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About Overcoming MS:
Every five minutes, someone, somewhere in the world is diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS). For many, those words are followed by fear, uncertainty and unanswered questions. Too often, people leave appointments without knowing how nutrition, exercise, stress management and other evidence-based lifestyle changes can play an important role alongside medical treatment.
Overcoming MS is the leading global charity dedicated to helping everyone with MS live well. We turn the best available evidence into practical support people can use every day. Together with our global community and healthcare professionals, we're working to make healthy lifestyle support part of everyday MS care.
We're entering an exciting new chapter. Over the next three years, we're investing in growing philanthropy to diversify income, build long-term sustainability and reach more people living with MS than ever before. This newly created role will play a pivotal part in making that ambition a reality.
Job summary:
As our Philanthropy Manager, you'll lead our trusts and foundations fundraising while building meaningful relationships with major donors who share our vision. Working closely with the Director of Fundraising & Communications, CEO and Trustees, you'll help build and grow our philanthropy programme, securing significant gifts and developing long-term partnerships that enable more people living with MS to access trusted information, evidence-based lifestyle guidance and a supportive community.
This is a rare opportunity for an ambitious fundraiser who enjoys building something new. You'll have the freedom to shape a growing philanthropy programme, develop new opportunities and play a central role in delivering our fundraising strategy.
About you
You're an experienced relationship fundraiser with a successful track record in trusts and foundations and/or major donor fundraising.
You'll bring:
- A proven track record of securing significant five-figure gifts and grants, with experience developing or securing six-figure funding opportunities.
- Excellent proposal and bid writing skills.
- Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management experience.
- Confidence working with philanthropists, senior decision-makers and trustees.
- The ability to balance strategic thinking with delivering ambitious income targets.
- Excellent communication, organisation and influencing skills.
Most importantly, you'll share our belief that everyone living with MS deserves access to trusted information, practical support and hope for the future.
Key responsibilities and duties:
The role comprises of the following key areas of responsibility:
Trusts and Foundations
- Lead and develop our trusts and foundations fundraising programme.
- Build and manage a strong pipeline of prospective charitable trusts and foundations.
- Research and identify new funding opportunities aligned to Overcoming MS' strategic priorities.
- Develop compelling funding applications, reports and proposals.
- Deliver excellent stewardship and timely reporting to existing funders.
Major Donors
- Develop and manage relationships with existing and prospective major donors.
- Work with the Director of Fundraising & Communications, CEO and Trustees to identify, cultivate, solicit and steward prospective philanthropists.
- Develop tailored cultivation and stewardship plans aligned to supporters' interests and motivations.
- Prepare personalised proposals, presentations and impact reports.
- Secure significant five-figure gifts while developing and progressing opportunities capable of generating transformational six-figure support.
Philanthropy development
- Research and identify opportunities to grow both restricted and unrestricted income.
- Develop compelling cases for support that communicate the impact and ambition of Overcoming MS.
- Collaborate with colleagues across fundraising, communications and services to translate our evidence, insight and organisational priorities into inspiring funding propositions.
- Contribute to philanthropy strategy, pipeline development, income forecasting and long-term fundraising growth.
- Maintain accurate fundraising records, prospect pipelines and reporting through our CRM system.
- Support donor cultivation events and opportunities to deepen supporter engagement.
Compliance and representation
- Act as an ambassador for Overcoming MS, building relationships that increase awareness and support for our work.
- Ensure fundraising activity complies with the Fundraising Regulator's Code of Fundraising Practice, GDPR and organisational policies.
- Keep up to date with fundraising best practice and sector developments.
Person Specification
We're looking for someone who is excited by the opportunity to build, grow and shape a philanthropy programme that will help more people live well with MS.
Essential
- Proven experience securing significant five-figure gifts and grants from trusts and foundations and/or major donors, with experience developing or securing six-figure funding opportunities.
- An excellent track record of developing successful funding applications, compelling proposals and persuasive cases for support.
- Experience identifying, cultivating, soliciting and stewarding high-value supporters.
- Outstanding written communication skills, with the ability to translate evidence and impact into compelling fundraising propositions.
- Strong relationship-building and influencing skills, with confidence engaging philanthropists, trustees and senior stakeholders.
- Experience managing fundraising pipelines and using CRM systems.
- Excellent organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently.
- A proactive, collaborative and solutions-focused approach.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- A commitment to the mission and values of Overcoming MS.
Desirable
- Experience working within a health, disability or medical charity.
- Experience working with volunteer leaders, ambassadors or Boards.
- Experience using Dynamics 365 or a similar CRM system.
- An understanding of multiple sclerosis or an interest in evidence-based lifestyle approaches to long-term health.
This job description outlines the main responsibilities of the role but is not intended to be an exhaustive list. Duties may evolve over time, and the post-holder may be required to undertake other reasonable tasks consistent with the level of the role.
Why join us?
You'll join an ambitious, evidence-led charity with a global reach, where you'll have the opportunity to shape a growing philanthropy programme from the ground up.
We offer:
- Fully remote working within the UK.
- 28 days annual leave (FTE - pro rata for part-time) plus a day off for your birthday and bank holidays.
- 5% pension scheme.
- Genuine flexibility around how your 22.5 hours are worked across the week.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Opportunities for professional development and growth.
- The opportunity to work closely with the CEO, Trustees and senior colleagues to build a sustainable philanthropy programme.
- The chance to make a lasting difference for people living with MS.
How to apply
Please click on the ‘apply now’ button and send your CV and a covering letter.
In your covering letter, please let us know:
- Your motivation for applying for the role.
- Your notice period.
- Your current location.
Application timeline:
- Closing date: 9am on Thursday 13th August.
- First round interviews: Tuesday 18th August online via Microsoft Teams.
- Second round interviews: TBC.
Please respond ASAP, as we will start screening candidates as soon as we receive applications.
Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion:
We want Overcoming MS to be a welcoming, inclusive and supportive place to work, where people feel valued and able to thrive. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and communities, particularly those currently underrepresented in the charity sector.
We know that people sometimes hesitate to apply unless they meet every requirement listed. If this role feels like a good fit for you, we’d still encourage you to apply.
If you need reasonable adjustments or information in a different format during the recruitment process, please contact us.
Registered Charity
11 - 20
We're here for everyone with MS who wants to take control of their health and wellbeing.
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Job description
Overall purpose of role
As WeProtect Global Alliance Fundraising and Grants Manager,you will:
- Lead the day-to-day management of a multi-donor grant portfolio (restricted and unrestricted) to ensure donor obligations are met in full and on time.
- Optimise and maintain grants management systems (calendars, trackers, templates, CRM, workflows) proportionate to a small organisation operating at global scale.
- Produce and co-ordinate high-quality donor reporting and contribute to renewal and proposal development, working closely with the Head of Development and collaborating with the Deputy Head of Operations and Finance, as well as colleagues in the Strategy and Members teams.
- Ensure and strengthen donor compliance, due diligence, and data assurance across the grant lifecycle in line with donor requirements, relevant regulations (including UK and EU), and best practice standards (including GDPR).
- Support the Head of Development and Deputy Head of Operations and Finance with grant budgets, forecasts and pipeline, supporting decision-making by the Executive Team and Board.
Key responsibilities
Portfolio ownership & planning
- Maintain a live grants calendar covering deliverables, reports, payments, audits and evaluations; ensure all internal and donor deadlines are met.
- Act as primary point of contact for assigned donors on contractual, reporting, and routine relationship matters, escalating strategically as needed.
Reporting & stewardship
- Coordinate the production of timely, accurate and outcome-focused narrative and financial reports, synthesising inputs from programme, policy, finance and leadership colleagues.
- Support contract amendments/variations, no-cost extensions, and budget realignments in collaboration with the Head of Development and Deputy Head of Operations and Finance.
Compliance, risk & due diligence
- Interpret, operationalise, and ensure adherence to donor terms and conditions, including eligibility rules, procurement, safeguarding, DEI, anti-fraud, and data protection requirements.
- Contribute to risk registers linked to grants and grant files (audit-ready) with clear decision trails.
- Support alignment with UK and EU regulatory frameworks and internal policies.
Budgeting, finance & cost recovery
- Support the Head of Development and Deputy Head of Operations and Finance to maintain budgets, forecasts, and cashflows to delivery plans.
- Support cost recovery and overhead allocation approaches and ensure compliant coding and reporting for restricted awards (i.e. timesheets and expense coding).
- Track income recognition and receivables against milestones; prepare payment requests/invoices as required.
Proposals, renewals & pipeline support
- Work with and report to the Head of Development to identify and develop new funding opportunities.
- Support the preparation of compelling proposals, concept notes, and donor presentations tailored to institutional, foundation, and private sector partners.
- Conduct donor research and maintain a live fundraising tracker and CRM system to support proactive pipeline management.
- Contribute to the cultivation and stewardship of funders, preparing impact reports, case studies, and donor communications.
- Coordinate cross-team inputs for donor meetings, funding campaigns, or events that support income generation.
Systems, data & process improvement
- Utilise available grants management tools (e.g., trackers, templates, checklists, shared drives/SharePoint, CRM).
· Promote disciplined data management, ensuring GDPR-compliant document storage and access controls.
- Provide training and guidance to colleagues on grant requirements and internal workflows.
Governance & internal collaboration
- Prepare or contribute to concise briefings, dashboards, and summaries for the Head of Development, Executive Team, and Global Policy Board.
- Contribute to annual planning, KPI setting, and impact measurement related to fundraising and grant delivery.
- Support continuous improvement in monitoring, evaluation, and learning.
Expectations
Cross-functional operational collaboration
- Contribute to the WeProtect Global Alliance operational compliance, financial and grant management processes and systems.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to deliver cross-functional projects that will strengthen the reach and impact of the WeProtect Global Alliance Secretariat.
Building an inclusive culture
- Play a proactive role in ensuring equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) is embedded in everything we do.
- Embrace diversity and recognise different perspectives within collaborative working to create a more impactful and effective organisation.
- Commit to ensuring all employees are treated fairly and equitably at work, feel like they belong, and promote equality in physical and mental health for all.
Other
- To attend and contribute to meetings, training, and other events as required.
- To actively participate in our supervision and appraisal process.
- To ensure that all responsibilities and activities within this post are delivered in accordance with WeProtect Global Alliance core values and relevant corporate, organisational, financial, and compliance policies.
- To travel to meetings, which may require the need to work unsociable hours, e.g. attending evening or weekend meetings.
- To adhere to relevant legal and statutory requirements including the Data Protection Act and the Health and Safety at Work Act.
- To use WeProtect Global Alliance resources responsibly.
As a global, multi-sector alliance, ensuring equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) is embedded in everything we do is a critical priority. We embrace diversity and understand that being an inclusive organisation, recognising different perspectives, will enable us to be impactful and effective. We are committed to ensuring all our employees are treated fairly and equitably at work and promoting equality in physical and mental health for all.
Person Specification
Essential criteria
Experience
1. Substantial hands-on experience managing multi-donor grants across the full lifecycle, from start-up to close-out with a diverse donor community (governments/multilaterals, trusts and foundations, and private donors), including restricted awards.
2. Proven track record coordinating high-quality donor reports and ensuring contractual compliance across multiple awards and deadlines.
3. Demonstrable experience collaborating internally and leading applications, funding reports, financial reporting (budgets, forecasts, cost recovery, and expenditure monitoring).
4. Experience of preparing concept notes, proposals, and application forms for funding opportunities.
5. Experience with grant databases/CRM.
6. Stakeholder management skills, with experience liaising with donors and supporting senior leaders with briefings and stewardship.
7. Experience in due diligence, risk management and audit-readiness for grants (e.g., procurement, safeguarding, sanctions/PEP checks, data protection).
8. Proven experience working autonomously in a fast-paced environment to deliver a broad range of donor activities.
Skills
1. Outstanding organisation and time management, with the ability to manage competing deadlines and maintain meticulous records.
2. Excellent written communication, able to synthesise complex information into clear, outcome-focused reports and proposals.
3. Financial literacy: confident reviewing budgets, variances and forecasts; advanced Excel skills and comfort with shared-working tools (MS Office, Teams, SharePoint).
4. Analytical judgement and problem-solving, with a pragmatic, solutions-focused mindset.
5. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote, international team, exercising discretion and sound judgement.
6. Commitment to safeguarding, child protection, EDI, and ethical fundraising practice.
Knowledge
1. Practical understanding of donor compliance for public/institutional and philanthropic funders, including awareness of different types of donor reporting requirements.
2. Knowledge of monitoring, evaluation and learning principles and how to evidence impact and learning in grant reports.
3. Familiarity with data protection (GDPR) and information governance in grants contexts.
4. Understanding of WeProtect Global Alliance’s mission, vision, values, and global operating context.
Other
1. A willingness to travel and work unsocial hours (time in lieu can be claimed)
2. Commitment to your own continuing professional and personal development
3. To uphold high standards of work, standards, and conduct in line with WeProtect Global Alliance values.
Desirable Criteria
1. Experience setting up or improving grants management systems (trackers, calendars, templates, workflows) proportionate to a small organisation.
2. Experience of using online funding and grant management portals.
3. Awareness of global child protection policies and procedures within the digital arena and a genuine passion for child protection
Diversity, inclusion, and equity
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation. We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those of different ages, genders, ethnicities, sexual orientations, abilities, and lived experiences. We particularly encourage applications from individuals who are part of communities that are under-represented in our sector, including Black, Asian, and other ethnic minorities, disabled people, and LGBTQ+ individuals.
Safeguarding and values
As a child-focused organisation, we have a strong commitment to child safeguarding and rigorous procedures. The successful candidate will be required to provide two referees and to undergo a criminal record check.
All staff are expected to act at all times in a manner consistent with our values and in compliance with our policies and procedures, including our Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct.
Our values are:
· Empowerment – collaboration, innovation, challenge
· Accountability – responsibility, delivery, safeguarding
· Respect – honesty, feedback, inclusion.
Please submit a CV and a covering letter of no more than two pages explaining why you would like to work for WeProtect Global Alliance summarising how you meet the person specification. Applications without a covering letter will not be considered.
Non Charity Employer
11 - 20
WeProtect Global Alliance is driven by a single mission: to protect children from the pervasive dangers of sexual exploitation and abuse online.
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Are you an experienced Registered Nurse looking for a role where you can deliver exceptional client care, develop your career, and enjoy a genuine work-life balance?
At MSI UK, we're growing our services across the West Midlands and are looking for compassionate, motivated Nurses to join our dedicated multidisciplinary team. This is an opportunity to work in a modern, supportive healthcare environment where your expertise is valued, your wellbeing matters, and every day you help make a meaningful difference to people's lives.
Why Nurses Choose MSI UK
Hear from one of our Midwives: ‘I’m excited to work in the Birmingham clinic because it’s brand new and we’ve got some brilliant facilities. It’s going to widen abortion access to people who are living in this area and make it easier to access the services they require.’
Imagine finishing work knowing you'll have your evenings free, your bank holidays protected, and your weekends largely your own. Unlike many clinical settings, this role offers a healthier balance between work and home life, allowing you to continue doing the job you love without the demands of night duty, long shifts, or unpredictable rotas.
You'll primarily be based at our modern Marston Green Treatment Centre, with travel required to work across our West Midlands centres. Our facilities offer a professional, welcoming environment with on-site parking, staff rest areas, and cyclist amenities. All travel outside of your base location is reimbursed. During your first 3 months, there will be a requirement to travel to other centres with the UK to support with your training.
Invest in Your Future
At MSI UK, we believe talented Nurses deserve opportunities to grow. Whether you're looking to:
- Develop advanced clinical skills
- Progress into leadership or management
- Become involved in training and mentoring
- Specialise in safeguarding or other clinical areas
- Complete funded development programmes and apprenticeships
We'll support you with clear career pathways and ongoing professional development.
Apply today and dscover a career where your skills are valued, your development is supported, and your wellbeing matters.
How can MSI UK benefit you?
We offer a supportive, values-driven environment where your contribution is recognised and rewarded:
💰 Financial & Rewards: Aviva pension (up to 5% employer contribution), Blue Light Card discounts (4,000+ perks), Cycle to Work scheme, season ticket loan, and long-service recognition rewards.
🧘 Wellbeing & Work–Life Balance: Opportunity to buy and sell annual leave, 24/7 GP access and EAP via Westfield Health, an extra day off for your birthday, accredited Mental Health First Aiders, family-friendly policies and a national employee recognition programme.
📈 Learning & Career Development: Clear career pathways, paid training and development, accredited apprenticeships, and learning agreements to support your professional growth.
Registered Charity
501 - 1000
We have been providing NHS-funded and private abortion and vasectomy care through our network of local clinics across England for over 40 years.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.