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Drive sustainable high value income and strategic partnerships that prevent suicide
Are you a dynamic, strategic leader ready to transform long term high value income at one of the UK and Ireland’s most trusted charities? Samaritans is looking for an Assistant Director of Business Development to lead ambitious long-term growth, forge high-value partnerships, and develop sustainable fundraising streams so that together we can prevent suicide.
What you’ll do:
- Lead and inspire a high-performing team across corporate partnerships, trusts, philanthropy, statutory funding, and training programmes
- Set and deliver ambitious income generation strategies and targets that will continue to enable Samaritans to be there for all those who need support
- Build meaningful, lasting relationships with key supporters
- Create innovative fundraising products and partnerships that drive impact, engagement and change
- As a member of the Senior Leadership Group, support the deliver of the organisational strategy and maximise opportunities for growth and development
What we’re looking for:
A strategic, commercially minded leader with a track record of delivering high-value income and growth. A passionate story teller, you’ll also be curious and relish problem solving. You thrive on innovation, relationship-building, and inspiring teams. You can turn vision into results while remaining resilient and emotionally intelligent.
If this sounds like you, and you’re looking for your next challenge, we’d love to hear from you.
Full outline of the role available in the Job description file.
The contract terms:
• Permanent contract
• £75,000 - £80,000 per annum with Benefits
• Our full time hours are 35 hours per week, but we are passionate about flexible working - talk to us about your preferences. Due to the nature of our work, occasional weekend working may be required with time off in lieu given.
• Hybrid working: Meeting in person and working collaboratively are things we value. This role is linked to our Ewell (Surrey) office with a blend of home working and option to work out of our London office as required.
About Samaritans:
You’ll join a values-led organisation with a powerful mission and a collaborative culture. We offer flexible hybrid working, excellent benefits, and the chance to make a tangible difference in suicide prevention across the UK and Ireland.
For further information about Samaritans, including our charity structure, values, employee benefits, and application process, please read our recruitment brochure. You can also visit our careers website to access this.
We recognise the enormous benefits and the social justice imperatives of ensuring diversity at every level of our organisation. Samaritans is wholly committed to inclusion and diversity and to building a culture and environment where everyone is appreciated for the unique person they are. To ensure Samaritans is representative of those we support and who support us, we particularly welcome applications from disabled, racialised minority and LGBTQ+ candidates, as these people are under-represented at Samaritans.
To Apply and help Samaritans make sure fewer people die by suicide, please complete the application questions and submit your CV with a brief supporting statement. We kindly ask that you don’t rely on AI tools for your application answers, or to generate interview answers. We want to see your own unique ideas and writing skills. We want your application to stand out from the rest and showcase your own strengths.
Applications will close 9am Tuesday 25th November.
Interviews
All applicants will receive notification of the outcome of their application.
The selection process will be in two stages with virtual interviews taking place on the 1st and 2nd December. Those taken through to the second stage, will be invited to attend an interview in person at our offices in Ewell (Surrey) on Monday 8th December 2025.
Unfortunately, we may not be able to be as flexible as usual in offering an alternative date so please do hold these dates in your diary, if applying.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for a Digital Fundraising Manager for a 13 month Maternity Cover to start in January, you will lead on the development and longer-term growth of the digital fundraising activities to increase funds, engagement, and awareness. This is a part time role, 24.5 hours per week.
This is a UK Home-based role with occasional travel when required, offering 47,107 per annum, pro-rata. Actual salary is 32,975 per annum + 218 Home Working Allowance.
The charity
You would be joining an inclusive and welcoming team at a long standing medical research charity offering competitive employment benefits that include...
The Role
Effectively project manage the calendar of digital fundraising events, from concept through to completion and evaluation.
Develop and contribute to the teams product innovation pipeline, leading on new activities that come from this.
Build and deliver ad campaigns across Facebook, Instagram, X and TikTok and other platforms, ensuring build and creative settings achieves the best results.
Be responsible for a team of 3.
The Candidate
Relevant experience in a similar role with responsibility for planning and managing digital fundraising activities.
Experience of project managing a calendar of digital fundraising events.
Able to develop and contribute to product innovation pipelines and leading on new activities that arise from this.
Experience of line managing staff.
Experience of producing and delivering advertising campaigns across Facebook, Instagram, X and TikTok and other platforms.
IMPORTANT NOTE
Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful a, but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.
We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.
Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.
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About Animal Defenders International
London–Los Angeles–Bogota–South Africa. Animal Defenders International (ADI) is a UK non-profit; with reg. charity Animal Defenders International Foundation & Lord Dowding Fund for Humane Research; Animal Defenders International Inc.US (nonprofit), and Animal Defenders International South Africa, PBO (charity). ADI works for replacement of animals in research and testing; legal protection to end use of animals in entertainment; wildlife trade; farming; protection of our shared environment. When governments ban the use of all, or wild animals in entertainment, or wildlife pets, ADI provides support to remove and relocate the animals, emptying all circus cages in Bolivia, Peru, Colombia, Guatemala. The ADI Wildlife Sanctuary, South Africa, is home to over 30 rescued big cats from circuses, illegal pet trade, zoos.
Job Title: Director of Fundraising
Organisation: Animal Defenders International (ADI)
Location: London, Vauxhall SE11 (hybrid, remote and office)
Terms: Salary: £60-70,000/year, (commensurate with experience/qualifications). Permanent, full time. Benefits: Annual leave 20 days/year/national holidays/5 days office closure Christmas–New Year/Stakeholder pension.
Reports to: Senior directors (ADI President and Vice President)
About the Role and Objectives:
Developing and growing relations with supporters, donors, public, foundations, and corporate friends. Passionate and well organized, you will change the world for animals by ensuring every department’s work is fully funded – as well as the ADI Wildlife Sanctuary, South Africa, home to our rescued lions and tigers. Duties:
- Production of annual fundraising and marketing plan: growing supporter base, increasing engagement and retention; sustained giving; digital and postal direct response; increasing donor engagement and retention; planned giving; special events/calendar dates; major gifts; foundation grants; corporate support; legacies, trusts, estates; new income research. Targets for annual, quarterly, income.
- Manages fundraising calendar, mailings, events, targets, tracking.
- Grant Applications, foundations, corporate: Identify, plan, approach, draft grant applications/letters of inquiry and collateral for foundations, trusts, corporate partnerships and gifts, major donor gifts, and other potential sources of income (collaboration with senior directors).
- Regular liaison with high donors, foundations, estates, corporate donors, sponsors.
- Reporting: income tracking, recommendations for new approaches, supervise production of data for quarterly reports. Weekly liaison with senior directors.
Publications, Social, Websites, Online & Print
- Drafting copy, editing, production; collaborates with public relations/senior directors
- Oversees production of print and online publications – liaison with external graphic designers (collaboration with public relations director)
- Websites – contribute content. New website project with public relations director
- Advertising, marketing, ADI YouTube channel – develop fundraising, marketing opportunities.
- Social media posts – contribute copy, graphics
- E-News alerts to supporters (collaboration with public relations director)
- Contributes development section to Annual Report
- Contributes development article for Rescuer (quarterly)
- Other contributions to publications as needed
Management, oversight, reporting:
- Management of UK Supporter Engagement Team.
- Oversight of Raiser’s Edge NXT, Engaging Networks, interface with financial database and records; liaison with Chief Financial Officer.
- Monitor, manage, daily: data entry, gifts, acknowledgements, income tracking, donor communications; distribution of newsletters; calls to action; appeals. Reporting.
- Monitor, manage: reconciliations, data manipulation, data-integrity projects, audits, segmentation, quarterly and other reports.
- Oversee planning, mailings, responses, data management.
- Monthly and quarterly reports: income, mailings, gifts, trusts, estates, corporate, other.
Who should apply:
You have the necessary skills and experience, with at least 4 years’ experience in fundraising planning and management for charities, including:
- Educated to degree level in a related field (or equivalent experience) (required).
- A successful track record in direct response campaign fundraising and marketing.
- Excellent written English, you can demonstrate impactful and persuasive content for high donors, foundations, corporate support, supporters, social media, marketing and legacy promotion (required).
- You can plan and deliver programs for regular and planned giving, major gifts, estates, support from foundations, corporate support (required).
- Strong technical skills, data management, manipulation; MS Office suite, Excel/Google, other; competent with digital research (NB: ChatGPT not permitted for writing ADI product) (required).
- Strong Raiser’s Edge NXT and Engaging Networks skills (or similar); segmentation, creating lists and reports, data hygiene, audits (required).
- Some knowledge of social media tools, e.g. Canva, Photoshop, or other.
- Management of external vendors for direct response campaigns, production of merchandise catalogue and other sales, marketing, collateral.
- Ensures compliance with ADI’s language, policies, communications style guidelines, editing and publications authorization process (required).
- Skilled at organization and multitasking, you can successfully handle competing priorities and deadlines (required).
- Supporter Engagement culture: strong verbal and written communication skills, you can create a friendly, welcoming approach, for supporters with their donations and advocacy.
- Oversight and Management of staff and supporter relations (required):
o Create friendly, positive, service-oriented approach to help supporters donate and advocate for animals.
o Diligent processing/handling of donations, acknowledgements, correspondence, phone calls.
o Integrity and confidentiality in the handling of sensitive and confidential information
o Integrity of financial records with finance database; liaison with Chief Financial Officer.
- You are reliable, able to work both independently and collaboratively.
About Us:
ADI is Great Nonprofits Top-rated; Charity Navigator 4-star. Operating from London, Los Angeles, Bogota and South Africa. Exposes animal suffering and works for legal protection; replacement of animals used in research; ending the suffering of animals in entertainment; movies, advertising, circuses, sport. Wildlife trade, environment. Once animal circuses are banned ADI helps governments with implementation and relocation of the survivors to ADI Wildlife Sanctuary, South Africa: ADI has featured in CBS 60 Minutes, Animal Planet Discovery features and made award-winning documentary, Lion Ark (broadcast in over 40 countries).
ADI internal policy:
ADI is dedicated to ending the suffering of animals and works for their legal protection. We expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment, and a plant-based lifestyle is preferred. ADI is also committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all, regardless of background, age, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, physical ability or other.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Fundraising Development Executive / Swyddog Datblygu Codi Arian
Salary: £28,000
Working Hours: 35 hours per week with flexible working
Place of work: Home / Cardiff City Centre Head Office (1 day a week minimum Head Office working).
We provide you with the IT equipment you’ll need and for home working you’ll need to have a suitable working area
How to apply: Please email a CV & Cover Letter by the 27 November stating how your experience matches the person specification along with your motivation behind your application. Full details can be found on our Work with Us page on our website.
The Fundraising Development Executive job
An exciting fundraising admin job where your work has a direct impact to help people with cancer. You’ll be joining an experienced and passionate team of changemakers who generate income to support over 190,000 people in Wales living with cancer and beyond.
In this Fundraising Development Executive job you can expect to be doing things like:
Stewarding our individual giving supporters giving them first class service over the phone and electronically or running a supporter process yourself
Being a key player in the day to day running from start to finish of our Individual Giving fundraising projects such as Free Wills campaigns, Lottery, Payroll Giving, Individual Giving and annual raffles campaigns helping develop their growth
Keeping our database and admin systems running smoothly keeping data right and correct, your project plans completed and worked to in a timely way and regular reports ran, written and produced
Understanding and interpreting data to help guide individual giving work and help source corporate clients
To do well in this Fundraising Development Executive role you’ll be able to:
Creatively come up with ideas in the team and communicate them appropriately and seek input from others
Show you’re a solution finder, proactive and adaptable in your supportive style and collaborative way of working with people
Be technically capable using a computer and the internet and confident using the phone, computers and internet to communicate
Communicate confidently to a mixture of groups and individuals and have great interpersonal skills when it comes to working with others
Keep on top of things when it comes to organisation, deadlines, accuracy and delivering quality work
This is an important job where the work you do helps people affected by cancer when they need it most. So, if you could join us and make a difference at Tenovus Cancer Care we can’t wait to hear from you!
Your Staff Benefits
In return you’ll be part of a people orientated culture, make impact through a worthwhile cause and have Staff Benefits such as:
Holidays that increase with length of service
Your birthday off work once you’ve been here for 12 months.
Opportunity to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave per year
Occupational sick pay after completion of probationary period
Contributory pension scheme
A tailored induction and support programme to help you succeed and excel
An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) offering access to 24/7 confidential advice and support
The opportunity to participate in staff / volunteer activities to support the wider organisation
The opportunity to learn from, grow with, support and develop people who volunteer with US
About us
Around 20,000 people are diagnosed with cancer in Wales every year. We’re proud to support over 10% of those and we want to be there many more.
We give help, hope, and a voice to everyone affected by cancer. We understand how cancer can impact every aspect of life and how it affects families and friends too. Our wide range of services offer information, advice, and specialist support to people living with cancer, and their loved ones.
We’re committed to listening to the real experiences of people affected by cancer in Wales to drive the changes that make a difference.
More about US
At Tenovus Cancer Care we’re committed to making our workplace diverse and inclusive where everyone feels they belong and can be their authentic selves at work. We’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer who does not discriminate based on the Equality Act 2010’s Protected Characteristics. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment and we will adjust our recruitment processes where we can to support people who wish to join us.
When our people talk about working here they’re proud to reflect our values. They’ll use words such as friendly, fun and welcoming to describe their experience and love our work culture around job flexibility. As well as it being a nice place to work for a good cause the staff benefits are good. On top of the above we’ve got a stylish Head Office in the heart of Cardiff and things to support you in and out of work like an interactive induction programme, an accessible Learning Platform, development opportunities and experienced managers. We also have a Staff Social Committee who organise regular get togethers!
Your Personal Data
We’re committed to being transparent about how we collect and use that data and to meeting our data protection obligations and you can find full details about this in our Job Application Privacy Notice here on our Work for us page on the Tenovus Cancer website.
Should you have any queries regarding the use of your personal data, please contact us
We are here for everyone affected by cancer We offer information, advice and specialist support to everyone who needs it.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Role:Senior Consultant / Corporate Partnerships Manager – Royal Trinity Hospice
Reporting to:Head of Fundraising
Hours of Work:37.5 hours per week
Salary:£40,000
Location:Royal Trinity Hospice – Clapham, London (hybrid) 3 days onsite
Application:CV and a cover letter
ABOUT COMPTON
Compton is the UK’s leading fundraising consultancy - with seven decades of experience managing successful annual, capital, and legacy campaigns for charities and not-for-profit organisations. Our clients recognise Compton as ‘the trusted name in fundraising’, thanks to the transformational contributions we make. We are proud of our history and track record, and the ‘Compton Way’ continues to deliver extraordinary fundraising results, even in today’s challenging operational and economic conditions.
ABOUT OUR CLIENT – ROYAL TRINITY HOSPICE, CLAPHAM
Royal Trinity Hospice (Trinity) is the UK’s oldest hospice and serves a community of 950,000 in central and southwest London. Trinity delivers specialist end-of-life and palliative care at the Hospice and in the community as well as support and counselling services for family and friends. The Compton team deliver transformative funding results allowing the hospice to deliver outstanding care to patients and their families. Trinity is a key client for Compton, and we have a long record of success in generating income and sustainable growth across all income streams for the Hospice.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Currently corporate income at Trinity averages £150-200k per annum and incorporates a small local business supporters programme, corporate sponsorship of hospice events or services and several larger corporate partnerships. The Corporate Partnerships Manager is a newly created role and they will work to increase income from corporate and business partners over the next 3 years. They will develop a strategy for growing this important area of fundraising and execute it.
The successful candidate will build on what has been achieved to date to enhance our corporate offering, which will include engaging more businesses through the Local Business Heroes programme, working in partnership with other departments of the hospice to facilitate corporate volunteering and visits. They will work collaboratively with the Events Coordinator and Head of Philanthropy and Events to secure sponsorship for key events such as the RTH Gala Dinner, Dinner and Quiz, Opera at the Hospice, Light up A Life and others underpinning their financial success. In addition, we will look to the new Manager to enhance and develop our current offering. The Corporate Partnerships Manager will be supported by a small team of Fundraising Executives as required and report to the Head of Fundraising.
The successful candidate will:
·Lead on developing and implementing an ambitious corporate fundraising strategy for our client to increase income to £300k+ over the next three years.
·Manage and grow our existing corporate partnerships, retaining relationships where possible and increasing income.
·Improve both our promotion of corporate giving and the processes to steward corporate relationships.
·Manage and grow our SME programme Local Business Heroes with the support of the Fundraising Executives.
·Develop and deliver creative partnership plans, including stewardship, communication, and fundraising strategies.
·Identify and execute income generation, awareness, and volunteering opportunities with partners.
·Create and implement annual fundraising plans, coordinating with internal teams to support partner activities.
·Provide exceptional stewardship, fostering long-term relationships and new opportunities.
·Achieve and exceed financial targets, ensuring accurate income and expenditure tracking.
·Attend and support partner events, including occasional evenings and weekends as needed.
·Provide timely and accurate reporting and information for distribution to the client Executive team and Board.
·Develop and review regularly income and expenditure budgets and income forecasting.
·Collaborate with other fundraising colleagues (major gifts, events, trusts & foundations) to identify opportunities for corporate activity within the broader fundraising campaigns.
·Maintain excellent internal relationships with the Communications team, as well as the Hospice clinical teams and other stakeholders (volunteering, retail, etc).
·Collaborate with the Communications team to build and implement promotional strategies and thank corporate supporters.
·Support the wider Fundraising team providing support and participating in other duties where required.
Experience, knowledge, skills, and characteristics
Required:
·At least two years of corporate fundraising or corporate relationship management experience.
·A strong track record in managing corporate fundraising promotion and relationship management to achieve sustainable growth.
·An interest and understanding of the importance of corporate support for a local hospice or other charitable organisation.
·A passion for fundraising and aligning with a corporate’s CSR / ESG goals to create meaningful change.
·Excellent relationship management and donor stewardship skills, with the ability to engage with high-net-worth individuals and other key stakeholders.
·Experience of running a variety of campaigns, events or products and monitoring budgets.
·Excellent communication skills, and the ability to interact successfully with a wide and varied group of supporters and colleagues.
·Well-organised, and confident in planning and executing activities.
·Demonstrably able to manage time and priorities workload effectively.
·A proactive and results-driven attitude with the ability to adapt to changing circumstances and take initiative.
·A responsive and flexible approach to stakeholder’s needs and enquiries.
·Experience of using a database to manage supporters or clients and monitor income.
Desired:
·Evidence of consistently reaching and surpassing targets.
·Experience in managing corporate partnerships; successfully stewarding them to success, acquiring new partnerships, and achieving targets.
·Experience of writing engaging fundraising copy.
·Experience of line management.
·An understanding of, or experience of, working in a healthcare or hospice or charity setting.
·An interest in and desire to become a fundraising consultant at Compton and a career in fundraising consultancy.
Company benefits
Annual leave 25 days plus bank holidays (rising with experience)
Standard Life pension scheme with Company contributions starting at 3%
Life assurance paying a multiple of annual salary
Discretionary performance bonus
Compton conferences, workshops and other learning and development opportunities
Regular team socials
Employee Assistance Programme, offering free 24/7 support + counselling and advice
Potential to work across other Compton charity clients.
Applications and Interviews
Applications will only be accepted via Charity Job.
Interviews will be held w/c 15 December 2025.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you ready to lead a meaningful programme that connects people’s memories and legacies with lasting impact?
We have an exciting opportunity for a Legacy Giving Manager to shape and deliver our legacy and in-memory strategy, inspiring supporters to see how gifts in Wills and donations made in remembrance can transform lives. This is a wonderful opportunity to lead a talented team, oversee high-quality campaigns, and ensure every supporter experience reflects our values.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and deliver the Legacy & In-Memory Giving programme, aligning it with the wider Individual Giving strategy
- Lead and motivate a dedicated team, supporting collaboration and professional growth
- Implement data-driven and audience-led legacy and in-memory marketing campaigns that grow pledger numbers and increase engagement
- Responsible for legacy case management and be the strategic lead for our legacy consultancy partner, ensuring compliance and efficiency
- Support the development and management of stewardship programmes for enquirers, pledgers and in-memory donors, providing sensitive and effective supporter care
- Embed a culture of legacy and in-memory giving increasing awareness and knowledge
- Support the delivery of events to inspire new supporters and strengthen relationships with existing ones
- Monitor performance, analyse results, and use insights to continually enhance the programme
About You:
- Experienced in developing and delivering legacy or individual giving strategies across multiple channels
- Proven experience of team leadership and line management
- Excellent communicator, able to build positive relationships with colleagues, agencies, and solicitors
- Experienced in donor stewardship, with an understanding of how to create meaningful supporter journeys
- Organised and proactive, able to manage multiple projects and deadlines with accuracy and care
- Ability to analyse data and apply insights to improve campaigns and outcomes
- Experienced in budget management, forecasting, and reporting
About Us:
Our vision is a world free from MND. Our mission is to improve care and support for people with MND, their families and carers. We fund and promote research that leads to new understanding and treatments and brings us closer to a cure for MND. The Association also campaigns and raises awareness so the needs of people with MND, and everyone who cares for them, are recognised, and addressed by wider society.
What We Offer:
- 28 days holiday, increasing to 33 days after 5 years, plus Bank Holidays
- Access to UK Healthcare, including dental, eyecare, health screenings, and therapies
- 24/7 GP access via phone and video
- Life assurance and confidential counselling helplines
- Salary sacrifice schemes (Cycle to Work, Buy/Sell Annual Leave)
- Access to Benefit Hub for discounts on everyday shopping
- Enhanced pension scheme
- Opportunities for training and personal development
- Hybrid working
The full job description and further information about working for the MND Association is available in the candidate pack.
Interviews will take place in January 2025.
We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusivity. We work to remove barriers for everyone affected by MND, employees, volunteers, and stakeholders.
As part of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee interviews for disabled applicants who meet the role's requirements.
Hybrid Working and Flexibility: Expectation to attend the office 1 day per week, with flexibility to attend more when required. Monthly travel to Northampton is also expected as part of this role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Can you help deliver iconic events and make a significant impact with the British Heart Foundation (BHF)? Are you able to bring events to life with creative stewardship and guarantee an unforgettable experience for our supporters?
About the role
We are seeking two passionate Senior Event Executive to drive the ongoing development of our event products. Your focus will be on continuous improvement, bringing compelling, supporter-focused products and propositions to life.
You will play a crucial role in managing major fundraising events with high participant volumes across our event portfolio.
These roles offer the chance to support the development and delivery of some of the largest and most enduring fundraising products in the charity sector. You will lead our sector-leading flagship events: one role will focus on the iconic London to Brighton Bike Ride, and the other on the London to Brighton Off Road and Bournemouth Pier to Pier Swim.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support end-to-end delivery of mass participation events and standout supporter experiences, meeting financial and engagement targets.
- Drive continuous improvement to ensure products are compelling and supporter led.Collaborate across teams to plan, deliver, and manage all event activities.
- Design and deliver innovative stewardship journeys that maximise supporter satisfaction and ROI.
- Track financials and KPIs, ensuring accurate CRM data integration.
- Partner with creative, digital, and customer service teams to boost engagement and event growth.
- Possibly line manage a Product Executive, fostering development and team success.
About you
As our ideal candidate, you bring relevant experience managing income generation products from start to finish, specifically within the context of product marketing, fundraising campaigns and/or fundraising events.
You are enthusiastic, proactive, and commercially aware, with a proven track record in delivering multi-channel customer journeys, managing, and executing projects, and presenting to both internal and external stakeholders.
With a solid understanding of marketing and/or fundraising (including insight, customer journeys and marketing communications), you are knowledgeable about content management systems and customer databases.
Your excellent communication, organisational, and analytical skills are complemented by your experience in budget management and your understanding of line management principles and practices.
Working arrangements
We currently have two opportunities available: one permanent contract and one fixed-term contract to cover a secondment until 5 May 2026.
This is a hybrid role, where your work will be split between your home and at least one day per week, on average, in our London Office. This may vary from time to time, so you will need to work in a flexible way to unlock your best work for our cause.
There will be a requirement for flexible out of hours working to support occasional evening and weekend activity. You will be compensated for this with time off in lieu.
About us
When people affected by heart and circulatory diseases are in need, they turn to us. With our research we give people hope. With our expert advice and training, we give people knowledge and support. And with our campaigning we help build a healthier world for everyone.
We value and respect every individual’s unique contribution, celebrate diversity, and make inclusion part of what we do every day.
Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Strategy, Igniting Change, along with our internal EDI group, Kaleidoscope, and a growing number of employee network groups (our Affinity Groups), help us create an environment where all our colleagues and volunteers can succeed.
Benefits
To find out more about the benefits available at the BHF please download our benefits document at the bottom of our advert page.
Interview process
We are planning to conduct a single stage of interviews during the week commencing w/c 8 Dec 2025 which will be held via Microsoft Teams.
Our vision is a world free from the fear of heart and circulatory diseases.
Job title: Legacy Executive
Reporting to: Head of legacy Giving
Salary: £28,000 per annum
Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week
Location: Royal Trinity Hospice, Clapham
About Compton
Compton is the UK’s leading fundraising consultancy - with seven decades of experience managing successful annual, capital and legacy campaigns for charities and not-for-profit organisations. Our clients recognise Compton as ‘the trusted name in fundraising’, thanks to the transformational contributions we make. We are proud of our history and track record, and the ‘Compton Way’ continues to deliver extraordinary fundraising results, even in today’s challenging operational and economic conditions.
Position vacancy
Trinity is the UK’s oldest hospice and serves a community of 750,000 in central and southwest London. Trinity delivers specialist end of life and palliative care at the hospice and in the community and support and counselling services for their family and friends. Their ability to deliver this outstanding care to patients and their families is reliant on the Compton fundraising team assigned at Trinity delivering ambitious funding results. Trinity is a key client, and we have a long record of success in generating income and sustainable growth across all income streams.
The Legacy Executive plays pivotal role in delivering exceptional fundraising services for our client Royal Trinity Hospice. You will be responsible for delivering excellent stewardship and supporter care – both of which are essential to achieving Trinity’s (and Compton’s) fundraising objectives.
You will inspire and support individuals in engaging with Legacy Giving, developing relationships that encourage a gift in their Will to Trinity. You will support in the development and management of legacy focused campaigns and products as well as exploring new opportunities for income growth.
The successful candidate will be expected to:
- Support the Head of Legacy Giving to identify, develop and maximise fundraising (and income) opportunities through fundraising products and events, and developing supporter relationships.
- Provide first class stewardship and donor care, ensuring donors and supporters feel supported and appropriately thanked.
- Manage general queries from internal departments and supporters
- Inspire new supporters while maintaining and developing existing relationships.
- Assist with the administration and management of Legacy products, such as Gifts in wills guide and free will schemes.
- Assist with developing marketing materials e.g. flyers, Mailchimps, newsletters etc. which adhere to brand guidelines.
- Assist with the planning and implementation of Legacy mailings and events.
- Ensure that effective administrative systems and procedures are maintained including accurate and up to date supporter records on the charity database - Raiser’s Edge.
- Initiate and maintain excellent internal relationships, such as with Fundraising colleagues, the
- Communications team, and the Hospice clinical teams.
- Collaborate as part of the wider Fundraising team providing support and participating in other duties where required such as attending events outside of normal working hours
- Work in a hybrid model of three days in the office and two days from home.
Experience, knowledge, skills and characteristics required (R) / desired (D):
- Understanding of the key components of hospice fundraising. (D)
- Proven ability to build strong relationships with individuals and organisations. (R)
- Experience in organising and promoting fundraising events. (D)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a commitment to outstanding supporter care. Ability to craft compelling fundraising copy. (R)
- Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks independently to meet deadlines and objectives. (R)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience using donor databases, ideally Raiser’s Edge. (R)
- Basic understanding of GDPR principles, especially around consent, data handling, and supporter communications. (R)
- Passion for delivering exceptional supporter experiences and continuously improving the legacy journey. (R)
Company benefits
- Annual leave 25 days plus bank holidays
- Non-contributory life assurance scheme
- Standard Life pension scheme with Company contributions starting at 3%
- Employee Assistance Programme
Applications will only be accepted via the Charity Job website.
We will be interviewing week commencing 15 December..
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Charity People is delighted to be partnering with The Salvation Army to lead the search for an interim Assistant Head of Digital Marketing and Fundraising who will join the team on a maternity cover contract during a crucial time of continued digital expansion.
A vibrant, mission-driven church and one of the UK's largest charities, The Salvation Army works across communities large and small with compassion, empathy, and hope. This is a senior post reporting to the Head of Digital with responsibility for a team of eight, including two direct reports. You'll work collaboratively across internal departments and teams alongside three further Assistant Heads, with a focus on generating and driving a significant step change in brand campaigns, digital marketing, email marketing, and digital fundraising.
Interim Assistant Head of Digital Marketing and Fundraising
Contract: One-year fixed term maternity cover contract, until end of 2026
Salary: £53,952
Location: Hybrid between home and London office with a minimum of two days per week (or 40% of month) in the office
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week with flexible working options fully supported, including condensed hours and job sharing
Closing date for applications: Monday 17th November
Interviews: First stage interviews will be held remotely during the week commencing 24th November with second round interviews held in person during week commencing 1st December
Core responsibilities within your role will be to:
- Develop and implement digital advertising, email marketing and lead generation strategies to raise awareness, generate leads and grow income through digital channels, with responsibility for supporter journeys and improving conversion
- deputise for the Head of Digital as needed
- Lead and manage the Digital Marketing & Fundraising team ensuring that objectives are successfully delivered; embedding a high performing team culture; and ensuring that employee wellbeing is at the top of your agenda
- Operate as a senior leader across the organisation, supporting the delivery of the digital strategy, driving change and identifying opportunities for cross-team growth
- Provide digital fundraising expertise and advice to fundraising teams that will support the growth of fundraising income by fully integrating digital operations into all relevant fundraising income streams
- Appoint and manage digital agencies and suppliers as appropriate, such as Dotdigital (email marketing), Fundraise Up (donations), and JAA (Digital advertising agency) and lead your team in assisting and supporting wider teams and departments via an internal agency model with digital expertise and best practice
- Be responsible for managing the digital marketing and fundraising budget including setting, monitoring, forecasting, and providing financial reporting as required
- Be responsible for the £1,000,000 income target for the team through the website, enewsletter, and organic and paid search income channels
- Working to maintain a culture of continual and disciplined learning and improvement; driving the use of digital analysis tools, data, results and the deployment of this in all aspects of digital development
If you are an innovative digital leader with significant experience of managing high profile digital marketing campaigns, as well as top level internal stakeholder relationship ability, this is an excellent opportunity to add your expertise to one of the most ambitious digital teams in the sector, and to have real impact within your role.
We would love to hear from you if you have the following skills and experience:
- Extensive expertise in all aspects of digital marketing and fundraising, including detailed knowledge of how best to maximise a broad range of channels, including digital advertising and email marketing
- Proven strong experience in successful strategic planning, management and implementation of digital strategies; including experience of analysing complex data sets, identifying trends and reporting on findings to support decision-making processes
- Significant experience of managing high profile digital marketing campaigns that achieve reach and brand objectives as well as income generation objectives
- Extensive experience in stakeholder management and excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to influence at a senior level, and to develop strong, successful, collaborative and influential working relationships at all levels of seniority within an organisation
- In-depth understanding of digital technologies, infrastructure, industry best practice, innovation and compliance requirements, with experience of identifying opportunities and implementing change successfully
- Significant experience of implementing new products or offers which have successfully driven high levels of new supporters
- Substantial financial management skills with previous experience of managing budgets, developing spending plans, and delivering financial reporting as required
- Excellent leadership and people management skills with proven experience of managing and building high-performing teams, as well as of successfully managing suppliers such as digital agencies, and internal service providers
- Exceptional project management skills with the ability to be highly organised and to work across simultaneous complex projects with a wide variety of stakeholders and prioritise their own workload effectively
- The ability and willingness to work within and be empathic with the Christian ethos and values of The Salvation Army Mission
If you're interested in hearing more about this opportunity, please send your CV to Alice at Charity People in the first instance.
Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.
Community Fundraising Delivery Manager - Fixed Term
Reference: SEP20252606
Location: Flexible in UK
Contract: 1-year Fixed Term
Hours: Full-Time, 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £33,027.00 - £35,259.00 Per Annum
Benefits: Holidays, Pension and Life Assurance
What's the role about?
As part of the RSPB’s 2030 strategy, we need to inspire many more, and more diverse people to take action for nature. Community Fundraising is a crucial channel to activate financial support from new audiences, and the Community Fundraising Delivery Manager will be responsible for the delivery of our new portfolio of fundraising products and to ensure the Community Fundraising team is embedded into new ways of working.
The role will be responsible for the smooth running of the team’s systems and delivery of products, and the ongoing monitoring of best practices and compliance across the community fundraising operation. This is an exciting time to join a team that is redefining its income stream.
Key activities will include:
- Responsibility for the management and operation of current Community Fundraising team and contribution to the delivery of products that are in the delivery pipeline.
- Define, allocate and manage work and responsibilities to line reports in a fast paced and changing environment.
- Monitor and review the work of line reports against KPIS to deliver operational work and ensure budget and best practices are met.
- Contribute to development of expertise provided to the business, monitoring external developments identifying risks and opportunities in order to facilitate continuous improvement in delivery of the RSPB’s strategy.
- Work with other RSPB teams to embed existing and new processes and systems (such as CRM) to enhance efficiency and future-proof the ways of working of the team.
- Contribute to effective stakeholder management that facilitates collaborative external and internal relationships with appropriate stakeholders.
- Develop own skills and capabilities within Community Fundraising to achieve high performance, celebrating successes and promoting the RSPB’s values and positive culture at all times.
- Provide technical expertise and analysis of the external context within Community Fundraising products to ensure standards as well as priorities are developed in line with business need and industry trends.
- Contribute to the definition of and ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, organisational policy & frameworks and best practice fundraising standards within Community Fundraising.
- Responsibility for the management and operation of established Community Fundraising products and contribution to the delivery of new work.
Essential skills, knowledge and experience:
Essential knowledge
- Detailed knowledge and experience of onboarding new systems (such as CRM), best practices and methodologies relevant to the role.
- Ability to demonstrate an understanding of the operational requirement relevant to the role.
Essential skills
- Effective written and communication skills.
- Strong people management skills and the ability to work collaboratively with peers and colleagues through change.
- Competent user of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook 10.
- Ability to influence others.
- Financial skills, sufficient to track a fundraising budget against target.
Essential experience
- Experience of and ability to understand, conceptualise and interpret the technical requirements of staff, volunteers and other stakeholders.
- Experience of working independently and resolving unforeseen issues and challenges.
- Experience of planning and progressing work activities within industry guidelines or organisational policy, occasionally applying initiative and independent judgement.
Desirable skills, knowledge and experience:
- Experience in Community Fundraising and/or the charity sector.
- Experience managing volunteers.
- Experience of remote management.
- Knowledge of the Fundraising Regulator’s guidelines.
The RSPB reserves the right to extend or make this role permanent without further advertising dependent on business needs at the end of the contract term.
Closing date: 23:59, Fri, 5th Dec 2025
We are looking to conduct interviews for this position from w/c December 15th.
Interested?
If you would like to apply and find out more about this position, please click the apply button to be directed to our website.
As part of this application process, you will be asked to provide a copy of your CV and complete an application form including evidence on how you meet the skills, knowledge, and experience listed above.
We are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse RSPB, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve our vision of creating a world richer in nature, we need more people, and more diverse people, on nature’s side. People of colour and disabled people are currently underrepresented across the environment, climate, sustainability, and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we are particularly interested in receiving your application. Contact us to discuss any additional support you may need to complete your application.
The RSPB is an equal opportunities employer. This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
The RSPB is a licenced sponsor. This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract.
No agencies please.
The RSPB brings people together – people like you – to protect the things that matter to us all.

Community and Events Fundraiser
Full-Time | £27,000 – £30,000 | Hybrid (Southampton HQ + Home) | Charity: Friends of PICU
Make fundraising meaningful – Join us and help save lives.
At Friends of PICU, we’re dedicated to supporting the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit at University Hospital Southampton, funding lifesaving equipment, providing family support, and enhancing care for critically ill and injured children. We’re looking for a Community and Events Fundraiser to lead and grow our community and events fundraising activities, inspire supporters, and make a lasting impact for families when they need it most.
The Role
As our Community and Events Fundraiser, you’ll be the driving force behind our community and event fundraising. You’ll build relationships with existing and new supporters, community groups, and corporate partners developing opportunities to raise income and awareness for Friends of PICU.
Working closely with our Operations Manager, you’ll deliver an annual calendar of exciting fundraising events, from local community challenges to large-scale campaigns, ensuring each activity connects people to our mission and delivers excellent supporter experiences.
This is a full-time role (37.5 hours per week) with hybrid working based partly at our charity office at University Hospital Southampton (2 – 3 days per week) and partly from home. Some evening and weekend work, plus travel across Hampshire and neighbouring counties will be required.
Key Responsibilities:
- Grow community fundraising by engaging with fundraisers, schools, faith groups, clubs, and small businesses.
- Build and nurture relationships, delivering exceptional supporter care and stewardship.
- Lead event fundraising – plan, deliver, and evaluate an annual calendar of fundraising events.
- Create inspiring fundraising materials and digital content.
- Promote events through social media and the website with engaging storytelling.
- Support corporate engagement and develop partnerships.
- Manage data, CRM records, and ensure accurate banking and reporting.
- Meet fundraising targets and contribute to budgets and reports.
- Represent Friends of PICU at community events and presentations.
- Support grant applications with evidence and stories from fundraising activities.
- Collaborate across the team, supporting operations, volunteers, and event logistics.
About You
You’re enthusiastic, confident, and driven by the difference your work makes. You’ll thrive in a busy, people-focused environment, balancing creativity with organisation. You’ll bring initiative, positivity, and a “can do” attitude to everything you do.
Essential Skills and Experience:
- At least one year’s experience in a fundraising role, meeting targets and increasing income.
- Excellent relationship-building and interpersonal skills.
- Confident in public speaking, networking, and representing a charity professionally.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Organised, able to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively.
- Experience using Microsoft Office and social media platforms.
- Understanding of fundraising principles, legislation, and GDPR.
- Ability to work flexibly, including evenings/weekends, and travel locally (car and full UK driving licence required).
- Self-motivated, proactive, and comfortable working both independently and as part of a small team.
- Committed to equality, inclusion, and the values of Friends of PICU.
Desirable:
- Experience in event management and volunteer coordination.
- Knowledge of charity sector practices and Gift Aid processes.
- Experience using CRM databases.
Competencies:
- Relating and Networking: Builds positive relationships with supporters and colleagues, using empathy and humour appropriately.
- Persuading and Influencing: Inspires others, negotiates effectively, and promotes ideas with confidence.
- Delivering Results: Focuses on quality, productivity, and supporter satisfaction, consistently achieving goals.
- Creating and Innovating: Develops new ideas and approaches, driving improvements and change.
- Entrepreneurial Thinking: Adapts to new challenges and opportunities with creativity and commercial awareness.
- Coping with Pressure: Maintains professionalism and positivity under pressure, learning from feedback.
What You’ll Get:
- Salary range: £27,000 – £30,000 per annum, depending on experience.
- Flexible hybrid working between home and our Southampton base.
- Autonomy to design and lead your own events calendar.
- Support from a small, friendly, and passionate team.
- Real impact: See how your work directly improves care for critically ill and injured children, and their families.
If you’re ready to take the next step in your fundraising career and want to make a genuine difference, we’d love to hear from you.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Corporate Partnership Manager
Alton, Hampshire
(flexible/remote but with regular visits to the charity’s head office)
37.5 hours per week
Permanent
C£40,000-45,000 depending on experience
Over the last five years we have increased the number of individuals and organisation supporting the charity from 800 to more than 3,500 a year. The charity is set to build on this success and aims to continue this growth, so that we can reach more patients and provide additional support at a time when it is more critical than ever for kidney patients.
The Corporate Partnership Manager will play a key role in this growth. Our Corporate Partnership income has grown from zero in 2020 to c£2.3 million in 2025. It is a very exciting time to be joining the charity and our Fundraising team.
Primarily, you will be responsible for building engagement and driving new income via charity of the year partnerships, corporate partnerships, and employee fundraising. You will manage the Corporate Partnership Officer who is developing a growing portfolio of supporters across different sectors. You will also work closely with the Events Manager, Trust & Foundation Manager, Head of Fundraising and Director of Fundraising, Marketing & Communications as well as the wider Fundraising team to promote and support all opportunities to drive corporate income growth.
Alongside the Director of Fundraising, Marketing & Communications who takes a special interest in the charity’s Corporate Partnerships, you will be tasked with planning, implementing, and delivering the activities, programmes and processes required to grow corporate income from c£2.3m in 2025 to even greater levels over the coming years.
You will do this by stewarding the significant number of existing relationships and partnerships we already hold and maximising any opportunities that exist via our current partnerships and relationships. A key part of this role will require you to develop new opportunities and secure significant income (5-and-6 figure partnerships) through proactive engagement to and through our supporters, beneficiaries, networks, and contacts.
The right candidate will have a proven record of generating strategic partnerships that result in 5-and 6-figure corporate income, building strong and rewarding relationships, with stewardships skills that generate long term support for the charity. You will be a driven and enthusiastic fundraiser with experience of cultivating new relationships across a range of businesses and sectors.
The role will adapt and develop with the individual and offers huge potential for personal and career development.
What we offer
Working at Kidney Care UK is incredibly rewarding and you will see the life-changing impact that the charity has on kidney patients and their familie:
• Flexi-time – we are flexible about start and finish times, and flexible about your location.
• Annual and Christmas leave – we offer 25 days annual leave for full time employees plus bank holidays. We also close for three days between Christmas and New Year, and you don’t need to take this from your annual leave allowance.
• Pension – you’ll be eligible for and auto-enrolled into a pension scheme.
• Health cashback plan – ability to claim back a wide variety of routine medical treatments.
• Employee Assistance Programme – access to a wide variety of support including counselling, health resources and advice.
• Cycle2Work scheme
• Learning and development – you’ll be able to access the full benefits of our membership of Fundraising Everywhere and Charity Comms.
We are the UK's leading kidney patient support charity



We are recruiting for an Individual Giving Manager to drive and deliver our ambitious fundraising strategy in order to support the work of Life. The Individual Giving Manager will create, test, monitor and evaluate appeals and campaigns, lead on Legacy (and in-memoriam) giving, lottery and raffle and other income streams associated with individual giving.
About Life:
Life is a UK charity for vulnerable women and families facing unexpected pregnancy or pregnancy loss. Life’s aim is to provide housing, care and support to vulnerable pregnant women (typically aged 16-25) who are in crisis situations, such as those facing homelessness (or at risk of), escaping abuse or other traumatic circumstances. We offer supported housing, a helpline and counselling service, and other practical and emotional support. Our services are inclusive; non-judgemental; and client-centred.
Our Values:
All our work is underpinned by the following universal human values:
- Humanity – All people are special and equal.
- Solidarity – We’re with you and for you.
- Community – We’re better together.
- Charity – Doing good for one another.
- Common good – Building a better world.
About You
Reporting to the Head of Fundraising, the postholder will work closely with colleagues across the Income Generation and Marketing teams to deliver on a positive donor/ supporter experience with the aim of retention of current supporters for the long-term as well as acquisition of new donors, maximising the potential of all of our supporters. It forms a central part of the overall fundraising strategy, with the ultimate aim of growing our individual giving income to increase the impact of the charity and benefit those needing support in pregnancy, pregnancy loss or in the early years of having a baby.
Information about the role:
For further information, please see the attached job description on our website.
Salary: £36,000 – £40,000 per annum
Hours: 35 hours per week
Location: Home Based with occasional travel to Head Office (Leamington Spa)
Please note that this vacancy may close earlier than the advertised closing date if a suitable candidate is found.
Benefits:
At Life we are passionate about providing our employees with a supportive and engaging environment. As well as ongoing development and training, we offer our:
- Generous holiday allowance, starting at 25 days per year, plus 8 Bank Holidays (pro rata for part time hours)
- Birthday Leave (applicable after 1 years service)
- Extra annual leave for long term service
- Company Pension Scheme
- Signed member of the Menopause Workplace Pledge
Safeguarding and Equality:
Life is committed to protecting all staff, volunteers and service users from harm of any kind. Life expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct.
We are committed to ensuring diversity and equality within our organisation by encouraging applications from all backgrounds.
All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks. Life takes its obligation to protect the rights of children and vulnerable people very seriously; therefore, the successful candidate for this post will be also subject to extensive background checking, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS) which is paid for by the Charity.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 35 per week
Location: Hybrid or home working depending on location
Closing date: 19 November
Interview date: w/c 24 November
Are you looking for a role where your skills can directly benefit families raising disabled or seriously ill children and young people?
Family Fund has an ambitious five-year growth strategy, which aims to expand and diversify our income to support the hundreds of thousands of families across the UK raising disabled or seriously ill children, experiencing an unrelenting squeeze – financially, emotionally and practically.
The role
Family Fund is seeking a dynamic Statutory Funding Manager to lead efforts to grow our income from government and statutory funders. This includes proactively identifying new funding opportunities linked to government policies and programmes, collaborating with operational teams to develop strong funding proposals, and building positive relationships with potential funders to support the organisation’s growth objective.
If you join us, you’ll be:
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Working with Directors to deliver a clear strategic view on areas of opportunity
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Proactively horizon scanning across the policy landscape by reviewing government papers, policy reports, consultations, etc. to identify opportunities where Family Fund can offer strategic solutions
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Working collaboratively with operations and research colleagues to ensure high quality, targeted and compelling proposals
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Cultivating and managing a network of peers and decision makers in government departments to accomplish objectives
About you
You’ll have a proven track record of meeting and exceeding income targets from statutory income sources, have significant experience or researching and writing tenders and the commercial ability to understand, set and meet financial targets.
To be successful in this role you will have a positive approach to business development and a detailed understanding of the statutory funding landscape and how policy development links to funding.You’ll need to have creative and lateral thinking skills to identify and expand on opportunities to meet government needs through the capacity and skills of the organisation.
We’re passionate and determined to connect with and support more families and are looking for an individual with a strong commitment to our vision and purposes.You will also need to be self-motivated, results driven and have a tenacious approach to securing income.
About us
Family Fund is a great place to work for great people. We provide a challenging and rewarding working environment where every staff member can make their mark.
We are a values based organisation and we aim to show our values in all that we do. Read our staff stories here, and see how our staff display our values every day.
We commit to inclusion, equality and diversity and we welcome applications from all parts of the community. Family Fund is a Disability Confident Leader. We will invite to interview all disabled applicants who meet the requirements for the role. If you have a disability, and are happy to let us know, please highlight this in your covering letter. We have also signed the Armed Forces Covenant and we welcome applications from the Armed Forces Community.
How to apply
When you’re ready to apply, complete the online application and submit a CV and a covering letter. Your letter will need to explain what skills and qualities you would bring to the team.
For more information, please read and download the job description.
The successful candidate must complete pre-employment checks that meet the Baseline Personnel Security Standard. This includes a right to work check and employment history verification.
Our mission is to improve the day-to-day lives of families on a low income, raising a disabled or seriously ill child, or young person.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Location: Reading, Hybrid
Hours: 37 per week
Salary: £37,132 per annum
Contract Type: Permanent
Campaign Closes: 28th November 2025
First Stage Interviews:8th and 10th December 2025
Second Stage Interviews: W/C 15th December 2025
Make-A-Wish UK is seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Mass Participation Events Officer to lead the delivery of our flagship fundraising events, including the London Marathon, and to help shape the future of our mass participation portfolio. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working in a collaborative, purpose-driven environment.
Essential Criteria
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in events fundraising or a related role.
- Proven experience of delivering events and supporter journeys.
- Strong project management and organisational skills.
- Experience of working with digital marketing and CRM systems.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
- Strong understanding of fundraising compliance and GDPR.
- Experience of account managing a wide variety of clients/supporters/customers
- Experience managing own workload, prioritising and responding to changing demands
- Experience of reporting on financial and KPI performance
- Excellent numerical and analytical skills with a keen eye for detail, ensuring data accuracy and a strong understanding of reports.
- Experience of working to and exceeding financial targets and KPIs, and being accountable for hitting set income targets or putting plans in place to mitigate income losses due to underperformance.
- Ability to work proactively and make data driven decisions, able to use initiative and plan and arrange own workload to meet set objectives.
Core Purpose:
The Senior Mass Participation Events Officer will play a pivotal role in the development and delivery of Make-A-Wish UK’s mass participation events portfolio, most notably the London Marathon, as well as other third-party and Make-A-Wish owned products (e.g. walks, runs, virtual events).
This position will lead on event delivery, support new product development, and coordinate marketing and supporter journey planning. You will work closely with internal teams and external partners to ensure seamless delivery, exceptional supporter experiences, and continuous improvement across the programme. This role is key to driving income growth, supporter acquisition, and retention through strategic planning and operational excellence.
This role sits within the Public Fundraising team who are responsible for individual giving, legacies, community fundraising, third party Mass Participation events, and owned fundraising products and events. The Public Fundraising team plays a vital role in contributing to our organisational strategic goal of developing sustainable sources of income.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategy & Planning
- Support the development and implementation of multi-year plans for mass participation events across a broad range of markets, activities and products.
- Lead on the delivery of a range of third-party challenge events, owned products and virtual events, including recruitment and onboarding of new supporters, stewardship of supporters, budget management, event planning and logistics, volunteer management, and evaluation and reporting on events, taking learnings forward to improve future events. This role will primarily manage the London Marathon, which is our biggest third-party fundraising event, bringing in around 50% of all third-party events income.
- Contribute to the innovation pipeline by identifying opportunities for new products and enhancements and supporting the development of minimum viable products.
- Evaluate performance and identify opportunities for growth.
- Ensure plans are data-driven and aligned with organisational strategy.
- Work proactively to identify a pipeline of future support and new fundraising opportunities, varying across corporate teams, groups and associations, individual supporters and third-party activities, converting prospects into confirmed supporters to maximise income growth.
- Work to an agreed income target with the aim of exceeding and growing income. You will have responsibility and accountability for hitting financial targets.
Acquisition and retention of supporters
- Coordinate marketing plans for acquisition, working with the creative team and digital freelancer.
- Brief and manage asset creation for campaigns across digital and print.
- Liaise with the email specialist to support campaign delivery via Campaign Monitor.
- Build and optimise registration flows to ensure a seamless user experience.
- Develop and deliver automated, multi-channel supporter journeys to retain donors, maximise fundraising, and promote further engagement.
- Implement key milestones including welcome communications, fundraising support, and post-event stewardship.
- Align supporter journeys with the wish journey to deepen engagement.
- Implement key milestones of the supporter journey including welcome calls, race pack mailings, thank you mailings and fundraising chases.
- Maintain effective relationships with Make-A-Wish UK colleagues and supporters, maximising retention and long-term value, and identify cross-departmental opportunities where appropriate by working collaboratively.
- Effectively steward small and medium corporate teams, ensuring corporate partners participating in third-party Mass Participation events have an exceptional experience.
- Coordinate cross-functional input from brand, digital, supporter care and wishgranting teams to ensure integrated delivery of mass participation events.
Event Management and Delivery
- Lead planning and delivery of a portfolio of mass participation events, including logistics, budgeting, and on-the-day coordination.
- Act as operational lead for assigned events and products, making decisions on delivery approaches, resourcing, and supporter experience within agreed strategic parameters
- Provide informal mentoring and guidance to the Mass Participation Events Officer, supporting their development and ensuring consistency in delivery. Support the Officer with event logistics and delivery as needed.
- Maximise supporter engagement to meet income targets and KPIs at events.
- Develop project plans, marketing plans and supporter journeys for a portfolio of mass participation events.
- Attend Mass Participation events and represent Make-A-Wish in a professional manner. Be prepared to work some weekends and evenings where required.
- Lead on event day logistics including the management of staff and volunteers.
Monitoring and Evaluation
- Monitor fundraising progress and approve partner invoices in alignment with the team’s budget and coding structure.
- Monitor event performance against agreed KPIs including recruitment targets, fundraising targets, and average fundraising per head.
- Make data-informed decisions to optimise event delivery and supporter journeys, escalating strategic or high-risk issues to the Manager.
- Present results and learnings in monthly meetings with the wider Public Fundraising team and contribute to strategic reviews.
- Use learnings to feed into the ongoing development of the overall Mass Participation events strategy.
- Be accountable for set income and acquisition targets, continually monitoring performance against targets, using initiative to spot opportunities for improvement and areas of growth and acting on these opportunities.
Together, we create joy, happiness and magical memories through life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.


