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Challenge Events Assistant
Permanent appointment
Full time (34.5 hours)
Hybrid between home and our London Office
£24,850 - £27,850 per annum

At Macmillan you'll find talented people working together to do whatever it takes to support people living with cancer. We're going all out to find even better ways to help even more people who need our support. Our values are at the heart of who we are and everything we do, inspiring our thinking and guiding our actions.

About the role

We are looking for a Challenge Events Assistant with excellent supporter care and Excel skills to join our growing team as we support over 100,000 people to raise £35m for people living with cancer.

You will work as part of the Challenge Events Assistant team to manage the stewardship and data for our large portfolio of Challenge Events.

You will provide excellent supporter care by email, through our CRM system and online through our Facebook inbox and private event groups and fulfil participant requests using our systems and processes. 

You will also be responsible for sorting and formatting data in Microsoft Excel for a range of purposes. This could include, but is not limited to, helping us import participant data on our event management system and creating mailing lists for our comms.

You’ll be rewarded by joining a fun and high-performing team at one of the UK’s most loved charity brands. You will also be rewarded knowing your work is making a real difference to people living with cancer.

This role does require weekend work (although not at your desk) as you’ll be out and about cheering on our participants. A full UK driver’s license is preferred and a willingness to drive a van is a bonus.

You will be compensated for your weekend work with days in lieu and we commit to developing you throughout your career at Macmillan. We also offer benefits including life assurance, pension, generous leave and interest free loans for season ticket and gym membership.

Please note all candidates are subject to a criminal record check for this role. This cost will be covered by Macmillan and all enhancements must be declared prior to the check.

About you 

We are looking for someone who has a foundation in the skills outlined in the section of the role profile labelled ‘To do this role, you will have...’, so please make sure you clearly demonstrate these in your application. 

You will also have demonstrable experience of:

• Administration
• Data Management
• Good time management
• Experience in providing excellent supporter care
• Strong written communication skills
• Good teamwork
• Excellent attention to detail

Recruitment Process 

Application deadline: Wednesday 4th June 2025 at 23:59.

1st interviews - 9th June 2025.

To ensure fairness and consistency to select the best candidate for this role, all of our applications are anonymised up until an interview has been confirmed so that shortlisting is based solely upon the suitability of the candidate’s experience.

We welcome applications from everyone who meet the criteria and strongly encourage individuals to apply who have a disability, impairment or health condition or individuals who identify as Black, Asian or from another minority ethnic background, as these groups are currently under-represented at Macmillan. Our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy here along with our internal employee representation body, ‘Our Voice’ and 8 Employee Network groups help us promote fairness and belonging, becoming an engaged and inclusive organisation for all our people.

Challenge Events Assistant
12 months fixed term
Full time (34.5 hours)
Hybrid between home and our London Office
£24,850 - £27,850 per annum

At Macmillan you'll find talented people working together to do whatever it takes to support people living with cancer. We're going all out to find even better ways to help even more people who need our support. Our values are at the heart of who we are and everything we do, inspiring our thinking and guiding our actions.

About the role

We are looking for a 12 months fixed term Challenge Events Assistant with excellent supporter care and Excel skills to join our growing team as we support over 100,000 people to raise £35m for people living with cancer. 

You will work as part of the Challenge Events Assistant team to manage the stewardship and data for our large portfolio of Challenge Events.

You will provide excellent supporter care by email, through our CRM system and online through our Facebook inbox and private event groups and fulfil participant requests using our systems and processes. 

You will also be responsible for sorting and formatting data in Microsoft Excel for a range of purposes. This could include, but is not limited to, helping us import participant data on our event management system and creating mailing lists for our comms.

You’ll be rewarded by joining a fun and high-performing team at one of the UK’s most loved charity brands. You will also be rewarded knowing your work is making a real difference to people living with cancer.

This role does require weekend work (although not at your desk) as you’ll be out and about cheering on our participants. A full UK driver’s license is preferred and a willingness to drive a van is a bonus.

You will be compensated for your weekend work with days in lieu and we commit to developing you throughout your career at Macmillan. We also offer benefits including life assurance, pension, generous leave and interest free loans for season ticket and gym membership.

Please note all candidates are subject to a criminal record check for this role. This cost will be covered by Macmillan and all enhancements must be declared prior to the check.

About you 

We are looking for someone who has a foundation in the skills outlined in the section of the role profile labelled ‘To do this role, you will have...’, so please make sure you clearly demonstrate these in your application. 

You will also have demonstrable experience of:

• Administration
• Data Management
• Good time management
• Experience in providing excellent supporter care
• Strong written communication skills
• Good teamwork
• Excellent attention to detail

Recruitment Process 

Application deadline: Wednesday 4th June 2025 at 23:59.

1st interviews - 9th June 2025.

To ensure fairness and consistency to select the best candidate for this role, all of our applications are anonymised up until an interview has been confirmed so that shortlisting is based solely upon the suitability of the candidate’s experience.

We welcome applications from everyone who meet the criteria and strongly encourage individuals to apply who have a disability, impairment or health condition or individuals who identify as Black, Asian or from another minority ethnic background, as these groups are currently under-represented at Macmillan. Our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy here along with our internal employee representation body, ‘Our Voice’ and 8 Employee Network groups help us promote fairness and belonging, becoming an engaged and inclusive organisation for all our people.

Charity Co-ordinator (Part-Time)
CPRE Avon and Bristol
0.4 FTE | Fixed-term for 1 year | Flexible working supported | Freelance or PAYE | Based in Bristol (Engine Shed) with flexible working

Are you passionate about nature, sustainability, and inclusion?
Join CPRE Avon and Bristol – part of the national network championing a thriving countryside for everyone – as our new Charity Co-ordinator.

You'll play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth running of our charity, coordinating projects like Hedgerow Heroes, supporting volunteers, and helping us grow our impact. Reporting directly to the Chair and Trustees, you'll manage core operations, financial administration, and communications, with plenty of variety and opportunities to shape how we work.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Coordinating charity operations and supporting project delivery

• Managing communications with members, volunteers, and stakeholders

• Assisting with governance, HR policy development, and a forthcoming Governance Review

• Providing line management for project staff

• Supporting our diversity and inclusion goals across all areas of work

• Helping to prepare project budgets and financial reporting with the Treasurer

We're looking for someone who:

• Is a confident and collaborative communicator

• Is highly organised and able to manage multiple priorities independently

• Believes in creating a sustainable countryside for all

• Has line management or volunteer management experience and an understanding of charity operations

• Lives in the West of England and is comfortable working flexibly and remotely, with regular travel across the region

Desirable:
Experience or willingness to learn about charity fundraising and the planning system would be an asset.

We want to recieve applications from individuals under-represented in the land and nature sectors - this includes visibly minority ethnic groups as well as Disabled people. 

Salary: £26,000-£28,000, dependent on experience (£10,400-£11,200 pro rata)
Application Deadline: Friday 30th May 2025 (Midnight)
Interviews: Week commencing 2nd June 2025 (online or in Bristol)

How to Apply:
Please submit your CV and a covering letter outlining your motivation and relevant experience. Applications without a covering letter will not be considered.

This role is open to UK Residents who have a right to work in the UK only

Warwickshire & Solihull Community and Voluntary Action (CAVA)

is recruiting

Area Manager

(Solihull)

£43,775 per annum pro rata

22.5 hours per week

Permanent subject to funding

Hybrid/Office (The Core, Solihull) with regular travel

across Solihull and occasionally Warwickshire and Birmingham

About CAVA

CAVA provides infrastructure support to the Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise sector across Warwickshire and Solihull. CAVA also works heavily in partnership with its respective organisations in both Birmingham and Coventry, collaborating across the landscape to reduce inequality. CAVA operates as a Volunteer Centre and delivers projects that support social and community action through the voices and engagement of local people.

CAVA has offices based in Leamington Spa, Nuneaton, Rugby, Stratford-Upon-Avon and a dedicated office space within a shared Community Hub in Solihull.

Area Managers at CAVA

Area Managers work as part of the Senior Management Team and are key ambassadors for the organisation and the wider VCFSE. They provide leadership and accountability for the work of CAVA, overseeing and growing our position and portfolio of work as the VCFSE Infrastructure organisation for both Solihull and Warwickshire. The Area Managers also work in partnership with the Board of Trustees on matters related to strategy and governance.

The Opportunity

The Area Manager will provide management and leadership of CAVA’s Solihull portfolio, which is at an evolving and exciting phase of integration across the Borough.

The Area Manager has a key role in leading and shaping CAVA’s presence in Solihull, working strategically alongside the Board and CAVA’s Senior Management Team, to lead the organisation into its next era of growth and delivery.

The Area Manager has a key role and responsibility representing voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise groups and organisations, providing a strong and confident voice on behalf of the sector as we work alongside partners from the Public, NHS and the wider Integrated Care System (ICS).

The remit provides the successful candidate the opportunity to make a significant impact to reduce inequality within communities by supporting the VCFSE sector and working in a dynamic and collaborative environment, especially through prevention, early intervention and community engagement.

Summary of Key Responsibilities (please see Job Description for full details)

- Leadership and Management of the Solihull programme portfolio (including public sector contract) and CAVA Strategy

- Line Management of a small, focussed team

- Strategy, Planning and Control in line with need, compliance, business planning, lead areas

- Financial Management including setting and managing budgets and risk in line with sustainability and financial controls/compliance

- External Representation and Partnership Working across the landscape, provide the voice of the sector and working in collaboration, alongside public VCFSE, private, public and statutory sector partners

- Income Generation and Growth through the writing of tender and funding applications, evaluation and funding returns/reports and including other fundraising strategies

- Office Management environment within your area in line with regulatory policies, procedures and delivery need

- Corporate Support and Team Participation in wider, CAVA activity and events

What We're Looking For:

We are seeking a dynamic and self-motivated individual with evidence of:

- strong programme leadership and management experience and skills

- a strong and analytical eye for detail supporting contract management in line with KPI’s and budgets

- ideally, a background of working in the VCFSE sector

- confident, objective and effective voice and communication skills at all levels

- collaborative skills working as part of a supportive Senior Management Team

- a commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion and reducing inequality

- a ‘can do’ approach to work and objective thinker and problem solver

- skills and experience of writing tenders and funding applications

Values

All employees are expected to demonstrate CAVA’s values by working positively as part of a team, delivering high quality services where all are supported and encouraged and to promote an ethos which values and encourages equality and diversity within the organisation and is respected through the VCFSE.

To apply for this role, you are required to hold a driving licence and have use of a car for work purposes. Flexibility to undertake occasional work out of contracted hours is essential for this role.

Competitive salary and benefits package including enrolment with an employee assistance programme of support.

If you think you fit the brief for this exciting role, please view the job opportunity on our website and submit your CV, accompanied by a covering letter which outlines why you would like this job and what you could contribute, focusing on the criteria detailed in the job description and person specification Letters should be no more than 3 sides and if typed, no smaller than size 11 font.

Closing Date: Tuesday 10th June 2025 at 5pm

Interviews: Monday 23rd June 2025

No agencies please

WCAVA is an equal opportunities employer

‘Putting Equality, Diversity and Inclusion into Practice’

Data and Digital Systems Manager

Impetus

£48,412 per annum plus benefits

Permanent

Full time (37.5 hours per week), part time considered

Flexible hours

Hybrid - 2 days/week in the Charing Cross office, Central London

Impetus is somewhere you can feel included and have the chance to thrive! The collaborative and supportive team is searching for a new Data and Digital Systems Manager to work across all teams and be responsible for how all data is monitored and used throughout the organisation.

Please feel free to be yourself and get in touch, even if you're not sure at first. We welcome interest from anyone with the relevant skills and the diverse team at Impetus will ensure you are set up for success from day 1! Reasonable adjustments to help you work are welcome!

Values are important to the team and you will form a very important connection between the various functions. You will need to enjoy sharing and helping others understand data and technology. You'll need to adhere to the following values.

Evidence led and results driven for young people

We pursue excellence for the young people we work with, are wholly committed to

better outcomes, unapologetically results driven, and accountable for our actions.

High trust, high challenge

We invest the time, kindness, integrity and honesty needed to build and sustain long term

relationships. We focus on developing high trust, to allow for high challenge,

helping our colleagues, partners and supporters to be our very best selves in pursuit of

our mission.

Diversity enables us to thrive

We seek to embed diversity of thought, background and experience in every aspect

of our work. We are open, thoughtful and proactive in better understanding and

challenging our assumptions to better deliver the change we seek.

Brave and open

We are brave and open; exploring new solutions to long-term problems, asking difficult

questions well; learning from mistakes and challenging the status quo when needed.

Collaboration always

We will not succeed alone. We seek meaningful, productive partnership with others to

achieve our mission and drive systems change for young people.

We are looking for someone who has;

• Advanced knowledge of, and significant experience with, Salesforce development in a professional context

• Experience around ensuring compliance with GDPR and cybersecurity frameworks

• PowerBI or similar visualisation tools

• Significant experience of collaborating closely with varied non-technical stakeholders to determine requirements, evaluate solutions, and plan development

• Excellent team player, willing to work flexibly and collaboratively to respond to changing organisational needs/priorities

• Excellent written and oral communications skills with the ability to communicate effectively in a range of formats to a range of audiences, including training non technical colleagues

• Strong project management skills

• Ability to work independently and use initiative to manage a busy and varied workload

• A commitment to Impetus’ mission

• A commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion

As the role develops, you may be required to use some of the below so any experience would be useful;

» Google Analytics

» Snowflake (or similar data warehouses)

» Fivetran (or similar ETL tools)

» Xero (or similar Finance tools)

» Canto (or similar Digital Asset Management systems)

» T-SQL.

» Experience with cross-system automation tools e.g. Zapier, Power Automate.

If you are interested in being part of the Impetus team, please get in touch with Lucy at Bamboo Fundraising Recruitment for an inital chat.

Role: Direct Marketing Manager (Acquisition)

Closing date:                     23/05/2025

Interview date:     TBC

Hybrid working (8 office days per month)

Our offer to you

We pride ourselves in being a great place to work, providing a supportive culture with opportunities to grow and develop your career, achieve a healthy work life balance and to be recognised for the great work you do. You will receive:

• Competitive salary and pension scheme
• 33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays) - increasing to 38 days over 5 years
• Hybrid, Flexible working
• Cycle to work scheme Electric Vehicle Scheme
• Health and Wellbeing portal – access to financial, health and wellbeing support and an Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounts – you will have access to Blue Light and NHS Discounts as well as discounts on mobile phones, gym membership, cinema tickets, restaurants, holidays and shopping

About Us

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a team of over 1,400 employees and over 31,000 volunteers, united by our goal of saving lives through essential first aid services, training and campaigning.  As a charity with rich heritage and a long history of serving humanity, we are proud of our past and excited about creating a healthier, safer, more resilient future. 

St John Ambulance works at the heart of communities, supporting and enabling them to access and receive physical and mental health first aid. We do this through developing and providing effective community response and outreach services (e.g. Ambulance response & Nighttime Economy) and using our longstanding expertise to empower people with vital clinical skills and the confidence to use them (e.g. our Volunteers and Community Advocates, NHS Cadets and Young Responders programmes). There is also a buoyant social enterprise network which delivers first aid training and supplies medical consumables to businesses and consumers.

Job Summary

Taking a leading role as part of the Individual Giving management team, you play an important part in helping to achieve a step change in the growth of the net voluntary income of St John. The role will work closely across Individual Giving and the wider Fundraising Directorate to develop an evolving supporter acquisition strategy that will aim to recruit new supporters with a focus on digital. The role needs to focus on managing the implementation of the strategy including using insight and data to develop, implement, manage, monitor and evaluate campaigns across a range of channels, with a cutting edge and contemporary approach whilst staying current with the continuously changing legislation and support climate. Responsibilities include working with agencies and suppliers to project manage the full cycle of direct marketing campaigns.

About You

• Significant experience in a third sector direct marketing role
• Track record in managing effective digital campaigns on a national or regional basis
• Experience of using fundraising databases e.g. Raiser’s Edge, Microsoft Dynamics or similar
• Extensive experience of using a variety of fundraising channels including digital, email social media, direct mail, telemarketing and SMS
• Experience of leading a revenue generating team, including generation of six figure acquisition income 

About the Role

• Oversee the supporter acquisition programme, taking responsibility for outstanding donor recruitment with the highest standard of quality and compliance and ensuring a diverse programme mix; ensuring they are in market on time, on budget and on brand.
• Develop an annual plan of acquisition activity; monitoring and analysing all campaign results, with ongoing test and learn mechanisms in place to drive continuous improvement and making recommendations for future activity to effectively maximise income and ROI
• Working collaboratively with key fundraising and data teams; lead the development and continuous improvement of new supporter product development
• Strong agency relationship management across a variety of partners and suppliers, from building relationships and negotiating to contract and routine performance reviews
• Lead on all KPI tracking, trend analysis and interrogation of results at all levels; including programme optimisation to ensure targets are met and contingency planning as required.
• Work closely with key colleagues across individual giving and in other directorates to ensure they are involved in relevant aspects of acquisition activity

Please see the job description for more detail (this can be viewed on our website or once you click apply)

If you are a current St John Ambulance employee, please apply here: Click here

For all other candidates, or St John Ambulance volunteers wishing to apply: please apply below

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive high volume of applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

St John Ambulance are committed to increasing the diversity of our team and making sure we best reflect the diversity of the communities we serve.At St John, everyone is valued and supported to thrive, we have several networks including Multi Culture, Disability and Accessibility, Pride, Family and Carers and Women’s groups.  We do not tolerate any form of discrimination and engender a sense of belonging for all, by creating an environment of mutual respect, where we value unique differences and demonstrate authentic allyship. We believe passionately in equality, diversity and inclusion.

St John Ambulance is committed to safeguarding and we promote safe recruitment practice. Therefore, all successful applicants will undergo pre-employment checks, including DBS Clearance, as part of the onboarding process, if applicable to the nature of the role

Please note: St John does not accept speculative CVs and will only review CVs sent in application for an advertised vacancy.

Full Time – Permanent | £26,699 to £29,665 per annum plus benefits | Location: Hybrid
 
We’re a dedicated, inspiring, and forward-thinking healthcare charity and our mission is to improve the bone health of the nation and prevent osteoporosis by influencing healthcare providers and professionals; supporting services to help our beneficiaries; and drive research.
 
We’re also proud to have a committed, highly engaged workforce, as shown by our employee engagement rating, which puts us comfortably above the charity benchmark and we want to attract the brightest and the best to help us beat this condition and change society for the better.
 
You will….
 
Are you numerate, able to produce and interpret reporting and campaign analysis and support on budget management?

Do you have significant experience in using CRM databases and data handling?

Do you have significant knowledge of coordinating digital and direct marketing campaigns?
 
If this is you, and you’re looking to join a fantastic organisation and team where you can really make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.
 
Location - In this role, you would benefit from the flexibility of working on a hybrid basis (with the expectation to attend our central Bath office, at least 20% of your time each month).
 
How to apply
 
To apply, applicants should provide a comprehensive CV, including details of relevant experience and achievements. This should be supplemented by answers to the competency-based application questions, demonstrating how your skills and experience meet the person specification.
 
We particularly welcome qualified applicants from ethnic minorities as they are under-represented in the team.
 
Want to know more? For more details on this exciting role, please download the job description. The closing date is Wednesday 4th June 2025. Interview date expected to be Thursday 12th June 2025.
 
REF-221753

• Finance Manager
• £60,000
• London/hybrid

Well-established and mission-driven charity that works to improve outcomes for children are seeking a dedicated Finance Manager to support the continued growth and financial sustainability of the group.

This senior finance role is central to the organisation's success, providing leadership on statutory accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and audit preparation. The role also includes supervising a small team within the finance function and supporting operational teams with accurate and timely financial insights.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts with performance analysis
• Ensure income is accurately recorded and reconciled, including with fundraising systems
• Manage bank reconciliations, balance sheet reconciliations, and investment reconciliations
• Oversee sales and purchase ledger activities
• Lead cash flow forecasting and monitoring
• Prepare VAT returns and ensure tax compliance within a charitable framework.
• Coordinate the annual statutory audit and produce statutory accounts
• Develop and maintain financial systems and processes, leading on any upgrades
• Collaborate with operational leads to prepare budgets and forecasts
• Present reports to finance and audit committees and boards
• Support grant reporting and financial input for funding bids

In order to be successful we are looking for you to demonstrate;

• Formal qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA).
• Strong technical experience in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting and audit preparation gained within the charity or not-for-profit sector
• Knowledge of SORP, VAT, and charity financial regulations
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial systems (experience with GP Dynamics is a plus)
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to explain financial matters to non-finance staff
• Ability to manage, mentor and support a team

I’m looking to speak to a Content Manager who will join a fantastic health charity, and produce high quality, compelling and insight-driven content for use across multiple channels to raise the profile the charity and their impact. This includes a strong focus on video and multimedia content, written stories and blogs as well as leading their successful podcast production. This is a fantastic role, where you can really help shape narrative, work with people with lived experience to share their story through video production, digital content and creative writing.

Relationship building is key in this role, you will manage the Multimedia Content Producer, work closely with storytellers on commissioned projects and support teams across the entire charity, including Fundraising, Campaigns, Clinical and Service Delivery. You will also manage agencies and freelancers.

As Content Manager you will;

· Work with the Head of Brand and Marketing to develop and deliver the content strategy; assessing content production needs across the charity, generating content ideas with the wider team and managing content production – with the aim to maximise opportunities to communicate the impact of charity’s work.

· Video creation

· Blogs and written content

· Podcast- lead on production and delivery

· Photography- maintain the image library

I’d love to hear from established Content Manager’s with experience planning and implementing content strategies, strong experience of managing video production agencies, outstanding interviewing, copywriting and digital skills. You will bring line management expertise, and it’s highly desirable you have worked within the charity or not for profit sector.

· Salary £40,500- £43,000

· Full-time, permanent

· Hybrid- 1 day a week in the Central/ East London office, 4 days from home.

· Great benefits, include 33 days annual leave, plus bank hols, 8% pension contribution.

Please get in touch now to avoid disappointment, the role has a firm closing date of Friday 30th May.

Interviews to take place 9th, 10th (online) and 18th June (in-person).

Looking for a Mid-September start date.

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.

The Godolphin and Latymer School is one of the country’s leading independent day schools for girls, located on a six acre site in Hammersmith, London.  The School’s facilities are excellent, making it an exciting place to learn and work.  The students at Godolphin and Latymer receive unrivalled academic and pastoral support and outstanding examination results are achieved.

Transform young lives through the power of philanthropy

At Godolphin and Latymer, we're not just raising funds, we're creating life-changing opportunities for talented students regardless of their financial circumstances.

As our next Director of Development, you will have the support of our Senior Leadership Team and engaged alumnae who are committed to building philanthropic success in the long term, and who understand the value which development brings to the School. Despite global economic challenges, our Development Office consistently raises significant funds for bursaries - and we're ready to aim even higher with the right Director of Development.

This is no ordinary Development role

The Godolphin and Latymer School seeks an exceptional Director of Development to lead our philanthropic strategy in collaboration with the Head. Our bursary programme currently supports 80 students; but with the right person in post, we aim to significantly increase this number, diversifying our school community and changing more young lives.

The Director of Development will work closely with the Head to develop and implement a sustainable development strategy, focussing on major gifts. The ideal candidate will elevate the School's engagement strategy through innovative events, strategic communications, and meaningful relationship-building with the school’s community ensuring high standards across all engagement and fundraising activities.

The Director of Development will manage the Development Office, currently a team of three, with responsibility for developing both potential within the team and fundraising programmes and process. 

Collaboration, communication and positive professional relationships are key to this role. The most successful school development programmes are built, not on transactions, but on relationships - with donors, with colleagues, with school leadership, and with the broader School community. The ideal candidate will understand that relationships drive results. Not only will the successful candidate bring major gift fundraising experience, but they will also be adept at cultivating relationships with high-net-worth individuals and have a deep understanding of how to inspire others and get the best from their team.

What makes this role exceptional:

● Direct collaboration with the Head to develop and implement a sustainable development strategy

● Focus on major gifts fundraising for real impact

● Support from committed stakeholders who understand the long-term value development brings

● Opportunity to significantly diversify our school community

The ideal candidate:

● Has proven major gift fundraising experience

● Excels at cultivating relationships with high-net-worth individuals

● Understands that relationships - not transactions - drive results

● Can inspire others and bring out the best in their team

● Believes in the transformative power of education

The salary will be commensurate with the post and will depend upon qualifications and experience.

If you're an experienced Director of Development, Head of Philanthropy or major gifts or you are an experienced Deputy and are ready for the next step, we invite you to submit your application outlining how your experience matches our requirements.

Contract: Permanent, full time, 35 hours over 5 days 

Location: Burford or London, Hybrid (2 days a week in the office) 

Salary: £22,790 - £26,500 per annum
Closing Date:  Monday 9 June 2025 

Interview Date: w/c 16 June 2025 

Looking to kick-start your career in corporate fundraising and events? Join our friendly and ambitious team at Blue Cross, where you’ll play a key role in supporting partnerships with commercial companies and delivering memorable donor experiences that help pets in need. 

More about the role

As our Corporate Partnerships and Events Assistant, you’ll help maintain and grow vital relationships with businesses and supporters, while ensuring the smooth running of events and stewardship activities. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong admin skills, an eye for detail, and a passion for working with people. 
 

Key Responsibilities 

• Act as the first point of contact for telephone and email enquiries. 
• Support income coding, purchase order processing, and data entry. 
• Conduct research and due diligence on potential corporate and event prospects. 
• Provide general admin support, including sending thank you letters and event materials. 
• Assist with stewardship of corporate partners and event participants. 
• Collaborate with the social media team (e.g. LinkedIn) to support donor journeys and identify new prospects. 
• Manage event merchandise stock. 
• Help create content for newsletters, proposals, and stewardship materials. 

About you

You'll be organised, proactive, and eager to learn. With excellent communication skills and a can-do attitude, you'll comfortable liaising with people at all levels and thrive in a collaborative environment. You will be confident using MS Office and social media platforms and enjoy keeping everything running smoothly behind the scenes. 

Essential Qualifications, Skills, and Experience 

• Demonstrable experience of working in an office environment 
• Proven administration skills  
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal 
• Good attention to detail 
• Good interpersonal skills 
• IT literate with MS Office and web-based databases and platforms 
• Good social media skills across all mainstream and gaming platforms  

Desirable Qualifications, Skills, and Experience 

• Experience Corporate relationships 
• Experience of CRM databases 
• Knowledge of the charity sector 

How to apply  

Click the apply button below and complete the online application process before the closing date on Monday 9 June 2025. 

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.  

Blue Cross benefits

Our people are the most important part of delivering our purpose. If it were not for their amazing efforts and commitment, we would not be able to make the difference that we do today.  

In return, Blue Cross wants to ensure we provide you with the best working environment we can. We want you to be happy working for us and will do everything we can to make sure you are.  

Our generous benefits package includes: 

• Full time equivalent of 38 days holiday rising to 43 with service (including Bank Holidays)  
• Programmes for physical and mental wellbeing support  
• Free access to GP via MetLife- 24/7 GP services, private prescriptions and more for you and your family   
• Free physiotherapy advice and face to face intervention  
• Health cash plan  
• Unlimited access to an employee assistance programme  
• Pension scheme with enhanced employer contribution   
• Professional fees paid with Continuing Professional Development and personal development support.  
• Life assurance   
• 20% discount on Pet Plan pet insurance   
• Enhanced family friendly policies   
• Recognition scheme   
• Annual volunteer days  
• Charity worker discounts across a variety of retailers 

Join our team at Freedom from Torture - proud winner at the 2023 Charity Awards for the Overall Award for Excellence.

Are you passionate about human rights and making a meaningful impact? This is an exciting opportunity to join Freedom from Torture as a key member of our Philanthropy Team, helping to drive forward our mission through corporate partnerships and high-profile events.

About the Role

As Corporate & Special Events Officer, you'll play a vital role in engaging and stewarding a portfolio of corporate supporters, ensuring exceptional relationship management and exploring opportunities for new partnerships. You'll also contribute to the delivery and sponsorship of our well-established and dynamic special events programme - an important income stream for the organisation.

Key responsibilities include:
* Managing and growing relationships with existing corporate donors
* Identifying and developing new corporate partnerships
* Supporting delivery of our special events programme and securing event sponsorship
* Providing an outstanding supporter experience across all engagement activities

About You

You'll be joining a collaborative and supportive team of five philanthropy and events professionals.

To thrive in this role, you will bring:
* Proven experience managing corporate donor portfolios and delivering excellent stewardship
* Confidence in representing an organisation externally and building relationships with both donors and internal teams
* A track record of delivering successful external events, including working with volunteers and event suppliers
* A proactive, relationship-driven approach and a genuine passion for our cause

In return, we offer a competitive package, with a generous 30-day annual leave entitlement, and 6% employer pension contribution (minimum 1% employee contribution).

Freedom from Torture is committed to showing the salary for all advertised roles and not negotiating salaries for roles, in light of evidence that this contributes to structural inequality.

To view the Job Description and Person Specification, please visit our website.

Please note a CV and a cover letter addressing the job description and person specification of the role are mandatory to be considered for the position.

Freedom from Torture is dedicated to healing and protecting people who have survived torture. We provide therapies to improve physical and mental health, we medically document torture, and we provide legal and welfare help. We expose torture globally, we fight to hold torturing states to account and we campaign for fairer treatment of torture survivors in the UK.

We campaign for national and global change, using evidence from our services and survivor voices to protect and promote survivors' rights and hold torturing states to account. We are proud to play a significant role in the global anti-torture movement. Survivors, active and empowered, are at the centre of all of our work.

Freedom from Torture is committed to its responsibilities under safeguarding, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to a satisfactory DBS disclosure, as well as a need for full employment history and up to date employment references.

Freedom from Torture is an equal opportunity employer. People with lived experience of torture or asylum, from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ individuals and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.

No agencies please.

Salary: £53,952-£59,744
Contract: Permanent
Location: London office – Hybrid
Closing date: ASAP
Benefits: Health care benefits, 6% pension contribution, season ticket travel loan

We have a great opportunity for an Assistant Head of Legacy and In Memory Fundraiser working for The Salvation Army. This role will report into the Head of Legacy and In Memory and line manage two others in the team to inspire in-memory and legacy donors, whilst driving key fundraising targets and activities.  

You will deliver multi-channel legacy marketing campaigns to grow In Memory and Legacy supporters, develop new ideas, and provide excellent stewardship to current and long-standing supporters of the charity. This role will focus on growth and the protection of legacy income, currently £65m per year. This is an exciting time to join a growing and ambitious team as they are investing in all aspects of fundraising and marketing.

To be successful as the Assistant Head of Legacy and In Memory Fundraiser, you will need:
 

• Extensive expertise in all aspects of Legacy and In Memory fundraising, including detailed knowledge and experience of the marketplace
• Experience in successful strategic planning, management, and implementation of strategy
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence at a senior level, and develop strong, successful, collaborative, and influential working relationships at all levels of seniority within an organisation
• Excellent leadership and people management skills with proven experience of managing and building high-performing teams

If you would like to have an informal discussion, please call and speak with Emma.

Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are 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 here.

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 end the application period sooner.

If you would like to discuss this role with us, please quote the reference 2592EI