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Charity Support Officer
Location: Remote, with regular meetings in London, applicants must be based in or around London
Salary: £27,700 - £29,000 per year
Contract: Full-time with opportunities to work flexibly over 4 days
Reporting to: CEO
About AWN
All Ways Network (AWN) is a UK-registered charity dedicated to empowering non-profits that support diverse Muslim communities across the UK, particularly those with an annual income under £1 million towards becoming fundable.
We provide grassroots organisations with vital services from bid-writing and application reviews to webinars, training, and tailored charity support. This helps them access funding, strengthen governance, build capacity, and adopt best practices in a challenging funding landscape.
Committed to equitable grant-making and a stronger civil society, AWN champions the vision of: “Thriving non-profits empowering Muslim communities to enrich UK society.”
Role Overview: Knowledge in grant-funding, capacity building, organisational support
We are seeking a proactive and collaborative Charity Support Officer to help deliver AWN’s mission. You will be the first point of contact for grassroots charities, supporting them to strengthen their organisations and improve their chances of securing grant funding by offering practical guidance, signposting, and building trusted relationships that help them grow in confidence and resilience. The role includes helping organisations strengthen governance and compliance, sharing information on grant-funding opportunities, and supporting them to identify challenges and develop practical solutions.
The non-profits you will support work across a wide range of areas for example: women, health and wellbeing, youth, homelessness and poverty, family services, sports, faith groups, crime and gangs, prisoners and ex-offenders, refugees and asylum seekers, drug addiction, older people and rehabilitation, and many more.
Bringing a strong awareness of the barriers facing small charities particularly Muslim-led groups, will be key to helping them build long-term sustainability and impact.
Key Responsibilities:
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Act as the first point of contact for charities and community groups, managing a varied caseload and balancing priorities.
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Carry out needs assessments to understand organisations strengths, challenges, and funding needs, and develop clear action plans.
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Provide tailored support, including health checks on governance, compliance, finances, and funding readiness, offering recommendations and signposting to specialist services (e.g., Cranfield Trust, CVS, Charity Excellence etc).
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Advise on funding opportunities, strategy, and application readiness, with referrals to bid-writing support where needed.
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Deliver workshops, webinars, events, and one-to-one sessions to build skills, knowledge, and confidence of UK grassroots organisations.
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Work collaboratively with organisations and AWN colleagues (including via the triage and referral system) to identify challenges and develop practical, sustainable solutions.
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Build and maintain strong relationships with charities, funders, and sector partners across the voluntary, public, and charity sectors.
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Represent AWN at external events, conferences, and meetings, helping to organise and deliver events linked to your work.
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Keep accurate records on the CRM, gather feedback, write case studies, and contribute to monitoring, evaluation, and service development.
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Support AWN’s communications by contributing updates for the website and social media.
What We’re Looking For
We’re looking for someone who is approachable, empathetic, and motivated to make a difference. You’ll have a natural ability to listen, build trust, and meet people where they are, while offering constructive and practical support. Patience, curiosity, and cultural awareness will help you understand the diverse realities of grassroots charities and the communities they serve.
Alongside these personal qualities, you’ll bring a good understanding of the charity sector and the challenges facing small non-profits across the UK, for UK Muslim-led organisations. You’ll have exceptional knowledge of governance, compliance, and funding pathways, and the confidence to guide organisations towards growth, resilience, and long-term impact.
Essential Criteria
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3+ years’ experience within the UK charity sector (domestic, not solely international).
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Strong understanding of charity governance, compliance, and the UK funding and grant-making landscape.
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Insight into the needs and challenges of small and grassroots non-profits, with awareness of the systemic barriers affecting Muslim-led organisations.
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Experience supporting or advising charities, community groups, or local networks to build capacity and resilience.
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Ability to work collaboratively with organisations, offering constructive and practical guidance.
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with confidence in public speaking and engaging a wide range of stakeholders.
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Strong organisational and administrative skills with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
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Demonstrated ability to work independently, take initiative, and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
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Comfortable working autonomously and as part of a small team, with minimal supervision.
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Confident using technology to deliver support and manage work effectively, including CRM systems, Microsoft Teams, and other digital tools.
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Experience in one or more of the following areas:
- Community engagement and outreach
- Event or project coordination (online and in-person)
- Delivering presentations, workshops, or training sessions
- Monitoring, evaluation, and learning activities
Recruitment Process
Interviews will take place early October 2025.
The process will include two stages: one online and one in-person (to be held in the City of London).
Exact dates will be confirmed before the application deadline.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Cyber Helpline is a movement by the information security community to step in and fill the gap in support for victims of cybercrime, digital fraud and online harm. It is a UK-based charity that provides free, expert help to victims by helping them understand, contain, recover and learn from experiencing a malicious online issue. We have directly helped over 70,000 individuals and families in the UK and the USA.
On top of the opportunity to do some good with your skills, The Cyber Helpline will offer you the opportunity for training, skills development, mentoring and career progression. Perfect for those looking to join or progress in the cybersecurity industry.
Role Summary
The Cyber Helpline is a fast-growing, innovative charity that supports individuals impacted by cybercrime, digital fraud and online harm. As we scale our reach and impact, we are seeking a Head of Fundraising who can be both strategic and hands-on to lead the development and delivery of a sustainable income generation strategy.
This is a pivotal leadership role responsible for driving forward our fundraising across trusts & foundations, corporate partnerships, individual giving, and events. The Head of Fundraising will shape and execute income strategies to enable growth, ensure long-term sustainability, and enhance our national profile. You’ll work closely with the CEO, Board of Trustees, and senior leadership to embed a culture of philanthropy across the organisation.
This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic, ambitious fundraiser who wants to build something impactful in a high-profile, mission-driven environment.
Key Responsibilities
Fundraising Strategy & Leadership
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Develop and implement a multi-year fundraising strategy aligned with organisational growth and strategic goals
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Lead all fundraising streams, prioritising the development of our relationships with trusts & foundations and corporate partnerships
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Agree on income targets, KPIs, and a robust pipeline to meet current and future funding needs
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Report to the CEO and Board on fundraising performance, risks, and opportunities
Trusts, Foundations & Grants
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Identify and develop opportunities for major grants and philanthropic funding (including from Government stakeholders) and then cultivate and sustain relationships with donors
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Write compelling funding applications and impact reports to secure and retain grant income
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Maintain relationships with key funders and proactively seek multi-year funding opportunities
Corporate Partnerships
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Identify and secure high-value corporate partnerships aligned with The Cyber Helpline’s mission and values
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Develop innovative, mutually beneficial partnership packages, including sponsorship, pro bono support, and employee engagement
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Enable corporations to fundraise for our mission
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Build a sustainable corporate pipeline through networking, stewardship, and thought leadership
Individual Giving & Community Engagement
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Build an individual giving programme, exploring opportunities for regular giving, campaigns, digital fundraising and major donors
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Support the development of community fundraising and challenge events with long-term potential
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Work with the comms team to create engaging supporter journeys and fundraising content
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Engaging our team members - and their networks - to engage in fundraising activity
Internal Leadership & Collaboration
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Work with the CEO and leadership team to embed a fundraising mindset across the organisation
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Collaborate with operations and finance to ensure accurate budgeting, forecasting, and grant management
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With Board approval, Recruit and Line manage fundraising staff and/or freelance support as resources permit
Requirements
Candidates must be 18 years old or older and resident in the UK with the right to work in the UK.
Successful candidates will need to have their background and criminal records checked, as they are likely to have access to sensitive personal data.
Essential
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Proven experience of achieving significant fundraising goals, ideally in a small-to-medium charity environment
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Strong commercial and financial acumen
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Track record of securing five- or six-figure income from trusts, foundations, or corporations
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Strong strategic thinking and ability to translate vision into actionable plans
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Excellent relationship-building, networking, and influencing skills
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Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
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Entrepreneurial, self-motivated, and proactive, with a collaborative working style
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Alignment with The Cyber Helpline’s mission and a commitment to supporting victims of cybercrime
Desirable
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Experience in digital fundraising or individual giving
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Familiarity with donation and fundraising platforms
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Knowledge of cybersecurity, technology or victim support sectors
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Familiarity with Salesforce or other CRM platforms
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Experience working with trustees or fundraising committees
What we offer
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Enhanced annual leave - We’re committed to offering a generous leave package, with a new package with final details currently under review
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Pension scheme - 4% employer contribution to your workplace pension scheme
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Employee discounts - Thousands of discounts on travel, shopping, wellbeing, entertainment and more.
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Remote working cost budget - An annual allowance to cover eligible remote working costs
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Flexible, remote-first working - we are a remote-first organisation, you’ll have the freedom to work from home (or away - subject to approval), supported by a flexible working culture.
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Cybersecurity at home - we offer free cybersecurity tools, including endpoint protection and VPNs to protect your personal devices.
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Professional development - Access to ad-hoc training based on your role and professional growth interests
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Join the Bone Cancer Research Trust to lead our trusts and foundations fundraising, securing c.£500,000 per year to support life-changing bone cancer research and patient services. You’ll shape a strategic fundraising programme, building multi-year partnerships while delivering immediate income targets.
We’re looking for a proactive, strategic fundraiser with strong relationship-building and analytical skills, confident representing BCRT externally, developing compelling proposals, and spotting long-term opportunities.
As a leader, you’ll inspire your team, bring fresh ideas, and connect funders with real impact, helping us deliver vital support for patients and families affected by primary bone cancer.
Our mission is to save lives and improve outcomes for people affected by primary bone cancer through research, information, awareness and support.

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Benefits
- Flexible working arrangements
- 40 days paid leave per year: 25 days annual leave, 8 bank holidays, 3 days between Christmas and New Year and 4 wellbeing days
- Strong commitment to professional development with a dedicated training budget
- Annual performance and pay progression reviews
- Up to 5% pension contribution
- Scope to take real ownership in a fast-growing charity
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme offering free therapy
- Work phone and laptop
- A supportive and inclusive culture with regular team social events
Settle is committed to increasing the representation of lived experience of the care system in our team. For this reason, care-experienced applicants who meet the essential criteria below are particularly encouraged to apply, and will be guaranteed an interview. Please refer to the final page of the job description to understand what we mean by the term ‘care-experienced’.
Choosing to join Settle in our mission means contributing to meaningful and much-needed societal change. As Trust and Foundation Fundraising Officer, you’ll be working to generate income which will enable Settle to expand its reach, achieve its strategic goals and, ultimately, make a real difference to the amazing young people we serve.
You’ll work closely with our senior leadership and support team to help deliver our fundraising strategy. As part of a fundraising and communications team of 5, you’ll report to our Head of Fundraising and be accountable for writing grant applications and funder reports, prospecting for new funding opportunities and day-to-day funder administration and correspondence.
Candidates with experience of trust and foundation fundraising are encouraged to apply; however, direct fundraising experience is not an essential requirement for this position. Trust and foundation fundraising is a skill that can be taught, and we’re confident in our ability to nurture and develop new talent. Essential requirements include exceptional writing skills, reliable administrative skills and strong people skills. Applications would be welcomed from candidates with a background in communications or writing-based roles, or from other areas of the charity sector.
Settle is committed to increasing the representation of lived experience of the care system in our team. For this reason, care-experienced applicants who meet the essential criteria below are particularly encouraged to apply, and will be guaranteed an interview. Please refer to the final page of this job description to understand what we mean by the term ‘care-experienced’.
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
You care about improving the lives of our young people
You’re deeply committed to our mission and will go the extra mile to ensure young people are receiving the best quality support they deserve.
You have outstanding writing skills
You’ll have a track record of producing high quality written work with a keen eye for detail and ability to tailor your writing to the needs of the audience.
You’re great with people
You’re going to be working with colleagues, partners and young people from a range of backgrounds. It is essential that you demonstrate the compassion and communication skills to build good relationships, and that you are dedicated to embedding equality, diversity and inclusion into all areas of your work.
You’re an organised and thoughtful worker
You’ll apply a considered, research-informed approach, both when identifying and approaching funders. You can manage multiple deadlines efficiently and you are meticulous in your attention to detail, recognising the rigour required in collecting data and in record-keeping, as well as the nuances of grant-writing.
You are proactive
You will take ownership and responsibility for the quality of your work, and you’ll be able to take initiative as well as instruction, leading on projects independently as well as working collaboratively with other team members when required.
You are self-reflective
You’re continually looking for opportunities to learn and improve. You’re able to recognise areas for development and demonstrate an appetite for continual professional development and growth. You view feedback as a gift and use it to shape your practice.
Our vision is a 21st century Britain where no young person is homeless and all young people get a fair chance at doing well.

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Join Housing Matters—a housing advice and advocacy charity—as our Communications and Fundraising Officer.
You’ll manage our day-to-day communications across social media, email updates, and online resources, as well as support with key income generation working alongside our Director and external Trusts Fundraising consultant. This is a great opportunity for someone with a good track record of income generation and a passion for sharing our organisations impact through effective communications.
Essential:
- 2+ years’ experience in trust fundraising or similar
- Strong writing and digital communication skills
- Familiarity with WordPress, Mailchimp, and social platforms
Benefits include:
25 days holiday (pro rata), flexible/hybrid working, pension scheme, employee wellbeing support.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Plumstead Community Law Centre is a free specialist legal advice charity located in central Woolwich in South East London. We provide specialist legal advice and advocacy in the areas of immigration, welfare benefits and employment People can access our services via telephone or email, and through the Advice Hub outreach services we attend in local community centres. In 2024 over 1,400 local people accessed our advice and representation services, resulting in a range of financial and non-financial benefits.
Towards the end of 2024, we moved away from a collective model towards a functional management structure. We appointed an Interim CEO from the staff group and expanded our trustee board's size and expertise.
This Managing Director and Senior Solicitor role involves assuming the charity’s management from our interim CEO, who has established strong systems and secured new funding for the further strengthening of the charity. Our strategic plan includes improving our legal practice management with a view to obtaining a quality mark and securing an immigration legal aid contract. We anticipate securing further funding to expand our services, to support more people in need in our community.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, experienced solicitor who has a track record in supervision and management. Although the job description is wide ranging, support will be given through further recruitment of administrative support.
The Law Centre Managing Director and Senior Solicitor (“MD/SS”) is responsible for all aspects of the day-to-day operation of the Law Centre. Working within appropriate delegations from the Board, the post holder ensures that the Law Centre provides quality assured services that meet its charitable purposes. The MD/SS ensures that issues of risk and compliance are properly managed and that the Centre is an exciting, innovative and enjoyable place to work. The MD/SS ensures that the Centre operates within budgets set by the Board and 2 that it offers value for money. The MD/SS must ensure that legal, regulatory, grant, contractual and other relevant requirements are met and that the Centre continues to be relevant to its community.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you a storyteller, relationship-builder, and changemaker? YMCA Wirral is looking for a Fundraising & Communications Officer to help us amplify our mission, engage supporters, and secure vital funding to support some of our community’s most vulnerable individuals. The money you raise will directly help disadvantaged people in an area facing widespread deprivation, providing them with essential support, stability, and hope.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Developing and delivering fundraising campaigns to generate income for our life-changing services.
- Conducting research to identify funding opportunities, donor trends, and impactful storytelling strategies.
- Writing compelling grant applications to secure funding for YMCA Wirral’s vital work.
- Creating engaging content for social media, press releases, newsletters, and funding proposals.
Who We’re Looking For:
- A passionate communicator with a talent for storytelling and engagement.
- A creative thinker who can craft impactful campaigns and connect with diverse audiences.
- A strong researcher and writer who can develop persuasive grant applications and funding proposals.
- Someone who believes in YMCA Wirral’s mission and wants to be part of meaningful change.
- This role suits a person who has a Psychology degree or similar, or with a proven keen interest.
We are a growing and vibrant team of professionals who work hard to improve the lives of those who need it most. If you’re ready to step up and take on a challenge that really matters, we would love to hear from you.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
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Why you should join Ella’s…
- You will make a difference: Ella’s is a London-based organisation working with women who have survived trafficking and sexual exploitation. Join us, and be a crucial part of ensuring survivors have all they need to recover and build lives that are safe and free.
- You will work in a great place: We are a passionate, growing organisation. Of our staff, 100% say they would recommend Ella’s as a place to work. As a team, we are strong, women-led, authentic, professional, fun and supportive of one another.
Job description and person specification
This is an exciting and varied role that encompasses all aspects of our fundraising activity and will support the development of relationships with our individual donors, Trusts and Foundations, Corporate Partners, and Community/Faith Groups. Our ideal candidate will have experience of working in a charity or other related organisation, in a fundraising and / or marketing team, and will bring relevant, transferable experience to apply to this role. You will work closely with the fundraising team to research, steward, and help secure funding and on your own initiative. Your work will play a key role in enabling our mission to help unlock lasting freedom among women who have survived trafficking, exploitation and other forms of violence.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the development of our individual giving programme including the planning and delivery of fundraising appeals and campaigns.
- Ensure donations are promptly acknowledged and recorded on our fundraising database, Donorfy.
- Lead the development of our use of Donorfy to record and report on our fundraising data, and manage donor relationships.
- Support the planning and delivery of key fundraising events including our annual Gala fundraising event.
- Conduct periodic and ad hoc prospect research on previous and prospective funders and identify new funding opportunities under the supervision of the Trusts and Foundations Grants lead.
- Support the Trusts and Foundations Grants lead to maintain a calendar of deadlines and reporting requirements
- Coordinate periodic mail outs to Trusts and Foundations in the small/general category.
- Support the cultivation and stewardship of corporate supporters under the direction of the Head of Fundraising.
- Assist with developing corporate partnership proposals, and other communications including periodic newsletters and social
- Help coordinate volunteer opportunities for our corporate partners
- Provide general admin support for corporate partners and corporate enquiries.
- Build relationships with local community and faith-based groups, providing support and materials for community-led fundraising activities.
- Represent the organisation at relevant events or meetings, when appropriate
- Contribute to team planning, reporting, and income forecasting
- Note take at team meetings and chase actions.
Benefits
- Part of a small team, delivering a dynamic organisation changing women’s lives, supporting and empowering them to build their futures.
- We are always developing and growing so you will have the opportunity to give direction and vision to the work and to work alongside a committed team.
- 28 days holiday, plus bank holidays.
It is intended that interviews will be held remotely during September. Candidates will be invited to interview by email.
If you have queries about any aspect of this role or the appointment process, need additional information or wish to have an informal and confidential discussion then please email us. Please also note that appointment to this role will be subject to a DBS check. This post is restricted to women due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement section under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.
More about Ella’s
Ella’s is a London-based organisation working with women who have survived trafficking and sexual exploitation. Our mission is to do everything we can to ensure survivors have all they need to recover and build lives that are safe and free.
Here is a summary of our main activities:
- We run six safe houses. This supported accommodation is crucial for survivors, until they are ready and able to live independently.
- We provide regular support for women and families in neighbourhoods across London, and many more further afield when they need us.
- We speak out on issues affecting the women we work with. We care deeply about survivors of trafficking and exploitation and want to see a world where these crimes are not tolerated.
Ella’s is an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and communities, as we believe having a diverse team adds value and positively impacts our service. We actively encourage applicants from BAME backgrounds, LGBTQ+ applicants and those with disabilities. We are committed to equality and diversity within our organisation.
Ella’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment, we undertake basic disclosure checks. Having a criminal record will not automatically exclude applicants.
Our mission is to ensure survivors of trafficking and exploitation have all they need to recover and build lives that are safe and free.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Role Overview:
Salary: circa £34,500–£40,000 depending on experience
Location: Fully Remote
Contract: Full-time (37.5 hours)
Benefits: Competitive pension, health cash plan (including virtual GP & gym discounts), annual health & wellbeing budget (£1,000 F/T), charity donation scheme, £150 Christmas voucher
An established consultancy specialising in fundraising is seeking a Trusts and Foundations Fundraiser to join their growing team. With a strong track record of success, a collaborative culture, and a varied portfolio of charity clients across the UK, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to impactful fundraising that makes a real difference.
What you’ll do:
- Develop and deliver tailored trust and foundation strategies for a diverse range of charity clients.
- Write high-quality funding applications and support the preparation of funder reports.
- Undertake prospect research and maintain accurate records.
- Steward relationships with grant-makers, providing monitoring and reporting for capital, project, and revenue grants.
- Contribute to special projects, events, and the wider development of the consultancy.
- Support knowledge-sharing across the team to help build internal expertise.
What we’re looking for:
- Proven experience in trusts and foundations fundraising, with a strong record of securing 5–6 figure grants.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail.
- Strong analytical ability and confidence with financial information.
- Highly organised, able to manage priorities and meet deadlines.
- A collaborative team player with genuine passion for the charity sector. Experience working across a variety of causes and charity sizes is highly desirable.
How to Apply
To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the 'apply now' button (please do not apply via email). We aim to respond to successful candidates within 48 working hours.
Commitment to Diversity
We are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, sexual orientation, disability, age, or gender. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.
CEO Role Summary:
The CEO provides strategic leadership, ensuring high-quality inclusive arts provision whilst overseeing operations, staff, fundraising, compliance and partnerships. They act as the organisation’s ambassador and contribute to the planning and delivery of both our charitable and business orientated objectives, reporting directly to the Board of Trustees.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic, Leadership and Planning -
· Lead organisation, strategic management and business development
· Develop programmes aligned with community’s needs
· Review and direct a clear business plan with Trustees
· Represent CF at events, in the media and with stakeholders
· Liaise with beneficiaries, Council/NHS staff, Charity Commission, Companies House
Programme and Partnership Oversight -
· Support staff in designing inclusive arts initiatives
· Identify new partnership opportunities
· Lead on events, exhibitions, and partnership development
· Ensure programme quality, legal compliance and impact reporting
People and HR Management -
· Line manage senior staff (Project, Fundraising, Comms, etc.)
· Lead and supervise Salesforce and/or any other appropriate database systems
· Oversee recruitment, performance, training and appraisals
· Implement and update HR policies and procedures (GDPR, Safeguarding, H&S, etc.)
· Foster a positive, inclusive, collaborative staff culture
Fundraising and Communications -
· Lead fundraising strategy, applications with Fundraising Manager and other staff
· Cultivate new relationships with funding bodies and stakeholders
· Represent CF to funders, media, and the public
· Approve marketing and promotional materials
· Attend networking events to explore collaborative funding
Operations and Compliance -
· Oversee facilities, H&S compliance and sustainability
· Incorporate all Charity Commission and Companies House updates
· Maintain tenancy relationship with Barnet Council
· Act as Designated Safeguarding Lead and Data Protection Officer (ICO)
· Ensure all risk assessments and safeguarding incidents are documented
Finance and Governance -
· Prepare annual budgets, forecasts, and financial reports
· Oversee financial control, resource efficiency, and long-term planning
· Lead on new business income generation strategies, including art sales
· Report financial and strategic performance to the Board of Trustees quarterly
· Ensure timely delivery of board papers and assist trustees/directors development
Personal Specification
Essential:
- Demonstratable senior leadership experience in arts, community or inclusive sectors
- Strategic, empathetic, and confident leadership
- Proven fundraising, HR, and financial planning experience
- Knowledge of safeguarding, H&S, and regulatory compliance
- Skilled in managing staff, freelancers, and creative practitioners
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Have a creative mindset with a passion for arts and culture
Desirable:
- Experience in London Borough of Barnet or other local networks
- Knowledge of Arts Council England (ACE), DCMS and other major third sector funders
- Experience working with Social Services, plus neurodivergent or disabled communities
- Awareness of equality, diversity, and inclusion best practices
This Job Description reflects the current requirements. It does not prevent CF from making any changes or additions that might be required in the future. CF welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We particularly encourage applicants from Black, Asian, ethnic minority, and/or disabled applicants as these groups are currently underrepresented in the Arts, Culture and Heritage sector.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Your primary responsibilities will include supporting the Board of Trustees in setting, and then delivering the charity's strategic direction, overseeing its operational and financial management, and ensuring long-term sustainability. You will work closely with our dedicated team to achieve our mission and goals, while working alongside the Board of Trustees to uphold robust governance and compliance standards.
We are looking for a CEO who is able to inspire a team, support a positive work culture with shared values. We also need that person to understand the demands of running a small organisation and the importance of partnership working. No day is the same and flexibility and adaptability are essential!
For instructions on requesting an application pack please visit our website.
Closing date Wednesday 17th September 2025.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Statement from the Managing Director
“As Managing Director, I’m committed to ensuring our team enjoys their time here and thrives in a positive atmosphere. Given how much of our lives we spend at work, it’s essential to foster a culture where everyone looks forward to coming in each day. At Temwa, we value openness, honesty and authenticity. This isn’t just corporate talk, it’s a sincere commitment backed by our dedicated board of Trustees, who work tirelessly to support our mission. Temwa is an established and well respected NGO.
Our programmes span forestry, agriculture, livelihoods, health and education. I’m particularly passionate about working with communities so that they adapt to the effects of climate change, where Temwa can play a vital role.
If you are driven to make a tangible impact, we’d love to hear from you.
This is a great opportunity for a passionate individual to leverage their skills and energy to increase income for a dynamic and growing international development charity. The role also involves working with the programme team at Temwa Malawi to support the delivery of amazing and impactful programmes that can bring lasting change in Nkhata Bay North.”
Job Description
As the Fundraising and Programme Officer at Temwa, your time will be split across both fundraising and programmes. You will support fundraising through grant proposal research, preparation and submission, as well as support project management through project development, reporting and monitoring. You will report directly to the Programme Lead as well as be accountable to the Fundraising Manager.
About Temwa
Temwa is a Bristol-based charity committed to empowering remote communities in Northern Malawi. Our goal is to harness the power of bringing communities together to support community-led development. We partner with hard-to-reach communities in Malawi, empowering local people to end poverty and transform their own futures. At the same time, we inspire local communities in the UK to come together to help bring about this change. We have been working in Northern Malawi for over 20 years, and our work currently includes sustainable agriculture, forestry, health and education programmes.
Principles of Temwa
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Community-driven – Temwa’s decisions are made by the community
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Working towards long-term self-reliance
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Commitment to sustainable development
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Belief in inclusive communities
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Working together with integrity, openness, mutual accountability, and professionalism
We have a highly skilled team of 27 full-time employees in Malawi implementing this work, based out of two offices in the Northern Region. Our UK office in Bristol comprises a small fundraising and operations team of six staff (two team members are full-time, all other team members are part-time), 3-5 regular volunteers and interns, and a wider family of volunteers and supporters.
Key Roles and Responsibilities
Fundraising (60%)
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Ongoing management of a portfolio of charitable trusts and grant-making bodies
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Researching and maintaining a database of donors including Trusts and Foundations in the UK and overseas to which Temwa could apply for fundin
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Stewardship of current donors to promote repeat, long-term funding
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Growing the organisation’s fundraising portfolio by submitting funding proposals to new donors, including Trusts, Foundations, and Institutional Donors
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Working to form strategic partnerships with relevant organisations and agencies
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Developing the organisation’s case for support, including through proposal templates for all projects
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Working with the Temwa Fundraising Manager and MD on corporate partner engagement
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Supporting fundraising events, and representing Temwa at events and networking meetings
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The postholder will be required to undertake other duties and responsibilities from time to time - Temwa is a small team, and all staff are occasionally called upon to support the work of others
Programmes (40%)
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Supporting project development and budgeting
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Monitoring progress of projects against targets
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Assisting with the implementation of agreed programme management systems, including the development of logical frameworks and other monitoring tools
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Reviewing internal reports and leading on all donor reports
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Supporting development of Impact and Annual Reports as well as Temwa’s other capability statements
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Liaising with the Malawi office on programme queries related to UK fundraising and programmes
Experience, Qualifications, and Requirements:
The ideal applicant would have the following attributes:
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Educated to degree level or equivalent in work experience
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Experience of fundraising, including trust and grant fundraising, with proven track record of securing income against set targets
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Knowledge and experience of writing compelling and persuasive fundraising applications/reports
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Experience in researching trusts, foundations, and a variety of fundraising prospects, including corporate partnerships and grant opportunities
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Experience of building good relationships with staff, external funding bodies and supporters
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Experience of working on any international development project
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An understanding and empathy for international development work
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Strong written and verbal communication skills
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Highly numerate with strong attention to detail
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Ability to work with competing priorities to tight deadlines
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Highly proficient in the use of Google Workspace and MS Office, particularly Excel
Further strengthening the application would be:
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Experience of project management
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Experience of institutional fundraising
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Experience of working for an international development charity
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Understanding of monitoring and evaluation
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Experience of project budgeting
- Application deadline: Monday 8th September
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Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview with Temwa on W/S 15th September, or W/S 22nd September
We actively encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds especially from ethnically diverse, LGBTQ+ and disabled communities as well as those with lived experiences of tackling inequalities, as we believe diverse voices are instrumental in creating transformational change.
Temwa in compliance with the Equality Act 2010, will seek to make reasonable adjustments to overcome barriers to employment caused by disability and/or neurodiversity, and encourages applications from these candidates. If you need any reasonable adjustments, please contact PSR. We guarantee to offer an interview to those with a disability who meet the minimum criteria.
Working with remote, rural communities in Malawi to support locally driven solutions for self-sufficiency and sustainable development.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
CEO
We are looking for an experienced leader to join the charity in this part-time role.
Position: CEO
Location: Milton Keynes
Hours: Part-time, 3 days/22.5 hours per week
Salary: £65,000 pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: 17 September 2025
The Role
The current CEO, Denise Stygal-Watson, has done a fantastic job since joining the charity over four years ago and will be handing over an organisation at an exciting time in its development. We have a strong senior management team in place, enjoy robust processes, solid reporting, accountability and financial rigour and, while there are inevitably challenges, there is everything to play for going forward.
Great work has already been done but the charity needs to continue to build its network, develop partnerships with local companies, as well as grow its donor income, including legacies, to build on its base of earned income from its retail revenue. Ambitious for our growth and commercially minded, our new CEO will have the opportunity to make a significant impact and to focus externally, to be the ambassador for Age UK Milton Keynes, to raise its profile and promote the opportunities available to the people and organisations who can benefit from partnering with us.
Main responsibilities include:
- Strategic leadership and vision
- To provide clear and forward-thinking leadership to ensure Age UK Milton Keynes remains resilient, relevant and impactful in a changing environment
- Financial leadership and fundraising
- To grow income from all sources, encouraging new avenues of income generation through services and growth.
- To be responsible for the effective, strong leadership and management of the staff, volunteers, the organisation and its resources.
- Governance and compliance
- Service development and delivery
- To actively promote, explore and develop ways of working with organisations and statutory agencies within Milton Keynes
If you feel you are the right person to join our board, we would be delighted to hear from you!
About You
We are looking for someone with a proven track record of leadership and management across a range of responsibilities at senior level – ideally gained in the corporate sector.
You will also have:
- Substantial experience of business planning development and delivery
- Financial acumen – experience of financial management and control, including budget oversight and cost control
- Knowledge, experience and understanding of strategic planning and service development planning; including facilitation, implementation and review/evaluation and organisational change
- Track record in driving and supporting fundraising growth, developing networks and working with funding partners
- Demonstration of influencing and developing relationship with key stakeholders and senior opinion leaders including local authority or similar
- Track record as a leader of people, creating positive affirming environments for successful teams and an inclusive organisation
The Organisation
Age UK Milton Keynes was established in June 1978 as Age Concern and became Age UK Milton Keynes when Age Concern and Help the Aged were merged in 2011. Age UK Milton Keynes is a local independent charity working to improve the quality of life for all older people living in Milton Keynes.
At Age UK Milton Keynes we are committed to encouraging equity, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and our customers, and for each employee/volunteer to feel respected and able to give their best. In the search for our new CEO we would be particularly pleased to receive applications from people who come from groups that are often underrepresented, knowing that our work only benefits from a truly diverse staff team.
You may have experience in other areas such as COO, CEO, Chief Operating Officer, Chief Executive Officer, Managing Director, Deputy CEO, Deputy COO.
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
Location: South Kensington, London (with hybrid working)
Salary: c. £85,000K + generous benefits package
Closing date: 14th September
Contact: Rosemary Pini - Allen Lane
The V&A is seeking a strategic, collaborative, and inspiring Deputy Finance Director to play a pivotal role in safeguarding the museum’s financial resilience and supporting its mission to champion creativity in all its forms.
As part of the V&A family of museums, the role offers the chance to contribute to an organisation with a global reputation, a national collection of over 2.8 million objects, and a 5,000-year-old story of creativity told through exhibitions, education programmes, research, and digital experiences.
About the Role
Reporting to the Director of Finance and Resources, the Deputy Finance Director will work at the heart of the V&A’s strategic and operational decision-making. The postholder will provide leadership to the Finance and Procurement teams, ensuring the delivery of high-quality financial management, business partnering, statutory reporting, and compliance across a complex, multi-site organisation.
Key priorities will include:
- Developing and delivering a multi-year strategic financial model to strengthen resilience and support commercial growth.
- Leading the annual business planning cycle and aligning financial plans to strategic objectives.
- Enhancing financial systems, reporting, and processes to improve decision-making and efficiency.
- Championing strong financial controls, risk management, and compliance across the organisation.
- Overseeing statutory accounts, external reporting, and technical advice on VAT, Gift Aid, and other tax matters.
- Acting as a trusted adviser to senior leaders, the Board, and external stakeholders.
About You
The V&A is looking for a qualified CCAB accountant (or equivalent) with experience leading finance teams in large, complex organisations. You will have:
- A strong track record in statutory accounts, budgeting, and forecasting
- Technical expertise in accounting and charity taxation
- The ability to present complex financial information clearly to varied audiences
- A collaborative leadership style with a commitment to developing high-performing teams
- Alignment with the V&A’s values: Sustainability, Equity, Creativity, Collaboration, and Generosity
Why Join the V&A?
The V&A offers an inclusive, values-driven environment where staff are supported to thrive. The museum is proud to be an open and diverse organisation and is committed to a strict zero-tolerance approach to discrimination, harassment, or bullying.
Benefits include:
- 29 days’ holiday plus public holidays
- 10% employer pension contribution (post-probation)
- Life assurance (4x salary)
- Enhanced family-friendly policies
- Interest-free loans (travelcard, bike, rental deposit)
- Free entry to major museums and exhibitions
- Discounts in V&A shops and cafés
- Employee Assistance Programme and staff social events
How to Apply
For further information or to apply, please contact: Rosemary Pini at Allen Lane who has partnered with V&A on this appointment or apply below.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Venn Group are delighted to be partnered with a leading sustainability charity, committed to raising standards and driving positive change within the hospitality sector. We are seeking a proactive and motivated Fundraising Officer to play a key role in growing income streams and building strong supporter relationships.
Key responsibilities of the role:
- Implement approved sales and fundraising strategies and workplans
- Translate targets into outreach schedules, campaigns, and account plans
- Monitor market trends and provide feedback for strategy refinement
- Ensure alignment with brand, impact frameworks, and ethical standards
- Build and manage a qualified pipeline across all key funder segments
- Execute full business development cycle
- Deliver offerings (e.g. memberships, consulting, events) with consistent value
- Lead compliant bid submissions and tenders
- Develop tailored proposals, decks, and budgets using templates
- Communicate case for support with clear outcomes and partner benefits
- Collaborate with programme leads on offer packaging and pricing
- Manage onboarding, delivery, reporting, and recognition processes.
- Ensure timely and accurate grant and sponsorship reporting
- Maintain revenue forecasts and update pipeline dashboards
- Work with Finance on contracts, invoicing, and audits
- Apply pricing and margin guidelines; ensure compliance.
- Follow fundraising, data privacy, and ethics policies.
- Provide content for marketing and lead-generation campaigns
- Help build internal capacity on donor relations and pipeline hygiene
- Integrate KPIs and impact narratives into pitches and proposals
- Keep CRM data accurate and meet activity SLAs
- Track and improve conversion rates and pipeline performance
- Share market feedback to refine strategies and offerings
Ideal candidate profile:
- Strong proposal writing, pitching and negotiation skills
- Demonstrated success executing sales and/or fundraising plans with measurable revenue delivery
- Experience delivering defined sponsorships, partnerships, or commercial offers tied to programmes/services
- Charity / Hospitality sector experience
Agency reference number: J90493
Location: Central London
Duration: 6 months temp – permanent
Pay rate: £18 - £20 per hour
Working hours: 35 hours per week
Working pattern: Hybrid (2/3 days per week on-site)
This vacancy will be actively shortlisted, so early applications are encouraged to avoid missing out.
Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.