Fundraising group volunteer leader jobs

Location: The Baytree Centre, London
Hours: 21–28 hours per week (to be agreed between Monday–Thursday, 9AM–6PM)
Salary: £50,000–£59,000 per annum (FTE, pro-rated)
Application Deadline: 1 September 2025 at 23:59PM
Eligibility: This post is open to women only under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
Contract: 12-month interim (Fixed Term Contract with view to permanent)

About the Role:

As Fundraising & Communications Director, you’ll lead Baytree’s fundraising, communications, and corporate engagement—driving income and influence making it possible for even more girls and women to achieve their potential. You’ll report to the CEO and play a key role on the Senior Management Team, shaping strategy and unlocking new opportunities for growth.

This is a dynamic and outward-facing role for a strategic thinker with a passion for storytelling, partnership-building, and social impact.

Key Responsibilities:

• Fundraising Leadership: Deliver a diverse income strategy across trusts, corporates, major donors, digital campaigns, and events.
• Communications: Shape Baytree’s voice and tell bold, data-driven stories that resonate with stakeholders.
• Corporate Engagement: Build long-term partnerships that align with Baytree’s mission and add real value.
• Team Development: Lead and coach a high-performing team, fostering a culture of excellence and care.
• Strategic Leadership: Contribute to organisational strategy, performance reviews, and risk management.

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven experience in fundraising and income generation
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Strategic mindset with experience in team leadership
• Ability to align fundraising with programme needs and impact
• Commitment to Baytree’s mission and values

Who we’re looking for 

We’re looking for an exceptional Director of Fundraising and Communication who will lead our fundraising and communications with vision and purpose, helping us grow our reach, deepen our impact and amplify our voice. You’ll be joining a people-centred, mission-driven team, united by a shared commitment to making a meaningful difference. At a time when vulnerable young people face increasing challenges, our work has never been more urgent. If you’re motivated by impact and driven by purpose, this is a good opportunity to contribute to lasting change. 

You will be stepping into a well-established and highly effective organisation, but one that remains energised by innovation and continuous improvement. We actively welcome fresh thinking and new approaches that help us evolve and enhance our work. 

What will you do? 

This is a pivotal moment to join JET as we build on fourteen years of impact and enter a new chapter in our journey. We have ambitious plans to expand our reach and influence, and we’re seeking someone who can help us strengthen our funding base and sharpen our message. 

Reporting directly to the CEO, you will lead and develop our fundraising team, shaping a cross-stream strategy and an integrated communications plan. You’ll be responsible for setting the strategic direction for fundraising, communications and events across the organisation. By doing so you will raise JET’s national profile, grow our supporter base and significantly increase income to support programme expansion. 

You’ll bring strong experience across multiple fundraising streams, with a proven track record of securing significant multi-year funding and building lasting relationships with funders—both individuals and organisations. Alongside leading our fundraising efforts, you’ll take ownership of our brand, ensuring clarity and consistency in our messaging, helping partners tell our story, and securing positive media coverage. 

You’ll lead the development of campaigns, fundraising and marketing activities, and digital engagement that not only enhance our national profile but also drive supporter engagement and income growth.

This is a home-based role, with travel required to and within the regions where we operate, including attendance at key events. 

About you 

You will provide strategic leadership across fundraising, communications, marketing and events. Your work will be closely aligned with JET’s five-year strategy, enabling continued growth in funding and programme delivery. 

You’ll bring a wealth of experience in leading fundraising and communications at a strategic level, with a strong understanding of the sector and a track record of securing and sustaining major gifts and partnerships. You’ll be adept at managing integrated campaigns across multiple channels and growing income through sustainable funding models. 

Your leadership style will be collaborative and empowering, with the ability to build high-performing teams and foster a culture of accountability and innovation. You’ll be a confident communicator, able to inspire and influence, with excellent relationship-building skills and a strategic mindset. 

Above all, you’ll be passionate about JET’s mission to empower young people facing adversity. You’ll be a credible ambassador, committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and driven by the desire to make a meaningful difference. 

Across the JET team we cultivate a culture of inclusion that respects individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team – one that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better outcomes for our young people. We welcome applicants whatever your background and whatever your stage in life, so if you are returning to the workforce after a period away, or even seeking a change of pace, please get in touch.  

About the Jon Egging Trust (JET)

At JET, we support vulnerable young people to get back on track and realise their potential; more than 45,000 young people right across the UK to date, and there’s so much more we can do. We’re an organisation that really values its people and we’re immensely proud that our team culture is based on caring and raising each other up.

Our benefits package includes:

• Flexible working

• Enhanced annual leave

• Homeworking allowance 

• Occupational pension scheme

• Occupational sickness scheme

• Special paid leave provision

• Enhanced family leave 

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Child and adult at risk protection policy statement 

The Jon Egging Trust is committed to providing a safe and positive environment for everyone involved in its services and activities. The Trust takes its extended moral and legal duty of care very seriously in relation to children, young people, staff and volunteers. We seek to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children and to protect them from harm or abuse when they engage in any of our activities. JET expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. The suitability of all prospective employees or volunteers will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment. 

To apply 

Please complete our online application form.

The closing date is 16th November 2025 at [23:30].

Interview Process 

• First-round interviews: Monday 24th November (online) 

• Meet the team task and fireside chat: Thursday 27th November 

• Final interview (in person, London): Monday 1st December 

Questions? 

Contact us through our website. 

Please note:

Due to our anonymised recruitment process, if your application is not shortlisted, we are unable to provide personalised feedback. 

To become an employee at JET, you must be able to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK and a satisfactory DBS check – enhanced with children's barred is required for this role. As part of our recruitment process, we want to make clear that we are not able to offer visa sponsorship for this position. 

As part of our safer recruitment process, all candidates invited to a final interview will also be required to complete a confidential self-disclosure form, which allows any relevant information to be discussed in line with our safeguarding policy. 

We also reserve the right to cancel the final stage of interview on 1st December if candidate does not meet expectations at this stage. 

Community Fundraising Lead

We are looking for an ambitious and proactive Community Fundraising Lead to engage individuals, schools, and community groups across the East of England, maximising income generation and supporting the hospitals to deliver exceptional patient care.

Position: Community Fundraising Lead

Location: Cambridge / Hybrid (minimum two days per week in the office)
Salary: £30,000 - £34,000 per annum (depending on skills and experience)
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
Contract: Permanent

Closing date: 11.59pm on Sunday 23rd November 2025 (we may close early if sufficient applications are received).

About the role:

As the Community Fundraising Lead, you’ll play a key role in developing and delivering our community fundraising strategy with a particular focus on schools, community groups, and challenge events across six counties (Cambridgeshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex, Hertfordshire, and Bedfordshire). You’ll build meaningful relationships, inspire local supporters, and help drive forward exciting campaigns including fundraising for a new cancer hospital and a new children’s hospital.

This is a unique opportunity to make a tangible difference, helping to deliver life-changing projects and ensure the highest quality of care for every patient.

About you:

You’ll be a confident and creative fundraiser with a proven ability to build relationships, deliver strategies, and achieve income targets. Organised and proactive, you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are comfortable managing multiple priorities. A natural communicator and motivator, you’ll be passionate about healthcare and inspired by the opportunity to make a real impact for patients and their families.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and deliver an annual community fundraising plan focused on schools, groups, and challenge events.
• Build, nurture, and steward relationships with fundraisers, ensuring excellent supporter experience and retention.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the organisation to identify new opportunities for engagement.
• Represent the organisation at events and within local communities across the East of England.
• Monitor income, evaluate activities, and report on progress against targets.
• Act as an ambassador promoting the benefits and impact of fundraising.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience in community fundraising within a charity or not-for-profit organisation.
• Strong relationship-building skills with a range of supporters and stakeholders.
• Experience of developing and delivering successful fundraising strategies.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills with the ability to prioritise competing demands.
• Strong communication skills with an eye for detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Full UK driving licence (travel across the East of England is required).

In return:

This is an amazing place to work! Recently voted one of the top 100 hospitals in the world and a leader in the field of healthcare innovation, recognised across the world as a pre-eminent teaching hospital.

You will receive a fantastic benefits package including:

• Pension Scheme with 7% Employer Contribution
• 25 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays + Your Birthday off (increases to 29 days after 2 years)
• Group Life Assurance (4x salary)
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay
• Annual Eye Tests + £65 towards computer-use glasses
• On-site Leisure Centre
• NHS Discount Schemes
• Health Cash Plan – Medicash
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme

We strongly encourage candidates of different backgrounds and identities to apply. Each new team member brings a unique perspective, and we’re always looking to enrich and diversify our charity.

Other roles you may have experience in could include Fundraising, Fundraiser, Community, Community Fundraiser, Community Fundraising, Community Engagement Officer, Volunteer Coordinator, Fundraising Assistant, or Charity Support Officer, Events Fundraiser, Individual

Giving, Supporter Engagement, In Memory Fundraiser, Challenge Events Fundraiser.

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

Title:Corporate Fundraising Manager

Reporting To: Senior Corporate Partnerships Manager 

Location: Hybrid, working from home and our office based in West London

Salary: £30,000 - £33,000 per annum

Hours of Work: 40 hours per week, inclusive of a daily 1 hour paid lunch break

Contract: Permanent

Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave per year, plus public holidays;
• Company electronic devices;
• Enhanced salary sacrifice pension scheme;
• Private health insurance after completion of probation;
• Eligibility for a Blue Light discount card

Closing Date: 31st October 2025. We will be interviewing on a rolling basis and reserve the right to close the job advert early if we receive a high number of applicants.

Job Summary 

Working with the Senior Corporate Partnership Manager, this role supports high-value corporate partnerships through engagement, stewardship, and identifying new opportunities aligned with the charity’s goals. This newly established role in the income team reflects the growth of MHI’s partnerships and offers an exciting opportunity for an ambitious corporate fundraiser with a passion for digital mental health. MHI is at a pivotal point in its development, having experienced significant growth since launching in 2017. Over the past 18 months, a primary focus has been on cultivating several major partners to support our core services (Shout and The Mix) and the development of three new digital mental health products. We are now looking to focus on these key partners, while expanding our portfolio of new opportunities. 

Key Responsibilities

• Support with high value corporate partnerships, including the delivery of employee engagement activities and communications, fundraising events and challenges
• Manage a portfolio of corporate partnerships, delivering first class stewardship and identifying and maximising opportunities for wider engagement
• Support the Senior Corporate Partnerships Manager to steward and engage partners and prospects, including thought leadership, communications, events, volunteering and fundraising activities
• Support with business development, utilising Salesforce, Pearlfinders and LinkedIn to identify and track opportunities
• Support the Senior Corporate Partnership Manager to create proposals, offers and presentations for new and existing partners
• Manage team administration, including merchandise orders
• Build excellent stakeholder relationships, keeping key contacts updated and ensuring partnership renewals
• Work with Commissioned Partnerships and Trust and Foundations colleagues to identify cross and upsell opportunities
• Work with the Public Fundraising team to promote challenge events and identify opportunities for our corporate partners
• Collaborate with internal teams - including Public Fundraising, Commissioned Partnerships, Trusts and Foundations, Data Insights, Clinical, Marketing, Volunteer, and Finance - to coordinate engagement, insights, assets, and timely communications.
• Build relationships with new potential corporate prospects for 2025 to 2028 income opportunities.
• Build relationships with counterparts of other third sector charitable organisations who MHI may work closely with for partnership opportunities.
• To take personal responsibility for keeping up to date with and contributing to the development of best practice in ways of working
• Commitment to high standards of service delivery and customer care
• At all times to carry out the responsibilities of the post in a manner consistent with promoting equalities and diversity, and which demonstrates respect for all.
• To actively participate in regular team meetings, contributing to strategy, discussions and decisions which will be beneficial to the MHI activities.
• Willingness to work flexibly in approach to work and/or work time requirements.
• A commitment to personal development around working requirements which will include attending training courses.

Person Specification

Essential

• 3+ years working with corporate partners, including building at least one new large corporate partnership
• 3+ years experience of working on community fundraising projects with the charity or through a corporate partner
• Experience of being highly organised, managing multifaceted partnerships in a charity setting, covering multiple projects and teams, and including reporting.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate with varying audiences, including corporate partners
• A strong interest in mental health and in data and technology, and an understanding of corporate partnership opportunities for the sector

Desirable

• Experience of using Salesforce or equivalent CRM.
• Experience of both face to face and virtual stakeholder meetings with high value corporate funders
• Experience of building employee and/or community fundraising events and opportunities

This role is subject to eligibility to work in the UK, plus satisfactory background and reference checks. 

We understand that AI is increasingly part of everyday life, and you might choose to use it when putting together your application. While AI can be a helpful tool, we ask that anything you submit reflects your own skills, experiences, and perspective. We value authenticity and integrity, and we want to see what you uniquely bring to our team and why our mission resonates with you personally. 

Join Us as Development Manager (Philanthropy & Fundraising) – Make a Real Difference!

Are you a visionary fundraiser ready to shape the future of a local charity? The Carers’ Centre is looking for a Development Manager to lead our philanthropy and fundraising efforts, helping unpaid carers across Bath & North-East Somerset thrive.

In this exciting role, you’ll:

• Identify and grow new income streams while strengthening existing supporter relationships.
• Lead a dynamic fundraising team, driving donor retention and engagement.
• Craft compelling campaigns that inspire and make a real impact.

About you:

You are a collaborative leader, and a skilled communicator. With proven experience in philanthropy and income generation, you know how to turn opportunities into results. You thrive on building meaningful relationships and creating strategies that ensure long-term financial sustainability.

Why join us:

At The Carers’ Centre, flexibility and work-life balance matter—we know life doesn’t stop when you’re making a difference. We’re a passionate, team-oriented organisation where collaboration comes first and there’s truly no “I” in our team. Together, we provide vital support to unpaid carers, helping them maintain wellbeing, stay connected, and feel valued in their communities.

If you’re ready to lead fundraising that truly transforms lives, in a supportive and flexible environment, we want to hear from you!

Key duties and responsibilities

Main responsibilities

In line with our income generation strategy:

· Lead on the strategic planning and implementation of income generation activities to help build sustainability of The Carers’ Centre and its services for 19,600 unpaid carers across Bath and North East Somerset.

· Develop and implement a stewardship programme for donors and funders building support and securing new income for The Carers’ Centre.

· Work collaboratively with colleagues to help deliver The Carers’ Centre vision for carers.

Income generation

· Design and deliver a diverse income generation plan to support philanthropy and fundraising in line with The Carers’ Centre Strategic Plan.

· Co-produce annual philanthropy and fundraising targets and take the lead responsibility to instigate and co-ordinate the activity that will achieve them.

· Build long-lasting relationships with key local philanthropists, donors, and funders.

· Work proactively with colleagues to research, identify and scope a portfolio of compelling projects and proposals that will appeal to donors and funders.

· Work closely with communication colleagues to develop appropriate communications campaigns and activities for different supporter groups.

· Contribute towards the charity’s communications and marketing strategy ensuring fundraising is embedded.

· Develop, maintain, and implement relevant policies and procedures in line with our growth plans.

Line management

· Provide effective line management and support to direct reports to help them maximise their potential and effectiveness.

· Ensure line reports consider their own health and wellbeing.

General

· Uphold and embed our values and behavioural competencies.

Ensure you and your reports:

· Uphold and embed our values and behavioural competencies in your work

· Deliver against the agreed workplan.

· Adhere to the Carers’ Charter.

· Work within The Carers’ Centre’s policy framework.

· Ensure that you adopt good practice within the Carers Trust network.

· Take responsibility for ensuring communications are in line with GDPR and The Fundraising Regulator guidelines.

· Encourage carers to provide feedback on The Carers’ Centre services and to become actively involved in shaping future delivery.

· Work with the Carbon Champion, the Senior Leadership Team and small working group of colleagues to look for ways to reduce carbon footprint across the organisation, make cost savings on energy usage and achieve targets throughout the Carbon Footprint project

· Support the Carbon Champion by implementing environmentally friendly practices to help reduce our carbon footprint.

Do you want to improve the lives of people with disabilities and vulnerable people?

Humanity & Inclusion UK is looking for an ambitious senior fundraiser, with a track record of securing five- and six-figure major gifts, to join our UK Major Giving team and significantly increase our income from high-net-worth individuals, in order to support the people we serve. 

You will have the opportunity to work in an international environment, create an impact in a crucial area of fundraising for our organisation’s future, and contribute to our life-changing work supporting people with disabilities and other vulnerable groups worldwide.

If you are a skilled relationship-builder with a track record of raising significant major gifts from high-net-worth individuals and a strategic mindset, we’d love you to join our small, friendly team.

Background Information and Purpose of Post

As part of our ambitious plans to significantly increase private fundraising, we are looking for a new strategic direction in securing relationships with and income from high-net-worth individuals.

The Philanthropy Specialist at Humanity & Inclusion UK is a new senior fundraising position with responsibility for planning, identifying, cultivating, and managing major donor relationships to secure significant funding, in line with the new global Major Giving Strategy 2026 - 2030.

The purpose of the post is to:

· Develop and deliver HI UK’s strategy for high-net-worth individuals.

· Lead on the new Capital Campaign, 2026-2030, for HI UK.

· Work closely with high-net-worth individuals, family offices, and family foundations to develop high-value philanthropic partnerships and ensure sustained, long-term support.

· Secure five- and six-figure major gifts from a diverse and sustainable base of major donors.

· Develop your own prospect pipeline and provide excellent cultivation of your prospects to produce committed, long-term donors.

· Manage existing partnerships and donors to a high standard.

· Report to and collaborate with the Global Specialist in Major Giving (based in the UK) on the delivery and implementation of your own ambitious philanthropy strategy for HI UK, in line with UK and Federation priorities.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Strategic Partnerships

You will have responsibility for developing a new strategy for high-net-worth individual support and you will lead the delivery of this strategy to secure high-value philanthropic partnerships under the responsibility of the Global Specialist in Major Giving.

Capital Campaign

Our new Capital Campaign will be an invaluable tool for you in developing funding from high-net-worth individuals in the UK. You will lead on its launch and recruit a Campaign Committee, stewarding them to deliver results.

Relationship Management

You will lead on the development and stewardship of long-term relationships with high-net-worth individuals, family offices, and family foundations.

Income Growth

You will drive the growth of an existing pipeline of high-net-worth individuals and develop this pipeline with new supporters from our individual giving stream and philanthropists who are new to HI, to secure significant gifts.

Collaboration

You will work closely with HI's Global Specialist in Major Giving, HI UK Trustees, our Federal Major Giving team, and international colleagues, to develop compelling proposals and provide timely impact reporting.

Stewardship

You will ensure exceptional donor stewardship and provide a high-quality experience for supporters at every stage of engagement.

Cultivation events

You will initiate and run high quality cultivation events for your donors and prospects, to form part of their stewardship journey.

Data Management

You will accurately manage donor records, communications, and reporting through our CRM.

Other duties

· Maintain a positive and collaborative working relationship with HI UK colleagues, the Federal fundraising and communication teams, and Major Giving counterparts in other HI national associations in Europe and North America.

· Ensure compliance with fundraising regulations and high standards.

· Keep up-to-date and adhere to any changes in legislation, regulatory procedures, innovation, best practice and industry standards in relation to private fundraising.

· Any other activities commensurate with the level of the post, as may be required by the Global Specialist in Major Giving.

Equal Opportunities Policy

HI UK is committed to diversity and inclusion. We recognise that discrimination shapes the opportunities that many people have in society and that people have different needs in order to realise their full potential.

Addressing this requires organisations to be proactive in creating environments that encourage the inclusion and development of all. Though we still have a long way to go, inclusion is central to our identity at HI UK and we are strongly committed to the continuous work that it requires.

We are particularly interested in hearing from candidates with disabilities and/or from Black and minority ethnic backgrounds, to help make us more representative. If you have a disability and meet the minimum requirements for the role, we will guarantee you an interview. 

About the opportunity 

Working closely with the Fundraising Manager and Head of Philanthropy, you will support a range of fundraising activities, most predominantly researching new avenues for funding within trusts, foundations and corporate partners, completing grant applications, carrying out communications and reporting to existing funders and raising the profile of the charity through representing Action Tutoring at funder or networking events. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain experience in the world of fundraising activities, working with a passionate, committed and driven team.

Closing date: Sunday, 30th November 2025
Interviews: Wednesday, 10th and Thursday 11th December 2025
Start date: Monday 1st February 2026
Contract and hours: Fixed term 12 month maternity cover contract. We are open to 0.6FTE to 1FTE for the right candidate. We offer flexible hours with 9.30-4 as core hours. A full working week is 37.5 hours.
Location: This role is remote. The candidate can be based anywhere in the England. Our London office address is: x+why, 8-10, Fivefields, Grosvenor Gardens, London SW1W 0DH. Occasional travel may be required for this role.
 

Duties and responsibilities

• Research new opportunities for Action Tutoring to explore for fundraising and carry out initial enquiries to determine suitability to apply to trusts and foundations. 
• Prepare and submit grant applications to suitable trusts, foundations and corporates, carrying out careful research to ensure the applications are as strong as possible and include relevant data and case studies.
• Work alongside the Corporate Partnerships Team to encourage corporate support through donations or grants.
• Identify and lead on local fundraising opportunities in Action Tutoring’s nine key regions, for example researching and submitting applications for local grants and to local businesses.
• Research and determine suitability of profile raising opportunities or awards for Action Tutoring to apply to, such as corporate Charity of the Year opportunities, the Third Sector Awards and Charity Awards.

A full list of duties and responsibilities can be found in the job description attached to the BreatheHR advert.

Person specification 

Qualifications criteria: 

• Previous experience in fundraising, or transferable experience that shows strong writing skills.
• Right to work in the UK.

We are looking for some of the following attributes, though you might be more experienced in some areas than others: 

• Outstanding communicator; strong written and verbal communication skills; able to make an exciting and compelling case for support.
• Creative and ambitious.
• Proactive and tenacious personality; willing to seek out and pursue opportunities.
• Highly organised; able to prioritise, multi-task and manage work to deadlines.
• High computer literacy.
• Adaptable and open to learning and feedback.
• Committed to equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children.

You will be likely be more successful in this role if you have: 

• Prior experience of fundraising work, particularly if it is within trusts and foundations. This could be in a paid role, or on a voluntary basis or as part of work experience.
• Experience of building relationships with stakeholders.

Battersea is entering an exciting phase of innovation and transformation as we embark on the first year of our new five-year strategy. With increased investment in income generation starting in 2025, we are expanding our team to drive the growth necessary to achieve our organisational goals. Our fundraising team bridges the journey of the animals in our care with the wider public, demonstrating how their contributions enable us to support every dog and cat. We now have several new roles within this team to further our mission.
This new role will oversee the development and delivery of engaging supporter journeys across a range of channels for Battersea’s Challenge and Public events, as well as our Supporter-Led Fundraising audiences. It will play a pivotal role in maximising event and supporter-led fundraising income, ensuring every supporter has a positive experience and feels inspired to continue supporting Battersea.

What we can offer you:
In return for your commitment to our cause and to recognise the value of our employees, Battersea offers a range of benefits to support the wellbeing of our employees. These include:

• 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year.
• Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes.
• Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources.
• Generous pension contributions - up to 10% employer contribution.
• Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture every year.
• Annual interest-free season ticket loans.

We are also committed to providing learning and development to our employees. During your time with us, we provide support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring and much more.

Our hybrid working model:
We operate a 50% onsite hybrid working model, with our office-based staff splitting their time between site based and home working. This enables our office-based staff to balance the benefits of home working with onsite collaboration and maintaining a connection to our cause.

Diversity and inclusion:
We are committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive experience for all staff, volunteers and trustees and those hoping to join us. We operate an anonymised shortlisting process and actively seek to ensure our process is fair and equitable for all.

We understand the value of diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences to help us deliver even more for our dogs and cats, and we welcome applicants from all sections of the community.

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we will ask about any adjustments you may need at application and/or interview stage, and if you are offered a role with us, we’ll talk to you about any workplace adjustments you may need to help you perform at your best. 

More about us:
At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love, expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them. Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.

Acceptable use of AI:
At Battersea, we value expertise. We recognise each candidate that applies to us will have a range of expertise they can offer us, so we want to hear about this in your own words. We understand the support that generative artificial intelligence (AI) software can offer but it can also lead to numerous applications presenting as generic and impersonal. This makes it difficult to gain understanding of your unique experience.

To best showcase yourself, we encourage you to write your responses without the assistance of AI. If you require the use of AI software to aid in completing your application, we ask you use the generative responses as a prompt for writing your answers and avoid copying and pasting. You must also ensure the information presented in your application accurately reflects your experience.

Closing date: 9th November 2025
All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.

Interview date(s):
First interview: w/c 17th November 2025
Second interview (if required): w/c 24th November 2025

For full details on the role, please download the recruitment pack from our Careers website.

Are you interested in meeting people and building relationships with supporters?   As a Community and Events Fundraiser for MyVision Oxfordshire, you will play an integral part of the fundraising team, leading on our work with supporters in the community and supporting the team to fulfil its income targets.

MyVision Oxfordshire is a long-established charity supporting anyone in the county living with sight loss.  We provide a range of services across Oxfordshire including information and advice, equipment provision, technology training, befriending, clubs and groups, children's events and much more.

This is a key role to develop and implement strategies to raise funds through community engagement and events. You will work with our fundraising team to identify opportunities, build relationships, and execute fundraising initiatives that support MyVision Oxfordshire’s objective of supporting visually impaired people in the county.

Are you an experienced community builder with a passion for purpose driven work? Do you thrive in a dynamic, mission focused environment where relationship-building, leadership, and strategic thinking make a lasting impact?

We are looking for a Community Fundraising Manager - North  to lead and expand outreach efforts across the North of England. This full-time position is remote based, with regular travel across the region.

As a Community Fundraising Manager – North, you will be responsible for:

• Managing a small team of regional fundraisers
• Building networks with community leaders, clergy, schools, and donor groups
• Developing and implementing outreach and fundraising strategies in line with wider organisational goals
• Supporting and recruiting volunteers and public speakers (Community Appealers)
• Contributing to national campaigns, events and conferences
• Driving digital engagement through collaboration with a national social media team

You will be the key liaison between local communities and the national office, ensuring consistent communication, support, and innovation in regional engagement.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead and support Community Fundraisers in the region to achieve strategic goals
• Strengthen relationships with existing donors, high-value supporters, and volunteers
• Coordinate speaking engagements and event presence at parish, school, and community levels
• Represent the organisation at large scale national events and conferences
• Deliver quarterly performance and financial reports
• Collaborate closely with internal teams in communications, events, fundraising, and support services

Essential skills and experience:

• Background in community engagement or fundraising
• Strong public speaking and presentation skills
• Excellent relationship building and leadership abilities
• Organised and self motivated with a strategic mindset
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and social media platforms
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
• Willingness to travel regionally with occasional overnight stays

Desirable:

• Experience using CRM databases (e.g. Raiser’s Edge)
• Understanding of Catholic diocesan structures
• Experience working in the charity sector

Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 per annum

Location: Remote, You must be based in North England with regular travel across the region

Recruitment process: Cv and Supporting Statement

Contract type: Permanent

Deadline: On rolling basis

If this sounds like you, then please do get in touch ASAP!

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.

About Restless Development

Restless Development is a locally-led, globally connected network, independently registered and governed in nine countries (India, Nepal, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, Uganda, UK, USA, Zambia and Zimbabwe) bound together by our vision for youth power. We support the collective power of young leaders to create a better world.  We run youth-led programmes to tackle the issues that young people care about the most.

We also run the Youth Collective – a growing network of over 5000 local youth civil society groups and organisations in 185 countries. We are committed to creating a network that walks the talk on power shifting, using the power shifting checklist, both internally and externally.

Our approach to safeguarding

Restless Development considers the welfare and protection of children, young people and vulnerable adults to be an organisational imperative with primacy over the success of programmes or strategic objectives. We recognise that safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility and we expect all of our staff, volunteers and partners to ensure we protect the communities in which we operate from harm and abide by our Safeguarding Policy.

More information about Restless Development:

• Restless Development Strategy
• Youth Collective 
• Power Shifting Checklist
• We Are Restless Blog

About the Event

The Schools Triathlon is a fun, mass participation sporting event for 7–13 year olds. Its mission? To get more young people moving, having fun, and discovering the power of fundraising. In 2025, over 10,000 young people took part in 12 events, raising an incredible £1.5 million for Restless Development and local charities. Since it began, the Schools Triathlon has raised over £5 million—making it our flagship fundraising event.

About the Role

As the Fundraising Events Coordinator, you’ll play a key role in delivering the Schools Triathlon series. You’ll work closely with a wide range of stakeholders, including the Schools Triathlon Committee, event venues, local schools, participants, volunteers, and our event delivery partners.

You’ll take the lead on two to three Schools Triathlon events, managing all aspects of planning and delivery with the school and our third party event company. This includes delivering engaging school assemblies at local schools to inspire pupils to take part and fundraise for Restless Development.

Our volunteers are the heart of the Schools Triathlon and without them, these events simply couldn’t happen. This role will be crucial in recruiting, coordinating, and supporting volunteers before, during, and after each event.

With support from the Senior Fundraising Manager. You will:

• Develop and implement creative volunteer recruitment strategies.
• Build strong relationships with local community groups 
• Manage volunteer communications, ensuring a positive and rewarding experience.
• Work closely with each of the host schools to support them with their student and staff volunteers
• Lead on the Duke of Edinburgh volunteer programme, working closely with host schools to expand and strengthen this initiative.

This is a varied and hands-on role, offering plenty of opportunities to develop your skills across different areas of events and volunteer management. You’ll need to be proactive, adaptable, and able to manage your time effectively while staying calm under pressure. Strong interpersonal skills are essential, as you’ll be working closely with a wide range of people.

If you’re passionate about delivering great events and recognise the vital role that volunteers play in their success, we’d love to hear from you.

Job title : Fundraising Events Coordinator.

Location :Home based - South West England

Salary : £31,000 gross per annum

Preferred start date: End of December / January 2026

Length of contract : Permanent

Visa requirement : Must have the right to work in the UK

Other requirements : Must have a full drivers licence and access to reliable and roadworthy vehicle. Will be expected to complete a DBS check. 

Reports to : Senior Fundraising Manager

Expected travel : Travel to London for staff meetings and other areas in the UK. Evening and weekend work for which time off in lieu will be given. Expenses for travel and work outside working hours will be given according to our policy.

Key Responsibilities:

Schools Triathlon Events:

• Support the planning and delivery of Schools Triathlon events from start to finish.
• Work collaboratively with the wider Schools Triathlon team to ensure smooth logistics, communications, and event-day operations.
• Attend meetings with schools, venues, and third-party suppliers to coordinate event logistics.
• Build and maintain strong professional relationships with key stakeholders including schools, committees, and delivery partners.
• Deliver engaging school assemblies and fundraising workshops to inspire participation and fundraising.
• Manage the assembly tracker to ensure it is kept up to date, with relevant members of the team notified when new assemblies are booked in.

Volunteer Management

• Take ownership of the volunteer project plan for all Schools Triathlon events.
• Lead the recruitment of event volunteers and student volunteers across host schools.
• Build strong, positive relationships with volunteers, ensuring a high-quality and rewarding stewardship experience.
• Coordinate and support local volunteer groups to ensure each event is fully staffed.
• Work closely with the Senior Fundraising Manager and host schools to deliver and expand the Duke of Edinburgh volunteer programme.
• Identify creative ways to grow and strengthen the Schools Triathlon volunteer network.
• Manage the volunteer inbox, responding promptly and professionally to all enquiries.

Systems, Processes & Communications:

• Support the team with event communications, ensuring timely, accurate, and professional responses.
• Use DotDigital to deliver email communications to volunteers and event participants.
• Confidently use Excel to process data and maintain accurate records across internal and external databases.
• Log and manage data accurately in Eventrac (registration system) and Salesforce (CRM), including imports, new records, and regular data cleaning.
• Support the management of fundraising through JustGiving, ensuring all fundraising pages are correctly logged and tracked within the CRM. 

Others 

• Must attend the Schools Triathlons as needed across April, May and June and other occasional evening and weekend work, for which time off in lieu will be given.
• Support on wider charity initiatives as and when needed
• Many of the schools we have relationships with are not accessible by public transport, so it is vital you have access to a reliable roadworthy vehicle. All travel will be reimbursed in accordance with Restless Development’s travel policy.
• Undertake any other duties as requested by the Senior Fundraising Manager. 
• Support the Senior Fundraising Manager with developing an individual giving process.

We are looking for people with the right competencies and skills for the role, and who demonstrate the personal qualities consistent with our Values.

Skills and Experience

Essential

• Experience in planning and delivering events, ideally within the charity, education, or community sector.
• Experience of working with volunteers or an understanding of what makes a positive volunteer experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage and inspire a wide range of audiences
• Proven ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and remain calm under pressure.
• Enthusiastic, personable, and confident when engaging and motivating others.
• Creative and proactive, able to take ideas from concept through to delivery.
• Strong IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Excel, and confident using digital tools for communication and data management.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (essential for travel to event sites and schools).
• Good organisational skills, with the ability to help plan and support events and fundraising activities.

Desirables

• Experience in fundraising or supporting fundraising initiatives.
• Familiarity with CRM systems (e.g. Salesforce), event platforms (Eventrac, JustGiving), and email marketing tools (DotDigital).
• Experience delivering presentations or workshops, particularly with young people.
• A genuine belief in the mission and values of Restless Development, and a commitment to representing them through your work.

Restless Development is an Equal Opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. Restless Development will ensure that no applicant or staff member receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, marital status, social status, caste, race, ethnic origin, religious belief, age, HIV status, disability, or any other factor that cannot be shown to be relevant to performance.

What we do for you

Remuneration

We are proud to commit to a transparent global salary scale, ensuring a fair and comparable system of pay across all global locations. In addition to salary, we offer pension contributions and other benefits in accordance with the local Hub.

Values and Culture

At Restless Development, we’re proud that the strength and integrity of our Values has been recognised by staff, young people, donors and others who we work with.  Beyond this, we have a culture of recognising and celebrating both our Values and our global achievements with monthly Values Champions and an annual Values Day.

Work-life Balance

It goes without saying that we work hard at Restless Development. We also recognise the importance of helping staff to maintain a positive work-life balance by offering:

• 24 days annual leave (in addition to public holidays and with an extra day of annual leave given for each full year of service, up to a maximum of 28 days).
• Birthday Leave
• Access to flexible working.
• Generous study leave, maternity, paternity or adoption leave, and other leave allowances.

Professional Development

Restless Development is proud to be an employer who recognises potential and invests in the development of its staff.  We are committed to the professional development of our staff through:

• Empowering opportunities to work on significant projects which stretch and inspire staff – allowing them to develop on-the-job. 
• Regular performance management.
• Training and development opportunities, including supporting our staff to identify mentors both within and outside of the agency.
• Quarterly Staff Workshops for all staff to give and receive agency updates, receive training, and socialise.

Travel and Medical Insurance

When travelling abroad with work, all staff will be covered by Restless Development's travel insurance. Any additional insurances/benefits will be shared with the successful applicant, and are dependent on the country of hire.

How to Apply

Please submit your CV and an expression of interest that provides tangible examples of how your skills, knowledge and experience will support your ability to perform the key priorities outlined in the above job description (using no more than 750 words)

Apply by Monday 24th November 2025. For more tips on how to apply visit our website here.

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About Restless Development

Restless Development is a locally-led, globally connected network, independently registered and governed in nine countries (India, Nepal, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, Uganda, UK, USA, Zambia and Zimbabwe) bound together by our vision for youth power. We support the collective power of young leaders to create a better world.  We run youth-led programmes to tackle the issues that young people care about the most.

We also run the Youth Collective – a growing network of over 5000 local youth civil society groups and organisations in 185 countries. We are committed to creating a network that walks the talk on power shifting, using the power shifting checklist, both internally and externally.

Our approach to safeguarding

Restless Development considers the welfare and protection of children, young people and vulnerable adults to be an organisational imperative with primacy over the success of programmes or strategic objectives. We recognise that safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility and we expect all of our staff, volunteers and partners to ensure we protect the communities in which we operate from harm and abide by our Safeguarding Policy.

More information about Restless Development:

• Restless Development Strategy
• Youth Collective 
• Power Shifting Checklist
• We Are Restless Blog

About the Programme

The Schools Triathlon is a fun, mass participation sporting event for 7–13 year olds. Its mission? To get more young people moving, having fun, and discovering the power of fundraising. In 2025, over 10,000 young people took part in 12 events, raising an incredible £1.5 million for Restless Development and local charities. Since it began, the Schools Triathlon has raised over £5 million—making it our flagship fundraising event.

About the Role

This is a fantastic entry-level opportunity for anyone looking to kickstart their career in fundraising and events management. As our Assistant Fundraising Events Coordinator, you’ll play a vital role in Restless Development’s close-knit fundraising team, helping to deliver our flagship events — the Schools Triathlon.

You’ll gain hands-on experience working with a wide range of stakeholders, including our volunteer Schools Triathlon Committee, schools, pupils, parents, and event delivery partners. A big part of your role will involve delivering fun and engaging school assemblies, encouraging pupils to take part and fundraise for Restless Development.

Alongside this outward-facing work, you’ll provide essential administrative and operational support behind the scenes. This will include managing participant data in Excel, Eventrac, and Salesforce; uploading and running reports; processing donations (including cash and cheques); and ensuring our records are accurate and up to date.

You’ll also be the first point of contact for event participants and their families, providing warm, professional support through email and phone queries.

We’re looking for someone who thrives on variety, can juggle multiple tasks, and stays calm under pressure. You’ll be highly organised, detail-focused, and self-motivated, with excellent interpersonal skills and a positive, can-do attitude.

This role is pivotal to the success of our Schools Triathlon and wider fundraising efforts. If you’re enthusiastic, ready to learn, and eager to grow your skills in fundraising and events, we’d love to hear from you.

Job title : Assistant Fundraising Events Coordinator.

Location :Home Based - Preferably Manchester however applications are welcome from other locations within England

Salary : £26,143 gross per annum

Preferred start date: ASAP

Length of contract : Full Time

Visa requirement : Must have the right to work in the UK

Other requirements : Must have a full drivers licence and access to reliable and roadworthy vehicle 

Reports to : Senior Fundraising Manager

Expected travel : Travel to London for staff meetings and other areas in the UK. Evening and weekend work for which time off in lieu will be given. Expenses for travel and work outside working hours will be given according to our policy..

Key Responsibilities:

Systems and processes (30%) 

• Manage the assembly tracker to ensure it is kept up to date, with relevant members of the team notified when new assemblies are booked in
• Maintain accurate records across our registration platform (Eventrac), our CRM system (Salesforce) and Excel, including registrations, fundraising data, and supporter information.
• Monitor and track fundraising progress for over 11,000 participants, encouraging and supporting them to reach their goals.
• Manage JustGiving pages, ensuring all fundraising activity is accurately logged.
• Liaise with Finance to process donations (online, offline, and cheques), allocate income correctly, and thank supporters promptly.
• Support with the merchandise and fulfillment process 
• Occasional website updates.

Fundraising and relationship management (30%)

• Be the first point of contact for schools, parents, and participants via the Schools Triathlon inbox.
• Book and coordinate school assemblies, and deliver assemblies or fundraising workshops.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with schools, pupils, and parents, thanking and supporting them throughout their fundraising journey.
• Provide admin support to the Restless Development US Board, including coordinating quarterly meetings.
• Attend meetings with third party suppliers and schools when necessary
• Support on wider charity initiatives as and when needed

Event management and Communications (30%) 

• Support the planning and delivery of two Schools Triathlon events, including site visits, logistics, and on-the-day support.
• Coordinate event communications, including assembly slides, parent invites, and regular registration reports.
• Work collaboratively with the Schools Triathlon team to ensure smooth delivery of all events.

Others (10%) 

• Support the Senior Fundraising Manager with developing an individual giving process.
• Attend Schools Triathlon events (April–June) and occasional evening/weekend work for which Time Off In Lieu (TOIL) will be provided.
• Regular travel to schools is required, so access to a reliable vehicle is essential (travel costs will be reimbursed).
• Carry out any other duties as required to support the fundraising team.

We are looking for people with the right competencies and skills for the role, and who demonstrate the personal qualities consistent with our Values.

Skills and Experience

Essential

• Good organisational skills, with the ability to help plan and support events and fundraising activities.
• Strong people skills – friendly, approachable, and confident in working with colleagues, volunteers, and supporters.
• Clear written and verbal communication, with the ability to write emails, updates, and speak to supporters.
• Able to manage time well, meet deadlines, and balance different tasks.
• Confident using IT systems, especially Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Comfortable working with numbers and handling financial information accurately.
• Able to work independently when needed, while also being a supportive team player.
• A good eye for detail and pride in producing accurate, high-quality work.
• Full driving licensed and access to a vehicle.

Desirables

• Some experience (paid or voluntary) in fundraising, events, or community activities.
• An interest in international development, the charity sector, or community engagement.
• Experience helping to organise events or projects, either in work, study, or volunteering.
• Familiarity with using a database or CRM system (training can be given).
• Confidence in speaking to groups, or a willingness to develop public speaking skills.

Our Commitment to Youth Leadership

As a youth-led agency, we are especially keen to hear from young people under the age of 35.

Restless Development is an Equal Opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. Restless Development will ensure that no applicant or staff member receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, marital status, social status, caste, race, ethnic origin, religious belief, age, HIV status, disability, or any other factor that cannot be shown to be relevant to performance.

What we do for you

Remuneration

We are proud to commit to a transparent global salary scale, ensuring a fair and comparable system of pay across all global locations. In addition to salary, we offer pension contributions and other benefits in accordance with the local Hub.

Values and Culture

At Restless Development, we’re proud that the strength and integrity of our Values has been recognised by staff, young people, donors and others who we work with.  Beyond this, we have a culture of recognising and celebrating both our Values and our global achievements with monthly Values Champions and an annual Values Day.

Work-life Balance

It goes without saying that we work hard at Restless Development. We also recognise the importance of helping staff to maintain a positive work-life balance by offering:

• 24 days annual leave (in addition to public holidays and with an extra day of annual leave given for each full year of service, up to a maximum of 28 days).
• Birthday Leave
• Access to flexible working.
• Generous study leave, maternity, paternity or adoption leave, and other leave allowances.

Professional Development

Restless Development is proud to be an employer who recognises potential and invests in the development of its staff.  We are committed to the professional development of our staff through:

• Empowering opportunities to work on significant projects which stretch and inspire staff – allowing them to develop on-the-job. 
• Regular performance management.
• Training and development opportunities, including supporting our staff to identify mentors both within and outside of the agency.
• Quarterly Staff Workshops for all staff to give and receive agency updates, receive training, and socialise.

Travel and Medical Insurance

When travelling abroad with work, all staff will be covered by Restless Development's travel insurance. Any additional insurances/benefits will be shared with the successful applicant, and are dependent on the country of hire.

How to Apply

Please submit your CV and an expression of interest that provides tangible examples of how your skills, knowledge and experience will support your ability to perform the key priorities outlined in the above job description (using no more than 750 words)

Apply by Monday 20th October 2025. For more tips on how to apply visit our website here.

Click here to return to Restless Developments website

Barnardo's is seeking an experienced and collaborative leader to join our Fundraising & Marketing Directorate as Interim Head of Individual Giving. This is a pivotal senior management role, responsible for leading a team delivering a supporter and data focused fundraising programme, inspiring the public to donate, do more and build loyalty through authentic and compelling communications aligned to Barnardo's strategy. It is a critical income stream—raising over £13 million annually.

About the Role 

As Head of Individual Giving, you will lead a high-performing team of fundraising specialists across regular giving, cash, raffle, lottery, and legacy marketing. You will support in the development of the long term growth plan, work in inter disciplinary teams on campaign development and delivery supporting your team in this new way of working and be responsible for executing the plan so that it drives growth in acquisition, retention, and lifetime value of supporters. 

You will play a key role in the Fundraising & Marketing Leadership Team, contributing to the development of the charity's overarching fundraising & marketing strategic plan and embedding a culture that strives for excellence, focuses on continual improvement, and delivers in collaboration with others. 

This is a role for a experience professional who can translate insight into action, lead complex programmes with agility, and inspire teams to deliver outstanding results. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Strategic Leadership: Support the development of a Fundraising & Marketing growth plan and deliver a multi-year Individual Giving programme that supports sustainable income growth and deepens supporter engagement. 

• Programme Oversight: Lead the planning, delivery, and optimisation of multi-channel fundraising campaigns, ensuring they are data-driven, audience-centric, and aligned with Barnardo's brand values. 

• Financial Stewardship: Manage a multi-million-pound income and expenditure budget, with responsibility for forecasting, contingency planning, and risk mitigation. 

• Cross-Organisational Collaboration: Work closely with colleagues across Digital, Brand & Marketing, Supporter Care, Services and Compliance, Supporter Data & Insight, Communications and Children's Services to deliver integrated campaigns and a seamless supporter experience. 

• Insight led continual improvement: Embed a culture of test-and-learn, using market intelligence, segmentation, and performance data to inform strategic decisions and drive continuous improvement. 

• Leadership & People Development: Lead and develop a large team of direct and indirect reports, fostering a high-performance culture and supporting professional growth. 

About You 

You are a senior fundraising professional with: 

• A proven track record in strategic planning and delivery within a large, complex organisation. 

• Extensive experience in direct marketing and individual giving, with demonstrable success in income growth and supporter engagement. 

• Strong financial acumen and experience managing substantial budgets. 

• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills. 

• A collaborative mindset and the ability to influence at all levels. 

• A commitment to Barnardo's values and a passion for making a difference in the lives of children and young people. 

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

Pay & Reward Framework

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

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

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

Community Fundraiser - London​

Are you ready to take on a new challenge with a leading charity making a real difference in brain tumour research? ​

Brain Tumour Research is seeking an experienced and motivated fundraiser to join our team. As a key part of our fundraising efforts in our high-performing East region, you will have the opportunity to drive income generation through a variety of initiatives, including challenge events, fundraising groups, and corporate partnerships such as charity of the year. You will also be responsible for driving initiatives to increase our profile and supporter base within London.​

Key Responsibilities: ​​​

• Generate income across a range of community fundraising initiatives and events, with the opportunity to lead on key projects 
• Steward supporters to help drive the charity’s fundraising activities and growth 
• ​Work with the fundraising team to develop and maintain strong relationships with fundraisers, donors, partners, and key stakeholders ​
• Contribute towards the growth and success of fundraising efforts, ensuring a sustainable income stream for the vital ongoing funding of brain tumour research ​​

Requirements: ​​

• At least one year of fundraising experience, with a proven track record in income generation 
• Strong experience in supporter stewardship  
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage and inspire supporters and partners alike ​
• Passion for Brain Tumour Research and its mission to fund research and ultimately find a cure 

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If you are looking for a fulfilling and impactful role and have the level of experience and skill we are looking for, we welcome your application.​​

​For this role, the successful candidate must live in the London area.​​

​We reserve the right to close the application window early and advise candidates to apply in good time to avoid disappointment.

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We are asking for a CV as the first step but applicants may be asked to provide a targeted covering letter as part of the selection process.  Interviews will be conducted during the application window as appropriate, and will consist of a first interview via MS Teams, progressing, if successful to a face to face second interview, held at our offices in Milton Keynes.

Closing Date: 28th November 2025

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We are looking for people who share our passion for finding a cure for brain tumours and who have the skills and experience to make a difference. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, cultures, genders, sexual orientations, abilities, and ages. We believe that diversity enriches our organisation and helps us achieve our mission. We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive environment where everyone can be themselves and contribute to our vision.

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