Fundraising manager jobs in greater london

Job description

We are looking for an ambitious and energetic Head of Charity Development to work closely with the Deputy CEO to support change, diversification and transformation at Mind in Mid Herts (MiMH).

This role will focus on:

• Managing and expanding our income generation streams through our corporate and community fundraising
• Enhancing our marketing, communications and positioning internally and externally
• Using data-led insights to transform our income across the organisation.

You will:

• Lead on income partnerships and corporate development, working with our Leadership Team across the organisation to expand our service portfolio.
• Take responsibility for developing and deploying a new income generation strategy, with a passion to see more local funding sourced to support the work of MiMH and enable investment to underpin the ever-increasing demand in the county.

Key Responsibilities:

• Increase and diversify our income generation, including corporate and community routes, through fundraising, marketing and insights
• Accountable for budget and financial targets to support income generation through fundraising, donations and corporate approach, ensuring sustainable development for MiMH
• Lead the creation and delivery of a new business, digital marketing and fundraising strategy for MiMH
• Deliver on strategic aims of income diversification for MiMH including sponsorships, donors and corporate partnerships
• Lead the development of clear positioning, brand and voice for MiMH; supporting internal and external communications
• Identify and develop a strong pipeline of business and partnership opportunities
• Work within the ethos, vision and values of the organisation

Knowledge, Experience and Skills

• Proven working experience in income generation with success
• Proven track record of converting opportunities into income streams
• Experience of developing and deploying an income generation strategy
• Successful track record of responding to bids and winning new business opportunities
• Recruiting, training and developing people
• Strategic relationship management and influencing skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Strong presentation and negotiation skills
• Driving licence and use of a car

For further details on the role along with contact information should you have any queries, please see the application pack attached to this ad – via the How to Apply button above.

Supporter Acquisition Manager

Location: London, 2 days/week
Salary: circa £47,000
Contract: Permanent

We’re looking for a talented and driven Supporter Acquisition Manager to join a renowned charity within their Fundraising team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in delivering high-profile, multi-channel campaigns that recruit new supporters!

About the role

As Supporter Acquisition Manager, you’ll lead on the day-to-day delivery of direct marketing campaigns designed to inspire and recruit new donors. You’ll be responsible for planning, managing and evaluating campaigns across a range of online and offline media, including innovative new channels and products.

You’ll work closely with creative and media agencies, internal teams, and suppliers to ensure campaigns are delivered on time, on budget and to the highest standards — with budgets of up to seven figures. You’ll also line manage a Supporter Acquisition Officer or Executive and oversee their development and performance.

This role sits within the Individual Giving team, where you’ll have the chance to influence strategy, test new ideas, and contribute to the charity’s mission.

We’re looking for someone with:

• Significant experience in direct marketing or fundraising, delivering successful multi-channel campaigns.
• A proven track record of recruiting new donors and testing new approaches.
• Excellent project management and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple campaigns and deadlines.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills to build relationships with agencies and stakeholders.
• Experience managing large budgets and using data insights to optimise performance.
• Leadership experience, with the ability to develop and motivate others.
• Knowledge of UK fundraising regulations, GDPR, and digital channels (e.g. paid social, PPC) would be an advantage.

Most importantly, you’ll bring creativity, enthusiasm and a passion for making a difference.

Top of Form

How to Apply: To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the “apply now” button.

The process: If your experience aligns with what we're looking for, a member of our team will be in contact to discuss the role with you in more detail before presenting your profile to the client. We will also ensure that all applicants receive an email to inform them of the outcome of their application.

To avoid any potential delays or your application being missed, please apply solely via the 'Apply Now' button.

Commitment to Diversity: The Talent Set and our partner organisation 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.

It’s an exciting time for Parkinson’s UK, we want to reach as many people as possible so we can improve life for everyone affected by Parkinson’s. We are looking for people to join our network, make genuine connections, and be part of a larger team that works together to support the Parkinson’s community. 

About the role 

Our celebrity ambassadors play an important role in the work we do. Through sharing their stories, campaigning, fundraising and support at events, they are helping us to increase understanding of what it is to be affected by Parkinson’s in the UK today.

You’ll play a key role making sure that we have strong relationships with our celebrity supporters, identifying and engaging them in the most relevant opportunities, across all areas of our work.

You’ll lead on their involvement in fundraising and media opportunities, but support across the board. Working with teams you’ll make sure our ambassadors are looked after and fully briefed for every event. 

What you’ll do:

• Lead on celebrity support for our portfolio of fundraising events across the UK, project managing each engagement from pitching and briefing, to overseeing and thanking

• Develop and nurture new and existing strategic relationships with high profile supporters through agents / publicists

• Work with the Celebrity Lead to develop stewardship plans

• Coordinate, manage and monitor requests for celebrity support from across the charity, delivering appropriate celebrity involvement and tracking its impact for reporting

• Research, due diligence, brief and pitch campaigns and events to high profile celebrities, their managers, publicists, key decision-makers, influential individuals and their wider networks to get buy in and support

What you’ll bring:

• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills

• Exceptional organisational and multitasking skills and the ability to prioritise and manage your workload to meet deadlines 

• Experience of managing relationships with high profile individuals and an understanding of press and social media is desirable 

• Natural networking skills, with the ability to build new relationships and nurture existing relationships with confidence, sensitivity and discretion 

• Confidence in project management and problem-solving

This is an exciting time for Parkinson’s UK and we would love you to join us!

Please apply by sending us your CV, together with a detailed supporting statement which will fully demonstrate how you meet all the criteria of the role, as stated in the "What you'll bring" section of the job description.

Anyone can get Parkinson’s. It’s vital that the people who work for Parkinson’s UK are representative of our diverse community. We actively encourage people from all sections of the community to apply, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion.

Freelance Marketing & Communications Professional (Remote | 3-month contract)
Lead two high-impact projects and help change lives in the rare disease community.

Dravet Syndrome UK is the only UK charity supporting families affected by Dravet Syndrome, a severe and life-limiting  condition. We’re looking for an experienced and creative marketing and communications professional to help us deliver two urgent and vital projects over the next three months.

This fully remote freelance role (approx. 3 days/week) offers a unique opportunity to make a real difference, working at the heart of a small, committed team. You’ll take the lead on:

�� Project 1: Fundraising Video

You’ll oversee the creation of a powerful 2–3 minute video to drive our Autumn Appeal and engage new supporters. The film will tell the emotional, real-life stories of families living with Dravet Syndrome — helping us recruit regular donors and attract the attention of major funders and corporate partners.

�� Project 2: ‘Little Moments Matter’ Awards

You’ll coordinate our new national awards programme recognising professionals in health, education and social care who go above and beyond for families in our community. From campaign content to event comms, you’ll manage all aspects of promotion and delivery leading up to the awards ceremony in November.

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven experience in charity marketing and communications

• Strong track record in video production (especially for fundraising)

• Excellent project management and ability to work independently

• Great communication skills and sensitivity when working with vulnerable families

Familiarity with tools like Canva, Mailchimp, and Google Suite is a plus.

Cystic Fibrosis Trust is the only UK-wide charity dedicated to uniting for a life unlimited for everyone affected by cystic fibrosis. We're working towards a brighter future for everyone with cystic fibrosis (CF) by funding cutting-edge research, driving up standards of care and supporting people with the condition and their loved ones every step of the way.
 
You will be joining a supportive and ambitious Fundraising department as we embark on a new fundraising strategy (2025-2029), with a renewed focus on growing our supporter numbers alongside growing our income, so we can increase our impact for people with cystic fibrosis. This is a key role in the Philanthropy and Corporate Partnerships team to help achieve its plans for growth. 
 
In this role, you will:
 

• Manage a portfolio of major donor relationships to raise substantial donations in line with agreed targets.
• Research, identify and cultivate new major donors and build strong ongoing relationships with existing supporters.
• Support the development and implementation of an effective major donor fundraising strategy to grow income over time.
• Organise and deliver high quality cultivation and stewardship events.
• Collaborate with other teams to identify projects that would be of interest to current and prospective major donors and prepare tailored proposals to secure funding.

 
We’re looking for someone with experience of fundraising from High-Net-Worth Individuals and a track record of securing high value gifts, with great communication and relationship building skills. You will have experience designing and delivering high impact stewardship programmes and an understanding of the legal, financial and ethical issues related to major gifts.
 
This role can be either based at our London office or based at home with regular travel to London. We offer a range of benefits including flexible working, 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays (this will be pro-rata for part time staff), opportunities for learning and development, pension, healthcare cash plan and more.
 
Closing date for completed applications is 12.00pm on 14 July 2025
 
First interviews expected week commencing 21 July 2025 
 
Second interviews expected week commencing 28 July 2025
 
We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date if necessary. Therefore, if you are interested in this role, please submit your application as early as possible.
 
Please note you will need to have the right to work in the UK before starting work with us and we will check this.
 
No agencies please.
 
For more details about the job and requirements, please visit our website or use the application button provided.
 
The Cystic Fibrosis Trust aims to be an inclusive workplace where everyone belongs, can be themselves and achieve their full potential. We want to attract, develop, and retain staff with different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives; particularly people who have cystic fibrosis; people who identify as being from an ethnic minority group, as LGBTQ and people with disabilities.
 
It is our policy not to discriminate against any person because of their age, gender reassignment, being married or in a civil partnership, being pregnant or on maternity leave, disability (physical and mental), race including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief (including lack of belief), sex, sexual orientation or union membership.
 
REF-222 286

Philanthropy Manager (Mid-level)

We are recruiting for a Philanthropy Manager for our client a Christian Faith based Charity to join the team in this hybrid working role.

This is an exciting time to join the Partnerships Team and the organisation as they seek to expand their reach and impact.

Position: Philanthropy Manager (Mid-level)
Location: Fleet, Hampshire / Hybrid (minimum 40% in-office)
Salary: £39,900 per annum
Hours: Full Time (35 hours per week)
Contract: Permanent

Closing date: 10am on 14 July 2025

Interviews:

First round Interviews are expected to be held week commencing 21 July

Second Round Interviews are expected to be held week commencing 28 July

The Job:

You will co-lead the mid-level donor fundraising programme, building meaningful relationships that inspire increased giving and long-term engagement. Working closely with the Head of Philanthropic Partnerships, you will help shape a strategy that ensures gold-standard stewardship and long-term growth.

• Co-lead the cultivation and retention of mid-level donors using email, phone, meetings and events.
• Shape and deliver strategies to acquire and engage donors, generating sustainable income.
• Ensure exceptional donor stewardship with accurate record keeping and tailored communications.
• Develop compelling content including thank-you letters, newsletters, and proofing impact reports.
• Collaborate across departments, including Marketing and Finance, to deliver donor-focused initiatives.
• Represent the Philanthropy team in cross-functional working and advocate for mid-level giving.
• Maintain an understanding of sector trends, applying insight to refine fundraising approaches.

About You

This Charity are seeking a passionate and relational fundraiser, with excellent communication skills and the ability to manage and grow donor portfolios effectively.

• Experience building trusted relationships with donors or customers in a fundraising or business development context.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with a keen eye for detail.
• The ability to prioritise workload, work to deadlines and manage a donor caseload effectively.
• Experience using CRM systems (e.g., Blackbaud) and Microsoft Office tools.
• A proactive and empathetic approach, with high emotional intelligence and resilience.
• A genuine commitment to the mission of releasing children from poverty
• A personal Christian faith, and willingness to uphold The Charity’s UK’s Christian ethos, values and Statement of Faith.

Benefits Include:

• Hybrid working (office closed Fridays)
• 28 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
• 10% employer pension contribution
• Staff wellbeing time
• Professional and spiritual development support
• Meaningful work that changes lives

About the organisation

This Charity is a Christ-centred, child-focused charity

Please note: The charity can only consider applicants who presently have the right to work in the UK and all candidates must be personally committed to the Christian faith and be able to respect, uphold and work within our client’s Christian mission, values, culture and faith statements. This individual will represent and speak on behalf of a Christian charity and as such the Occupational Requirement for an active Christian faith is justified under the Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9, Part 1, clause 3. #INDNFP

This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

About the Role

Sense is recruiting for a National Events Fundraiser to join our fantastic Engagement Team in Kings Cross, London on a hybrid basis.  

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the recruitment, marketing and logistics of many exciting events within the National Events portfolio. This will include delivering an exceptional standard of administrative and logistical support for these allocated Events, delivering a fantastic supporter journey for all participants. This will include application calls and emails, managing administration of places and responding to participant enquiries.  

The main duties and responsibilities include:

• Manage an allocation of core Events within the National Events portfolio including the marketing, recruitment, stewardship and logistics of said Events.
• Manage the income and expenditure budgets for allocated Events and ensure that financial reporting, reforecasting and budgeting is accurate and timely for these Events.
• Build strong relationships with event participants in order to maximise net income, encourage repeat participation and ensure the Event’s success.
• Manage the Events Team inbox, responding to all emails and recording on Raiser’s Edge.
• Maintain and develop accurate and up to date records on Raiser’s Edge of participant information, for all allocated Events.  

To succeed in this role, you will have:

• Confidence in communicating via phone and email with a range of stakeholders, including supporters and suppliers.
• Understanding of current event trends across the sector
• Confidence in communicating via phone and email with a range of stakeholders, including supporters and suppliers
• Ability to manage and analyse data to make informed decisions
• Experience of digital marketing and other marketing channels.

For a full job description and person specification please see the link below.

About Sense

For everyone living with complex disabilities. For everyone who is deafblind. Sense is here to help people communicate and experience the world.

We believe that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential.

Working at Sense can be incredibly rewarding; we offer the opportunity to work in a large, diverse and successful charity where people can develop their skills, knowledge and careers in a supportive and flexible environment. In addition we have excellent training and development, the opportunity for you to join our Group Personal Pension scheme and a generous annual leave entitlement.

To apply

Please use the link below to complete your application. We would recommend that you read the candidate guidelines, job description and person specification before applying.

Sense is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion in all of its work. We want to ensure that the diversity of our workforce is reflective of the people we support and the communities we serve. We encourage applications of those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds as well as women, trans and non-binary people, and those with different accessibility needs. All offers of employment, where appropriate, are subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Location: Options for role to be site-based (Buckinghamshire or East Yorkshire), hybrid or home-based contract. Some out-of-hours work and regular travel will be required for events and meetings.

Salary: Up to £70,000 per annum.

Contract: Permanent, full-time hours. 

Hearing Dogs for Deaf People, whose mission is to see a time when no deaf person feels alone, is seeking a high-value corporate partnership professional to lead their new corporate fundraising function.

Hearing Dogs for Deaf People has been creating life-changing partnerships between hearing dogs and deaf recipients since 1982. As well as acting as an ear to their partners and alerting them to sounds, the charity’s clever and expertly trained dogs help deaf people to live life with confidence and independence, whilst providing love, companionship and emotional support.

Following on from a strategic review, the charity is now looking to build a new Income Generation Directorate, to enable them to transform many more lives across the UK. The Head of Corporate Partnerships will play a key role in this growth, helping Hearing Dogs deliver their goals to diversify and grow income, increase brand visibility and increase engagement and impact.

This role will be responsible for leading and delivering a high-performing corporate fundraising strategy to secure, grow and sustain impactful partnerships with the corporate sector, forging long collaborations that align business interests with Hearing Dog’s mission. The role will also sit on the Senior Management Team within the new directorate, playing an important part in shaping strategic direction. As well as managing a team of corporate fundraisers, the post-holder will personally lead on high-value partnership development and stewardship, and building a strong pipeline of prospects using insight-led prospect research and industry intelligence.

The successful candidate will have a strong track record in securing and managing high-value corporate partnerships and of leading a corporate fundraising function within the charity sector. You will have a commercial mindset with excellent leadership, as well as relationship building skills at senior levels. You will be a strategic thinker with gravitas and the ability to influence internal and external stakeholders, as well have a sound understanding of CSR, ESG and the motivations behind corporate-charity collaborations.

This is an exciting opportunity to shape and build a high-impact corporate fundraising team at a moment of huge growth for the charity, with the flexibility of working remotely or spending time at Hearing Dogs’ stunning bases in Buckinghamshire or Yorkshire, with friendly and passionate staff and their four-legged friends.

If you want to lead the pack and help deaf people live well with hearing loss please go to the website for more information

Closing date: Tuesday 29th July, 9.00 am. 

The Senior Corporate Development Manager is responsible for delivering, renewing and evolving existing corporate partnerships. This is alongside playing a role in the wider team’s endeavours to negotiate and secure new corporate partnerships.

The successful candidate will have the following: 

• Extensive corporate or commercial partnerships experience with demonstrable success of delivering, and renewing, 6 or 7 figure partnerships.
• A target-driven approach and the ability to spot and maximise revenue generating opportunities.
• A high level of customer service, organisational skills and attention to detail.
• The ability to lead, motivate and mentor others.
• A positive and creative problem-solver with strong negotiation skills, and the ability to work calmly under pressure.

If that sounds like you, this may be the role for you!

The closing date for the receipt of a completed application is Tuesday 22nd July 2025 at 9:00am

Amref Health Africa is the largest Africa-based international health development organisation. We work to bring about lasting health change in Africa.    

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Data & Insights Manager to lead on the day-to-day development, implementation and utilisation of our Customer Relationship Management (CRM) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) tools through our data management platform, Microsoft Dynamics 365. This role is pivotal to embedding a culture of data-driven decision-making across Amref UK, ensuring the integrity and strategic use of our data to enable strategic growth in supporter engagement, retention and income generation.

The Data & Insights Manager will be a key point of contact for colleagues across the organisation, playing an instrumental role in shaping how we gather, manage and utilise data at Amref UK. They will be critical in providing expertise and establishing new ways of working across keys Amref UK teams, including Supporter Engagement, Programmes & Strategic Partnerships, Finance, Operations and Senior Management.  The postholder will be the organisational expert in Microsoft Dynamics working with senior leaders, Amref HQ ICT, Amref’s global Fundraising & Marketing Development team (FMD) and third-party vendors to develop, implement and integrate processes and reporting tools that aid analysis and insight.  They will be responsible for delivering improved functionality and system upgrades while maintaining data integrity and compliance requirements.  Expertise in relational database design and familiarity with marketing tools such as Google Analytics would also be an advantage.

To be successful in this role, the post holder will need to be a team player who brings a combination of technical expertise, communication skills and business change experience. 

About The Hospice Lottery Partnership:

Established in 1997, The Hospice Lottery Partnership is a not-for-profit social enterprise dedicated to raising vital funds for our partner charities through a weekly lottery and seasonal Superdraw Raffles. Our mission is to support charities that provide essential care to communities, with 58% of our income last year directly benefiting our partners. By participating, our supporters not only have the chance to win significant prizes but also make a meaningful difference to many patients and their families.

The Role:

We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Head of Sales and Business Development to lead our growth and impact. This pivotal role demands a blend of strategic vision, interpersonal finesse, analytical expertise, and leadership to drive revenue, expand our lottery’s reach, and enhance supporter engagement. You will forge impactful partnerships, develop innovative sales and marketing strategies, and lead a dedicated team while ensuring compliance and stakeholder satisfaction to meet ambitious financial targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement innovative sales and marketing strategies to grow lottery participation.
• Build and maintain strategic partnerships to enhance fundraising efforts.
• Lead, motivate, and develop the sales, marketing and business development team.
• Analyse data to derive actionable insights for optimising performance.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders.

Person Specification:

Essential Criteria:

• 5+ years of experience in business development, fundraising, or sales.
• Proven track record of achieving revenue targets and building strategic partnerships.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to derive actionable insights from data.

Please see attachments for further details on Person Specification 

The role is Office based but will consider Hybrid Working Requests upon successful completion of Probation.

Location: Head Office (Camden)/Hybrid

Salary: £42,978 - £45,630

(Please note that applicants are usually appointed at the bottom of the relevant band)

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Contract: Fixed Term Contract (Maternity Cover until 25th May 2026)

Closing Date: 25th July 2025

Closing Time: 00:00am

Are you looking for a rewarding role working for an intersectional feminist organisation? If so, we have an incredible opportunity for you to join our team as Bid Manager at Solace Women's Aid.  

We exist to end the harm done through gender-based violence. Our aim is to work to prevent violence and abuse, as well as providing services to meet the individual needs of survivors, particularly women and children. Our work is holistic and empowering, working alongside survivors to achieve independent lives, free from abuse.

Our core values reflect our history and were developed in consultation with staff and service users. Feminism and intersectionality are key to our work and we are committed to the principles of being survivor-led, trauma-informed, empowering, diverse, anti-racist and anti-discriminatory.

About the Service

Income generation and fundraising at Solace is ambitious, dynamic and rewarding. This role is situated within the Business Development team working alongside our award-winning Communications, Partnerships & Public Affairs team.

This is an important time for Solace and we are seeking consummate professionals to help with an immediate need to secure funding for our existing services and to achieve sustainable growth and partnership working in support of our work to end violence against woman and girls.

Most importantly, the team aims to develop new responses to the changing ways in which women experience violence against them. The team is seeking to generate £2m+ net new income in the year ahead.

About the Role

In this role you will research and develop new business opportunities in line with our funding priorities and manage a portfolio of statutory and grant opportunities and funders. This will involve working with senior managers for bids on their services and conducting both internal and sector research into VAWG, health and social care, advocacy and advice. You will be required to proof read and edit the wider team’s bids, record submissions on the CRM system, and prepare reports for the senior leadership team and funders.

About You

Our ideal candidate will have measurable income generation experience in a bidding environment or writing proposals/funding applications, strong communication, written and oral skills, with experience of proof-reading, and the ability to manage multiple projects, always maintaining an excellent standard of work.

You will be dynamic and driven, able to work confidently both independently and as part of a team. You will have excellent attention to detail, be a team player who thrives under pressure and can work flexibly to deadlines. You will be numerate and confident working on project and service budgets.

We understand that you may not have all the knowledge, experience, and skills mentioned in the Job Profile Document. However, your interpersonal skills, passion to have a positive impact, commitment to our purpose, and ability to learn quickly and collaborate effectively will be equally important. 

What we can offer you

We provide a comprehensive benefits package to all our employees, including:

• Flexible working
• Focus on learning and development (internal career progression and training)
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Employer pension contribution
• Family-friendly leave and enhanced maternity pay
• Access to Inclusion Networks
• Daily clinical debriefing
• Employee Assistance Programme providing free 24/7 support and advice
• Employee Benefits Platform offering staff discounts, benefits and savings
• Flow & Restore yoga classes
• Meditation sessions
• Cycle to Work Scheme

How to apply

When applying for this role, kindly highlight in your Supporting Statement how your values, knowledge, transferrable skills, and experience align with each point within the following sections of the Job Profile Document:

• Values, Behaviours & Competencies
• Knowledge, Experience and Skills

Solace Women's Aid values diversity, promotes equity, and challenges discrimination. We encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, abilities, perspectives, and lived experiences. We have policies and processes in place to ensure that all employees are offered an equal opportunity in recruitment and selection, promotion, training, pay, and benefits. Our Inclusion Networks support staff with protected characteristics and offer inclusive spaces to connect.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We anticipate and provide reasonable adjustments as needed and support employees who acquire a disability or long-term health condition, enabling them to stay in work. 

This service is run by women for women and is therefore restricted to female applicants under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, and Part 1. Section 7(2) e of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975 apply. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.

As part of safer recruitment practices, we carry out pre-employment checks including references, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and right to work in the UK checks.

No agencies.

Chief Operating Officer

Location: Hertfordshire (with hybrid working possible)
Salary: Competitive, depending on experience
Contract Type: Full-time (flexible arrangements considered)
Reports to: Board of Trustees

About Us

We are a collaborative umbrella charity supporting 12 exceptional children’s charities across Hertfordshire. Our mission is to champion and sustain the vital work these organisations do by raising funds, amplifying their voices, and creating strategic opportunities to increase collective impact.

This is a unique opportunity to lead a values-driven organisation with a strong network, deep community roots, and a powerful purpose — supporting children and young people across the county to thrive.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced and visionary COO to lead our charity into its next chapter. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing all operations, fundraising activity, and strategic development — ensuring that we deliver on our mission, grow our impact, and serve our member charities with excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Implement our forward-looking strategy to support the long-term success of the Helping Herts umbrella model.
• Act as a visible and credible ambassador for the organisation with stakeholders, funders, partners, and the public.
• Build strong relationships with the 12 partner charities to ensure their needs are heard, supported, and addressed.

Fundraising and Income Generation

• Lead and diversify fundraising efforts — from individual giving and corporate partnerships to major events and grant funding.
• Strengthen the charity’s profile and reach to attract long-term supporters and sponsors.
• Develop an income-generation strategy that is sustainable, collaborative, and impactful.

Operations and Governance

• Oversee daily operations and ensure the charity runs effectively and efficiently.
• Ensure legal, financial, and regulatory compliance.
• Work closely with the Board of Trustees, preparing reports and providing strategic advice.

People and Culture

• Lead a small staff and volunteer team, fostering a culture of collaboration, trust, and inclusion.
• Build capacity through partnerships, volunteers, and external service providers.

Communications and Advocacy

• Shape and deliver a clear communications strategy, including public relations, social media, and stakeholder engagement.
• Act as a spokesperson and advocate for the sector locally and regionally.

Person Specification

Essential

• Proven leadership experience in the voluntary, public, or commercial sector.
• Track record of income generation and fundraising success.
• Strong operational, financial, and governance knowledge.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to translate vision into action.
• A strong interest in children’s charities.

Desirable

• Experience working with or within consortia/networks.
• Understanding of the charity landscape in Hertfordshire or similar regions.
• Experience working with Boards and reporting at a senior level.

What We Offer

• A unique leadership role with purpose and impact.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• A supportive, mission-driven board and stakeholder community.
• The chance to shape the future of children’s support services in Hertfordshire.

Supporter Acquisition Manager – Temporary Contract
Location: London – 2 days per week on-site
Day Rate: £185.77 + £23.12 holiday pay
Contract: 3–6 months, with potential to go permanent

A leading UK charity is seeking an experienced Supporter Acquisition Manager to join their fundraising team on a temporary basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead on high-profile, multi-channel campaigns that attract and inspire new supporters—at a pivotal time for the organisation.

About the Role

As Supporter Acquisition Manager, you’ll take ownership of end-to-end delivery of direct marketing campaigns focused on recruiting new donors. You’ll manage campaigns across a mix of online and offline channels—such as paid social, PPC, DRTV, and direct mail—and will be responsible for budgets reaching up to seven figures.

Working closely with media and creative agencies, internal stakeholders, and suppliers, you’ll ensure campaigns are delivered on time, on budget, and to a high standard. You’ll also line-manage a Supporter Acquisition Officer or Executive, supporting their development while maintaining delivery excellence.

This is a hands-on role with real impact, ideal for someone who enjoys fast-paced project work and is ready to hit the ground running.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Lead the planning, execution, and evaluation of multi-channel donor acquisition campaigns
• Manage large campaign budgets, ensuring cost-effectiveness and ROI
• Collaborate with agencies, suppliers, and internal teams to ensure smooth delivery
• Use data and insight to test, optimise, and improve campaign performance
• Line-manage and mentor a junior team member
• Support innovation within the Individual Giving strategy by testing new products and channel

What We're Looking For:

• Significant experience in direct marketing or individual giving, ideally within the charity sector
• Proven success running large-scale, multi-channel campaigns
• Confidence managing large budgets and using data to inform decision-making
• Strong project management and organisational skills
• Excellent communication skills and stakeholder relationship management
• Line management experience preferred
• Familiarity with GDPR, fundraising compliance, and digital channels (e.g. paid social, PPC) is desirable
• A proactive, collaborative approach—and a passion for driving supporter growth

This is a great opportunity for a motivated fundraising or marketing professional to make an immediate impact in a temporary role, with potential for long-term opportunity.

Apply now to be part of something meaningful. 

The process: If your experience aligns with what we're looking for, a member of our team will be in contact to discuss the role with you in more detail before presenting your profile to the client. We will also ensure that all applicants receive an email to inform them of the outcome of their application.

To avoid any potential delays or your application being missed, please apply solely via the 'Apply Now' button.

Commitment to Diversity: The Talent Set and our partner organisation 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