportunities.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who wants autonomy, variety, and the chance to make a lasting impact.

The role is offered on a part-time basis, working 3 days per week.

Who we are looking for

This role is perfect for an experienced, visionary fundraiser who’s excited by the challenge of building something new and making a meaningful impact. You’ll work closely with senior leadership, report to the Director of Global Engagement, and play a pivotal role in shaping the ESU’s long-term growth and impact.

You will have:

· A strong track record of creating or leading a successful fundraising function.

· Experience in securing major gifts from individuals, corporates, and trusts/foundations.

· Excellent relationship-building skills and experience working with senior stakeholders.

· Strong knowledge of fundraising regulations, GDPR, and best practice.

· Proven ability to meet financial targets and manage budgets.

· Outstanding written and verbal communication, with persuasive proposal writing skills.

· High levels of self-motivation, organisation, and independent working.

If you’re passionate about education, equity, and empowering young people to find their voice, this is your chance to make a difference at a pivotal moment in the ESU’s journey.

Benefits

Generous Company Pension 

28 days annual leave plus 8 days Bank Holiday

Employee assistance programme

Group Life Assurance

Cycle to work scheme

Season ticket loan

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Join a leading children’s charity and help shape a safer future for children.

This well-known national charity, which relies on voluntary donations for around 90% of its income each year, is partnering with TPP’s Fundraising team to search for a Philanthropy Manager (12-month fixed-term) to join its Major Donor fundraising team. This role will focus on securing support from high-level individual donors across London and the Southeast, while also being responsive to opportunities across the East of England. This is a hybrid role, with ad hoc travel across the region.

You’ll join a high-performing team of 11 fundraisers who collectively raise around £4 million annually. 

What you’ll be doing

You’ll lead on the development of relationships with major individual supporters, connecting them with some of the most innovative and impactful child protection work happening in the UK and Channel Islands today.

Why apply?

• Be part of a collaborative, sector-leading team
• Work with influential and committed donors.
• Gain experience with transformational-level giving.
• Play a direct role in protecting children and ending abuse.

Working pattern
This is a full-time role working from the charity’s head office in Central London. To qualify for the London weighting element, office attendance of at least one day per week is required. Beyond that, there is flexibility as to the home/office split. Flexible working requests may be considered – if required, contact the TPP team to discuss further.
About you

You'll be able to demonstrate experience of developing effective strategic relationships with high value supporters or clients, and possess excellent written and verbal communication skills - sufficient to deliver effective high value fundraising pitches, ideas and updates to prospective major donors. You’ll be a team player, have a commitment to delivering a consistently high quality of work, and be able to manage multiple projects.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly successful and supportive team. For further details about the role, please send through an updated CV in the first instance in response to this advert. Alternatively, contact Freddy or Matt on the Fundraising team via [email protected] / 0207 198 6040.

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

We are recruiting for a Philanthropy Executive to join our team in London; the scope on this job involves….

Job Title: Philanthropy Executive

Location: Flexible/hybrid working with the requirement to periodically attend our Head Office (Vauxhall)
Salary: £30,726.57 per annum (this is inclusive of a London Weighting allowance of £3,000 which may be applicable depending on your home location and any agreed permanent homeworking arrangement).
Contract type: Full-time, Permanent

Hours: 37.5

Are you a thoughtful, organised, and driven fundraiser looking to build meaningful relationships and make real impact?

We’re looking for a Philanthropy Executive to join our dedicated and passionate Fundraising, Communications and Policy Directorate at Refuge. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in growing and stewarding our mid-level giving programme within the Philanthropy Team and contribute directly to our mission of creating a world where violence against women and girls is not tolerated.

As Philanthropy Executive, you will:

• Manage a personal portfolio of mid-level trusts, foundations, and individual philanthropists with the capacity to give up to £25,000.
• Build and nurture strong relationships with supporters, helping them feel truly connected to Refuge’s life-changing and life-saving work.

• Support the wider Philanthropy team in developing compelling funding proposals, reporting impact to donors, and ensuring excellent stewardship at every stage of the supporter journey.

We’re seeking someone who:

• Is a confident relationship-builder, with great verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience or strong interest in fundraising, with a desire to grow your career in philanthropy.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• A team player with a commitment to feminism, equality, and inclusion.
• Someone who takes initiative and is excited to help shape our growing mid-level giving programme.

Join us and be part of a team that’s changing lives every day.

Closing date: 9.00am on 4 August 2025

Interview date: 14 & 15 August 2025

Benefits

Refuge offers a variety of exciting opportunities to learn, develop and grow in your career. We recognise the value everyone brings to the organisation to achieve our aims and are dedicated to developing and rewarding our staff. More details of our benefits can be found in Job Information Pack.

Location: UK Home based, with easy travel to London | Salary: £40,000 per annum | Contract: Full-time, Permanent

At Animals Asia, we don’t just talk about compassion – we live it. Every. Single. Day. We're on a powerful mission to end cruelty and restore respect for animals across Asia. Best known for our pioneering work to end bear bile farming, we also run life-saving sanctuaries in China and Vietnam and push for long-term, sustainable change. With 400+ passionate changemakers around the globe, our movement is growing fast – and we need YOU to help lead the charge.

We’re on the lookout for a driven and strategic Trusts and Foundation fundraising professional to join our ambitious fundraising and communications team as Trusts and Foundation Manager – a pivotal role that will help unlock critical funding and drive impact for animals across Asia.

What You’ll Do:

As our new Trusts and Foundation Manager, you’ll:

• Manage and grow a global portfolio of 5 and 6 figure funders
• Build strong, lasting relationships with trusts, foundations, and grantmakers worldwide
• Identify new funding opportunities and craft compelling grant applications
• Report on the impact of donor support with clarity, insight, and passion
• Collaborate closely across teams and time zones to deliver funding success

Who You Are:

You’re an experienced Trusts and Foundation fundraiser with a proven record of securing significant grants and developing enduring donor relationships. A natural relationship-builder and persuasive communicator, you bring:

• Strategic thinking and a results-driven mindset
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong collaboration abilities and a proactive, flexible approach
• International fundraising experience and CRM fluency
• A solution-focused attitude with a drive for continuous improvement

Most importantly, you’re compassionate, courageous, and 100% aligned with our values: Empathy. Respect. Courage. Tenacity. You're ready to make a real and lasting difference for animals.

Ready to Learn More?
Click through to our full Candidate Pack for everything you need to know – including how to apply.

Need an accessible version in Word? No problem – just email let us know way.

Closing date: Monday 18th August, 9am

We’re looking for an ambitious and energetic Senior Corporate Partnerships Officer to join our small but mighty Partnerships and Philanthropy fundraising team. The team is made up of seven fundraisers focusing on securing high-value gifts with big impact, both from companies and from trusts and foundations.

Our perfect candidate will have experience in new business/sales and account management, either within the charity or corporate sectors. We’re looking for someone with the confidence in securing, growing and managing a diverse fundraising portfolio.

You’ll be a proactive self-starter with creative flair who has strong attention to detail and excellent new business, account management, relationship building, pitching and writing skills. Success in the role will be measured through income targets, partnership satisfaction and engagement levels, renewal rates and contribution to long-term strategic goals.

In this job, you’ll work closely with the Senior Strategic Partnerships Manager and wider corporate partnerships team to drive forward new business by seeking and securing innovative new partnerships with high-value companies. You’ll also deliver excellent account management by providing our partners with an inspiring supporter experience. Your portfolio may include large Charity-of-the-Year collaborations, nationwide campaign-based partnerships, multi-year partnerships with pharmaceutical companies, and sponsorship and Cause Related Marketing (CRM) opportunities.

You'll be joining us at the start of our ambitious and exciting journey, to win more of and grow our strategic, high-value partnerships. You’ll be instrumental in helping our team to reach our ambitious fundraising targets and ultimately improving the lives of everyone affected by bowel cancer.

Tell stories that matter. Spark change with every post.

At Orphans in Need, we believe in compassion, creativity, and the power of storytelling. We’re on the lookout for a creative, social-savvy Content Creator who’s ready to bring our work to life online.

Whether it’s capturing a powerful moment on deployment, crafting a post that makes people stop scrolling, or editing a short video that inspires thousands to act — this role is all about building connection through content.

What you’ll be doing:

• Running our social media channels day-to-day (Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn)
• Writing, filming, editing, and designing original content that tells our story
• Planning and delivering content for fundraising campaigns and events
• Engaging with our community — responding to messages, comments, and building relationships
• Working closely with our marketing team and supporting our external ad agency
• Tracking performance and using insights to keep improving
• Staying ahead of trends and keeping our content fresh, fun, and impactful

What we’re looking for:

• A natural storyteller who knows how to turn ideas into powerful posts
• Confident with Canva, Adobe, or similar tools for editing video and visuals
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience managing social media accounts — bonus if it’s for a cause or charity
• Highly organised and comfortable juggling multiple projects
• A self-starter with creative flair and a good sense of what grabs attention
• Ideally, you’ve worked in the charity or non-profit space before
• An understanding of the Muslim community would be a real advantage, as many of our campaigns are targeted to Muslim donors.

Why join us?

You’ll be part of a passionate, purpose-driven team making a real difference in the lives of orphans and widows around the world. Your content won’t just get likes — it’ll create impact.

This leading women’s health charity is looking for a permanent Senior Media and PR Manager to take the lead on all media activity relating to its fundraising and brand marketing work. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced communications professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about delivering high-impact stories that inspire action.
 
This is a senior-level role involves developing and delivering strategic media plans that raise awareness, increase support, and position the charity as a partner of choice for donors, fundraisers and corporate sponsors. The successful candidate will manage a small team, shape national media coverage for campaigns and events, and work closely with brand and marketing teams to ensure consistent, impactful messaging.
 
The ideal candidate will bring strong experience in high-profile media relations, excellent writing and planning skills, and the confidence to lead on proactive and reactive PR. Strong stakeholder management, agency coordination and team leadership experience are essential.
 
This is a full time role, five days per week, two of which will need to be in the office.
 
Key responsibilities:

• Lead and deliver proactive media and PR strategies across fundraising, brand campaigns, and corporate partnerships to drive awareness, income, and engagement
• Monitor the news agenda daily to identify opportunities, manage risk, and ensure the organisation is positioned as a leading voice in its field
• Line manage senior team members, contribute to process improvements, and support the development and delivery of team objectives
• Build strong relationships with journalists and media, provide strategic advice to stakeholders, and lead on media training and spokesperson preparation
• Oversee content creation and sign-off, contribute to a 24/7 press office function, and deputise for senior leadership when required

 
The appointed candidate will have:

• Proven experience leading media campaigns across fundraising and brand marketing
• Strong contacts within national media and an instinct for compelling storytelling
• Experience managing agencies and working cross-functionally
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• A proactive, strategic mindset and ability to handle sensitive issues with sound judgement

 
If you would be interested in hearing more about this role please send your up to date CV to [email protected].

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

We’re delighted to announce an exciting opportunity to join Animal Aid’s friendly fundraising team.

We’re looking for a part-time Legacy and Fundraising Officer to join our passionate fundraising team to help inspire supporters to leave a meaningful legacy.

About us

Animal Aid, founded in 1977, is one of the longest established animal rights groups in the world. We peacefully campaign against all forms of animal abuse and promote a cruelty-free lifestyle. Our undercover investigations help expose animal cruelty, and our evidence frequently features in the media, raising public awareness of these issues.

Role Description

You would be responsible for:

• ensuring that gifts left to Animal Aid in wills are handled efficiently and sensitively, liaising with solicitors and executors to ensure income is received promptly and correctly recorded
• growing our legacy giving programme by building relationships with supporters who are considering leaving a gift in their will and overseeing legacy marketing campaigns, working with colleagues
• reporting on legacy income and forecasts to feed into our future strategy
• working with the fundraising team on department tasks

Ideally, you would have experience with legacy fundraising, but we are open to experienced fundraisers who are looking to move into legacy giving. Training will be given.

You must be committed to the objectives of the organisation and be in tune with Animal Aid’s ethical, vegan stance and outlook.

Find out more, including the full job description and person specification, on our website.

Benefits

• 23 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) and additional long service days
• Employee Assistance Programme, giving access to health and wellbeing support, counselling services and discounts
• Access to training and professional development opportunities
• Ethical pension scheme, with 5% contribution from Animal Aid
• Season ticket loan
• Bicycle purchase loan (Cycle to work scheme)

To apply: Please send a CV and cover letter explaining how your skills meet the requirements of this role and why you want to work for Animal Aid.

Location: Hybrid/Tonbridge, Kent
Salary: £30-35,000 FTE
Contract type: Part-time, Permanent – 3 days/week
Closing date: Thursday 14th August
Interviews: week commencing 26th August

We encourage early applications as we may interview qualified applicants before the closing date.

Animal Aid is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all candidates who have the required skills and experience, regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy, race, religion or belief and marital status.

Contract Type: Fixed Term Full Time
Salary: From £38,252 to £42,502 per annum
Location: London
 
Closing Date: 17 August 2025
 
Concern Worldwide (UK) is looking for a Senior Prospect Researcher on a 3-year fixed term contract.
 
About us
 
Concern Worldwide is a non-governmental, international humanitarian organization dedicated to the reduction of suffering and working toward the ultimate elimination of extreme poverty in the world's poorest countries. Our mission is to transform the lives of people living in extreme poverty. We work with 27 million people each year, in some of the hardest-to-reach and most fragile places. Places prone to conflict, natural disasters, climate change, and extreme hunger.
 
About the role
 
To contribute to the success of the Philanthropy and Partnerships Team success, and the delivery of income targets through effective and timely prospect research and pipeline management.
 
Main duties & Responsibilities
• Develop and implement a robust prospect research strategy supporting high-value fundraising across philanthropists, trusts & foundations, and corporates in the UK.
• Work collaboratively with our team in Ireland, to realise the pipeline opportunities for the portfolios across territories and allocate a percentage of time to supporting prospecting for our Ireland-based fundraising colleagues.
• Lead on prospect identification and qualification, building a diverse, strategic pipeline of potential supporters.
• Produce tailored research and high-quality briefing materials for fundraisers, senior leadership, and trustees.
• Manage team-wide prospect pipelines, portfolio allocation, and reporting. Fundraisers will be responsible for engagement of prospects.
• Conduct due diligence research in line with Concern's Gift Acceptance Policy and ethical fundraising standards.
• Support the ongoing development of prospect research systems and processes using our CRM and research tools.
• Ensure the prospect pipeline and new contacts and correspondence is captured on our CRM system, ensuring legal and regulatory compliance (for example in respect to data protection legislation)
• Keep up to date on sector trends and identify ways to improve research, due diligence and market insight. Proactively bring these insights to research meetings and share with colleagues
 
About You
• Demonstrable experience in prospect research within a high-value fundraising environment.
• Demonstrable experience of identifying, collecting and analysing prospect research data, utilising a wide variety of resources, including free and subscription research tools, internal systems and informal networks (such as forums) to produce high quality prospects leads and new business opportunities
• Contributing to the deliver of the Philanthropy and Partnerships team income targets
• Skilled in analysing and interpreting complex information from a variety of sources.
• Experience of using a CRM database to store prospect data, information and communications
• A thorough understanding of data protection legislation and how this relates to prospect research and fundraising
 
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
 
Concern Worldwide encourages all qualified candidates, irrespective of gender, ethnicity and origin, disability, political beliefs, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, or socio-economic status to apply to become a part of the organization. Concern is against all forms of discrimination and unequal power relations, and is committed to promoting equality.
 
Benefits
• 25 days' annual leave, pro-rated for part-time employees.
• Office closure between Christmas Day and New Year's Day
• Flexible hours and hybrid working
• Annual leave purchase scheme
• Enhanced parental leave pay
• Stakeholder pension
• Season ticket loan
• Cycle scheme
• Life assurance
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
 
About our office
 
Our London office is based in The Foundry close to Vauxhall and The Oval underground stations. The Foundry offers a unique opportunity to be a part of a vibrant and ambitious community focused on social justice and human rights.
 
Concern is currently trialling a hybrid model. Staff are expected to come into their base office once per week or the monthly equivalent i.e. 4 times per month. Staff are also able to flex their start and finish times between the hours of 7am to 7pm daily.
 
How to apply
 
Please upload your CV and cover letter by 17th August 2025.
All candidates who are short-listed for an interview will be notified via email.
Candidates must be legally entitled to work in the UK at the time of application.
 
The successful post holder will be required to complete a criminal records self-declaration form.
 
Having a criminal record will not necessarily debar you from working with Concern Worldwide (GB). This will depend on the nature of the position, together with the circumstances and background of your offences.
 
You may have experience of the following: Prospect Research Officer, Development Research Analyst, Fundraising Research Specialist, Donor Research Coordinator, Philanthropy Research Manager, Major Gifts Research Officer, Trust and Foundation Research Analyst, Corporate Research Specialist, etc.
 
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Looking to use your grant writing skills to drive real, measurable change? Join SOS!SEN and help secure the funding that empowers thousands of families navigating the SEND system.

SOS!SEN is hiring a Trusts and Foundations Manager (part-time) to lead income generation from charitable trusts and foundations. This is a pivotal role in a small but rapidly growing charity, where your work directly translates into legal advice, support and empowerment for families of children with special educational needs and disabilities.

• Job title: Trusts and Foundations Manager
• Salary: £35,000-38,000 FTE
• Location: Remote first, with roughly quarterly visits to Surrey office/London
• Working pattern: Part-time, 3 days per week
• Contract: Permanent

Why this role matters
Last year, SOS!SEN supported over 4,000 families – up from fewer than 1,000 just two years ago. Demand for our free legal advice, training and SEND helplines is rising fast, and robust trust funding is crucial to sustain and grow that impact.

You’ll join us at a time of real momentum. With our first CEO in place, a clear growth strategy, and a compelling case for support, we’re looking for a fundraiser who can help shape the future of our income generation.

What you’ll be doing

• Researching, identifying and applying to relevant trusts and foundations
• Writing clear, persuasive proposals aligned with our mission and 2025–26 strategy
• Managing funder reporting and stewardship to build long-term relationships
• Working directly with the CEO to shape and implement our fundraising plans
• Playing a key role in delivering organisational growth and impact

We’re looking for someone who

• Has secured significant trust and foundation income, ideally in the £10k range
• Writes clearly and persuasively, with a sharp understanding of impact and narrative
• Is organised, motivated and comfortable working independently in a small team
• Understands and cares about tackling systemic inequality in the SEND system
• Wants their fundraising to directly change the lives of children and families

Why join SOS!SEN

• You’ll have real ownership and autonomy in your area
• We offer flexible working and a values-driven culture that puts people first
• Your fundraising will go directly towards front-line support for families navigating an unfair and exhausting system
• You'll work alongside passionate, expert advocates and legal minds fighting for children’s rights

Apply now to turn your trust fundraising skills into urgent impact. Help us make sure no child is left behind simply because their family can’t afford to fight for their rights.

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

Harris Hill is proud to be working on behalf of Positively UK, a charity that champions the voices and wellbeing of people living with HIV, to recruit a Fundraising & Communications Officer to join their growing team.

This is a brilliant opportunity for a confident, creative communicator who’s eager to develop their fundraising experience in a supportive, impact-driven organisation. Recent graduates or early-career fundraisers are strongly encouraged to apply.

About the Role

Location: Anywhere in the UK, with travel to London office around once a month (or more if preferred)
Salary: £26,000, rising to £27,500–£28,000 per annum
Contract: 12-month contract (with possibility of extension)
Deadline: Monday, 11th August 2025
Interviews: Virtual interviews on Wednesday, 13th August 2025

This is a varied and exciting new role, ideal for someone who enjoys juggling creative communications, events, and donor engagement. The role is full-time and will be split across different duties:

• 3 days per week dedicated to individual giving and donor communications
• 1 day per week supporting with administration and coordination
• 1 additional day per week (starting in January) supporting the delivery of Positively UK's annual conference in June

You’ll also get the chance to represent the charity at key events such as the Red Run, World AIDS Day, and national HIV conferences—and even participate in international travel where appropriate.

You’ll be working closely with the Fundraising and Communications Lead, learning and leading across digital fundraising, donor stewardship, social media, campaign delivery, and supporter engagement.

Who They’re Looking For

This role would suit someone who is:

• A great communicator, both written and verbal
• Well-organised with good attention to detail
• Confident using social media and digital tools to engage audiences
• Interested in social impact, health equity, or human rights
• Comfortable working flexibly and collaboratively across a small team

Previous fundraising experience is welcome but not essential—we’re open to candidates with transferable skills and a genuine passion to learn and contribute.

You’ll benefit from:

• 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays and Christmas closure)
• A friendly, inclusive and values-led working culture
• The chance to shape a brand-new individual giving programme
• Opportunities for international engagement and professional development
• Flexibility to be based anywhere in the UK, with monthly travel to London and the option to be in more frequently if desired

To Apply
Please send your CV and a cover letter (max 2 pages) outlining your suitability for the role to  by Monday 11^th August 2025 9am

Harris Hill is a certified B Corp™ and a leading charity recruitment agency, committed to equitable and inclusive recruitment practices. Applications from all sections of the community are actively welcomed, regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality, or other protected characteristics.

The Talent Set is thrilled to partner with a mission-driven children’s charity to recruit a Trusts Manager. This inspiring organisation provides vital support to children and young people across the UK. In this role, you’ll be responsible for developing compelling funding applications, building and nurturing relationships with new and existing funders, and helping shape the organisation’s trust fundraising strategy. You’ll also work closely with internal teams to ensure funding proposals reflect real impact and align with both organisational goals and funder priorities. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced trust fundraiser passionate about creating positive change for children and families navigating hardship.

 

Key Responsibilities

• Lead on writing and submitting compelling funding applications to trusts and foundations to meet and exceed annual income targets.
• Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with new and existing funders through excellent stewardship and impactful reporting.
• Collaborate with internal teams to develop fundable project proposals that align with organisational strategy and funder priorities.
• Research and identify new trust and grant funding opportunities to diversify income streams and grow long-term support.
• Monitor funded projects to gather insights and data for accurate, engaging impact reporting.
• Maintain accurate records using a CRM system, ensuring timely tracking of communications, applications, and income.

Person Specification

• Proven track record of securing 5-figure grants from trusts and foundations and or relevant charity fundraising experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft persuasive funding proposals and impact reports.
• High level of financial literacy, including experience preparing budgets and interpreting financial information.
• Proactive, organised, and able to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively.
• Confident using Microsoft Office and CRM systems, with excellent attention to detail.

What’s on Offer

Salary: £38,000 - £44,000 per annum

How to Apply

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

Commitment to Diversity

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

The Barbican is a multidisciplinary international arts centre in the City of London.

Across its theatres, concert halls, cinemas, galleries, business venues, public and community spaces, the Barbican showcases the most exciting artists and performers from around the world, pushing traditional artistic boundaries and helping us understand our lives in new and unexpected ways. Each year, the Centre presents hundreds of different performances, events and exhibitions that entertain and inspire millions of people, create connections, provoke debate, and reflect the world we live in.

Firmly rooted in its neighbourhood, the Barbican collaborates on projects with local communities, and supports young people and emerging talent to develop their artistic practice and access jobs in the creative industry.

Our core values are: Inclusive, Connected, Sustainable, Joyful and Daring. 

As we enter an exciting new stage of the Barbican’s life, there couldn’t be a better time to join us. Focussed firmly on the future, we’re working on ambitious plans to create better access to the arts, transforming our building and reimagining what an arts centre can be. Through our work on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, we’ll ensure the Barbican becomes a place where everyone belongs – where creativity, enterprise, and learning coexist, and everybody can achieve their fullest potential.

The role

Are you passionate about fundraising and supporting an inspiring programme of artistic events, learning activities and community work?  

We are seeking a Philanthropy Officer to play a key role in supporting and delivering excellent stewardship for our Patrons and most generous individual donors. From dance and film, to music, theatre and visual arts the Philanthropy team works across the whole of our ambitious and joyful cross-arts programme, giving you the chance to share the best of the Barbican with our closest supporters.

The Philanthropy Officer will be the main point of contact in the Philanthropy team, primarily account managing our lower-level Patrons and supporting the stewardship and recruitment of higher level donors. Alongside the delivery of our Patrons scheme, they will lead on all individual giving events and manage the philanthropy team’s participation in Development-wide events such as exhibition private views. The Philanthropy Officer also provides key administrative support to the Philanthropy team, keeping track of financial reconciliation, preparing invoices, and managing accurate income data in our CRM Spektrix.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone eager to build on their experience of relationship management and develop their career in fundraising while contributing to the work of an exciting multi-arts venue at a key point of change for the

organisation. The successful candidate will be supported to gain experience across all aspects of individual giving, and to develop themselves as an ambitious and high-achieving fundraiser. The Barbican offers an excellent range of staff benefits full details can be found on our website.