Fundraising and development officer jobs

About Future Frontiers

Household income is still one of the strongest predictors of a young person’s future opportunities and earning potential in the UK. Future Frontiers exists to help level the playing field. We equip under-resourced young people with the knowledge, skills, confidence and connections they need to broaden their horizons and take positive steps towards their futures. 

In partnership with schools and businesses across Greater London, we deliver programmes of personalised careers coaching, skills development and exposure to professional role models for young people from low-income families. This year, we are supporting around 2,500 young people through our programmes. You can find out more about our work and impact in the Annual Impact Report on our website. 

The role

We are seeking a dynamic Director of Income & Engagement to join our senior leadership team. This pivotal role is responsible for developing and implementing robust income generation strategies to diversify and grow our voluntary and traded income streams. 

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in sales and/or fundraising, building strategic partnerships and driving innovation in income generation. As a key leader in our organisation, you will be responsible for a team of c.10 people, and work collaboratively across the charity to enable us to grow sustainably and ensure that we have the support to reach and impact more young people

Key responsibilities

Leadership and Strategy:

• Lead, inspire, and develop a high-performing income generation team of 10 people, including two direct reports (Head of Partnerships and Head of Philanthropy)
• Develop and execute a comprehensive income generation strategy and plans that align with the charity’s mission and goals
• Oversee all income generation and stakeholder engagement activities, maximising the growth potential and visibility of Future Frontiers to deliver impact
• As a member of the Senior Leadership Team and wider leadership team, contribute to discussions and decisions around Future Frontiers’ performance and plans for the future
• Play a key role in the development and delivery of charity-wide initiatives and embedding an inclusive and enabling culture

Partnerships and Business Development:

• Lead the team to identify, establish, and nurture strategic partnerships with businesses, foundations, and other organisations
• Motivate and enable the Partnerships team to develop new business, retain existing partners and meet stretching sales targets
• Develop and grow high value partnerships through attending meetings, sharing impact and exploring wider opportunities for collaboration 

Fundraising and Product Development:

• Equip and empower the team to develop compelling grant applications, fundraising campaigns and events to attract new supporters and further engage existing ones
• Collaborate and innovate across the organisation to develop new products and services that align with the charity’s mission, generate income and support diversification
• Stay abreast of trends, opportunities and challenges in education, employment and the charity sector, enabling Future Frontiers to plan ahead, embrace opportunities and mitigate for emerging risks 
• Marketing and Communications:
• Lead collaborative efforts across Future Frontiers to develop marketing and communications plans and content that align with the charity’s objectives
• Act as an ambassador for Future Frontiers, championing our work and impact with supporters, stakeholders, prospects and the wider public
• Enhance the charity’s reputation through effective brand management, ensuring consistent branding and messaging across all channels

Performance and Accountability

• Prepare and manage the Income & Engagement budget, ensuring effective allocation of resources and working closely with the Finance & Operations team to accurately account for income and expenditure
• Take overall responsibility for achieving income targets and developing sustainable, diversified income streams that support the charity’s long term growth 
• Monitor and report on income performance, providing regular updates to colleagues, the CEO and Board of Trustees
• Oversee the production of the Annual Impact Report and Annual Report & Accounts 
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, regulations and best practice

About you

Knowledge and experience:

• Proven experience in developing and delivering successful income generation strategies (Essential)
• Demonstrated success in growing income through diverse streams, including one or more of fundraising, sales, partnerships, philanthropy and product development (Essential)
• Experience of leading successful sales and/or fundraising teams (Essential)
• Experience in the social mobility, education, or charity sectors (Desirable)
• Knowledge of relevant fundraising regulations and best practices (Desirable)

Skills, competencies and personal qualities:

• Passion for Future Frontiers’ mission and a strong commitment to improving opportunities for under-resourced young people
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate others
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; able to build and maintain relationships, negotiate with and influence  a wide range of stakeholders
• Strategic thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proven commercial and financial acumen
• Commitment to and consistent demonstration of our values - outlined on our website here

What we can offer you

• Annual leave of 27 days plus bank holidays, pro-rated for part time employees and increasing with length of service
• Enhanced leave and pay packages exceeding statutory requirements
• Pension scheme with employer contributions starting at 3%, increasing with length of service 
• Flexible working arrangements, including regular home working, up to two weeks working abroad annually, and flexibility around core hours
• Opportunity to apply for an extended career break (following 3+ years’ service)
• A supportive and inclusive workplace, with dedicated wellbeing initiatives and mental health support through our Wellbeing and Inclusion Group and mental health first aiders
• Employee Assistance Programme including 24/7 GP access
• Annual personal training and development budget of £300
• Cycle-to-work scheme access and season ticket loans
• Access to discounts and savings through Tickets for Good and Charity Worker Discounts

Equity, diversity and inclusion 

Here at Future Frontiers we are dedicated to equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) in everything we do. The principles of EDI underpin our mission and we treat all employees, partners, volunteers and young people as individuals. We are proud to foster an open, inclusive and supportive culture where everyone feels respected, valued and able to thrive.  We champion diversity in all its forms, including disability, culture, race, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion and socio-economic background. We recognise that people face different barriers to opportunity and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone has the chance to succeed. 

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds . If you would like to talk to us about working at Future Frontiers in advance of your application, particularly regarding diversity, we strongly encourage you to contact us via email and we will arrange a call. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and employment where needed. As an organisation dedicated to improving social mobility, we are particularly interested to hear from candidates who have not been to university or who have lived experiences relatable to the young people we support.

How to apply

• To apply, please complete the application form on CharityJob, upload your CV and add a supporting statement. We recommend that you draft your supporting statement in a separate document first, and then copy and paste it into the form. Your supporting statement should be no more than 1,000 words, and should cover:
  • Why you want to work at Future Frontiers. What is it about our charity that excites you? 
  • How you meet the essential knowledge and experience criteria given in the job description

• Deadline: Wednesday 22 July, 5pm
• Initial online interviews will be held during the week commencing 3 August
• Final interviews are expected to be held on at our office in London Bridge on Wednesday 12 or Thursday 13 August

The successful candidate will be required to undergo a full ‘safer recruitment’ checking process, including an enhanced DBS check and reference checks.

Contract Type: Fixed Term 12 months 

Location: Any of our King's Trust locations (Will require travel across the UK to King's Trust centres and delivery spaces and at least three days a week in a centre)

Interviews and Assessment: Monday 10th August 2026

Help turn ambitious plans into real opportunities for young people.

At The King’s Trust, we are working on new ways of supporting young people into employment in a challenging world – and we need someone to help us make this happen across the UK. Someone who can bring people together, cut through complexity, and build the right foundations so great ideas turn into real impact.

As our Delivery Mobilisation Lead, you’ll be that person -  taking new opportunities and ideas and turning them into something teams can actually deliver on the ground. That means shaping how things will work, getting the right people aligned, spotting risks early, and making sure everything is in place so we can deliver meaningful impact from the moment we start delivery. 

This is an exciting opportunity to shape how new employment opportunities are launched, driving consistency, quality and real impact at scale across the UK.  You'll work closely with colleagues across delivery, programme design, fundraising and finance to ensure programmes are delivered effectively, giving young people access to the support, skills and opportunities they need to thrive.

This is a great role for a leader who enjoys building things from the ground up, improving our offer to young people, and seeing their efforts translate into real-world impact at scale.

In this role, you'll:

• Lead the mobilisation of new programmes and opportunities, turning strategy into successful delivery.
• Bring teams, partners and stakeholders together to drive alignment and results.
• Identify and solve challenges, often at pace, to enable us to be successful
• Use insight, feedback and data to continuously improve delivery.
• Build confidence and capability across teams as they adopt new ways of working.

We're looking for someone who:

• Has experience launching programmes or services from planning through to delivery.
• Is an exceptional organiser who can manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Can influence and engage senior stakeholders with confidence.
• Enjoys solving problems and driving continuous improvement.
• Is passionate about creating opportunities for young people.

If you're excited by the challenge of being part of our mission to end youth unemployment, making a lasting difference to young people's lives — we'd love to hear from you.

What happens next?  

Please submit a CV, and Cover Letter that includes your experience, transferrable skills and motivation to work for The King's Trust! The Team will be in touch about the next steps shortly after the closing date. 

Why do we need Delivery Mobilisation Leads? 

Last year, we helped more than 40,000 Young People, with three in four young people on our programmes moving into a positive outcome in work, education or training. The young people we help face a range of challenges, such as unemployment, mental health issues or some who have been in trouble with the law. We believe all young people should have the chance to succeed, and that young people are the key to a positive and prosperous future for all of us. We want to continue having a positive impact on young people’s lives and we couldn’t do this without the important work of Delivery Mobilisation Leads! 

Perks for working at The Trust! 

• Great holiday package! 30 days annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays. Office closure on the days between Christmas and New Year 
• Flexible working! Where operationally possible, our roles require a combination of office days and working from home (please speak to the hiring manager about this particular role)
• You can volunteer for and/or attend events – The King's Trust Awards, Pride, active events etc. 
• In-house learning platform! Develop your skills for your career and your role 
• Benefits platform! Everything from health and financial well-being support to discounts on your favourite restaurants, shops and cinemas. 
• Personal development opportunities through our Networks – KT CAN (Cultural Awareness Network), KT GEN (Gender Equality Network), KT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network), and PULSE (LGBTQIA+ Network). 
• Fantastic Family leave! Receive 13 weeks of full pay and 13 weeks of half pay for maternity and adoption leave. Receive 8 weeks of full pay for paternity leave. 
• Interest-free season ticket loans 
• The Trust will contribute 5% of your salary to the Trust Pension Scheme 
• Generous life assurance cover (4 x annual salary) 

Head of Income Generation and Communications

We are seeking an experienced fundraising and communications leader to drive sustainable growth, develop new income streams and strengthen organisational impact.

Position: Head of Income Generation and Communications
Salary: £30,600 (£51,000 FTE)
Location: Essex (Hybrid Working)
Hours: Part Time, 22.5 hours per week
Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: 17th July 2026

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced fundraising or communications professional who wants to make a genuine difference in a values-led organisation.

Reporting to the Chief Delivery Officer and working closely with colleagues across the organisation, you will lead fundraising, public sector contracting and communications activity. From securing new income streams and developing strategic partnerships to increasing organisational visibility, you will play a key role in ensuring future sustainability and growth.

This is a varied, hands-on role where you will combine strategic leadership with practical delivery, supporting a small and flexible team to maximise impact.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading fundraising, contract tendering and communications functions
• Developing and growing income from grants, corporate partnerships, community fundraising and statutory contracts
• Building strategic partnerships that strengthen services and expand reach
• Overseeing communications and marketing activity to increase awareness and engagement
• Provide leadership and support to a high-performing team.
• Report on performance and ensure income generation remains sustainable.

About You

You will be an experienced leader with a strong understanding of fundraising and relationship management. You may already be working at Head of level or be ready to take the next step in your career.

You will bring:

• Experience across a range of fundraising disciplines, particularly grants, corporate and community fundraising
• Strong relationship-building and influencing skills
• Experience developing partnerships and identifying new opportunities
• Financial awareness and confidence managing budgets and resources
• Previous experience leading and developing teams
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage a range of stakeholders
• A proactive, collaborative and solutions-focused approach

Experience of public sector tendering, commissioning or contract management would be advantageous.

About the Organisation

This values-led organisation supports autistic people and individuals with learning disabilities to live fulfilling lives and be part of inclusive communities.

With a strong focus on innovation, partnership working and improving outcomes, the organisation is committed to building sustainable services that enable people to thrive and achieve their aspirations.

Benefits include flexible working options, pension scheme, training and development opportunities, Employee Assistance Programme, Blue Light Card and free on-site parking.

Although this role is advertised on a part-time basis, increased hours may be considered for the right candidate. Conversations about flexible working and hours are welcomed during the interview process.

Other roles you may have experience of could include: Head of Fundraising, Head of Development, Head of Partnerships, Head of Income Generation, Fundraising Manager, Business Development Manager, Director of Fundraising, Head of Communications, Head of Marketing and Fundraising, Strategic Partnerships Manager.

If you're passionate about creating sustainable growth and helping communities thrive, we'd love to hear from you.

Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client – Not For Profit People.

We are seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented professional to join us as HR & Operations Officer. This role champions Capitals Coalition’s people-focused approach to operations as it plays a key role in supporting core organizational processes across HR, IT, travel, and events.

Responsibilities include support for a range of HR activities – such as administration, staff wellbeing, training and development, and recruitment – alongside coordinating team meetings, IT support, travel arrangements, and events coordination, and occasional fundraising support.

This role suits someone process-driven, independent, and motivated to improve operations for a purpose-driven team of around 30 people. The successful candidate will be comfortable working remotely, confident with IT and problem-solving, and able to work with a high degree of autonomy while strengthening the Coalition’s internal infrastructure. You will join the Operations team, alongside dedicated finance and HR roles, helping the organization run efficiently while supporting our team.

Download the job description and application form for full details.

The final deadline to apply is 19th July 2026. We encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible, as we may close the application process before the stated deadline.

About the role

The engagement directorate is responsible for growing awareness, trust and engagement with Breast Cancer Now - so more people get support and give support. It leads the £47m we raise annually today and our ambition to grow this to £69m by 2029/30, alongside a new £60m Campaign.

At the heart of this is a focus on relationships - using data and insight to create meaningful experiences that inspire people to give their time, money and voice. Within this, the insight & experience function sits in the high value intelligence & experience team, supporting our high value partnerships and campaign ambitions. With a focus on more holistic, supporter-led engagement, this role will help strengthen how we understand, engage and inspire high value supporters.

Working closely with the senior high value insight & experience manager, the high value insight & experience manager will help develop a consistent approach to gathering and using insight, shaping engagement across both everyday activity and campaign delivery. The role will collaborate across teams to ensure supporter-facing activity is aligned, high quality and insight-led.

The high value insight & experience manager will play a hands-on role in delivering cultivation, stewardship and recognition activity - supporting events, experiences, communications and key supporter touchpoints. This includes developing a strong suite of engagement opportunities for high value audiences and helping ensure supporters feel valued, recognised and connected to the impact of their support.

About you

You’re an insight-led and collaborative individual who is motivated by understanding supporters and enhancing their experience. You enjoy being part of a team and working across a range of activities, supporting colleagues to deliver joined-up, high-quality engagement.

You build strong relationships and work confidently across teams to ensure activity is aligned and supporter focused. Organised and proactive, you’re comfortable managing multiple priorities and maintaining a high standard across everything you deliver.

You’re driven to turn insight into action - helping to shape communications, events and experiences that inspire high value supporters, making them feel valued, recognised and connected to the impact of their support.

Job description and benefits

The job description and our attractive benefits are available for you to download.

Primary location of role and hybrid working

This role is primarily based in our London office. Our hybrid working model allows you to work up to 3 days per week at home.

The salary range is:

£40,000 to £44,000 per annum London based  

When applying

We hope you choose to apply for this role. To support your application, you’ll be asked to submit your anonymised CV and a supporting statement. Please refer to the essential criteria on the person specification and clearly provide as much information as you can with examples, to demonstrate how and where you meet the criteria. If you’ve any immediate questions please contact the Breast Cancer Now recruitment team

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

We’re committed to promoting equity, valuing diversity and creating an inclusive environment – for everyone who works for us, works with us, supports us and who
we support.

We reserve the right to close this advert early. Therefore, to avoid disappointment please submit your application as soon as possible, if you’re interested in this opportunity.

Closing date Friday 3 July 2026 9am

Interview date  week commencing 13 July 2026

Head of Business Development

We are seeking an experienced business development professional with a proven track record of securing funding, winning contracts and developing strategic partnerships to help drive organisational growth and sustainability.

Position: Head of Business Development
Salary: £46,654 per annum
Location: Exeter with hybrid working arrangements
Hours: 36.25 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: 9 July 2026

Interviews: Week commencing 27th July

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established charity as a member of the Executive Management Team. Working closely with the Chief Executive, you will lead the organisation's business development activities, helping to secure funding, diversify income streams and strengthen strategic partnerships.

You will be responsible for developing and implementing the Business Development Strategy, maintaining a strong pipeline of opportunities and leading on the preparation of high-quality funding applications, grant bids and tender submissions.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the development and implementation of the Business Development Strategy
• Identifying and pursuing funding, grant and contract opportunities
• Writing and submitting high-quality bids, tenders and funding applications
• Building and maintaining strategic partnerships and collaborative opportunities
• Supporting organisational sustainability through income generation and diversification
• Horizon scanning to identify emerging funding and development opportunities
• Leading and contributing to organisational planning and strategic development
• Representing the organisation with funders, commissioners and stakeholders
• Providing leadership as part of the Executive Management Team

About You

You will be an experienced business development, fundraising or income generation professional with a successful track record of securing funding and developing strategic opportunities.

You will have:

• Significant experience securing grant funding and winning new contracts
• Experience developing successful funding bids, including large-scale applications
• Strong partnership development and stakeholder engagement skills
• Experience of public sector procurement and commissioning processes
• Excellent written communication and bid-writing abilities
• Strong analytical, planning and organisational skills
• Experience of managing projects, budgets and staff
• The ability to influence, negotiate and build effective working relationships
• A proactive and collaborative approach with the ability to work strategically and operationally

About the Organisation

This charity works alongside communities in Devon to help create thriving, sustainable and inclusive places to live and work. Through community development, advice, support and partnership working, the organisation helps communities identify solutions to local challenges and improve outcomes for people across the region.

The organisation offers a supportive working environment, flexible working arrangements and the opportunity to make a meaningful difference through your work.

Other roles you may have experience of could include: Head of Fundraising, Business Development Manager, Income Generation Manager, Funding Manager, Strategic Partnerships Manager, Bid Manager, Director of Development, Partnerships Lead, Commercial Development Manager, Fundraising and Development Manager.

Please note this role is being advertised by the recruitment agency acting on behalf of the client, NFP People. #INDNFP

Are you an organised, proactive Communications and Events Specialist who wants to use your skills to support a mission-driven organisation working to end violence against women and girls?

FORWARD is a leading African women-led organisation working to end violence against women and girls, including FGM, child marriage, domestic abuse, and faith-based abuse.

As the Communications and Events Officer, you will be working alongside the Executive Director & the Fundraising Manager. You will be self-motivated, proactive and passionate about increasing our influencing capacity to promote dignity, equality and wellbeing, while supporting FORWARD to live our approach to fundraising through trusts and foundations. You will identify new opportunities, write compelling proposals and drive ongoing engagement to increase our income. 

About the Role
The Communications and Events Officer will be responsible for communication working closely with the Executive Director & the Fundraising Manager to advance FORWARD’s mission by using communications as a tool for social change. This role will deliver FORWARD’s communication and events, working with colleagues to shape narratives to challenge harmful norms, and amplify the leadership and voices of African women and girls.

You will work across the organisation to develop powerful, ethical and impactful stories to help influence policy, engage donors and the public and mobilise supporters. You will be required to translate complex and sensitive issues into communications that are accessible, culturally competent and rooted in a survivor-centred approach. You will ensure FORWARD’s traditional and digital presence is maximised. The role will support campaigns and fundraising to build a sustainable base and help contribute to long-term systemic change.

We are looking for someone who:

· Is experienced in a communications role

· Is highly organised and able to manage multiple priorities

· Has excellent communication and writing skills

· Has strong understanding of communications as a tool for social change, movement building and advocacy

· Has experience managing social media channels and growing engagement across platforms

· Has experience supporting or coordinating events (online and in person), including logistics, promotion and post event reporting

· Is able to work independently and take initiative

· Shares our commitment to gender justice and the rights of African women and girls

Experience in the charity, voluntary, or social justice sector and experience using content management systems (CMS), email marketing tools, and analytics platforms with knowledge of UK policy and public discourse relating to VAWG, migration, racial justice or women’s rights would be an advantage.

Why work at FORWARD?
We are a values-driven organisation committed to equality, dignity, and wellbeing. We encourage creativity, collaboration, and continuous learning, and we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We offer flexible working, generous annual leave, a pension scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, and opportunities for training and professional development.

How to apply

Please submit your CV and a separate supporting statement specific to this position by the application deadline below.

In your cover letter, please don’t repeat the information covered in your CV, but do include how you meet the job specifications and why you feel you’re the best person for this role. Your covering letter should include:

•  Why you would like to work for FORWARD?
•  Why this particular role interests you?

Please use the Job Description and Person Specification information in the application pack to detail your suitability. If you would like to submit your application in a different format, please get in touch and we can discuss how best to facilitate your request. CVs submitted on their own, without a supporting statement, will not be considered.

If this opportunity sounds exciting to you but your experience, skills or qualifications don’t match every requirement exactly, we would still encourage you to apply - you may just be the perfect fit.

FORWARD is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment. Applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership and pregnancy and maternity. In order to help ensure that our policy is working well please complete an Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form and submit with your application.

If you would like to discuss any aspect of the role or the application process please get in touch and we would be delighted to discuss any queries you may have.

Application deadline:  9th July 2026

Interviews: Week commencing 27th July 2026

This is a new capacity-building role, created in response to the scale of the Trust’s future repair programme and the need to diversify and grow income streams.
We are looking for an experienced and proactive fundraiser who can work strategically and independently within a small team environment. Using the Trust’s existing network of contacts and grant target list as starting points, the post holder will develop and manage a pipeline of grant applications, cultivate relationships with trusts and foundations, build corporate and philanthropic partnerships, and help position the Trust for larger strategic funding opportunities.
The role requires a self-motivated individual who can balance long-term relationship building with the discipline of meeting application deadlines and income targets. The successful candidate will work closely with the Executive Director and Trustees, embedding fundraising as a core organisational function.

Please view the full job description and find details of how to apply at: Current Vacancies | Norwich Historic Churches Trust
This post is offered on a 12-month fixed-term basis (either 1FTE or 0.8 FTE), with the intention that, subject to performance and income secured, the role will be reviewed with a view to permanency.

As one of the UK's leading charities providing essential specialist equipment to children with disabilities, Newlife is dedicated to making life better - for the families we serve, and for the people who help us to make that happen.

Through grants and emergency equipment loans, we ensure children get the vital equipment they need, when they need it, while our free nurse helpline offers crucial support and information. Our campaigns help to give children with disabilities and their families a voice, advocating for change to benefit the families we serve.

What You'll Be Doing

Trusts and Foundations Fundraising:

• Research and identify prospective trusts, foundations and grant-making organisations
• Develop and submit compelling funding applications and supporting documentation
• Maintain a robust pipeline of funding opportunities up to 6 figures, supporting on 7 figure opportunities
• Work with internal teams to gather information, budgets and impact data for applications
• Achieve agreed income targets and key performance indicators
• Monitor application deadlines and funding renewal opportunities

Relationship Management:

• Build and maintain positive relationships with trust and foundation funders
• Prepare funding reports and stewardship communications for existing funders
• Support funder visits, meetings and engagement opportunities
• Maintain accurate records within CRM systems

What We're Looking For

Essential Experience:

• Experience of researching and applying to charitable trusts, foundations or grant-making organisations
• Experience of writing compelling funding applications, reports or proposals
• Experience of applying to statutory sources
• Experience of managing multiple projects, deadlines and competing priorities
• Experience of CRM systems - Raisers Edge and Beacon
• Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to fundraising

Essential Skills:

• Excellent written communication and proposal writing skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to interpret and present complex information clearly and persuasively
• Strong research and analytical skills
• Self-motivated with ability to work independently and as part of a team

Desirable:

• Experience of securing five-figure and six-figure grants
• Experience of working within the charity sector
• Knowledge of trust and foundation fundraising best practice

Working Arrangements

37.5 hours per week. Hybrid working with attendance in Midlands office as required and occasional travel to meetings and events.

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checking may be necessary for this role.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you're passionate about securing funding that transforms children's lives and want to advance your career with a leading charity, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now to join our mission of changing lives every day.

Lord’s Taverners

The Lord’s Taverners exists to positively impact the lives of young people facing the challenges of inequality. Through inclusive and transformative cricket programmes, we empower young people with disabilities and from disadvantaged communities across the UK and beyond.

We are now seeking an organised and proactive Visually Impaired Cricket Development Officer to join our People & Programmes directorate. You will deliver and coordinate Super 1s VI community hubs in targeted areas, ensuring sessions are inclusive and accessible for young people aged 8–25 with a visual impairment, and support the delivery of a year-round programme that promotes positive social outcomes, helping young people build confidence, skills and connections through cricket.

The Role

The Visually Impaired Cricket Development Officer will give more young people with a visual impairment the chance to play cricket regularly by growing and delivering the Super 1s programme in targeted areas, attracting new participants, and supporting coaches to build their skills and confidence.

About You

You will be an organised, proactive and people-focused individual with a passion for disability sport. You’ll bring strong communication skills, confidence, and a positive, can-do approach to working as part of a busy team.

You will bring:

• Effective communication skills, with reliable teamwork and interpersonal skills
• The ability to collaborate and build partnerships
• Strong organisational and planning skills
• The ability to work independently and use initiative
• Willingness and ability to travel as required.
• A proactive, positive approach.

At Lord’s Taverners, sport is a means to an end. We are looking for people who share our belief in sport’s power to change lives, and who are motivated by impact, inclusion and opportunity for young people.

Safeguarding 

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 

This role requires an enhanced DBS check and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. In line with statutory guidance, applicants do not need to disclose youth cautions or any protected convictions or cautions. 

As part of our safer recruitment practices, an online search will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates. 

Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
• Five additional holiday days between Christmas and New Year – Dates vary annually
• Pension contribution of 6%
• Group Income protection (long-term incapacity pay)
• Critical illness Cover
• Group Life assurance (death in service)
• Health Cash Plan
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave pay
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Two volunteering days
• Birthday day off
• Season ticket loan
• Flexible Working
• Wellbeing plan

Application Instructions
As part of your application, please submit:

• Your CV, and
• A written response (maximum 500 words) to the following question:

“Please describe a time when you have developed sporting provision for young people. Briefly outline the challenge, action you took and the impact your work had on outcomes. Please focus on your individual contribution rather than a team activity and use an example from working with disabled or disadvantaged young people where appropriate.”

We will not accept applications that do not complete this task, or applications that upload a cover note in place of the required written response.

Key Dates

Applications open: Wednesday 1st July

Application deadline: 23:59 on Wednesday 15th July

Please note we may close the vacancy early if we receive exceptional applications. Should this occur, all applicants will be notified.

First stage interviews scheduled: Wednesday 22nd July
Second stage interviews scheduled: Wednesday 29th July

Interview Process
First Stage (In Person)

The first stage will take place in person at our HQ and will last 45 minutes in total. The session will include:

• A 30-minute task/activity
• A 15-minute debrief with the hiring managers

Second Stage (Online)

Shortlisted candidates who progress to second stage will be invited to a 60-minute online interview, comprising:

• 45 minutes of competency-based questions
• 15 minutes for further conversation about the role

Interview questions will be shared with shortlisted candidates in advance to support preparation.

Accessibility

We want every candidate to feel comfortable and able to perform at their best. If you require any adjustments or support to take part in the interview process, please let us know and we will be happy to accommodate.

Prospectus is delighted to be supporting our client in the search for a Senior Corporate Partnerships Officer.

The organisation is a national charity tackling financial insecurity and its structural causes. They support people facing financial hardship to access the resources and opportunities they need to thrive, while working to challenge stigma and change the systems that drive financial insecurity.

This is a full-time, permanent role paying a salary of £45,155 per annum. The postholder will be working in a hybrid model from their offices in London.

The Senior Corporate Partnerships Officer will be responsible for managing and developing a portfolio of corporate partnerships, delivering high-quality stewardship and identifying opportunities for growth. You will support the development of commercial opportunities and the new business pipeline for the organisation's digital tools, including sales, licensing and strategic partnership opportunities that embed the tools into partner customer journeys and generate sustainable income.

The organisation are looking for candidates with an understanding of corporate charity partnerships, social impact, and Environmental Social Governance (ESG). You will have a track record of building, managing and growing strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders and the ability to identify opportunities to grow existing partnerships and secure new business.

At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds. Please let us know if we can help you with the application process in any way. We are more than happy to make any reasonable adjustments to enable all interested candidates to apply. If you have any disability and would like assistance with completing an application please contact Ariha Semontee at Prospectus.

If you are interested in applying to this position, please submit your CV and a covering letter in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and will arrange for a call and/or meeting to brief you on the role. You’ll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.

 

Action for Refugees in Lewisham is a thriving, dynamic community charity supporting asylum seekers, refugees and migrants across South East London. This is an exciting new role to the organisation forming a senior management team alongside the Executive Director, Casework Manager and Education and Finance Manager. This key senior position combines line management of central staff, high level fundraising, grants monitoring and compliance, development of enhanced member co-production, oversight of operational systems and management of pilot projects emerging from AFRIL’s 2027-30 strategy.

Job Purpose:

• To manage and coordinate the operations of the organisation, overseeing high level day to day operations including IT and systems, GDPR, Health and Safety, volunteer management, operational policies and procedures.

• To provide leadership and line management to the Monitoring and Operations Officer, Experts by Experience Coordinator and Community Activities Coordinator. With possible additional line of other project staff as organisational capacity requires.

• Lead the enhancement of processes and systems which support AFRIL’s frontline systems to work effectively and holistically together, providing capacity and support to project managers and leads.

• Lead the development and delivery of AFRIL’s co-production work, supporting the Experts by Experience Coordinator to amplify members' voices at all levels of the organisation.

• Supporting the Director in delivering the organisation's fundraising strategy. Writing a range of funding applications, holding key funder relationships and developing new funding relationships, including the establishment of enhanced individual, community and corporate fundraising relationships.

• Leading on the management and oversight of the grants compliance and reporting cycles, producing monitoring reports for funders with the support of the Operations and Monitoring Officer. Overseeing and developing evaluations and impact measurement systems alongside the Director.

• Assist the Director with the implementation of AFRIL’s strategy, taking a leading role in the delivery of new projects and areas of work to advance the mission and vision of the organisation.

• Supporting the Director with the development and implementation of a communications strategy, enhancing awareness of the organisation's work and impact.

• To represent AFRIL at a range of stakeholder meetings, and develop and manage partnerships to benefit AFRIL’s service users.

• To work collaboratively and dynamically in a small team, following AFRIL policies and reflecting AFRIL’s values.

Play a leading role in shaping the future of Saferworld’s philanthropic partnerships and help drive funding that supports peacebuilding around the world. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced relationship builder to grow a high potential income stream with real global impact.

Saferworld works to prevent violent conflict and build safer lives across Africa, Asia and the Middle East. As our Philanthropy Manager, you’ll join a committed, values‑driven team working in solidarity with people affected by conflict. You’ll lead on a portfolio of established philanthropic partners while also identifying and cultivating new opportunities that align with our mission and principles.

This is a role with genuine scope for creativity and innovation. You will shape cultivation strategies, co‑create funding opportunities with colleagues and partners, and represent Saferworld externally to deepen relationships and secure high‑value, multi‑year support. You will also help position the organisation to engage high net‑worth individuals, foundations and donor‑advised funds as we diversify our income.

Working closely with programme, policy, communications and finance teams, you will ensure our proposals, reports and donor care reflect the quality, impact and integrity of our work. A smaller part of your role will involve overseeing individual giving and gifts in wills, supported by the Funding Officer.

If you are motivated by building meaningful partnerships, influencing change, and contributing to a more peaceful world, this role offers the chance to make a tangible difference while shaping a growing area of work at Saferworld.

Vice Chancellors Office
Development, Alumni and Campaigns Office

Stewardship and Events Officer
Ref: SC5005

Starting salary from £26,707 per annum, dependent on skills and experience, with an annual increment up to £30,378 per annum.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Stewardship and Events officer to join the Development, Alumni and Campaigns Office.

This role sits at the heart of our donor experience, supporting meaningful stewardship of our supporters and the delivery of engaging stewardship events. As we work towards delivering our £150m Dare to Do Different Campaign we want to ensure those supporting UEA receive an excellent donor experience. Working closely with colleagues and donors, you will help ensure every interaction is thoughtful, well‑organised and makes people feel genuinely valued.

You will play a key role in nurturing a positive and engaging donor journey. You will support the careful recording and management of donation and grant information, helping us steward supporters thoughtfully and keep records up to date so donors feel informed, appreciated and connected to our work.

Working collaboratively across the organisation, you will help ensure supporters receive timely, relevant and clear information about the impact of their support, while providing accurate data to colleagues to support fundraising activity. You will help plan, organise and deliver high‑quality stewardship events, creating welcoming, well‑run occasions that celebrate our supporters and strengthen long‑term relationships. 

This full-time post is available on an indefinite basis.

UEA offers a variety of flexible working options and although this role is advertised on a full-time basis, we encourage applications from individuals who would prefer a flexible working pattern including annualised hours, compressed working hours, part time, job share, term-time only and/or hybrid working. Details of preferred hours should be stated in the personal statement and will be discussed further at interview.

Further information on our great benefits package, including 34 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays and additional University Customary days can be found on our benefits page.

Closing date: 20 July 2026

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