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The SEA LIFE TRUST is an international marine conservation charity dedicated to protecting the world’s oceans and marine life. We champion the need for plastic-free oceans, sustainable fishing, effective Marine Protected Areas, and an end to the exploitation of marine life in captivity. Through global campaigns and the direct care of marine animals in our sanctuaries, we inspire positive change every day.
 

We are now seeking an experienced and passionate Trust & Foundation Fundraising Manager on a 3-month fixed-term contract to take the lead on securing high-value grants that will make a real difference to ocean conservation. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape our trust and foundation strategy, develop new partnerships, and grow sustainable income to fund impactful projects around the world.

This can be based at any UK attraction or office, and we will consider full-time and part-time. Interview dates: 23rd and 24th June.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Drive the delivery of the SEA LIFE TRUST fundraising strategy by prioritising and expanding trust and foundation income streams.

• Build and manage a strong pipeline of trust and foundation prospects, focusing on multi-year and high-value funding opportunities.

• Write compelling, tailored cases for support and funding applications aligned to the objectives of each prospective funder.

• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with existing funders, ensuring outstanding stewardship through regular updates and impact reporting.

• Collaborate with colleagues across our sanctuaries and within Merlin Entertainments’ Conservation, Welfare & Education team to identify fundable projects and areas of need.

• Support forecasting and budgeting alongside the Senior Head of Global Fundraising & Partnerships, ensuring income targets are met or exceeded.

• Monitor, evaluate and adapt fundraising approaches to maximise success and impact.

• Develop robust reporting and tracking systems to manage fundraising activity and report progress to senior leadership.

• Occasionally represent the SEA LIFE TRUST at internal and external meetings, events, and donor briefings.

• Support other fundraising activities as required, including corporate sponsorship and partnership opportunities.

About You

• A strong awareness of the SEA LIFE TRUST’s mission and a deep passion for protecting our oceans.

• Proven experience in securing high-value (5/6-figure) grants from trusts and foundations.

• A strategic, data-driven approach to fundraising with a focus on return on investment.

• Skilled in relationship-building, with the ability to engage senior decision-makers and tailor asks for diverse audiences.

• A confident and compelling communicator, particularly in written English, with an eye for detail and tone.

• Experience in budgeting, financial forecasting, and reporting against income targets.

• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Proactive, self-motivated, and approachable.

• Resilient, results-oriented, and always willing to learn from setbacks.

• Friendly, collaborative, and passionate about conservation.

• Comfortable navigating a continuously evolving charity environment.

Benefits

We’re growing fast and alongside a fun and friendly environment, we offer a fabulous package and amazing prospects – ideal if you’re already fantastic and want to become even better (our magic can help here).Benefits include Pension, Life Assurance, discretionary company bonus, 25 days’ holiday and, of course, a Merlin Magic Pass which gives you and your friends and family free admission to all of our attractions worldwide, as well as 25% discount in our retail shops and restaurants and 40% discount on LEGO.

Permanent, Full Time

Circa £40,000 plus competitive benefits

Do you want to make a difference?

The RAF Benevolent Fund is the leading welfare charity for the RAF. Every year we make a real difference to over 40,000 people who benefit from our services. Working at the Fund is more than sitting at your desk ad in this role you will have the opportunity to be part of our RAF Family.  Alongside helping our beneficiaries, we also get to hang out with Spitfires and Typhoons, take part in a Dambusters bike ride, attend events like Royal Ascot, the Chelsea Flower Show, and the Bomber Command Memorial Service. Every day you will make a difference and play your part in changing the lives of others and helping people in the RAF Family get through the toughest of times.

It doesn’t matter how long someone served or when. If they were part of the RAF, they and their family are part of our RAF Family. We will always be here to support them when they need it most.

Join the RAF Family and play your part in making a difference.

Do you want to play a part in what we do?

People are at the heart of what we do. Together we:

· Help reduce social isolation and loneliness among veterans. 

· We support ill or injured men and women to have a safe place to call home, a home that meets their specific needs.

· We fund youth services on stations to provide clubs and activities for the children of serving personnel who move every few years.

· We provide grants to help with the cost of living. But this is just a few of the ways we help.

We are seeking an individual to join the RAF Benevolent Fund’s Digital Marketing team as a Digital Marketing Officer. The role requires the individual to contribute to the planning process for the Funds paid and organic social media channels, PPC, SEO, website management and email marketing programme, contribute to managing external agencies, meeting income targets, monitoring and reporting on results. The role also requires an excellent understanding of current and emerging technology, particularly in relation to social media and email marketing.

The successful candidate will have experience of working within the digital marketing space and a busy marketing and communications environment.

The role will be office based at our London HQ, with a minimum of three days working in the office per week. The successful candidate for this role will need to be Basic DBS checked and prove they have the right to work in the UK.

To apply, please click on this link and send your CV, together with a cover letter detailing why you believe you are suitable for this role, providing examples of how you meet the job profile when you apply through our recruitment portal.

The closing date for applications is Tuesday 17th June 2025, 5:00pm.

A copy of the Fund’s Candidate Privacy Notice can be found on our website. As an equal opportunities employer, the Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. The Fund takes safeguarding seriously, and appropriate background checks will be completed. You can find out more about our commitment to safeguarding on our website. The RAF Benevolent Fund follows Safer Recruitment practices as it strives to ensure that everyone who comes into contact with the Fund will be protected from harm. The successful candidate for this role will need to be Basic DBS checked and prove they have the right to work in the UK. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join the Fund.

 

The Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund is a Registered Charity (No. 1081009).

The new post of Financial Controller will be responsible for all aspects of finance and in so doing help our charity to create magical memories for sick children. We have recently moved into a modern new office, have appointed a new CEO and are celebrating 35 years of Wish granting across the UK. So, it is an exciting time to join our dedicated team, some of whom work remotely or from our Scotland office.

 Reporting to the CEO, you will work with all parts of our charity and be able to work to deadlines. Using QuickBooks and ThankQ as part of your daily tasks you will play a pivotal role in driving the finance department, producing reports, analysing them and presenting to the CEO and Trustees.

Salary: £38,000 - £40,000 per year

Contract type: Permanent

Location: UK (minimum 2 days a week in our London office)

Work pattern: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week with the opportunity for flexible working hours

Reporting to: Head of Finance and Operations

Please submit an anonymised CV and covering letter (please remove any identifying details such as name, address, photos) by midnight on 07 July 2025.

Your covering letter should outline:

• Your motivations for applying to Mission 44
• How this role fits into your career plans 
• Experience (professional, voluntary or lived) that makes you a great fit for this role in line with our values and the criteria outlined in this job description.

About the Role

In this new role, you will contribute to enhancing the finance function within a growing and dynamic international charitable foundation. The role will enable you to work and continue your professional development across many aspects of the finance function. 

You will play an important part in our finance team’s further growth and professionalisation as Mission 44 extends its reach as a charity working in multiple countries. You will have the opportunity to gain further hands-on experience in driving our day-to-day finance processes, while also leading key projects to enhance our systems and put in place effective financial management of our new US entity. 

This role forms part of our Operations Team, currently comprising our Chief Operating Officer, our Head of Finance and Operations (HoFO), our Chief of Staff, our People and Culture Manager and our Operations Officer. A key part of your role will be acting as finance business partner to our other teams - impact, fundraising and communications - and demonstrating a customer service mindset in helping them achieve their objectives.

We’re looking for a finance professional, newly-qualified or working towards a chartered accountant qualification, wanting to develop their skills and career in a comprehensive finance role and contribute to our mission of helping young people thrive.

Roles and Responsibilities

Accounting (40%)

• Oversee day-to-day transactions, including accounts payable and receivable, for both the UK charity and the newly created US charity
• Ensure that accurate and comprehensive records of accounting evidence for all transactions are maintained
• Monitor cashflow
• Support the HoFO in the month-end process
• Oversee and control monthly payroll with external payroll provider
• Oversee and control VAT returns with external accountants
• Check monthly Balance Sheet reconciliations
• Develop the purchase order system

Financial Planning & Analysis (35%)

• Support the HoFO in the preparation of the monthly management accounts
• Control all accounts payable in dialogue with budget holders
• Finance business partnering with budget holders and the Senior Leadership Team
• Control and account for the use of restricted funds, in alignment with donor requirements and with the Impact team
• Collaborate with the fundraising team to support forecasting and income tracking

Statutory accounts and audit (10%)

• Support the HoFO in the year-end processes
• Support the HoFO in the preparation of statutory accounts, supervising outsourced accountants
• Support audit requests
• Ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations and standards, including charity-specific requirements

Operations (15%)

• Responsible for the financial management of grant payments, in coordination with Grant Managers and Grant Budget Holders
• Drive good practice in procurement and manage the relationship with suppliers
• Support the wider Ops team in ad hoc projects and activities

Skills and experience

Essential

• Newly qualified or part qualified, working towards a chartered accountant qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
• Able to be hands-on in a small finance team
• Able to drive relationships with outsourced accountants
• Fluent in using spreadsheets for financial information
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to clearly explain complex financial data and concepts to non-finance staff and stakeholders to support decision-making
• Strong critical thinker with keen attention to detail
• Experience of project management and knowledge of project management principles
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in finance or accounting roles, preferably within the non-profit sector
• A passion for and deep understanding of Mission 44’s values

Desirable

• Experience working with Xero
• Experience in a grant-giving organisation
• Experience of working in an international organisation
• Experience of working in a start-up or rapid-growth organisation
• Knowledge of Charity Statement Of Recommended Practice (SORP)

Personal Qualities 

• Passionate about supporting and empowering young people to thrive and succeed
• Highly collaborative, adept at building and maintaining relationships with a wide range of stakeholders
• Customer service mindset, committed to consistency and quality of delivery for colleagues, and embracing feedback
• Committed to inclusion, promoting and embracing diverse perspectives
• Self-starting and flexible, able to adapt to rapidly changing priorities
• High accuracy and attention to detail
• Able to manage the day-to-day while also driving forward longer-term projects and priorities 
• Resilient and adaptable in the face of ambiguity, remaining focused, resourceful, and effective when navigating complex or uncertain situations
• Strong and evidenced commitment to learning, continuous professional development and improvement

Benefits

• Enjoy 28 days annual leave, plus a day for your birthday
• Use our cycle-to-work scheme and free gym access
• Save for retirement with our generous pension package
• We finish every Friday at noon in August
• Optional health insurance and access to an EAP
• Professional development budget of £1k
• Unlimited volunteering leave, as agreed with your manager
• Wellbeing allowance to spend in whatever way works for you
• Competitive parental leave package

Fixed Term Contract until March 2026
Hybrid – Remote with travel to London (approx. 12 times per year)

Goodman Masson are delighted to be supporting a leading social interest organisation, Social Investment Business (SIB), with their search for a Governance and Assurance Manager.

This role will sit at the heart of a government-funded programme supporting the youth sector. It is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong governance and assurance experience who is passionate about using their skills to drive effective, transparent grant-making.

About the Role

The Governance and Assurance Manager will lead on the organisation and oversight of key panels and committees, ensuring that governance standards are upheld and that decision-making processes are clear, well-documented, and auditable. The role also involves delivering assurance activities to maintain integrity across the grant-making process and reporting to a range of stakeholders, including government partners.

You will work closely with internal teams such as operations, finance, and data, as well as external funders, to ensure accurate reporting, robust assurance, and a consistent governance framework.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage governance for grant assessment panels and investment committees

• Coordinate meetings, prepare high-quality materials, and take minutes

• Ensure adherence to terms of reference and delegated authority frameworks

• Liaise with government departments regarding governance items and reporting

• Perform assurance checks on grant-making and identify areas for improvement

• Support risk management and compliance with government expenditure rules

• Contribute to internal and external audit processes

Person Specification

• Experience in governance administration and/or internal audit or risk assurance

• Exceptional attention to detail and strong analytical skills

• Skilled at working with senior stakeholders and presenting complex information clearly

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Organised, proactive, and capable of managing multiple priorities

• Strong commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion

• Experience with Salesforce (desirable but not essential)

About the Organisation

SIB’s values – People First, Curious, Bold, Collaborative, and Accountable – are embedded in all areas of their work. They offer a collaborative, inclusive culture with flexible hybrid working and a strong focus on professional development and wellbeing.

For more about SIB and their values:

We are seeking a strategic, relationship-focused Head of Development and Philanthropy to lead our fundraising and donor engagement and to oversee our external communications function. This senior role is vital to growing philanthropic income specifically through endowment building by nurturing strong supporter relationships and enhancing the visibility and voice of Devon Community Foundation across Devon.

You will lead on fundraising strategy and delivery, working closely with the CEO and trustees to secure and steward donations from individuals, trusts, corporates, and legacy gifts. You will also line manage the Communications and Marketing Manager, supporting them to refine and deliver a clear, consistent, and impactful communications strategy that engages donors, partners, and communities.

A key part of your role will be working alongside the grants team to advise existing donors on the most effective distribution of their funds. You will help them understand community need and opportunities, guiding their decision-making so their giving delivers meaningful, evidence-led impact.

The Pilgrim Trust
Finance Manager
Salary: £60,000 per annum pro rata (£36,000 actual salary)
Permanent, part-time – 3 days (21 hours) a week
Hybrid working, typically two days in office
Office based in Somerset House, London WC2R 1LA
Closest stations: Temple, Embankment, Charing Cross

The Pilgrim Trust is an independent charitable trust founded in 1930 with a mission to preserve the UK’s heritage and improve the life chances of those facing the greatest challenges. We are a small, committed team working collaboratively to ensure our funding makes a lasting impact. Each year, we award around £3 million in grants to projects across the UK. 

We are now seeking an experienced and values-driven Finance Manager to oversee our financial operations, support our investment strategy, and contribute to the continued success and integrity of the Trust. 

You’ll be a strategic thinker with excellent attention to detail and a genuine interest in the charitable sector. A confident communicator and collaborative team player, you’ll work closely with the Director, Trustees, investment advisers, and grant partners to ensure our finances are expertly managed.

Key areas of responsibility:

• Lead our finances: Manage day-to-day financial operations, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting using cloud-based systems (we currently use SAGE).
• Be our financial steward: Ensure compliance with charity accounting standards and act as the main point of contact for auditors, HMRC, banks and other relevant authorities.
• Plan with clarity: Prepare management accounts, cash flow forecasts and annual financial statements, and support financial planning with timely insights and analysis.
• Support our grant making: Oversee grant payments, maintain accurate records and assess applicant financials when required.
• Steer our investments: Work closely with the Director, Finance Committee, and investment advisers to monitor our portfolio, implement strategy and track performance.
• Enable change: Review and develop our financial systems to ensure they are robust, efficient and fit for purpose.

What you'll bring:

• Professional qualification: ACA, ACCA, CIMA, AAT Level 4 – or equivalent experience.
• Charity finance expertise: Strong understanding of charity accounting (SORP) and the regulatory environment.
• Tech confidence: Familiarity with cloud-based financial systems, Excel, and ideally grant management software (e.g., Flexigrant).
• Analytical insight: Skilled at turning numbers into stories and recommendations.
• Process mindset: Experience improving financial systems and processes.
• Collaborative spirit: A team player who shares our values and takes pride in supporting colleagues and grantees.

How to Apply:
The Pilgrim’s Trust are proud to partner with Allen Lane and Iain Slinn for this recruitment. To apply please reach out to Iain to book in a meeting to discuss the role further.

Timeline:
Closing deadline: 6th June 
1st stage Interviews: w/c 16th June

About the role

Looking for a role where your relationship skills can help protect the planet? Join ClientEarth’s Philanthropy team and help grow the support we need to drive real change. ClientEarth is a leading environmental law charity working across four impact areas: Climate, Nature, Health and Justice. You will manage a mix of donors from individuals to foundations and work with teams across Europe to build lasting partnerships. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a collaborative and creative development team that supports a purpose driven organisation.

Meet your Manager

In this role you will be managed by Sebastien De Menthon who is a Philanthropy Manager and joined ClientEarth in 2022, based in London. Sebastien discovered ClientEarth while studying anthropology and law at university. The high-leverage legal approach to achieve tangible progress on the climate and biodiversity crisis was immediately appealing. Since joining ClientEarth as a Philanthropy Officer, Sebastien has progressed to the Philanthropy Manager position where he supports and oversees two members of the Philanthropy Team. He has found that working in the Philanthropy Team has been a fantastic way to support ClientEarth's mission while learning about the world and developing skills in relationship management and communication. 

Main Duties

• Actively manage donor relationships across assigned portfolio of largely UK supporters with first class stewardship and reporting to secure renewals and uplifts of approximately £1m per annum.
• Develop the pipeline of new donors through effective prospect research, network mapping and connecting with new contacts at external and internal events as a representative of ClientEarth
• Support the Philanthropy Manager, Philanthropy Lead for Europe and all the Philanthropy team to create the conditions for success in the European Philanthropy Team. Collaborating with colleagues across Europe inclusively to achieve shared goals, strengthen processes and model ClientEarth’s core values of courage, collaboration, integrity and care
• Keep up to date with fundraising trends and ensure these are worked into internal activities and planning
• Build a strong network of internal relationships across programme teams to facilitate engagement between legal staff and donors

See the job description (below) for a full list of duties for this role.

Role requirements

• Experience of providing best practice donor stewardship and relationship development with demonstrable evidence of securing or managing five and six figure gifts (essential)
• Experience of identifying, cultivating and soliciting prospects (essential)
• Experience of raising funds from donors in different geographies (desirable)
• Ability to influence internal and external stakeholders to achieve fundraising objectives (essential)
• Ability to represent ClientEarth with a range of external stakeholders both in-person and online (essential)
• An interest and understanding of environmental issues (desirable)

See the job description (below) for a full list of requirements for this role.

Note to candidates: We know that long lists of criteria can be daunting and that some candidates will not apply for a role unless they feel they are 100% qualified. If you feel you meet at least some of the essential criteria, we still encourage you to apply.

Further Information

Have a question about this job? Please visit our Careers site for advice on applying, FAQs, and more.

Flexible working:  We are proud to be a Flexa accredited Employer. Visit our Flexa Employer page for more information on our approach to flexible working. Our flexible working policy allows our people the choice to decide to work from home/another location in the country where their contract of employment is issued for 80% of their month, with the other 20% of their month being office-based  See our Benefits page for more.

ClientEarth values diversity and inclusion and the benefits this brings. We aim to appoint the most suitable candidate at all times and welcome applications from people from all different backgrounds. 

Please note that ClientEarth is only able to employ those who have the pre-existing legal right to work in the UK.

ClientEarth is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice or legal services to third parties

Are you someone who thrives on accuracy, organisation, and meaningful impact?  Join us as a Finance & Compliance Executive and help us deliver the essential work that keeps our youth-focused programmes thriving. In this role, you’ll play a vital part in managing funding contracts, supporting operations teams, and ensuring we meet the requirements of our funders—so that more young people can access the opportunities they deserve.

You’ll be at the heart of the action—tracking funding, compiling reports, monitoring contract compliance, and liaising with staff to ensure our delivery meets all necessary guidelines. Your attention to detail will help maintain accurate records, support timely claim submissions, and ensure we meet funder expectations with confidence and clarity. Being a whizz at Excel will also help immensely in this role. 

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is methodical, collaborative, and passionate about making a difference behind the scenes. You'll work with teams across the organisation, support compliance with vital audit requirements, and help shape action plans that drive ongoing improvements.

Whether you’ve previously worked in payroll, office administration, finance administration, or contract management—we’d love to hear from you. We value potential as much as experience, and we’re excited to welcome someone who shares our passion for helping young people succeed.

Marie Curie is the UK's leading end-of-life charity. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK, the only provider across all 4 nations, delivering community nursing and hospice care across the country, while providing information and support on all aspects of dying, death, and bereavement. Our leading research pushes the boundaries of what we know about good end-of-life, and our campaigns fight for a world where everyone gets to have the best possible quality of life while living with an illness, they're likely to die from.

Are you passionate about supporting impactful research that makes a real difference in people's lives? Join Marie Curie's Research Management and Impact team - a dynamic group dedicated to advancing palliative and end of life care through strategic research funding and partnerships. We manage a diverse portfolio of research grants, collaborate with leading institutions, and champion research that drives meaningful change.

As a Research Officer, you'll play a pivotal role in the administration and financial management of Marie Curie's research grants. Your work to manage and monitor Marie Curie's research grants will directly support the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based research that informs policy and practice in end of life care. This is a fantastic opportunity for a detail-oriented and proactive individual to contribute to a mission-driven organisation and help shape the future of palliative care research.

Main responsibilities:
- Lead on financial management of Marie Curie's research grants, including monitoring expenditure and processing invoices.
- Provide day-to-day administrative support for the research grant portfolio, including reporting and compliance.
- Maintain and update grant management, research reporting and finance systems.
- Manage pre-award processes for the Research Impact Fund and support other grant schemes.
- Track and report on research outputs and impact, supporting internal and external communications.
- Liaise with grant holders, research partners, and internal teams to ensure smooth delivery of research grant activities.

Key Criteria:
- Previous experience in financial and administrative management in a research, charity, or academic setting.
- Proven ability to self-manage workload and effectively prioritise multiple tasks to meet tight deadlines.
- Proactiveness and willingness to take the initiative.
- Experience in health-related research and/or interest in palliative and end of life care research will be an advantage.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and ability to work successfully with a wide range of colleagues.
- Excellent written English skills and strong attention to detail.

Please see the full job description .

Application & Interview Process
- As part of your online application, you will be asked for a CV and Cover Letter. Please review both the advert and job description and outline your most relevant skills, experience and knowledge for the role.
- Closeing date for applications: June 30th, 2025

Salary: £26,370-29,297 per annum (+ £3,500 London Weighting Allowance, if applicable[LM2] )
Contract: Permanent, full-time (35 hours per week)
Based: Hybrid. Home-based and at least 2 days a week in our Embassy Gardens office in London[LM3] .

Benefits you'll LOVE:
- Flexible working. We're happy to discuss flexible working at the interview stage.
- 25 days annual leave (exclusive of Bank Holidays)
- Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme (we will match your contribution up to 7.5%)
- Loan schemes for bikes; computers and season tickets
- Continuous professional development opportunities.
- Industry-leading training programmes
- Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programmes
- Enhanced bereavement, family friendly and sickness benefits
- Access to Blue Light Card membership
- Subsidised Eye Care

Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.

We are committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.

Are you passionate about communities, and the local organisations that help them thrive?
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Do you love bringing people together to make things happen?
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Are you organised, thoughtful, and excited to work at the heart of local infrastructure?

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We’re looking for a Projects Officer to join our small team at NAVCA.

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This is a role that sits at the heart of local and national - supporting infrastructure organisations across the country to build capacity, deliver impact and drive change. From shaping local delivery to supporting national projects, you’ll play a key role in making sure communities can take action on the things that matter to them.

About the role

You’ll be part of the team delivering NAVCA’s projects – from grant-funded initiatives to responsive support. You’ll work directly with our members, and make sure everything runs smoothly and is properly reported.  

In particular, the post-holder will lead delivery of projects to build capacity in communities – identifying members to deliver capacity building support to local voluntary sector organisations. They will also work closely with the wider team to ensure timely and effective delivery of responsive project activity and NAVCA’s core member services.

This is a brilliant opportunity if you enjoy project management and working with people, and want to make a real difference to social action across England.

About you

We are looking for someone proactive, curious and highly organised – with great communication skills. You’ll bring experience of delivering projects and working with partners, ideally in a grant or contract-funded environment.  

We are looking for someone who is passionate about the work of the voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector. Having experience in the VCSE sector is ideal, but not essential.

Are you an experienced Head of Fundraising? Do you have the expertise lead on the development of an aspiring and robust fundraising strategy to support the future vision of Stonewall? You will focus on uplfiting all fundraising income streams through proactive stewardship, innovation and creativity. Do you have the skills and drive to build important and purposeful relationships across all categories of engagement?

Stonewall are looking for a confident, engaging and driven leader who is keen to support the aims and vision of the organisation to ensure success.

An inspiring and motivated manager who role models and embeds our values and standards of behaviour for those you work with both internally and externally to ensure we;

• Steward and retain our existing donors
• Expands the reach from Grants and Trust Foundations
• Develops and grows relationships with major donors
• Expands our reach with Corporate Sponsorship
 
Stonewall is a LGBTQ charity. Over the last 35 years, we have helped create transformative change for LGBTQ people in the UK. Our campaigns drive positive change in public attitudes and public policy.

You would be a key part of a small team of driven, passionate people who are working together to deliver meaningful and tangible progress for LGBTQ people.

For this role we are looking for a strong leader to take us to the next level in our fundraising . Someone who demonstrates clear understanding of the value of great stewardship and relationship building. Someone who can make an impact and engage in the communication of our vision and purpose. If you're looking for your next career move, and think you fit the bill we'd love to hear from you.
 
Salary: £60,000
Department: Fundraising/Income
Vacancy Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 30 June 2025
 
You may also have experience in the following: Fundraising Manager, Senior Fundraising Manager, Fundraising Engagement Manager, Senior Fundraising Engagement Manager, Fundraising Engagement, Community Engagement, Senior Fundraising Officer, Fundraising, Fundraiser, Senior Fundraiser, Business Development, Business Development Manager, Account Manager, Account Management, Supporter Engagement, Relationship Management, Customer Relationship Manager, Client Relationship Manager, Charity, Charities, NFP, Not for Profit, Third Sector etc.
 
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Prospectus is pleased to be partnering with our client to appoint their new Trusts, Foundations Manager. Championing new ideas in contemporary art since 1970, the gallery has presented pioneering exhibitions for half a century from a wide range of emerging practitioners to the most internationally recognised artists of our time.  

This is a full-time, permanent role paying a salary of £34,000 - £37,500 per annum and the postholder will be working in a hybrid model from their offices in London.

The Trusts, and Foundations Manager will be responsible for preparing applications to trusts, foundations, statutory funders and cultural institutes in line with agreed priorities and strategy. Reporting to the Head of Trusts, Foundations & Government, you will deliver in collaboration the trust fundraising strategy and identify and research opportunities to build active pipelines of new trust prospects for the organisation's projects.    

The selected candidate will have a demonstrable track record of securing grants from trusts, foundations and other grant-making bodies and will have extensive experience of developing grant funding bids, evaluation reports and project budgets. You will ideally have familiarity with Arts Council England priorities and funding processes and will have proven experience of donor management and stewardship too.    

If you have any disability and would like assistance with completing an application then please contact Ariha Semontee at Prospectus. 

If you feel you meet some of the criteria but not all, we really hope you'll enquire and learn more. Prospectus can advise and support on each part of the role and hopefully your application, so we look forward to hearing from you.            

At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application. In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance and begin to prepare your supporting statement. 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 speaking with you soon.

The focus of this role will be delivery of administrative support to the fundraising team. You will be the first point of contact for new individual supporters and play a key role in our stewardship and engagement plans. You will be involved in gathering feedback and experiences from our visitors so that we can show our impact. You will have an important role to make sure our database, record keeping and financial systems are accurate and fully up to date. You will assist the Fundraising Manager to generate financial and impact reports for use internally and externally. The post holder’s key tasks will be as follows:

Key responsibilities:

Supporter care and communication (30%)

·Act as the first point of contact for fundraising enquiries, including in person visits, ensuring a positive, personalised and friendly approach.

·Proactively and reactively communicate with new and existing supporters to thank and steward, in line with our established stewardship plans and practices. This will be via phone, email, letter, social media and in person.

·In collaboration with the Fundraising Manager produce materials and resources to support our stewardship of donors and supporters. This will include preparation of newsletters, social media content, marketing/fundraising materials and helping to plan and deliver supporter and participation events.

·Assist with systematic gathering and presentation of visitor feedback from a range of stakeholders including participants, group leaders, parents and teachers. This will be through face-to-face conversations, online events, surveys and through collating evidence gathered routinely by teams at Bendrigg.

Financial administration (25%)

·Working with the Finance Manager and Fundraising Manager, accurately process, record and reconcile donations received from a variety of sources.

·Log donations using a combination of manual data entry, automated imports, and third-party integrations with our fundraising database.

·Confidently run internal reports to generate statistics and impact measurements for use in our accounting and grant reports.

·Manage the charity’s Gift Aid submissions in line with HMRC guidance.

Database support (20%)

·Record supporters, donations, activities and communications accurately on the fundraising database.

·Ensure the database is fully up-to-date and complies with data protection regulations including GDPR.

·Export fundraising data and generate reports for the fundraising team.

·Maximise proficiency with the database through training, development, and opportunities to network and share best practice with other charities.

·Become the team’s database expert, creating processes and procedures, being the first point of contact for colleagues with database queries and championing the use of the database among the fundraising team.

Team administrative support (15%)

·Manage our third-party donation platforms.

·Work with the fundraising team to maintain our stock of fundraising materials.

·Maintain Bendrigg’s website pages related to fundraising and supporter care.

·Contribute to the planning process for the team’s calendar of fundraising appeals and activities.

·Help the Fundraising Coordinator prepare for and deliver events and other community initiatives.

·With guidance from the Fundraising Coordinator, support with the induction and care of fundraising volunteers.

Office support (5%)

·Help the rest of the onsite Income & Engagement Team providing a 'reception' service including answering the door, greeting and signposting visitors, accepting deliveries, answering the main office phone and directing calls.

 

Further responsibilities (5%)

·Participate in the day-to-day work of the organisation – such as attending team meetings, producing reports and taking a flexible approach to general administrative duties.

·Complete internal and external training appropriate to the role.

This is not an exhaustive list, and you will be able to undertake such duties as may reasonably be expected, within the scope and rank of this post.