Fundraising officer jobs in london
BACKGROUND
Over the past 90 years, the International Rescue Committee (IRC) has developed unparalleled expertise in responding to emergencies and helping uprooted communities to rebuild. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. The IRC is on the ground in more than 40 countries, providing emergency relief, relocating refugees and rebuilding lives in the wake of disaster.
The IRC is committed to a culture of bold leadership, innovation in all aspects of our work, creative partnerships and, most crucially, accountability to those we serve. The IRC is a tireless advocate for the most vulnerable.
IRC UK
IRC UK is part of the IRC global network, which has its global headquarters in New York. Our team in the UK works to raise profile, deliver policy and practice change, and increase funding to help restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Since 2021, IRC UK has also provided integration services directly to refugees in England.
In Europe, the IRC also has offices in Berlin, Bonn, Brussels, Geneva and Stockholm.
The Purpose of the Role
Marketing & Mobilization (M&M), a part of External Relations (ER), is a dynamic team, tasked with overseeing and creating communications and marketing, building the IRC’s global profile and brand, increasing private revenue from deeper donor engagement and partnerships, and influencing our target audiences. In alignment with our Strategy100 commitments, M&M has launched ambitious multi-year campaigns that raise funding, profile and influence and will improve our share of voice and resonance in key geographies and globally.
The Content and Creative team, a part of M&M, consists of award-winning creative specialists and idea partners, developing powerful communications and experiences to really engage audiences and ultimately to deliver on ER ambitions and objectives. Using creative mediums such as storytelling, visual design, and video, they tap into the expertise of colleagues across the organization.
The Officer, Private Fundraising Communications is responsible for developing content that inspires private sector funding towards the IRC’s innovative and impactful programs in 40+ countries. This person will collaborate extensively with program teams and External Relations to create communications that engage prospective donors, demonstrate their unique philanthropic impact, and inspire ongoing support through tailored content across Trust & Foundations, Global High Net Worth Individuals, Global New Business, and Corporations.
This person will be a strong grant writer, dynamic storyteller, communicating the story of IRC’s work on behalf of people impacted by crisis for over 90 years through concept notes, proposals, pitch decks, reports, and other fundraising content. The ideal candidate will be familiar with humanitarian program design concepts and complex proposal development processes.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Business Development Writing (40%):
● Responsible for producing persuasive and well-structured proposals for 6+ figure grants, positioning IRC as a best-in-class humanitarian and development organization. (They will support a portfolio with a special focus on Trust & Foundations, with projects for Corporate, HNWI, etc. as assigned.)
● Conduct programmatic research, collaborate with various teams (fundraising, program, etc.), and articulate the organization's goals, strategies, and impact to secure funding for humanitarian and development projects.
● Transform technical, programmatic content into sophisticated, compelling, donor-friendly materials. These materials will showcase the impact and sustainability of our programs while communicating our shared values with private sector partners.
Impact Reporting (40%):
● Create comprehensive and compelling reports and other written materials that highlight innovation, evidence, and outcomes the IRC delivers for our clients in some of the world’s toughest places, while building trust and transparency with private sector donors.
● Use data, human-interest stories, and other storytelling to create compelling, effective reports. These reports will fulfill donor-set requirements and communicate what sets our program approaches, evidence generation, advocacy, and expertise apart.
● Present program results clearly, workshopping reports with technical experts across the IRC.
Project Management (20%):
● Serve as a primary focal point for account managers to navigate communications resources and grant writing services.
● Lead the end-to-end process of proposal development across a diverse portfolio of grants - including curating content, workshopping information with program and communications colleagues, and building editorial timelines to finalize written assets across IRC teams.
● Document timelines and follow up with relevant responsible parties to help ensure core proposal/reporting milestones are met
● Coordinate with IRC teams (Program, Finance, Design and UX, Communications, etc.) to shape custom grant communications and set priorities.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential
Skills, Knowledge and Qualifications:
● Experience in crafting compelling proposals for high-net-worth donors, foundations, and corporations.
● Exceptional writing and editing skills, with exposure to strong program design backed by logframes, theories of change, and work plans.**
● Strong storytelling skills, with the ability to transform technical concepts and program design ideas into easy-to-understand communications that are brand-aligned, creative, and inspiring.
● Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines.
● Strong ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders.**
Experience:
● Demonstrated experience in grant writing, proposal development or reporting, preferably in an international organization and/or for the Corporate sector.**
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The Talent Set are delighted to be working with a fantastic animal charity to find their legacy officer. This role can be offered full time or part time (min 0.6 FTE).
The charity offers a flexible working environment, with hybrid working 2 days per week from their office in Surrey.
With the charities expanding global reach and the increasing importance of legacy donations, this role will support broader growth objectives, including the development of a robust international legacy administration function. The Legacy Officer will play a key role in maximising the potential of legacy receipts, enabling more accurate forecasting and improving proactive management of estate reviews. The postholder could also support the implementation of the global legacy marketing programme (if working more than 0.6 FTE).
Key Responsibilities:
· Assist in the administration of UK and international legacy gifts, ensuring tasks are completed accurately and on time, from notification to final distribution.
· Maintain and update legacy data in CRM systems, ensuring accuracy and completeness of records for reporting and analysis.
· Assist in forecasting legacy income by analysing historical data and trends to contribute to financial planning and strategy.
· Assist in coordinating with the Legacy Marketing Manager and other departments to align legacy administration with fundraising goals.
If more working more than 0.6 FTE you will also:
· Assist the Legacy Marketing Manager with the planning, briefing and delivery of campaign activity, including post-campaign analysis and review.
· Work alongside the Supporter Engagement Team to ensure legacy enquiries are followed up and legacy pledgers are appropriately thanked and stewarded.
Person Specification:
· Experience in UK legacy administration,
· Strong analytical and forecasting skills, with attention to detail in reporting and financial management.
· High level of literacy and communication skills, both written and oral.
· Experience of using a CRM.
· Ability to work effectively within a global organisation, understanding cross-cultural dynamics and regional legal frameworks.
· Fluent in written and spoken English, with strong skills in writing and delivering compelling cases for support.
· Strong organisational and time-management skills, able to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
· Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
To be considered for this position please apply with your CV as soon as possible, regrettably please note we may not be able to reply to each and every application.
We are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practises that ensure equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will happily make reasonable adjustments to always ensure a fair process.
The Role
The Head of Partnerships and Fundraising is responsible for the majority of income generation for our charity. The Switch raises income from corporate volunteering partnerships and through grant applications to other trusts and charities, which together contribute circa £800,000 per year. This is a role that requires strategic thinking, relationship and negotiation skills, and the ability to meet income targets.
This role will manage and grow our current key corporate partners, ensuring sustainability and longevity in our partnerships. The person will be responsible for communicating effectively with corporate partners on a strategic level, to understand how we can improve our volunteering offer and communicate impact to their business.
The job-holder will seek new partnerships in diverse industries where we have fewer stakeholders, to ensure our young people work with companies and volunteers from wide-ranging sectors.
In this position you will scope fundraising opportunities from grant and trusts, and be adept at assessing our viability so that applications we submit have a higher rate of success than average.
As Head of Partnerships and Fundraising, you will create new income streams which The Switch has not considered before, for example legacy funding, individual giving, corporate match funding. This will improve our financial stability.
In addition to income generation, this role will lead the Partnerships team and manage two to three staff as follows :
1. Our Corporate Partnerships and Volunteer Manager - oversees all volunteer logistics, including maintaining volunteer records and distributing relevant briefing materials to ensure volunteers are well-prepared for their role. Some time dedicated to fundraising too.
2. Our Communication Coordinator – leads on our regular comms including our digital newsletter, social media pages, and bespoke comms for projects or funders.
3. Coordinator TBC.
Details
· The Head of Partnerships and Fundraising leads the Partnerships Team and reports to the CEO.
· Working hours are typically 9am – 5pm Monday – Thursday, and 9am – 4pm Fridays.
· Working from home (WFH) is typically 2 days a week, with Wednesdays mandatory in the office.
· Flexibility will be required to cover meetings or events outside of these hours and WFH days.
· Start date: autumn 2025
We are proud to offer a number of enhanced benefits to our staff, including:
· 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays, additional “Switch Off” Day and Christmas closure
· Health cash-back package, including discounts on gym memberships, retail and leisure.
· Hybrid working
· Pension
· Learning and Development opportunities including Learning at Work Week activities
· Volunteering days to spend on an activity close to your own heart.
By providing our local young people with essential skills and experiences of the working world, we ensure that they can reach their best future.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Cathedral Chapter is in the process of refeshing its Mission and Vision within a Strategic Development Plan (due to be published in early 2026), and as part of this the Cathedral’s fundraising priorities will be decided and a Fundraising Committee formed to oversee and direct the task of building sustainable income within a fundraising strategy. The Head of Fundraising will be responsible for drafting this strategy and enacting it once complete, and for all other aspects of fundraising at the Cathedral. With the assistance of a Fundraising Officer, the Head of Fundraising will be responsible for delivering the various Fundraising income streams.
ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES
Educational
- Degree level, or equivalent experience.
Experience
- In-depth knowledge and experience of fundraising at management and implementation level.
- Evidence of success both in achieving targets and in managing staff and strategies.
- Experience of managing and delivering change – both with staff and with projects.
- Experience in managing income/budgets.
Knowledge and Skills
- An understanding of and willingness to promote the distinctive ethos of the Church of England and of Guildford Cathedral.
- Clear, compelling and articulate verbal and written communication skills.
- A high level of new technology competence including the use of digital media (website, search), social media, and CRM software.
- The capacity to value the volunteers who work in the Cathedral and to respond to the needs of those who come seeking help and advice.
Personal Attributes
- A good manager and engaging team player, with the personal qualities necessary to work well with other members of the Cathedral team, both paid and volunteer.
- Enthusiasm and the desire to achieve.
- A creative approach to problem-solving
- The emotional and intellectual intelligence to engage successfully with a wide variety of audiences.
- The ability to work independently and under pressure.
- The capacity to set and reach ambitious goals, and to garner the support of others.
- Comfortable working in a Christian environment.
DESIRABLE SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES
Experience
- Previous experience in working in a unique setting such as a listed building or similar. Applicants should be able to prove their positive impact on fundraising success in a challenging environment.
The Barbican is a multidisciplinary international arts centre in the City of London.
Across its theatres, concert halls, cinemas, galleries, business venues, public and community spaces, the Barbican showcases the most exciting artists and performers from around the world, pushing traditional artistic boundaries and helping us understand our lives in new and unexpected ways. Each year, the Centre presents hundreds of different performances, events and exhibitions that entertain and inspire millions of people, create connections, provoke debate, and reflect the world we live in.
Firmly rooted in its neighbourhood, the Barbican collaborates on projects with local communities, and supports young people and emerging talent to develop their artistic practice and access jobs in the creative industry.
Our core values are: Inclusive, Connected, Sustainable, Joyful and Daring.
As we enter an exciting new stage of the Barbican’s life, there couldn’t be a better time to join us. Focussed firmly on the future, we’re working on ambitious plans to create better access to the arts, transforming our building and reimagining what an arts centre can be. Through our work on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, we’ll ensure the Barbican becomes a place where everyone belongs – where creativity, enterprise, and learning coexist, and everybody can achieve their fullest potential.
The role
Are you passionate about fundraising and supporting an inspiring programme of artistic events, learning activities and community work?
We are seeking a Philanthropy Officer to play a key role in supporting and delivering excellent stewardship for our Patrons and most generous individual donors. From dance and film, to music, theatre and visual arts the Philanthropy team works across the whole of our ambitious and joyful cross-arts programme, giving you the chance to share the best of the Barbican with our closest supporters.
The Philanthropy Officer will be the main point of contact in the Philanthropy team, primarily account managing our lower-level Patrons and supporting the stewardship and recruitment of higher level donors. Alongside the delivery of our Patrons scheme, they will lead on all individual giving events and manage the philanthropy team’s participation in Development-wide events such as exhibition private views. The Philanthropy Officer also provides key administrative support to the Philanthropy team, keeping track of financial reconciliation, preparing invoices, and managing accurate income data in our CRM Spektrix.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone eager to build on their experience of relationship management and develop their career in fundraising while contributing to the work of an exciting multi-arts venue at a key point of change for the
organisation. The successful candidate will be supported to gain experience across all aspects of individual giving, and to develop themselves as an ambitious and high-achieving fundraiser. The Barbican offers an excellent range of staff benefits full details can be found on our website.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We will be building our brand, diversifying our income streams and increasing our donors and giving profile. You will manage a small fundraising team and play an important role on our senior management team. You will be experienced in winning large trust and foundation and statutory sector grants, as well as having knowledge around diversifying funds in a not-for-profit context.
Main Responsibilities:
- Building our brand, diversifying income streams, and increasing our donor profile.
- Managing a small fundraising team and playing a key role on our senior management team.
- Developing and delivering fundraising strategies based on our Strategic Plan.
- Overseeing our funding portfolio and supporting the development of individual donors.
- Sourcing and applying for funds to meet strategic priorities.
- Networking with other agencies and stakeholders to promote our work.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
OVERVIEW
This role will be a key member of our ambitious team, delivering a growing portfolio of fundraising campaigns, fundraising events, and supporter engagement initiatives. You’ll oversee our supporter journeys, manage our communications channels, and build meaningful relationships that drive income and deepen our impact.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Fundraising Campaigns & Income Generation
- Work with the Head of Fundraising to plan and deliver our 12-month supporter journey – including fundraising campaigns (online and offline), events and appeals.
- Manage our calendar of challenge events (e.g. The Don’s Cycle Challenge, Wombles Walk, Sponsored Skydive).
- Grow supporter-led community fundraising in the local area.
- Lead outreach to engage new local partners – including small businesses, schools and clubs – promoting fundraising opportunities and supporting their initiatives.
Communications & Marketing
- Alongside the Head of Fundraising, lead all communications for the charity.
- Create engaging fundraising content for email, website, and social media to drive online donations, event and programme sign-ups.
- Work with the wider Foundation team and club comms team to create content for social media, e-newsletters and our website.
- Promote Foundation programmes and campaigns to fans, families, and local supporters, driving participation and donations.
- Create marketing materials (posters, flyers, etc.) to support charitable prorammes and campaigns.
- Collaborate with Senior Managers to share the impact of the Foundation through monitoring and evaluation reports. Including creating the annual organsiation Impact Report.
- Manage the Foundation’s website, ensuring content is regularly updated, fully functioning, and aligned with key campaigns, events, and programmes.
Supporter Engagement & Stewardship
- Manage the supporter engagement programme, delivering a rolling 12-month plan of personalised and meaningful touchpoints.
- Develop and implement strategies to encourage increased giving and recruit new regular donors.
- Maximise engagement and retention of individual supporters (particularly low- to mid-level donors) through excellent donor care, timely thanking, and compelling communications.
- Coordinate supporter stories and participant case studies to inspire giving.
- Manage our weekly e-communications, using engaging content to recruit new subscribers and convert them into donors, event participants, or programme attendees.
Supporter Care
- Act as the first point of contact for fundraisers and donors, delivering first-class stewardship and support.
- Ensure timely, warm and effective follow-up with all supporters, helping them feel inspired, valued and connected.
Events & Community Activation
- Support the delivery of fundraising and engagement opportunities at AFC Wimbledon fixtures and stadium events.
- Represent the Foundation at local events, cheque presentations, and community partner visits.
Administration & Data Management
- Maintain accurate supporter and income records in our CRM system, ensuring compliance with GDPR and data protection laws.
- Liaise with the Finance Officer to process donations, including Gift Aid claims and income reconciliation.
- Provide regular fundraising reports and insights for internal and external stakeholders.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential
Qualifications & Experience
- Hold a relevant higher education or industry recognised certification or have a minimum of at least 1–2 years' experience in a fundraising, communications, supporter engagement or similar role
- Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with supporters, partners, or donors
- Experience planning and delivering fundraising campaigns, events, or community initiatives
- Experience using digital tools for fundraising and engagement (e.g. mass email platforms, design tools, giving platforms, CRM systems)
- Experience creating digital content (e.g. website management social media, e-newsletters, case studies)
Skills & Abilities
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messages for different audiences
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- Confident in working independently, taking initiative, and problem-solving
- Strong attention to detail, particularly when managing supporter data and income records
- Ability to travel to activity & meetings across London and surrounding areas
Knowledge
- Understanding of fundraising best practices, supporter stewardship, and donor journeys
- Awareness of GDPR and data protection principles in a supporter/donor context
- Familiarity with digital communications and engagement techniques
Attributes
- A warm, friendly and professional manner with a people-first approach
- Passionate about our mission and the power of sport to transform lives
- Flexible and willing to support occasional evening and weekend activities, including matchdays
- A collaborative team player, willing to support colleagues across different functions
Desirable
- Experience working in or with a sport, health, or youth-focused charity or community organisation
- Experience with CRM/database systems such as Donorfy, Salesforce, or Beacon
- Experience reporting fundraising results to internal or external stakeholders
GENERAL INFORMATION
The Employee must at all times carry out his/her responsibilities with due regard to the AFC Wimbledon Foundation policies and procedures in particular Health & Safety, Financial Authorisation, Confidentiality and with regard to the Data Protection Act.
The Employee must act to protect all young people and adults at risk that are in their care or attending the Company’s premises. The Employee must report any misconduct or suspected misconduct to the Safeguarding Manager.
The Employee must ensure a positive commitment towards equality and diversity by treating others fairly and not committing any form of direct or indirect discrimination, victimisation or harassment of any description and to promote positive working relations amongst Employees and customers.
The above Job Description is not intended to be exhaustive, the duties and responsibilities may therefore vary over time according to the changing needs of the Club.
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Who are we?
Established in 2014, Beating Time is an award-winning charity operating across the UK, from two offices in London and Birmingham. We help people survive a prison sentence and thrive after release, ultimately to reduce their chances of reoffending. We run two continuous programmes: Choirs Beating Time, running weekly prison choirs and songwriting groups, and Inside Job, which uses a peer-led employment model to help people through release and into paid work. We have sung with thousands of people, directly supported 700+ people into employment, influenced policy and partnered with many high-profile organisations.
The role
We’re hiring for an enthusiastic, organised and self-motivated Fundraising and Communications Officer to join us in London (Woolwich) or Bimingham (Digbeth). You will need to be based near to one of those offices, we do a mixture of WHF and in office working.
Idealy, we’re looking for someone with an interest in the criminal justice system, strong knowledge of fundraising (particularly for small charities) and communications expertise.
This role is an opportunity to shape how we present ourselves to funders and supporters and maintain long-term partnerships with them. You will play an active role in determining our future fundraising strategy while meeting the day-to-day demands of keeping a small charity afloat. You’ll contribute to our efforts to diversify income streams by securing support from corporates and other partners – this requires an ability to think creatively and strategically.
An advantage of doing this work in a small team is you’ll be able to see the direct effect of your work on how we deliver Choirs Beating Time and Inside Job, often in practice during prison visits. You’ll work closely with senior management to stay on top of budgets and cashflow to inform your fundraising decisions and grow a culture of income awareness across the charity.
Communications play an important role in maintaining relationships with funders and stakeholders. We want to keep up a strong, involved presence on LinkedIn, while contributing to sector-wide advocacy, and boosting visibility through online and in-person events. An important part of our comms strategy is conveying our impact; you will also prepare regular impact reports for internal and external use.
What we’re looking for
- Excellent writing and editing skills – your day-to-day tasks will involve writing grant applications and reports to new and existing funders (majority trusts and foundations). You will collate and write quarterly newsletters, circulated to funders, partner organisations, supporters and our employer network.
- Fundraising expertise – you will research and identify potential funders/corporate sponsorship to feed into the prospect pipeline. You will also develop and maintain a database to keep track of new/existing/past funders and monitor fundraising impact.
- Strong organisational skills – previous experience working or volunteering with a small charity is a plus. You will often be working to deadlines and need to be able to plan ahead and organise your schedule accordingly. Your role as part of the central team will include taking minutes at weekly meetings, liaising with prisons and freelance musical directors, and actively reaching out to government and sector bodies where necessary. You’ll be able to multitask effectively and be highly organised with very strong attention to detail.
- Interest in the criminal justice system – we are active members of the criminal justice third sector, championing people with lived experience (especially within our own team). You may be asked to attend sector-wide events, participate in roundtables, and contribute to reports.
- Solid knowledge of social media management – you will use Canva and other resources to design and post on our accounts, particularly LinkedIn. Posts might include internal updates (e.g. new hires, staff milestones), reactions to sector events (e.g. our response to the Sentencing Review), news about our employer partners, and beneficiary case studies.
Why join us?
- Be part of a meaningful initiative that directly helps reduce reoffending and improve life outcomes for people leaving prison.
- Opportunity to work in a small, supportive environment where your efforts will have a real social impact.
- Competitive salary and the chance to develop your skills in the fields of employment support, criminal justice, and rehabilitation.
- Opportunity for frontline work and regular visits to local prisons.
Helping people survive a prison sentence and thrive on release.

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Are you a early career fundraiser who also loves comms?
Are you wanting to make a difference in the lives of learning disabled and autistic young people?
Caxton Youth Organisation is a specialist youth club, creating community, breaking barriers and empowering learning disabled and autistic young people.
This is a key role supporting both our fundraising and communications activities. You will work closely with the Fundraising and Communications Manager to deliver compelling fundraising applications, steward donors, grow our community fundraising, and manage Caxton’s public-facing communications across digital and print. It’s a hands-on, varied role ideal for someone who’s an excellent communicator, highly organised, and motivated to make a difference.
Key Responsibilities
Fundraising
- Research, plan and draft compelling grant and funding applications.
- Maintain and update our CRM system (Beacon), ensuring records are accurate and communications are timely.
- Plan and deliver key supporter events.
- Lead on the development, delivery and stewardship of community fundraising activities, including challenge events.
- Prepare timely and engaging reports and updates for funders.
- Provide stewardship to individual supporters and donors
- Support on implementing our Monitoring and Evaluation Framework to capture meaningful programme insights to support funding applications and reporting.
- Collaborate with colleagues to gather and analyse qualitative data, including quotes, feedback and stories to demonstrate impact.
Communications
- Manage Caxton’s social media channels (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok, Bluesky), creating engaging, youth-appropriate content that reflects our values and voice.
- Monitor, evaluate and report on social media performance to identify trends and opportunities for growth.
- Write and collect case studies and stories that showcase the experiences and successes of young people.
- Develop and maintain marketing materials, promotional assets, and internal communications tools.
- Maintaining the Caxton website, including writing blog posts and updating content as needed.
- Lead on the implementation of Caxton’s communications calendar to ensure consistent and strategic messaging.
- Strengthen our presence in the community and online through targeted communications initiatives
Person Specification
Essential:
- 2+ years’ experience in fundraising, particularly writing funding applications and/or managing donor relationships.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to tailor messages for different audiences.
- Experience managing social media channels for an organisation.
- Confident using design tools (e.g. Canva) and email marketing platforms.
- Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
- Comfortable working independently and managing multiple priorities.
- Committed to the values of inclusion, equity and youth empowerment.
Desirable:
- Experience using Beacon or another CRM
- Knowledge of the youth or disability sector.
- Basic photography, video or design skills.
If you don't meet all of the criteria but feel as though you would be a great fit for the role, we would encourage you to still consider applying.
Caxton Youth Organisation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will consider all reasonable adjustments under the terms of the Equality Act (2010) to enable an applicant with a disability (as defined under the Act) to meet the requirements of the post. We encourage applicants from underrepresented groups.
Please submit a cover letter detailing how your previous experience meets the job description.
A specialist youth club for learning disabled and autistic young people in Westminster
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Fundraising Manager
We are looking for an experienced Fundraising Manager – Trusts & Foundations and Corporate Fundraising to join a pioneering organisation.
You will be working for a charity that transforms the lives of care-experienced young people, helping them gain the skills, confidence, and inspiration to achieve sustainable employment. If you're passionate about strategic fundraising and creating life-changing opportunities, this role is for you.
Position: Fundraising Manager – Trusts & Foundations and Corporate Fundraising
Location: London
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 per annum depending on experience
Contract: Full-time, permanent, 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday). Hybrid role with occasional evening or weekend work.
Start Date: Immediate Start
Benefits: 24 days annual leave plus 3 days over Christmas. 3% pension contribution after 3 months of service. Employee assistance programme.
Closing Date: Monday 4th August 2025
About the Role:
As Fundraising Manager, you will support the Director of Fundraising in implementing our charity's strategy across trusts & foundations and corporate fundraising. You’ll play a pivotal role in delivering fundraising plans, managing donor relationships, and leading income generation from both new and existing funders. This includes building funding propositions for corporate donors, securing grants, and stewarding relationships to maximise long-term support.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
- Identify and apply for funding from trusts, foundations, and corporates.
- Cultivate and steward relationships with funders and major donors.
- Manage the full grant and partnership lifecycle—from research to reporting.
- Collaborate with the Head of Partnerships to secure income from strategic corporate partners.
- Develop compelling, impact-driven funding proposals tailored to donor motivations.
- Organise donor events and cultivation activities.
- Ensure GDPR compliance and effective donor acknowledgement systems.
- Maintain up-to-date records and reporting systems for pipeline management.
- Stay abreast of fundraising trends, especially in youth, employability, and CSR sectors.
About You:
You’ll be an experienced fundraiser with a track record of securing five- and six-figure gifts.
You'll have a passion for transforming young lives and thrive in a mission-driven environment. You bring a mix of strategic thinking and hands-on fundraising execution, with the confidence to engage major donors and corporates.
Experience, Qualifications, and Skills:
- At least 3 years' experience in fundraising, with success in securing significant grants.
- At least 2 years' experience in corporate fundraising or CSR partnerships.
- Strong written and verbal communication, with excellent proposal-writing skills.
- Outstanding research and analytical abilities.
- Proven ability to manage competing priorities and tight deadlines.
- Empathy for care-experienced young people and a commitment to the charity’s mission.
- Understanding of donor/partner motivations and corporate philanthropy.
- Experience with Salesforce or similar CRM desirable.
- Event management and knowledge of local funders and corporate CSR programmes is a plus.
If you have the passion and skills to drive income that directly supports care-experienced young people into meaningful careers, apply today and make a lasting difference.
To apply you will be asked to submit your CV along with a covering letter detailing how your skills, motivation and experience meet the requirements of the role.
You may have experience in roles such as: Fundraising Officer, Fundraising Manager, Senior Fundraiser, Corporate Partnerships Manager, Development Manager, Income Generation Officer, Major Donor Fundraiser, Grants Officer, or Corporate Giving Manager.
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
Job Type: Permanent, full-time (37 hours/week) or part-time (minimum 0.6 FTE / 22 hours/week)
Salary: Up to £30,000 per annum FTE (dependant on skills and experience)
Department: Global Fundraising, Legacy Administration
Closing date: 15th August 2025
About Us:
Compassion in World Farming International is a leading global organisation dedicated to ending factory farming worldwide. We were founded in 1967 by Peter Roberts, a British farmer alarmed by the rise of factory farming. Over the past 50 years, we have made major strides in abolishing inhumane practices such as barren battery cages, veal crates, and sow gestation crates in the UK and Europe.
Our approach involves campaigning, advocacy, and engagement with policymakers at national, intergovernmental, and corporate levels, building a movement of individuals concerned about animal welfare and the health and sustainability of our food. We are driven by a passion for animal welfare and food system change, believing in a future where animals are treated with compassion and respect, and where sustainable farming practices prevail for a healthy planet.
Our international headquarters are in Godalming (UK), with team members in 14 countries on four continents including the US, Italy, France, Poland, the Netherlands, Spain, Czechia, China, and a specialist policy office in Brussels. This role is part of the Global Fundraising Directorate of over 50 staff, consisting of Philanthropy, Individual Giving, Legacies, Digital, CRM and Brand teams, based internationally, primarily in the UK (HQ) and our six other fundraising markets in the USA and Europe.
About the Role:
As our Legacy Officer, you will play a vital role in administering UK and international legacy gifts, from notification to final distribution, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and timely processing. You'll help support income forecasting, estate reviews, and reporting to inform strategic decisions. Working closely with the Legacy Administrator, Legacy Marketing Manager, and global fundraising teams, you'll help integrate legacy administration with broader fundraising goals.
The role also involves building strong relationships with executors, solicitors, and international colleagues. For candidates working above 0.6 FTE (22 hours per week), the role will also support legacy marketing campaigns and international programme development.
About You:
To be successful as our Legacy Officer, you will ideally have experience in UK legacy administration, with the ability to manage a complex caseload efficiently and in line with legal and organisational policies. Strong analytical and forecasting skills, attention to detail in reporting, and excellent written and verbal communication are essential. You should be confident working within a global organisation, with an understanding of cross-cultural dynamics and regional legal frameworks. You'll have the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with executors, solicitors, and internal and external stakeholders is key.
Experience in international legacy administration or marketing would be an advantage, as would familiarity with CRM systems such as Salesforce or First Class.
Why You Should Apply:
This is a valuable opportunity, where you will play a key role in legacy giving. In this an exciting new position, you'll provide essential administrative support and coordinate a growing caseload of legacies, working closely with the Legacy Administrator. The work you undertake as our Legacy Officer will play a crucial part in advancing Compassion's mission, while contributing to a dedicated team focused on animal welfare and food system change.
• Enjoy an enhanced annual leave of 25 days per year, along with bank holidays
• Our comprehensive benefits package includes core offerings like Health Cash Back Plan
• MHFA support – 24/7 GP access and Employee Assistance Programme
• Free onsite parking and office next to mainline station
• Optional savings schemes like the Cycle Benefit scheme
• Embrace a fulfilling career that prioritises your well-being, while also enjoying excellent development opportunities
• Hybrid working model (dependant on role and location)
• A defined contribution pension scheme
• Enhanced discretionary company sick pay
• Premium Subscription to Calm App
Application Process:
If you are passionate about animal welfare and have the skills and experience to excel in this role, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a cover letter, outlining how you meet the Person Specification detailed in the job description. Please note that we reserve the right to commence interviews on a rolling programme.
1st Stage Interviews (TEAMS): Friday 22nd August 2025
2nd Stage Interviews (In-Person at HQ): Thursday 28th August 2025
No Agencies please.
Compassion in World Farming International is absolutely committed to providing equal opportunities for everyone regardless of their background. We value diversity and experience, and acknowledge the underrepresentation of people from certain backgrounds, both within our organisation and across the sector. We welcome applications from underrepresented groups, whether these be of ethnicity, gender, identity, religion, physical ability, sexual orientation or other.
To comply with legal requirements, as part of our selection procedure we ask all potential employees to prove their eligibility to work in the UK.
You may also have experience in the following roles: Legacy Administrator, Fundraising Administrator, Donor Relations Officer, Philanthropy Officer, Development Officer, Fundraising Officer, Gift Processing Officer, Donor Services Officer, Legacy Marketing Officer, Charitable Giving Officer, etc.
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About Charity Right
We are a focused and passionate international food charity on a mission to free people from the devastating effects of hunger. Since our founding, we have provided over 40 million meals across 7 countries, serving those who need it most with dignity and care.
Our Mission
We believe that no child should go to school hungry. Our single-cause focus allows us to be exceptionally effective at what we do best: providing nutritious school meals that keep children in classrooms and give them the opportunity to break free from poverty through education.
About the Role
We are seeking a strategic and experienced Head of Fundraising & Events to lead the development and growth of a high-performing department focused on generating income through national and international challenge events and corporate partnerships.
This is a senior leadership role with full responsibility for designing the fundraising and events strategy, building the structure and team to deliver it, and ensuring scalable, sustainable growth. You will shape the long-term direction of the department, ensure the right people and processes are in place, and play a key role in supporting the organisation’s broader income generation goals — including supporting the CEO with major donor stewardship.
While the department’s primary focus is income growth through challenge events and corporate partnerships, the role also includes oversight of a small number of legacy community events and relationships ensuring continuity and reputational stewardship.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership & Department Building
- Develop and lead the overall strategy for the Fundraising & Events department in line with the organisation’s income growth objectives.
- Design and build a departmental structure capable of delivering scalable fundraising through events and partnerships.
- Recruit, lead, and manage a high-performing team, ensuring clarity of roles, effective delegation, and strong performance management.
- Establish systems, workflows, and processes that support growth, quality, and consistency across all fundraising activity.
- Set and monitor departmental KPIs, targets, and budgets, reporting regularly to the CEO and Senior Leadership Team.
Challenge Events Programme
- Oversee the strategic growth and diversification of the organisation’s challenge events portfolio, building on successful formats and expanding into new areas.
- Provide leadership and oversight of event planning, delivery, and evaluation — ensuring the team has the tools and capabilities to execute effectively.
- Identify and guide strategic partnerships with external groups and communities that can support participant growth and event reach.
Corporate Fundraising
- Design and implement a new corporate fundraising strategy
- Lead the identification and prioritisation of strategic corporate opportunities.
- Guide the creation of partnership models, engagement materials, and stewardship plans, supporting the team in execution.
- Develop the necessary infrastructure (e.g. pipeline management, prospecting systems) for long-term corporate fundraising success.
Major Donor Support
- Act as a senior partner to the CEO in managing and stewarding major donors.
- Ensure the department provides the research, briefing, and coordination required to support a best-in-class major donor experience.
Legacy Community Fundraising
- Provide oversight and continuity for a limited number of legacy community events, ensuring they are delivered with appropriate resource and quality.
- Work with the Fundraising & Events Manager to assess the future viability of these events and how they may integrate with or exit from the broader fundraising strategy.
- Maintain key relationships with mosque and school partners to preserve goodwill and support transitional planning.
Team Leadership
- Line manage the Fundraising & Events Manager, providing coaching, strategic direction, and performance support.
- Ensure the team structure remains fit for purpose as event formats, income goals, and capacity evolve.
- Delegate operational oversight of individual events and activities while maintaining accountability for departmental outcomes.
Cross-Organisational Leadership
- Represent fundraising and events at the senior leadership level, contributing to organisational strategy and decision-making.
- Foster a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement across teams.
- Uphold high standards of integrity, professionalism, and alignment with the charity’s values and mission.
Essential Skills and Experience
- Significant experience in a senior fundraising or income generation role, including designing and delivering strategy at a departmental level.
- Strong track record of building and leading high-performing teams.
- Experience growing and managing challenge events or mass participation programmes, either directly or through team leadership.
- Proven ability to develop income streams, including events and corporate fundraising, from inception to sustainability.
- Commercially minded, with strong strategic planning and budget management skills.
- Excellent relationship-building skills and comfort engaging at senior/executive levels.
- High levels of initiative, resilience, and the ability to lead in a remote-first environment.
Desirable
- Experience supporting major donor programmes or working in close partnership with a CEO or Director-level fundraiser.
- Familiarity with charity CRMs and performance reporting tools.
- Experience working within a faith-informed or values-driven organisation.
Working Culture:
We are a remote-first organisation. This role offers flexibility in working hours and location, with occasional UK travel required for key events and team meetings. You’ll be part of a purpose-driven leadership team committed to creativity, integrity, and delivering real-world impact.
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Location: Remote Working
Reports to: CEO
Salary: £48,000 – £54,000, dependent on experience
We are on a mission to end child hunger - one school meal at a time. Hunger doesn’t just mean an empty stomach. It keeps children out of school.

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About Us
As a global movement of over ten million people, Amnesty International is the world’s largest grassroots human rights organisation and we have been defending human rights for over 60 years. Amnesty International UK (AIUK) is an important part of this powerful global movement, working with over 200,000 members, activists, and supporters in the UK to uphold human rights domestically and across the world.
We investigate and expose abuses, campaign with and mobilise the media and the public, fight through legal action, and work directly with policymakers at the most senior levels to protect and enhance respect for human rights across the world.
The Role
At a crucial time for our organisation, we are looking for our new Director of Mass-Market Fundraising.
As our Director of Mass-Market Fundraising for AIUK you will be a successful senior mass-market fundraising leader, who will lead our mass-market fundraising directorate to significantly improve mass-market fundraising performance and delivery here in the UK, and so strengthen AIUK’s ability to defend human rights in an even more challenging world.
We are looking for an experienced and strategic leader to lead our mass-market fundraising directorate – encompassing individual giving, community, social giving and retail, and be a part of the organisation’s overall most senior management team (the SMT).
You will be a forward thinking and commercially astute leader who can inspire and motivate a multi-disciplinary team but is not afraid to get directly involved in delivery or to challenge people, to help us improve our mass-market fundraising performance.
We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive organisation and wider movement and our leadership needs to reflect this. We welcome applications from everyone and particularly encourage applications from people from an ethnic minority background, older people, trans and non-binary people, and people with a disability to help us achieve the strength that diversity delivers, especially at senior grades.
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The Talent Set are delighted to be working with a fantastic education charity to find their Fundraising Manager. The charity offers a flexible working environment, with home-based working, and occasional travel to their office in London.
The charity is embarking on its ambitious next five-year strategy. They are looking to strengthen the team with a talented and ambitious Fundraising Manager. Your role will support the Head of Fundraising, CEO and wider team to develop new sources of high value support, working flexibly across trusts and foundations, corporate and philanthropic fundraising.
The successful candidate will demonstrate a knack for identifying funding opportunities and discovering new prospects. You’ll contribute your ideas and initiative to develop and deliver compelling engagement opportunities for current and potential supporters, and lead on reporting impact to funders. Ultimately the post-holder is expected to grow in this role, to manage their own portfolio of high value donors.
Key Responsibilities:
- Research and develop a qualified pipeline of trust/foundation and corporate prospects to ensure achievement of voluntary income targets in 2027/28 and beyond.
- Draft winning funding bids and support the Head of Fundraising and/or CEO to develop compelling proposals and/or pitches.
- Support and manage the CEO to lead relationships with funders and prospects.
- Lead on managing the funder reporting cycle and ensuring we deliver on our funding agreements, producing timely and inspiring impact reports.
- Drive awareness and understanding of fundraising internally by making connections with colleagues across the organisation and working collaboratively to support achieving fundraising goals.
- Maintain the quality of data in the fundraising team CRM (Salesforce), managing contacts and pipelines through the database and producing accessible reports on fundraising performance and forecasts.
Person Specification:
- Previous high value fundraising experience (trusts and foundations, corporates or philanthropy), with a track record of successfully securing significant donations and achieving income targets.
- Demonstrated ability to maintain a varied workload, deliver to deadlines, and successfully manage multiple work streams and projects.
- Strong interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence, with the confidence and evidenced ability to be able to nurture and maintain successful relationships with high value external stakeholders and senior colleagues.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, with an ability to translate complex projects and/or ideas into accessible and persuasive narratives that inspire and motivate.
- The instincts and initiative to spot and seize fundraising opportunities; with the resilience, flexibility and tenacity to guide long term fundraising activities through to successful outcomes.
- Passionate about reducing educational inequalities and transforming learning and life chances for young people from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.
To be considered for this position please apply with your CV as soon as possible, regrettably please note we may not be able to reply to each and every application.
We are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practises that ensure equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will happily make reasonable adjustments to always ensure a fair process
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Are you passionate about fundraising, donor stewardship, and supporting our vibrant community through bespoke events? If you're an organised and enthusiastic individual, we have an incredible opportunity for you to join Fine Cell Work as the Fundraising & Events Officer.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a high-energy, creative person to join the team. As the Fundraising & Events Officer, you will play a crucial role in driving our fundraising efforts and supporting our community of fundraisers, donors, and partners. Your work will directly contribute to the sustainability of our mission and help us continue our mission of rehabilitation through the transformative power of needlework.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work for an innovative growing charity working in the area of criminal justice, and to be a part of a unique social enterprise. The role brings organisational skills and creativity together.
Our Purpose:
Fine Cell Work is a UK- based rehabilitation charity and social enterprise which makes beautiful handmade products in British prisons. For over 25 years we’ve been transforming the lives of people in prison and prison leavers, one stitch at a time. Our unique process boosts our stitcher’s self-worth, instils accountability, and fosters hope.
Collaborating with world-renowned designers to create one-of-a-kind, limited-edition products, we support people in prison and prison leavers to finish their sentences with work skills, money earned and saved, and the self-belief to rebuild meaningful, independent, crime-free lives. By providing purposeful activity to prepare prisoners to successfully reintegrate into the community, we are working to improve prisoner’s skills and well-being. This is key to reducing recidivism.
The Role:
The Fundraising & Events Officer will provide administrative assistance with grants and donor fundraising and the logistics for events. Working alongside the Development Manager and the Founding Director you will support identifying and managing donor opportunities, and the research and support of applications to Trusts and Foundations. It is a diverse and varied role and is a fantastic opportunity for anyone looking to build a solid foundation in fundraising and events.
This is a results-driven role with the postholder driving planned income growth by establishing, enabling, and inspiring events, building relationships and maximising fundraising efforts. As this is a people facing role, you will be working with supporters over the phone, online, in writing and face to face, with the aim of helping donors receive the ultimate supporter journey.
You will require excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to network, build relationships and influence both internally and externally, with the confidence to speak publicly about the work of the charity. To be successful in this role, you should possess exceptional organisational skills, excellent communication abilities – including good writing skills, and a passion for making a difference. In addition, experience with fundraising, donor stewardship, event planning and organisation and CRM systems will be highly valued.
Your work will be essential in generating the income needed to support our initiatives, grow our donor base, and provide vital services to support our mission of rehabilitation.
This is a unique opportunity to combine your passion for fundraising, donor stewardship, and supporting our community. Together, we will make a significant impact and drive positive change. Fine Cell Work’s office in Battersea is run by a team of 15 staff (FTE) supported by 191 volunteers, 116 of whom teach in prisons (volunteer figures for 2024).
Fundraising and earned income are fundamental requirements for FCW, and all staff are involved in fundraising and earned revenue activities.
Principal Accountabilities for the Core Job:
- Ensure all the necessary administration to support fundraising including recording all donations and potential contact information on Salesforce, thanking and reporting to all event attendees and donors.
- Assistance in the planning, setting up and logistics of all events including attending events as required (includes occasional out of office and out of hours commitments).
- Establish and maintain donor contacts on the database, and, with the Development Manager, coordinate donor communication and planning.
- Prepare donation quarterly reports and report post event on financial and potential contact outcomes and lessons learnt.
- Build and support our individual giving Champions programme through events and regular communications.
- Work with the Founding Director in research to support grant applications and assistance in making applications to small grant–making organisations.
- Prepare information for reports to Trusts and Foundations and major donors, creating a fundraising dashboard to include uploading and managing reporting and grant deadline dates on Salesforce including the establishment of a reporting procedure for existing grants makers.
- Working with the Development Manager, ensure there is sufficient and appropriate fundraising events to meet the annual donations targets through events.
- With the Executive Director and the Development Manager, support the logistics for event committees including assisting in identifying potential Chairs and committee members and working with the event hosts.
- Support the Development Manager to expand FCW’s fundraised revenue through developing event sponsorship opportunities and other forms of event revenue (ticket sales, raffles etc).
- Supported by the Finance Director, set up and manage the annual budget for expenditure and income from events.
- Any other duties as required from time to time to support the work of the charity.
The following knowledge and skills have been identified for the role of Fundraising & Events Officer:
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Excellent spoken and written English, including good grammar
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Proven experience with Microsoft Office, especially Excel
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Experience maintaining a data base, preferably Salesforce
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Excellent attention to detail and record keeping
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Ability to work independently and as part of a team
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Excellent interpersonal, customer service and communication skills
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Demonstrable organisation, research and planning skills
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Good level of fitness to assist with setting up events
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Social media and blogging experience
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Experience of working with volunteers
Personal Attributes
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Self-starter – enjoys working in a small team and as part of a team.
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Creative and innovative thinking.
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Proactive, and able to take the initiative.
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Strong analytical skills and an interest in using insights and evidence to support decision-making & create strong cases of support.
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Excellent time and task management skills with the ability to work under pressure and prioritise in a busy environment.
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Strong and confident communication skills, both written and verbal.
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Flexibility in approach to working hours as may involve occasional out of hours work.
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A commitment to own learning and development and willingness to undertake Continuing Professional Development.
Location: Battersea, London
This is a full-time (37.5 hours a week), permanent role, and is primarily office-based.
Salary:£27,000 to £30,000, based on experience.
Fine Cell Work offer the following benefits to all our team members:
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A supportive learning culture and opportunities to develop in your role
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25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata) increasing after 2 years of service
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Employer pension contribution after 3 month probationary period
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Season ticket loan
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Cycle to work scheme
Fine Cell Work is committed to the principle of equality. No job applicant, employee, volunteer or worker is discriminated against either directly or indirectly on the grounds of race, colour, ethnic or national origin, religious belief, sex, marital or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy status, age or disability and we will maintain a neutral working environment in which no employee or worker feels under threat or intimidated.
To apply for this role please include a cover letter outlining how you meet the person specification, and a CV, by 9am on Monday 11th August. Please note your application will not be considered if a cover letter is not included. We will be interviewing as and when suitable applicants apply, so early applications are encouraged.
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