Fundraising lead jobs
If you’re passionate about the potential of gaming to drive real-world change, have the creativity and connections to build standout partnerships, and thrive in fast-paced, collaborative environments, this is your opportunity to lead bold, innovative campaigns that raise vital funds and awareness for children affected by conflict.
It’s an exciting time for War Child. We are sector leading with our heritage, connections, and relationships in the world of music, gaming and events. Our friends are superbly connected and ready to use their networks to help us. With a talented, hard-working team, we deliver amazing, creative and innovative fundraising in spades that has a huge capacity to inspire people.
We are seeking a Gaming Partnerships Manager to join our team. This role offers the successful candidate the opportunity to create, activate & manage key gaming campaigns and partnerships, specifically managing one of our highest value partnerships: Jingle Jam. As an important member of War Child’s award-winning Gaming Partnerships team, you will have a direct impact on the lives of children who have been affected by conflict by raising funds and awareness within the video gaming industry.
Below are some of the key experiences and competencies we’re looking for. However, if you don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply—your unique skills, experiences, and perspective could be exactly what we need to help War Child reach and support more of the world’s most vulnerable children.
- In-depth knowledge of the games industry and its collaborative opportunities, especially where it intersects with streaming and charitable giving.
- Proven new business and account management skills that can use creativity to leverage contacts and experience to deliver income-generating activations.
- Strong experience of managing campaigns, including critically evaluating activities to achieve strategic priorities and maximise their effectiveness, able to meticulously plan and maintain a pipeline and budget income as well as manage your workload to meet deadlines, manage priorities, update stakeholders and hit targets.
- A confident presenter with the ability to pitch War Child passionately, concisely and professionally to potential gaming partners across all levels of seniority
- Excellent relationship management skills, with the ability to take a personalised approach to business relationships at all levels with corporates, content creators, and partners.
- Demonstrated success in achieving financial targets through account management and business development.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, capable of distilling complex information into compelling and understandable documents, as well as influencing and negotiating effectively.
- Experience in developing and delivering supporter journeys and cultivation plans to recruit and steward supporters.
What we can offer you
At War Child, we genuinely value different ways of working. From day one, we’re open to discussing flexible options, including hybrid working, flexible hours and compressed hours. Our goal is to support our employees to do their best work while ensuring we continue to deliver for children affected by conflict.
On occasion, we might close a vacancy early due to a high number of applications being received. Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their application as early as possible.
Join us and be part of a team dedicated to ensuring a safe future for every child affected by war.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
ID: 1449 Social Media Manager
Service: Digital Marketing
Salary: Grade 4 point 29: starting at £36,842 – raising to £41,106 per annum + £480 home working allowance
Location: Homebased
Hours: Full time 37 hours per week
We offer flexible working arrangements - please see below for more details.
Contract: Permanent
Family Action & the Role’s Impact:
Family Action is a national charity that supports people through change, challenge and crisis across England and Wales. On 1st January 2025, Relate, the largest provider of relationship support, joined the organisation helping us reach even more people and support the creation of secure foundations for children and young people, and safe, supportive relationships for all.
For over 150 years Family Action has seen first-hand the power of family and relationships to shape lives, for better or worse. That's why we speak up for the importance of family in national and local policymaking, amplify family voices and represent the changing needs of families in the UK today.
Whatever family means or looks like to us, it's relationships that matter. With Relate at Family Action, we are able to extend the support we provide with counselling, information, mediation and support to individuals, couples and families from all backgrounds and sexualities, as well as provide expert training for relationship support practitioners.
This is an exciting opportunity to lead our social media team and help strategically shape the role of paid and organic social across Family Action’s channels, including those under the Relate brand. You will manage a team of two Social Media Executives and drive brand awareness, income generation and service marketing whilst also providing strategic insight around wider external engagement activity.
Main Responsibilities (for details check the job description and person specification):
• Lead on the development and delivery of paid and organic social media activity across both Family Action and Relate brands.
• Refine Family Action’s social media strategy in line with key brand, income generation and service marketing objectives
• Work with the Head of Digital Marketing and Senior Social Media Executive to develop a paid social and sales strategy to drive purchases of services and toolkits from Relate
• Lead on the development and delivery of sophisticated Meta and LinkedIn ad campaigns at each stage of the donation/purchase funnel ie. awareness, interest, conversion
• Line manage a team of two Social Media Executives responsible for the day to day management of both Relate and Family Action channels, and supporting local services and retail shops with their use of social media.
Main Requirements (for details check the job description and person specification):
• Extensive experience of strategically managing and developing social media channels for a large organisation/group/brand.
• Significant experience of developing successful paid social media campaigns for a range of business objectives including to drive income generation
• Excellent copywriting skills and the ability to write powerfully and succinctly for different objectives, audiences and channels.
• Excellent creative skills and the ability to recognise effective imagery, and stock photography and video.
• Experience of line management and/or mentoring a junior member of the team.
Benefits:
- an annual paid leave entitlement of 30 working days plus bank holidays
- up to 6% matched-pension contributions
- flexible working arrangements and new starters have the right to make flexible working requests from day one of employment
- enhanced paid sick leave and paid family leave provisions
- eye care and winter flu jabs vouchers
- cycle to work scheme
- investing in your professional development with ongoing quality training and career development opportunities
We are forward looking, ambitious and committed to continuous improvement. We are a people focused, can-do organisation, which strives for excellence in all we do and operates with mutual respect.
To Apply:
• Click the “Apply Now” link below and fill out our digital application form
• Closing Date: Sunday 1st June at 23:59
• To learn more about Family Action: Careers
Interviews are scheduled to take place virtually on 9th and 10th June 2025.
For direct queries or if you would like to discuss any aspect of the selection process or flexible working requests, please email: Matthew Dennis (full email address available on the advert document)
We about reserve the right to close the role early if we find suitable candidates.
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion:
We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the recruitment process and you will be asked whether you require any adjustments if shortlisted for interview. We also make reasonable adjustments on the job, where required.
We are committed to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in all that we do and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Intersectionality is important to us and we particularly welcome applications from ethnically diverse communities, LGBTQIA+ candidates and disabled candidates because we are committed to increasing the representation of these groups at Family Action. We know that greater diversity will lead to even greater results for families and children and strive for our workforce to be truly representative of the diverse communities we support. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role, and will reimburse your travel cost if you attend an interview.
Team: Individual Giving
Location: Homebased with occasional travel for meetings
Work pattern: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Salary: Up to £42,750.72 per annum
Contract: Fixed term for 6 months
We are the UK’s largest cat welfare charity. All over the country, our passionate employees, volunteers and supporters are using their kindness and expertise to make life better for millions of cats and the people who care for them.
Will you join us and make life better for cats?
Responsibilities of our Senior Individual Giving Officer (Acquisition):
- This role is crucial in delivering the charity’s Individual Giving programme, working across multiple communication channels to grow sustainable income for Cats Protection by recruiting new supporters across a range of products.
- This includes everything from making TV ads, working with Face-to-Face fundraisers, running our digital campaigns and much more– all of which feature cats at the heart, of course. You will need to work with both internal departments and external agencies to ensure projects are delivered on schedule and within budget.
About the Individual Giving Team:
- We sit within the Marketing & Income Generation directorate
- Our team is responsible for the recruitment and retention of individual supporters to generate over £22 million each year and provide leads for the other teams in the directorate
- We currently have a team of 13 working across Acquisition and Retention on our Appeals and Raffles, Membership, Sponsorship, Lottery and regular giving programs using Mail, Face to Face, DRTV, email, Digital, Social and other paid media
What we’re looking for in our Senior Individual Giving Officer (Acquisition):
- Extensive experience in an Individual Giving or similar role, ideally working with agencies in the third sector
- Experience in leading the organisation of projects/activities or schedules
- Experience in budget management, ideally with multiple income and expenditure items
- Proven track record of achieving income against agreed financial targets, and measuring against KPIs
- Experience of at least some broad-based fundraising, such as Direct Mail, DRTV, telephone, digital or face-to-face fundraising
What we can offer you:
- range of health benefits
- 26 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
- Salary Finance, which empowers you to take control of your financial wellbeing
- and much more, which you can learn about
Interested? Here’s how to apply:
Application closing date: 4th May 2025
Virtual interview date: Week commencing 19th May 2025
Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. Please note, applications received after the closing date may not be responded to.
If you’re enthusiastic about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway and demonstrate how your experience is transferrable. You may be just the right candidate.
If successful, your recruitment journey will include:
1. Anonymised application form
2. Virtual interview via Microsoft Teams
Please note, the process may change slightly dependent on application numbers. We will inform you of any relevant changes.
Please email [email protected] if you require any adjustments to be made for you to complete your application or to participate in the recruitment journey
Making a better life for cats, because life is better with cats


Harris Hill are delighted to be working with a national charity to recruit for a Legacy and in Memory Manager in order to create and deliver strategies to maximise gifts in wills and in memory giving, ensuring sustainable income for the charity while providing exceptional supporter care. As part of this role, you will manage legacy administration, drive the growth of the charity's Free Wills programme, and develop meaningful ways to engage legacy and in memory supporters.
As a Legacy and in Memory Manager you will:
- Develop and implement a legacy giving plan to grow future income streams.
- Oversee legacy gift administration, ensuring efficient processing and compliance.
- Lead a team, providing support and guidance to the Legacy Executive and Administrator.
- Expand the charity's Free Wills programme and promote in memory fundraising.
- Develop innovative marketing campaigns to raise awareness of legacy and in memory giving.
- Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including funeral directors and law firms.
- Ensure exceptional stewardship of legacy and in memory supporters through personalised engagement.
To be successful, you must have experience:
- Proven experience in legacy and/or in memory fundraising.
- Experience in a supporter/customer-facing role, ideally in the charity sector.
- Strong understanding of legacy administration, probate law, and regulatory requirements.
- Excellent relationship building skills and ability to manage multiple projects.
- Empathy and sensitivity when working with bereaved families and supporters.
- Passion for the mission and values of the charity.
Salary: £38,000 - £45,000 per annum
Contract type:Full-time, permanent
Location- Midlands, 3 days in the office
Closing date: 7th May at 8am
Interview: TBC
Recruitment process: Cv and Supporting Statement to
If this sounds like you, then please do get in touch ASAP!
Unfortunately, due to resource capacity, we will only contact candidates that are shortlisted for interview. Therefore if you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of the closing date please note your application has been unsuccessful.
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.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Join Our Team as Head of Finance
Are you a qualified accountant with a passion for making a difference? Do you have a knack for financial analysis and strategic development? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!
About Us:
We are a dynamic organisation dedicated to supporting community projects, retail initiatives, and national fundraising efforts. Our mission is to create a positive impact through strategic financial management and exceptional customer service. We are always on the lookout for talented individuals who are passionate about bringing their skills to advance our work tackling poverty in all its forms. This is a great opportunity to work for a flexible employer committed to its staff. The St Vincent de Paul Society is accredited IIP at Silver level and is proud to be a Living Wage Employer.
Working Hours: You will be contracted to 37.5 hours per week, Mondays to Fridays
Location: St Vincent’s Store, Allenby House, Rees Way, Bradford, BD3 0DZ. There is the potential for hybrid working.
Contract: Permanent
Salary: Up to £55,000 per annum
Requirements: This role is subject to 2 satisfactory references
Benefits Package:
- 33 days holiday (pro rata) per year inclusive of bank holidays, increasing to 38 days (pro rata) with service
- Employee assistance programme
- Retail discounts
- An extra day off on your birthday
- Buy/sell holiday scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free will writing
- 1x annual salary death in service benefit
- And lots more
Key Responsibilities:
- Strategic Financial Management: Oversee financial transactions for various projects, including retail, trading, and community support.
- Year-End Accounts: Lead the production and reporting of consolidated year-end accounts, ensuring compliance with legal obligations.
- Business Partnering: Collaborate with managers, budget holders, and the Director of Finance to provide financial insights and support.
- Internal Audits: Conduct internal audits and monitor financial activities to identify and report irregularities.
- Taxation and Compliance: Ensure VAT compliance, oversee Gift Aid schemes, and manage annual tax computations and returns.
- Payroll Oversight: Review monthly payrolls and ensure accurate processing.
- Fundraising Support: Partner with the Fundraising and Communications team to oversee financial aspects of fundraising initiatives.
- Financial Reporting: Prepare accurate, timely management information and provide strategic insights for decision-making.
- Support and Cover: Assist in the overall management of the finance function, helping to embed a high-performance culture. Provide support and cover for the Director of Finance as required.
Person Specification:
- Qualifications: CCAB recognised qualified accountant.
- Experience: Minimum 5 years in senior finance roles, with experience in complex organisational structures and the charity, voluntary, or retail sectors. Experience liaising with auditors, business advisers, and board members.
Skills:
- Advanced IT and data manipulation skills, particularly in Excel (SUMIFS, VLOOKUPS, Pivot Tables).
- Impeccable attention to detail and dedication to accuracy.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks effectively.
- Good organisational skills, including the ability to prioritise and allocate tasks to ensure deadlines are met.
Why Join Us?
- Impactful Work: Contribute to meaningful projects that make a difference in the community.
- Professional Growth: Opportunities for training, development, and career advancement.
- Collaborative Environment: Work with a supportive team of professionals dedicated to excellence.
If you are a proactive, detail-oriented financial expert looking to take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you!
How to apply: If you have the relevant skills and experience to fulfil this role successfully, please click apply. If you require any adjustments throughout your journey with us, please let us know.
Closing date: 15th May 2025
Interviews: 20th May 2025
Whilst we ask that staff have a connection to Christian values, religion is not considered in recruitment as we value people of all faiths or none.
Previous candidates need not apply. Unfortunately, if you have not received a response within four weeks of your application, you have not been successful on this occasion. We encourage early applications as we may close the listing early once sufficient applicants have been received.
The St Vincent de Paul Society (SVP) was established in England and Wales in 1844 and is part of a large and thriving Christian voluntary movement dedicated to tackling poverty in all its forms by providing practical assistance to people in need in 153 countries. Our core value is one of service and we treat each person as a unique individual deserving of dignity and respect. Person-to-person contact is therefore at the heart of our work and spending time with people is our greatest gift. We offer non-judgemental support to anyone in need, regardless of faith, race, gender, sexual orientation, background, or circumstances.


The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Brooke’s work across Africa, Asia and Latin America transforms the lives of animals and people in the communities we serve. Our vision is of a world in which working horses, donkeys and mules are free from suffering and have a life worth living.
As Content Planning Manager, you will join Brooke’s Fundraising and Communications Directorate at an exciting time as we deliver our five-year strategy. You’ll play a key role in shaping and coordinating compelling written and visual content that engages supporters across every stage of the funnel.
You will manage the full content process from gathering and creation to sharing and measurement. Line managing a small team, you’ll also support our international communications colleagues, including coordinating a conference to bring together colleagues from across the globe. Working closely with the Brand Manager, you will ensure all content whether copy, imagery, video or design reflects and strengthens the Brooke brand.
The ideal candidate will have experience in designing and implementing content strategies, with a strong grasp of workflow processes for both online and offline channels. You’ll be a strategic thinker with excellent stakeholder management and planning skills, and a confident communicator who can tell impactful stories tailored to different audiences.
If you are passionate about creating powerful, strategic content that engages supporters and strengthens brand impact, apply now and play a vital role in shaping Brooke’s communications for the future.
At Brooke, we celebrate diversity and the creative new ideas it brings. We actively encourage applications from all backgrounds, in particular global majority candidates, candidates from a social mobility background, disabled and neuro-diverse candidates, and candidates under 25 as these groups are currently under-represented at Brooke.
We are aware that studies have shown that women and global majority candidates are less likely to apply for a role if they feel they do not meet the full criteria of the job description. If you feel you meet the majority of the criteria, we would love to hear from you.
We offer a variety of flexible working options to best support our staff and to ensure our working practices are as inclusive as possible.
This role may close early depending on responses
Salary: The annual salary for this position is a competitive £55,000, offered as a spot salary
Location: London Old Street (with flexible hybrid working options)
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time 37.5 per week – we are also open to flexible/part time applicants
Closing date: Wednesday the 7th of May at 11:30pm
Please note that interviews will be taking place on Wednesday 21st of May. This will consist of a formal interview followed by a stakeholder panel interview on the same day.
Do you have a deep understanding of high-value fundraising and a proven track record in leading and motivating multi-disciplinary teams? Are you skilled at identifying and presenting funding opportunities, while building strong relationships to drive success? If so, we invite you to apply for the newly created role of High Value Operations & Stewardship Lead. Join us in Shelter’s Fight for Home and help shape and lead our fundraising strategy!
About the role
This is a brand-new role at Shelter, which will give the post-holder the opportunity to head up a new function which is key to support our bold ambitions to grow high value income and provide best in class donor stewardship and experience. You will have the opportunity to shape our High Value Partnerships Operations and Stewardship function, making it your own. It is a very exciting time to be joining us as we launch our new four-year strategic plan.
In this vital cross collaborative High Value Partnerships position, the role will involve leading and developing our team of subject matter experts in Prospect Research and Development, Fundraising Information and Cases for Support and High Value Events. You will be ensuring all three streams are working in a collaborative, supportive and dynamic manner, underpinning high value income growth and first-class supporter experience.
Furthermore, you will champion and embed best practice in high value fundraising operations, working to develop processes and systems that support fundraising and ensure that fundraisers are equipped with the tools and assets they need to be able to fundraise efficiently and effectively through every step of the donor journey. You will also oversee the implementation and development of a high value fundraising information and stewardship strategy and will ensure the effective translation of organisational plans and work into creative support approaches and communications. You will play a key role in developing and delivering our high value supporter experience, ensuring our donors understand the impact of their donation and feel inspired to donate again.
About you
We’re looking for a dynamic and experienced individual who has a strong understanding of high-value fundraising and a proven track record of leading and motivating multi-disciplinary teams, ideally within a fundraising operations environment. You will need to have the ability to identify fundraising opportunities within complex strategic plans and be able to effectively shape these into compelling presentations for potential funders to drive income.
Being a natural relationship-builder, you will excel at collaborating and influencing teams both within and outside of fundraising to drive success and achieve shared goals.
Apply to be part of our team and be the change you want to see in society.
Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.
Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We’re here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own.
We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.
About the team
The newly formed High Value Operations & Stewardship team will sit in the High Value Partnerships (HVP) sub-directorate which is part of Shelter’s Income Generation directorate. It’s an award-winning team that is responsible for all areas of high value income generation across philanthropy, trusts and foundations, statutory funders, corporate partners and legacies to power Shelter’s fight for home.
Shelter’s High Value Partnerships (HVP) team is an energetic group of around 50 talented professionals who collectively raise over £30 million each year through voluntary and statutory income. By harnessing the support, networks, influence, and expertise of our supporters, the team plays a crucial role in powering our mission to fight for home.
As our portfolio of high-value funders continues to grow—and with ambitious targets ahead—we’re building a dedicated operations function to act as the central hub for knowledge, insight, and coordination within HVP. This new function will lead enabling projects and drive collaboration across Shelter, ensuring our fundraisers have everything they need to secure transformational support.
How to apply
Please click ‘Apply for Job’ below. You are required to submit a CV and a supporting statement. The supporting statement should include responses to the ‘About You’ points in the job description of no more than 350 words each. Please provide specific examples following the STAR format and ensure you demonstrate how you address the behaviours below throughout your responses:
- We work together to achieve our shared purpose
- We enable decision making
- We create change and align behind our strategy
Any applications submitted without a supporting statement will not be considered.
About Shelter
Home is a human right. It’s our foundation and where we thrive. Yet everyday millions of people are being devastated by the housing emergency.
We exist to defend the right to a safe home. Because home is everything.
We need ambitious, passionate people to join us. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.
Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. To win this fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, equitable and transparent. We are committed to combating racism both within and outside Shelter. We welcome you on our journey to becoming truly anti-racist.
Safeguarding statement
Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.
Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you looking for your next Philanthropy Manager role, this is a great opportunity to shape and lead a mid-value fundraising programme, securing donations between £500-£5000 per yea
Hybrid role with two days in London. Full or part time will be considered
The Charity
A well respected organisation that is tackling the most pressing legal injustices of our time and inspiring people to engage and support in their mission to defend fundamental rights and hold power to account.
You would be joining a passionate team, as well as having access to some fantastic benefits including 25 annual leave days in addition to bank holidays, a 10% pension contribution scheme after a year in the role and flexible working to accommodate the post-holder.
The Role
Design, implement, and manage a compelling mid-value fundraising programme, including donor acquisition strategies, stewardship marketing products, and supporter journeys.
Lead the delivery of the programme in its entirety, with responsibility for budgets, stakeholder engagement, creative development, delivery, and evaluation.
Cultivate one-to-some and one-to-one relations with mid-value and, in time, major donors with a view to establishing long term relationships
The Candidate
Detailed knowledge of successful membership fundraising schemes and/or donor development.
An ability to identify, research and qualify potential donors.
An ability to build, cultivate and steward long-term donor relationships.
IMPORTANT NOTE
Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful, but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.
We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.
Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.
Prostate Cancer Research aims to develop and deliver breakthrough medicines and treatments to achieve a world where people are free from the impact of prostate cancer. The organisation believes that it is only through research that we can build a future in which no family will have to fear losing a loved one to prostate cancer. In the last four years, we have expanded the amount of research it funds by four times.
Prostate Cancer Research is seeking a an experienced, dynamic and driven Trusts & Statutory Executive. The role will take a lead on identifying and securing collaboration and funding opportunities with both existing and prospective partners, developing and managing a pipeline of funding partners that align with PCR’s mission and core programmes of work.
Since 2018, PCR has significantly increased income from Trusts & Foundations and Statutory sources, as well as working in collaboration with other medical research charities and non-profits. This is a newly created and integral role within the Partnership Fundraising team to build on this work and will be key to identifying and nurturing relationships with prospective partners and funders, as well as developing and implementing comprehensive partnership strategies to engage existing and prospective partners.
The ideal candidate will have demonstrable experience of developing and nurturing relationships with funding partners (with experience of identifying and securing at least five-figure income), understanding complex issues and working with others to identify solutions, and producing compelling funding proposals in support of this work. They will also have excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the proven ability to build and manage strong, impactful relationships.
Finally, candidates must have a passion for securing funding that will help improve the lives of people with prostate cancer and a commitment to advancing healthcare through strategic partnerships and collaboration.
Key Responsibilities
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Conduct proactive prospecting and qualification of Trusts & Statutory funding opportunities to build a robust pipeline of potential funders.
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Identify and nurture relationships with prospective Trust & Foundations and Statutory funding partners aligned with the mission and values of PCR.
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Develop and implement comprehensive partnership strategies to engage existing and prospective funding partners.
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Stay informed about PCR’s current and future work and translate larger, complex programmes of work into relevant, compelling funding asks.
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Work closely with PCR's delivery departments and other income streams to identify, develop and maximise income generation opportunities.
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Lead the preparation and submission of funding applications and reports for both existing and prospective funders.
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Develop compelling, high-quality proposals for new and existing programmes, ensuring they are tailored to each funder’s priorities and aligned with organisational objectives.
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Lead negotiations and secure funding support from funding partners for activities aligned with PCR’s programmes of work.
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Effectively manage project monitoring and reporting for PCR’s existing funded activities with identified funding partners, including regular communication, reporting, and public recognition of contributions (as appropriate), working closely with PCR’s delivery and communications teams.
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Stay informed of industry trends, giving initiatives, and relevant developments to inform partnership strategies and opportunities.
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Represent PCR at external events, conferences, and meetings to promote partnership opportunities and expand our network, as required.
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Database management to record pipeline and enable strategic planning against established KPIs and income targets.
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Support Director of Partnerships to monitor and report income performance to PCR’s Board of Trustees.
For a full list of desirable candidate experience, please see the attached job description.
How to apply
Please apply by submitting a copy of your CV and a supporting statement (no more than 2 pages) highlighting your suitability for the position and why you are interested in the position.
There will be a two-stage interview process. The first interview will be online (via Teams), and the second will be an in-person interview at our offices in Holborn, London.
PCR is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.
Transforming Research. Transforming lives.


The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Sitting within the Supporter Led Fundraising (SLF) department, the Sporting Events Team at Alzheimer’s Research UK (ARUK) is responsible for securing over £3.5m income from individuals and groups fundraising through mass participation events including The London Marathon, International Marathons, The Great North Run, Threshold Events and more!
As one of two Sporting Event Managers, you will join a busy and successful team of 10 responsible for the delivery and optimisation of our events portfolio. We are looking for an exceptional individual, who will lead on the planning, project management and delivery of ARUK’s flagship third-party events, including London Landmarks, Own Place in Event Fundraising and challenge events.
This is a line management role, currently responsible for 4 direct reports and the strategic oversight of the events they manage. You will work closely with the other Sporting Event Manager to ensure consistency with supporter stewardship, manage budgets and support in financial planning, review team capacity and identify and manage priorities throughout the event calendar year, ensuring efficiency and a first-class supporter experience, with an overall goal of maximising income for dementia research.
You will be an integral part of the SLF Managers Team, helping drive our ambitious organisation growth and ultimately helping us find a cure. The role is managed by the Head of Sporting Events & Volunteering (HoSV).
Main duties and responsibilities of the role:
Line Management
· Line management of the high performing 2x Sporting Events Officers and 2x Sporting Events Executives; inspiring and driving their success to ensure they remain highly motivated in their roles, achieve their targets and play a key part in the performance of the wider Sporting Events Team, and Alzheimer’s Research UK.
· Monitor, review, and empower direct reports to ensure effective communication across the wider team and with key stakeholders e.g. volunteering, RFO’s and wider SLF.
· Support your direct line reports in their development, helping them to spot opportunities for growth.
Monitoring and Reporting
· Manage the Sporting team’s income and expenditure budget, including monthly reporting, and supporting HoSV with monthly reforecasts, and annual budget and operational plan setting.
· Review participation and income against event targets to track impact, ROI and cost income ratio and report back to HoSV regularly.
· Ensure the fundraising CRM (salesforce) is being used effectively to facilitate accurate supporter stewardship and financial reporting.
· Use data insights and trends to support the HoSV in budgeting, forecasting and event portfolio reviews.
· Continue to review and be willing to change Sporting Event Team processes and contribute to wider organisational process changes where necessary.
· Support the embedding of our CRM system: Salesforce, including writing processes and ensuring CRM best practice across the team.
Relationship Management
· Build and maintain excellent working relationships with our third-party event providers and identify new opportunities and ensure all avenues are being optimised for ARUK.
· Identify and steward alongside the Regional Fundraising Officers’ high-value supporters to ensure we are spotting opportunities beyond their current event.
· Work collaboratively within SLF, to ensure all fundraising opportunities are shared and communicated and resources are available.
· Work closely with the Marketing & Engagement Team to brief in marketing requirements, share trends, learnings, and results to optimise future activities.
· Work closely with managers from SLF Departments and work together as a management team to support on the strategic direction of ARUK, as well as deliver any tactical projects.
· Support and consult with any cross functional teams to deliver our third-party events portfolio.
Strategy & Operational Planning
· Work in consultation with the HoSV to develop the sporting events strategy and annual tactical plan for ARUK to continue to build income in this area.
· Work with HoSV to further develop our events strategy for 2026 onwards.
· Stay abreast of sector sporting events activity to ensure effective positioning and marketing of events.
Stewardship and Supporter experience:
· Plan and deliver an excellent communications journey for sporting event participants including exploring new technologies and how we can talk to our supporters in the way most effective and relevant to them- whether that be email, phone, face to face or SMS. Whilst also ensuring it aligns with wider stewardship goals with the charity and future cross-sell asks.
· Attend third-party events and oversee appropriate staff and volunteer representation to give the maximum brand presence and give the supporters the best possible event day experience e.g. Cambridge Half, London Marathon, London Landmarks, Great North Run and any other events where we need staff.
· Work with the wider SLF team to share best practise, ‘surprise and delight’ success and re-engagement activity to help drive long-term loyalty.
· Work with Regional Fundraising Officers, Philanthropy and Corporate Partnerships teams to pass over warm and relevant supporters at the best points in their individual stewardship journeys.
· Work alongside Data and Insights Teams to understand the potential lifetime value of our sporting events participants and ensure opportunities are developed for supporters to hold a long-term fundraising relationship with ARUK.
What we are looking for:
· Experience of delivering mass participation fundraising, in particular managing high-profile/ large third-party event partnerships
· Great knowledge and passion for building excellent supporter relationships and ensuring supporters feel valued and thanked appropriately.
· Good practice and understanding of GDPR and compliance.
· Supporter/stakeholder management experience.
· Project management experience.
· Proven track record of meeting or exceeding financial and non-financial targets.
· Line Management experience.
· Excellent CRM/database management skills.
· Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
· An ability to manage a busy and varied workload.
· First-class organisational skills.
· Excellent attention to detail.
· Skilled at building excellent relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
· A positive and contagious enthusiasm to inspire others.
· An approachable team player who is always seeking opportunities for collaboration.
· An interest in data analysis and financial aptitude.
· Flexibility to work unsociable hours and willingness to travel.
Additional Information:
Ways of working: As part of our Agile ways of working you will be required to work approximately 2 days a week from the office, which is subject to the requirements of the role and the business needs. Flexibility on where you work can be split between working from home and our office.
Roles that are classed as part of the Agile ways of working are not able to claim any costs for Mileage/Travel on Public Transport, Accommodation and/or Meals. This includes when attending the office for various meetings/events.
Our Office: Our office is at 3 Riverside, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6AD.
Salary: Circa £43,000 per annum, plus benefits
Please download the Vacancy Pack on our website for more information.
The closing date for applications is the 5th May 2025, with interviews being arrange once shortlisting has been completed. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date. We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity, as on occasion we may have to bring forward the interview date and/or the closing date based on the needs of the business. Although a possibility, this will only happen in exceptional circumstances. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date.
We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented. Any offer of employment is however subject to you having the right to work in the UK.
As part of our commitment to being an inclusive employer and ensuring fairness and consistency in our selection process, we will handle your CV and application with the utmost confidentiality. While we strive to anonymise your CV where possible, there are certain sections, such as the application question, that cannot be fully anonymised. We kindly ask that you remove any personal information, including your name, when answering the application question. The hiring panel will not have access to your personal details, such as your name and address, until you are invited for an interview. Should you require any adjustments at either the application or interview stage, please contact us via our website.
How to apply: Please create an online account using our Online Recruitment Platform which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies page. You will be able to attach your CV to your application and track the status of your application.
About Alzheimer’s Research UK: Alzheimer's Research UK is the UK's leading dementia research charity. Our mission is to accelerate progress towards a cure. Today 1 in 2 people will be impacted by dementia, either through caring for a loved one, developing it themselves or tragically both. But there is hope.
There has never been a more important and exciting time in dementia research. With promising new drugs in clinical trials that slow the progression of the diseases that cause it, and revolutionary new ways to diagnose them on the horizon, we are now at a tipping point. Working with the smartest minds globally and across the UK, with industry and academia, Alzheimer’s Research UK is uniquely placed to invest in the very best research identifying barriers to a cure and knocking them down so that there are more and better treatments for everyone with dementia. For the first time in history, we can see a future where people with dementia can get a swift and accurate diagnosis, and effective treatments that could slow or even stop their disease. We stand for everyone affected by dementia. We stand for a cure.
In 2024, we were incredibly proud to be awarded a 3-star accreditation by Best Companies which recognises ‘World Class’ levels of workplace engagement. This is the second consecutive time; we have been awarded a Best Companies 3-star accreditation.
We were also listed in the prestigious Best Companies lists:
· 18th in the 100 Best Large Companies to Work For in the UK.
· 10th in the 50 Best Companies to Work For in the East of England.
· 2nd in the 30 Best Companies to Work For in the Charity Sector.
In addition, we were also shortlisted for a special award recognising the work undertaken on reducing our environmental impact.
In 2021, we were awarded the HR Management award by The Charity Times for our Wellbeing initiatives throughout the pandemic.
In 2020, we demonstrated our commitment to changing the way we think and act about mental health in the workplace and signed the Time to Change Employer Pledge.
ARUK really does look after its people, where you will be able to add value and make a difference.
To view further details about working for us and the benefits we offer, please visit Alzheimer’s Research UK
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Oxford Playhouse is one of the country’s leading regional theatres and the only not-for-profit mid-scale venue in Oxfordshire. The theatre is at the heart of cultural life in the city and region, with a wonderfully rich heritage of live performance, drama, dance, music and comedy. It also produces mid-scale and studio productions, including a hugely popular pantomime which plays to audiences of over 40,000 each year.
As well as being a home for inspirational performance, The Playhouse is an active charity with artistic, social and educational aims. Through its Open House programme, a dynamic and wide-ranging outreach project, The Playhouse opens access for theatregoing and creative learning opportunities for thousands of people every year. It works closely with schools across the county to support literacy, distributes 2,500 free tickets to community groups, and works with partners including Age UK to deliver inclusive programmes for older people.
The Playhouse is immensely grateful to all those who support the organisation - its core funders Arts Council England, University of Oxford, St John’s College Oxford, and Oxford City Council - as well as many charitable trusts, foundations, businesses, individuals and audience members. This support underpins the work of Oxford Playhouse in presenting and producing world-class theatre on our stages; offering inspiring creative opportunities to young people and the next generation of artists; and enriching people’s lives and communities through the arts.
Oxford Playhouse is looking for a dynamic leader with a passion for the cultural sector, exceptional communication skills, and a proven track record in fundraising and donor relations to join the organisation as its Development Director. If you are an experienced fundraiser who can drive positive change, we’d love to receive your application.
Working closely with our newly strengthened governance team, and the Artistic Director and CEO Mike Tweddle (appointed 2023) and Executive Director Marianne Jacques, this is an exciting time to be joining The Playhouse, helping to shape the development strategy for the organisation, lead our fundraising plans around a capital project to make our building fully accessible and welcoming to all.
For full details visit Oxford Playhouse website.
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Prospectus is working with an impactful organisation who transform the lives of young people from disadvantaged backgrounds by investing in the best education and employment non-profit organisations. They give them long-term funding, pro-bono support and our strategic expertise, and influence policy to deliver systemic change, so that more young people get the education, qualifications, and opportunities they need for a fulfilling life. Impetus has a vision for a society where all young people, regardless of their background, can thrive in school, secure crucial qualifications, and take their first steps into the world of work on the journey to sustained employment in adulthood, for a fulfilling life.
With an excellent CEO, Board and a dynamic Senior Leadership Team, this Director of Philanthropy and Partnerships role will lead the organisations ambitious fundraising and engagement strategy, securing major philanthropic gifts, corporate partnerships and pro bono support with the support of an exceptional Philanthropy Team.
Director of Philanthropy and Partnerships
Permanent
London with hybrid working 2 days per week in the Charing Cross Office
£102,992 per annum
The Director of Philanthropy and Partnerships will be part of the Senior Leadership Team and be responsible for overseeing a team of 16 and working towards growing annual income from £10 million to £12m-£14 million within the next few years, as well as securing £2m-£3 million in pro bono support. With a view to grow income this position will have a strategic role in refining and leading donor engagement and stewardship. With direct line management of four excellent Directors, this role will work and lead the team to think innovatively in how to grow new donor networks and engagement approaches to achieve income growth.
The successful candidate will be able to evidence extensive high value fundraising experience in complex organisations, with notable examples of successfully securing six and seven-figure gifts from major donors, corporates, and foundations. This person will have proven experience of leading successful teams to achieve income and engagement growth of a multimillion-pound level. They will also be an experienced senior leader and ideally have knowledge of the education, children, or youth sectors. They will champion an inclusive culture and align with Impetus' mission and values.
Application information
Closing date for completed applications is midnight on 18 th May. Preliminary interviews will take place w/c 26 th May and panel interviews with Impetus the w/c 2 nd June.
To apply
To apply for the role please upload your CV together with a supporting statement.
Prospectus is committed to providing equality of opportunity and welcome candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds. For all job opportunities and progression, job applicants and employees will receive equal treatment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation. If you have any disability and would like assistance with completing an application, then please contact Rhiannon Mehta at Prospectus.
If you feel you meet some of the criteria but not all, we really hope you'll enquire and learn more. Prospectus can advise and support on each part of the role and hopefully your application, so we look forward to hearing from you.
Join the Royal Air Forces Association as their Corporate Partnerships Manager
Drive strategic business development and make a real difference to the RAF community.
- Location: Leicester (Agile working available, with two days in the office and occasional weekend work for events)
- Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
- Salary: £33,820 - £35,600
Charity People is proud to partner with the Royal Air Forces Association, a leading welfare and wellbeing charity supporting over 85,000 RAF personnel, veterans, and their families each year. The Association ensures that no member of the RAF community faces adversity alone by delivering vital services and raising funds through corporate partnerships and events.
They are seeking a Corporate Partnerships Manager with a strong background in business development, commercial partnerships, and or corporate fundraising-someone confident in making the ask, pitching at a senior level, and building meaningful, mutually beneficial relationships.
About the Role
You will lead the development of new business opportunities and maximise existing partnerships to raise vital funds and awareness for the RAF Association's mission. Reporting to the Head of Corporate Partnerships and Events, you'll also work closely with the Events Manager to create compelling engagement and networking opportunities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Promote and grow the corporate and major giving programme to meet and exceed income targets.
- Identify, pitch, and secure new partnerships across a wide range of industries.
- Develop tailored sponsorship and fundraising propositions that align with corporate partner goals.
- Build and maintain high-value relationships with businesses and high-net-worth individuals.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver compelling impact reports and ensure excellent partner stewardship.
- Represent the RAF Association at key events and act as a senior ambassador of the charity.
About You:
We welcome candidates from both the charity and commercial sectors, especially those with a strong business development, client relationship management, or B2B sales background. A background in or understanding of the RAF/military/Defence sector would be ideal.
- Demonstrated success in securing and managing corporate partnerships or commercial clients.
- A confident communicator with experience creating and delivering high-impact pitches and proposals.
- Strategic and driven, with a track record of meeting income or sales targets.
- Excellent networking skills and an ability to open doors and build rapport at all levels.
- Strong project management and organisational abilities.
- Passionate about supporting the RAF community and driving social impact.
A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are required.
Why Join the RAF Association?
- Generous Leave: 36 days (including bank holidays), birthday/wellbeing day, and option to buy extra leave.
- Agile Working: Flexible arrangements plus TOIL for extra hours.
- Financial Support: 5% matched pension, life insurance (4x salary), sick pay, and childcare vouchers.
- Health & Wellbeing: Eye tests, flu jabs, Medicash plan, and paid medical leave.
- Exclusive Perks: RAF Association membership, volunteering, discounts, and reservist leave.
If you're ready to bring your business acumen and relationship-building flair to a rewarding role, we'd love to hear from you.
Please send your CV to Priya at Charity People.
Due to the urgency of this role, we are advertising this position on a rolling basis, which means applications will be shared as and when received if this affects you in anyway, please reach out directly to Priya.
Interview dates: TBC
Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion. We match charity needs with the skills and experiences of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender identity, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We know that greater diversity leads to even greater results for the charities we work with.
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Role Purpose
The Operations Director is a critical leadership role responsible for ensuring the efficient and effective running of all operational aspects of Katherine Low Settlement. This role oversees the day-to-day operational leadership of the charity, ensuring that its systems, processes, and teams are aligned with strategic objectives and compliant with relevant legislation.
This position will lead on programme delivery, financial management, human resources, IT infrastructure, risk and compliance, governance, and facilities management, ensuring that the organisation operates smoothly and sustainably. The post-holder will act as the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), embedding a strong safeguarding culture across the organisation, and also be responsible for policy development and culture and wellbeing.
As a key member of the senior leadership team, the Operations Director will work closely with the CEO, Board of Trustees, funders, partners, and staff to drive organisational effectiveness and ensure that the charity can continue delivering high-impact work.
Key Responsibilities
Operational Leadership & Organisational Strategy
- Provide strategic leadership for all operational functions, ensuring alignment with the organisation’s mission and strategic objectives.
- Develop and implement efficient systems, processes, and policies to improve operational effectiveness.
- Work closely with the CEO and Board of Trustees to ensure that the charity is resilient, agile, and positioned for sustainable growth.
- Oversee cross-departmental collaboration, ensuring that operations support and enhance programme delivery.
- Lead on operational planning, resource allocation, and impact measurement.
Programme Delivery & Impact
- Ensure all programmes and services are effectively designed, resourced, and evaluated to achieve the best outcomes.
- Lead on the development of monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) frameworks to track programme impact and efficiency.
- Work with programme teams to ensure services are inclusive, accessible, and responsive to the needs of beneficiaries.
- Identify and mitigate operational risks that could affect programme delivery.
Financial & Resource Management
- Oversee financial planning, budgeting, and management in partnership with the Finance Team and CEO.
- Ensure financial policies, processes, and controls are in place and adhered to.
- Work with the fundraising team to ensure grant and contract funding is effectively managed and reported.
- Ensure long-term financial sustainability through effective resource allocation and cost efficiency.
- Support the development of business models, funding strategies, and income diversification.
Safeguarding & Risk Management - Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)
- As the Designated Safeguarding Lead (a role delegated by the Chief Executive), ensure robust safeguarding policies, procedures, and practices are in place.
- Provide training and guidance to staff on safeguarding responsibilities and best practices.
- Oversee the Deputy Safeguarding Leads, acting as the main point of contact for safeguarding concerns from them, ensuring they are appropriately reported and addressed.
- Embed a strong safeguarding culture, ensuring that all programmes and services prioritise the safety and wellbeing of beneficiaries.
Human Resources, People Management & Wellbeing
- Lead the HR function, ensuring best practices in recruitment, retention, staff development, and performance management.
- Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), embedding a culture of fairness and opportunity for all.
- Develop and implement HR policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with employment law and best practice.
- Promote staff wellbeing, fostering a positive and supportive working environment.
- Line manage operational staff, providing leadership, mentoring, and professional development opportunities.
IT Infrastructure, Systems & Data Management
- Oversee the organisation’s IT strategy, ensuring systems and processes are secure, efficient, and fit for purpose.
- Lead on the implementation and management of Salesforce (or another complex CRM system), ensuring data integrity and effective reporting.
- Ensure cybersecurity, data protection, and GDPR compliance, embedding best practices across the organisation.
- Identify and implement digital solutions to enhance operational effectiveness.
Governance, Risk & Compliance
- Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and ethical standards, including charity governance, employment law, and safeguarding.
- Work closely with the Board of Trustees, providing reports and operational insights to support decision-making.
- Develop and maintain an effective risk management framework, ensuring risks are identified, assessed, and mitigated.
- Oversee all policy development, ensuring policies are up to date, legally compliant, and well-embedded across the organisation.
Facilities & Office Management
- Oversee the management of charity premises, assets, and office operations.
- Ensure facilities are safe, secure, and compliant with health and safety regulations.
- Lead on business continuity planning and disaster recovery strategies.
Person Specification
Essential Experience & Skills
- Proven experience in a senior operational leadership role, ideally within the charity or non-profit sector.
- Strong understanding of programme management, financial oversight, HR, IT, and governance.
- Demonstrable experience of managing budgets using complex Excel spreadsheets.
- Experience with Salesforce or another complex CRM system, including implementation, reporting, and data management.
- Demonstrable experience in people management, of multi-level and departmental teams, with the ability to lead, mentor, and develop high-performing teams.
- Strong knowledge of safeguarding best practices, with experience as a Designated Safeguarding Lead
- Strong policy development and implementation skills, ensuring compliance and operational efficiency.
- Experience in culture and wellbeing initiatives, fostering a positive workplace environment.
- Experience working with Boards of Trustees and governance structures.
- Excellent risk management, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with proven experience of building relationships with funders, partners, and regulatory bodies.
Desirable Experience & Skills
- Experience in charity fundraising operations.
- Knowledge of GDPR, data protection, and cybersecurity best practices.
- Understanding of health and safety, facilities management.
Personal Attributes
- A strategic thinker who can balance day-to-day operations with long-term vision.
- A collaborative leader who values teamwork and inclusivity.
- A proactive problem solver, able to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
- A strong commitment to the values and mission of the Katherine Low Settlement.
Further Information
·Katherine Low Settlement is committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
·All offers to work at Katherine Low Settlement are subject to satisfactory references, which is standard KLS policy applicable to all roles. KLS also ask for an enhanced DBS (formerly known as CRB) check
·You will adhere to matters of confidentiality concerning this role and the KLS team
The above job description reflects the position at the time of writing; it is not intended to be a task list but indicates the general level of work involved. It is expected that duties will be reviewed and revised as required.
We work to reduce poverty and isolation and bring the community together.

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Salary: £37,181.68 per annum (plus London Weighting of £5,023.71 if applicable)
Location: Old Street London (with flexibility to work from home)
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time 37.5 hours
Closing date: Wednesday 7th May 2025 at 11:30pm
Do you have proven fundraising or commercial business development experience that includes being responsible for identifying and developing new income-generating opportunities, plus a real desire to work for one of the leading charities in its field?
Then join Shelter as a Corporate Partnerships Manager and you could soon be playing a vital role within our Income Generation directorate.
About the role
If you’d relish the chance to become a critical driver in delivering on Shelter’s Corporate Partnerships fundraising strategy, retain long term support from the private sector and drive growth in our portfolio to help tackle the housing emergency, read on. Among your challenges will be the need to leverage Shelter’s high levels of brand awareness and compelling cause-led employee fundraising products to drive engagement.
That will involve finding innovative ways to engage businesses and identify opportunities to maximise income from the private sector, their customers, and employees. Put simply, it’s an interesting and varied role that comes with lots of challenges and scope to develop both yourself and the fundraising opportunities.
We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.
About you
As well as a demonstrable track record in a fundraising or business development environment, you have a strong understanding of commercial and financial principles and a proven ability to apply them to improve business performance. You’re also great at monitoring performance and progress against agreed objectives and taking action to ensure deadlines and outcomes are achieved. Establishing priorities and developing clear, efficient, and logical plans to achieve your goals comes easily to you too, while your excellent interpersonal skills enable you to engage effectively with a range of stakeholders and convey your ideas succinctly and persuasively.
Apply to be part of our team and be the change you want to see in society.
Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.
Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We’re here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own.
We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.
About the team
Shelter has a mature fundraising program that has seen continuous year on year diversity and growth. The directorate generates over £48m gross income, of which a high percentage is unrestricted.
The directorate consists of Community and Events, Individual Giving, Planning and Improvement and High Value Partnerships, where this particular role sits. High Value Partnerships covers Major Donors, Trusts & Foundations, Legacies and Corporate fundraising, with the Corporate Partnerships team split between New Partnerships and Partnership Management.
How to Apply
Please click ‘Apply for Job’ on the advert. You are required to submit a CV and a supporting statement with responses to the points in the About You section of the job description of no more than 350 words each. Please provide specific examples following the STAR format.
Please ensure you demonstrate how you address the behaviours below throughout your responses:
- We prioritise diversity and have an inclusive and open mindset
- We enable decision-making
- We drive change aligned to our strategy
Any applications submitted without a supporting statement will not be considered.
About Shelter
Home is a human right. It’s our foundation and where we thrive. Yet everyday millions of people are being devastated by the housing emergency.
We exist to defend the right to a safe home. Because home is everything.
We need ambitious, passionate people to join us. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.
Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. To win this fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, equitable and transparent. We are committed to combating racism both within and outside Shelter. We welcome you on our journey to becoming truly anti-racist.
Safeguarding statement
Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.
Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.
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