Fundraising manager jobs in bristol, bristol city
About This Job
This is an exciting training role in Army Cadet Headquarters responsible for the coordination, development and implementation of strategic training policy across the Army Cadets.
We are looking for a training professional to bring their skills, enthusiasm, and personal credibility to the team and lead on the training governance, strategic policy, and implementation of training requirements across both our volunteer staff and employed workforce.
This role is key to ensuring Army Cadets training meets the governance requirements of the MOD, and follows required process and procedure, whilst forging its own dynamic and flexible youth training policies to meet the needs of a modern youth organisation.
This position is a permanent full-time post (40 hours per week) which will be office based in Cadets Branch, HQ Regional Command in Aldershot, however significant homeworking will be permitted. The starting salary for the post will be £32,600 per annum.
Essential Skills
· Experience of delivering strategic training policy for a large organisation
· Risk Management or Safety qualifications.
· Experience in delivering training.
· Demonstrable success in establishing effective working relationships across a range of organisations.
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills, effective interpersonal skills, and emotional intelligence.
Please refer to the attached Job Description for further information.
Our charity
ACCT UK is a national youth charity dedicated to improving the life chances of young people. The Combined Cadet Force Association (CCFA) is a charity dedicated to the promotion of the ideals and activities of the Combined Cadet Force in schools. Together, in both charities we want to ensure that every young person has the opportunity to learn new skills, build confidence and be inspired through their cadet experience.
We want to develop the youth leadership and training abilities of adult volunteers whilst also helping young people to access cadet activities through fundraising, grant-making, developing new resources and direct support.
We strongly believe that everyone benefits when you help young people to develop their character and values through activities that stretch and mature them. We also know that when young people engage with others at a range of levels in their communities it builds confidence and improves empathy for other’s lives.
Who we are
You will enjoy being part of our small team who work very happily together. By joining ACCT UK, you will help us to reach more young people and make a greater difference, and we look forward to working with you. We actively promote and encourage you to explore ideas that improve all aspects of the charities’ work in pursuit of their charitable aims.
What we can offer you
In addition to your salary, we offer all staff:
· Flexible working arrangements (you agree a working pattern with your line manager).
· The ability to work both from home and from our Aldershot office.
· Personal Accident Insurance, including loss of earnings cover and death benefit.
· 15 days of sick pay in any 12-month period (after 12 months employment - pro-rata for part time staff).
· A contributory pension scheme (you contribute at least 5% and we will contribute 10%).
· Good leave allowances (which are offered pro-rata for part time staff):
o 20 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
o Additional privilege leave, on set days each year, such as between Christmas and New Year.
o An additional five days of volunteering leave.
· Support for qualifications and personal development.
· Employee Assistance Programme.
· Season ticket loan.
· Railcard (if you are eligible)
· A caring and supportive team environment.
How to apply
Please send a covering letter that details how you meet the requirements of the job description along with a CV by Sunday 21st December 2025.
Please note, AI should not be used to produce either the covering letter or CV.
Interviews will be held in Holcombe Moor Training Camp, Spenleach Ln, Bury BL8 during the week commencing Monday 12th January 2026.
Please note that as charities dedicated to improving the lives of young people, we require staff to make a declaration about any relevant convictions, undergo both a Disclosure and Barring Service check and a Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) check (one of the requirements being that applicants must have been resident in the UK for 3 years). In addition, we will follow up references.
We reserve the right to close the role advertisement early if we receive a large number of applicants.
Army Cadet Charitable Trust (ACCT) UK aims to give all young people the opportunity to develop and achieve through Army Cadets activities.



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Team: Legacies & In Memory
Location: Remotely, UK
Work pattern: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Salary: Up to £70,004.60 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Cats Protection are the UK’s largest cat welfare charity, and we’re seeking an ambitious, knowledgeable and compassionate individual to lead our successful legacy and in memory fundraising programme
Will you join us and make life better for cats?
Responsibilities of our Head of Legacy Giving:
- Our Head of Legacy Giving is responsible for Cats Protection’s largest charitable income stream, leading our Legacy Marketing, Legacy Administration and In Memory teams as we seek to delivery exemplary fundraising programmes raising upwards of £50m a year – around half of the cats we help are cared for thanks to this work.
- With ambitions to continue growing the income we receive from Legacy and In Memory giving, our Head of Legacy Giving is responsible for shaping the long-term strategy to deliver this growth and overseeing the implementation of activity across the organisation that maximises the scale and value of current and future support.
- Underpinning this transformation is a responsibility for the role to lead our medium and long-term legacy modelling, inspire and develop our high performing teams, and collaborate with an array of internal stakeholders and key external partners.
- The role is also a member of our Marketing and Income Generation (MIG) directorate leadership team, as part of a unified leadership group that has shared accountability and strategic responsibility for the organisation’s collective income generation performance.
About the Legacy and In Memory department:
- The department sits within our Individual Giving and Legacies business area of the Marketing & Income Generation Directorate
- There are four broad areas of expertise and delivery within the department – legacy marketing, legacy administration, in memory fundraising, and local legacy and in memory giving – with 16 individuals making up the teams.
- The teams are responsible for fundraising programmes that cover traditional legacy giving, Free Wills, our Cat Guardians service and In Memory giving for both people and cats.
What we’re looking for in our Head of Legacy Giving:
- Proven experience in a senior charitable legacy fundraising and direct marketing role
- Experience of leading and managing multiple teams working together to deliver ambitious targets, overcome challenges and achieve measurable impact in a remote working environment
- Proven track record of strategic development, planning and implementation
- Experience of commissioning and managing external agencies and consultants
- Experience of managing significant income and expenditure budgets
- Experience of providing impactful management information and reports to internal stakeholders on legacy income and key KPIs
- Knowledge of Chartered Institute of Fundraising codes of practice, sector regulation and compliance, and data protection legislation
What we can offer you:
- Range of health benefits
- 26 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
- Salary Finance, which empowers you to take control of your financial wellbeing
- and much more, which you can learn about
Interested? Here’s how to apply:
Application closing date: 30th November 2025
Virtual interview date: Week commencing 8th December 2025
Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.
If successful, your recruitment journey will include:
1. Anonymised application form
2. Virtual interview via Microsoft Teams
Making a better life for cats, because life is better with cats
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Orchard Fundraising is actively seeking Client Leads to join our team. The role is to lead all activities for a set of clients (typically 4 or 5 in due course). You will be the main point of contact and manage the work supporting each charity. You will be responsible for delivering the agreed fundraising strategy, setting the plan and supervising others working for you in a matrix management system. At times, you will also need to be involved in application drafting for more complicated bids.
The role is fully remote, working from home, ideally between 20 and 32 hours per week and can be structured to accommodate your availability and aspirations. Work is highly flexible and could fit around other commitments and lifestyle, with periodic client and colleague meetings at mutually convenient times. Orchard Fundraising is proud of its highly personable approach and is adaptable to a wide range of working patterns. If your availability and needs are outside these parameters, we may still be able to accommodate the right candidates.
At least five years experience of charity fundraising is required, notably trusts and foundations, with expertise in one or more of HNWI, legacy, corporate, digital and individual giving an advantage. You are likely to have been in a senior and/or management role (or demonstrate the capabilities to develop the necessary skills). While no formal qualifications are needed, a Chartered Institute of Fundraising qualification or training would be preferable. Client Leads work as part of the wider Orchard Fundraising team, so there is always support, but it is necessary to be highly reliable, available for clients, a strategic thinker, able to remotely manage others and be highly self-sufficient. Having personal characteristics compatible with the company ethos is essential.
While Orchard Fundraising has clients throughout the UK, nearly all work is conducted remotely, and visits are rare. We have a concentration of clients in the South West and West Midlands, so living in (or knowledge of) these areas would be beneficial.
If you are looking for a highly flexible role that fits your lifestyle, please send your CV and a short covering note.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Who we are
Not all young people have the same opportunities in life.
Caudwell Youth exists to level the playing field for young people at risk.
They may be care experienced, have mental health challenges, be neurodivergent or be at risk of exploitation or offending.
Caudwell Youth is a dynamic new charity which has just celebrated its third birthday.
What we do
Caudwell Youth shapes young people’s futures by providing person-centred support to at risk 11 to 24-year-olds through volunteer-led mentoring for up to 18-months, alongside a targeted intervention programme.
Our vision is to help every young person at-risk in the UK. We give young people the time, trust and support they need to shape a positive future, no matter their starting point.
Our mentoring service is designed to ensure every young person feels safe, heard and supported. Each young person gains a trusted adult (a trained volunteer) who meets with them once a week to support them as they take steps towards a more positive future.
This year, we have supported more than 400 young people.
Our fundraising
We have a compelling fundraising proposition. We were founded by billionaire philanthropist John Caudwell, who has pledged to match all donations and fundraising at 33%.
Our mentoring service is delivering exceptional outcomes for young people, and we are ambitious for the future.
This is a crucial time for Caudwell Youth’s fundraising function, as we are set to embark on a new strategy for national growth in the new year. For the financial year just gone, grant income accounted for around 28% of our fundraising revenue.
Our aim is to grow our charity sustainably, while continuing to meet the evolving needs of at-risk young people in ways that are effective and life-changing. This role will be a key part of that journey.
What we're looking for
We are looking for an experienced grants, trusts and foundations fundraiser who can hit the ground running, both in solidifying and owning our valuable relationships with existing grant and trust fundrers and in exploring new opportunities.
You will also lead on the evaluation of our service impact across the organisation, gathering, analysing and presenting data to illustrate the valuable outcomes our services have for at-risk young people.
You will be a key team member in a dynamic and growing organisation and will help ensure the charity achieves its aims and objectives and fulfils its fundraising plan effectively.
More information about the role
This role is home based, but you need to be able to meet with funders and our small but dynamic fundraising team.
These meetings may take place in London, or across our current operating regions (Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Slough, Luton and Milton Keynes).
We are happy to consider compressed and flexible hours requests.
How to apply
Please follow the link to our website to read the full recruitment pack and find the application form.
All applications must be submitted via our website application form. Thank you, and we look forward to hearing from you.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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At Bath Cats and Dogs Home we believe every cat and dog should enjoy a healthy life and a happy home. Our charity shops are an important presence on the high street, raising precious funds to support our mission and connecting us to the communities in which we work.
Could you help us create a first-class customer experience at one of our shops? Are you driven by a desire to make our world a kinder place for animals?
If you want to be part of a dynamic team of staff and volunteers, and make a significant impact on the lives of the most in-need cats and dogs, please get in touch.
As Manager, you'll be the driving force behind your shop's success. You'll work closely with the Retail Operations Manager to develop and deliver strategies to maximise donations and sales, and to connect customers with the charity and the impact of their support.
You’ll be responsible for managing stock, merchandising and charity messaging. And you’ll motivate your team of staff and volunteers to deliver excellent customer service and meet sales targets.
30hrs per week worked over four days to include weekends on a rota basis
£24,481 FTE (£19,584.82 pro-rated based on 30 hours per week)
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Community Fundraiser - Home Counties
Are you ready to take on a new challenge with a leading charity making a real difference in brain tumour research?
Brain Tumour Research is seeking an experienced and motivated fundraiser to join our team. As a key part of our fundraising efforts in our high-performing East region, you will have the opportunity to drive income generation through a variety of initiatives, including challenge events, fundraising groups, and corporate partnerships such as charity of the year. You will also be responsible for driving initiatives to increase our profile and supporter base within Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Northamptonshire and Essex.
Key Responsibilities:
- Generate income across a range of community fundraising initiatives and events, with the opportunity to lead on key projects
- Steward supporters to help drive the charity’s fundraising activities and growth
- Work with the fundraising team to develop and maintain strong relationships with fundraisers, donors, partners, and key stakeholders
- Contribute towards the growth and success of fundraising efforts, ensuring a sustainable income stream for the vital ongoing funding of brain tumour research
Requirements:
- At least one year of fundraising experience, with a proven track record in income generation
- Strong experience in supporter stewardship
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage and inspire supporters and partners alike
- Passion for Brain Tumour Research and its mission to fund research and ultimately find a cure
If you are looking for a fulfilling and impactful role and have the level of experience and skill we are looking for, we welcome your application.
We will give preference to those candidates living in the Bucks, Beds and Northants areas of this region.
We reserve the right to close the application window early and advise candidates to apply in good time to avoid disappointment.
We are asking for a CV as the first step but applicants may be asked to provide a targeted covering letter as part of the selection process. Interviews will be conducted during the application window as appropriate, and will consist of a first interview via MS Teams, progressing, if successful to a face to face second interview, held at our offices in Milton Keynes.
Closing Date: 14th December 2025
We are looking for people who share our passion for finding a cure for brain tumours and who have the skills and experience to make a difference. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, cultures, genders, sexual orientations, abilities, and ages. We believe that diversity enriches our organisation and helps us achieve our mission. We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive environment where everyone can be themselves and contribute to our vision.
To find a cure for all types of brain tumours To increase the UK investment in brain tumour research
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Senior Philanthropy Manager
Welcome to Population Matters
We are an environmental charity, and we believe all populations matter. We are all interconnected and all species rely on each other, yet no one is talking about the impact the growing human population is having on the planet.
Our vision is of a world in which our human population lives fairly and sustainably with nature and each other. Our mission is to address the negative consequences of ever more people using ever more of the planet’s resources and to inspire and engage with others to find, share and promote ways to make our vision a reality as quickly as possible.
We conduct evidence-based research, build networks of powerful advocates, work with global partners, and support female leadership and male allyship to ensure that our population can co-exist in harmony with nature and prosper on a healthy planet.
Are you passionate about our cause?
We have just entered a new five-year strategy period and are looking for a Senior Philanthropy Manager with the experience, gravitas and growth-mindset to deliver our objectives. This is a new role, giving you the opportunity to shape the philanthropy programme and develop donor-centric experiences, proposals and feedback.
How to apply
Please apply by sending a CV (no more than three A4 pages) and covering letter (no more than two A4 pages), addressing the Job Description and, in particular, the Person Specification.
The deadline for applications is midday on Wednesday 26th November. We will inform successful first round candidates by 5pm on Friday 28th November and we will hold first interviews on Thursday 4th December via Teams. We will hold second interviews in person, in London, on Monday 15th December.
Please refer to the attached EDI statement for further information.
Note: We are reviewing applications on a rolling basis and may withdraw this job advert before the published expiry date.
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Challenge Events Fundraiser
30 hours / week
Actual salary: £22,471 / year
Remote home working, occasional travel.
About Us
The Fire Fighters Charity offers specialist, lifelong support for members of the UK fire services community empowering individuals to achieve mental, physical, and social wellbeing throughout their lives.
We are looking for a Challenge Events Fundraiser to join our national Regional Fundraising Team.
Arrangement of hours can be flexible and agreed with the successful candidate.
About the role
As a Challenge Events Fundraiser, you will support the Regional Fundraising Team to build a successful programme of challenge events that will raise funds and positively promote the Charity.
This role will focus on a portfolio of mass participation and challenge events, as well as supporting national campaigns and community events delivered by programme scheduling, resource management, event marketing, participant recruitment and stewardship, financial reporting, database management and event evaluation.
You will produce and maintain the events calendar, research and recommend new events and work with our Supporter Care team to ensure support materials are provided as appropriate. You will ensure event performance, supporter engagement and income are recorded tracked and fed back to the Fundraising team.
You will ensure events are marketed and celebrated via established charity platforms, and participant numbers and income are increased through promotion to new and previous supporters.
You will support participants through their journey, creating a memorable experience and positive impression of the charity, and will attend some events in person.
Previous experience of event planning, participant recruitment and sponsor stewardship would be an asset to the successful candidate, who will also need experience of working with a CRM database and be competent at interpreting financial information and reports.
This role is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
About you
You will need a good understanding of the events fundraising sector, it’s relevant law, procedures and techniques.
You will be able to demonstrate an ability to research, plan and support a programme of events on a national scale and prioritise your workload to meet deadlines and KPIs agreed with your line manager.
The Charity is an Equal Opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community. When recruiting our new team members, regardless of the role, we are looking for people who share our values to help us to achieve our strategic plan.
How to apply
Please submit a CV and covering letter via our online portal. If you require assistance, please contact us.
We reserve the right to close this role early should we receive a sufficient number of applications. Due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to contact applicants who are not shortlisted for interview. If you do not hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application was not successful this time.
We offer specialist, lifelong support for members of the UK fire services community, empowering individuals to live happier and healthier lives



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Community Fundraiser - London
Are you ready to take on a new challenge with a leading charity making a real difference in brain tumour research?
Brain Tumour Research is seeking an experienced and motivated fundraiser to join our team. As a key part of our fundraising efforts in our high-performing East region, you will have the opportunity to drive income generation through a variety of initiatives, including challenge events, fundraising groups, and corporate partnerships such as charity of the year. You will also be responsible for driving initiatives to increase our profile and supporter base within London.
Key Responsibilities:
- Generate income across a range of community fundraising initiatives and events, with the opportunity to lead on key projects
- Steward supporters to help drive the charity’s fundraising activities and growth
- Work with the fundraising team to develop and maintain strong relationships with fundraisers, donors, partners, and key stakeholders
- Contribute towards the growth and success of fundraising efforts, ensuring a sustainable income stream for the vital ongoing funding of brain tumour research
Requirements:
- At least one year of fundraising experience, with a proven track record in income generation
- Strong experience in supporter stewardship
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage and inspire supporters and partners alike
- Passion for Brain Tumour Research and its mission to fund research and ultimately find a cure
If you are looking for a fulfilling and impactful role and have the level of experience and skill we are looking for, we welcome your application.
For this role, the successful candidate must live in the London area.
We reserve the right to close the application window early and advise candidates to apply in good time to avoid disappointment.
We are asking for a CV as the first step but applicants may be asked to provide a targeted covering letter as part of the selection process. Interviews will be conducted during the application window as appropriate, and will consist of a first interview via MS Teams, progressing, if successful to a face to face second interview, held at our offices in Milton Keynes.
Closing Date: 28th November 2025
We are looking for people who share our passion for finding a cure for brain tumours and who have the skills and experience to make a difference. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, cultures, genders, sexual orientations, abilities, and ages. We believe that diversity enriches our organisation and helps us achieve our mission. We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive environment where everyone can be themselves and contribute to our vision.
To find a cure for all types of brain tumours To increase the UK investment in brain tumour research
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Role Description
The Funding and Insights Officer supports the Head of Funding and Partnerships (HFP) in delivering HACT’s fundraising and income generation objectives in line with the organisation’s business strategy. This role focuses on identifying new business and funding opportunities, conducting market, sector and competitor research, and generating actionable insights to support HACT’s marketing, customer engagement, and income generation strategies.
The postholder will play a key role in shaping HACT’s understanding of the external environment, including trends in housing, social impact, and innovation. Reporting to the HFP, they will contribute to fundraising applications to trusts, foundations, and corporates, support the services team in developing compelling and proposals for HACT’s research and consultancy work, and carry out desk-based market research to inform the activities of the marketing and customer teams.
The role requires excellent communication skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks while prioritising effectively to meet deadlines.
Responsibilities
Key responsibilities include:
- Conduct market, sector and competitor research to identify trends, opportunities, and risks relevant to HACT’s programmes and services
- Produce intelligence reports and briefings to inform marketing campaigns, customer outreach, and strategic planning
- Identify and assess potential funders, partners, and clients aligned with HACT’s mission and services
- Support the HFP in preparing proposals, funding applications, and sponsorship pitches
- Support the HFP to produce compelling performance and evaluation reports for funders and other donors
- Maintain and update a bank of proposal templates and sector insights
- Support the services team in the development of professionally written proposals
- Collaborate with marketing and customer teams to target organisations and contacts for campaigns
- Use CRM systems to track business development activities, monitor proposal and funding application progress, and report key metrics
- Maintain accurate records of engagement, income, and pipeline development
Required skills
Essential skills and experience
- Experience securing new funding opportunities or partnerships (commercial or charitable)
- Strong written communication skills with the ability to produce persuasive content
- Proficient in using research tools and databases (e.g. Charity Commission, Companies House)
- Ability to synthesise complex information into actionable insights
- Strong relationship-building and collaboration skills across teams
- Excellent time management and prioritisation
Desirable skills and experience
- Experience of measuring and reporting on project impacts
- Familiarity with CRM systems and data tracking
- Understanding of marketing and customer engagement strategies
- Knowledge of the UK social housing sector either professionally or through lived experience
Job accountabilities
- Support the HFP in delivering strategic growth and income targets
- Maintain a pipeline of opportunities and sector intelligence
- Collaborate across teams to ensure alignment of business development activities
- Produce high-quality proposals and insights that support HACT’s professional services, customer and marketing teams
- Actively model HACT’s values and behaviours by consistently demonstrating collaborative, supportive and respectful working with internal and external stakeholders and contribute to an inclusive and respectful culture
Employees are also expected to be flexible in undertaking the duties and responsibilities attached to their post and may be asked to perform other duties that are consistent with the grade, responsibilities, and typical scope of the role. Any additional tasks should remain appropriate to the nature of the post and not extend into unrelated functions or specialisms.
All employees are expected to work in accordance with the organisation’s values and behavioural standards, which include being supportive, transparent, respectful, kind, honest, and collaborative. This means fostering a culture of empathy, openness, integrity, and teamwork in all interactions, and contributing positively to the organisation’s mission and strategic objectives.
This position is currently based remotely with the occasional day in the London office and travel to UK based events as required.
About HACT
Innovation. Collaboration. Insights.
It’s what we’ve always done.
As the charity of the social housing sector, these are the core values that have driven the transformation and development of housing providers for over 60 years.
We believe the provision of housing is about more than just bricks and mortar – it’s about enhancing peoples’ lives.
By partnering with organisations across the housing sector, we drive value for residents and communities through insight-led products and services which encourage innovation and foster collaboration.
To apply for this role, please share your CV with a one-page cover letter setting out why this role appeals to you and how your skillls and experience meet the key skills points in the job description.
Interviews expected to take place the week commencing the 8th December.
To apply for this role, please share your CV with a one-page cover letter setting out why this role appeals to you and how your skills and experience meet the key skills points in the job description.
To support the social housing sector to unlock the full potential of its social purpose, for the benefit of residents & local communities
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
JOB PROFILE
JOB TITLE: Lead Trusts & Grants Officer
RESPONSIBLE TO: Senior Trusts & Grants Manager
HOURS OF WORK: Full time 35 hours per week
LOCATION: Home working/ Hybrid
DURATION: Permanent
SALARY / GRADE: £32,330
KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
• Senior Trusts & Grants Manager
• Trusts & Grants Officer
• Director of Fundraising, Marketing & Communications
• Chief Operating Officer
• Senior Leadership & Service Managers
• Grant making trusts and foundations
• Major Donors
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
The Lead Trusts & Grants Officer is responsible for developing and delivering income from mid-value grant making funders, notably trusts and foundations. The role involves managing a dedicated pipeline of opportunities, writing and submitting compelling applications, and stewarding funder relationships. This position works closely with service teams to understand project needs and create accurate budgets and impactful funding proposals. This role will also provide direct line management to the Trusts & Grants Officer, supporting their professional development and ensuring the team's overall success in meeting fundraising targets.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Fundraising and Grants Management
• Pipeline Management: Lead on prospecting, developing and managing the mid-value trusts and grants pipeline, focusing on bids around £20,000 - £70,000, including multiyear grants, ensuring a consistent flow of opportunities to meet team income targets. Developing the skills and ability to manage higher value and more complex strategic bids.
• Application Writing: Develop and submit compelling, high-quality grant applications and proposals for mid-value funders, working closely with service teams, ensuring accurate budgets and income against Adoption UK’s strategic priorities.
• Stewardship: Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with a portfolio of new and existing mid-value funders, providing timely and impactful reports to secure renewed funding, and developing relationships with key external contacts through excellent communication.
• Reporting: Oversee the accurate tracking of all applications, reports, and communications using team tracking methods, and the CRM database, providing regular progress updates to the Senior Trusts & Grants Manager.
• Collaboration: Work closely with the Senior Trusts & Grants Manager, the Trusts & Grants Officer, and service teams, to align fundraising activities with the organisation’s strategic priorities and annual income targets.
• Undertake other duties and projects as directed by the Senior Trusts & Grants Manager and Director of Fundraising, Marketing and Communications.
Team Management and Development
• Line Management: Provide line management and support to the Trusts & Grants Officer, including regular one-to-ones, appraisals, and professional development.
• Training and Mentoring: Guide the Trusts & Grants Officer on best practices for researching, writing, budgets, and stewarding of small-value grants.
Personal specification
Knowledge and experience
• Track record of successfully securing individual grant awards typically ranging between £10,000 and £50,000. (E)
• Knowledge of fundraising sector with specialist knowledge of grant making trusts and foundations, or similar grant/bid-writing experience (E)
• Experience in writing persuasive proposal documents and bids (E)
• Experience in developing and implementing fundraising policies and process to deliver strategic goals (E)
• Experience in supporting service teams to deliver complex projects on time and to budget (E)
• Experience in successfully stewarding multiple stakeholders including grant managers and major donors (D)
Qualifications and Education
• Graduate level or equivalent significant professional experience in fundraising/bid
Skills and abilities
• Ability to make decisions within area of responsibility, based on defined frameworks, policies, and procedures and/or based on knowledge of regulations and best practice (E)
• Shows good professional judgement (E)
• Can successfully operate matrix management of complex projects at a national level (E)
• Delivers high quality work with minimal supervision and direction (E)
• Able to communicate clearly and engage with stakeholders at all levels (E)
• Is successful in securing positive external relationships with stakeholders and supporters (E)
• Demonstrates personal credibility (E)
• Demonstrates experience and ability in impact reporting (D)
• Ability to research the sector to identify the best prospects (D)
• Has the capacity to deal with complex issues and is good at problem solving (D)
• An exceptional administrator with excellent organisational and writing skills (E)
• Self-starter, used to working to deadlines and delivering against KPIs (D)
Accountability
• Shows previous experience of achievement of income targets (E)
• Shows previous experience of excellent funder or similar relationship stewardship (E)
• Able to contribute to the development of income growth strategy and strategic goals (D)
Behaviours
• Takes pride in Adoption UK and promotes its values and mission in all interactions with external stakeholders.
• Demonstrates commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion in all aspects of role at all times.
• Contributes to an open and honest culture
• Encourages challenge and creativity, transparency and consistency.
• Leads by example.
• Offers outstanding service to members.
• Promotes cross-functional team working, sharing skills and knowledge
• Communicates clearly, seeking clarity when unclear and valuing the opinion of others.
• Values the opinion of others. Treating colleagues and other stakeholders with respect.
• Takes pride in own development, committed to achieving high standards and agreed objectives.
Adoption UK is the leading charity for adopted and care experienced people and adoptive families.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Salary: circa £36,500 (including London weighting)
Contract: Permanent, Full-time (35 hours per week)
Location: Remote – must be based within London
Closing date: 28th November 2025 - with applications reviewed on a rolling basis
Benefits: Hybrid and flexible working, 25 days annual leave (rising to 30 days after 5 years’ service), pension scheme, Benenden Health access, electric car scheme, and more
We are thrilled to be working with Brain Tumour Research to recruit a London Community Fundraiser. Brain Tumour Research is a pioneering charity dedicated to finding a cure for all types of brain tumours. Through world-class research, impactful campaigning, and powerful awareness-raising, the charity is driving change and giving hope to thousands of families across the UK.
In this role, you will play a vital part in helping the charity meet its ambitious fundraising and campaigning goals. You’ll lead community fundraising efforts across London, contributing to a regional target of over £1.5 million. From supporting challenge event participants and Fundraising Groups to securing Charity of the Year partnerships, you’ll build and steward relationships that make a real difference.
To be successful in this role, you will need:
- Demonstrable experience in community fundraising and donor stewardship
- A track record of meeting financial targets in a similar role
- Excellent communication skills and empathy when engaging with supporters
- Strong organisational and time management skills
- A proactive, flexible approach and willingness to travel for key events
For an informal discussion, please contact Ashby Jenkins Recruitment and ask to speak to Heather.
Ashby Jenkins Recruitment is a specialist charity recruitment agency. We are committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion and take a relationship-led approach to recruitment in the sector. You can read more about our commitment to diversity on our website.
If enough applications are received, we reserve the right to close the application period early.
Please quote reference 2753HB when applying.
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Could you help us create a first-class customer experience at one of our shops? Are you driven by a desire to make our world a kinder place for animals?
At Bath Cats and Dogs Home we believe every cat and dog should enjoy a healthy life and a happy home. Our charity shops are an important presence on the high street, raising precious funds to support our mission and connecting us to the communities in which we work.
As Assistant Manager, you’ll work closely with your shop manager to create vibrant displays, motivate a team of volunteers, and manage daily operations. Your enthusiasm for sustainable shopping will inspire both customers and volunteers. Physical activity is part of the job, as you'll be hands-on in processing stock and creating impactful shop layouts.
If you want to be part of a dynamic team of staff and volunteers, and make a significant impact on the lives of the most in-need cats and dogs, please get in touch.
£23,809.50 FTE (pro-rated to £14,285.70 based on 22.5 hours or £9,523.80 based on 15 hours per week)
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Salary: £31,000-£32,000 per annum
Contract: Permanent, Full-time (35 hours per week)
Location: Remote – must be based within the Home Counties region (Bucks, Beds, Northants, Herts, Essex)
Closing date: 6th November
Benefits: 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 30 days, flexible working, access to Benenden Health Care, free eye tests, and more
We are thrilled to be working with the pioneering charity Brain Tumour Research to recruit a Community Fundraiser for the Home Counties region. Brain Tumour Research is leading the fight to find a cure for brain tumours – the biggest cancer killer of children and adults under 40 – and is campaigning to increase national investment in research to £35 million per year.
In this role, you will be responsible for generating and growing income through community fundraising activities across Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, Northamptonshire, Hertfordshire, and Essex. You’ll engage supporters, recruit and steward individuals and groups, and build lasting relationships that help drive awareness and fundraising.
To be successful in this role, you will need:
- Experience in community fundraising, donor management and stewardship
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- A flexible, proactive attitude and willingness to travel for events
- Access to a car and a full driving license
If you would like to have an informal discussion, please contact Ashby Jenkins Recruitment and ask to speak to Heather.
Ashby Jenkins Recruitment is a specialist charity recruitment agency. We are committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion and take a relationship-led approach to recruitment in the sector. You can read more about our commitment to diversity on our website.
If enough applications are received, we reserve the right to close the application period early.
Please quote reference 2719HB when applying.
Role Purpose: Carry out actions in support of the strategy set out in the Business Plan. Key responsibilities include: Strategy and Business Development and to lead the fundraising effort MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
· Work with the Board of Trustees to develop the overall Business Strategy
· Lead the Fundraising programme, with a target income of £100,000 + per annum new funds
· Manage relationships with other 3rd party organisations operating in adjacent healthcare sectors
· Working with the Clinical Consultant, open 5 new Leg Clubs per annum, maintaining a prospective list of 10-20 potential new launches at any one time
· Work with existing and prospective Leg Clubs to understand the NHS landscape both to facilitate growth and to support existing clubs
· Develop relationships with existing Leg Clubs
· Support the Educational Programme of the Lindsay Leg Club Foundation REPORTING
· Produce a monthly activity report
· Report to Board of Trustees at the Quarterly Board Meetings
PERSON SPECIFICATION
1) Experience of 3rd Sector Charity organisations
2) Demonstrable Fund Raising experience
3) Strong interpersonal skills to be able to liaise with different stakeholders
4) Experience in dealing with the NHS and/or healthcare market more generally
5) A genuine interest to support better physical and mental healthcare provision for older people
GENERAL
This is a Sole Trader position which means that the individual must provide their own laptop/computer, phone etc. Appropriate expenses will be reimbursed. This role description is not exhaustive and the successful candidate may be asked to undertake additional appropriate duties as required.
TRAVEL
The role will require regular travel. The post holder must possess a driver’s license and ensure own vehicle is in good clean good clean working order and suitable for the task. The postholder will be reimbursed travel expenses in accordance with the Foundation’s Expense Policy. ABOUT The Lindsay Leg Club Foundation was established in December 2004 with the main objective of facilitating and managing the co-ordinated growth of the network of the Leg Clubs and to provide the Clubs with any information and support that they may require. The Foundation achieved charitable status in September 2005, Charity Registration Number: 1111259. Individual Clubs are members of the central Foundation and operate according to the Lindsay Leg Club Model. The model is set out in a practical Handbook which details how Clubs can be established. It includes guidelines on the four key elements of the model, procedures, policies and standards.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.