Fundraising manager jobs in bethnal green, greater london

Job Title: Research Manager of Patient Programmes

Salary: £42,000-50,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Location: London-based office & home (flexible working, with minimum 2 days per week in London office) with some requirement to travel to attend meetings/training in the UK and overseas

Hours per week: 37.5 (full-time role)

Reporting to: Director of Patient and Clinical Research Programmes

Contract: Fixed term contract – 12 months (6w notice period) (ideal start date in August/September)

Our mission

Our mission is to lead new and determined efforts to find cures for Follicular Lymphoma (FL). The aim of all our programmes is to accelerate a transformative change in scientific research that will lead to better treatments and cures for FL patients. In choosing what work to do we are solely focused on output and impact.

We’re at a crucial point in our search for a cure for follicular lymphoma. Our pioneering research will lead to transformational treatments and our science is on the verge of future cures. With more support, we can radically reshape the future for everyone affected by follicular lymphoma.

The role

We are looking for an energetic and proactive individual to join our friendly team. As Research Manager of Patient Programmes, you'll have a crucial role in advancing our mission. A central focus of this role is to develop and lead patient-centred educational programs, webinars, and content that ensure patients are well-informed, actively engaged, and empowered throughout their journey. You will also play a key role in strengthening the Foundation’s connection with patients and advocacy groups, ensuring their voices are meaningfully reflected in our research agenda and broader mission. A critical and growing area of work for the Foundation is the systematic gathering and use of patient insights and data. This role will help shape and deliver that work, ensuring that lived experience informs everything we do, from research to support initiatives.

You will also lead the project management of our scientific events from planning through to delivery, ensuring they run smoothly, on time, and within budget. You’ll play a key role in delivering high-quality, engaging events that foster collaboration and advance knowledge in the field.

Key responsibilities

Strengthening patient engagement and education

• Education: Lead the delivery of impactful, patient-centred educational initiatives such as webinars, polls, and video content to inform and empower people living with FL, their families, and carers, and align with the Foundation’s mission to accelerate progress toward cure.
• Strategy Support: Support the Director of Patient and Clinical Research Programmes to develop and implement a long-term patient strategy that drives lasting impact and supports the Foundation’s mission to find a cure.
• Partnership Development: Build and maintain strong relationships with FL patients, advocacy groups, and other stakeholders to ensure patient perspectives shape our programmes and research priorities with a clear line of sight to cure.
• Insights: Lead the systematic collection and analysis of patient insights and data to inform Foundation strategy, research funding, programme design and acceleration to cure.
• Strengthen the Patient Voice and Community Engagement: Collaborate with the marketing and communications team to ensure the patient voice is heard and reflected in content, using accessible language and social media to drive engagement and connection across the FL community. Champion the integration of lived experience across the Foundation’s work, helping to ensure that real-world needs and voices are reflected in our outputs and outcomes.
• Impact Measurement and Evaluation: Support in the design and lead the delivery of impact measurement frameworks to assess the effectiveness of patient engagement, education initiatives, and programme outcomes.

Planning and management of scientific events

• Scientific Event Management: Lead the end-to-end project management of scientific events, conferences, and symposiums, ensuring smooth execution, timely delivery, and alignment with strategic goals.
• Patient Voice Integration: Ensure the patient voice is actively integrated into event planning and content, fostering meaningful collaboration between researchers, clinicians, and the patient community.
• Event Content Development and Impact Reporting: Coordinate development of workshop and conference materials, and support comprehensive outcome reporting to capture key insights and inform future initiatives.

Other duties

• Collaborate with the fundraising team to develop materials for engaging donors. Provide research insights and data to support fundraising efforts, grants and donor communication.
• Work in alignment with the Foundation’s values and maintain the reputation and standing of the Foundation.
• Ensure confidentiality is always maintained and adhere to General Data Protection Regulations across all areas of work.
• Carry out any other duties within the scope and purpose of the role as requested by their line manager.

Who we are looking for

We are seeking an energetic and empathetic individual with a proven track record of working closely with patient communities, particularly within cancer or related health fields. The ideal candidate will be passionate about amplifying the patient voice and ensuring lived experience drives research and education efforts.

Key attributes include:

Essential criteria:

• A minimum of 5-10 years of experience in the cancer or a related field.
• BSc essential, Masters degree/PhD in the medical or related field desirable.
• Experience leading patient-centred initiatives, educational programmes, or events that inform and engage the patient community.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate closely with leadership to develop and implement long-term patient strategies that create meaningful, lasting impact.
• Solid understanding of clinical research and how patient insights can accelerate progress toward improved treatments and cures.
• Experience in project management and coordinating multifaceted programmes or events.
• Strong relationship-building skills with patient communities, advocacy groups, industry and other diverse stakeholders to effectively incorporate patient perspectives into programme design and research priorities. Experience in qualitative or mixed methods research desirable.
• Experience in systematically collecting, analysing, and applying patient insights and data to inform organisational strategy, research funding decisions, and programme development.
• Passion for championing patient lived experience and ensuring it is embedded across all aspects of organizational work, from research to education and support initiatives.
• Likely to have worked in non-profit sector or medical research sector.

We are looking for someone who believes deeply in the power of patient voices to transform research and care and is excited to help drive lasting impact for the follicular lymphoma community.

Hours of work and holidays:

This is a full-time role with working hours generally surround 9-5 Monday to Friday.  It should be noted that some events will take place over weekends and Bank Holidays when your presence will be required, which will be compensated with time in lieu. 

Please also find below a summary of the FLF UK benefits:

• 25 days annual leave (FTE), plus bank holidays
• Hybrid, flexible working.
• Enhanced sick pay – up to 10 fully paid sick days per year
• Nest pension scheme
• Group Life Insurance, which includes:
  • Day-to-day wellbeing support
  • Later-life care support
  • Virtual GP access
  • Bereavement counselling
  • Flexible hybrid working
  • Emotional and practical support

CRM Product Manager 

Contract type: Permanent – 35 hours per week 

Location: London, United Kingdom.

UK hybrid working – a minimum of 40 % of working time is spent face-to-face (London office, external meetings or travel).

60/40 hybrid working at WaterAid means roughly three days wherever you work best and two days together in person. 
 

Salary: £57,415 - £60,436 per year with excellent benefits

Change starts with water. Change starts with you. 

Every day, millions of people live without clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene. WaterAid exists to change that – for everyone, everywhere. Join us, and your energy will help unlock people’s potential and create a fairer future. 

About WaterAid 

We’re a global federation driven by one vision: a world where everyone, everywhere has clean water, sanitation and hygiene by 2030. Powered by our values of Respect, Accountability, Courage, Collaboration, Integrity and Innovation, we work alongside communities, partners and supporters to make change happen. 

About the team 

The CRM Product Team at WaterAid UK drives data-led fundraising and campaigning by collaborating across departments to ensure our Dynamics365 CRM system meets business needs. 

About the role 

As our CRM Product Manager, you will define and deliver a visionary CRM strategy that empowers WaterAid’s fundraising success, working closely with technical teams, fundraising stakeholders, and global partners to drive sustainable change. 

In this role, you will: 

• Set and lead the CRM vision for WaterAid UK and work with international colleagues on a global CRM strategy. 
• Define and own the CRM roadmap, aligning it with strategic priorities and ensuring a well-managed product backlog and measurable outcomes. 
• Lead and develop the CRM Product team, fostering a high-performing culture and delivering a best-in-class platform for fundraising operations. 
• Act as a trusted advisor, championing CRM benefits and ensuring the platform supports income growth across key fundraising channels. 
• Champion WaterAid’s commitment to equity, inclusion and safeguarding. 

Requirements

To be successful, you will need: 

• Proven experience with Microsoft Dynamics or other enterprise CRM platforms, and a clear understanding of how CRM drives fundraising strategy. 
• Strong business and systems analysis skills, including the ability to write effective user stories and translate requirements into actionable solutions. 
• Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate teams through technology transformation, with experience in stakeholder management and navigating change. 
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to work across diverse cultures and manage supplier relationships and budgets effectively. 

Although not essential, we’d prefer you to have: 

• Knowledge of fundraising-specific CRM services such as GiftAid, Direct Debits, BACs, event and supporter management. 
• Experience with extract, transform and load (ETL) processes, particularly handling large batch data operations. 
• Hands-on experience developing solutions within Microsoft Dynamics CRM. 

Closing date: Applications close 12:00pm UK time on the 25th of July. Interviews are expected to take place 04 of August 2025.

How to apply: Click Apply to complete the pre-screening questions and upload your CV and cover letter.

Can I use Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology in my application? At WaterAid, we strongly advise against using AI technology at any stage of the recruitment process. Our goal is to ensure a fair and transparent process that provides every applicant with an equal opportunity to succeed. We value hearing about your unique experiences and perspectives in your application, and, if shortlisted, during the interview as well. 

Preemployment screening : To apply for this role, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the respective country. All preemployment checks will be carried out according to local law and WaterAid’s Safer Recruitment policy. All UK based roles require a basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. 

Our benefits: 

• 36 days’ holiday (including 8 Bank Holidays) 
• Option to buy an extra 5 days’ annual leave 
• Employer pension contribution up to 10 % 
• Flexible and hybridworking arrangements 
• Season ticket loan 
• Free annual eye tests 
• Give As You Earn charitable giving scheme
• Enhanced parental leave (maternity, adoption/surrogacy, shared parental and paternity) 
• Sabbaticals 
• One paid volunteer day each year 

Our global commitment:

Our People Promise – We work with passion and focus so everyone, everywhere can access clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene. WaterAid is a place of purpose, wellbeing and shared responsibility where all voices are valued. 

Equal opportunities – We are an equalopportunity, disabilityconfident employer. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, beliefs and ways of life. 

Safeguarding – We have a zerotolerance approach to any form of abuse or exploitation and carry out background checks on all prospective employees. 

Together, we’ll change the world through water.

Join us and be part of the change !

Harris Hill is proud to be working with a national children’s charity to recruit a Philanthropy Manager for their high-performing team.

This is a great opportunity to join a supportive, values-led fundraising team. The charity is open to candidates from both the charity and commercial sectors – what matters most is strong relationship-building skills and a passion for impact.

Location: Hybrid – 1–2 days/week in London office for London weighting; open UK-wide
Salary: £28,337–£33,301 + £3,366 London Weighting (if applicable)
Contract: 1-year fixed term (covering a secondment)

The Philanthropy Manager will manage a portfolio of major donors giving up to £60k, building meaningful relationships and delivering excellent stewardship. They’ll also help drive new donor activity to grow income and deepen engagement.

Key responsibilities:

• Build and manage relationships with high-value donors
• Lead on identifying and approaching new prospects
• Create compelling written and verbal communications
• Represent the charity at donor meetings and events
• Work closely with colleagues across teams to maximise income and insight

This role reports to the Senior Philanthropy Manager and sits within a creative, collaborative national philanthropy team.

Why this role stands out

Joining a leading national charity means working at scale and with purpose. You’ll contribute to a well-established fundraising programme, access incredible learning opportunities, and see your work translate into real-world impact for children across the UK.

This organisation offers:

• A strong, mission-driven culture and a clear organisational purpose
• A well-developed major donor programme with room for growth
• Supportive, inclusive leadership and cross-team collaboration
• Access to regional services and frontline insights to bring fundraising to life
• The chance to develop professionally within one of the UK’s most respected children’s organisations

Employee benefits include:

• Generous annual leave (plus options to buy more)
• Employer pension contribution of up to 7%
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Strong learning and development support
• Access to wellbeing and employee assistance services
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave

About you

They’re looking for someone who is:

• Experienced in managing high-value relationships
• A confident, engaging communicator
• Highly organised and detail-focused
• Comfortable juggling priorities and meeting targets
• Creative, proactive and solutions-focused
• Confident using CRM systems like Raiser’s Edge

The team works remotely, with optional office time – but those receiving London weighting must attend the London office 1–2 days a week. Open to applicants across the UK.

To Apply
Please send your CV and a cover letter (max 2 pages) outlining your suitability for the role to  by Friday 25^th July 2025

Harris Hill is a certified B Corp™ and a leading charity recruitment agency, committed to equitable and inclusive recruitment practices. Applications from all sections of the community are actively welcomed, regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality, or other protected characteristics.

About the Role

We are looking for a highly motivated, organised and experienced sports and challenge fundraiser, to deliver a review of our sports and challenge events programme, identifying new opportunities to grow our income.

Working closely with the Head of Individual Giving and Fundraising Campaigns, you will develop strategies and bring new ideas to grow and develop this programme, potentially including community events – to deliver significant growth in income over the next 5 years.

In this feasibility review, you will analyse our past performance including in well-established, externally organised activities such as marathons and third-party challenge events, and our partner events such as the Terry Fox Runs. You will also assess the feasibility of developing and launching our own-branded events.

During the review, you will line-manage the Sports and Challenge Events Officer to maintain and deliver our current successful events programme and work together on the feasibility review to identify new opportunities for innovation and ways to increase participation. 

You will build key relationships across the department and work collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation, to identify and work through new ways to grow participation and increase fundraising income.

At the end of the review, you will present your findings, making recommendations on the key components for a future sports and challenge programme that reflect our ambitions for growth, with plans to deliver it.

This is initially a fixed term project contract. There is potential for the role to become permanent dependent on the direction and outcomes of the review.

Key Responsibilities

In this role you will lead a review of our sports and challenge events programme, including third-party activities such as marathons and challenge events, using data to analyse past performance (income and ROI) and assess the feasibility for developing our own-brand sports, challenge or community events – whilst maintaining the success our current programme of activities.

You will:

• Review, develop and prepare plans to deliver a profitable, engaging and effective annual programmes of sports, challenge and community event opportunities.
• Be responsible for managing the annual available sports marketing budget and contributing to annual budget planning.
• Create innovative new sports and challenge events, designed to attract and retain supporters and develop plans to launch these on time, and to budget.
• Work with Communications and Digital teams to develop comprehensive marketing plans to promote our events, secure participants and increase levels of engagement.
• Work with your team to set targets and monitor progress of fundraisers – and manage their participation in cost-effective ways, to maximise return on investment.
• Support your team to provide excellent stewardship and supporter experience, with pre and post event contact, to encourage repeat participation.
• Collaborate with Development teams to cross sell and identify leads for fundraisers from other areas of fundraising, such as major gifts, corporate, appeals and legacies.
• Be responsible for managing and the personal development of your team, to deliver their campaigns and activities, to agreed objectives and KPIs.

About You

You’ll be a confident, motivated, self-starter who is passionate about using your fundraising experience and skills to make a difference to the lives of people with cancer. You’ll be a strong communicator with good interpersonal skills and creative flair, who enjoys working with a wide range of people, to bring new ideas and initiatives to life.

To be successful, you’ll need:  

• Proven experience and success in a similar role in events or sports and challenges and / or community fundraising

• A proven track record of being results-driven and working to and achieving fundraising targets

• Significant experience of developing and delivering fundraising / and or event plans

• Ability to create and implement marketing plans (online and offline) for events-related activity

• Good interpersonal skills and experience of building and developing relationships with a wide range individuals, colleagues, event committees, and suppliers

• Highly organised and analytical, with ability to cope with competing priorities

• Experience of setting and managing budgets, developing strategies, and producing comprehensive reports

What We Offer

• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Competitive salary and pension

Directorate Information

The Development Office Directorate is responsible for fundraising and philanthropic income across the ICR, maximising support from major donors, individuals, trusts, corporates, charity partners and events. We have a proud track record of performing at a consistently high-level, raising millions every year.

This role is part of the Fundraising Campaigns and Individual Giving team, who are focused on raising funds through individual giving, gifts in Wills and sports and challenge events. Join our team in this exciting new role to help make the discoveries that are so urgently needed to improve cancer patients’ lives.

 | Position  |  Communications Manager
| Salary  |  £37,000 - £40,000
| Contract type  |  Permanent & Full-Time
| Remote/Hybrid  |  Hybrid
| Days in office  |  3 days per week from Croydon office, mixed with hybrid home working

| Overview and key points on the role  | Are you a creative, unflappable communications professional with the emotional intelligence to navigate sensitive stories and diverse audiences? Do you want to lead the day-to-day delivery of bold, unapologetic communications that put survivors at the heart of everything — and help raise vital funds to support them? This is a unique opportunity to join Rape Crisis South London at a pivotal moment, as we launch our first-ever Fundraising & Communications directorate and bring our powerful new brand to life. You’ll own our external and internal comms channels — from social media and newsletters to media relations and website content — driving awareness, donations, and meaningful change. You’ll thrive in a fast-paced, ambitious environment where your ideas and creative energy can shape powerful public narratives. You’ll be a natural relationship-builder who can switch tone instinctively, whether speaking with survivors, brand agencies, journalists, or senior leaders. You’ll work collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation, bringing our mission alive with clarity, empathy, and impact.

What you’ll do: Lead the day-to-day delivery of all communications activity, ensuring every message is on-brand, survivor-centred, and bold Manage and create content for social media, newsletters, website and press, shaping compelling campaigns that grow our audience and fundraising income Work with external agencies and PR consultants to deliver creative campaigns and media opportunities Respond sensitively and swiftly to reactive media enquiries and sensitive stories Train and support colleagues to use our brand and tone of voice consistently Use insight and evaluation to continually improve the impact of our communications

Who you are: Highly organized, motivated, and able to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-moving environment Emotionally intelligent and confident communicating about sensitive issues with empathy and care A skilled storyteller and sharp editor with a keen eye for detail and brand consistency Proactive and creative, with a knack for spotting opportunities and turning ideas into action Experienced working across digital platforms and managing media relations Passionate about ending sexual violence and committed to equality, diversity and inclusion

Why join us? You’ll be part of a bold, survivor-led organisation driving change in South London and beyond. This is a chance to help us flip the script on sexual violence — raising our profile, deepening public understanding, and bringing vital funds to support survivors. You’ll work with a passionate, diverse, and dynamic team who value collaboration and innovation. To find out more about the role and how to apply, please see the attached job description. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and encourage candidates who bring diverse experiences and perspectives.
 
Join us to help change the conversation and support survivors — apply today! 
The post is open to female applicants only as the role is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.  RCSL is an equal opportunities employer, and we are particularly keen to receive applications from women underrepresented in management and leadership roles in the violence against women and girls movement.  All positions are located in the UK and require the right to work in the UK.   

| How to apply  | Please apply with an up-to-date CV and cover letter (of up to 1000 words) identifying how you meet the essential and any desirable qualifications, skills and experience

Venn Group is delighted to be supporting a cultural charity in the recruitment of a Head of Philanthropy for a 9 month fixed-term contract. This key role will lead the major giving strategy and oversee a high-performing team across individual giving, schematic giving programmes, and trusts & foundations, driving philanthropic growth and supporter engagement.

Key responsibilities of the role:

• Oversee and drive strategy for individual major donor fundraising, including managing a personal portfolio of high-net-worth supporters
• Provide strategic oversight of the trusts & foundations fundraising activity, supporting team leads in delivering funding goals
• Ensure financial targets are met across major giving, schematic giving schemes, and trusts & foundations
• Lead and support a team of Philanthropy Managers across multiple income streams, promoting collaboration, inclusion, and development
• Ensure high-quality stewardship of all donors through tailored engagement, communications, and events
• Work with senior leaders and colleagues across the organisation to support integrated fundraising initiatives and shared goals
• Identify new fundraising opportunities and encourage innovation across philanthropic income generation
• Ensure accurate reporting, income tracking, and database management (e.g. Raiser’s Edge) across all philanthropic areas

Ideal candidate profile:

• Strong track record in major donor and/or trust fundraising, particularly in arts or cultural settings
• At least 5 years in a senior fundraising management role, with direct team management and performance oversight
• Strong strategic thinking, budget management, and project planning capabilities
• Persuasive, diplomatic communicator with the ability to build and manage high-level relationships
• Strong commitment to diversity, inclusion, professional development, and out-of-hours donor engagement

Agency reference number: J89252

Location: Central London

Duration: 9 month fixed-term contract

Salary: £52,000 - £61,000 per annum

Working hours: Full time

Working pattern: Hybrid (2 days per week on site)

This vacancy will be actively shortlisted so early applications are encouraged to avoid missing out.

Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.

Circa £42,000 per annum

Permanent

Part home/Part office (London) based

UNICEF ensures more of the world’s children are vaccinated, educated and protected than any other organisation. We have done more to influence laws and policies to help protect children than anyone else. We get things done. And we’re not going to stop until the world is a safe place for all our children.

This is a great opportunity to join the UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK) as Corporate Business Development Manager.

The Business Development team is focused on building the new business pipeline, increasing the variety and volume of our partnerships, ensuring all relationships align with business objectives to deliver for the partner and for children. This role is central to achieving UNICEF UK’s ambitions in working with the private sector and will have responsibility for cultivating and securing multi-million-pound partnerships with major UK companies.

We are looking for someone who has clear experience of corporate fundraising, including a track record of managing the full life cycle (end-to-end) of the business development process. You will have secured 6-figure partnerships in the past. You will be supporter driven and mission aligned. You will be organised, have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, you use confidently to build authentic relationships with decision makers and leaders. Resilience and demonstrating patience and perseverance during setbacks and challenges are also essential.

Act now and visit the website via the apply button to apply online.

Closing date: 8am, Monday 28th July 2025.

First Round Interview date: Monday 11th August 2025 (via video conferencing MS Teams).

Second Round Interview date: Tuesday 19th August 2025 (in-person at UNICEF UK’s Stratford Office).

In return, we offer:

· excellent pay and benefits (including flexible working, generous annual leave and pension, big brand discounts and wellbeing tools)

· outstanding training and learning opportunities and the support to flourish in your role

· impressive open plan office space and facilities on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park

· an open culture and workplace with colleagues who share our values, enjoy their work and are motivated to do their utmost for children.

· the opportunity to work in a leading children’s organisation making a difference to children around the world

Our application process: We use a system called "Applied" that anonymises your responses and focuses on your actual skills that are relevant to this role. This benefits you by giving you a greater chance of expressing your skills in this objective selection process.

We anticipate most colleagues will work one or two days a week in the office on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford, East London and the rest of the time from home.  We will happily discuss other flexible options to suit your circumstances.

We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, disabled candidates, and from men, because we would like to increase the representation of these groups at this level at UNICEF UK. We want to do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for children.

UNICEF UK promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We make employment decisions by matching business needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.

We welcome a conversation about your flexible working requirements, personal growth, and promoting a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.

The successful candidate will be required to apply for a criminal records check. A criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the role and the circumstances of your offences.

We only accept online applications as this saves us money, making more funds available for us to help ensure children’s rights.

If you require support in completing the online form or an application form in an alternative format, please contact the Supporter Care line during office hours.

If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note that we only provide feedback to shortlisted candidates.

Registered Charity Nos. 1072612 (England and Wales) SC043677 (Scotland)

Prospect Research Manager
Location: Head Office (Regents Park) - Hybrid
Department: Fundraising
Salary: £14,700 per annum (£36,750 FTE)
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Part-Time
Business Area: Enabling Functions and Professional Services

At ZSL, we are working to restore wildlife and create a world where nature thrives. To achieve this bold vision, we rely on the support of an engaged and growing community of philanthropists who share our passion for protecting the natural world. The Prospect Research Manager will be instrumental in identifying and unlocking the potential of these supporters.

This strategic role sits at the heart of our development team, building and maintaining a data-led pipeline of high-impact donors to advance ZSL’s conservation science, fieldwork, and education. By leading on prospect research, philanthropic analysis, and network mapping, the postholder will help ensure ZSL’s fundraising efforts are focused, proactive, and aligned with our organisational priorities.

Following the implementation of a new CRM system, the Prospect Research Manager will also play a key role in embedding best practices in data management and prospecting across the team. From crafting research tools to spotting new funding opportunities, this role will directly support the success of ZSL’s fundraising programmes and, ultimately, our mission to save wildlife around the world.

This is a part-time role, with the option of working either 2 days (15 hours) or 3 days (21.5 hours) per week. We are happy to offer flexibility across the working week, and the specific days and schedule can be agreed with the successful candidate to ensure a good fit for both the individual and the team.

There is an expectation to attend the office once per week as well as any required in person meetings.

The full-time equivalent (FTE) salary for this role is £36,750, which equates to a pro-rata salary of:

£14,700 for 15 hours per week

£21,045 for 21.5 hours per week

 Key responsibilities: 

Prospect Research & Pipeline Development: Conduct high-quality, targeted prospect research to identify and support new fundraising opportunities across ZSL’s priority income streams: institutional fundraising, individual giving, and corporate partnerships.

Strategic Prospect Development: Collaborate with the leadership team to shape and implement a robust prospect development strategy that aligns with ZSL’s organisational goals and long-term fundraising ambitions.

Insightful Donor Intelligence: Create detailed research briefings, biographies, and insight reports to support donor cultivation, stewardship, and strategic engagement planning.

Tools, Processes & Compliance: Support the continuous improvement of prospect management tools and systems, ensuring data accuracy, regulatory compliance, and adherence to relevant codes of practice.

About You

• Experience in wealth screening, capacity assessment and affinity analysis to provide propensity scoring.
• Knowledge of data protection regulations and how it applies to prospect research and development (e.g. GDPR and the Fundraising Regulator Code of Practice).
• Experience of successfully implementing a prospect development strategy to support increasing and diversifying income.
• Proven experience in identifying and conducting detailed research on high-net-worth individuals, trusts and corporates for the higher education / charity sector.
• Evidenced track record of supporting fundraisers with insights in fundraising to achieve six or seven figure donations.
• Experience of using databases within fundraising for prospect management and reporting and making appropriate data management recommendations (Tessitura would be an advantage).
• Knowledge of the principles of philanthropic analysis, relationship mapping and connections, and what makes a good fundraising prospect.
• Demonstrable ability to engage, share expertise, and appropriately challenge senior stakeholders, including CEO with strong interpersonal skills and discretion.

About Us

We’re ZSL, an international conservation charity. Through our unrivalled animal experts in our two zoos (London Zoo and Whipsnade Zoo), the work of our pioneering scientists, our dedicated conservationists, our purpose is to inspire, inform and empower people to stop wild animals going extinct. Our vision is a world where wildlife thrives and we’re working every day to achieve this. From investigating the health threats facing animals, to helping people and wildlife live alongside each other, we are committed to bringing wildlife back from the brink of extinction. 

What do we offer? 

At ZSL, we are proud of our approach to employee benefits. Our benefits include: 

• Our vision and purpose - you’ll work alongside colleagues who are passionate about science-led conservation, knowing that you will help us to inspire, inform and empower people to stop wildlife going extinct 
• Pension scheme - we offer a generous pension scheme with up to 12% contributory pension
• Flexible working – talk to us about your flexible working requirements and we will do everything we can to make sure you work in a way that suits you 
• Holidays – 25 days annual leave allowance, plus UK bank holidays 
• Wellbeing – access to a blended programme of wellbeing initiatives, including confidential access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme 
• Life assurance – eligible employees will be enrolled in ZSL’s life assurance scheme from their first day
• Complimentary tickets – annual allocation of Whipsnade Zoo and London Zoo tickets, with a 30% discount in online and retail shops 
• Cycle2Work - our cycle to work scheme enables you to lease a bicycle 
• Season ticket loan - we offer an interest free loan for eligibly London-based employees to buy a season ticket for travel between home and work 
• Family friendly policies – we offer enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption packages 

Closing Date: 30th July 2025

NB: We reserve the right to close our advertisement early or extend the advertising date until a suitable candidate has been found.

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

We strongly encourage applications from all backgrounds and celebrate the value of having a team of employees with diverse skills, experiences, and heritage. We are committed to ensuring our teams can bring their authentic selves to work without fear of discrimination. ZSL has active equality networks for our staff with lived experience and those who provide active allyship in Race and Culture, Team Pride, Disability Network, and Menopause Network, complemented by our strategic EDI Steering Group. 

This role is subject to standard pre-employment checks, including the candidate's right to work in the UK.

No agencies please.

Salary: £40,500 - £44,100

Contract: Full-time, fixed-term Mat cover (12 months)
Location: London Hybrid – 1 day per week in the office
Closing date: 28th July
Benefits: 28 days annual leave PLUS bank holidays; option to buy or sell an additional week after one year. Increased employer pension contributions based on employee contributions (e.g., if you pay 5%, they pay 7%).

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Philanthropy Manager to join the passionate team at Prostate Cancer UK, a leading health charity dedicated to funding research and improving men’s lives.

In this role, you’ll play a vital part in driving major donor and trust fundraising, delivering five-figure (and above) gifts to support the charity’s ambitious funding priorities. You’ll work closely with the Head of Philanthropy and leadership team, developing compelling proposals, building long-term relationships with high-net-worth supporters, and helping to shape a major fundraising appeal.

This role is perfect for an experienced philanthropy fundraiser with a strong track record in major gifts, exceptional communication skills, and a strategic mindset — looking for a rewarding challenge and the opportunity to shape a significant & ambitious fundraising appeal.

To be successful as the Philanthropy Manager, you will need:

• Extensive hands-on experience in major donor and/or trust fundraising
• Proven ability to secure five-figure gifts and develop tailored engagement strategies
• Strong relationship-building skills with senior stakeholders and the ability to juggle multiple priorities
   

If you would like to have an informal discussion, please give us a call and ask for Jake.

Ashby Jenkins Recruitment is a specialist charity recruitment agency. We use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable charity jobs.

We are passionate about improving equality across the sector — you can read more about our commitment to diversity on our website.

We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment in the charity sector and partner with you as the leading charity recruitment agency.

If enough applications are received, the charity reserves the right to close the application period early.
 

Panathlon Foundation is seeking a Financial Controller (FC) to oversee the charity’s finances and support our mission of delivering inclusive sporting opportunities to children with disabilities and special needs across the UK.

This is a flexible, part-time role (2/3 days per week) that can be fully remote, making it ideal for someone seeking meaningful work with a values-driven organisation alongside other commitments.

As Financial Controller, you’ll be responsible for the day-to-day financial management and reporting across the organisation. 

You’ll work closely with the CEO, COO, Fundraising team, and Trustees to ensure financial sustainability, transparency, and strategic insight. 

You’ll also play a key role in budgeting, impact reporting, and funder support.

Key Responsibilities

● Oversee financial operations, including payroll, ledgers, reconciliations and monthly management accounts

● Manage budgeting and forecasting, delivering regular financial updates and variance analysis

● Support impact and KPI reporting, linking financial data to programme outcomes

● Collaborate on donor and fundraising reporting, providing financial analysis for grants and proposals

● Manage invoicing and income tracking with schools and partners using Xero software.

● Support the CEO and Trustees with governance, audits, and committee reporting
 

About You

Essential

● ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified or part-qualified with relevant charity finance experience

● Strong knowledge of Xero (essential)

● Experience preparing management accounts, budgets, and donor reports

● High attention to detail and strong financial analysis skills
 

Desirable

● Understanding of charity finance regulations, SORP, or grant-based funding

● Experience working with schools, education and charity sector

Please apply with a short covering letter and C.V. explaining your suitability for the role by the deadline of JULY 25th 
 

We are delighted to be working in partnership with a much loved national Charity to recruit them a Relationship Manager on a 5-6 month contract.

About the role

You will be joining a friendly and face paced fundraising team to identify, support and retain regional supporters. You will be responsible for

* Driving engagement across your region (and beyond) to proactively identify, support, and retain supporters.

* Working with the wider Regional Fundraising Team and collaborate on relationships that might be across the UK

*You'll be generating a strong network of community and corporate supporters to secure sustainable income for the charity. You'll also be building a pipeline of prospects of community and corporate to ensure future support.

About you

To be successful in this role you must have
*Demonstrable knowledge of what it takes to proactively identify, develop, and cultivate supporters to maximise income and deliver against KPIs, objectives and the Community Team business plan.

*A good knowledge of the fundraising landscape and opportunities in the UK

*Experience of building and account managing/stewarding a personal portfolio of high value supporters & corporate partners, volunteers and in aid of events to achieve your financial target.

Please note that this is a home based role with travel across the South Coast. You will need access to a car and have a valid driving licence. Please note that applications are been taken on a rolling basis and an immediate start is preferable due to the contract length.

Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.

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62,000 children and young people are bereaved of a parent or sibling every year in the year UK. Our client was the first organisation in the UK to provide specialist support to grieving children and while much has changed since their founding in 1992, their desire to make difference to as many children and young people's lives as they can remains undimmed. They are now seeking a Philanthropy Manager to join their team and Prospectus is proud to be leading the search. 

As Philanthropy Manager, you'll lead the charity's high-value fundraising, growing income from major donors and trusts & foundations. You'll manage and inspire a small team, build strong relationships with existing and prospective funders, and personally cultivate six and seven-figure gifts. The role also involves developing compelling cases for support, overseeing donor stewardship and cultivation events, and supporting a culture of philanthropy across the organisation.

Our client is looking for someone with significant experience in high-value fundraising, particularly major donor and trusts & foundations income, with a strong track record of securing five and six-figure gifts. You'll bring excellent relationship-building skills, strategic planning experience, and the ability to lead, motivate, and develop a team. Experience developing fundraising strategies, managing budgets, and delivering against targets will also be important for success in this role.

At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity. If you have any disability and require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the process then please contact Jessica Stoddart 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.      

 In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will arrange for a meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.  

Do you want to join a team of expert fundraisers, providing topclass stewardship to Target Ovarian Cancer supporters? Could you help drive supporter engagement and maximise income from public fundraising activites by giving our supporters the best experience?

We are an ambitious charity, building on our achievements and targeting what’s important to stop ovarian cancer devastating lives - symptoms awareness, early diagnosis, better treatments and support for all. We are also investing in our future. This is an exciting time to be joining Target Ovarian Cancer as we continue to grow as an organisation. Join us and together we'll fight for a world where everyone with ovarian cancer lives.

We are looking for an Interim Supporter Engagement Officer on a 12 month fixed term contract, who will be the first point of call for supporters across four areas of our fundraising programme: in-memory giving, individual giving (cash & regular gifts), community & events fundraising and social challenges/virtual fundraising.

 Our Public Fundraising Team works closely together to steward our supporters, you would be responding to incoming queries, delivering established stewardship journeys and helping to shape the development of new ways of communicating with our supporters.

The role is a full time, 35 hours per week, fixed term position. We currently offer a hybrid-working model. This means you may usually work from your home or remote location, but are expected to attend meetings and pay for your own travel to the office in Angel, London when required.  Please contact us if you would like to find out more about how frequently you would likely be required in the office for this role. 

Target Ovarian Cancer does not hold a sponsorship licence and therefore cannot sponsor any individual to work in the UK.

Please submit your application by 23:59 on 22 July 2025.  First interviews will be held on 28 July 2025.

We want to make our recruitment accessible to all, if there is a way we can support you in your application, please contact us.

We are looking for an Individual Giving Manager for a 10 month maternity cover role starting from September 2025 until July 2026, to take responsibility for the operational planning and delivery of public fundraising programmes in line with agreed strategic fundraising goals, to grow individual giving income and the number of individual supporters.

This is a hybrid role with two days a week in the London office.

The Charity
A long standing collaborative arts charity, passionate about supporting artists in times of need and empowering them through all stages of their lives. You would be joining a welcoming team, known for its supportive and inclusive working culture, offering fantastic benefits including....
- 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays and an additional 3 days between Christmas and New Year.
- Pension contribution of an amount equivalent to 10% of your annual salary.
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and sick pay.
- The opportunity to apply for up to 12 pairs of complimentary tickets a year to a prestigious events venue.

The Role
Oversee and manage the implementation of a developing and ambitious individual giving programme that seeks to engage more arts lovers, recruits new donors (including regular givers), and retains and develops existing supporters.

Manage direct reports and teams responsible for individual/regular/in memory giving, community fundraising, supporter engagement, and trading income, promoting a culture of collaboration.

Maximise the use of digital engagement and fundraising opportunities to test concepts & messaging.

Report on appeals, campaigns, supporter journeys and other individual giving plans to provide insight on which plans can be optimised to deliver the best results.

The Candidate
Strong experience of delivering fundraising work plans to achieve against set income targets across all areas of responsibility (i.e., public donations, member schemes, community fundraising).

Significant experience of effective line-management and of managing fundraising teams.

Experience of donor audiences, supporter journeys and fundraising programme insight to take an audience-led approach to delivering fundraising campaigns.

Experience of digital and direct marketing strategy to improve engagement and deliver income targets.

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.