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| Position | Fundraising Officer
| Salary | £30,000 - £32,000
| Contract type | Permanent & Full-Time
| Remote/Hybrid | Hybrid
| Days in office | 3 days per week from Croydon office, mixed with hybrid home working
| Overview and key points on the role | Are you a detail-driven, ambitious self-starter with a passion for fundraising and a commitment to supporting survivors? Do you want to help shape a bold new future for women and girls — while building your own fundraising career along the way? This is a unique opportunity to join Rape Crisis South London at a pivotal moment, as we launch our first-ever Fundraising & Communications directorate and raise the vital funds needed to meet rising demand. You’ll be working directly with the Director of Fundraising & Comms to deliver income across a diverse range of streams, from grants and individual giving to donor events and a new giving circle. You’ll be the first point of contact for many of our incredible supporters, providing thoughtful stewardship, handling enquiries, and ensuring every donor feels valued. You’ll support compelling grant applications, coordinate donor events, suggest fresh ideas, and help grow a culture of ethical, survivor-centred fundraising. You don’t need to know everything already — we’re looking for someone who is organised, curious, and ready to learn. If you’re excited by the idea of fundraising as a force for justice and want to grow alongside a new team redefining what fundraising for women and girls can look like — we want to hear from you.
What you’ll do: Help deliver income across trusts, individuals, and events, supporting a brand-new fundraising strategy Research and write small and mid-level grant applications, and help steward funders with care and professionalism Be the first point of contact for supporter enquiries, handling responses with empathy and clarity Support donor events, including major donor breakfasts — helping with planning, logistics and follow-up Contribute ideas to shape our individual giving approach and new giving circle Keep accurate records of donor activity and ensure data is handled in line with GDPR Help gather and share stories and content that demonstrate the impact of our work — always ensuring ethical storytelling
Who you are: Organised, motivated, and excited to take initiative and manage multiple priorities A strong communicator — able to write clearly, warmly, and persuasively for a range of audiences Detail-focused and able to juggle tasks while maintaining accuracy and professionalism Eager to learn and build a career in fundraising — with support from a collaborative and experienced Director Empathetic and emotionally intelligent, with the confidence to engage sensitively around the topic of sexual violence Committed to feminist values, survivor-centred approaches, and equity, diversity and inclusion
Why join us? You’ll be part of a bold, survivor-centred organisation working to end sexual violence and support women and girls across South London. You’ll help shape a new income function — gaining skills across fundraising disciplines and making a real difference to the lives of survivors. You’ll work in a dynamic, inclusive team that values creativity, care and growth. To find out more about the role and how to apply, please see the attached job description. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and especially encourage those who bring lived experience or perspectives underrepresented in the charity sector. Join us to build a future where every survivor gets the support they need — apply today.
The post is open to female applicants only as the role is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010. RCSL is an equal opportunities employer, and we are particularly keen to receive applications from women underrepresented in management and leadership roles in the violence against women and girls movement. All positions are located in the UK and require the right to work in the UK.
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Churches Conservation Trust (CCT) is the national charity caring for historic churches at risk. As the operator of the third largest heritage estate in charitable ownership in the UK, our 356 historic churches include examples of irreplaceable architecture, archaeology and art from 1,000 years of English history.
CCT has an international award-winning reputation in heritage conservation and regeneration. All churches in our care are listed, mostly Grade I and II*, and some are Scheduled Ancient Monuments.
Without our care, these buildings might have disappeared entirely. Instead, they are enjoyed as social, tourism, educational and cultural resources, kept open, in use, and living once again in the heart of their communities.
Overall job purpose
In recent years, CCT has experienced great success in applying to grant funders, including Trust and Foundations, Landfill Communities Fund, and the National Lottery Heritage Fund.
CCT’s 2025 -30 strategy focuses on delivering conservation projects across our estate and securing income from grant funders will be crucial. We will also work with local communities to address smaller conservation projects via the Community Initiative Framework.
The Grants Officer will research and identify relevant funding opportunities, build a healthy pipeline, and submit applications for project funding to meet fundraising targets during an exciting period of growth.
There will be requirement for occasional travel for project visits and team meetings.
How to apply
If you would like to apply for this role, please visit our recruitment portal. You’ll be asked to submit a CV and a short supporting statement (max 2 sides A4) outlining how you fulfil the person specification for this post.
Please note direct applications via email cannot be accepted for this role; only applications submitted through our recruitment portal will be considered.
The closing date for receipt of applications is 8am on Monday 21st July
There will be a two-stage interview process with first stage taking place online on Monday 4th August 2025. Please note that the interview date and location have been specifically chosen according to the availability of the panel.
The second stage will take place on Wednesday 6th August 2025 and will be held online.
We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer. Candidates who declare that they have a disability and who meet the essential criteria for the job will be offered an interview.
We are an inclusive employer and offer equal opportunities to all regardless of an individual’s age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.
We are not a licensed sponsor at this time. Any offer of employment will be made subject to valid right to work in the UK being provided.
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This is an exciting opportunity to join the Blood Cancer UK research team following the recent launch of our ambitious new five-year research strategy which seeks to accelerate progress towards the day when no one dies from blood cancer or the side effects of its treatments. This post sits alongside two other research grants officers responsible for our clinical research and fellowships portfolios.
You will be an integral part of the research funding team and will be responsible for a range of pre and post award grants management activities required for the effective administration of our discovery and translational research portfolio.
Expected travel for this role includes relevant meetings or conferences, team workshops, team/department away days and attendance at two all staff away days annually. The London office is open for use by all staff from Monday –Thursday
The research funding team holds a routine anchor day in the office every Tuesday for all team members who are able to attend. Attendance at an anchor day at least once a month is expected for all members of the research funding team living outside London.
Our culture and benefits package are award winning, and our staff survey tells us that we’re a great place to work.
We are committed to actively promoting equality, diversity, and inclusivity. In line with our strategy we welcome approaches from individuals from underrepresented groups, including minority communities, and applicants with a disability, to better reflect the community we serve and help broaden our perspectives.
We research, we support, we care. Because it’s time to beat leukaemia, lymphoma, myeloma and all types of blood cancer.




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The Access is Justice Foundation is seeking a Grants Officer who will join our Grants Team to provide ongoing administrative, operational, and data management support for our grant making activity, working alongside others in the Grants Team. You will maintain relationships with funded partners; undertake analysis of grants data, draft documents, reports, and communication materials; and provide ongoing support for our funding programmes and broader organisational work as needed. You will report to a Grants Manager (who leads day-to-day operational delivery of our grant programmes). The work will vary over the grants cycle, where one month could be focussed on supporting a grants round, and the next could be working with wider colleagues for an event to share insight and knowledge. This is both an administrative and project management role – we are looking for a candidate with both sets of skills.
Please download the full job description (attached) for more information.
The Access to Justice Foundation is the UK’s only national charity solely focused on providing funding and support for access to legal advice.
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Play a key role in protecting parrots and their habitats worldwide.
We’re looking for a motivated and organised Grants Officer to coordinate grant fundraising efforts at the World Parrot Trust.
This is a unique opportunity for someone who thrives on coordination and collaboration to contribute meaningfully to global conservation. You’ll manage timelines, gather information, and support the delivery of successful grant proposals and reports—helping unlock vital funding for the World Parrot Trust.
Please submit your CV and a short cover letter explaining your interest in the role and your relevant experience.
Applications close at 23:59 BST on Friday 11 July 2025. We will review applications on a rolling basis.
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Senior Grants Officer
We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Grants Officer to support and develop innovative and impactful grant-making programmes, helping to end youth homelessness across the UK.
This is a remote working role with occasional travel into our offices in London (all expenses covered).
Position: Senior Grants Officer
Location: Remote/London (occasional London office working – expenses covered)
Hours: Part-time, up to 30 hours per week
Salary: £33,000–£36,000 pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Benefits Include: 25 days per year (pro rata – excluding bank holidays), employer pension contribution of 5% into a personal pension (which does not have to be matched by the employee)
Closing Date: 11.59pm, Thursday 7 August 2025
About the Role
This role is central to the delivery of the charities mission to end youth homelessness. You’ll help to manage grant-making programmes, develop more efficient systems, and build strong relationships with charity partners, while supporting innovation and promoting impact.
Key responsibilities include:
- Supporting the full grant cycle – from application to reporting – across multiple programmes.
- Streamlining processes and supporting the integration of systems such as Salesforce.
- Managing the grants inbox and acting as the first point of contact for charity partners.
- Coordinating charity relationships, ensuring compliance and capturing impact stories.
- Leading specific programmes in partnerships and Employability Programmes.
- Collaborating with teams across fundraising, comms, and strategy to maximise the value of every grant.
- Writing reports for internal committees and contributing to external communications.
About You
You will be highly organised, analytical, and confident working across systems and teams. With strong communication and administration skills, you'll thrive in a role that demands both rigour and empathy.
We are looking for someone with:
- Experience of administering complex processes or programmes within the charity or housing sectors.
- Strong understanding of CRM systems (Salesforce desirable) and data management.
- An eye for detail, excellent time management, and experience juggling multiple priorities.
- Experience working with stakeholders, assessing applications, and reporting against outcomes.
- A collaborative and curious mindset, and a genuine commitment to ending youth homelessness.
About the Organisation
The charity has been around since 1986, created by and working with the UK property industry to try and harness a collective desire to do good. Since 2016, the focus has been exclusively on creating a corporate movement within and across the industry to tackle and end youth homelessness.
Additional Benefits
- Flexible working opportunities
- Annual flu jab and eye tests
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- ½ day per month to volunteer
- Interest-free travel card loans
- Professional Development Fund
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Private Health Insurance with Vitality (employee contribution required)
You may have experience in roles such as: Grants Officer, Programme Officer, Charity Programme Manager, Impact Officer, Fund Administrator, or Project Grants Manager. #INDNFP
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation
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The Caring Family Foundation (TCFF) is dedicated to improving the lives of women, with children at the heart of all that we do. We are a grant-giving organisation with projects both in the UK and in Brazil. In the UK, our work is focused on tackling child poverty and domestic abuse.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work as part of a small, committed team in a fast-paced environment. The role will involve the management of TCFF grants, contribution to its strategic objectives, and the planning and implementation of communications’ events.
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Responsibilities
- In close collaboration with the Senior Project Manager, to manage the delivery of grants, ensuring that they are in line with TCFF’s objectives, values and criteria.
- To monitor grants closely and ensure regular and accurate reporting.
- To maintain records of all grant reports, awards and applications, and to monitor milestones.
- To build close working relationships with grant partners.
- To prepare grants financial overviews in keeping with the agreed annual budget.
- To develop strong Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning frameworks, in collaboration with TCFF’s data agency.
- To develop and maintain a strong network of community partners, government agencies, and other relevant organisation to enhance synergies, increase TCFF visibility and credibility.
- To lead on planning and implementing visits to grant partners with the TCFF Communications’ team to capture TCFF’s work.
- To keep informed about developments in TCFF’s fields of work and collaborate with the Senior Project Manager on the strategic direction.
- To keep informed about government and other stakeholders’ best practices, research and legislation related to our fields of work.
Qualifications, skills and experience
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent qualification/experience.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience working in charity programme management.
- Solid experience in overseeing grant budgets and Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning frameworks.
- Strong understanding of trauma-informed care principles and culturally responsive approaches to serving diverse populations.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build rapport with beneficiaries, staff, volunteers, and community partners.
- Proven ability to prioritise workloads, meet deadlines and work in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Team player with a flexible and collaborative attitude.
- To have or be willing to obtain an enhanced DBS certificate.
- Commitment to the mission and values of The Caring Family Foundation, including a dedication to social justice and equity.
Desirable
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a related field to TCFF’s work.
Proficiency in using Salesforce and Canva.
Location:
Mayfair office (no hybrid working)
In the spring of 2025, the Vivensa Foundation launched its new strategic framework and identity. Formerly known as the Dunhill Medical Trust, it was back in the 1980s that our founder's niece recognised that the shifting demographics would drive a need for investment in a high-quality research base to improve our understanding of the mechanisms of ageing and ageing-related disease, together with the delivery of innovation to improve health and social care services for older people.
Our charitable objects were never more relevant than they are today and the opportunities are immense to support our academic and clinical researcher community to make real systemic change.
Today, we are the stewards of an endowment valued at around £170M, and have committed to distributing at least £30M over the next five years in in grant funding. We have also ring-fenced a part of our endowment for social investment. You can read more about our Strategic Framework here.
We now have a full time, permanent vacancy for an aspiring grants management professional to help us to deliver our strategic plan. As a member of the Grants Team and reporting to the Director of Research, you will be a primary point of contact for organisations applying for funding for academic or clinical research, as well as working with the team to develop, implement and evaluate our funding streams. As such, you will make key contributions to the development and delivery of our core services, reinforcing our reputation for high quality and support for the research community. If you’d like to explore using your grants management experience or research training in a subject area relevant to the work of the Foundation in a slightly different context, identify with our values and have the great attention to detail, flexible “can do” attitude and restless curiosity essential to the success of a small, expert team, go to our website to download the full job description and person specification and find out how to apply.
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We’re looking for a passionate and experienced leader to head our sector support and grants team. You’ll bring strong project and people management skills, a commitment to social justice, and a track record of delivering impactful support to external partners. With experience in funder plus support, grant-making, and stakeholder engagement, you’ll help legal advice agencies thrive. This is a high-impact role guiding the development of our sector support programmes to ensure we best meet the needs of organisations providing vital legal help to those most in need. You’ll lead a small, dedicated team and work collaboratively across the organisation to deliver meaningful change.
See attached Recruitment Pack for more details.
Please submit your CV and a covering letter via the Charity Job website.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Civitas Recruitment are delighted to be working with an organisation who bring the investment community together to work towards a net zero and climate resilient future. The organisation collaborates with investors to create practical solutions that can make a real difference in tackling climate change. An exciting opportunity exists for a p/t Grants Officer to join the team. As Grants Officer, you will support funder prospecting, proposal development and grant administration. This also includes identifying funding opportunities, coordinating internal processes and ensuring effective grant management throughout the life cycle. This is a part time, 2 days a week (7.5hrs including 30 min lunch) temp role, (approx. 6 months) hybrid in Central London, preferably in the office on Tuesday and Thursday.
Who are we looking for?
Ideal candidates will be detail oriented and possess strong organisational skills and accuracy in record-keeping. You will be a proactive communicator and will be able to coordinate across teams and with external partners building effective working relationships. You will be comfortable interpreting funding trends and identifying opportunities. Candidates will be skilled in manging workflows, templates and compliance documentation. Experience in fundraising, grant management or non-profit development is essential for this role.
If the above role description sounds of interest and you feel like you meet the criteria; please apply immediately or for further information, please contact Syed at Civitas Recruitment for a full JD and informal discussion. Early applications are encouraged as we will be reviewing on a rolling basis and roles may closer earlier than initially indicated.
Reporting to: Head of Services
Location: Home based with some travel across England, Scotland and Wales
Hours: Full time 37.5h per week, however part time working can be considered
Contract Duration: 12-month fixed term in the first instance
About British Gas Energy Trust (BGET)
British Gas Energy Trust (BGET) is dedicated to supporting individuals and families across England, Scotland, and Wales who are struggling with energy debt and financial hardship. As part of our continued growth, this role will support the Head of Services – Grant Making in delivering essential services for the Trust and its colleagues.
This is an excellent opportunity for a highly organised and motivated individual who thrives in a fast paced and dynamic environment.
Role Purpose: The Grant Operations Officer plays a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth operation of the charity's grant giving functions.
Key responsibilities:
And will act as a daily point of contact between the Grant administrator & the Trust, ensuring the Head of Services is appropriately updated.
- Build strong, transparent, appropriate relationships with British Gas and Centrica, and act as a liaison on a day-to-day basis with project teams.
- Identify, recognize & respond to issues or opportunities as they arise.
Direct grant scheme: Debt Write Off & Financial Assistance Payments, White Goods & Money Advice - administration & monitoring:
- Support the Head of Services with the debt write off and all programmes including working with Third party contractors as appropriate.
- Work with the Head of Services to build strong relationships with Third Party administrator(s).
- Work closely with British Gas & other third-party contractors to understand their operational process for vulnerable customers, applications and referrals as well as any dependencies.
- Support BGET’s understanding of money and advice sector across England, Scotland and Wales, including sharing policy knowledge and sector developments within the 3 nations.
- Contribute to new initiatives with British Gas and grant giving programmes.
· Support the effective management of the Trust’s grant programmes across England, Scotland and Wales, including:
- Build & manage positive relationships with the grant assessment team and British Gas internal teams.
- Providing appropriate support to ensure the direct grant programme runs efficiently and effectively, with grant funding distributed to budget and schedule.
- Undertaking both face to face and virtual monitoring visits of the helpline and application portal and assessment teams – including ongoing KPI and impact evaluation process, creating comprehensive follow-up reports including end of grant reports.
Reporting & Contract Management:
- Ensure all data collection aligned to current Data Protection regulations and use and storage of data is in line with the Trust’s own policies and provide reassurance to the Head of Services.
- Ensure accurate data is in place for year-end reporting, quarterly and including assisting Head of Services with quarterly and End of Year Board reporting.
Reporting & Contract Management:
- Identify risks to delivery and work with the grant administrator to help resolve any challenges with delivery that impact on the grant obligations.
- To work with internal and external monitoring and evaluation specialists, to gain impact and understanding of the effect of our funding schemes.
Knowledge Sharing
- Identify and develop opportunities to work collaboratively and share learning.
- Ensure case studies and other content is collated from grant recipients to share through our channels.
Please note the employee will be required to undertake any reasonable work or task requested by the Trust, this will include occasional travel, potentially overnight, in England, Scotland and Wales.
Desirable Experience:
- Experience of working with positive, equitable partnerships.
- Experience in using Grant Management Software including reporting systems and dashboards.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively without compromising on quality or efficiency and be able to adapt to changing demands.
Skills and Knowledge:
Essential:
- Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships
- Accuracy and attention to detail with a methodical approach.
- Flexible approach to changing circumstances, prepared to re-order priorities as required.
- Practical “can do” approach with ability to manage multiple work streams.
- Highly adept at Office 365 and Excel, technically confident in managing Grant Management systems.
- Excellent analytical & numerical skills with the ability to interpret data and share insights.
Desirable:
- AI & CRM experience.
- Stakeholder management experience.
- Understanding of OFGEM WHD regulatory requirements.
Please note that we are not working with third parties for this vacancy and therefore speculative CVs will not be accepted.
We are unable to offer sponsorship and a valid and current right to work in the UK is a requirement for this role.
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The organisation is a grant-making charity, established in 2020. Our charitable aim is to transform young people’s mental health support in the UK.
Our vision is for a world where no young person is defined by their mental illness, and where they have access to the right support at the right time. We also want to strengthen organisations in the field and support the wider sector working to advance better mental health for young people. Our focus is on those young people who face particular need.
We award grants of approximately £8m a year. Grants are to youth, mental health and community charities working on the frontline with young people, universities and institutes to research better treatments for mental ill health and advocate for improvements. It is our intention to make a significant and long-term impact to young people in the UK.
Prospectus is proud to be working with the trust to recruit a new Grants Manager to join the team.
The role is offered on a full-time (minimum 0.8 FTE) basis with flexible working and the option of up to 25% of hours worked from home.
The role:
This is a key role at the organisation which will help bolster the capacity of our Grants Team. Reporting to the Head of Grants, the main purpose of the role will be to contribute to the smooth and efficient running of our grant-making activities.
This position would be ideal for someone taking their first step up into a Grants Manager role, with the successful candidate managing and monitoring a portfolio of grants and grant relationships from across our funded organisations, supporting the team with assessment of potential new grants, conducting research to inform future grant rounds, and carrying out day-to-day grants administration including via our Salesforce database.
This is a chance to join an organisation in the early years of its life, to contribute to shaping our grant-making and make an impact in an area you are passionate about.
The person:
The successful candidate will have a proven track record in grant-making in the charity sector, ideally having worked for a Trust, Foundation or Grant-making organisation which supports charities in the UK which strive to improve people’s lives. This will have included experience of carrying out due diligence/charity analysis, grant monitoring, making funding recommendations and managing relationships with young people and stakeholders from a wide range of backgrounds. Exposure to youth mental health or a related field will be useful but not essential for the role.
This person will have exceptional levels of emotional maturity, discretion and diplomacy and will be an excellent communicator both verbally and in writing. An outstanding administrator with proven IT skills including MS Office, video conferencing and databases, this person will also have a keen eye for detail, the ability to multi-task and to plan ahead and to prioritise effectively. Whilst being able to process quite complex information easily, this person will be able to communicate simply and positively and will have a “can do” approach to their work. Experience of guiding and advising grant applicants will be important in addition to being responsive to others’ needs whilst being flexible and adaptable in a constantly evolving environment.
This role presents a fantastic opportunity to join this great organisation at a pivotal point in its development and offers plenty of room for professional development whilst working, learning and collaborating with an experienced, professional and friendly team.
Harris Hill is delighted to be working with a fantastic environmental Foundation in their search for a Grants Manager. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced grants professional to contribute to the strategic management of a dynamic and impactful grants portfolio, supporting innovative programmes with both UK and global reach.
Salary: £65,000
The Role:
As Grants Manager, you will play a key role in the operational delivery and day-to-day management of the organisation’s grants portfolio. Reporting to the Head of Grant Operations and working closely with Finance, Programme, and Operations teams, you'll ensure the efficient deployment and monitoring of grants, while serving as a trusted point of contact for grantee organisations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee the day-to-day management of active grants and grantee relationships
- Coordinate grant lifecycles, including due diligence, reporting, and payment scheduling
- Monitor grantee performance against KPIs and key milestones
- Ensure high standards of communication and reporting both internally and externally
- Maintain and optimise the use of the grants management system (e.g., GivingData)
- Produce regular internal reports and identify opportunities for operational improvement
- Liaise with internal and external stakeholders including senior leadership, consultants, and programme teams
Key Experience:
- Previous experience in grants management within a foundation, NGO, or similar setting
- Strong understanding of budgeting, performance frameworks (e.g., KPIs, OKRs), and due diligence processes
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and grants management systems
- Strong analytical and reporting skills
- Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management abilities
If you’re passionate about effective grantmaking and want to make a real impact through a values-driven organisation, we’d love to hear from you.
For more information, please submit your CV to .
Please note, CVs are being reviewed on a rolling basis and only successful applicants will be contacted with more information.
As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
About WA-UK
The Welfare Association (WA-UK) is a UK registered charity supporting transformative development projects and humanitarian relief interventions to empower and benefit Palestinian communities in the West Bank, Gaza and the refugee camps in Lebanon. WA-UK partners with Taawon and its network of local Palestinian organisations and international actors operating in the region. WA-UK projects in the sectors of health, education and development are the outcome of a locally led needs assessment exercise and are designed in consultation with its partners and implemented by local actors.
WA-UK is governed by a Board of Trustees.
Job purpose: We are seeking a motivated, experienced Fundraising & Public Interface Officer who will work with the Board to deliver WA-UK’s objectives by growing its income from a diverse funding pool including but not limited to trusts & foundations, legacy and individual giving and community giving. You will develop WA-UK’s fundraising strategy (online and offline) and lead on its implementation. The post holder will be responsible for increasing the charity’s public profile and oversee the daily operation of the charity. Leading a small innovative and dynamic team, you will also be exposed to other areas of work events and communications.
Duties & Key Responsibilities
Development and implementation of fundraising strategies
Guided by WA-UK’s objectives and strategic priorities the postholder will:
· develop a fundraising strategy, set targets and take proactive steps to implement the strategy;
· consolidate, strengthen and build on donor and stakeholder engagement and maximize income generation through strategies developed in coordination with partners;
· develop a portfolio of donors and ensure that their objectives and needs are met;
· lead on the growth and quality of institutional funding sources; consolidate and strengthen existing institutional donor relations; revitalise any dormant institutional donor relations;
· support the programme officer to prepare, submit and present proposals and concept notes to donors;
· with the programme officer, maintain and manage a donor reporting calendar to ensure production of timely and appropriate reports that demonstrate the impact of their grants;
· significantly expand the charity’s funding and support base; aim to increase regular monthly/ annual donations;
· with the communications officer develop and implement strategies to grow and retain support of individual and community donors;
· identify, research, and develop major givers, whether giving as individuals or through trusts or companies;
· ensure that all major donors are provided with the highest level of stewardship;
· with the communication officer and key partners, plan and deliver campaigns and events; develop online strategies and coordinate messaging to raise funds for appeals and projects.
· ensure the upkeep of a database and filing system on all existing and prospective donors;
· monitor and apply for grants to enable the charity to advance its objectives.
Public interface and outreach activities
The postholder will:
· promote the charity’s public profile including through participation in diverse fora including with other stakeholders, charities, NGOs;
· attend networking events if/when needed and speak on behalf of the charity; and
· plan for and run at least two public outreach and/or fundraising events per year including with partners.
Leadership for staff and supporting the board of trustees
The appointee will:
· lead and manage a small team of staff;
· oversee the daily operation of the charity including compliance with relevant laws and regulations;
· ensure the financial stability of the charity;
· provide regular briefings to trustees and if required prepare documents and agendas for board meetings; and
· contribute to the content of reports issued by and for the board including the annual reports.
Person Specification
Qualifications
We seek an appointee with strong literacy, numeracy, and analytical skills, backed by critical
thinking, problem-solving, and effective communication skills, demonstrated through relevant
qualifications or experience. You will be a team player who is proactive, driven and ambitious to excel with good attention to detail.
Essential experience
· a track record of developing and delivering successful fundraising activities across a broad fundraising portfolio.
· a track record of securing grants from UK- and overseas-based institutional donors.
· experience of stewardship, running campaigns and events.
· experience of writing & presenting cases for support, letters, and reports.
· a track record of managing a team.
Desirable experience
· experience and good understanding of engaging with high-value supporters.
· experience of investigating, collating, summarising, and disseminating research.
· experience of preparing high-quality grant applications.
· experience of using a database to support prospect targeting and research.
Essential knowledge and skills
· knowledge of donor compliance requirements.
· excellent leadership and team-working skills.
· compelling presentation skills and confident public speaking.
· excellent reporting skills both narratively and financially.
· ability to confidentially deal with all levels of staff and key stakeholders with tact and integrity.
Personal qualities and competencies
· strong interpersonal skills.
· be driven, proactive, focussed, and able to spot and create opportunities.
· strong organisation/planning skills and ability to plan and deliver against targets.
· strong time management skills and ability to prioritise, multi-task and work under pressure.
· ability to deal with information confidentially and respond with sensitivity.
· ability to resolve differences and negotiate to accommodate difference.
· Arabic language skills
· advanced computer skills in MS Office, especially Excel and Word.
· strong attention to detail, organisational and problem-solving skills, and the ability to work independently and under pressure.
Personal attributes and other requirements
• ability to work weekends/evenings on occasion to support events and other activities in the UK, and to travel overseas where necessary.
• commitment to a zero-tolerance policy on sexual exploitation & abuse/safeguarding.
• commitment to anti-discriminatory practice and equal opportunities.
• ability to apply awareness of diversity issues to all areas of work.
• able to work flexibly in emergencies and meet deadlines.
• a commitment to WA-UK’s vision, mission and values and a passion for empowering Palestinians.
• commitment to abide by organisational policies, codes of conduct and practices.
• Commitment to treat with confidentiality any data or sensitive information about individuals, organisations, clients, and employees at WA-UK.
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Looking to use your career to stand up for human rights?
Join a bold human rights team taking on China’s occupation of Tibet, and help power the resistance through fundraising. We’re hiring a Fundraising Officer/Senior Officer to grow our movement and amplify Tibetan voices worldwide.
About the Role:
We’re up against a global superpower. Here, your fundraising fights back.
At Free Tibet and Tibet Watch, we are small but tireless: up against one of the world’s most powerful regimes, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). We’ve adapted rapidly to an unpredictable fundraising landscape, and we’re looking for someone equally bold, creative and committed to help us grow. You may be early in your fundraising journey or already have experience generating income from individual giving or trusts and foundations. Either way, if you want to build your skills while contributing to urgent and meaningful human rights work, we want to hear from you. Depending on your experience, we will appoint at Fundraising Officer or Senior Fundraising Officer level.
About Free Tibet and Tibet Watch:
We stand with Tibetans: for their homeland, their identity, their future, and against China’s brutal occupation.
Behind closed borders, injustice thrives. We break them open with facts and campaigns. Tibet Watch exposes the truth from inside occupied Tibet through evidence and world-leading research. Free Tibet turns that truth into action, with hard-hitting campaigns and relentless advocacy that make the world pay attention. Together, we’re building a global movement that’s impossible to ignore. Tibet can be free. It must be free. And one day, it will be.
Job Description: Fundraising Officer / Senior Fundraising Officer
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Location: Brixton, London / Remote
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Salary: £29,000-£32,000 pro rata, depending on experience
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Hours: 4 or 5 days per week (28-35 hours)
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Reports to: Fundraising Manager
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Deadline to apply: 9am, Monday 4 August 2025
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Interviews from: Monday 11 August 2025
What We Offer:
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Flexible hybrid working and a supportive, mission-driven team
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A culture that values both results and staff wellbeing
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Robust remote working policies and flexible hours
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Generous leave: 25 days + public holidays
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Strong training, development and career progression
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Interest-free season ticket loans
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Pension contribution
Main responsibilities
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Assist the Fundraising Manager with income-generation activity across the organisation.
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Support the Fundraising Manager with the execution of the fundraising strategy.
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Assist Fundraising Manager with Major Donor fundraising.
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Work to ensure that you and the Fundraising Team’s KPIs and targets are met.
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Take ownership of all direct marketing campaigns including postal and online appeals, upgrade and reactivation mailings, email campaigns, regular giving recruitment and lead generation.
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To lead on all fundraising logistics, which includes having full responsibility for the incoming and outgoing post.
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Coordinate paid recruitment by collaborating with the Digital Engagement Team and work on supporter journeys, with sign-off from the Fundraising Manager.
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Provide monthly analysis and reports on fundraising campaigns/appeals and recruitment of new supporters/grants.
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Research new funding opportunities.
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Write and coordinate applications for financial support from appropriate trusts and foundations.
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Regularly check in on prospective trusts and foundation donors/application progress and reporting.
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Coordinate, attend and assist with organising events.
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Ensure that supporter records are all kept up to date (in-keeping with GDPR guidelines) on the database/CRM.
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Ensure that supporter journeys are regularly assessed and of the highest standard.
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Be responsible for handling fundraising queries from supporters and ensuring they are answered promptly and appropriately.
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Recruit and manage (1-2) fundraising volunteers to further support the Fundraising team and activities.
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Craft strong fundraising/marketing copy for the organisation as a whole
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Contribute to Free Tibet’s twice annually printed magazine, where needed.
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Support the Fundraising Manager with budgeting and spotting key areas of success/failure and aiding in the prompt response to either situation.
General responsibilities
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Assist with responding to queries from supporters and donors on a daily basis.
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Participate in weekly team meetings and monthly finance/fundraising meetings.
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Support the Head of Income in all areas of fundraising activities.
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Assist with the smooth running and financial sustainability of the organisation.
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Aid in the day-to-day running, migration and organisation-wide implementation of a new Client Relationship Management (CRM) system.
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General administration duties.
Person Specification
Essential
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Clear passion and interest in fundraising — whether it be learning new skills or developing this area of expertise.
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Some experience securing and/or managing individual giving OR major donor fundraising.
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Strong communication skills (internally with other colleagues and externally with supporters) including the ability to write clear and persuasive fundraising copy.
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The ability to write applications to secure grants from trusts and foundations and reporting.
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Ability to take initiative, manage competing priorities and ensure deadlines are met.
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Commitment to Free Tibet’s mission.
Desirable
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CRM and fundraising analysis experience.
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Digital fluency in direct relation to fundraising i.e. email marketing and social media.
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Some experience managing staff or volunteers.
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Experience working in a third-sector organisation would be an advantage.
Application Process
Please send a CV and personal statement outlining your suitability for this post to recruitment(at)freetibet(dot)org. The deadline for all applications will be Wednesday 6th August 2025 at 9am. Interviews will be held from Wednesday 13th August 2025. We look forward to receiving your application.
We are Free Tibet, and we stand with Tibetans around the world. For their homeland, for their future and against China’s brutal occupation.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.