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This is a pivotal leadership role at a time of strategic change and opportunity. The Head of Income Generation will be responsible for delivering significant and sustainable income growth across our key fundraising streams: Corporate Partnerships, Community & Events, Trusts & Grants, Legacies, and Lottery & Individual Giving.
You will lead, inspire, and develop a high-performing fundraising team, and play a key role in shaping our organisational direction as part of the Senior Leadership Team. This role requires strategic thinking, strong leadership, and a hands-on approach to business development and relationship building.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
- Lead the development and delivery of the income generation strategy in line with the new three-year organisational strategy.
- Identify and develop new opportunities for sustainable income generation across all core streams.
- Set and monitor annual income targets, KPIs, and budgets, ensuring accountability and strong financial oversight.
- Support the CEO as part of the Senior Leadership team and contribute significantly to the growth of the charity.
- Hold a key working relationship with the Marketing and Comms Manager, making sure both departments are fully aligned with our new strategy.
Fundraising Development
- Oversee and grow income across:
- Corporate Partnerships – build strategic, long-term relationships with businesses.
- Community & Events – lead a refreshed programme of events and supporter engagement.
- Trusts & Grants – work with external agencies to support in securing significant grants.
- Legacies – work with external agencies to nurture and grow our legacy giving programme
- Lottery & Individual Giving – expand and innovate our donor base through creative campaigns.
Team Leadership
- Manage, support, and develop the Fundraising Team, fostering a culture of collaboration, ambition, and performance.
- Embed a values-led, supporter-centric approach within the team and across the charity.
Job advert maybe withdrawn early if suitable number of candidates have been shortlisted.
Granting the wishes of children living with life-threatening or terminal illness



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The National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society (NRAS), is the only patient-led organisation in the UK specialising in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA). Due to its targeted focus on RA and JIA, NRAS provides truly expert and wide-ranging services to support, educate and campaign for people living with these complex autoimmune conditions, their families and the health professionals who treat them.
1. Main Purpose of Job
To drive referrals to and use of, NRAS services from NHS relationships across the UK.
Identify, build and maintain relationships with Rheumatology and other multidisciplinary teams to ensure relevant healthcare professionals are aware of the support that NRAS provides to people with Rheumatoid Arthritis and Adult Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis.
To work with those healthcare professionals to maximise uptake of their referrals to our services.
Attend events around the UK and online to promote NRAS Services.
Support the I&SD Director and other senior team leaders to design, develop and implement new services and to reach new audiences for existing services.
2. Business development & Strategy
2.1. Identify, develop, and secure new opportunities for NRAS services within the NHS.
2.2. Create and implement business/service development strategies to expand the service user base, and service offering within NHS Rheumatology departments and connected healthcare teams.
2.3. Analyse market trends, identify emerging opportunities, and stay ahead of industry developments to recommend strategies for further growth of NRAS services.
3. Relationship development and management around the UK
3.1. Build and maintain strong, long-lasting relationships with existing and potential referrers or influencers and healthcare providers often travelling to attend clinic/location meetings.
3.2. Act as the primary point of contact for key referring organisations, ensuring referrer satisfaction and identifying opportunities for additional services or project work.
3.3. Understand HCP needs, provide tailored solutions, and work closely with the project managers to ensure successful delivery.
4. Proposition and presentation development
4.1. Lead the creation of compelling proposals, and presentations to drive new service user volumes.
4.2. Work with internal teams to gather technical and operational input to develop competitive, high-quality proposals.
4.3. Present to referrers and influencers articulating NRAS’ value proposition, differentiators, and capabilities.
5. Project Management Oversight
5.1. Support senior/project managers in the planning and execution of projects, ensuring alignment with referrer and influencer expectations.
5.2. Monitor the progress of key projects, providing necessary updates to clients and senior management on milestones, deliverables, and performance metrics.
5.3. Facilitate communication between referrers, internal teams, and external stakeholders throughout the lifecycle of projects.
6. Monitoring and Evaluation and “market” intelligence
6.1. Monitor the rheumatology service landscape, industry trends, new regulations and innovation.
6.2. Provide insights and recommendations to leadership regarding potential strategic partnerships, services or new audiences.
6.3. Prepare regular reports on performance, development activities, and client feedback.
7. Networking & industry representation
7.1. Attend/undertake promotional relevant conferences, seminars, and networking events to build NRAS’ visibility and attract new service users
7.2. Cultivate a professional network within Rheumatology and MDT arena, leveraging connections for potential opportunities.
7.3. Cross-Functional Collaboration:
7.3.1.Collaborate with senior management to align development goals with organisational strategy.
7.3.2. Work with other departments providing insight and content used to promote our services to Healthcare professionals
8. General responsibilities
Positively promote NRAS at all times.
Support Fundraising Team with applications for funding for the Information & Support team through charitable grants and other avenues.
Undertake other duties as appropriate when required.
Person specification:
Qualifications: A-level or qualified by experience
Experience:
- Demonstrable experience working in a similar environment such as charity/public sector or pharmaceutical etc. into NHS
- Health related services experience
- Proven track record of securing new business for service delivery
- Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills
- Ability to initiate, analyse, monitor and evaluate outcomes
- Experience of delivering at a senior level.
- Experience in overseeing multiple projects with the ability to manage timelines, budgets, and expectations.
Knowledge and skills:
- Highly developed relationship development skills
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in English
- Proficient use of Microsoft Word; Excel; PowerPoint
- Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless project execution.
- Understanding of the health environment
- Understanding of Rheumatoid Arthritis and its treatment
Personal Circumstances & Attributes
- Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines
- Highly motivated and committed
- Positive outlook and approach
- Willingness to travel and work out of hours when required
- Full driving licence and car owner.
Reporting to: Innovation & Service Delivery Director
Salary: £39,000-£42,000 dependent on experience
Location: Hybrid or remote flexible working
Hours: 35 hours pw
Car driver and clean licence required.
Please send a covering letter with your application.
Please provide a covering letter to confirm how your experience to date would benefit our organisation and enable you to achieve success within this role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are working in partnership with a Richard House Children’s Hospice to secure their new Events Manager. Richard House helps children and their families in East London to lead as happy a life as possible when dealing with a life-limiting health condition. From the moment a child is diagnosed with a life-limiting, life-threatening or complex health condition everything changes. These changes affect the whole family, which is why Richard House feel it is vital not only to provide care to the child but to support the whole family. As a member of the fundraising team, you will directly support the charity’s work, as the majority of their services are funded thanks to the generosity of their supporters.
The Events Manager will develop an events programme that delivers excellent supporter-care to all fundraisers and supporters taking part in an event or organising their own activities, maximising income from these fundraising streams. Harnessing current supporters and leading the growth of our existing network of community and event supporters is key to this role, with a focus on developing pro-active individuals, corporates and groups wanting to engage with and support events. The role will be hands on, focused on operational delivery, supporting crucial short- and medium-term funding impact, as well as longer-term and sustainable corporate income for Richard House.
This role is offered on an interim basis, but with the option to become permanent.
The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate:
- A track record in managing and delivering fundraising events, including participant cultivation and stewardship.
- Evidence of developing supporter-care processes to increase engagement.
- Experience of the practical application of the Fundraising Regulator, Gift Aid and Data Protection legislation.
- Experience working with volunteers would be beneficial.
Excellent communication and relationship building skills and an ability to interact with prospects and partners at all levels will be key.
For more information, please contact Katherine Anderson-Scott, Associate Director, Charisma Charity Recruitment. Your application should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and supporting statement.
We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or other category protected by law.
Location: Hybrid / Richard House Children’s Hospice, Richard Drive, London E16 3RG. Minimum of 3 days a week onsite with additional travel to meet with donors, funders and partners as needed.
Closing date: 17 July 2025
Due to the nature of the role, Charisma will be reviewing applications and actioning on a rolling basis. Candidates with availability and/or notice periods of a month or less are actively encouraged to apply.
Are you an experienced fundraising leader, who can help us secure income from trusts and foundations which help end homelessness?
This post is offered as a fixed term contract until 3 August 2026, or as a secondment for internal applicants (Maternity cover)
We are looking for a skilled trust fundraising leader to take on the key role of Senior Trusts and Grants Manager, supporting our mission to help people rebuild their lives and end homelessness for good.
As Senior Trusts and Grants Manager, you’ll lead a thriving team of four, manage strategic funding relationships, and ensure ambitious income targets are achieved. You’ll also maintain your own portfolio of high-value funders, representing St Mungo’s with confidence and credibility.
Key Responsibilities include:
- Manage and grow a portfolio of high-value trusts and foundations to secure essential funding for our work.
- Lead, support, and inspire the Trusts and Grants team, maintaining a collaborative and positive team culture,where everyone can achieve their income and relationship management targets.
- Oversee the overall trusts programme, including pipeline development, proposal quality, income tracking, due diligence, and relationships.
- Act as the organisational lead on trust fundraising, enabling senior colleagues to build strong relationships with key funders.
In this role you will be required to work flexibly for at least 2 days per week from our Central Office in Tower Hill, London. This allows for training, in person collaboration, team building, line management and other relationship building opportunities. We support a flexible approach to work with opportunities for agile working for the rest of your week; from home, or other St Mungo’s London or regional locations.
About you
This role is ideal for someone with strong trust fundraising and people management experience, who can maintain momentum, and support the team to thrive during this fixed term period.
You will be a proactive trust fundraiser with proven experience of personally securing significant grants and managing long term funder relationships.
You’ll also bring proven success in leading and supporting a team, with a collaborative, encouraging style that helps people do their best work.
You’ll be organised, adaptable and able to quickly get to grips with our portfolio and priorities. Whether stepping into a similar role or looking for a new challenge at this level, you’ll bring insight, energy and commitment to delivering impact.
How to apply
To view the job description and guidance on completing your application form, please click on the ‘document’ tab on the advert page on our website.
To find out more and applt, visit the St Mungo's careers page on our website.
Closing date: 10am on 7 July 2025
Interview and assessments on: 14 July 2025
We are working hard to create a diverse and fully inclusive culture where everyone feels valued and we welcome applications from all under-represented groups, particularly Global Majority candidates who are underrepresented at this management level.
What we offer
- Excellent Development and Growth Opportunities
- A Diverse and Inclusive Workplace
- Great Pay and Other Benefits
4,000 professionals, 0 days wasted, 1 incredible purpose.
FACE TO FACE DELIVERY MANAGER - OUTSOURCED PARTNERS
Salary: £34,000 - £39,000 per annum
Reports to: Senior Face to Face Manager
Directorate: Marketing, Fundraising & Engagement
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time 35 hours per week (compressed hours or 4 day weeks would be considered)
Location: Stratford, London w/ high-flex (1 - 2 days per week in the office). We are open to further discussion around flexible working for the successful candidate.
Closing date: Wednesday 9 July 2025, 23:55*
This vacancy may close earlier if a high volume of applications is received or once a suitable candidate is found, therefore we strongly recommend that you apply early to avoid disappointment.
Please note: You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. Cancer Research UK is not able to offer visa sponsorship.
At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer.
Cancer Research UK are looking for a dynamic, pragmatic and proactive individual to join us as Face to Face Delivery Manager for our outsourced partners.
As well as having our own inhouse Face to Face Fundraising team, we work with circa 4 agencies who provide us with the resource to engage and inspire the public to sign up to monthly donations supporting CRUK. To date, we have generated over £120m from face-to-face fundraising third-party individual giving activity, having a huge impact for our life saving research.
As a Face-to-Face Fundraising Manager, you'll be the driving force behind delivering our ambitious fundraising targets in this area, maximising opportunities, working with a range of agencies, stakeholders and your team to deliver our outsourced face to face acquisition programme in the UK, ensuring its success day to day.
You don't need to have worked specifically in the Face-to-Face Fundraising space previously, but you will need to come with experience of managing multiple agency relationships as well as strong stakeholder management skills.
In return you will have the chance to work within a varied role where you can use your skills and experience to help us bring about a world where everybody can lead longer, better lives, free from the fear of cancer.
What will I be doing?
Delivering a face to face fundraising acquisition programme via outsourced partners, in line with agreed strategy and targets.
Driving the success of the face to face fundraising acquisition programme, ensuring key performance indicators are met, pro-actively looking for opportunities to improve performance, working collaboratively and alongside our outsourced partners.
Ensuring appropriate training and compliance monitoring of face to face outsourced partner activity is in place, with timely and appropriate remedial action being taken where needed to ensure Cancer Research UK and industry standards are upheld and an excellent supporter experience is offered.
Establishing, developing and maintaining excellent relationships with our suppliers and partners, proactively looking for opportunities to optimise our partnership with outsourced partners, for the benefit of the organisation.
Leading on the troubleshooting of day to day campaign delivery challenges, acting swiftly to implement workable solutions and ways forward, working closely with the F2F Manager - Outsourced Partners, Individual Giving Operations team, and the relevant stakeholders.
Ensuring all operational aspects of campaigns from planning through to execution and analysis are in place and as efficient as possible, putting processes in place to ensure the effective management of campaigns, working with the Individual Giving Operations team and other internal and external stakeholders to achieve this.
Onboarding new suppliers as required, and managing existing relationships through contracts, performance, monitoring compliance and service level agreements, working closely with the Face to Face Manager - Outsourced Partners.
What are you looking for?
Relevant experience of managing agency relationships, contract management, managing performance, meeting or exceeding key performance indicators ( Face to Face agencies would be beneficial but isn't essential).
Experience of working in a heavily regulated environment and ability to get up to speed with current fundraising regulation.
Relevant experience of planning, delivery and analysis of end to end project activity or campaigns (fundraising or face to face would be beneficial).
Flexible approach, with an ability to work successfully in a dynamic operating environment.
Proactive approach to problem solving with ability to manage several projects at any one time.
Excellent influencing and negotiation skills - both internal and external stakeholders, and suppliers.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Our organisation values are designed to guide all that we do.
Bold: Act with ambition, courage and determination
Credible: Act with rigour and professionalism
Human: Act to have a positive impact on people
Together: Act inclusively and collaboratively
We're looking for people who can believe in and embody these organisation values and can use them to drive forward progress against our mission.
What will I gain?
We create a working environment that supports your wellbeing and provide a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools. Our policies and processes enable you to improve your work-life balance, take positive steps in your career and achieve your personal wellbeing goals.
You can explore our benefits by visiting our .
How do I apply?
We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. CVs are required for all applications; but we won't be able to view them until we invite you for an interview. Instead, we ask you to complete the work history section of the online application form for us to be able to assess you fairly and objectively.
For more information on this career opportunity please or contact us at .
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Cancer Research UK is committed to safeguarding the wellbeing of its staff, volunteers, beneficiaries and other people who come into contact with the charity through all of its diverse range of activities. To review our safeguarding statement please visit .
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £36,743 – £42,793 (FTE)
Benefits: Days holiday (Rising to 30 days after five years’ service), Hybrid Working with the option to work up to 3 days remotely (subject to business needs) , A day off for your birthday (pro rata for part time), Holiday Trading (Buy & Sell) ,Free annual Flu Vaccination, Option to purchase a Blue Light Card, Employee Assistance Programme ,Company Pension Scheme (Employer contribution 5%/Employee 3%) ,Health Cash Plan
About us
Thames Valley Air Ambulance exists to give everybody within our community the best chance of surviving and recovering from an emergency. We are here for you and your loved ones. Whoever you are. Wherever and whenever you need us. In Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, and Oxfordshire.
Bringing hospital-level care to you by land and air. Medicine and equipment. Paramedics and doctors. Our team are highly trained for and ready for any eventuality. Give you the best chance when the worst happens.
Together, we do everything in our power to protect, save and revive lives with the best critical care at the scene and beyond.
Job Purpose
In conjunction with the Head of Philanthropy & Partnerships, develop and lead a corporate giving programme to create sustainable funding, in line with the Fundraising department strategy and Thames Valley Air Ambulance aims.
• To be responsible for the day-to-day management of corporate fundraising for Thames Valley Air Ambulance, maximising income from corporates and ensuring support is strengthened through compelling proposals and excellent stewardship.
• Act as a source of expertise in corporate fundraising for the charity.
Main Responsibilities
Partnership Acquisition & Pipeline Management
• Be responsible for delivering the Corporate Partnerships income target and expenditure Budgets.
• Secure new multi-year corporate partnerships, by identifying, researching and approaching prospects through creating strong proposals and pitches.
• Research, evaluate and develop new corporate fundraising opportunities including strategic partnerships, charity of the year partnerships, cause related marketing, payroll giving, cash or in-kind donations, sponsorship and pro-bono opportunities.
• To develop and maintain a robust pipeline of both new business and existing partnerships against income targets.
• As directed by the Head of Philanthropy & Partnerships, deliver regular activity and income reports, and participate in the budgeting and forecasting of corporate income.
Relationship Management
• Manage a portfolio of corporate partnerships, building strong relationships and ensuring high level stewardship to encourage continued support and longevity.
• Plan, manage and deliver corporate cultivation and stewardship events; visits and meetings with existing supporters and new prospects, to develop and enhance relationships.
• Identify key senior contacts within your partnerships and drive stakeholder engagement plans, leveraging internal relationships where needed to increase partner commitment at all levels of the organisation.
• Participate in quarterly national fundraising meetings with Air Ambulance peers, actively supporting national partnership bids. Participate in quarterly corporate forums, sharing best practice and idea generation.
• Ensure all necessary agreements are in place and due diligence is undertaken prior to accepting corporate gifts and ensure corporate supporters activity protects the Thames Valley Air Ambulance brand at all times.
• All corporate supporter records are maintained and kept up to date using the fundraising CRM system (Dynamics).
• To work with the Volunteer Fundraising Manager to assist in fulfilment of volunteer opportunities at corporate events.
Other duties and responsibilities
• Maintain a detailed knowledge of Thames Valley Air Ambulance’s current work and future strategic plans, including networking with colleagues across the organisation to ensure a strong understanding and support of corporate fundraising across Thames Valley Air Ambulance.
If this role sounds like it’s for you, we would love you to apply!
We offer a competitive salary, and great staff benefits such as:
• 25 Days holiday (Rising to 30 days after five years’ service)
• Hybrid Working with the option to work up to 3 days remotely (subject to business needs)
• A day off for your birthday (pro rata for part time)
• Holiday Trading
• Free annual Flu Vaccination
• Option to purchase a Blue Light Card
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Company Pension Scheme
• Health Cash Plan
Vacancy Closing Date: 20th July 2025
Thames Valley Air Ambulance is a Disability Confident employer. We are committed to discussing and implementing adjustments to support you during your application process and beyond.
You may also have experience in the following: Senior Corporate Partnerships Executive, Fundraising Manager, Divisional Fundraising Manager, Community Fundraising, Corporate Partnerships Executive, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, Corporate Partnerships Manager, Partnerships Executive etc.
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Horatio’s Garden nurtures the wellbeing of people after spinal injury in beautiful, vibrant sanctuaries within the heart of NHS spinal injury centres. Leading designers create the accessible gardens where the charity’s team, alongside volunteers and creatives, care for people and plants alike.
We are looking to appoint an experienced Events Manager to join us at this exciting time, to deliver our new 3 year events strategy, focusing on high value, special events. We are looking for someone with drive and determination who will take on the challenge of adding new opportunities to our portfolio as well as maximising the potential of our existing events which includes our annual carol concert, bi-annual art auction and RHS Chelsea Flower Show.
To support the growth in our events portfolio, we are creating a series of special events committees which will utilise our fantastic networks. Alongside our Head of Events, our Events Manager will be key in working with the committees to maximise their potential.
If you are looking for a role which will enable you to support a cause that has a real and lasting impact on peoples lives through delivery of truly exceptional events then please get in touch.
This is a hybrid role. We can be flexible on location but you must be willing to travel to our head office near Salisbury at least every two weeks, more when required. Please note our events are UK wide, but predominatly in London and the South West.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Prospectus is excited to be partnering with a national youth charity in the search for a Philanthropy Manager to join their growing Philanthropy Team.
This national charity empowers young people to make a positive difference to the causes they care about. Partnering with secondary schools across England and Wales, this charity delivers a fully resourced programme that inspires an entire year group to connect with local charities and take meaningful social action - from fundraising and volunteering to campaigning and raising awareness. This is an exciting time to join this organisation, as they have a new three-year strategy with an ambition to reach a million young people by 2034.
As the Philanthropy Manager, you will be responsible for securing income from High Net Worth Indiviudals and supporting in developing Corporate Partnerships. With a new campaign, A Route to A Million, which aims to raise an additional £1.5 million over the next 3 years, and with an exciting opportunity to work with new and specific board members to support on this, this role will steward and nuture relationships that can lead to multiyear six figure gifts.
To be successful as the Philanthropy Manager, you will have proven experience of fundraising and securing income from major donors or corporate partnerships. You will be able to demonstrate strong pipeline management and relationship building capabilities, that have led to multiyear relationships with high value donors. This person will be passionate about empowering young people through social action.
This role is a part-time permanent position that will have hybrid working in the London two days per week. The salary for this role is £45,000 FTE.
At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds. Please let us know if we can help you with the application process in any way. We are more than happy to make any reasonable adjustments to enable all interested candidates to apply. If you have any disability and would like assistance with completing an application then please contact Rhiannon Mehta.
If you are interested in applying to this Philanthropy Manager position, please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and will arrange for a call and/or meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.
At Samaritans, we’re dedicated to reducing suicide and supporting those who need us most. We’re looking for a motivated Trust and Statutory Fundraiser to join our team and play a crucial role in securing funding to deliver life-saving services.
• £35,000 - £38,000 per annum (full time)
• Full time or part time hours considered (full hours is 35 hours per week)
• Permanent contract
• Hybrid working: Linked to our Ewell (Surrey) office. There is an option to occasionally work from an office space in London Bridge.
• In-person working: Meeting in person and working collaboratively are things we value.
• The team currently works from the Ewell office one day a week (Tuesdays).
• We are passionate about flexible working, talk to us about your preferences.
Why Join Us?
• Be part of a supportive, ambitious, and collaborative fundraising team.
• Help secure significant grants to deliver impactful programmes.
• Enjoy a flexible, hybrid working environment.
About the Role
As our Trust and Statutory Fundraiser, you’ll lead our statutory fundraising programme, focusing on government funding and the lottery, while also supporting large trust funding applications. Your responsibilities will include:
• Managing a portfolio of funders and overseeing grant management.
• Researching and developing statutory funding sources.
• Crafting compelling cases for support to secure winning bids.
• Building relationships with funders and internal teams.
• Collaborating on impactful projects and providing timely, high-quality reporting.
A large part of this role is leading on our funding for work in prisons, managing a portfolio of over £1,000,000 across the UK and Ireland.
What We’re Looking For
• Proven experience securing 5- and 6-figure grants through compelling applications.
• Excellent communication and storytelling skills.
• Strong organisational and project management abilities.
• A solid understanding of bid processes and statutory funding.
• The ability to create and manage budgets with attention to detail.
If you’re an entrepreneurial thinker with a passion for delivering meaningful social impact, with strong project management skills, we’d love to hear from you.
Why Samaritans?
We value diversity and inclusion and are committed to supporting our employees to thrive. By joining us, you’ll be making a real difference in the lives of others while developing your skills in a positive and forward-thinking environment.
Working at Samaritans
For further information about Samaritans, including our charity structure, values, employee benefits, and application process, please read our recruitment brochure available here. You can also visit our careers website to access this.
Being Inclusive
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.
We’re committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and lived experiences. Samaritans is a place where your voice matters. We also recognise the value that people with lived experience bring to our work.
Application
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, please upload your CV and answer some application questions. Applications close at 9 am on 7 July, with video interviews taking place after 14 July.
Application Questions include;
1. Tell us about your experience and track record in securing five and six-figure gifts from Trusts and Statutory funders? Please provide some examples. 250 words max
2. What interests you about Samaritans and the cause? What do you think makes us compelling to a funder? 250 words max
3. Tell us about your experience and skills in project management, managing stakeholders and strong organisation? 250 words max
We kindly ask that you don’t rely on AI tools for your application answers, cover letter 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.
Apply now and help us create a future where fewer people die by suicide now and help us continue to be there for people when it matters most.
We are seeking a compassionate, visionary, and strategic Chief Executive Officer to lead Mermaids through the next stage of its evolution, dedicated to improving the lives of gender-diverse children and young people, and those who are important to them. As CEO, you will be responsible for driving the charity’s mission, shaping its strategic direction, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality, affirming support services. You will act as a visible and credible advocate for trans and
gender-diverse youth, build strong relationships with stakeholders, and influence public policy and sector practice. Working closely with the Board of Trustees, you will oversee a small committed team, ensure robust financial management with the Chief Operating Officer, and lead fundraising efforts to secure a sustainable future. This is a unique opportunity for a values-driven leader who brings both strategic acumen and a deep commitment to equity, inclusion, and lived
experience.
Service Delivery:
• Provide strategic and operational leadership across all service delivery areas, including support line services, group work, advocacy, external communications, and policy.
• Ensure services are high quality, inclusive, and responsive to the needs of trans and gender-diverse children, young people and the special people in their lives.
• Lead the continuous improvement and development of service delivery models, ensuring impact, effectiveness, and alignment with the charity’s mission.
• Champion a culture of safeguarding, accountability, and young person-centred practice throughout all service delivery.
• Act as the organisation’s Safeguarding Lead, with oversight of on-call, safeguarding training, and ensuring appropriate escalation mechanisms are in place.
• Oversee the design and implementation of advocacy and policy activities, ensuring the charity’s voice is informed by lived
experience and is impactful at local and national levels.
• Act as a visible and hands-on leader for frontline teams, providing support, supervision, and inspiration to staff and
volunteers.
• Monitor performance, outcomes, and feedback to ensure services are meeting objectives and delivering positive change
for beneficiaries.
Governance:
• In partnership with the board of trustees, set and articulate our vision, mission and strategy, and keep this under continual
review.
• Lead the development and implementation of Mermaid’s strategic plan, ensuring sustainability and growth.
• Liaise with the board of trustees to ensure the charity’s governance, structure, policies and procedures are appropriate
and effective, taking remedial measures and implementing change as necessary. This includes supporting board
development.
• Work closely with the Chair and Board of Trustees to support strong governance and informed decision-making.
• Provide accurate and timely reporting on organisational performance, risks, and impact.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory guidance and legislation, including the Charity Commission and the Fundraising
Finance & Fundraising:
• Working with the Chief Operating Officer and the Board of Trustees, ensure Mermaids has robust, deliverable fundraising
and finance strategies in place, and subsequent action plans are embedded throughout the organisation to support their
delivery.
• In partnership with the Chief Operating Officer, ensure Mermaids has robust finance, HR, IT, data privacy and governance processes and procedures are embedded.
People and Culture:
• Line manage senior staff including the COO and service delivery managers.
• Foster a positive, collaborative, inclusive internal culture that values lived experience and wellbeing.
• Continue work to embed a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion across the organisation, as well as a focus on accessibility.
• Work to define and drive trans-centred leadership across the organisation, including ensuring that the organisation is a trans-positive, supportive employer.
External Engagement and Advocacy:
• Represent Mermaids publicly, including acting as the key spokesperson and strategic policy stakeholder, ensuring
organisational awareness of the external landscape and the changing needs of trans children, young people and their
families, and advocating for these needs to be met.
• Lead communications strategy, and lead press engagement by responding to media inquiries, interviews, press conferences and media events.
• Lead on stakeholder engagement, including with funders, supporters, community partners, and policy influencers.
• Advocate for the rights and needs of trans and gender-diverse children, young people and the significant others in their lives at a national level.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Salary: £46,017
We also offer:
- 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) and a discretionary Christmas closure
- Benefits platform with discounts on retail, dining and days out
- Salary sacrifice schemes for gym, bicycles and nursery/childcare
- Access to a free Employee Assistance Scheme to support you inside and outside of work
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
Location: Head office (Victoria) typically 2 days a week with remaining from home.
Flexible working: this role is hybrid with typical working hours of 9-5pm. Hybrid working is available in this position. Flexible working requests are welcome. We would also consider applications from part time applicants working 4 days per week.
Role & Responsibilities
Our Fundraising team is growing and as such, we’re looking for a creative and passionate individual to join us in a brand-new role of Membership & Individual Giving Manager.
Membership is one of the key strategic priorities to achieve unrestricted income over the next five years, and in this role, you’ll be overseeing recruitment, retention and managing attrition of members, understanding our members and creating relevant offers and experiences. The role will manage income from individuals through appeals and growing income and support through our nature reserves. The time spent on each area be approximately, membership 60%, IG 30% and legacies 10%.
Our ideal Membership & Individual Giving Manager
- Significant experience in Direct Marketing including Individual Giving and membership/regular giving programmes
- Experience of digital marketing including use of social media to grow supporter base and raise income
- Experience using data, audience insight and analysis to optimise messaging and increase campaign effectiveness
- Experience delivering supporter journeys that are well planned, joined up, and motivate potential and existing supporters with a personalised and positive experience.
(Please see job description for full person specification)
Closing Date: 16th July 2025
Interviews: Are scheduled to take place on 28th July and 30th July and reasonable adjustments will be offered to all candidates including the choice to meet online or in-person.
Does this sound like you? We’d love to hear from you!
Our vision is a London alive with wildlife, with nature in everyone's neighbourhood. To achieve our goal of inspiring everyone to help restore London’s wildlife, we recognise that our team must better reflect and represent all of London’s diverse communities. Find out more about London Wildlife Trust’s commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion on our website.
We are also committed to ensuring that the safety and wellbeing of children, young people and adults at risk is at the heart of our engagement with people. Read about our commitment to safeguarding on our website.
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Make Bristol Better, One Connection at a Time
At 224 Youth Zone, we’re creating a world-class space for young people in South Bristol, and we’re looking for a Philanthropy Manager to lead the way in securing the vital support to make it happen.
This is a unique opportunity to shape a new culture of giving in the city. You’ll play a pivotal role in building meaningful partnerships with individuals and businesses who want to be part of something transformational.
This isn’t just about fundraising, it’s about inspiring long-term investment in the future of young people.
What you’ll be doing:
- Take the reins of our Founder Patron campaign, securing £25k+ multi-year commitments from passionate donors
- Build, manage and nurture a portfolio of high-impact supporters who want to create real change
- Deliver powerful stewardship that keeps our Patrons engaged long after they give
- Launch and grow an ambitious philanthropy programme that inspires a culture of giving across Bristol
- Create compelling cases for support and work cross-team to bring our mission to life
What we’re looking for:
- A relationship-builder who thrives on making meaningful connections
- Experienced in philanthropy, high-value fundraising or partnership management (nonprofit or corporate)
- Strategic, creative, and driven by results
- Comfortable in rooms with CEOs, community champions, and everyone in between
If you're a confident connector who thrives on building relationships with a strategic mindset and a passion for making a difference, we’d love to hear from you.
For further information please checkout our website: Youth Moves
Everyone is welcome. Everyone is valued. Everyone matters.




The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Role Overview
The Talent Set are delighted to partner with our client on a fantastic Prospect Research Manager role. This exciting opportunity is for a highly skilled and experienced individual to join our client's team, leading the prospect research function and driving fundraising success. The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying and researching new prospects, managing existing pipelines, and collaborating with internal stakeholders to deliver high-impact fundraising campaigns.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the prospect research function, developing and implementing strategies to identify and qualify new prospects
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including Account Managers and the Prospect Research Officer, to allocate prospects and drive fundraising campaigns
- Manage existing pipelines, tracking progress and ensuring timely follow-up with prospects
- Conduct due diligence on prospects, including research and analysis to inform fundraising strategies
- Champion the use of the CRM system and ensure data protection best practices are adhered to
- Promote good practice amongst the team, sharing knowledge and expertise to drive continuous improvement
- Work closely with the team to allocate prospects and manage individual pools
- Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including corporate partners and trusts and foundations
Person Specification
- Strong prospect research expertise, with experience of identifying and qualifying new prospects
- Excellent analytical and research skills, with the ability to conduct thorough due diligence on prospects
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with internal stakeholders
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines, with a focus on delivering high-impact fundraising campaigns
- Experience of using CRM systems
- Strong data protection skills, with a focus on ensuring best practices are adhered to
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, with a flexible and adaptable approach
What’s on Offer
This role is offering a salary of £48,000 for this 12 month contract. This role can either be hybrid or remote. This is a fast moving role and applications will close as soon as a suitable candidate is found.
How to Apply
To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the 'apply now' button (please do not apply via email). We aim to get back to all successful candidates within 48 working hours.
Commitment to Diversity
The Talent Set are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, sexual orientation, disability, age, or gender. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.
Job Title: Individual Giving Officer
Team: Fundraising
Location: Hybrid (split between home-working and London)
*This role sits within a pay grade with a pay range of £26,887 to £42,371. The salary on appointment will be set at the lower end of the pay range, to a maximum of £34,629 depending on the candidate's skills and experience. This approach aims to ensure fair compensation for new hires while maintaining alignment with the structured pay scale for the role.
It’s an exciting time to join the Ramblers as we have recently refreshed our strategy to support the delivery of our long-term ambitions.
We need your drive, knowledge, skills, and creativity to help us raise awareness of the Ramblers and what we stand for, enabling the charity to grow its supporter base and open up the joys and wellbeing benefits of walking to many more people.
We make everyone feel welcome and part of the Ramblers community. We make sure we all feel respected and accepted and know our contributions make a difference in achieving our mission.
Context and purpose of the role
It’s an exciting time to join the Ramblers as we have recently refreshed our strategy to support the delivery of our long-term ambitions.
You will join a small, high-performing team responsible for generating £5 million per year from individual giving, legacies, grants and corporate partners, all to deliver the Ramblers ambition for a future where everyone can enjoy the benefits of walking in nature.
Working closely with the Product & Innovation Manager, you will play a key role in delivering the fundraising strategy, leading on the delivery of our individual giving and legacy marketing campaigns across a range of channels. You will create high-quality, compelling campaign materials and ensure an excellent donor experience.
Key Responsibilities:
Income generation
- Play a key role in the implementation and delivery of the individual giving and legacy marketing strategy
- Support the growth of individual giving income in line with annual targets
- Develop and deliver regular cash and legacy marketing appeals to a high level, including:
- Developing propositions and cases for support
- Create compelling direct marketing materials, including writing persuasive copy and developing strong creative content
- Project management to ensure delivery on schedule and within budget
- Managing relationships with agencies and suppliers including design and print
- Manage a portfolio of affiliate fundraising campaigns
Donor stewardship
- Ensure the Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system is used effectively to facilitate accurate supporter stewardship and reporting
- Effectively manage communications with supporters, including ensuring that donations are thanked appropriately, managing fundraising inboxes, and responding to queries
- Working with the Production & Innovation Manager, identify a pipeline of potential mid- and high-value donors for stewardship and conversion
Data and reporting
- Produce campaign and programme level reporting and analysis
- Work closely with the data team to ensure selections are accurate, timely and relevant to our various audiences, and use income data to make recommendations for future campaigns
- Maintain accurate, up to date and compliant records of individual giving campaigns and appeals
- Provide regular financial reports and reforecasts to the Product & Innovation Manager and Head of Fundraising
Relationships
- Build strong working relationships with staff within various functions of the Ramblers
- Work with other members of the Fundraising, Communications and Supporter Care teams to ensure that all supporter communications are part of an integrated supporter journey
The Person
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Essential:
- Experience working within a target-driven fundraising or direct marketing team, ideally within an individual giving context
- Experience of managing fundraising or marketing projects across a range of channels, such as direct mail, social media and email
- Experience of data-driven marketing campaigns, including segmentation and campaign analysis to meet objectives
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to tailor communications to a wide range of audiences
- Excellent creative skills, including the ability to write compelling, accurate and persuasive copy across a range of channels
- Competent in the use of IT tools including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Experience of working with CRM systems
Desirable:
- Experience of working with the Salesforce CRM
- Experience of legacy marketing, or an understanding of charity legacy giving
- Experience of using digital marketing tools including Mailchimp and social media advertising platforms
- Familiarity with relevant legislation and guidance, including UK data protection law and the Code of Fundraising Practice
Personal Attributes
- A team player, able to develop collaborative, strong and effective working relationships
- A positive and professional attitude
- Excellent attention to detail
- Proactive and self-motivated with the ability to work independently
- Adaptable and flexible in a fast-paced, target-driven environment
- Strong sense of responsibility and accountability
- Committed to the principles of inclusions and enabling everyone to feel welcome in the outdoors
Values and Behaviours
Our values are the core principles that guide us daily in our work and our membership of the Ramblers. We all share the passion that walking is for everyone and by living our shared values we can ensure the Ramblers is an organisation to be proud of. Our values will earn trust for the Ramblers brand which will allow us to open up a world of walking opportunities for even more people.
Inclusive
We make everyone feel welcome and part of the Ramblers community. We make sure we all feel respected and accepted and know our contributions make a difference in achieving our mission.
Inspiring
We strive to inspire people through the way we act and the things we say. We channel our passion and ambition so others are moved to help us achieve our mission.
Empowering
We empower and encourage each other to make a positive contribution to our teams and the Ramblers. We do all we can to make sure everyone has the ability, and feels confident, to take action.
Responsible
We take responsibility for ourselves and those around us seriously, by always acting in a safe and supportive way. We care about the environment and make sure we do what we say we will do.
About Alzheimer's Society - who are we and what’s our mission?
Dementia is the UK’s biggest killer. One in three people born in the UK today will develop dementia in their lifetime.
At Alzheimer’s Society, we’re the UK’s leading dementia charity and the only one to tackle all aspects of dementia by giving help and hope to people living with dementia today and in the future. We give vital support to people facing the most frightening times of their lives, while also funding groundbreaking research and campaigning to make dementia the priority it should be.
Together with our supporters, we’re working towards a world where dementia no longer devastates lives.
Our values make sure that our focus is clear for the challenges and opportunities ahead and remind us of what we all stand for.
About the opportunity
It’s an exciting time to join Regional Fundraising. We’re a growing team with big ambitions over the next 5 years. Success in your role will enable Alzheimer’s Society to campaign for change, fund research to find a cure and support people living with dementia today.
We have a fantastic opportunity available for a Regional Fundraiser to join our rewarding and growing team. This is an exciting role, which would suit someone looking to build and develop their relationship fundraising or broaden their sector experience in a major national charity.
From multi-year partnerships and supporters, right through to managing volunteers and raising awareness in our communities, the team you join is talented, fast-paced and on a mission to create a world where dementia no longer devastates lives.
You will:
- Coordinate and facilitate groups, clubs and individuals fundraising efforts, covering primarily Counties Down & Armagh and surrounding area.
- Identify and secure new business within your area.
- Increase engagement for the Alzheimer’s Society across our sub-region.
- Build trusted and professional relationships internally and externally.
- Recruit, manage and celebrate the value of our supporters and volunteers.
This is a homeworking or hybrid (Belfast BT15 3JL) role, however you will be required to regularly travel across the south of Northern Ireland to meet supporters and occasionally attend internal meetings and events at locations across the country, including our flagship offices in Belfast, London, Birmingham and Warrington. You must live within the NI South area or the surrounding areas. Costs will be reimbursed for travel for business purposes within NI South and outside this with prior approval.
About you
This role would suit someone looking to build and develop their fundraising career in a major national charity.
- Delivering amazing account management and develop integral and successful relationships.
- Looking out for new business opportunities across our region - from the first contact to pitch development and delivery.
- Collaborating closely with experienced team members, drawing on their expertise and support.
- Contributing positively to a team-focused culture to be a proactive and reliable team player.
Regional Fundraiser – Northern Ireland - South
Closing Date: 17th July
Contract: This is a maternity cover for 12 months
About Alzheimer's Society
Our commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging
We need to ensure the voices around our table better reflect and understand the communities we exist to serve. We strongly encourage individuals to apply who have a disability, impairment or health condition or individuals who identify as part of a minority ethnic background, as these groups are currently under-represented at Alzheimer's Society.
Our hiring process
We want you to bring your whole self to the process. Applications are anonymised until interview stage, and we’re happy to support any adjustments. Share your feedback via our candidate survey when applying to help us improve. We may close early if we receive high interest (with 48 hours’ notice). Some roles may require a DBS check as part of our safer recruitment commitment. Thinking about using AI during the recruitment process? we know this can be helpful in many ways but remember to include your personal and authentic self too. Your voice and experience are what really set you apart.
Giving back to you
At Alzheimer’s Society, we value our people and take a total reward approach to pay and benefits. You’ll enjoy a generous double-matched pension scheme, 27 days’ annual leave (plus bank holidays and wellbeing days), and access to a free Bupa Cash Plan, 24/7 EAP, Thrive mental wellbeing support, and virtual GP services. Our Society Plus platform offers exclusive discounts, wellbeing resources, and recognition schemes, while our flexible working, family-friendly policies, and life assurance provide peace of mind and work/life balance. We also offer a free Will-writing service and long service awards to recognise your ongoing commitment.