Grants programme manager jobs
What’s the job?
We’re looking for someone to join us as our Learning and Networks Manager at Funders Together.
Funders Together is a cross-sector funding infrastructure organisation bringing together strategic initiatives that improve how funding supports communities to shape a better future.
We are entering an exciting new phase as we bring together a growing family of initiatives focused on improving funding practice across civil society. These include London Funders, the cross-sector membership network for funders across the capital; Collaboration Circle, a platform for collaborative and participatory funding programmes; 360Giving, which supports organisations to publish and use open grants data; and the Place-Based Giving resource hub, which supports collaborative funding rooted in place and community.
As Learning and Networks Manager, you will play a central role in engaging funders, partners, and stakeholders, and delivering learning that helps shape future practice across Funders Together and the wider funding ecosystem.
This is an exciting point to join the organisation as we invest further in learning and our networks as a core part of our mission. Building on strong existing networks and well-established learning programmes, you will help strengthen and evolve our work for the future.
We’re looking for someone who thrives on learning, collaboration, and turning insight into action. You will enjoy building relationships, connecting people and ideas, and creating spaces where learning can lead to positive change in funding and outcomes for communities.
So who are we?
Funders Together is a charity focused on improving how funding supports communities and civil society to positively shape the world.
Our work centres on strengthening the effectiveness, fairness and impact of funding systems by championing practice rooted in equity, trust and collaboration. We work across the funding ecosystem, with partners in the public, private and third sectors, to support organisations to learn together, share insight and develop approaches that lead to stronger outcomes for communities. We bring together a growing family of initiatives and organisations working across the funding landscape.
Across our work, Funders Together connects funders, supports collaborative funding initiatives, develops insights informed by shared data, and creates space for mutual learning and joint action.
Who are we looking for?
We are looking for a proactive and collaborative individual with strong experience of facilitating and convening learning spaces, and using the insights generated to inform and influence change.
The ideal candidate will be someone who has shaped and delivered learning programmes in a range of settings. They will be able to create a positive learning culture, and confidently design learning spaces and networks which can bring an audience together over different learning goals. They will be highly organised, a skilled facilitator, and able to translate learning into tangible actions. Importantly, they thrive in creating relational ways of working, and are curious and confident to try and test new ideas. They will enjoy working in a dynamic environment where priorities evolve and where good systems and coordination help ensure activity is delivered effectively.
The successful candidate will be comfortable working as part of a small and agile team, taking initiative in their work and contributing to continuous improvement in how we design and deliver learning across Funders Together.
A strong commitment to collaboration, equity, diversity and systemic change is essential, alongside a shared belief in the value of diverse lived experience in strengthening our work and impact.
We're proud of the diversity and vibrancy of our communities, and work to champion equity and justice in all that we do. We are actively working to ensure our staff team reflects the communities we serve and warmly welcome applications from people from Black and racially minoritised communities, people who identify as LGBTQ+, and people with disabilities, recognising that diverse lived experience strengthens our work and impact.
What can we offer?
We are a small, and growing organisation with big ambitions. And we can’t achieve those without our staff team. That’s why we work hard to create a positive work environment for all employees, where everybody can learn, thrive and deliver their best.
We believe that a staff culture rooted in inclusion, equity and wellbeing helps create a stronger, healthier and more productive team. Our working week is 32 hours FTE which enables staff to work a four day week (4 Day Week Foundation accredited) alongside other more flexible work patterns. We also operate a hybrid working model, with staff spending around 60% of their time in the office to support collaboration and connection. This approach reflects our commitment to wellbeing and personal growth while ensuring we have the time and space to deliver our work effectively.
From the first day of employment you will be entitled to Health Cover as part of our staff benefits package. On completion of your probation period, you’ll also be able to access our other employee benefits including our Cycle2Work scheme, Life Insurance and mobile months together with volunteering days and a generous annual leave allowance. We’re also an accredited Living Pension Employer and offer a generous pension scheme (employer’s contribution of 10% of your salary). You can read more about our benefits here.
Registered Charity
11 - 20
We work with people and organisations who fund and shape investment in communities and civil society, supporting funding practice
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JUSTICE is looking to recruit a Philanthropy Manager to join our friendly, outcome-focused, values-led team. This is a permanent role and offers an exciting opportunity for a passionate and creative fundraiser who is committed to building meaningful relationships and growing philanthropy income.
We are looking for an individual who is motivated by our purpose (to improve the UK justice system so that it is fair and within everyone’s reach). The successful post holder will be an engaging and proactive fundraiser with experience of securing donations from high-net-worth individuals and mid-level donors. You will enjoy working autonomously, be comfortable taking initiative and bring a thoughtful strategic approach to developing and stewarding donor relationships.
Working closely with the Director of Development, Chief Executive and Senior Management Team, the Philanthropy Manager will play a central role in strengthening and expanding our major donor and mid-level giving programme. You will lead on cultivating, soliciting and stewarding a portfolio of prospects and donors, developing tailored engagement plans and ensuring our fundraising activity is insight-driven and aligned with organisational priorities.
By building strong relationships with donors, volunteers and supporters and by championing the effective use of data and insight, you will help deepen engagement with JUSTICE’s work and increase the impact of our fundraising. You will be a key ambassador for the organisation, representing our mission and values with confidence, professionalism and warmth.
If this sounds like something you’d be interested in and something you would enjoy doing, please do apply!
To apply, please submit your CV (maximum 2 pages) and, in a separate document, a two page
Expression of Interest via our Charity Jobs posting. Full details of the application process can be found in the recruitment pack.
Registered Charity
11 - 20
JUSTICE is a law reform charity working to build a fairer UK justice system within everyone’s reach.
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About Future Frontiers
Household income is still one of the strongest predictors of a young person’s future opportunities and earning potential in the UK. Future Frontiers exists to level the playing field. We equip under-resourced young people with the knowledge, skills, confidence and connections they need to broaden their horizons and take positive steps towards their futures.
In partnership with schools and businesses across Greater London, we deliver programmes of personalised careers coaching, skills development and exposure to professional role models for young people from low-income families. This year, we are supporting around 2,500 young people through our programmes. You can find out more about our work and impact in the Annual Impact Report on our website.
About the role
We’re looking for an experienced Philanthropy Manager to join our small, ambitious team and help secure the funding that makes our work possible.
Our Philanthropy team builds meaningful relationships with supporters, particularly charitable trusts and foundations, to secure a significant proportion of Future Frontiers’ income. We have a strong case for support, a track record of securing trusts and foundations funding, and an exciting pipeline of opportunities. We’re now looking to build on this success as we continue to grow our philanthropy income.
Reporting to the Head of Philanthropy, you’ll identify prospective funders, manage relationships with charitable trusts and foundations, and craft compelling funding proposals and reports that bring our impact to life.
This role requires exceptional writing skills, meticulous attention to detail and the ability to communicate information clearly, accurately and persuasively. You’ll need to be highly organised, proactive and confident managing multiple deadlines, while producing consistently high-quality work.
We’re looking for someone with strong trusts and foundations fundraising experience who can combine outstanding written communication with excellent relationship-building skills.
Your responsibilities:
Write funding applications and reports
You’ll lead on developing high-quality funding applications, reports and proposals for charitable trusts and foundations that make a compelling case for support and bring our impact to life.
This will include translating complex programme and impact information into clear, engaging and persuasive written communications tailored to each funder’s interests and priorities.
Exceptional writing skills and meticulous attention to detail are essential. You’ll ensure all applications and reports are accurate, well-structured, tailored and submitted to a consistently high standard.
You’ll work closely with colleagues across the organisation to gather information, outcomes and stories that reflect the impact of our programmes.
Manage relationships with trusts and foundations
You’ll help build and manage strong relationships with charitable trusts and foundations through thoughtful stewardship, high-quality communications and proactive engagement.
With support from the Head of Philanthropy, you’ll identify opportunities to secure renewed and increased support, helping grow long-term partnerships with funders.
You’ll also act as an ambassador for Future Frontiers, creating opportunities for supporters to engage more deeply with our work.
Identify new funding opportunities
You’ll proactively identify charitable trusts and foundations with the potential to support Future Frontiers. Through research and collaboration with colleagues across the organisation, you’ll help build a strong pipeline of prospective funders and develop tailored approaches for engagement.
Gather case studies and impact stories
You’ll help collect pupil case studies and testimonials that bring the impact of our programmes to life.
This may include attending programme sessions, speaking directly with young people and helping them feel comfortable sharing their experiences. Strong communication skills, sensitivity and the ability to build rapport with young people will therefore be important in this role.
Support wider voluntary income and engagement opportunities
You’ll work with colleagues across the organisation to support wider voluntary income and engagement opportunities where appropriate. This could include supporter engagement activity, charitable giving from businesses and other opportunities that help grow Future Frontiers’ network and income.
Keep accurate and detailed records
You’ll ensure all philanthropy activity is recorded promptly and accurately, helping us manage relationships, reporting deadlines and fundraising activity effectively. You’ll support the team’s efficiency by keeping organised records and helping manage key administrative processes.
You’ll also ensure we meet data protection and fundraising regulations, including GDPR and the Code of Fundraising Practice.
Contribute to wider organisational priorities
You’ll be a collaborative team member, supporting cross-team projects and organisation-wide initiatives as needed. From time to time, you may also be asked to take on other duties in line with your role.
About you
Essential
- Experience independently securing high four-figure or ideally five-figure grants from charitable trusts and foundations, including developing successful funding applications and reports.
- Experience managing relationships with funders and delivering thoughtful stewardship to encourage long-term support.
- Exceptional writing and editing skills, with the ability to communicate information clearly, accurately and persuasively for different audiences.
- Meticulous attention to detail, with the ability to produce consistently high-quality work while managing multiple deadlines independently.
- Strong relationship-building and communication skills, with the ability to build rapport with a wide range of people including funders, colleagues and young people.
- Experience identifying and researching prospective funders and helping to develop funding pipelines.
- Passion for Future Frontiers’ mission and a strong commitment to improving opportunities for under-resourced young people.
Desirable
- Experience securing multi-year funding.
- Experience collecting case studies and testimonials sensitively and confidently.
- Experience supporting wider voluntary income generation or supporter engagement activity.
- Familiarity with fundraising regulations and best practices, including the Code of Fundraising Practice.
- Experience working in education, social mobility or youth focused organisations.
What we can offer you
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Annual leave of 27 days plus bank holidays, pro-rated for part time employees and increasing with length of service
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Enhanced leave and pay packages exceeding statutory requirements
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Pension scheme with employer contributions starting at 3%, increasing with length of service
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Flexible working arrangements, including regular home working, up to two weeks working abroad annually, and flexibility around core hours
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Opportunity to apply for an extended career break (following 3+ years’ service)
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A supportive and inclusive workplace, with dedicated wellbeing initiatives and mental health support through our Wellbeing and Inclusion Group and mental health first aiders
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Employee Assistance Programme including 24/7 GP access
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Annual personal training and development budget of £300
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Cycle-to-work scheme access
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Season ticket loans
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Access to discounts and savings through Tickets for Good and Charity worker Discounts
Equal opportunities, diversity and inclusion
Here at Future Frontiers we are dedicated to the practice of equal opportunities. The principles of it underpin our mission and we treat all employees, volunteers, clients and young people as individuals. We believe in having an open and inclusive culture that champions diversity in all its forms, including disability, culture, race, gender, sexual orientation, age, life experiences, socio-economic background, and religion.
We encourage everyone to apply for our roles. If you would like to talk to us about working at Future Frontiers in advance of your application, particularly regarding diversity, we strongly encourage you to contact us via email. We’d love to hear from you.
We are particularly interested to hear from candidates who have lived experiences relatable to our young people.
How to apply
To apply, please answer the questions below in a Word document, attach your CV, and send both to our email found in the job specification:
1. Please tell us why you would like to work at Future Frontiers and what particularly interests you about this role.
(Max. 1,500 characters - including spaces)
Answers should demonstrate a genuine interest in Future Frontiers’ mission and a clear understanding of the role.
2. Please tell us about your experience securing funding from charitable trusts and foundations, including examples of successful applications and funder relationships you have managed.
(Max. 2,500 characters - including spaces)
Answers should provide clear and specific examples, demonstrate excellent written communication skills, and show an understanding of how to build strong funder relationships.
- Deadline: Sunday 14 June
- First-round interviews will take place virtually during the week commencing 22 June.
- Second-round interviews will be held in person at our London Bridge office on Tuesday 30 June.
- The successful candidate will be required to undergo a DBS check and reference checks.
Registered Charity
21 - 50
We equip young people from low-income households to develop careers knowledge, employability skills, confidence and connections.
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DFN Project SEARCH is looking for an experienced charity finance professional to take on the newly-created Head of Finance role. As a well-established and successful UK charity, we are operating in a period of continued growth and require a Head of Finance who combines reliable financial insight, robust control and strong governance with hands-on delivery. This role will work closely with the Finance Director and wider executive team while remaining directly involved in month-end, reporting, controls, cash flow and systems improvement. This role has a requirement to travel to London an average of twice monthly as well as other UK travel to support away days and programme visits.
Key responsibilities include:
- End-to-end ownership of the finance function, ensuring accurate, efficient and compliant day-to-day operations.
- Working closely with the Finance Director to deliver management reporting, annual budgeting, statutory accounts and audit support.
- Strengthening cash flow forecasting, treasury oversight, credit control and financial planning to support organisational growth.
- Principal owner of the charity’s financial controls, policies, procedures and systems, further developing the use of Xero for real-time insight.
- Supporting the charity’s funding model through strong oversight of restricted funds, grant reporting, contract support and funder compliance.
- Build financial understanding across the organisation by supporting budget holders and translating financial information for non-finance colleagues.
- Clear reporting relationship with the Finance Director and line management responsibility for the Finance Administrator.
Essential criteria
The successful candidate should be a fully qualified accountant who is comfortable leading and doing in a small charity environment. They should be technically strong, confident with hands-on financial operations, and able to work credibly with the Finance Director, executive colleagues, trustees, external advisors and non-finance budget holders.
- Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA or equivalent).
- Proven experience in a finance management role with end-to-end responsibility for a finance function.
- Strong working knowledge of Charity SORP and charity accounting requirements.
- Experience preparing management accounts, statutory accounts and board-level financial reports.
- Strong cash flow management, balance sheet reconciliation and month-end close capability.
- Experience of restricted funds management, grant reporting and supporting budgets for funding applications or tenders.
- Confident using accounting systems, ideally Xero, and advanced Excel.
- Ability to explain financial information clearly to non-specialist audiences and partner effectively with budget holders.
- Strong leadership and collaboration skills, with the ability to line manage and develop a small finance team.
- Proven experience in developing and implementing Financial Instructions in a charity setting
Desirable criteria
- Experience of leading change and process optimisation
- Experience in a remote or distributed organisation
- Experience of working with complex stakeholder groups across education, public sector, social impact or donor settings
- Experience of payroll oversight, VAT returns and finance systems/process improvement would be highly valuable.
Remuneration and Offer Considerations
Over and above the salary range offered, we also offer:
- Flexible working arrangements considered including jobsharing and part-time (minimum of 4 days per week) work as well as a condensed hours working pattern of 10 working days over 9.
- Annual leave buy-back.
- Remote role with travel as required.
- Wellbeing benefits such as an Employee Assistance Programme and NHS top-up support.
To apply for this role you must have the right to work in the UK.
Please send a copy of your CV with a maximum of two pages, and a supporting statement outlining why you would like to work for DFN Project SEARCH, why you are interested in this role, how you meet the essential and where applicable the desirable criteria, and what experience you would bring if you were to be successful.
Final panel interview date is scheduled for 30 June 2026.
DFN Project SEARCH is a disability confident employer. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments during your application process.
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Programmes, Governance and Income Generation Manager
Lambeth Links (Registered charity 1193637)
Role: Programmes, Governance and Income Generation Manager
Hours: Part-time, 4 days / 30 hours per week. We will consider flexible working.
Annual Salary: £31,000 to £33,000 pro rata per year depending on experience.
Location: North Lambeth, London SE1. Hybrid working with at least one day a week in the office and regular work across the borough.
Working hours: Some evening and weekend work will be required, for example to attend community events, meetings and Pride related activity.
Right to work: Applicants must have the existing right to work in the UK, as we are unable to provide visa sponsorship.
About Lambeth Links
Lambeth Links are recruiting a Programmes, Governance and Income Generation Manager to support our charity’s meaningful work across Lambeth.
Lambeth Links is a small charity with a big ambition: to be a central point of rallying, communication and advocacy for the LGBTQIA+ Community who live, work and socialise in Lambeth – the largest borough in London. The organisation aims to strengthen the links between individuals and groups while also highlighting the many issues that continue to adversely affect the community.
Lambeth has a deep and rich history of LGBTQIA+ activism. From being home to founding members of the Gay Liberation Front (GLF) to hosting Europe’s first Euro Pride in Brixton in 1992, the borough has long been the beating heart of the LGBTQIA+ Community. Lambeth Links exists to continue that legacy of championing collective voice and driving forward change.
This role is funded by The National Lottery Community Fund’s Reaching Communities award.
About the Role
As Programmes, Governance and Income Generation Manager, you will turn strategy into funded programmes, secure income from government and public bodies, and ensure delivery meets both community needs and funder objectives.
The ideal candidate will have:
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Significant experience of managing programmes or multiple projects end-to-end, including planning, commissioning, timeline and delivery management, and evaluation.
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Experience of delivering bids and managing budgets across a variety of income generation streams, such as grants and fundraising, partnerships, stakeholder engagement, or donation drives.
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Experience of building and maintaining partnerships with local and national statutory organisations (Government Councils, NHS), commissioning bodies, grassroots and community organisations, and relevant trusts and foundations.
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Experience of organisational development or change, for example improving systems, structures, culture or ways of working in a small organisation.
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Understanding of the issues faced by LGBTQIA+ people, including those who are Black or from other communities of colour, disabled people and people with insecure immigration status, and a commitment to intersectional practice.
How to Apply
If you wish to apply for this position, please supply the following by 11.30pm on Wednesday, 4th June:
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A detailed CV, setting out your career history, with responsibilities and achievements.
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A cover letter (maximum two sides of A4) highlighting your suitability for the role by addressing the following:
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Your understanding of the issues facing the LGBTQ+ community, particularly within Lambeth.
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Your experience securing and managing diverse income streams and budgets end-to-end.
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Examples of managing high-impact programmes from planning through to evaluation.
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Evidence of building strong partnerships with public sector bodies, businesses, and community organisations.
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Details of two professional referees together with a brief statement of their relationship to you and over what period of time they have known you. Referees will not be contacted without your prior consent.
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Programme Director | Full-time 35 hours per week (part time at four days per week will be considered) | £53,712 - £56,652
Based at our offices in Clapham, near Settle, with a mix of office and home working.
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Programme Director to help shape the future of Yorkshire Dales Millennium Trust (YDMT), a growing charity with a current annual budget of c£2million.
Leading our projects and grant team you'll play a crucial role in bringing our interlinking projects and grants together, providing clear long-term direction and ensuring lasting impact for our beneficiaries.
About the role
Our ambitious project strategies have enabled us to grow our woodland, grassland, wetland and outreach and engagement work. We aim to continue to develop these core projects, alongside our grants programme to increase our ability to help tackle climate change, biodiversity loss and connect more people with nature.
The Programme Director will play a key role in creating and implementing long term project strategies to build on the charity’s success. You will be leading a small team to deliver transformative projects, while identifying opportunities for collaboration and partnership work. Monitoring, evaluation and learning of projects and grants to continuously improve their impact, as well as a knowledge of Health & Safety Executive legislation, are key to ensure that all our projects are safe and delivered to the highest standards for our beneficiaries.
As a member of the YDMT Executive Leadership Team, supporting the Chief Executive, you will help provide leadership, vision and direction, assisting the Board to set and implement the strategic direction of YDMT.
We believe the role will be a highly rewarding one, and a real opportunity for someone to develop their skills in a fantastic organisation, whilst benefiting this wonderful area and its communities.
About you
We're looking for someone with a background in project management who can combine strategic planning with excellent leadership and relationship building skills. Your role will focus on leading major projects and grants programmes, managing multiple and complex delivery within timeframes and budgets.
You will be a natural networker and ambassador, who can confidently develop strong relationships with our stakeholders and provide inspirational leadership to our team. Underpinning all of this is your ability to work within our culture – which means sharing our values of being creative, caring, honest and enabling.
About Yorkshire Dales Millennium Trust
We are a small charity doing big things to help to protect and enhance the People, Landscape and Wildlife of the Dales.
For 29 years we have delivered diverse and inspirational projects, helping to plant 1.6 million trees and securing the future of more than 850 hectares of wildflower hay meadows, creating habitats for our wildlife and combatting climate change. We are passionate about inspiring disadvantaged groups and future generations to care for this special area. Our three-year strategy is centred around building partnerships that increase the scale and pace of nature recovery.
Closing date for applications is 9am, Mon 8th June 2026. Interviews will be held w/c 22nd June 2026.
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Charity Manager
The Noah Jordan Foundation
Location: Cornwall, UK
Salary: £35,000–£40,000 (depending on experience)
Hours: Full-time preferred (part-time may be considered)
Reporting to: Charity Director
Working closely with: Board of Trustees
Additional Requirements: Flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends in line with events, campaigns and charity activities, with willingness and ability to travel across the UK as required.
About The Noah Jordan Foundation
The Noah Jordan Foundation is a fast-growing UK children’s charity established in memory of Noah, who died in 2024 from POLG mitochondrial disease, a rare and devastating paediatric mitochondrial disorder which can cause severe neurological deterioration and liver failure in children, and for which there is currently no effective treatment or cure.
Following Noah’s death, his family made him a promise: that his legacy would help change the future for children and families affected by mitochondrial disease.
The Foundation was established to deliver that promise through three charitable objectives:
Medical Research
Funding pioneering medical research to improve clinical management, accelerate the development of effective treatments and ultimately help drive progress towards cures for rare paediatric mitochondrial diseases, including POLG-related mitochondrial disorders.
Raising Awareness
Increasing awareness and understanding of mitochondrial disease amongst healthcare professionals, organisations and the wider public through campaigns, events, education and training.
Supporting Children and Families
Providing practical and emotional support to children and families affected by mitochondrial disease through information, resources, services and financial assistance where possible.
Since launching in September 2024, thanks to our incredible community, the Foundation has grown rapidly, raising more than £400,000 in just over 18 months.
Our Impact
The Foundation has already:
- Fully funded a three-year medical research PhD programme into POLG mitochondrial disease at the Mitochondrial Research Group (MRG) at Newcastle University, under the guidance of one of the UK’s leading Professors of Paediatric Mitochondrial Medicine, who also serves as a Charity Medical Advisor to the Foundation.
- Supported affected children, families and organisations across the UK.
- Developed national corporate partnerships and strategic relationships.
- Built a growing national supporter community and dedicated volunteer network.
- Established a growing national profile across mitochondrial disease awareness, fundraising and advocacy.
- Begun work towards funding further pioneering mitochondrial disease research and delivering long-term charitable impact.
Everything achieved so far has been built through passion, community and an unwavering commitment to creating meaningful change. Whilst we are proud of what has been achieved during our first 18 months, we believe this is only the beginning.
The Foundation is now entering an exciting and important phase of development as we strengthen long-term sustainability, diversify income, grow partnerships and build the organisational capability required to maximise impact for children and families affected by mitochondrial disease across the UK, whilst contributing towards change around the world through research, awareness and support.
We are seeking an exceptional individual to help build upon the momentum already created and shape the Foundation’s continued growth and long-term impact.
The Opportunity
This is an opportunity to help build a nationally recognised charity at an exciting and formative stage of its journey.
The Noah Jordan Foundation is building towards becoming a nationally recognised force for change within paediatric mitochondrial disease research, awareness and family support.
As the Foundation’s first full-time employee, the Charity Manager will play a key role in shaping the future culture, structure and direction of the organisation.
Reporting directly to the Charity Director and working closely with the Board of Trustees, you will help develop organisational strategy, grow income, strengthen operations, build partnerships and support the long-term sustainability of the Foundation.
The Charity Manager will act as the Foundation’s operational and fundraising lead, helping drive continued growth and maximise impact for children and families affected by mitochondrial disease.
This role requires someone equally comfortable developing strategy, building partnerships and driving income growth, whilst also rolling their sleeves up and supporting practical delivery where required.
One day may involve developing fundraising strategy, corporate relationships or marketing initiatives. Another may involve supporting volunteers, delivering events or solving operational challenges.
From partnerships, fundraising strategy and marketing to events, administration and operational support, the successful candidate will need to be comfortable contributing wherever required.
This role will suit someone ambitious, adaptable and proactive who thrives within fast-moving environments and enjoys building meaningful impact from the ground up.
For the right person, this is a rare opportunity to help shape a growing charity and leave a lasting legacy.
Key Responsibilities
Fundraising and Income Growth
- Lead and grow fundraising activity across the Foundation.
- Develop and manage corporate partnerships and sponsorship opportunities.
- Identify and secure trusts, grants and major donor funding.
- Support regular giving and community fundraising growth.
- Help develop long-term fundraising strategy and income diversification.
- Build and nurture relationships with donors, businesses, trusts and strategic partners.
- Develop proposals and pitches for supporters, businesses and stakeholders.
- Identify opportunities and support sustainable income growth.
- Strengthen supporter stewardship and donor relationships.
- Support fundraising campaigns and flagship charity initiatives.
Operations and Organisational Development
- Help build systems, processes and operational structures as the charity grows.
- Support governance, compliance and reporting requirements.
- Develop reporting frameworks and performance measures to support Trustee oversight and organisational growth.
- Support budget monitoring and financial administration alongside Trustees.
- Lead, support and help develop the Foundation’s dedicated volunteer network, helping build a positive, engaged and high-performing volunteer culture.
- Support CRM systems and fundraising pipeline management.
- Help develop internal processes to support sustainable long-term growth.
- Undertake additional responsibilities commensurate with the role where required.
Communications, Marketing and External Engagement
- Support planning and delivery of campaigns, events and public engagement activity.
- Lead marketing, communications and storytelling activity to strengthen awareness, supporter engagement and fundraising.
- Help develop campaigns that increase awareness and understanding of mitochondrial disease and strengthen the Foundation’s profile.
- Support content development across digital platforms and supporter communications.
- Represent the Foundation externally with professionalism, warmth and passion.
- Build and strengthen relationships with supporters, businesses and stakeholders.
- Represent the needs of affected children and families and help drive innovation, awareness and positive change.
- Work closely with the Charity Director on strategic development and future growth.
About You
We are seeking someone with:
- Approximately 5–10 years’ experience within fundraising, charity development, partnerships or organisational growth.
- A proven ability to build relationships and generate income.
- Strong communication, influencing and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Strong relationship-building and partnership development skills.
- Confidence developing proposals, presenting ideas and pitching to supporters, businesses and stakeholders.
- The ability to balance strategic thinking with practical delivery.
- A proactive, adaptable and solutions-focused mindset.
- A willingness to learn, develop and grow alongside a rapidly evolving organisation.
- A willingness to be hands-on and contribute wherever needed.
- Strong storytelling and communication skills, with an understanding of how marketing and communications drive awareness, fundraising and supporter engagement.
- Empathy, emotional intelligence and professionalism.
- A willingness to travel and support events across the UK.
- Flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends.
- A full UK driving licence and access to transport.
- A genuine passion for meaningful work, long-term impact and improving outcomes for children and families affected by mitochondrial disease.
- Ambition, resilience and commitment to creating lasting impact.
We would particularly welcome applicants with experience in corporate partnerships, fundraising strategy, charity growth and development, community engagement, marketing and communications, events and campaigns, trusts and foundations, and organisational development and scaling.
We recognise exceptional candidates may not meet every element of the criteria listed above. If you are passionate about our mission, bring transferable experience and believe you could make a meaningful contribution to our future, we would encourage you to apply.
We understand that the right person may come from either the charity sector or a related professional background with transferable experience in partnerships, fundraising, business development, communications, marketing or organisational growth.
Experience working within a growing charity or purpose-led organisation would be highly advantageous.
Why Join Us?
This role offers the opportunity to:
- Help shape the future of a fast-growing children’s charity.
- Work closely with an ambitious and passionate leadership team.
- Build meaningful partnerships and projects with national impact.
- Directly contribute towards advancing pioneering mitochondrial disease research, raising awareness and supporting affected children and families.
- Be part of a community determined to create lasting change.
- Help build a charity designed to create lasting impact for generations to come.
We couldn't save Noah, but together, we can change what happens next.
The extinction of Mito, one stomp at a time.
Registered Charity
1 - 5
The Extinction of Mito, One Stomp at a Time.
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Volunteer Centre Hackney is a thriving charity (annual income circa £1.1m, with 29 paid staff) providing volunteering infrastructure to the voluntary sector across the City of London and the London borough of Hackney. We support over 1500 residents a year to realise their skills and passions through volunteering and social action, and to share these for the benefit of others. We also provide volunteering resource, and advice and guidance on best practice in volunteer management, to hundreds of charities and community organisations.
Through our specialist programmes, our impact on the lives of residents is huge. We match volunteers to housebound residents to help them engage with communities and leave their homes; we provide long term personalised support to people with mental health conditions and learning disabilities to help them volunteer and find paid jobs; we support patients to deliver hundreds of their own activities and peer support groups at GP practices across City and Hackney; and in partnership with Public Health, we support over 250 Community Health Champions to share vital health messaging with their own diverse communities.
This is a hands-on and strategic role for an experienced fundraiser who thrives in a small to medium sized charity environment. You will have autonomy to develop a whole new fundraising strategy, utilise diverse fundraising methods, and build and develop new project ideas and partnerships. You will lead on income generation primarily through sourcing and applying to trusts and foundations, and with the potential to build new corporate partnerships, community campaigns and individual giving. You will build authentic relationships with funders and supporters, and together with VCH colleagues, will identify new programme models as ways to generate income. You will contribute to the development and production of compelling stories, evidence and marketing and build and maintain the infrastructure needed to track and achieve progress against annual income targets.
Post holders need to have excellent communication skills, to represent the charity in writing and in person. You must be enthusiastic, self-motivating and confident to work primarily alone, but also able to engage and collaborate with staff from across the organisation to share information and impact evidence to support your role. If you are successful in securing funding there will be the potential to recruit additional support, and for you to become the Head of Fundraising of a small team.
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We’ve been inspiring, developing, and supporting communities since 1997. We’re here to help you make a difference as a volunteer.
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Overview
Afield Environmental is a brand new charity responding to environmental injustice. We do this by working with communities to rewild disadvantaged urban neighbourhoods; and bysupporting artists to undertake ecological research. This exciting and challenging role will beright at the heart of making everything happen.
We are looking for a creative and community-minded Communications and OperationsCo-ordinator to help develop Afield over the next 12 months. This is a varied roleencompassing communications and operational support for the grants programme and thecharity more generally. You will help us develop our communications strategy, support our grantees, and develop our systems and processes as a new charity.
As we are a new charity we have created this as a fixed-term appointment - we are still working out the longer-term roles for the charity.
We are looking for someone who is organised and self-sufficient, a skilled communicator, and a connector of people and ideas. We welcome applications from those early in their career. Where a candidate needs time to grow into aspects of the role, they will be helped to do so through management support and training.
Key Responsibilities
Communications
● Help deliver Afield’s communications strategy aligned with our mission
● Make Afield’s Wilding and Arts grants visible, accessible, and compelling to key
communities and audiences
● Manage Afield's digital presence across website, blogs, and social media, creating
compelling content written, visual and including graphics
● Monitor, evaluate, and report on Afield’s communications activity, to continually
improve our reach and resonance
● Help document Afield-related events through photography and video.
Support for grants programmes
● Support grantees in documenting, editing and communicating project outputs and
outcomes, including video content, for a variety of audiences
● Support the Grants and Cohorts manager as required, including setting up cohort
meetings, helping manage selection panels and providing event support, preparing
materials etc
● Provide communications skills support as appropriate to grantees / cohorts.
Other
● Provide administrative and operational support to the founders as required
● Provide support to the organisation’s broader evaluation activities
● You might occasionally be asked to support our grantee programmes in other ways
such as helping at events or workshops
Requirements
Essential
● An excellent communicator, with experience of running workshops, presenting
information to audiences, or developing relationships with partners
● Proven experience running and creating content for social media channels or websites
● Excellent writing and editing skills for different audiences, with examples of published
content (including for example social media posts)
● Empathetic, with a positive attitude and a desire to help our grantees. You should be
able to provide evidence of supporting a group of people
● Organised and energetic with a self-sufficient attitude, and with the ability to
independently manage a busy workload, multiple deadlines and priorities
● Demonstrable commitment to ongoing development and learning
● Evidence of an interest in arts and/or the environment.
Desirable:
● Strong understanding of digital content strategy, with experience of using a CMS
platform, and social media analytics
● Experience of arts-related documentation and/or archiving
● Ability and comfort in creating structure out of ambiguity
● Ability to identify challenges and opportunities, and express proposals for change
● Experience working with or supporting artists, grantees or cohorts.
● Video editing.
For more information, please see the Job Description attached.
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Afield responds to environmental injustice by rewilding disadvantaged urban neighbourhoods and supporting artists to undertake ecological research.
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This is a new role, expanding the management team in our Services team, and providing some additional focus for our grant making, commissioning and direct service provision work.
This is an exciting time to be joining our team. Our grant making work is providing support for wellbeing services across the county, in addition to the £5m Sunflower Appeal, which will provide a major capital grant for a new cancer centre at the Princess Royal Hospital, Telford. We have recently begun commissioning services directly, with our counselling service for family and carers of cancer patients being our first step into this way of working.
There are huge opportunities to develop our work further. Our Bins for Boys project launched in 2024, and we want to see Bins for Boys venues across our region by 2028. Our monitoring, evaluation and impact work is building, and there is grant potential to shape how we report on the value our work has to the communities around us.
We are looking for someone who is a confident communicator, able to develop strong partnerships and has the skill to understand and interpret new project ideas. A clinical background is not a requirement, but a genuine interest in how we can make a difference for people living with cancer is essential.
Our ideal candidate will have an understanding of managing grant-funded projects, a creative approach to challenges and a supportive attitude to managing others. They will be able to navigate complex governance and work with internal and external stakeholders effectively. They will have the ability to see and realise opportunities for income generation to support their work.
This role will work alongside the Head of Services (Cancer Awareness), and there is an expectation of close collaboration and cross-working between the two sides of the team. It will also form part of the wider Lingen Davies management team, attending senior team meetings and collaborating with others to ensure smooth running and development across the charity.
Please note, this role requires travel across our large, rural region. Therefore, a UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle is essential.
To apply, please submit your CV plus a covering letter of no more than two pages. Your letter should showcase your skills and motivations for the role, and let us know why you think you are the best person to come and join our team.
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We exist to enhance cancer services and improve lives in Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin, and Mid Wales.
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The Talent Set are delighted to partner with our client on a brilliant Trusts Manager role. This is a fantastic chance to take ownership of a successful trusts and foundations programme, driving all fundraising activity across this vital income stream. You’ll play a crucial role in growing and developing the programme with a focus on maintaining well-established relationships with funders, delivering creative stewardship, and securing ambitious 5 and 6-figure gifts through strategic new business activity.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the trusts and foundations programme which generates over £1million annually and ensure consistent high-quality stewardship
- Identify new funding opportunities, build the pipeline and make thoughtful approaches to prospective funders
- Work closely with relevant internal teams including services and grants
- Manage and develop the Trusts Executive, supporting them in the delivering of the small trusts programme
Person Specification
- Proven experience in managing a large trusts and foundations programme, and building relationships with funders at the 5 and 6-figure level
- Demonstrable experience of delivering excellent stewardship that has secured repeat support from funders
- Strong written skills that effectively communicate the charity’s mission and impact
- Skilled in stakeholder communication, and confident liaising with senior stakeholders
- Line management experience
What’s on Offer
Salary: £46,675
2 days pw in London office
How to Apply
To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the 'apply now' button (please do not apply via email). We aim to get back to all successful candidates within 48 working hours.
Commitment to Diversity
The Talent Set are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability, or age. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.
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We are looking for a person with a personal commitment to the mission of the Trust and capacity to undertake the administrative duties for the Rights and Justice programme. They will bring experience of working in/with voluntary organisations and knowledge of issues relevant to JRCT’s Rights and Justice programme, in particular racial justice and migrant justice.
We seek a thoughtful, strongly motivated, accountable, energetic, and congenial individual with excellent organisational and communication skills. The work is highly detail-oriented and requires the ability to use initiative and anticipate outcomes, multi-task and work flexibly.
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Sight Scotland is Scotland’s leading charity providing specialist care, education and research for people with vision impairment. The charity has been in existence for over 230 years, and offer a variety of services in the community as well as education, transcription into alternative formats and residential care for adults and children. Their vision is of an inclusive Scotland where people of all visual abilities have the opportunity to thrive. To achieve their mission they are looking for a Fundraising Manager focused on trusts and grants who will cultivate a pipeline of opportunities and ensure an excellent funder experience, to provide Sight Scotland with sustainable income.
The Fundraising Manager – Trusts is responsible for developing trust income. There is a robust pipeline in place, and huge scope to look beyond the pipeline and work with the service delivery teams to identify new funding opportunities. This role will focus on larger funding bids, and exploring the potential for funding for Sight Scotland Veterans. The role supports the organisation’s purpose to make a significant impact on the lives of people living with visual impairment in Scotland by maximising fundraising income to deliver brilliant services and create a positive impact on our ability to deliver for the long term.
This specialist manager role would suit someone who is already operating at a senior trust fundraiser level, or someone who can demonstrate experience of developing a trust and grants pipeline, creating compelling applications and directly delivering income success.This role will line manage a Trusts Fundraiser (a brand-new post to Sight Scotland), so this could be the ideal opportunity for someone looking to take on people management for the first time.
Whats on offer
- Hybrid, working from Edinburgh office for 1-2 days a week
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37 days leave pro-rata (inclusive of bank holidays)
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Contributory pension scheme – up to 12% employer contribution
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Enhanced policies
Application notes
Please download the Candidate Info Pack provided for further information about the role, timelines and next steps.
To progress your application, please contact THINK Recruitment to organise an informal screening call. Please note, we cannot shortlist candidates who have not had a screening call so please allow enough time to have a call before the closing date.
Closing date for applications: Midnight Monday 8th June
Interviews are expected to be held on Wednesday 17th June
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About the Role
This is no ordinary desk job. As a Programmes Officer, you will play a key role in supporting HRF’s humanitarian and development programmes, helping secure vital funding and coordinating projects that create meaningful impact for vulnerable communities worldwide.
Working closely with field teams, donors, and partners, you will contribute to programme development, grant management, reporting, and strategic coordination across multiple country programmes. The role also includes opportunities for international travel to field locations, offering direct exposure to the communities and projects you support.
What You'll Be Doing
Under the management of the Head of International Programmes (HQ-based), the Programmes Officer will support the development and implementation of HRF’s programmes, with a strong focus on programme coordination, donor engagement, and fundraising. Key responsibilities include:
Grant Acquisition and Donor Coordination
- Develop concept notes, proposals, budgets, logical frameworks, and situation analyses.
- Identify new funding opportunities through donor platforms, clusters, and networking.
- Coordinate with colleagues to gather data required for proposal development.
- Represent HRF at relevant meetings and networking events.
- Coordinate with the marketing department to support project visibility.
Grant and Programme Management
- Review contracts, MOUs, and project documentation.
- Support project teams throughout the project cycle.
- Ensure projects comply with donor requirements, work plans, and budgets.
- Maintain communication with field offices, donors, and sector focal points.
- Lead the development of narrative and financial donor reports.
- Support donor visits, meetings, and external communications.
- Act as a focal point between HQ, donors, and field teams.
- Support MEAL teams in tracking project indicators.
- Ensure programme quality in line with HRF policies and SOPs.
Organisational Strategy and Growth
- Support the development and revision of organisational policies.
- Assist in supervising volunteers and interns.
- Support recruitment processes, particularly for field offices.
- Promote cross-learning and collaboration within the programmes department.
- Contribute to country-level strategic planning.
- Deliver staff capacity-building support where required.
Administrative Work
- Maintain and update HRF databases and records.
- Ensure proposal submission documents are accurate and submitted on time.
- Maintain organised and up-to-date files and documentation.
Who we're looking for
- Undergraduate degree in a relevant field; master’s degree desirable.
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar role.
- Strong understanding of the humanitarian or development sector.
- Excellent written and spoken English, with strong report-writing skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Strong interpersonal and intercultural communication skills.
- Self-motivated and able to work independently.
- Willingness to travel internationally when required.
- Right to live and work in the UK.
- Familiarity with the UK charity sector is desirable.
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CUF wants to build flourishing communities and tackle poverty, by partnering with churches and groups all over England, and we are looking for a Philanthropy Manager to shape and grow a major gifts programme which has been identified as a key opportunity for growth. You’ll be working closely with our Head of Fundraising and Communications in a small team that values fundraising creativity, and has some great partnerships and resources for you to build on.
We’re seeking a motivated self-starter, with a track record of initiating, managing and developing relationships with high net worth individuals and grantmaking bodies, and securing 5 figure donations and grants.
You will find, and nurture relationships with, philanthropists and non-statutory grant-makers. Some of these will be existing donors, and warm prospects, and others you will identify by research (we’ll provide some administrative help). You’ll also engage with Trustees, and senior staff, to identify and nurture Christian philanthropists and grant body decision-makers within their spheres of influence.
You’ll develop cases for support and write funding applications (helped by the wider staff team) and will build a robust income pipeline based on relational asks, including in person. Stewardship is key, so we want a skilled communicator with great organisational skills. You’ll have a passion for local social action, and will thrive in our collaborative team culture.
How to apply
For an informal conversation about this role and for more information, please contact our Deputy CEO, Adam Edwards (please see job pack for details).
To apply, please email an up-to-date CV and covering letter (we will only shortlist CV’s with a covering letter!) outlining your relevant skills and experience as relating to the responsibilities and person specification to: HR Officer (please see job pack for details).
Closing date: 5:00pm on Monday 1st June with interviews to be held on 16th June; whether online or in person to be confirmed.
Please note that only CV's accompanied with a cover letter will be considered for shortlisting.
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