Fundraising and database officer jobs

Endometriosis impacts the physical and mental health of 10% of women and those assigned female at birth, from puberty to menopause - although the impact may be felt for life. Yet it’s a disease most people have never heard of, do not understand and currently has no cure. It takes on average, almost nine years to receive a diagnosis in the UK, leaving many living in pain and without answers.

As the UK’s leading charity for all those affected by endometriosis, we’re determined to change this and ensure that everyone gets prompt diagnosis and the best treatment and support. We have big ambitions in new our strategy, focused on driving down diagnosis times, supporting those with endometriosis to live well, campaigning for improved treatments and access to services, raising awareness, and leveraging more money into research, all made possible thanks to the incredible efforts and generosity of our supporters. We are a growing charity, and our income has increased by 200% over the last 5 years enabling us to launch new services such as a Specialist Nurse Helpline and an online Symptom Checker tool. Last year, almost 70% of our income was from public donations and fundraising, which is incredible. Our goal is to make every supporter feel valued while growing diverse and sustainable income streams. It’s a big challenge for a small team, and that’s where you come in!

Endometriosis UK is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Public Fundraising Manager to join our busy fundraising team and support our continued growth. You will line manage the Fundraising Administrator and the Stewardship and Supporter Care Officer, playing a key role in leading a friendly, ambitious team and delivering exciting plans to grow vital income.
With a strong focus on public fundraising, you will be confident managing projects across community fundraising, individual giving and legacies. You will be an experienced CRM user, up to date with fundraising regulations, and ideally bring at least two years’ experience in a fundraising management role, including line management. Thriving in a fast-paced environment, you will be motivated by results and have a proven track record of meeting income targets, underpinned by a strong commitment to excellent supporter care and stewardship.

This is an exciting opportunity to help drive Endometriosis UK’s work forward and boost our impact- for the benefit of everyone affected by endometriosis.

Closing date for applications: 9am on Monday 19th January.

Interview dates: Thursday 29th January and Friday 30th January at our office in London Bridge.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic marketing specialist to join our ambitious team of experienced fundraisers as World Horse Welfare approaches its centenary anniversary. You will be part of the Individual Giving team who is responsible for driving sustainable growth through donor engagement, stewardship and acquisition.

The role is based in Norfolk and is currently a hybrid split of 2 days in our head office in Snetterton and 3 days at home. You may be required to attend events around the UK, so the ability to travel occasionally is necessary.

Key responsibilities:

• Assist the Head of Individual Giving with the delivery of the annual fundraising and marketing strategy, focusing on regular giving products and the online shop.
• Plan and implement fundraising campaigns, ensuring alignment with KPIs and budgets.
• Create compelling marketing content and manage approvals across teams.
• Monitor donor recruitment and retention, producing reports for leadership and Trustees.
• Optimise the online shop and collaborate with corporate partners on new product lines.
• Work with Supporter Services and Finance to manage stock and analyse donor journeys.
• Coordinate fundraising activities at events and gather digital content for storytelling.
• Work collaboratively across teams to promote fundraising initiatives and drive income growth.

About you:
You’ll bring experience in marketing, ideally within charity fundraising, with a proven ability to grow income and deliver successful campaigns across multiple channels. You are skilled at crafting persuasive copy, using data to drive decisions and confident in managing projects, analysing trends, and leveraging social media for fundraising. Highly organised and solutions-focused, you thrive in a busy environment, collaborate effectively, and communicate clearly. Creativity, attention to detail, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and donor databases are essential in this role. A passion for our mission is key and knowledge of equines would be desirable.

What we offer:

• Generous pension scheme and cash health plan.
• Paid employee sickness absence scheme and compassionate leave.
• Death in service benefit of 4x annual salary.
• Minimum of 31 days holiday pro rata (including bank holidays and a Christmas shutdown)

World Horse Welfare takes great pride in being realistic, compassionate and forward-thinking and the successful applicant for any of our vacancies will be expected to share these values.

World Horse Welfare is committed to championing equality and diversity in all aspects of employment and in the services that it provides. We encourage applications for all of our vacancies from under-represented groups, particularly ethnically diverse communities, LGBTQ+, and people with disabilities. 

Our Fundraising Assistant will provide key administrative support to the Fundraising Team. Being based primarily at our Shrewsbury office, this person will be a key point of contact for our supporters in the office, and will assist with managing online fundraising platforms, email and phone communications and ensuring fundraising materials are ready and waiting to go out into the community.

This person will also work closely with our Operations Team, ensuring that they have the information they need to process donations accurately, and that our valued supporters are thanked in a timely manner. They will form part of a rota with Operations colleagues to ensure all Reception desks are staffed as required.

They will be friendly, able to communicate well with people across the community, including those living with cancer or who are bereaved. They will also be collaborative, detail-focussed and willing to work with others to solve problems.

We are looking for someone to work 22.5 hours per week; this can be worked in a flexible pattern as agreed, within office hours and across at least three working days. This role can be worked within school hours across five days if required. This role will be based primarily at our office at the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital but will need to work at our other sites within Shropshire, Telford and Mid Wales on occasion.

Location: Barnstaple - Little Bridge House
Job Type: Full time, 30 or 37 hours per week
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £25,017 - £27,700 per annum, FTE.
 
The Role
 
As a Fundraising and Product Sales Administrator, you’ll play a vital role in supporting our fundraising team and helping us achieve our targets. Reporting to the Senior Fundraising Administrator, you’ll provide high-quality administrative support, deliver excellent donor care, and assist with the coordination of events and fundraising activities across the region.
 
What You Will Be Doing
 
• Providing prompt and accurate administrative support to the fundraising team
• Setting up and maintaining supporter records on Salesforce and processing event registrations
• Coordinating monthly visit days and supporting the smooth running of events
• Preparing and sending fundraising packs, posters, tickets, and other materials
• Updating CHSW and external websites with supporter events
• Responding to supporter enquiries and delivering excellent donor care
• Assisting with proactive donor engagement, including chasing pledges and converting enquiries
• Ensuring compliance with fundraising legislation and CHSW policies
 
The Successful Candidate
 
We’re looking for someone who is:
 
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail
• Experienced in administration within a busy environment
• Confident using Microsoft Office and databases (Salesforce experience is a bonus)
• A great communicator with excellent customer service skills
• Flexible and proactive, able to adapt to changing priorities
• Passionate about the work of CHSW and committed to our values
• Essential requirements include GCSEs (or equivalent experience), strong IT skills, and the ability to work collaboratively and independently. A willingness to travel and work occasional evenings/weekends is also required.
 
What we offer
 
We value our staff and offer an excellent working environment with an enthusiastic and committed team, benefits include:
 
• 33 days (plus bank holidays) holiday entitlement, which increases with service
• enhanced sick pay scheme rising up to 6 months full and 6 months half pay
• personal pension scheme with 7% employer contribution
• family friendly policies, with enhanced maternity/adoption pay
• occupational health, wellbeing and counselling services and employee assistance programme
• group life insurance scheme
• training and development opportunities
• environmental and green agenda
• a supportive and inclusive environment
• a chance to make a real difference
 
Closing Date: 30/01/2026
Interview Date: 10/02/2026
 
How to Apply
 
Please apply by clicking on the link before the closing date of Friday 30th January.
Please note: We may close this vacancy early if sufficient suitable applications are received; therefore, we recommend you apply early
 
If you have any questions, please visit our website to find out more, or use our email to contact us and speak to one of our HR team today
 
CHSW Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Statement
 
CHSW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and all employees must apply for an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
 
Charity Registration Number 1003314
 
You may also have experience in the following: Fundraising Administrator, Fundraising Assistant, Charity Administrator, Donor Care Administrator, Fundraising Support Officer
Charity Fundraising Assistant, Events and Fundraising Administrator, Fundraising Coordinator, Supporter Care Administrator, Charity Events Administrator, Income Generation Administrator, Fundraising Operations Administrator, Charity Sales Administrator, Fundraising and Events Assistant
 
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We are looking for enthusiastic, passionate and driven people to join our growing fundraising team.

Our Sunflower Appeal launched in June 2025 and aims to raise £5million by 2029 to open a new cancer centre at the Princess Royal Hospital, Telford. This will double chemotherapy capacity in the region, as well as adding outpatient clinics and diagnostic facilities for the first time in Telford. This is our biggest appeal to date, and we need to make sure that our fundraising team is robust and able to rise to this challenge.

We’re looking for people to support our amazing community of fundraisers and donors in the following areas:

- Corporate- we work with business from around our region, building long-term charity partnerships, engaging them in supporting events, and involving their teams in volunteering opportunities. One of our new team members will help us build on our programme of corporate engagement, looking across the region to identify and engage new supporters, as well as working closely with our existing friends in the business community. This role can be based at either our Shrewsbury or Telford office.

- Community- Community fundraising is at the heart of our charity, and we are constantly amazed by the commitment and creativity of our supporters across the region. We are looking for another member of our team to support community fundraising and make sure our community have a brilliant experience with us. This role will have a specific focus on building our support in Telford & Wrekin and will be based primarily in our Telford office.

Our Fundraisers need to be able to build successful relationships and will be motivated to make a real difference to their local community through their fundraising efforts. They will be confident, engaging and able to communicate our message to a wide range of people. They will be resourceful and able to identify opportunities, getting people involved in a way that suits them, and adds real value to our cause.

We are looking for the equivalent of two full time people to fill these roles. This could be one person working in each area, but we will consider part time and job shares opportunities for the right candidates.

We will be running a single recruitment process to fill all roles, to ensure we get the best mix of skills in the team. To apply, please indicate your preference for either Corporate or Community work in your covering letter or let us know if you are interested in both areas.

Please note that these roles require significant travel to visit our supporters, so a driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential.

The Salvation Army is recruiting a Fundraising Appeals Officer. This critical role will ensure that The Salvation Army maintains and increases its impactful presence as one of the top ten charities in the UK, and as a worldwide Christian Church that puts belief into action.

As Fundraising Appeals Officer, you will:

• Be part of a team responsible for actively engaging members of our Salvation Army churches (corps) and the wider public to ensure sustainable long-term income for The Salvation Army.
• Take the lead on planning and project managing delivery of two church-fundraising appeals, as well as shaping and developing new opportunities for corps to engage their communities in fundraising throughout the year. Working with colleagues and Officers from across The Salvation Army you will help drive forward all aspects of church-based fundraising, ensuring corps have all the support and resources they need to maximise income.
• Be an energetic and enthusiastic fundraiser, with experience of developing and managing community fundraising campaigns & appeals, and a demonstrable understanding of faith-based donor motivations.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Strong project management skills
• A track record in delivery church-based fundraising activities
• A demonstrable understanding of faith-based donor motivations

This is an exciting time to join The Salvation Army. If you are an ambitious experienced community fundraiser looking for your next challenge and would like to play a key role in The Salvation Army’s income growth, this could be the role you’re looking for.

Closing date: 22nd January 2026 at 23.59pm. We will be reviewing applications as they are received and reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is appointed. Early applications are therefore encouraged. 

In order to complete your application please download and read the job profile and any other attachments.

In the job profile you will find the criteria required for the role please make sure that you address this in your supporting statement as this forms the basis of our shortlisting.

Appointment subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK.

For details of how to prove your right to work in the UK please visit the government website and please note that we are unable to offer sponsorship.  

Promoting equality in the workplace and as a disability confident leader scheme employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet all the minimum essential criteria for the vacancy.

Benefits
25 days annual leave + bank holidays (pro rata for part-time) a contributory pension scheme; and an employee assistance programme.

We are seeking a Trusts Fundraising Officer to join our ambitious trusts and foundations team, supporting delivery of the trusts fundraising plan and maximising grant income. The successful candidate will contribute to developing compelling proposals to secure funding, provide excellent stewardship of donors to build long term relationships, and research new trust prospects.

Proven experience of successful trusts fundraising is essential, and the candidate will need to be proactive, naturally well organised, with the ability to craft powerful cases for support. An understanding of fundraising from trusts for medical research causes is desirable.

You will support the Head of Trusts Fundraising in maximising income from charitable trusts and foundations to meet and exceed financial targets; identifying new trusts and increasing the number and value of gifts.

Main tasks and Responsibilities

1. To support the Head of Trusts Fundraising in implementing the three-year strategic plan for Trust Fundraising, and in delivering an effective annual plan and budget that will enable Action Medical Research to maximise income from charitable trusts and foundations.

2. To develop and manage excellent relationships with existing and potential donors, particularly small and medium trusts.

3. To liaise with the Research department to identify appropriate projects to present to potential donors and to manage and report on restricted donations for specific medical research projects

4. To regularly research and monitor new target trusts building a strong pipeline of prospects.

5. To develop and write compelling and persuasive proposals to present to prospects and donors.

6. To ensure that trusts that have made restricted donations are kept appropriately informed of progress against the research work which they are funding and, in the longer term, of the impact that their support has achieved.

7. To manage allocated charity partnerships where co-funding medical research, agreeing trusts which may be individually or jointly approached, raising invoices and reporting at agreed intervals.

8. To ensure continuing dialogue with trusts which have the potential to support our work in the future.

9. To ensure that Raisers Edge and the grant link schedule are kept up to date.

10.  To work with Supporter Care to ensure timely notice of donations to enable the Trusts team to give speedy appreciation of support.

11.  To work with colleagues across the charity, and other external stakeholders, to advocate for trust fundraising, identify opportunities and support colleagues in overlapping fundraising objectives.

12.  Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of Action Medical Research, the principles governing the funding of research and the projects being funded.

13.  Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of the trust marketplace and competitive influences on it.

14.  Keep the Head of Trusts Fundraising fully informed of activities at all times and work closely with the Trusts Fundraising Officer.

Are you a people-focused fundraiser who loves building relationships and bringing ideas to life? Humanimal Trust are looking for a proactive, enthusiastic and highly organised Fundraising Officer to support our fundraising activity and help deliver inspiring campaigns and events that make a real difference. 

About the role: 

Reporting to the Fundraising and Partnerships Manager, you’ll play a key role in supporting fundraising activity across the charity, helping to deliver events, campaigns and supporter communications while ensuring our supporters feel valued, informed and inspired.  

This is a part-time, remote role (20 hours per week), with occasional UK travel for meetings and events. 

As our Fundraising Officer you will: 

• Support a programme of fundraising events, including research, planning, logistics, budgeting and evaluation 
• Assist with the development of new fundraising initiatives and campaigns 
• Deliver first-class supporter care and respond to fundraising enquiries 
• Build and maintain strong relationships with supporters and volunteers 
• Maintain accurate supporter data and generate reports to support fundraising strategy 

You’ll bring 

• Relevant experience and a genuine interest in fundraising and supporter engagement 
• Confidence working with databases and digital platforms, particularly Salesforce 
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills 
• Strong organisational and administrative skills 
• The ability to manage multiple priorities in a remote working environment 

What’s in it for you? 

• A flexible, part-time role (20 hours per week) 
• Remote working, with occasional UK travel 
• Salary of £28,000 FTE (£14,000 pro rata) 
• The opportunity to be part of a passionate, supportive team 
• The chance to make a tangible impact through meaningful fundraising work 

About us

Rainforest Foundation UK (RFUK) is a values-driven organisation working with Indigenous Peoples and local communities to protect the world’s rainforests and uphold their human rights. Since 1989, RFUK has partnered with forest peoples and grassroots organisations to secure land rights, challenge destructive industries, and influence laws and policies that safeguard forests and the people who depend on them.

Our mission is clear: to combine human rights and environmental protection to tackle deforestation. From the Congo Basin to the Amazon, our work has helped communities protect millions of hectares of rainforest. With a growing team of passionate advocates for social and environmental justice, we are committed to scaling up our impact to confront the accelerating climate and biodiversity crises.

 

About the role

As Fundraising Officer, you’ll play a key role in supporting RFUK’s income generation and donor engagement strategies. Working closely with the Senior Fundraising Coordinator, you’ll contribute to a range of activities—from researching trusts and foundations, assisting with grant applications, and managing donor care, to supporting events like the London Marathon and helping implement our digital engagement strategy.

This is a part-time role (21 hours per week), fixed-term for 12 months with the possibility of extension. Based in London with hybrid working options, we offer flexibility, a supportive culture, and the chance to make a lasting difference.

About you

You’re an organised and proactive individual with demonstrable experience in fundraising, ideally within a charity or international development context. You have excellent communication skills, a strong eye for detail, and confidence in using CRM systems and digital tools to manage donor relationships. You thrive on collaboration, can juggle multiple tasks, and are committed to RFUK’s values of environmental and social justice.

If you’re passionate about protecting rainforests and supporting Indigenous communities, we’d love to hear from you.

Job description and benefits

Please download the full job description. We offer 30 days annual leave (pro rata), 4% pension contributions, Employee Assistance Programme, learning and development allowance, and four weeks of work-from-anywhere flexibility.

Location

Hybrid role based in our Bethnal Green office. The postholder would usually be required to work in the office a minimum of one day per week during their probation period. This can be reviewed with their Line Manager thereafter.

 

Application Process

To submit your application, kindly complete the online application form by Monday 12th January 2026, by 9AM. Please be aware that the form will be anonymised for review by the panel.

Please note that CVs will not be considered.

Regrettably, due to the large number of applications we usually receive, it is not possible to write to you should you not be shortlisted for an interview. If you have not heard from us within 10 days of the closing date, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion. 

Interviews with shortlisted candidates will be held on 28th January 2026. Please let us know in your application if you are available to attend an online interview.

Contract: Permanent, 35 hours per week 

Salary: £26,660 to £31,000  

Location: Burford OX18 4PF 

Closing date: 21/01/2026 

Interview date: 02/02/2026 

Do you want to turn adrenaline into animal welfare? 

At Blue Cross, we believe every pet deserves a healthy life in a happy home. We are looking for a passionate Challenge Events Officer to help us make that happen—one marathon, muddy obstacle course, and skydive at a time. 

This isn’t just about marketing and logistics; it’s about inspiring ordinary people to do extraordinary things for pets in need. 

More about the role 

As our Challenge Events Officer, you will be the driving force behind our third-party events portfolio. You will be the person who rallies the troops for the iconic London Marathon and recruits everyday heroes to take on challenges that change lives. 

Reporting to the Community and Events Manager, you will be responsible for the full lifecycle of the fundraiser experience - from the moment they see an ad to the moment they cross the finish line. 

What you’ll be doing 

• Championing the portfolio: You will take full ownership of our third-party challenge events, including managing our presence at major events like the London Marathon. 

• Recruiting our heroes: You will develop and execute creative marketing plans to recruit participants using social media, paid advertising, and by engaging with our public-facing centres, hospitals, and shops. 

• The ultimate cheerleader: You will design and deliver a sector-leading "stewardship journey." Your goal is to ensure every fundraiser feels supported, motivated, and maximized in their fundraising efforts. 

• Managing the money: You will deliver and manage income and expenditure budgets, ensuring we stay on track and transparent in our financial reporting. 

• Always Improving: You will review current processes and analyze fundraising activities with a sharp focus on improving Return on Investment (ROI). 

• Staying ahead of the pack: You will research and benchmark our activity against the charity sector to ensure Blue Cross remains competitive and innovative. 

• Innovating: You will help develop, implement, and evaluate new fundraising concepts to keep our offers fresh and exciting. 

• Collaborating: You will work hand-in-hand with internal teams to ensure our marketing, recruitment, and supporter journeys are seamless. 

• Upholding standards: You will ensure all challenge event activities follow best practices and compliance. 

  

About you:  

This role requires a highly organised individual with a passion for fundraising. The ability to manage multiple projects whilst consistently meeting deadlines is essential. 

Experience in developing fundraising reports, managing income and expenditure budgets. Strong communication and a collaborative spirit are key, as is a creative mind for developing fundraising strategies. Flexibility for occasional travel and out of hours work is required. 

Essential qualifications, skills, and experience 

• Proven experience working in challenge event fundraising

• Demonstrable experience in researching, planning, delivering and evaluating a range of challenge event fundraising activities. 

• The ability to develop and deliver marketing plans to recruit third party challenge event participants through a variety of channels. 

• The ability to develop and execute an inspiring stewardship journey to maximise income generation.

• Experience of budget management including income and expenditure. 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with a variety of stakeholders (donors, sponsors, participants, volunteers, team members)

• Ability to lead on and manage a variety of projects with simultaneous priorities 

• A full driving licence is required 

• The ability to demonstrate, apply and understand our key Blue Cross Values

Desirable qualifications, skills, and experience 

• Experience in obtaining corporate sponsorship for challenge events

• Experience working with fundraising databases (D365) and MS office suite to manage donor data, create reports and communicate effectively

• The ability to thrive in independent and collaborative environments 

• A creative and innovative mind for developing marketing, stewardship and development strategies

How to apply  

Click the apply button below and complete the online application process before the closing date on 21/01/2026.  

Ready to hit the ground running? Apply today and help us change lives. 

Blue Cross benefits    

Our people are the most important part of delivering our purpose. If it weren’t for their amazing efforts and commitment, we wouldn’t be able to make the difference that we do today.  In return, we want to provide you with the best working environment we can.

With a wide range of perks aimed at enhancing your life both inside and outside of work, you'll 
thrive in a supportive and rewarding environment. 

Our generous benefits package includes:   

• 38 days per year, increasing to 43 with service (including bank holidays). For part-time roles, holiday entitlement is calculated pro-rata. 

• Pension scheme with enhanced employer contribution  

• Life assurance  

• Unlimited access to an employee assistance programme 

• Programmes for physical and mental wellbeing support 

• Free access to GP via MetLife 

• Recognition scheme 

• Annual volunteer days  

• Claim for professional fees 

• Charity worker discounts across a variety of retailers.  

We want you to feel valued and supported throughout your career with us. For more details on our benefits and to see how we invest in our team, visit the 'Why Work for Us' page on our website. 

To read more about the benefits Blue Cross has to offer, please visit the 'why work for us' page on our website.  

Location: Flexible

Join our small but mighty team and help transform the future for people affected by primary bone cancer.

We’re looking for a motivated and detail-driven Trusts & Foundations Fundraising Officer to support a growing and strategic income stream. You’ll work closely with the Trusts & Foundations Fundraising Manager to research prospects, write compelling applications, manage reporting, and build warm, meaningful relationships with funders who want to make a real impact.

In this role, you’ll contribute to raising around £500,000 a year to fund life-saving research and vital support services for patients and families. You’ll collaborate with colleagues across the charity, turning insight, data, and stories into persuasive cases for support that inspire funders to give.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong writing skills, excellent relationship-building abilities, and a proactive approach. Whether you already have experience in trust fundraising or are looking to develop in this area, we’ll support you every step of the way.

What we offer:

• 30 days holiday + bank holidays

• Flexible working and home-working support

• 6% employer pension

• Private Health Insurance (after probation)

• Generous training and development opportunities

• Supportive, collaborative culture where you can genuinely make an impact

If you’d love to use your skills to support a passionate community and help drive positive change, we’d be delighted to hear from you.

We are looking for a proactive and people-focused Events and Fundraising Coordinator to support the delivery of our fundraising activity, events and supporter engagement programme. 

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys combining relationship-building, organisation and delivery, and who wants to play a hands-on role in creating positive supporter experiences. You will support individual giving, community and challenge fundraising, and a programme of events that recognise and celebrate our supporters and pro bono partners.

At Ambitious about Autism, we're currently looking for a Head of Philanthropy to join our Fundraising team.

You'll lead, oversee and implement ambitious plans, as set out in the new fundraising strategy and enabling us to fully capitalise on the opportunities presented over the next few years, with a focus on the development of a major donor strategy, growing our profile and supporting a high-performing Philanthropy team. Alongside this you will personally manage a portfolio of high value solicitations, resulting in 6- and 7-figure gifts.

You'll evaluate each income stream and develop plans aligned with fundraising strategy, ensuring these translate into deliverable objectives. You'll play a key role in the development of fundraising appeals, including large scale proposals and approaches, as well as developing creative and compelling funding applications to engage new supporters.

We are looking for someone who has:

• Proven experience of planning and implementing successful major donor fundraising programmes
• Proven experience of securing high-value major gifts
• An understanding of trends and developments across the sector and demonstrable knowledge of best practice in major donors, trusts and foundations fundraising
• Experience of financial management of expenditure budgets including setting, accurate forecasting and achieving financial and non-financial targets

In return, we offer great benefits including a generous holiday allowance and commitment to continued professional development (CPD), flexible, hybrid working and more!

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious individual who would like to work for a forward-thinking, open and honest organisation and make a real impact to the young people we work with. Please find our full recruitment pack on the link below.

If you have any questions about the role or would like to have a confidential chat, please contact James Axford, Recruitment Officer.

Ambitious about Autism is committed to fostering equity, diversity, and inclusion at every level of our organisation. We warmly welcome applications from all qualified candidates, valuing the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives they bring. We encourage applications from individuals regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or parental status, disability, or age.

Our recruitment process promotes equal opportunities, and we are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for candidates with disabilities or additional needs throughout the recruitment process. Please contact our Recruitment Team for accommodations. We recognise disability as a physical or mental impairment that significantly and long-term affects a person's ability to perform day-to-day activities, as defined by the UK Equality Act 2010. All applications will be considered solely on merit, aligned with our mission to support autistic children and young people.

Ambitious about Autism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. As part of our Safer Recruitment checks, an online search maybe carried out in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

The Safeguarding responsibilities of the post as per the job description and personal specification.

Whether the post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendment to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2021. This means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected', so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS Filter Guidance.

Fundraising Manager – Corporates and Trusts

£42,000 pro rata

Hybrid (office based in London Bridge)

Full or Part Time – Minimum 3 days a week up to 5 (flexible)

Bringing hope and help to the homeless.

Robes is a small but mighty charity tackling homelessness across Southwark and Lambeth. Working with over 600 volunteers, churches and community partners, we deliver life-changing services to vulnerable people on the streets.

In winter, we run emergency night shelters. Year-round, our Wednesday Club offers hot meals, showers and support. We provide up to six months of floating support to help guests secure sustainable accommodation and find employment or training.

We've generated around £1.9 million from private sector funding over seven years – evidence of genuine impact and donor confidence. Now we're entering an exciting growth phase. In 2027, we celebrate our 20th anniversary, presenting an incredible opportunity to expand our reach and attract new supporters.

Why Join

You'll work with a warm, values-driven team committed to tackling homelessness. Your fundraising directly enables us to provide shelter and hope to vulnerable people. This isn't a bureaucracy – you'll have real influence on strategy and growth. You'll build meaningful relationships with trusts, foundations, corporate partners and major donors, and you'll see the impact – meet someone who came off the streets, found employment, rebuilt their life. That's what you'll enable.

Our 20th anniversary in 2027 creates perfect momentum for campaign fundraising and corporate engagement. The Board is invested in growth. There's a genuine appetite for fundraising excellence and strategic expansion. You're joining at exactly the right moment.

About You

You're an experienced Fundraiser with a track record securing grants and managing relationships with trusts, foundations and major donors. You're strategic and thorough – you understand relationship-building, can write compelling applications, and articulate impact clearly.

The ideal candidate will have:

• A proven success in corporate and charitable trust fundraising, with a strong understanding of funder and donor expectations and a track record of effectively meeting them.
• Experience managing fundraising pipelines and meeting income targets.
• Strong relationship-building and stewardship skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the confidence to engage and build relationships with stakeholders and partners at the highest level.
• A keen eye for detail and ability to analyse complex data and research findings to extrapolate key messages to craft compelling cases for support or to communicate the impact of interventions.
• The ability to present complex information in the most appropriate format tailored to the specific audience.

The Role

You'll lead fundraising strategy across multiple income streams, focusing on trusts, foundations, corporate partnerships and major donors. You'll manage the full fundraising cycle from research and relationship-building through stewardship.

Reporting to the Chief Executive, you’ll execute our new fundraising strategy, support our growth plans, research funding opportunities, write strong grant applications, manage a pipeline of major donor prospects, plan our 20th anniversary campaign, and provide quarterly progress reports.

With three days a week focused on foundation and corporate partnerships work, a full-time role would typically include one day on legacy work and one day on community events.

You bring at least three years' fundraising experience, ideally in a charity setting. You're skilled at grant writing, relationship management and strategic planning. You have excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills. You're proactive, flexible and genuinely motivated by mission.

What We Offer

Competitive salary plus 25 days holiday, pension contributions and flexible working. You'll be part of a warm team with direct access to leadership and real influence over strategy. You'll work for an organisation with proven impact as well as:

• Employee Assistance Programme
• Bi-monthly team reflective practice
• 2 volunteer days annually (pro-rata)
• 25 days annual leave (pro-rata), increasing annually up to 30 days
• An additional day of paid leave for your birthday
• Maximum of an additional day a year paid leave if moving house
• Full salary if on jury service

If you're passionate about tackling homelessness and using your skills to create real change, we'd love to hear from you.

Please the full job description on the application page to learn more about the role and key selection criteria.

Apply now with CV and a Covering Letter addressing the key selection criteria.

Deadlines

Applications close midnight on Monday, 12th of January.

First round interviews will be held on Friday, 16th of January.