Fundraising manager jobs in buckinghamshire
Team: Product Development
Location: Remote
Work pattern: 21 hours working each Wednesday, Thursday & Friday
Salary: Up to £25,650.44 per annum (pro rata of £42,750.72)
Contract: Permanent
We are the UK’s largest cat welfare charity. All over the country, our passionate employees, volunteers and supporters are using their kindness and expertise to make life better for millions of cats and the people who care for them.
Will you join us and make life better for cats?
Responsibilities of our Senior Product Development Officer:
- Leading collaborative innovation and optimisation cycles and sprints using an insight led approach to develop new and existing products and activity
- Support the Product Development Manager to deliver overall Marketing and Income Generation targets by working across the directorate to manage innovation and new product development
- Identify, plan and develop new opportunities from end to end; from insight gathering and analysis to conducting pilots and stakeholder management
- Support the development of an innovative culture, building a culture of audience led decision making and supporting all Marketing and Income Generation teams to incorporate the product development process and techniques into their work
About the Strategy, Knowledge & Product Development team:
- We sit within the Strategy, Knowledge & Product Development team
- Our team is responsible for shaping and building innovation and renovation across our directorate to deliver income growth and drive awareness across a diverse audience
- We currently have a team of 5
What we’re looking for in our Senior Product Development Officer:
- Experience of working within Fundraising
- Experience of supporting the delivery of an Innovation and Product Development Strategy
- Significant experience of project management including stakeholder management & innovation projects
- Ability to manage and prioritise a high workload and multiple complex issues and tasks in a changing environment with tight deadlines
- A good working knowledge of fundraising disciplines
What we can offer you:
- range of health benefits
- 26 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
- Salary Finance, which empowers you to take control of your financial wellbeing
- and much more, which you can learn about
Interested? Here’s how to apply:
Application closing date: 4th September 2025
Virtual interview date: W/C 15th September 2025
Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. Please note, applications received after the closing date may not be responded to.
If you’re enthusiastic about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway and demonstrate how your experience is transferrable. You may be just the right candidate.
If successful, your recruitment journey will include:
1) Anonymised application form
2) Virtual interview via Microsoft Teams
Please note, the process may change slightly dependent on application numbers. We will inform you of any relevant changes.
Making a better life for cats, because life is better with cats


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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
About the Role
We are looking for a proactive and highly dedicated Customer Success Manager to become a trusted partner to our charity clients. This role is crucial to the success of our clients, combining strategic account management for all dedicated clients and hands-on project management and campaign build for managed services clients.
You will be responsible for nurturing strong, long-term relationships, ensuring our clients achieve their fundraising goals and realise maximum value from our platform and services. You will also be the main driver of renewals, keeping churn at a minimum and working with the Head of Partnerships and Head of Commercial Strategy to increase lifetime value alongside identifying and executing up-sell and cross-sell opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
Client Relationship & Account Management:
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Build and nurture strong relationships with key stakeholders at non-profit organisations, deeply understanding their digital fundraising goals and aligning our solutions with their strategic objectives.
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Work closely with the Growth team to deliver smooth and effective handover milestones, ensuring ongoing client confidence.
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Conduct regular check-ins and strategic reviews to assess client satisfaction, gather feedback, and platform updates.
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Proactively manage client health scores through our CRM to help identify opportunities to increase client’s value and reduce churn.
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Explore different ways in which clients may benefit from additional use of the platform and managed services.
Project Management & Campaign Delivery:
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Lead project management and campaign build within the Social Sync platform for all your dedicated managed services clients.
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Ensure client satisfaction by keeping internal teams well-briefed to successfully deliver agreed client requirements to a high standard and on time.
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Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure clients have everything needed for successful campaign launches and ongoing optimisations.
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Do everything within our control to optimise campaign performance, working closely with specialist functions to execute timely optimisations to overcome challenges and realise performance potential.
Onboarding and Adoption:
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Deliver a quick "Time to first value" through proactive account management, particularly during a client's initial days or weeks.
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Offer personalised assistance and ensure access to and use of onboarding resources to accelerate non-profits's time to first value.
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Develop and execute strategies to drive adoption and engagement with our platform, tailoring approaches to each client’s unique needs and goals.
Success Planning and Outcomes:
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Create and manage comprehensive success plans for clients, setting clear goals and regularly reviewing progress to ensure they achieve their desired outcomes.
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Provide best practices and strategic recommendations to help clients elevate their fundraising efforts and fully utilise our platform and services.
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Act as the internal voice of the customer, gathering feedback and collaborating with our Product and Managed Service teams to drive enhancements that meet client needs.
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Identify potential risks and opportunities for upsell and cross-sell, working closely with internal teams and senior leadership to address concerns and explore growth possibilities.
Renewal & Lifetime Value:
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Lead on the renewal process for all your dedicated charity clients, proactively managing conversations to keep churn at a minimum.
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Managing deal lifecycle and sales process in our CRM working towards individual assigned revenue targets.
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Work with the Head of Partnerships and Head of Commercial Strategy to develop and execute plans that increase customer lifetime value.
Equal Opportunities Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer and believe in the power of a diverse, inclusive team.
We welcome all applications from all suitably qualified people, regardless of race, sex, disability, religion / belief, sexual orientation or age.
Please let us know if you require anything which would enable your success throughout our interview process.
We cannot offer visa sponsorship and you must be able to work in the UK.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Job Title: Partnerships Manager
Reports to: Senior Partnerships Manager
Location: Hybrid work with 40% from Breaking Barriers’ offices in London, Manchester, Birmingham or Glasgow
Salary: £33,000 - £39,000 for London, £31,000 - £37,000 for other locations
Hours: 5 days per week (37.5 hours), open to flexible working arrangements
Contract: Permanent
Overall purpose
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the national development and delivery of our relationships with the private sector to maximise income and impact to support refugees into meaningful employment.
The main purpose of the Partnerships Manager role is to deliver first-class account management and development of corporate partnerships to drive Breaking Barriers mission.
Working closely with Senior Partnerships Managers, Head of Corporate Partnerships, and members of the Income & Engagement and Services Directorates, you will be responsible for launching, retaining and developing a portfolio of partnerships ensuring we deepen and strengthen relationships whilst identifying opportunities for growth.
You will play your part in delivering and developing strategic relationships to bring value to our refugee clients and our employment and education programmes.
The successful candidate will have experience managing corporate partner relationships, including making fundraising asks and managing external communication with donors and partners at all levels of seniority. You will deploy your influencing skills and ability to build profitable relationships to great effect as you take a leading role identifying and nurturing future strategic partnerships. An understanding of Corporate Social Responsibility would be advantageous.
To view the full job description and person specification, as well as details on our accessible recruitment process, please view the attached recruitment pack.
Other considerations
- As part of our safeguarding commitment to our clients, we carry out pre-employment checks to ensure that successful applicants are suitable to work with adults at risk. These include basic DBS checks, obtaining references and verifying a candidate’s identity and right to work in the UK.
- We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion or belief.
How to apply
If you are looking for a role where you can make a real difference, we want to hear from you. To apply, please submit a CV and statement (up to approximately 500 words/1 A4 page) outlining:
- Why you are interested in the role
- What skills you would bring to be successful in this role
- Any experience you would like to highlight
- Any reasonable adjustments you require for the interview process
- Disclosure of disabilities if you wish to do so (as a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role)
Please note that applications without a covering letter will not be considered.
Closing date for applications is 11:30pm on Wednesday 03 September. Please note that interviews will be held on a rolling basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if a suitable candidate is found. Early applications are strongly encouraged.
We belong to the Experts by Experience Employment Initiative, which advocates and supports organisations to employ more people from a refugee background. With this in mind, we particularly welcome applicants with experience of seeking asylum and/or a refugee background.
If you are an expert by experience (a refugee or a migrant with direct, first-hand experience of issues and challenges of the UK asylum or immigration system), you can ask for an independent and confidential support for your job application from the Experts by Experience Employment Network. Please reach out to HR Manager Rebecca Hughes for further details (we are unable to include email addresses in this advert, but you can find contact details on the final page of the attached recruitment pack).
Breaking Barriers exists so that every refugee can access meaningful employment and build a new life.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Trusts & Foundations Executive
- Hours: 37.5 hours per week
- Location: Hybrid working (minimum two days a week on average in Oxford)
- Salary: £28,906 - £35,844 per annum
- Closing date: 19 September 2025 at 12 noon
- Interview date: as and when applications are reviewed.
The Philanthropy Team are looking for a great communicator to support our Trusts and Foundations fundraising efforts as Trusts & Foundations Executive. You'll be joining the team at an exciting time of growth and ambitious targets, in a varied role which covers a range of skills and opportunities to work across the organisation.
As Trusts & Foundations Executive you will work closely with the Trusts and Foundations manager in support of prospect research, donor stewardship, and writing grant applications and donor reports. This varied role offers an opportunity to learn and develop your fundraising skills and be part of an important local organisation.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, keen communicator, with strong personal skills and a willingness to support the team as needed in a collaborative environment. If the role of Trusts & Foundations Executive sounds like the role for you, we would love to receive your application.
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Applications will be reviewed and invited to interview as received. We reserve the right to close the advert at any time, therefore we encourage applicants to apply as soon as possible.
Hospice charity based in Oxford, providing palliative, respite, end-of-life and bereavement care to life-limited children and their families.

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Ready to build the partnerships that could change the future for a generation?
Teach First believes that where you're born should never determine your destiny. They train and support brilliant teachers to work in the schools that need them most. They're looking for a talented New Business, Corporate Partnerships Manager to find game-changing partnerships to bring their vision to life and help make fairness and equity in education a reality.
This isn't just about hitting numbers, although of course it's a target-driven role. It's about securing long-term collaborations with the UK's most exciting businesses, inspiring them to invest in a fairer future for young people.
Salary: £49,466 (including Recruitment Premium) + £3,000 London weighting
Location: Hybrid or remote, based from your nearest Teach First office with tons of flexibility*
Contract: 12 months fixed-term initially, with future planning for extension
Hours: 37.5 per week FTE, condensed and reduced hours considered
Benefits: 27 days holiday (+bank), 6% employer pension contribution, agile working, wellbeing support and a culture that values what you achieve
Culture: Ambitious and supportive, celebrate wins and learn from challenges
*Teach First offices are in Bristol, Bournemouth, Chatham, Leeds, London, Manchester, Newcastle, Norwich and Nottingham
What you'll be doing
* Spotting the big ones - Research, identify and approach major brands with potential for transformational partnerships
* Telling the story - Create irresistible, bespoke partnership proposals that make companies want to join the fight for educational equality.
* Sealing the deal - Negotiate and secure strategic, multi-year partnerships worth six figures+.
* Networking like a pro - Use events, introductions and senior connections to keep the pipeline full and fresh.
* Making it count - Track progress, measure impact and ensure partnerships deliver for both sides.
Who we're looking for
* Proven new business fundraiser with a track record in securing six-figure+ corporate partnerships.
* Natural storyteller who can turn impact data into compelling pitches and presentations.
* Commercially savvy - you understand how to align corporate goals with charitable impact.
* Resilient, ambitious and able to gather momentum in a target-driven environment.
* Intuitive and emotionally intelligent relationship-builder, who ensures senior stakeholders feel confident they're in safe hands.
Why this role matters
Every pound you bring in will help to recruit and train more teachers, support more school leaders and break down the barriers that stop children achieving their potential.
Interested? We'd love to hear from you.
To apply: Please send your CV or profile to Ellen Drummond as the first step. If your skills and experience are a match, we'll be in touch with how to apply.
Deadline: 9am on Friday 29th August
Interview dates to be confirmed soon.
Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. 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 do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.
Legacies are one of the most vital sources of income for the Royal British Legion, helping us continue our work supporting the Armed Forces community. We’re now looking for a Legacy Management Officer to join our dedicated team and ensure that every gift left to the charity is managed with care, professionalism, and in line with the wishes of our supporters.
Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.
In this role, you’ll take responsibility for a varied caseload of legacy files, from straightforward pecuniary gifts through to more complex residuary estates, foreign assets, and occasionally contentious cases. You’ll be the point of contact for executors, solicitors, other charities and beneficiaries, ensuring estates are administered correctly and that the Legion receives its full entitlement. Alongside this, you’ll play an important role in protecting our reputation and maintaining the trust of our supporters and their families.
We’re looking for someone with proven experience in Wills, Probate and Trusts, or legacy administration, whether that’s from a legal practice or a charity environment. Strong knowledge of inheritance tax, estate accounts and the wider legal framework is essential, along with excellent attention to detail and the confidence to make decisions on complex issues. You’ll also need to be highly organised, resilient under pressure and able to handle sensitive conversations with empathy and professionalism.
In return, you’ll be part of a supportive and knowledgeable team where your expertise will directly contribute to the charity’s future. This is a chance to use your skills to make a meaningful difference ensuring that every gift entrusted to us helps deliver life changing support to members of the Armed Forces community.
You will be contracted to our London hub. Under our Future Working framework, there will be some flexibility for working remotely/at home, using our collaboration tools to work with colleagues, but with a minimum expectation of two days/week connecting directly face-to-face with colleagues at the hub.
Employee benefits include -
- 28 day’s paid holiday (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with optional annual leave purchase scheme of up to 5 working days
- Generous pension contributions, with Employer contributions ranging from 6% to 14%
- Range of flexible working options may be available, depending on your role
- Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential counselling, financial and legal advice
- Range of courses delivered by learning specialists to support your development goals and objectives
- Opportunities to volunteer
- Travel loans, Cycle to Work, and more!
For more detailed information about the role, please see our Vacancy Information Pack attached to our direct advert.
RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics.
Interview Dates: W/C 15th September 2025
We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role(s). Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
Are you a commercially minded sales and events professional looking to make a real difference?
The Film and TV Charity is seeking a dynamic Sales and Events Manager to drive commercial income through the proactive sale of event and meeting spaces at their stunning headquarters in Soho.
£45,000 pro rata | 3 days per week | Central London (Hybrid)
The Film & TV Charity support the mental, financial, and practical wellbeing of the 200,000+ people working behind the scenes in UK film, TV, and cinema. As they expand their reach, they’re looking for someone with the drive, creativity, and people skills to turn their beautiful venue into a thriving events destination that supports their vital work.
What you’ll do:
- Lead on the sales and management of our event and meeting spaces
- Develop and deliver a proactive sales strategy
- Manage the full sales cycle from lead generation to post-event follow-up
- Deliver smooth, high-quality events in line with our values
- Collaborate across teams to help meet fundraising and revenue targets
What you’ll bring:
- A proven track record in venue or space sales
- Experience in event or venue management
- Excellent sales, communication, and negotiation skills
- A client-focused approach with exceptional attention to detail
- Passion for the creative industries and a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting the UK’s film and TV community – all while working in a creative, collaborative environment in the heart of Soho.
For more information, please submit your CV to .
Please note, CVs are being reviewed on a rolling basis and only successful applicants will be contacted with more information.
We strongly encourage applications from:
People of colour, disabled people, those who identify as LGBTQIA+, those with lived experience of mental health conditions, and those from working-class backgrounds – both past and present.
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.
Are you an experienced fundraiser, with a track-record of securing high-value strategic gifts, developing relationships, and a desire to end homelessness?
This post can be offered as Full Time (37.5 hours per week), or Part Time (30 hours per week over 4 days).
We are looking for a Senior Trust and Grants Fundraiser to join the St Mungo’s Trusts and Grants fundraising team, playing a key role in helping raise vital funds for services that support people experiencing and recovering from homelessness to rebuild their lives.
In the role of Senior Trust and Grants Fundraiser you will work closely with a team of four other trust fundraisers. You will play a key role in helping to meet our income target of circa £1.5m in 2025-26 and producing high quality written proposals and reports that reflect the impact of philanthropic support on the people we work with. Other key responsibilities will include:
- Identifying, building and nurturing relationships with prospective charitable trusts and foundations, as well as cultivating relationships with an existing portfolio of funders, securing high-value 5-6 figure gifts from trusts.
- Crafting compelling, tailored funding applications that are aligned with trust interests and giving potential, as well as St Mungo’s mission.
- Reporting on donation impact through written updates and service visits, and collaborating with internal teams.
- Providing line management and support to a Trust Fundraising Officer.
In this role you will be required to work flexibly for at least 2 days per week from our Central Office in Tower Hill, London. This will include Tuesdays and one other day per week of your choosing. This allows for training, in person collaboration, team building, line management and other relationship building opportunities. We support a flexible approach to work with opportunities for agile working for the rest of your week; from home, or other St Mungo’s London or regional locations.
About you
We are looking for an experienced trust fundraiser with excellent communication skills, who can build relationships with funders and with colleagues from across the organisation.
- Your strong writing skills will enable you to craft compelling, effective funding proposals and reports that convey the incredible impact that philanthropic support has on the people St Mungo’s supports.
- You will have a proactive approach and demonstrate your organisation and prioritisation skills, with the ability to think and work strategically, and enjoy working collaboratively as part of a team.
- Previous line management experience is not necessary, but you will ideally have experience of informally supporting and motivating others and willingness to develop line management skills.
St Mungo's are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strongly encourage applications from all under-represented groups.
How to apply
To view the job description and guidance on completing your application form, please click on the ‘document’ tab on the advert page on our website.
When you're ready to apply click the ‘Apply Now’ Button to submit your CV and Supporting Statement.
Closing date: 10am on 1 September 2025
Interview and assessments on: week commencing 9-10 September 2025
What we offer
- Excellent Development and Growth Opportunities
- A Diverse and Inclusive Work Place
- Great Pay and Other Benefit
RABI is the farmers charity.
RABI supports farming people across England, Wales and NI with expert, one-to-one practical, financial and emotional help, all year round. From confidential advice and mental health support to direct financial assistance, their tailored services respond to the unique challenges of farming life.
At the heart of RABI’s mission is a commitment to strengthening resilience; helping farming people feel valued, supported and better equipped to navigate uncertainty and change. RABI is working to close the farming wellbeing gap and build a future where farming people can thrive.
Over the past 25 years alone, RABI has delivered almost £250 Million in direct financial support to the farming community, whilst the charity’s professional counselling service has provided 11,500 free sessions to farming people since 2022. RABI’s wrap-around support services continue to evolve, reaching more people year on year.
RABI is on a journey to help shape a future farmers deserve.
Key Purpose:
To work as part of a team that provide high quality casework and grant applications to farming people that come to RABI for support.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide high quality information, advice and guidance in an empathetic and professional manner.
- Conduct a holistic needs assessment for each service user according to their individual circumstances.
- Manage a caseload of beneficiaries working with each service user to establish the most appropriate sources of support and agree an action/support plan with them.
- Collation of evidence for grants applications, checking that essential criteria have been met and progressing applications to the next stage of RABI’s internal grants process.
- Provide a face-to-face service when there is an over-riding need to do so by visiting service users.
- Collaborate with other agencies/service providers who can offer additional support options.
- Liaise with partners, ensuring that agreed actions are followed up.
- Log and communicate details of cases in a timely and accurate manner to ensure that records are up to date and the wider team has the information they need to provide support.
- Explore, assess and escalate any safeguarding concerns according to the RABI safeguarding policy.
- Contribute constructively to the development of the Service Delivery team and function, for the benefit of service users.
- Work constructively and collaboratively to solve problems with the support of colleagues.
- Be an ambassador for Service Delivery internally within RABI and with external organisations.
- Demonstrate commitment to Safeguarding, Equality and Diversity and Health and Safety promoting a safe and inclusive environment.
Person Specification:
Essential
- Fluent Welsh language speaker.
- Experience providing services to vulnerable service users, listening and supporting in a non-judgemental way.
- Knowledge and insight into state benefits and complementary support services (whether national/local/statutory agencies.)
- Strong ability to manage a diverse caseload effectively, prioritising competing demands to include keeping excellent case records.
- Excellent communication skills, being able to establish rapport and build trust quickly.
- The ability to build a practical plan alongside a service user and adapt approach to different circumstances and personalities.
- Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking abilities, particularly in complex situations
- Knowledge of data protection principles and how to apply them.
- Knowledge or experience of safeguarding best practice.
- Excellent IT software skills and aptitude to adapt to new systems and processes.
- Flexible, resilient and solution focussed working with sensitivity and integrity.
- Collaborative, constructive, and solution focussed.
- Ability to work flexibly, depending on the needs of the team and of service users.
Desirable
- Farming background or knowledge of the farming community environment.
- Experience providing support remotely.
- Relevant qualifications in health and social care.
Other
Use of own car, ability to travel to support service users / attend meetings.
This role profile is not exhaustive and is subject to review in conjunction with the post holder according to future developments at RABI.
Early applications are encouraged for this position as shortlisting and interviews will take place on a rolling basis. We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a suitable application prior to the deadline.
Benefits
- Enrolment to Nest on commencement of employment and then opportunity to join RABI’s group pension scheme with Standard Life where RABI make contributions equivalent to 10% of your basic salary, provided you make a personal contribution of 5%.
- Life assurance from day one.
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme.
RABI is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and aims to ensure that all employment practices secure equality of opportunity and that no prospective or current employee receives less than favourable treatment at RABI as a result of their sex, sexual orientation, age, race, religion, belief, ethnic origin, disability, marital, or for any other reason which cannot be shown to be justifiable. Our recruitment process strives to ensure that individuals are selected only based on their relevant skills, experience, qualifications and abilities.
REF-223369
Events Officer
Chain of Hope (Charity)
Six-month fixed term contract
£28,000 - £33,000 per annum
Hybrid - Full time 35 hours per week, 3 days in London office (W6 0NB)
Interviews, early September
Chain of Hope is an international children's charity dedicated to providing life-saving cardiac care to children from developing and war-torn countries. Through a global network of medical professionals, the charity delivers vital treatment by sending volunteer surgical teams overseas, training local medics, and transporting children to centres of excellence for surgery.
Since 1996, Chain of Hope has helped thousands of children receive the care they need, offering hope and a future to families around the world. Its work is made possible by the generosity of supporters, donors, and partners, many of whom come together at flagship fundraising events such as the annual Gala Ball and Christmas Carol Concert.
The Events Officer will play a key role in supporting the charity's fundraising efforts, working closely with the Senior Events Coordinator and wider team to deliver high level administrative, logistical, and on the ground support across a varied events portfolio.
This includes major events such as the Gala Ball, Share Your Heart event, and their Christmas Carol Concert, as well as smaller community and fundraising activities throughout the year. The role offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced and motivated events professionals to contribute to high profile occasions within a respected international charity.
This is such an exciting time to join the team, who are known for their wonderfully executed events.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage guest lists, invitations, RSVPs, and seating plans for major events
- Support volunteer recruitment, briefing, and coordination
- Administer auction prizes and maintain accurate records
- Provide administrative support including correspondence, scheduling, and minute-taking
- Order and manage event related supplies and merchandise
- Coordinate transport and logistics for event delivery
- Organise and pack goody bags and volunteer bags
- Provide hands-on support during events, including registration, guest liaison, and troubleshooting
- Collaborate with colleagues across fundraising, communications, and operations
You will bring
- Experience in events
- Strong administrative skills and ability to manage multiple tasks under pressure
- Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
- Confident communicator with strong interpersonal skills
- Proactive and solutions focused, able to work independently
- Proficient in Microsoft Office; particularly Excel, and experience with CRMs
- Willingness to work evenings and weekends for key events
This role would suit someone who has worked in a small organisation, with strong event co-ordination skills, who thrives working under pressure and has a strong work ethic.
To apply for this role please reach out with your CV in the first instance. If you are shortlisted, you will be asked to create a tailored cover letter as part of your application.
This role closes on 1st September, with applications being sent prior to this on a rolling basis, so please do not delay if this role is of interest.
Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. 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 do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.
AREA EVENTS MANAGER
Salary: £26,000 - £30,000 per annum
Reports to: Divisional Events Manager (Division 3)
Department: Marketing, Fundraising and Engagement
Location: Home-based covering Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, Berkshire, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, West Midlands (successful candidate should ideally be based within this area)
Employment type: Permanent
Working hours: 35 hours per week
Closing date: Sunday 31 August 2025, 23:55*
Please note: You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. Cancer Research UK is not able to offer visa sponsorship.
*Please also note that we may close this role early should we receive enough interest, therefore early application is encouraged to avoid disappointment.
At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer.
We are professionals with purpose, beating cancer every day. But we need to go much further and much faster. That's why we we're looking for someone talented, someone who shares our vision, someone like you.
Do you want to create moments of joy and hope, raise vital funds, celebrate and educate by producing top class events for the UK's largest charity?
We have an exciting opportunity for you to join us as an Area Event Manager and become part of an ambitious, bold and fun team working together to bring forward the day that cancer is cured.
You will organise and deliver a variety of Cancer Research UK events, including our flagship outdoor mass participation events Race for Life 5km, 10km and Pretty Muddy. You may also deliver Shine Night Walk, indoor staff and supporter conference and engagement events, as well as virtual online events.
What will I be doing?
Recruiting, planning, organising, delivering, reviewing and maximising income for an agreed number of complex and large scale events ensuring participants have a positively memorable, enjoyable and safe event experience
Planning, organising and delivering regional marketing activity including: flyer and poster distribution, regional PR, launch activities and promo days, liaising with press and media and using social media platforms to recruit event participants
Ownership for ensuring events fill to capacity, altering plans and prioritising to achieve success
Producing detailed planning documentation, and accurate event budgets within set deadlines
Building knowledge of and relationships with key internal and external stakeholders and influencers in the communities where events are held
Managing local and national suppliers for each event, negotiating to ensure quality of service whilst keeping costs to a minimum
Recruiting, managing and retaining volunteers to support the delivery of regional marketing activity and event day delivery
Recruiting and supervising seasonal casual paid-for staff
Being the first point of contact for any issues relating to the welfare of our participants or spectators at events, which includes looking after lost or found children.
What skills are you looking for?
Knowledge and experience of marketing strategies, practice and execution of activity (including promotional activity)
Experience of event planning, management and delivery - preferably mass participation e.g. over 1000 people
A solid understanding of Health & Safety guidelines and practice
Experience of working with budgets and monitoring and reporting on expenditure
Experience of setting up new events or delivering event trials and test events
An understanding of the principles of volunteer recruitment and management
Comfortable with physically challenging activity i.e. lifting and moving event equipment
Strong time management and prioritisation skills with experience of meeting tight deadlines
Excellent administration skills including accuracy and attention to detail (with documentation, processes, procedures)
Full clean driving licence and confident to drive a long wheel-based van.
What will I gain?
Each and every one of our employees contributes to our progress and is supporting our work to beat cancer. We think that's impressive.
In return, we make sure you are supported by a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools, policies and processes to enable you to do your job well.
Our benefits package includes a substantial retirement plan, a generous and flexible leave allowance, discounts on anything from travel to technology, gym membership, and much more.
We review pay annually and aim to recognise individual performance and achievements.
We don't forget people have lives outside of work too and so we actively encourage a flexible working culture.
Our work - from funding cutting-edge research to developing public policy - will change the world. It's exciting to be part of our team.
How do I apply?
We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. CVs are required for all applications; but we won't be able to view them until we invite you for an interview.
Instead, we ask you to complete the work history section of the online application form for us to be able to assess you quickly, fairly and objectively.
Join Addiction Family Support
Addiction Family Support is the leading UK registered charity for people affected or bereaved by a loved one’s harmful use of alcohol, drugs, or gambling, supporting over 3,500 people each year.
The Role: Services Manager
As Services Manager at Addiction Family Support, you will coordinate the development and delivery of our core services – ensuring they run smoothly, meet high standards, and continue to evolve in response to the needs of the people we support.
You’ll line-manage our team of part-time Family Support Workers and work closely with staff and volunteers across our helpline, one-to-one and group services, and training provision. This is a flexible, part-time role (with potential to grow) for someone who’s confident supporting teams, shaping services, and working with care, clarity, and compassion.
Your responsibilities will span service coordination, team management, safeguarding, and helping us pilot new services – all with the aim of reaching more people affected or bereaved by a loved one’s harmful use of alcohol, drugs, or gambling.
This is a remote role with quarterly team meetings in London. You’ll need to be comfortable working independently while staying actively connected to our supportive and collaborative team.
Responsibilities:
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Line-manage our team of seven part-time Family Support Workers.
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Coordinate and support the day-to-day delivery of services across helpline, one-to-one and group support.
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Help develop, pilot, and evaluate new services to meet emerging needs.
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Support the development and implementation of key policies and procedures.
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Act as one of two Designated Safeguarding Leads (training provided if needed).
Join Our Team of Change-Makers
Are you ready to make a difference? We're on the lookout for vibrant, enthusiastic, proactive and collaborative individuals with the right skills and experience to become part of our incredible charity.
Be Part of Something Special
Our clients' continuous positive feedback speaks volumes about the impact of our work, and we take immense pride in it. Emilia Fox, one of our dedicated Patrons, stands with us in our mission.
Join an Award-Winning Journey
This is your chance to become part of an award-winning charity where every day is an opportunity to contribute to the greater good. If you're seeking a dynamic environment filled with compassionate individuals dedicated to creating positive change, we invite you to apply or reach out with any enquiries.
Supporting people affected or bereaved by a loved one's harmful use of alcohol, drugs or gambling.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
The Talent Set are delighted to partner with our client on a fantastic permanent role for a Supporter Acquisition Manager. This critical position focuses on driving growth and recruiting new supporters, with a key emphasis on expanding the digital acquisition stream. The ideal candidate will bring digital acquisition experience and a strong understanding of how to engage with diverse audiences
Key responsibilities:
- Develop and implement a comprehensive digital strategy to acquire new supporters
- Grow the unrestricted fund through public fundraising campaigns and brand investments
- Work closely with the Public Fundraising Officer to plan and deliver successful campaigns
- Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including the Board and other internal teams
- Analyse and report on campaign performance, identifying areas for improvement and opportunities for growth
- Collaborate with the F2F Agency to ensure seamless integration and maximum impact
- Develop and maintain a strong pipeline of potential supporters, with a focus on long-term relationships
Person Specification:
- Proven experience in supporter acquisition, with a strong track record of growth and success
- Digital experience and understanding of how to engage with diverse audiences
- Proven track record of success in acquiring new supporters and growing unrestricted funds
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and drive informed decision-making
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines
- Strong partnership and collaboration skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders
What’s on Offer:
Salary: £45,000- £48,000
2 days a week in their London office
How to Apply:
To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the 'apply now' button (please do not apply via email). We aim to get back to all successful candidates within 48 working hours.
Commitment to Diversity:
The Talent Set are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, sexual orientation, disability, age, or gender. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.
AREA EVENTS MANAGER
Salary: £26,000 - £30,000 per annum
Reports to: Divisional Events Manager (Division 3)
Department: Marketing, Fundraising and Engagement
Location: Home-based covering Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, Berkshire, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, West Midlands (successful candidate should ideally be based within this area)
Employment type: Permanent
Working hours: 35 hours per week
Closing date: Sunday 31 August 2025, 23:55
Please note: You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. Cancer Research UK is not able to offer visa sponsorship.
At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer.
We are professionals with purpose, beating cancer every day. But we need to go much further and much faster. That's why we we're looking for someone talented, someone who shares our vision, someone like you.
Do you want to create moments of joy and hope, raise vital funds, celebrate and educate by producing top class events for the UK's largest charity?
We have an exciting opportunity for you to join us as an Event Manager and become part of an ambitious, bold and fun team working together to bring forward the day that cancer is cured.
You will organise and deliver a variety of Cancer Research UK events, including our flagship outdoor mass participation events Race for Life 5km, 10km and Pretty Muddy. You may also deliver Shine Night Walk, indoor staff and supporter conference and engagement events, as well as virtual online events.
We are professionals with purpose, beating cancer every day. But we need to go much further and much faster. That's why we're looking for someone talented, someone who shares our vision, someone like you.
What will I be doing?
You will plan and deliver Cancer Research UK events. Your main delivery will be outdoor mass participation events alongside some staff and supporter conferences and engagement events, as well as virtual online events.
Example of some events you might deliver:
Cancer Research UK's flagship Race for Life 3k, 5k, 10k, Pretty Muddy and Shine Night Walk
Flame of Hope - annual volunteer award ceremony for up to 100 people
Inspire - intimate supporter engagement event for up to 40 people
Annual CRUK departmental conferences.
One week you might be delivering Race for Life for 1,000 participants in a public park, followed the next week by drafting plans for an intimate hotel-based event to thank our loyal volunteers for all they do for CRUK.
What does planning and delivering our events involve?
Following processes, guidelines and deadlines - you are given a guide or process to follow when producing Cancer Research UK Events
Venue Research - find and assess suitability of new venues for mass participation outdoor events and indoor events
Venue - build strong relationships, negotiate event approval and costs
Suppliers - research, negotiate, book, plan, brief and ensure high standards are met. Suppliers include PA, first aid, caterers, florists, traffic management and stewards.
Event Documentation - following event guidelines, design and review event courses and sites (Race for Life and Shine Night Walk events), carry out health and safety checks and complete documentation such as risk assessments, running orders, course map, site map, volunteer plans and briefing documents
Project Plan - produce and oversee project plans, working closely and effectively with all event stakeholders
Budget - plan event budgets, negotiate best costs and be responsible for your event spend
Volunteers - build relationships with longstanding volunteers and recruit new volunteers. Manage volunteer welfare and experience on event day
Event Staff - brief staff on their role and manage them throughout the event offering feedback and coaching
Supporter experience - ensure that events are fun and enjoyable by booking entertainment and overseeing the supporter experience
Event day - lead and manage your event team (staff, volunteers, suppliers) to set up the event site and course, oversee welfare of supporters and team and deal with issues that may arise to ensure smooth operation of the event
After the event - gather feedback and complete post-event administrative tasks
Other departments - develop relationships and work with several departments across Cancer Research UK. Work with colleagues from other teams to deliver the events they require.
What skills are you looking for?
Passion for events
Drive to help beat cancer sooner
People person - excellent at building relationships with different people
Organised - manage workload effectively, meeting deadlines, can juggle more than one task
Can do attitude - proactive, you can make things happen
Resilient- calm under pressure, able to adapt to change
A great problem solver - can think on feet
You get stuck in - happy to work hard to achieve a positive outcome
Willing to learn
Able to work on own - motivated
Able to lead and enthuse a group of people
Can take charge - able to make decisions
Happy to work approximately 10 weekends outside in all weathers
Able to do a physical role - walking courses, moving some event equipment
Ability to work at a desk on a computer using Microsoft.
What will I gain?
Each and every one of our employees contributes to our progress and is supporting our work to beat cancer. We think that's impressive.
In return, we make sure you are supported by a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools, policies and processes to enable you to do your job well.
Our benefits package includes a substantial retirement plan, a generous and flexible leave allowance, discounts on anything from travel to technology, gym membership, and much more.
We review pay annually and aim to recognise individual performance and achievements.
We don't forget people have lives outside of work too and so we actively encourage a flexible working culture.
Our work - from funding cutting-edge research to developing public policy - will change the world. It's exciting to be part of our team.
How do I apply?
We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. CVs are required for all applications; but we won't be able to view them until we invite you for an interview.
Instead, we ask you to complete the work history section of the online application form for us to be able to assess you quickly, fairly and objectively.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
The Talent Set are thrilled to partner with a world-renowned cultural and scientific institution to recruit a passionate and driven Philanthropy Manager. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a pioneering organisation at the forefront of global research, education, and public engagement. This role will involve managing and developing a portfolio of major donors and prospects, crafting compelling proposals, delivering outstanding stewardship, and working collaboratively with senior stakeholders. This is an exciting chance to make a significant impact within a mission-led organisation shaping the future for people and planet.
Key Responsibilities
- Raise significant income from high-net-worth individuals, personally cultivating a portfolio of major donors and securing six-figure+ gifts in support of capital, core, and scientific projects.
- Develop and deliver compelling cases for support, working cross-functionally with internal stakeholders to align fundraising opportunities with donor interests and organisational priorities.
- Plan and implement tailored cultivation and solicitation strategies, leveraging senior stakeholders and leadership where appropriate to maximise donor engagement and giving potential.
- Provide outstanding stewardship and donor relationship management, including high-quality communications, briefings, events, and robust gift reporting.
- Support the development of a strong donor pipeline, mentoring the Philanthropy Executive and contributing to a collaborative and high-performing team culture.
- Maintain accurate records and reporting, working closely with Finance and administrative teams to track income, ensure compliance with funding agreements, and uphold data integrity on the CRM system.
Person Specification
- Proven track record of securing and managing gifts from high-net-worth individuals, including prospect research, proposal development, and effective stewardship.
- Direct fundraising experience within the cultural, environmental, or heritage sectors.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and persuasively.
- Strong relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage and influence a wide range of funders, prospects, and internal stakeholders.
- Collaborative and proactive approach to developing high-quality, fundable project proposals in partnership with colleagues.
- Excellent attention to detail, with strong organisational and administrative skills.
- Ability to manage competing priorities and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience working with international donors and an interest and or understanding of global philanthropy trends.
What’s on Offer
Salary: £38,347 per annum, Full Time, Permanent, Hybrid Working
How to Apply
To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the 'apply now' button (please do not apply via email). We aim to get back to all successful candidates within 48 working hours.
Commitment to Diversity
The Talent Set are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, sexual orientation, disability, age, or gender. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.