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This is a unique opportunity to lead fundraising for a charity at the cusp of substantial growth, with an exceptional track record of recent fundraising success, an engaged base of supporters and significant untapped potential across multiple channels.
Overview
As Director of Fundraising and Development for Plum Village UK, you will provide strategic leadership of the charity’s fundraising at this critical juncture. Building on the successful campaigns that brought our new Being Peace Practice Centre into being, you will lead the development of a sustainable, diversified fundraising operation across donor stewardship, trusts and foundations, regular giving, legacies, and partnerships, to deepen relationships of trust and gratitude with our supporters.
This role is ideal for a fundraising leader, whether from a career fundraising background or another field, who brings strategic capability alongside deep alignment with the Plum Village tradition, where fundraising itself becomes a form of engaged practice in service of mindfulness and community transformation.
Fundraising in the Plum Village tradition is fundamentally relational. It is not a matter of extracting income from a base of supporters, but of deepening the relationships of trust, gratitude and shared purpose with those who make our work possible, in ways that embody the values of the tradition. Done well, fundraising is itself a form of engaged practice. The Director will be expected to lead the function in this spirit.
The role comes with a high level of strategic ownership. An initial fundraising strategy has been developed and shared with trustees, providing a framework of priority channels, governance arrangements and resourcing for the next phase. The new Director will inherit this as a starting frame, and will then be empowered and expected to develop, refine and bring forward a fundraising strategy on their own authority, working closely with the Lead Trustee for Fundraising and presenting proposals to the board as appropriate. The role also carries operational ownership of the fundraising mechanics, including the choice and management of supporting systems, databases and tools.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic leadership of fundraising
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Lead PVUK's fundraising strategy, developing and refining the strategic direction, and presenting proposals to the Board for approval and resourcing.
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Set, monitor, and report on fundraising targets across all income channels, in agreement with the Lead Trustee for Fundraising and the Board.
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Provide regular substantive updates on fundraising at quarterly board meetings, working with the Lead Trustee on the preparation of board-level reporting.
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Bring forward analysis and proposals to support the Board in setting wider strategic priorities, including realistic income potential by channel and the investment required to secure it.
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Identify and manage risk in the fundraising portfolio, including channel concentration, donor over-reliance, and the sustainability of resourcing.
Donor stewardship and relationship development
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Lead the stewardship of PVUK’s existing donors, lenders, and supporters with the depth of care that this base deserves, recognising it as the most precious resource of the fundraising function.
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Cultivate and deepen relationships with major donors, including through personal contact, site visits, and tailored communication of impact.
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Work with the Chair of Trustees, the Centre Director, and other senior figures on key relationships that require their involvement.
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Steward the friendly lender base throughout the lifetime of their loans, maintaining trust and keeping them informed of the charity’s progress.
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Build and maintain a culture of gratitude and recognition that appropriately honours the contributions of all supporters.
Income channel development
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Lead delivery and growth across PVUK’s priority fundraising channels: donor stewardship, trust and foundation fundraising, regular giving, legacies and Gifts in Wills, and partnerships with values-aligned organisations and networks.
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Develop trust and foundation fundraising as a substantial new income stream, including scoping aligned funders, building peer-to-peer introductions, constructing tailored funding propositions, and overseeing high-quality application writing and reporting.
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Design and grow a regular giving programme that converts members, retreatants and supporters into ongoing monthly donors.
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Develop a structured legacy and Gifts in Wills programme that normalises legacy giving across PVUK’s communications and supports those who wish to leave a Gift in their Will.
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Develop partnerships with values-aligned organisations and networks where these support both income generation and the wider reach of PVUK’s work, in close consultation with monastics and trustees.
Operations, systems and budget ownership
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Own the operational mechanics of fundraising for PVUK, including the choice, configuration and ongoing management of databases, donor management systems, online giving platforms, and integration with communications tools.
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Manage the fundraising budget, including a discretionary supplementary budget for consultancy, training, materials creation, contracted support and light administrative resource, deployed at the Director’s judgement to develop the function effectively.
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Maintain accurate, GDPR-compliant supporter records and ensure sound data practices throughout the fundraising operation.
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Provide accurate financial reporting on fundraising performance, working with PVUK’s finance function and external accountants as required.
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Make the case for additional resourcing where evidence of need supports it, including the possible recruitment of a Fundraising Officer in due course.
Communications and storytelling
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Lead the development of compelling fundraising narratives that authentically convey the work of PVUK and the Being Peace Centre to multiple audiences, including major donors, institutional funders, individual supporters and the wider public.
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Work closely with the PVUK Communications team on the integration of fundraising communications with the wider communications strategy.
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Commission and oversee the production of fundraising materials, including written content, graphic design, video and digital assets, drawing on contracted specialists where appropriate.
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Ensure that all fundraising messaging about the Being Peace Practice Centre is agreed with the Centre Director before publication.
Working partnerships across PVUK
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Work in close partnership with the Centre Director on all matters relating to Being Peace, with agreed ways of working on messaging, external representation, and any programming commitments made to funders.
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Work with the Lead Trustee for Fundraising as primary day-to-day point of contact at board level, supporting the Lead Trustee to hold strategic oversight of fundraising on behalf of the Board.
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Work with colleagues across PVUK’s communications, dharma programming, sangha-building and partnership functions, with these working relationships developing naturally in the first months of the role.
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Draw on external advisors and specialists as needed for support and assurance, both in technical fundraising disciplines and in sector-specific knowledge.
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Engage volunteer capacity from within the community where this can valuably supplement the fundraising operation.
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Job Title: Fundraising & Income Generation Manager
Reporting to: Head of Trent Bridge Community Trust
Contract type: Fulltime 35 hours/week
Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 per annum plus bonus
Start date: 1st November 2026
Trent Bridge Community Trust is the charitable arm of Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club. Since 2008, we’ve used the power of cricket to connect communities, improve wellbeing, and create life-changing opportunities across Nottinghamshire.
Following our transition to charitable status, we are entering an exciting phase of growth and ambition. Our new Fundraising Strategy (2027–2030) sets a bold target to diversify income, increase sustainability, and expand our impact—especially for disadvantaged communities.
To help us achieve this, we are now looking for a Fundraising & Income Generation Manager to lead our income growth.
This is a new and pivotal role within the Trust, responsible for delivering an ambitious fundraising strategy to secure over £545,000 across three years, contributing to a wider £800,000 long term income vision.
You will lead on building diverse and sustainable income streams, helping us:
- Expand community and cricket programmes across the county
- Increase participation, especially among underrepresented groups
- Sustain vital health and wellbeing projects
- Strengthen our long-term financial resilience
If you have a proven track record in fundraising and income generation, have experience across multiple streams (grants, corporate, events or individual giving), skilled in developing pipelines and achieving financial targets, this is the challenge you are looking for!
If you are committed to making a difference in communities, are motivated by impact, inclusion and opportunity and excited about the power of sport in transforming lives then we want you on our team!
Why should you join us?
Be part of an organisation with strong community impact and heritage, help shape and lead a new fundraising function from the ground up and play a key role in building long – term sustainability and growth.
ROLE PROFILE
1. RELEVANT GENERAL OBJECTIVES
The Fundraising & Income Generation Manager will lead the delivery of the Trent Bridge Community Trust’s three-year Fundraising Strategy (2027-2030), securing a minimum of £545,000 (within a wider £800,000 long term ambition).
The roles aim is to:
· Build financial sustainability and resilience
· Reduce reliance on restricted and short-term funding
· Increase unrestricted income and diversified revenue streams
· Enable delivery of key programmes that improve health, wellbeing, and community participation through cricket
2. SPECIFIC ROLE RESPONSIBILITY
A. STRATEGIC FUNDRAISING LEADERSHIP
- Lead the implementation and delivery of the fundraising strategy and income action plan.
- Develop and manage a rolling 12–24 month fundraising pipeline.
- Set and monitor annual and quarterly income targets.
- Establish systems, processes and KPI dashboards to track performance.
- Identify new income opportunities aligned to Trust priorities.
B. INCOME GENERATION
Corporate Partnerships & Sponsorship
- Design and deliver tiered corporate partnership packages.
- Identify and secure new business partnerships across Nottinghamshire and the region.
- Develop programme, event and apprenticeship sponsorship opportunities
- Steward and grow existing partners (e.g. Tweezerman, Vertu, Russell Scanlan)
- Work closely with the club’s Commercial team to identify potential corporate/commercial partnerships.
Grants & Trusts
- Develop and manage a structured grant pipeline calendar.
- Write high-quality funding applications to Local Authorities, Charitable Trusts & Foundations, Government and statutory funders.
- Prioritise multi-year and unrestricted funding bids.
- Maintain and grow relationships with existing funders.
Donations & Individual Giving
- Develop a regular giving programme (yearly, multi years, monthly donors)
- Launch and manage digital fundraising campaigns (e.g. JustGiving)
- Grow and segment the supporter/membership database.
- Introduce targeted community appeals linked to community programmes.
- Establish a Patron’s programmes targeting high net worth members.
Fundraising Events
- Lead delivery of flagship events such as Charity Zipwire, Golf Day and Charity Auction.
- Develop and deliver new fundraising events.
- Maximise income through sponsorship and participation growth.
C. PROGRAMME & IMPACT ALIGNMENT
- Work with Managers to ensure all funding aligns to:
- Volunteer growth (diverse and female volunteers)
- Expansion of programmes into North Nottinghamshire
- Apprenticeships and employability pathways
- Health & wellbeing programmes
- Translate programme outcomes into compelling funding cases, social impact stories and social return on investment.
D. FINANCIAL SUSTAINABILITY & PLANNING
- Increase proportion of unrestricted income and multi-year funding agreements.
- Support annual budget planning and income forecasting.
- Monitor income vs expenditure alongside Managers and Trust Board.
- Contribute to achieving £300,000 reserves target.
E. STAKEHOLDER & RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT
- Build strong relationships with Funders and partners, corporate sponsors, Donors and supporters.
- Develop structured stewardship plans.
- Support the production of an impact report, case studies and funder updates.
- Support Trustees in fundraising activity and engagement.
F. PERFORMANCE & REPORTING
- Track and report on KPIs, including income secured vs targets, Application success rates, donor and partner growth.
- Provide quarterly reports to the Trust Board.
- Contribute to the annual review in February.
- Continuously refine approaches based on performance data.
G. SYSTEMS & INFRASTRUCTURE
- Lead the development and implementation of a CRM/fundraising database, Income tracking systems, fundraising processes and policies.
- Maintain a risk register of funding opportunities and contracts.
3. KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
- Minimum of £545,000 secured over three years
- Annual income targets achieved (Breakdown shown in table below)
- Year 1: £154,000
- Year 2: £167,000
- Year 3: £222,000
- Generate an increase in the proportion of unrestricted income
- Growth in corporate partnerships and individual donors
- Strong, active fundraising pipeline (12–24 months ahead)
- Measurable contribution to volunteer growth, programme expansion and new apprenticeship roles through the income generated.
- Improved financial resilience and reduced dependency on NCCC and ECB funding
PERSON SPECIFICATION
ESSENTIAL
• 3-5 years proven track record in fundraising and income generation
• Success in securing funding from multiple streams:
o Grants & trusts
o Corporate partnerships
o Events and individual giving
• Experience managing fundraising pipelines and targets
• Experience of developing and managing strategic partnerships that deliver measurable outcomes
• Exceptional skills in bid writing and grant applications
• Strong understanding of funding landscapes
• Excellent relationship management and networking skills, with the ability to influence and engage a wide range of stakeholders
• Strategic thinking with strong delivery focus
• Strong competency in budgeting, forecasting and reporting
• Ability to analyse data and drive performance
• Knowledge of fundraising compliance and best practice
• Commercial awareness
• Degree or equivalent in business, marketing or communications
• Ability to think strategically
• Passion for community impact and social change
• Passion for community sport and increasing participation, particularly underrepresented groups
• Entrepreneurial and proactive mindset
• Highly organised and results-driven
• Collaborative team player
• Resilient and adaptable in a changing funding environment
• Collaborative mindset with ability to work across teams and organisations
• Ability to travel independently between sites
DESIRABLE
• Experience in charity, sport, or community sector
• Good at building long-lasting relationships with key stakeholders
• Knowledge of non-profit governance and structure
• Introductory Certificate in Fundraising
• Certified Fund-Raising Executive (CFRE)
• Specialized training from the Chartered Institute of Fundraising
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Join the Lake District Calvert Trust and turn great relationships and inspiring events into life-changing impact. Lead and grow income from corporate partnerships and events, creating engaging fundraising opportunities that help more disabled people experience the confidence, independence and achievement that adventure can bring. If you’re a natural relationship-builder, creative fundraiser and collaborative team player who thrives on achieving ambitious income targets, we’d love to hear from you.
The postholder will build strong relationships with a range of external stakeholders, businesses and individual supporters, delivering engaging fundraising opportunities that generate sustainable income and raise awareness of the charity's work.
This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the future of fundraising at one of the UK's leading accessible outdoor adventure charities. Every partnership you develop, every event you deliver and every supporter you inspire will help more disabled people discover confidence, independence and achievement through adventure.
Joining the Lake District Calvert Trust means becoming part of a passionate, supportive team committed to creating life-changing experiences and ensuring that adventure is accessible to everyone.
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Join Brightside and help transform the futures of young people facing barriers by securing the funding and partnerships that make life-changing mentoring possible. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious fundraiser to play a key role in growing our impact across the UK.
Brightside is the UK's leading online mentoring provider, connecting young people with relatable role models so they can make confident and informed decisions about the future. Since 2003, we've supported more than 178,000 young people and facilitated over three million messages between mentoring pairs on our safe and secure online mentoring platform.
We're looking for a talented Fundraising and Partnerships Manager to help deliver our growth ambitions. Working closely with the CEO and Senior Partnerships Manager, you'll play a key role in securing the funding and partnerships that enable Brightside to expand its reach and impact.
What you'll be doing
- Identifying funding opportunities from trusts and foundations
- Writing compelling grant applications, proposals and reports
- Building and managing a strong pipeline of prospective funders
- Supporting stewardship and relationship management with funders and partners
- Contributing to wider partnership and philanthropy activity, including prospect research and proposal development
What we're looking for
- A proven track record of securing grants from trusts and foundations
- Excellent bid-writing and written communication skills
- Experience managing fundraising pipelines and multiple deadlines
- Strong relationship-building and organisational skills
- A passion for creating opportunities for young people and strong alignment with Brightside's mission and values
Why join us?
- Remote working, with opportunities to connect in person
- Flexible working arrangements
- A friendly, ambitious and supportive team culture
- The opportunity to help more young people access the support, networks and confidence they need to succeed
For full details of the role, responsibilities, person specification, benefits and application process, please see the attached job description.
Applications without a cover letter or response to the screening question will not be considered.
Our mission is to help young people make confident and informed decisions about their future

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Our Team: How we enrich everyday life
Cash for Kids is a grant-giving charity helping the children that need it most across the UK. Our mission is to improve the lives of disadvantaged children and young people in our communities who are affected by poverty, illness, neglect or have additional needs. We work with grassroots organisations that aim to make a difference to young lives, directly supporting families who often have nowhere else to go.
Working in collaboration with central partnerships, campaign and communications team to drive projects to benefit all. The small team you will be joining are passionate and driven about the children we want to help throughout the year.
The Difference you will make
As The Corporate Fundraising Executive you will drive new business and income generation by identifying, researching and securing new corporate partnerships, while nurturing a pipeline of wider prospective supporters. This includes major donors, events and other relevant income streams.
Working closely with the National Brands Charity Manager and National Partnerships Manager, you will be leading on developing and converting new funding opportunities, maximising income through proactive prospecting, relationship building and tailored fundraising approaches.
Your role
- Develop, maintain and grow relationships with long term corporate supporters.
- Help partners develop their fundraising plans by providing ideas, support and resources.
- Research new corporate partners and corporate trusts to approach for support.
- Inspire and motivate supporters, providing creativity and resources maximise fundraising.
- Working with the wider team to develop proposals for corporate Charity of the Year partnerships.
- Help to deliver Cash for Kids corporate engagement events.
- Identify any multisite/national opportunities with locally based businesses and work with the National Partnership Manager to expand support.
- Maintaining excellent working relationships with stakeholders and representing our charity, establishing strong relationships and building trust.
The Skills you will bring
- Experience in developing relationships with corporate partners, ideally within a sales or third sector role.
- Experience developing targeted proposals for presentation to prospective corporate partners.
- Strong presenting and communication skills with the ability to negotiate.
- Be proficient in using Microsoft Office, Excel, Outlook & presentation systems.
- Energetic, enthusiastic and confident with a hands-on approach.
Working Pattern/Location
This is fulltime role, Monday – Friday, 9am – 5.30pm with flexible working hours. We also offer a hybrid way of working that supports a balance of working from home and our office in London 2 – 3 days a week. Some flexibility to work evenings/weekends will be needed depending on partner events.
What’s in it for you
- You’ll have 28 days holiday, bank holidays & 2 volunteer days to use.
- Your development matters, so access to our internal training provider – Bauer Academy, is a huge win.
- We have enhanced Maternity/Adoption, Paternity and Shared Parental Leave Pay.
- You’ll have the opportunity for flexible working.
- And much more! Find the full details of our benefits here
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Are you an experienced fundraiser who enjoys building relationships and wants the opportunity to shape a role around your skills and experience?
We’re looking for a Corporate Partnerships Fundraiser to join Enham Trust and help grow our corporate fundraising. You will manage and develop our existing partnerships while also building new relationships and identifying opportunities to bring new supporters on board.
This is a role where you will have the opportunity to take ownership, bring your own ideas and help shape how our corporate fundraising develops.
What you will be doing
You’ll build and maintain relationships with our corporate partners, while also identifying new organisations and opportunities to grow our income. You’ll work closely with businesses to develop fundraising, sponsorship, volunteering and other ways they can support Enham Trust.
You’ll also:
- Manage and develop existing corporate partnerships, while building relationships with new supporters.
- Identify and secure new fundraising and partnership opportunities.
- Develop corporate fundraising programmes and activities that encourage businesses to support Enham Trust.
- Develop effective processes and workflows to support corporate fundraising and supporter engagement.
- Meet with corporate partners, volunteers and other stakeholders
- Coordinate corporate volunteering opportunities and support positive experiences for our partners.
- Work closely with the wider fundraising team and contribute to wider fundraising activity where needed.
There is plenty of scope for the role to develop, so we’re looking for someone who is confident working independently, takes ownership and happy to bring new ideas to the table.
About you
You’ll already have fundraising experience and understand how to build strong relationships with supporters and develop those relationships into fundraising opportunities. Corporate or partnership fundraising experience is important, as you’ll be managing existing relationships while also looking for new opportunities.
You will be responsible for growing income to support Enham Trust’s fundraising targets.
We’re looking for someone who is:
- Confident, organised and able to manage their own workload.
- Comfortable building relationships with businesses and other stakeholders.
- A strong communicator, both face to face and in writing.
- Confident presenting, networking and representing a charity externally.
- Able to spot opportunities and take them forward independently.
- Passionate about fundraising and motivated by making a difference.
Experience of working within the disability sector would be useful but isn’t essential. Fundraising training and support will be available, so we’re looking for someone who has the right fundraising experience and wants to develop their career with us.
You will need to be based within or near Hampshire, as we’re looking for someone who can work from our Enham Trust office around 2 to 3 days a week. You’ll also need to be comfortable travelling to meet corporate partners and attend external meetings, so you’ll need a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes.
About Enham Trust
We are Enham! Together we have been making a difference to the lives of disabled people for over 100 years and we are looking forward to continuing this for the next 100 years! Together we explore opportunities with people so they can live the lives they choose by overcoming limitations and expanding possibilities. Through first class care, personal development, housing options, and employment, we support people to exercise individual choice and control in their lives.
We live by our values, TOGETHER we do amazing, we WOW people every day and we dare to be DIFFERENT!
Join us at Enham Trust and become part of a team that makes a real difference.
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The Otakar Kraus Music Trust is looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Community & Local Business Fundraiser to help us grow support for our work across Richmond and surrounding areas. OKMT uses music therapy and inclusive music projects to improve the lives of over 500 children and adults each year, including people with disabilities, neurological conditions and dementia.
This is an exciting opportunity to shape a new role within a small, friendly charity. You will build relationships with local businesses, schools, clubs and community organisations; develop sponsorship and Charity of the Year opportunities; support fundraising events and individual fundraisers; and help inspire more people across our community to support OKMT. We are looking for a confident, warm and self-motivated relationship-builder with experience of fundraising, business development or a related field and a track record of generating income.
Key Responsibilities
Community Fundraising
- Build relationships with local schools, clubs and organisations to generate event participation and donations.
- Develop with the Director and Fundraising Manager a case for support and accompanying materials to pitch to potential community or local businesses.
- Organise events with community or business partners and support OKMT’s own fundraising events including our triennial Music Marathon, walks and seasonal appeals.
- Recruit, brief and steward individual fundraisers taking on challenges (runs, rides, marathons, swims, etc.) and community supporters running their own events on OKMT's behalf.
- Assist the Fundraising Manager in growing individual giving initiatives as necessary.
- Support the OKMT team to pitch for Richmond May Ball and other major appeals and lead the process if selected.
- Manage supporter journeys including thank-you communications and impact updates in conjunction with the team.
Local Business Fundraising
- Identify and approach local businesses across Richmond, Twickenham, Teddington, Hampton, Barnes and surrounding areas with tailored propositions for Charity of the Year, sponsorship endorsement and ongoing support.
- Account-manage business supporters through relationship building, regular updates, site visits, networking events and clear reporting on impact.
- Represent OKMT at local business networking events, Chamber of Commerce gatherings and Richmond Business Awards activity to raise the charity's profile.
- Explore opportunities for volunteering and develop a value exchange.
Shared / Cross-Cutting Responsibilities
- Quarterly income and activity targets will be agreed with the Director within the first four weeks, reviewed formally at 3, 6, 9 and 12 months, with results reported to the Board.
- Maintain accurate records of supporters, prospects and income, and ensure compliance with GDPR and Fundraising Regulator standards.
- Collaborate with the team to capture stories, case studies and consented imagery that bring our impact to life for donors.
- Contribute to OKMT’s social media, e-newsletter and website content where it supports fundraising.
For more infromation, please see the attached job decsription
Online interviews will be on the 30th Sept and 1st and 2nd Oct, and the in-person ones the week of the 12th October.
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Job Title: Mass Participation Event Manager
Location: Hybrid, minimum 1 day per week in our London Bridge office
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full-time role based on a 32-hour working week across four days
Reporting to: Head of Fundraising (Community & Events)
Salary: £35,000 – £37,000 per annum
About Spinal Research
Every two hours, someone in the UK becomes paralysed. Globally, more than 15 million people live with paralysis. At Spinal Research, our vision is a world where paralysis can be cured. We fund groundbreaking research to deliver life-changing treatments for people with spinal cord injuries. By backing the brightest minds and fostering innovation, we are driving progress towards what could be the medical breakthrough of the 21st century: curing paralysis. We will not stop until that future is achieved.
The Role
This is an exciting opportunity to join our Events team in a newly created management role, building on four years of significant growth and success across our mass participation programme.
As Mass Participation Event Manager, you will play a key role in shaping the future direction of the programme while driving continued growth in income, participation and supporter engagement. You will have responsibility for the development, performance and delivery of the mass participation portfolio, working closely with the Head of Fundraising (Community & Events) to grow income, participation and engagement.
Alongside this overall responsibility, you will have direct ownership of your own area of the portfolio, including the Great North Run, Berlin Marathon, Chicago Marathon, Cape Town Marathon and our wider challenges programme. You will manage these events from recruitment and participant onboarding through to fundraising, event-day delivery and post-event stewardship, while supporting the Head of Fundraising (C&E) with our flagship London Marathon.
You will also line manage the Events Junior Officer, who will have direct responsibility for their own allocated events. You will provide leadership, direction and support to ensure their events are delivered successfully and contribute to the wider mass participation goals.
This is a senior, hands-on role. You will be expected to lead the development of the overall programme while remaining directly involved in the day-to-day delivery of your own events. This includes recruiting and stewarding participants, developing campaigns, managing budgets and suppliers, speaking directly with supporters and being hands-on at events.
Key Responsibilities
· Strategy & Growth: Grow the mass participation portfolio, increasing income, participation and engagement through insight-led planning.
· Supporter Recruitment & Stewardship: Lead recruitment campaigns and deliver excellent supporter journeys from sign-up to post-event stewardship.
· Event & Portfolio Management: Manage allocated events end to end, including budgets, logistics, suppliers, event-day delivery and major event support.
· Team Management: Line manage the Events Junior Officer, providing direction, support and oversight across their events.
· Systems, Insights & Reporting: Use CRM and performance data to monitor KPIs, report on progress and inform future activity.
· Collaboration: Work across the Community & Events team and wider organisation to deliver a strong, aligned mass participation programme.
About you
· Proven experience growing mass participation fundraising, with a track record of increasing income, participation and supporter engagement.
· A track record of increasing income, participation and supporter engagement.
· Experience leading recruitment campaigns and managing supporter journeys.
· Confident managing event budgets, suppliers, CRM systems and performance data.
· A strong communicator who builds great relationships with supporters, colleagues and partners.
· Highly organised, proactive and able to manage multiple priorities.
· Experience leading, supporting or developing others.
· Comfortable balancing strategic thinking with hands-on delivery.
Why Join Us?
- Full-time role based on a 32-hour working week across four days, with Fridays as a non-working day.
- 8% pension contribution.
- Flexible, hybrid working environment split between home and our London Bridge office.
- Opportunity to play a key role in a growing fundraising programme.
- Join a supportive, values-driven team built around commitment, integrity, collaboration and innovation.
Occasional evening or weekend working may be required to meet organisational needs, with time off in lieu provided.
Ready to help us deliver life-changing impact?
Apply now to join Spinal Research and play a key role in our mission to cure paralysis.
Spinal Research is a Disability Confident Committed employer and welcomes applications from all candidates. We are committed to making our recruitment process inclusive and accessible and will provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process where required.
Please submit a CV and a supporting statement outlining why you would like to work for Spinal Research and why you would be a strong fit for the role.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received and early applications are encouraged.
Unfortunately, due to the volume of applications, we are unable to provide feedback to unsuccessful applicants. If you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion.
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About us
Greyhound Rescue Wales (GRW) is Wales’ leading charity dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming greyhounds and lurchers. Founded in 1993, we have spent more than three decades championing the welfare of sighthounds and working towards our vision: a Wales without greyhound racing, where every greyhound and lurcher has a home and receives the best possible care.
In April 2026, after 25 years of determined campaigning to improve welfare and regulation within the racing industry, legislation to ban greyhound racing in Wales was finally passed. This landmark achievement marks the beginning of a new chapter for GRW as we expand our reach and capacity across the UK to ensure every greyhound leaving the racing industry has a rescue space, medical support and rehabilitation on the journey towards their forever home.
To help us grow sustainably and strengthen our long‑term impact, we are now seeking to develop our fundraising team with the creation of a Head of Fundraising role. You will lead and work closely with the Trusts & Foundations Officer, Sponsorship & Individual Giving Officer and Community & Events Fundraiser to deliver an annual income target of £400K+.
Role
The Head of Fundraising is a senior leadership role with overall accountability for the strategic development, operational effectiveness and performance of all fundraising activity at Greyhound Rescue Wales (GRW).
The role will drive, lead and grow our fundraising strategy and has responsibility for developing diverse, sustainable income streams and building strong relationships with supporters, partners, and funders.
The role holds end‑to‑end accountability for income delivery across trusts and foundations, community and event fundraising, and sponsorship and individual giving.
The Head of Fundraising provides clear leadership to the fundraising team and has line management responsibility for:
- Trusts and Foundations Officer
- Community and Events Fundraising Officer
- Sponsorship & Individual Giving Officer
Please see attached the full job description and person specification
We work for a Wales without greyhound racing, where every greyhound and lurcher has a home and receives the best possible care.
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Want to use your fundraising experience to create real, visible change for thousands of Sri Lankan street dogs? Join a small, ambitious charity where your ideas, relationships and fundraising expertise can have a direct impact.
WECare Worldwide is looking for an experienced and hands-on Head of Fundraising to join us for a 12-month maternity cover and take ownership of our fundraising strategy and income generation.
We are a UK- and Sri Lanka-registered animal welfare charity providing international-standard veterinary care to street dogs in Sri Lanka. We are a small and collaborative organisation, so this is a role for someone who enjoys combining strategic fundraising leadership with hands-on delivery. You will work closely with the CEO and colleagues across WECare to help shape how we grow our income, while remaining actively involved in the day-to-day fundraising work needed to deliver results.
A major focus will be our individual giving and digital fundraising, including online donations, regular giving and fundraising appeals. This is currently one of our most important sources of income, and we’re looking for someone who can help us strengthen supporter engagement, improve donor journeys and identify opportunities to grow sustainable income.
You’ll also play a key role in developing our grants and trusts & foundations income, from identifying opportunities and building compelling applications through to reporting and stewardship. Alongside this, you’ll nurture and develop major donor relationships and explore the right corporate partnership opportunities for WECare.
This is very much a role for someone who enjoys both thinking strategically and getting things done. You might be developing the fundraising plan one day, working on a significant grant application the next, reviewing digital fundraising performance, shaping an appeal or speaking directly with a donor or potential partner.
You’ll work with colleagues across the organisation to turn the incredible work happening on the ground in Sri Lanka into compelling stories, funding propositions and campaigns that inspire people to support WECare.
We’d love to hear from you if you have a strong track record in fundraising, particularly across individual giving, trusts and foundations, major donors or other high-value income streams. You’ll be commercially aware, comfortable working with targets and forecasts, confident building relationships and happy taking initiative in a fast-moving environment.
Most importantly, we’re looking for someone who genuinely wants to make an impact. WECare is an ambitious organisation with big plans, but we remain small enough that the person in this role can make a tangible difference to both our fundraising direction and the animals our work exists to help.
Location: Remote
Contract: Fixed-term, 12-month maternity cover
Reporting to: CEO
Please see the full Job Description for further details about the role and experience we’re looking for.
WECare is a vet and nurse run charity providing high standard veterinary care to the millions of roaming dogs in Sri Lanka in need of vet care.
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This is an exciting opportunity for a senior fundraising professional who combines strategic thinking with excellent relationship-building skills and a passion for making a tangible difference.
The Fundraising Manager will lead on the development and growth of several key income streams, including:
- Major Donors
- Corporate Partnerships and Giving
- Regular Giving
- Gifts in Wills (Legacies)
Working in close partnership with SUDEP Action's other Fundraising Manager (who oversees Community fundraising, Trusts and Grants and other aspects of our in-memory giving), the postholder will also share responsibility for the development, delivery and performance of wider fundraising activity across the charity.
A significant aspect of this role will involve re-engaging existing high-value supporters while identifying and cultivating new prospects. The ideal candidate will be confident networking, opening doors, building meaningful relationships and inspiring people to support a cause that may be unfamiliar to them.
The postholder will work collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation, including fundraising colleagues, the CEO, and wider management team, drawing upon their expertise to develop effective fundraising plans, test assumptions and ensure the charity is represented professionally, authentically and consistently.
Given the nature of SUDEP Action's work, the role also requires sensitivity, empathy and the ability to engage thoughtfully with people affected by epilepsy and bereavement.
Full details of the role and experience required can be found in the Job Pack attachment.
Interested? Please send us a CV and cover letter showing us why:
• you want to work at SUDEP Action,
• you think you are a great candidate for this role,
• why your skills and experiences make you a good fit.
It doesn’t have to be long, 1-2 pages at most, but should give specific examples to demonstrate your suitability to the role and the impact you have had in similar roles. Applications not including a cover letter including the above will not be shortlisted.
SUDEP Action is an equal opportunities employer, and we’re committed to treating applications fairly. Initial shortlisting for interview is done blind.
First Interviews: Thursday 15th October 2026. Second Interviews: Monday 18th October 2026.
Our mission is to stop preventable epilepsy deaths and to provide the UK's only bereavement service for anyone who has experienced an epilepsy death


The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Join a respected charity at a pivotal time and help grow vital community income. This is a hands-on role for a motivated fundraiser who enjoys building relationships, delivering events, and providing outstanding supporter care. Working on a hybrid basis with two days per week in London, you’ll play a key part in connecting local communities with a cause that makes a tangible difference.
About the Role:
You will lead and coordinate community fundraising, driving income through events, challenges and supporter-led initiatives. Working closely with local supporters, groups and partners, you will ensure every interaction is well-managed, recorded and maximised for long-term engagement. This temporary role will have a direct impact on the charity’s ability to fund services and reach more people in need.
Key Responsibilities:
* Plan, deliver and evaluate a calendar of community fundraising events and activities.
* Support, steward and motivate individual fundraisers, community groups and corporate supporters to maximise their fundraising potential.
* Manage and update the CRM and donor database to ensure accurate recording of supporter interactions, income and event activity.
* Coordinate logistics for community events, including venues, materials, volunteer support and risk assessments.
* Develop tailored fundraising materials and communications to engage and retain community supporters.
* Provide timely, high-quality supporter care, responding to enquiries and ensuring a positive experience at every touchpoint.
* Monitor income and activity performance, producing regular reports and insights to inform future planning.
* Collaborate with internal teams to align community fundraising with wider campaigns and brand messaging.
Key Requirements:
* Proven experience in community fundraising or a closely related fundraising role.
* Demonstrable track record in planning, managing and delivering fundraising events and activities.
* Strong CRM and donor database management skills, with experience of maintaining accurate records and generating reports.
* Excellent relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage and motivate a wide range of supporters.
* Strong organisational and time-management abilities, capable of managing multiple projects across a wide geographic area.
* High standard of written and verbal communication, with confident presentation skills.
* Comfortable working to income targets and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Desirable Skills:
* Experience working within a charity or non-profit fundraising team.
* Familiarity with fundraising regulations and best practice in supporter care.
* Experience of virtual or hybrid fundraising events and digital engagement.
* Knowledge of the North Midlands and Scotland fundraising landscape and local networks.
* Competence in using email marketing tools or basic design software to create supporter communications.
Head of Public Fundraising & Engagement (9-Month Maternity Cover)
Location:
Remote with some travelling needs to Leatherhead and Redhill, Surrey and other areas related to Fundraising Team activities
Salary:
£55,000 per annum plus SeeAbility benefits
Hours:
Full time, 37.5 hours per week
Contract:
Fixed Term, 9 Month (Maternity Cover)
Join us in transforming lives
SeeAbility is a specialist charity supporting people with learning disabilities, autism and sight loss to live ambitious, fulfilling lives. We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Head of Public Fundraising & Engagement to join us on a 9-month maternity cover contract.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an accomplished fundraising leader to step into a well-established role, providing strategic leadership to our public fundraising and engagement programme during an important period for the organisation.
About the Role
Reporting to the Director of Development, you will lead our public fundraising and supporter engagement activity, driving income growth across individual giving, community fundraising, events, challenges and supporter stewardship.
You will manage and motivate a talented team, ensuring delivery against ambitious income targets while continuing to build strong relationships with supporters, volunteers and stakeholders.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading the delivery of SeeAbility's public fundraising and engagement strategy.
- Driving income growth and supporter retention across multiple fundraising streams.
- Developing innovative campaigns and supporter journeys.
- Leading, coaching and developing a high-performing team.
- Monitoring performance, budgets and fundraising KPIs.
- Working collaboratively across the organisation to maximise supporter engagement and impact.
- Ensuring fundraising activities remain compliant and aligned with best practice.
About You
We are looking for a confident and inspiring fundraising professional who can quickly build relationships, provide strong leadership and maintain momentum across a busy fundraising portfolio.
You will have:
- Significant experience in public fundraising, supporter engagement or individual giving.
- A proven track record of achieving income growth and fundraising targets.
- Experience managing and developing teams.
- Strong strategic and operational planning skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
- A collaborative, proactive and solutions-focused approach.
Why Join SeeAbility?
At SeeAbility, you'll be joining a passionate and supportive team committed to making a real difference to people's lives. This is an opportunity to play a key leadership role, contribute immediately and help shape the future of our fundraising and engagement activities.
We offer:
- Flexible and hybrid working
- A supportive and inclusive culture
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- The opportunity to make a meaningful impact from day one
Apply Today
If you are an experienced fundraising leader looking for an exciting interim opportunity where you can make an immediate difference, we'd love to hear from you. Please see the Job Profile for extensive details about the role.
Join SeeAbility and help us create a world where people with learning disabilities, autism and sight loss can achieve extraordinary things.
Safer Recruitment
SeeAbility is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people we support. All colleagues are expected to uphold this commitment.
Successful applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks, including:
- Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check (where appropriate)
- Identity, current address and right-to-work verification
- Health declaration to ensure that you are medically suitable for the role you have been offered
- Employment references relating to work with children or vulnerable adults
All checks are completed at SeeAbility’s expense before a start date is confirmed.
Diversity & Inclusion
We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.
- We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences, including those with disabilities or who are neurodivergent.
- Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process.
- In exceptional circumstances, a genuine occupational requirement may apply under the Equality Act 2010 (Schedule 9, Part 1)
For this role, gender is considered a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010
Our mission is to champion and deliver ambitious support and preventative services alongside people with learning disabilities, autism and sight loss,
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Purple Elephant Project is looking for a passionate and energetic Community & Events Fundraiser to grow our fundraising and strengthen our local connections,particularly across the London Boroughs of Richmond and Hounslow.
We are expanding our team with this new role. As Community & Events Fundraiser you would be building on and developing already established relationships with local schools, community groups, supporters and organisations, inspire community fundraising, and plan and deliver exciting events, including our annual Purple Party.
We’re looking for a confident, creative and organised fundraiser who enjoys bringing people together, building lasting relationships and making things happen. Previous experience of community or events fundraising is essential, along with strong communication skills and a genuine commitment to the charity’s child-centred ethos.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a small, friendly team and play a key role in growing our local community and making a real difference to children and families.
If you help us bring our community together and raise vital funds for the Purple Elephant Project, we’d love to hear from you.
To support children to transform their lives through the provision of high-quality, accessible integrated therapy services
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About Animal Defenders International
London – Los Angles – Bogota – South Africa. Animal Defenders International (ADI) is a UK non-profit; ADI Foundation is a UK registered charity (inc. Lord Dowding Fund for Humane Research); Animal Defenders International Inc.US (nonprofit). Animal Defenders International South Africa, PBO (charity), funding the ADI Wildlife Sanctuary, South Africa. ADI works to protect wildlife, our environment; to end suffering of animals in entertainment (circuses, movies, shows, sports); replacement of animals in research & testing with advanced technology. When governments ban the use of all, or wild animals in entertainment, or wildlife pets, ADI supports with relocation of the animals, emptying all circus cages in Bolivia, Peru, Colombia, Guatemala. The ADI Wildlife Sanctuary (ADIWS), South Africa, is home to over 30 rescued big cats from circuses, illegal pet trade, zoos.
Location: London (hybrid/remote; 3 days office, 2 days remote)
Terms: Permanent, full time. Benefits: 20 days annual leave; national holidays; 5 days office closure Christmas–New Year; Stakeholder pension.
Reports to: ADI President and Vice President
Position objective:
- Ensures every aspect of ADI’s work is fully funded.
- Planned growth of ADI income from general public, marketing, special projects and appeals, foundations and corporate support.
- Implements fundraising appeals; marketing strategies; major gifts, foundations, corporate support; promotions of legacies; estates.
- Obtains funding for special projects, e.g., science research, ADIWS support, capital projects.
- Annual and quarterly plans, strategies, alliances, growth of ADI income through marketing, social media, legacy media, donor relationships, corporate support.
- Effective management of fundraising and development teams.
Duties:
- Production of quarterly and annual fundraising, marketing corporate and media plan: targets – quarterly, annual; schedules, outlines, incorporating senior management team objectives (media, science projects, campaigns, education, rescues, ADIWS).
- Outreach – corporate, foundations, major donors, other.
- Donor base: sustained giving; digital and postal direct response; increasing donor engagement and retention; planned giving; special events/calendar dates; major gifts; grants; corporate; legacies, trusts, estates; new income research.
- Manages fundraising calendar, mailings, events, targets, tracking; includes social media.
- Grant Applications, foundations, corporate: Identify, plan, approach, draft grant applications/letters of inquiry and collateral for foundations, trusts, corporate partnerships and gifts, major donor gifts.
- Donor liaison, relationships: high donors, foundations, estates, corporate, sponsors.
- Reporting – weekly, monthly, quarter, annual: income tracking, supervise production of data for quarterly reports, annual.
- Liaison with senior directors: Weekly.
Publications, Social, Websites, Online & Print
- Weekly Social media posts – contribute copy, graphics
- Weekly E-News alerts to supporters (with public relations director)
- Contributes fundraising and development section to Annual Report
- Contributes copy for quarterly Rescuer magazines
- Other contributions to publications as needed
- General: Drafting copy, editing, production; collaborates with public relations/senior directors on various publications
- Oversees production of print and online publications – liaison with external graphic designers (collaboration with public relations director)
- Websites – contribute content, collaborate with public relations on structure.
- Advertising, marketing, ADI YouTube channel – develop fundraising, marketing.
Management, data, oversight, reporting:
- Management of UK supporter engagement, fundraising team.
- Oversight of Raiser’s Edge NXT, Engaging Networks, interface with financial database and records; liaison with Chief Financial Officer.
- Monitor, manage, daily: data entry, gifts, acknowledgements, income tracking, donor communications; distribution of newsletters; calls to action; appeals. Reporting.
- Monitor, manage reconciliations, data manipulation, data-integrity projects, audits, segmentation, quarterly and other reports.
- Oversee planning, mailings, responses, data management.
- Monthly and quarterly reports: income, mailings, gifts, trusts, estates, corporate, other.
Who should apply:
You have the necessary skills and experience, with at least 4 years’ experience in fundraising planning and management for charities, including:
- Educated to degree level in a related field (or equivalent experience) (required).
- A successful track record in direct response campaign fundraising and marketing.
- Excellent written English, you can demonstrate impactful and persuasive content for high donors, foundations, corporate support, supporters, social media, marketing and legacy promotion (required).
- Strong technical skills, data management, manipulation; MS Office suite, Excel/Google, etc; competent with digital research (NB: ChatGPT not permitted for ADI product) (required).
- Strong Raiser’s Edge NXT and Engaging Networks skills (or similar); segmentation, creating lists and reports, data hygiene, audits (required).
- Some knowledge of social media tools, e.g. Canva, Photoshop, or other.
- You can plan and deliver programs for regular and planned giving, major gifts, estates, support from foundations, corporate support (required).
- Management of external vendors for direct response campaigns, production of merchandise catalogue and other sales, marketing, collateral.
- Ensures compliance with ADI’s language, policies, communications style guidelines, editing and publications authorization process (required).
- Skilled at organization and multitasking, you can successfully handle competing priorities and deadlines (required).
- Supporter Engagement culture: strong verbal and written communication skills, you can create a friendly, welcoming approach, for supporters with their donations and advocacy.
- Oversight and Management of staff and supporter relations (required):
- Create friendly, positive, service-oriented approach to help supporters donate and advocate for animals.
- Diligent processing/handling of donations, acknowledgements, correspondence, phone calls.
- Integrity and confidentiality in the handling of sensitive and confidential information
- Integrity of financial records with finance database; liaison with CFO.
- You are reliable, able to work both independently and collaboratively.
About Us:
ADI is Great Nonprofits Top-rated; Charity Navigator 4-star. Operating from London, Los Angeles, Bogota and South Africa. Exposes animal suffering and works for legal protection; replacement of animals used in research; ending the suffering of animals in entertainment; movies, advertising, circuses, sport. Wildlife trade, environment. Once animal circuses are banned ADI helps governments with implementation and relocation of the survivors to ADI Wildlife Sanctuary, South Africa: ADI has featured in CBS 60 Minutes, Animal Planet Discovery features and made award-winning documentary, Lion Ark (broadcast in over 40 countries).
Our internal policies:
ADI is dedicated to ending the suffering of animals and works for their legal protection. We expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment, and a plant-based lifestyle is preferred. ADI is also committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all, regardless of background, age, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, physical ability or other.
How to apply:
- Apply early – no closing date – applications and interviews on rolling programme.
- Send email detailing how you meet our criteria, together with your CV.
- A formal application form will be sent if you have been selected for interview.
- Interviews online and in person – once your application form has been reviewed.
- In-person interviews arranged following virtual interviews.
- If you have been selected for interview we will send you an application form to complete beforehand; this is an essential part of our recruitment process.
- Virtual interviews will be arranged once your application form has been reviewed.
- In-person interviews will be arranged following virtual interviews.
Cover email should detail how you meet our criteria, together with your CV
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.





