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Community Fundraising Lead

Job reference: REQ004480

£49,677 a year

London, E15 2GW / Hybrid working.

Permanent 35 hours a week

1 in 4 of us in the UK are disabled and we are a diverse, proud, and vibrant community. We’re here to create an equal future with all disabled people. We campaign to transform attitudes to disability, tackle injustice and inspire action. We are creating a powerful movement of disabled people, allies, organisations and businesses.

Together we will be unstoppable. For more information go to our website.

We are looking for an experienced community fundraiser to join Scope at an exciting time. This brand-new role will work across teams to develop our income from individuals, local groups, and businesses.

You will lead a team of two, helping them set clear goals and track progress. You will also make sure that our fundraisers and volunteers have a great experience, so they will want to keep supporting us in the future.

The role

As Community Fundraising Lead, you will play a central role in helping Scope achieve its mission to create a fairer society for disabled people. You will lead the strategic development and delivery of Scope's Community Fundraising programme, ensuring it is inclusive, impactful and aligned with our values.

You will:

· Develop and implement Scope's Community Fundraising strategy, identifying opportunities that reflect the diversity of local communities

· Lead and support a high performing team, fostering a culture of collaboration, learning and continuous improvement

· Build and nurture relationships with supporters, volunteers and stakeholders, ensuring everyone feels welcomed, respected and supported

· Monitor and report on fundraising performance, budgets and key milestones, helping to shape future plans and drive income growth

· Collaborate with colleagues across Scope to ensure fundraising activities are inclusive, accessible and aligned with our charitable goals

· Stay informed about sector trends and bring fresh, inclusive ideas to our fundraising approach

· Ensure all fundraising activity is compliant with relevant regulations and Scope's internal policies

You will report to the Head of Supporter Led Fundraising and work closely with teams across Fundraising, Brand and Marketing, Retail, Services and Strategy.

About you

We are looking for someone who:

· Has significant experience in fundraising and is passionate about engaging communities in meaningful and inclusive ways

· Is confident leading community fundraising programmes and teams, with strong organisational and project management skills

· Brings creativity and innovation to fundraising, with a commitment to continuous learning and improvement

· Communicates clearly and respectfully, and builds inclusive relationships with people from all backgrounds

· Understands the importance of accessibility, safeguarding and compliance in community fundraising

· Is confident managing budgets, analysing data and reporting on performance

· Enjoys working collaboratively and values different perspectives and lived experiences

We welcome applications from people with lived experience of disability and from all backgrounds.

We also ask you to share how you support Scope’s values and our goal of a fair and equal future for disabled people.

Our values are being pioneering, courageous, connected, open and fair

By living our values and trusting each other, we give our colleagues freedom and space to be creative, push boundaries and change minds.

Disabled candidates

We are a disability equality charity. We encourage applications from disabled people and people with impairments, conditions, and access needs. We want to create a workforce that is a true reflection of the communities we serve.

Scope will interview all disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria for the post. This is part of our commitment as a Disability Confident Leader. Just let us know in your application that you are applying under the Offer an Interview Scheme. This was previously known as the Guaranteed Interview Scheme.

If you require adjustments through your journey with us, please email us via our website.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

At the heart of everything we do at Scope is Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion.

We encourage people of colour and other underrepresented communities to apply and join Scope. We believe that this will bring new ideas and help us work better. We know that a variety of perspectives and viewpoints will greatly support the work we do and help us to reach all communities. 

We want everyone to feel like they belong. We value each person as an individual. We will treat everyone with dignity and respect and we want to recognise all parts of a person's identity.

We are a disability equality charity. So, we will build a culture that is accessible and inclusive first. We will aim for the same high standards in all our work. We will listen, learn and keep improving.

You can find out more about our approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion on the Scope website.

Scope benefits

We believe hard work deserves reward and recognition. We offer a wide range of benefits including:

· 27 days holiday plus bank holidays

· Flexible, hybrid and remote working options

· Pay progression at 6 months and 2 years

· Company pension

· Excellent training and career development

· Strong colleague networks across disability, race and LGBTQ+

· Discounted gym membership, cycle to work scheme and much more.

How to apply

To apply please visit our website via the link and apply online.

Application closing date: 17/09/2025

You will be joining us at a time that holds the greatest potential for fundraising in our history, following the launch of the UK Government’s Delivery Plan for ME and initial findings of the DecodeME genetics study (co-led by Action for ME) in Summer 2025. 

Building on our charity’s already established level of support from major donors, you will provide exceptional relationship management to existing donors alongside growing our network of high value supporters.

Working closely with the CEO, alongside managing a portfolio of donors and prospects ensuring excellent stewardship, you will support our Breakthrough-ME Group (a group of high net worth and highly networked individuals). There is an established level of support from major donors at Action for ME so this is a role that will require exceptional relationship management to retain our current valued supporters while growing this crucial area of fundraising. 

This would be an ideal role for an experienced philanthropy professional seeking to work for a small but ambitious charity, helping us to achieve our mission to improve the lives of all people affected by ME – better meeting their needs today while taking action to secure change for tomorrow.

Key duties

Major Donor Fundraising

• Successfully develop and implement the philanthropy strategy to secure and maximise funds from high value individuals for Action for ME achieving annual income of £250k+

• Set plans and budgets which will deliver income through major gift fundraising and philanthropic giving through family trusts and foundations, including quarterly forecasting.

• Manage a portfolio of prospects and donors at the £5k to £100k level, to develop and maintain strong and long-standing partnerships

• Work closely with the Director of Fundraising and Development and other colleagues to ensure that plans and activities for fundraising from high value individuals are integrated into the overall fundraising strategy and plan for significant growth.

• Be responsible for our Breakthrough-ME Group with high quality proposition development.  Contribution to Group fundraising activities with a specific focus on ensuring their networks support pipeline growth for future fundraising.

• Lead the delivery of our biennial fundraising gala dinner, maximising income and new opportunities from attendees.

• Develop engaging and inspiring opportunities to steward and cultivate support creating a calendar of activities including events, presentations, approaches, networking and meetings.

• Utilise the CRM database (Raisers Edge) to provide the data required to strategise your approach to philanthropy, monitor progress and provide a high-quality donor experience.

• Ensure utilisation of insight & data, producing management information data to inform planning and strategy development.

• With the Director of Fundraising & Development, create inspiring cases for support and resulting propositions with clear budgets and outcomes.

• Create adequate systems and processes to support the major donor programme.

• Undertake and manage research into prospects and major donors, preparing for approaches and presentations and briefing senior leadership and trustees for donor meetings and events.

• Develop and maintain relationships with donors, a wide range of staff and volunteers from trustee level down.

• Provide regular feedback and internal reporting to line management.

• Work with other fundraisers to ensure that all fundraising opportunities and leads are followed up – particularly in corporate, community and trust fundraising.

• Work with Trustees, the Chief Executive and members of the Leadership Team to develop relationships with major donors.

• Self-administrate including managing your own diary and meetings, keeping accurate and up to date records of activity

• Occasional travel to London, Bristol & events

Other duties

• To positively promote the work and activities of Action for M.E. at all times.

• To contribute to the team’s overall, ongoing and annual planning and budgeting.

• To undertake any other reasonable activity in line with the responsibilities of the post as requested by the Director of Fundraising and Development, Chief Executive or any other senior Action for ME management.

• Act as an advocate for the Charity and its work.

• To work in accordance with Action for ME’s values of collaboration, equity and empathy.

The Talent Set is thrilled to be partnering with our sector leading client on an exceptional opportunity for a Senior Philanthropy Manager. This pivotal role will spearhead the expansion of their major donor portfolio, driving strategic donor engagement, cultivating new relationships, and mentoring a high-performing team as they transition to a more proactive philanthropy model.

We’re seeking a dynamic major donor fundraiser leader with a proven ability to grow donor portfolios, navigate change, and inspire teams—someone who thrives on building meaningful connections and delivering measurable impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and nurture relationships with major donors, identifying new prospects and deepening existing partnerships
• Lead the creation and execution of strategic fundraising plans in collaboration with the wider team
• Analyse donor data and giving trends to refine approaches and maximise results
• Deliver clear, insightful reporting to senior leadership, ensuring transparency and accountability
• Manage and coach a high-performing team, fostering a culture of excellence and innovation

Person Specification

• Demonstrated success in expanding major donor portfolios through creative and persistent strategies with the ability to manage a team to success
• Outstanding communication and relationship-building skills across diverse stakeholder groups
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret complex data and translate insights into action
• Adaptable, self-motivated, and collaborative—comfortable working both independently and within a team

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary: £60,000
• Flexible hybrid working: 2–3 days per week in the office or attending donor meetings
• Part time and compressed working options available

How to apply
To apply, please submit your CV via the 'Apply Now' button. Kindly note that applications via email will not be considered. We aim to respond to successful candidates within 48 working hours.

Commitment to Diversity
The Talent Set is dedicated to inclusive recruitment practices and ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants—regardless of race, sexual orientation, disability, age, or gender. We warmly welcome candidates from all backgrounds and are happy to make reasonable adjustments to support a fair and accessible recruitment process.

Z2K is a small but fearless anti-poverty charity. We combine frontline advice with bold influencing to tackle the systems that drive poverty - and we’re recruiting our first Major Donor & Corporate Lead.

You’ll lead on building and delivering our strategy for major donors and corporates, cultivating long-term partnerships rooted in shared values. Working closely with our Chief Executive, senior leadership team and trustees on major donor and corporate fundraising, and with our Communications Lead on fundraising communications and campaigns, you’ll shape compelling approaches to inspire support. You’ll also line manage our Fundraising Officer (grant funding & events), helping diversify Z2K’s income to change lives and challenge injustice. This is a hands-on role with plenty of scope to shape your approach. You’ll lead on identifying new prospects, crafting compelling proposals, and making the case for support to a wide range of external audiences. 

You’re a strategic relationship-builder who thrives on finding and forging connections that deliver lasting impact. You bring a track record of securing income from major donors and corporates, whether in the charity sector as through a business development function in the private sector. You know that successful fundraising starts with research, curiosity, and consistent cultivation. You’re confident identifying new prospects, opening doors, and developing tailored approaches that speak to both hearts and minds.

You’ll be part of a collaborative, values-led team, and your work will directly contribute to our ability to improve lives and push for systemic change.

You will benefit from 31 days annual leave + bank holidays, enhanced sick and parental leave, matched pension up to 5%, income protection, life insurance, and an Employee Assistance Programme.

We are looking for a fundraiser passionate about the environment and trees! Trees for Cities is the only charity working on a national scale to improve people's lives by planting trees in cities. In a world facing unprecedented threats from climate change, loss of biodiversity and disconnection from nature, our work has never been more urgent or important. With a portfolio of funders giving over £10,000 to £50,000 annually, you will secure and manage income to grow urban forests and combat the effects of climate change. Come get your hands dirty on planting days and join us! 

ABOUT TREES FOR CITIES

Trees for Cities is an ambitious, far-reaching organisation.

We are a rapidly growing and developing organisation that suits ambitious, dedicated and passionate staff.

Trees for Cities is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. We value diversity and are committed to promoting diversity within the workplace. We aim to ensure that our employees achieve their full potential and that all employment decisions, including recruitment, are taken without reference to irrelevant or discriminatory criteria. A full copy of our Equal Opportunities Policy can be provided on request.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Senior Fundraising Coordinator will be responsible for generating income from a portfolio of philanthropic sources (trusts, foundations, individuals and corporates) and statutory bodies to improve lives by planting trees in cities. Together with colleagues in the Fundraising Team, they will effectively manage funders and income for the organisation to deliver our goal of healthy, accessible and resilient urban forests for today and future generations.  

With a high number of funding opportunities and a competitive sector for fundraising, you will be skilled at prioritising funders and opportunities. Your passion for the environment and urban communities will bring their energy and enthusiasm to compelling funder communications. Your organisation skills will enable you to manage and deliver grant requirements such as finance tracking and reporting. 

We achieved and delivered consistent, significant income growth – and more is needed to address the increasing need for urban trees. We now look forward to our next strategy in 2025 for even more ambitious plans – join us! 

HOW TO APPLY

Please visit our website to view the full job description. To apply, use the application link below to submit your CV and supporting statement (no more than 2 sides of A4) outlining why you are interested in the role and your fit with the Person Specification.

Please note we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role, you must therefore have a valid right to work in the UK to apply.

The deadline to apply is: 21 September 2025
Interviews are scheduled for: 30th September and 2 October 2025

If you are shortlisted for interview, you will normally be contacted within two weeks after applying. If you do not hear from us within this period then you should assume that on this occasion you have not been selected for interview.

Trees for Cities is the first UK environmental organisation to have been awarded social value certification. Trees for Cities is an equal opportunities employer. Registered Charity No: 1032154.

Previous applicants need not reapply. No Agencies Please.

We are looking for a Corporate New Business Lead for an incredible childrens health charity to be responsible for proactively generating significant income from five and six figure corporate partnerships.

This is a hybrid role with 4 days in the Surrey office and one day homeworking .

The Charity
A passionate charity, dedicated to providing practical and emotional support to children and families in times of need.

You would be joining a highly respected organisation who prioritise a supportive and inclusive working culture. Repeatedly named as one of the top non-profit organisations to work for, they offer fantastic benefits, including flexible working, a minimum of 25 days holiday, along with a range of professional development opportunities as well as much more!

The Role
Lead corporate new business development to drive the growth of corporate partnerships.

Work closely with colleagues to develop and present, inspiring, high quality new business proposals, pitches and presentations.

Identify key decision makers and use strong consultative and negotiation skills to articulate the benefits of a partnership and the brand.

The Candidate
Experience of working in a corporate fundraising position or highly demonstrable, transferable skills from the corporate sector.

Highly proactive approach to researching and initiating new business opportunities.

Proven experience of prospect management.

Proven experience of winning new business.

IMPORTANT NOTE

Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful, but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.

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

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

The Talent Set are proud to be partnering with Noah's Ark.

In recent years, the charity has experienced significant growth—supporting more children, partnering with leading hospitals, and attracting a growing number of dedicated supporters. 

Role: Head of Supporter Engagement (Individual & Events) 
Salary:  £55k 
Location: Barnet, North London
Pattern: Hybrid 3 days/week 
Permanent: full-time with flexible hours

The role/ responsibilities:

The Head of Supporter Engagement will play a pivotal role in building and nurturing relationships with both existing and prospective supporters of Noah’s Ark. You will be responsible for ensuring an outstanding supporter experience—one that makes individuals feel valued, engaged, and fully informed about the impact of their donations.
This role involves developing and implementing effective strategies for donor acquisition, retention, and stewardship, while leading multi-channel communications that connect supporters with the cause. You’ll have the autonomy to innovate and bring creative flair to engagement programmes, guided by data, donor insight, and sector best practice.
You will be a dynamic, adaptable, and highly organised professional, committed to playing a key role in driving income growth. A strong communicator and proven leader, you lead by example and bring a hands-on approach to team management. With significant experience in people and programme management within Public Fundraising, you will have a proven track record of delivering outstanding results.

• Foster a supportive, cohesive, and aspirational team culture, motivating staff to meet and exceed targets while recognising their contributions to the charity’s overall objectives and strategy.
• Effectively recruit, train, and line-manage team members, setting clear objectives and supporting their development through regular supervision, annual appraisals, and adherence to charity policies and best practices.
• Develop a comprehensive supporter stewardship strategy, supported by systematic processes, to engage existing individual givers and fundraisers—as well as new supporters—fostering long-term commitment and regular support for the charity.
• Collaborate across teams to enhance supporter retention, contributing to the design and implementation of sophisticated supporter journey processes that strengthen relationships and increase lifetime value.
• Drive substantial growth in the number of individuals donating to and fundraising for Noah’s Ark by collaborating with team members to create engaging, inspiring fundraising campaigns and events.
• Maintain a steady pipeline of new supporters by developing and promoting ongoing engagement opportunities beyond major campaigns and events.

About you:

• Experience of developing supporter engagement opportunities and stewardship journeys for tens of thousands of supporters at least
• Experience of running an Community Giving, Individual Giving programme, incorporating Legacy Giving, raising at least £0.5m per annum
• Experience of managing a team to deliver exceptional results
• Successful experience of leading direct fundraising marketing campaigns across a range of channels including direct mail, email, social media and telephone
• Experience of highly successful relationship building with a portfolio of supporters, including through face-to-face meetings and telephone conversations

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.

Crossroads Care Surrey is a registered charity dedicated to supporting unpaid carers across Surrey for over 40 years. We recognise the immense challenges these individuals face and offer a range of quality care services to assist those caring for people of all ages with various health conditions and disabilities. Our mission is to keep families together and ensure that unpaid carers maintain their well-being.

You’ll be joining us at an exciting time of growth and development, as we expand our fundraising activities to reach more carers than ever before. We’re a small, friendly team where everyone plays a key role, so we’re looking for someone who is proactive, hardworking, and ready to roll up their sleeves to make a real difference.

Main Purpose of the Role

To build lasting relationships with Surrey’s community groups and corporate organisations, delivering income growth in line with Crossroads Care Surrey’s fundraising strategy.

The Community and Corporate Fundraising Officer will develop and manage a strong pipeline of community and business supporters, combining excellent stewardship with proactive prospecting, networking and creative fundraising approaches.

Key Responsibilities

Corporate Fundraising

• Identify, develop and secure corporate partnerships, including Charity of the Year opportunities, sponsorships, payroll giving, and in-kind support.
• Build relationships with local businesses, engaging them in volunteering and staff fundraising activities.
• Prepare compelling proposals, pitches and presentations to secure new partnerships and strengthen existing ones.
• Recruit and steward local businesses for the Unpaid Carers Hub, our web-based corporate partnerships offer.

Community Fundraising

• Pro-actively grow income from local community groups, schools, clubs and faith organisations across Surrey.
• Act as an ambassador for the charity at local events, deliver talks and presentations, inspiring people to support our work.
• Support and encourage DIY/community fundraisers, providing resources and guidance to maximise income.

Events

• Plan and deliver fundraising events from concept to completion, managing budgets, logistics and marketing timelines to ensure strong ROI.
• Recruit participants for charity-led and third-party events, including running challenges and bespoke campaigns such as I’m a Director, Get Me Out of Here!.

Communications and Stewardship

• Work with the Fundraising and Communications teams to create engaging fundraising materials, content for social media, newsletters, and supporter updates.
• Deliver excellent supporter care, ensuring donations are acknowledged promptly and relationships nurtured for long-term engagement.

Data, Reporting and Administration

• Maintain accurate records on Salesforce, producing reports and data analysis to monitor progress and inform decision-making.
• Track, evaluate and report on activity, identifying learning points to improve future performance.

Other Duties

• Represent and promote Crossroads Care Surrey at networking events, business forums, and in the wider community.
• Contribute to seasonal appeals and cross-team campaigns.
• Achieve agreed income targets and ensure fundraising activity delivers strong ROI.
• Undertake training and development as required, and contribute to team meetings
• Actively support the safeguarding, health and safety, equality and diversity policies of Crossroads Care Surrey.

Person Specification

Essential

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in fundraising within the charity sector
• Proven track record of generating income for corporate partnerships and from community fundraising groups such as Rotary clubs.
• Strong relationship management skills, with experience of building and sustaining partnerships.
• Willingness to work flexibly, including evenings and weekends when required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including pitching and presenting.
• Highly organised, able to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Confident IT user, with proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Commitment to Crossroads Care Surrey’s mission and values.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a car for travel across Surrey.
• Lives in Surrey.

Desirable

• Experience of planning fundraising events
• Familiarity with CRM systems (ideally Salesforce).
• Familiarity with WordPress
• Exposure to digital fundraising methods, including gaming fundraising or streaming platforms such as Twitch/YouTube.

As the Alumni Engagement and Philanthropy Executive for the Business School at Imperial, you’ll play a key role in strengthening lifelong connections with students and alumni, as well as increasing regular giving participation and inspiring philanthropic support for the School’s future.

If you're excited by the idea of working with inspiring people, contributing to meaningful fundraising efforts that tackle global challenges and connecting with alumni who are driving change in their industries: this is the role for you!

What you would be doing

Following the launch of Imperial’s Science for Humanity strategy, we’re preparing to launch a comprehensive fundraising and alumni engagement campaign to bring this to life.

In this role, a key focus will be on increasing regular giving participation, strengthening the fundraising pipeline, and supporting fundraising campaigns. You will also design and deliver engaging programmes for alumni, volunteers and donors, and drive initiatives that strengthen recent graduate engagement, contributing to global ranking success.

Working closely with colleagues across the university, you’ll help shape strategy, improve processes and champion the power of alumni engagement across Imperial.

What we are looking for

We’re looking for a proactive and collaborative individual with a passion for alumni engagement, with working knowledge of how this can create philanthropic support.

You’ll bring:

· Experience in alumni engagement, student engagement or volunteer management, ideally within a university or non-profit setting

· A strong track record in fundraising, including digital campaigns and compelling donor communications

· Strong relationship-building skills with internal and external stakeholders

· Strategic thinking and project management experience, with a methodical and organised approach

· Confidence working with data and CRM systems to track engagement and demonstrate impact

· A team-focused mindset and the ability to work effectively across departments

What we can offer you

This is an exciting time to join Imperial as we prepare to launch a major 10-year fundraising and alumni engagement campaign to deliver Imperial’s Science for Humanity strategy.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a collaborative and purpose-driven team in a role with a diverse portfolio, where your work will directly contribute to increasing alumni and donor engagement, strengthening our community.

· Grow and develop at a world-leading institution, committed to using science and business for the benefit of society

· Benefit from a sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 41 days’ annual leave and generous pension schemes).

· Access to a range of workplace benefits including a flexible working policy from day one, generous family leave packages, on-site leisure facilities and cycle-to-work scheme.

· Interest-free season ticket loan schemes for travel.

· Be part of a diverse, inclusive and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources to support your personal and professional wellbeing.

Further information

This is a full-time, open-ended role, that is hybrid based at South Kensington but with regular travel to the White City Campus.

Closing date: 22 September 2025

Position: Marketing & Product Lead (Maternity Cover)
Hours: Full-time (35 hours a week)
Contract: Up to 12 months fixed term contract (maternity cover)
Location: Office-based from London with flexibility to work remotely
Salary: Starting from £44,339 per annum, plus excellent benefits
Salary Band and Job Family: Band 3, Professional/Technical
You’ll start at the entry point salary of £44,339 per annum, increasing to £47,110 after 6 months service and satisfactory performance and to £49,881 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

In this role, you'll oversee the delivery of our marketing strategy and insight-led approach to product development for our community and events fundraising team. You'll work collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation to reach, engage, and build meaningful long-term relationships with our supporters. You'll champion an insight-driven and engagement-first approach to marketing and product development, with our audiences at its core.

You'll innovate and test new marketing channels, products, and approaches. You'll stay up-to-date with the latest marketing and sector trends and identify opportunities to ensure we can proactively respond to an evolving external environment.

A key part of your role will be to lead our team of supporter-facing Fundraising Executives and ensure they provide consistent and exceptional supporter stewardship to our incredible fundraisers.

Our role is to deliver engaging, high quality and innovative fundraising to our amazing supporters and provide an attractive, inclusive programme of events and activities throughout the year.

Please note this is a fixed term contract for up to 12 months

Closing date for applications: 9:00 on Wednesday 24 September 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

• 38 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.

Role Overview:
The Talent Set is working with a leading charity to recruit a Major Donor Manager on a 12-month fixed-term contract.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced major gifts fundraiser to lead and grow a well-established programme. The successful candidate will take ownership of strategy, personally cultivate and secure high-value gifts, and provide leadership to a small team. The role also offers the chance to work closely with senior stakeholders and play a key part in driving forward long-term philanthropic support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Personally cultivate relationships with high-net-worth individuals to secure gifts of £50k+
• Lead the major donor team to prioritise new business opportunities and manage a robust prospect pipeline
• Design and deliver tailored supporter journeys through an effective moves-management process
• Collaborate with colleagues to create innovative donor engagement products and events
• Leverage existing donor networks to identify and secure new prospects
• Monitor activity and track progress using the fundraising database
• Manage and grow a personal portfolio of active major donors, ensuring multi-year commitments are secured
• Provide oversight and guidance to direct reports on their donor portfolios
• Inspire and influence donors through compelling proposals and presentations
• Deliver accurate and timely reports, impact updates, and stewardship materials
• Line-manage a small team, offering coaching, support, and clear direction
• Foster a culture of collaboration, creativity, and accountability within the team
• Work with senior leaders and Trustees to strengthen donor engagement
• Represent at high-profile meetings and events to build networks
• Support cross-team fundraising campaigns and appeals
• Organise and attend donor visits, including project-related travel where required
• Ensure data is accurately recorded and communications are logged
• Produce monthly activity, financial, and KPI reports for senior stakeholders
• Stay informed of sector trends, regulatory requirements, and developments in philanthropy
• Supervise and support volunteers as required

Person Specification:

• Proven track record of securing significant donations from new major donors
• Strong experience in stewarding and upgrading existing donor relationships
• Demonstrable success in developing innovative donor engagement approaches and pitches
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and inspire at all levels
• Skilled at working alongside senior leaders and Trustees in a leadership-led fundraising model
• Experience in managing and motivating staff, fostering innovation and achieving team objectives
• Strong financial acumen, with experience in budgeting, forecasting, and analysing performance
• Ability to problem-solve and drive improvements in working practices

What’s on Offer:

• A 12-month contract within a fantastic organisation that does amazing work.
• Hybrid working with 2 days per week in the Central London office.
• A salary of up to £47,000 for the successful candidate.

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 72 working hours. Please note you must live and have the right to work in the UK as sponsorship cannot be offered.

Commitment to Diversity:
The Talent Set and our partner organisation 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.

As the leading specialist mental health charity for women who have experienced domestic abuse, Woman’s Trust’s mission is to help survivors to overcome the devastating mental health impact of domestic abuse.

This is a pivotal time to join our dynamic Fundraising team as we work towards our strategy. As our Trusts & Statutory Fundraising Manager, you will manage existing and develop new funder and partner relationships across trusts and foundations and statutory bodies, to ensure we can meet the needs of the increasing number of women we support across London and build on our systems influencing work nationally.

If you are looking to make a real impact on women and children’s lives in your fundraising career, supported by a committed and evidence-led fundraising team then please do get in touch. 

About Woman's Trust

The charity, established almost thirty years ago to meet the gap in specialist mental health services, is led by and for women and aims to ensure that women affected by domestic abuse can live a life free from further harm and abuse. Our approach is trauma-informed and person-centred, empowering survivors on their journey to recovery from the trauma. We supported 833 women and children last year, with a current income target of £1.25m (growing to £1.4m in 2026-2027) and 36 staff. We are committed to a positive, inclusive and equitable environment for our staff, service users and volunteers.

You will be joining the Woman’s Trust Fundraising team as we work towards our strategy 2022-2027, to double our income and the number of women we support each year. Alongside delivering our existing 1-1 counselling, self-development workshops and therapeutic support groups for women who have experienced domestic abuse, we are focused on developing our innovative mental health services for young women and girls, delivering new peer-led support groups and providing therapeutic groups to children and their mothers. We are also committed to developing further awareness-raising workshops and training for professionals, building on our research and policy to improve systems nationally.

About you and how to apply

As a creative and tenacious fundraising manager, aligned to our feminist ethos and our service users', you will have experience in securing six-figure, multiple-year grants, with the proven ability to effectively communicate services, and to develop funder and wider sector relationships aligned to our strategic priorities. You will be able to manage and deliver the whole cycle of income generation, including regular prospecting, grant management and impactful funder reporting. 

If you are looking at the next step in your career into management, whilst making a real impact on women and children’s lives, we want to hear from you!

To apply, please send your CV and a cover letter of no more than 2 pages outlining your experience, skills, and knowledge, relevant to this post.

Closing date for applications: 22 September 2025.

Interviews: w/c 29 September 2025.

This post is open to female applicants only, in line with the Equality Act 100 pursuant to Schedule, 9 Part 1 applies. We particularly welcome applications from women from black and minoritised, and disability communities.

Fundraising Lead

Salary: 47,000 to 57,000 dependent on experience

Location: York, London, or remote ( North of England base preferred)

About The Role:

Are you passionate about unlocking potential? Can you drive high impact funding for STEM Education and build partnerships that transform lives?

We are looking for a results-oriented and dedicated Fundraising Lead, who will be:

• Seeking out new high value funders who share a passion for ensuring young people, wherever they are, have the access, skills, and knowledge in STEM to thrive.
• Building their own new business pipeline, as well as developing and closing 5, 6 and 7 figure partnerships with major companies.
• Responsible for the entire new business process, from seeking out new potential partners via our networks, or through research, to developing compelling proposals and pitches and closing deals.
• A strong networker and relationship builder, driven by targets and results.
• Capable of working closely with the account management team and other internal stakeholders, and adept at keeping accurate records to enable effective handover and forecasting.

About You:

Candidates will demonstrate our values: Sustainable – Innovative – Proactive

STEM Learning is looking for a candidate with high value fundraising experience, particular in corporate fundraising. Some experience of major donor fundraising would be beneficial as we look to build a philanthropy programme.

Our ideal candidate will show:

• Demonstrable experience of winning 5 and 6 figure partnerships with major blue chip companies.
• A strong understanding of current CSR and sustainability trends and issues and how that relates to charity partnerships.
• A mentality that is target driven and will be able to evidence a track record of hitting and achieving fundraising targets.
• Even if you do not have experience working in education or with young people, you are able to demonstrate a passion for the power of STEM and education to impact young peoples’ lives.

About Us:

STEM Learning’s vision is 'improving lives through STEM education’ by empowering young people with the skills and knowledge to thrive through effective teaching and learning. 

We are proud to be the largest UK resource for supporting STEM teaching and learning through the provision of continuous professional development courses, resources, STEM Ambassador volunteers, online communities, and a wealth of other enhancement and enrichment activities. We do this in partnership with a wide range of organisations and individuals.

This role will pay a key part in generating the funds that will continue to deliver our impact led programmes.

Our York office is situated on the beautiful campus of the University of York with easy travel links into and out of the city.

Our Benefits:

• 30 days holidays plus bank holidays
• Access to a fantastic pension scheme
• A comprehensive employee assistance programme.
• Access to a voluntary staff benefits scheme including cycle to work loan scheme; health cash back plans; free eye tests; discounted vouchers and much more
• Excellent learning and professional development opportunities to enhance career development for all staff, at all levels, and all stages of their career.

Next Steps:

To apply please submit your CV and a cover letter explaining what interested you in the role and why you think you are our ideal candidate.

Closing date:

There is no closing date for this appointment; applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis so early applications are recommended. Please note the opening date of this position was 12/09/2025. 

STEM Learning strives to be diverse and inclusive – a place where we can ALL be ourselves. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and communities, and are committed to employing teams with diverse abilities, skills, and experiences. 

We foster a culture where every employee’s voice is respected and valued. 

Barnardo's are seeking an experienced and passionate Challenge Events fundraiser to take up a fixed term contract as our Senior Challenge and Virtual Events Manager.  This is a full time position but we would consider part time candidates too.

You will lead the development and implementation of Barnardo's established Challenge Events programme, with a focus on growing our income and deepening our relationships with our supporters to build lifetime connections.

 Key responsibilities include: 

• Leading the development and delivery of Barnardo's Challenge Events programme to deliver and grow agreed income targets.

• Managing a team of Events Fundraising professionals and overseeing a budget with an income target of £1 million.   

• Collaborating across the Fundraising and Marketing team and across departments to integrate Challenge Events into our communications and supporter journeys.  

• Working closely with colleagues within our Relationship Fundraising team to deliver bespoke opportunities to add value to corporate partnerships.

• Managing relationships with internal teams, external agencies and event partners to deliver high-quality events, acquisition campaigns and supporter experiences.  

• Monitoring trends in the Challenge Events landscape and using data and insights to inform growth plans and innovation.  

• Champion Challenge Events across the charity, building awareness and engagement internally.  

We're looking for someone with: 

• Proven events experience working across a portfolio of third party and bespoke Challenge Events.  

• Strong strategic thinking and planning skills, with a track record of delivering and exceeding targets, and utilising KPIs to measure and improve effectiveness. 

• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build strong internal and external relationships to achieve mutual goals. 

• Experience managing budgets and working with external agencies and suppliers. 

• A collaborative and proactive approach to leadership and team development.  

• Passion for Barnardo's mission and a commitment to delivering exceptional supporter experiences.  

Join us in growing our exciting events programme at Barnardo's and help us change childhoods and change lives. 

Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible.

Pay & Reward Framework

We know that our colleagues go above and beyond in delivering our vital work, driven by their passion and commitment to Barnardo's values.  We also know that we can only realise our ambitions and achieve better outcomes for more children, thanks to the talent, hard work and creativity of our people. 

For all these reasons, we are committed to a new approach to pay and reward, to ensure it is fair, attractive and progressive, which was rolled out in April 2023. This is a positive change for the charity, and a part of our People & Culture Strategy. It will assist us in supporting colleagues to belong, thrive and grow in their colleague journey at Barnardo's and in time will offer clear routes of progression for colleagues in both their career and their pay. 

Whilst the full pay band and salary range is advertised, our approach to starting salaries is to appoint between the minimum to mid-point of the pay band – this ensures that pay steps are available to reward our colleagues annually based on their contribution to excellence and alignment to our values and behaviours.  More details on Barnardo's pay framework can be found upon application. 

Benefits

Workplace Offer: What it means for you

The world of work has changed. We are understanding of what works best for our colleagues both current and future as we look to embrace this new way of working. Our hybrid working initiative is based on trust, flexibility and empowerment. We understand our workplace offer means different things to different people, and we encourage those conversations. This may mean working at one of our stores, services, working at home, at one of our Collaboration Hubs or any combination of these.

• Barnardo's believe in creating equality of opportunity in the workplace and supporting people to manage their work-life balance; we are therefore open to offering flexible working arrangements.
• Annual Leave entitlement for full-time colleagues is 26 days per annum, increasing to 27 days per annum, after 3 years Barnardo's service, 29 days per annum, after 5 years Barnardo's service and 30 days per annum, after 7 years Barnardo's service. Those working less than full time are entitled to the same level of holiday pro rata
• The ability to buy up to another 5 days annual leave via our HolidayPlus scheme
• A host of family friendly leave options including company Maternity Paternity and Adoption pay; together with all family additional leave options
• Service related sick pay from day 1
• Access to a Group Personal Pension with a matched 4% or 6% contribution from Barnardo's. Ability to pay via salary sacrifice to garner both tax and NI savings on your own contribution
• Death in service cover of 4x annual earnings for all staff contributing to our Group Personal Pension
• Cycle2work scheme
• Interest free season ticket loans
• Discounts and cashback from at high street shops including major supermarkets, cinemas, gyms, leisure/theme parks, holidays and much more via our Benefit Portal
• 20% discount at Barnardo's stores
• Opportunity to purchase a health cash plan to claim towards dental, glasses, therapy etc
• Free access to round the clock employee assistance program for advice and support
• Access to Barnardo's Learning and Development offer

*T&C's apply based on contract

About Barnardo's

We are committed to being an inclusive employer and cultivating a culture where everyone can belong and thrive through inclusion and connectivity. We want our workforce to be reflective of the communities we work with, and for equality, diversity and inclusion to be embedded in everything we do. We are a Disability Confident Leader, are progressing our ambition to be an anti-racist organisation with Anti-Racism Commitments and actions in place and have networks for colleagues who are disabled, LGBT+, Black and Minoritised Ethnic and Women. We particularly encourage applications from Black and Minoritised Ethnic and/or disabled candidates who are currently underrepresented in our workforce. For disabled applicants, we offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

Our basis and values