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As Policy and Public Affairs Manager, you will help ensure London Youth is a credible, influential voice on issues affecting young people and the organisations that support them. Sitting within the Fundraising and Communications Directorate, you will work closely with the CEO, senior leadership, and youth participation, communciations, fundraising and delivery colleagues to deliver demonstrable external influence and impact.
You will craft clear, evidence-based policy positions that shape debate and influence decision-making at London and national level, ensuring the policymakers understand and respond to the realities facing young people in London. Through effective internal engagement, you will also ensure colelagues and our members are well-informed and equipped to respond to key policy developments.
You will successfully represent the voice of London Youth's members and the young people they support, helping to secure greater recognition, investment, and support for youth services. By building strong relationships with policymakers, parliamentarians, and sector partners working to address the issues affecting young people inthe capital, you will help position London Youth as a trusted and respected contributor to relevant policy discussions.
At a time of significant change across the youth sector, you will play a central role in campaigning for systematic change and in building the profile of London Youth and the wider voluntary sector as the Government's 10-year National Youth Strategy, Youth Matters, is implemented. You will help ensure commitments translate into meaningful outcomes for young people, particularly in relation to youth services, enrichment opportunities, and support for young people not in education, employment, or training, and strengthen long-term investment in youth provision.
What you will be doing
You will lead the development and delivery of London Youth's policy and public affairs work, building a clear and consistent understanding of the London and national context for young people and youth organisations. Working closely with colleagues across the organisation, including communications, fundraising, delivery, and MEL, you will help develop a clear and compelling case for support and influence.
You will work in close partnership with the CEO and CEO's office, acting as a trusted policy adviser, supporting the CEO's external policy engagements, positioning, and relationships with senior policymakers and influencers.
You will monitor emerging political and policy developments and relevant funding announcements, providing insight and analysis to identify opportunities for engagement. You will draft swift organisational responses to key policy announcements, in collaboration with the CEO and communications team, and ensure relevant intelligence and opportunties inform the work of the fundraising team.
You will develop, maintain, and communicate evidence-based policy positions, insights, and priorities, convening our members regularly to inform clear policy asks and advocacy. You will shape briefings and consultation responses that reflect the needs of London Youth's members and the young people they support. You will shape policy positions and provide high-quality briefings ahead of key senior-level engagements.
You will oversee and track our policy influencing activity, identifying emerging policy developments, coordinating internal input, engaging stakeholders and representing London Youth in external policy and public affairs forums, and reporting on the impact of our policy work.
You will strengthen policy work through insight and engagement, analysig relevant data and research from our membership and working with the Learning and Impact Lead to ensure insights from London Youth's network inform policy development. You will also identify opportunities for members and young people from our Youth Board to engage in policy work, including through consultations, networks, and events.
You will build and maintain strong relationships with key London and national stakeholders, identifying opportunities for partnership working with other organisations and ensuring London Youth has a visible, credible voice in debates affecting young people.
You will contribute to London Youth's communications, campaigns, and profile, working with colleagues to shape policy activity across digital channels, produce engaging written content including articles and speeches, craft organisational messaging, support youth-led engagement, and contribute to London Youth's thematic networks, influencing events and media opportunities.
What you bring to the role
Knowledge and Experience:
- Strong understanding of how policy is developed in the London and national context, and experience of engaging with political agendas on behalf of a charitable or membership organisation.
- Experience in developing robust policy positions, responses, and solutions, and influencing politicians and decision-makers.
- Up-to-date, proven experience in public affairs, parliamentary engagement or a related policy-influencing role, with a clear track record of driving meaningful change.
- Good understanding of UK parliamentary and government processes, and of current policy areas impacting young people in London and across the UK.
- Experience of producing a range of briefings and written materials, including research findings, public statements, consultation responses, and briefings for senior colelagues.
- Proven ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships with opinion-formers and other key stakeholders.
Attributes and Behaviours:
- Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills, especially when it comes to policy partners.
- Demonstrate confidence to engage and build productive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, including those at senior level.
- A confidence verbal communicator and presenter able to represent London Youth within policy forums, consortia, and networking events.
- Demonstrate ability to work on your own initiative and as part of a team, with proven ability to innovate and deliver change.
- Demonstrate ability to analyse, summarise, and present evidence to different audiences.
- Demonstrate a commitment to ensuring young people have prominent platforms to voice their views directly on the issues that affect them.
- Demonstrate a commitment to strengthening London's Youth sector.
- Be willing to work some evenings and the occasional weekend.
- Understanding and supporting the vision, mission, and aims of London Youth.
Demonstrate living our values of being:
- Ambitious
- Collaborative
- Inclusive
- Accountable
Why work at London Youth
- Generous holiday allowance - 39 days paid holiday each year (including bank holidays and closure days). Pro-rata if you work part time.
- Employer 4% pension contribution
- Additional leave granted to support voluntary activity
- Free Health Care Cash Plan
- Free access for you and your family to the Employee Assistance Programme
- Free access to the 'Headspace' app for you and your family
- Flexible working opportunities considered
- You'll be working with a fantastic team of passionate colleagues across London Youth
- You will be making a difference to the lives of young people
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Are you skilled at identifying and researching new funding opportunities? Do you naturally build rapport with others and enjoy cross team collaboration? This is an exciting opportunity to join a purpose‑driven organisation and play a key role in growing vital income that supports our mission.
IHP’s vision is to see a world in which all suffering due to lack of healthcare is eradicated. Our Christian faith underpins all that we do. It motivates us to care for those in need, and give our best in all circumstances, as an expression of God's love. We serve the poor in health without regard for ethnic or religious background, focusing on where the need is greatest.
About the role
We are seeking a proactive and dynamic Fundraising Officer with at least two year's experience in partnerships or grants management, and an understanding of international development fundraising. You’ll join a small, collaborative team where your ideas are valued and your work has real, tangible impact.
The Fundraising Officer will initially focus on Trusts and Foundations fundraising, with a scope to expand responsibilities to support additional income streams over time. There will be lots of on-the-job and training opportunities for you to learn and develop professionally.
What you'll do
- Manage and grow a portfolio of Trusts and Foundations supporters
- Research, identify, and develop new funding opportunities
- Prepare high‑quality proposals, applications, and reports
- Work closely with colleagues to gather insights, evidence, and stories that bring our work to life
- Support the development of new fundraising initiatives as the team expands
What you'll bring
- At least two years’ experience in fundraising, partnerships, or grants management
- Strong written communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling cases for support
- A good understanding of international development or global health fundraising
- Confidence managing deadlines, juggling priorities, and working proactively
- A collaborative, positive approach and a genuine passion for making a difference
For further details regarding full responsibilities and person specification, please see the job description.
Why Join Us?
This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your fundraising career in an organisation where your work truly matters. You’ll be part of a supportive, values‑driven team committed to improving access to essential medicines for people who need them most.
Over the past three years, our staff satisfaction scores have averaged above 85%. Staff describe working at IHP as ‘impactful and rewarding’ with ‘always new challenges and opportunities’.
If you’re ready to use your skills to create meaningful change, we’d love to hear from you.
Benefits
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rate for part-time hours)
- Health and wellbeing support through Unum help@hand
- Life Insurance and Critical Illness Cover
- Hybrid and flexible working options in a modern office near Chancery Lane Tube Station
IHP is an Equal Opportunities Employer and is committed to working and embedding diversity and inclusion in all aspects of our work, including recruitment and selection. We actively encourage applicants to inform us of any specific support or reasonable adjustments we can make in the recruitment process (eg for disability or neurodivergence) and will continue this conversation into employment, as appropriate.
Staff regularly spend time together praying for IHP’s work and there is an occupational requirement for the post holder to have a personal commitment to the Christian faith. We encourage you to read the accompanying document 'IHP Christian Ethos and Values' before applying.
Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.
Join a supportive and inclusive team where your skills are valued, your voice is heard, and you have the space to work independently and develop.
To apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter of no more than two A4 sides setting out how you meet the person specification including the Occupational Requirement. Applications without a covering letter will not be considered. If you require any support with your application please call the IHP Office and select Option 2.
Applications will be reviewed on a first come first serve basis therefore please submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
We want to see a world in which all suffering due to lack of healthcare is eradicated.


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We are seeking an experienced Fundraising Manager to work with management and trustees to lead delivery of a set of practical fundraising priorities while helping to build stronger systems and confidence for the future.
This is a hands-on role suited to an experienced charity fundraiser who is comfortable working in a maturing fundraising function, where tools and ways of working are being developed and income needs stabilising rather than rapidly expanded.
This interesting and varied role will focus primarily on trusts and foundations, corporate partnerships, and alumni support, with a strong emphasis on retention, stewardship and proposition clarity.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We’re recruiting a Training Lead (Employment Law)
Salary range: £38,000 - £40,000 FTE (per year, depending on accreditation and experience)
Hours: Full time (37.5 hours per week) or part-time, with flexibility for an exceptional candidate
Contract: Fixed term for 12 months (2-month probation)
Location: London hybrid (with possibility of remote for an exceptional candidate)
The Work Rights Centre is looking for a motivated employment law expert to lead our growing training programme, and support the wider development of the charity.
Over the last few years our legal teams have delivered a number of successful training and capacity building programmes to other advice charities and local authorities - from short teaser sessions, to in-depth programmes that walked attendees through the core pillars of employment law over the course of several weeks.
We are now looking for an experienced trainer to join the charity, drive the development and delivery of our new exciting training programme, and support the ongoing growth of the charity.
This is an ideal opportunity for a candidate with a strong sense of justice, who values impact, and the autonomy of working in a diverse and agile team. We can accommodate part-time, flexible and remote work, and offer 28 days of annual leave in addition to a winter holiday break.
The role
This critical new role is an opportunity to build on our existing portfolio of workshops to develop a whole new line of work for the charity, working closely with the Deputy CEO and the Employment and Immigration legal teams. We are looking for a passionate self-starter, with strong legal expertise in employment, and experience of developing and delivering high-impact and engaging training sessions.
About you
We seek an employment law expert who has a passion for training and an entrepreneurial spirit. We are looking for:
● Qualified solicitor or barrister, eligible to practise in England and Wales.
● Experience in developing training or professional development materials
● Experience in delivering compelling and accessible legal training or workshops (internal or external)
● Excellent written and verbal communication skills
● Knowledge of, and empathy with, the backgrounds and experiences of migrants and other vulnerable workers.
Please download the job description for full responsibilities and complete person specifications.
How to apply
Please send your CV and Cover Letter by the end of Sunday, March 1st and don’t hesitate to reach out with any queries about this opportunity.
Work Rights Centre is a charity dedicated to helping migrants and disadvantaged Britons access employment justice
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
River Thames Boat Project
Job title: Fundraising Manager
Salary: £35,000 pro rata
Hours: 3 days (22.5 hours) per week
Location: Home based with expectation of regular attendance at office (Teddington), some evenings and weekends for events and funder meetings when required.
Reports to: Executive Chair
Summary
This exciting new role will raise the funds to enable The River Thames Boat Project to expand our cruises and education programme on the River Thames, and cover our annual running costs.
Through your fundraising expertise, you will have a proven track record of raising capital funds, building relationships with individuals, community groups, trusts and foundations and other donors to achieve and exceed annual capital and income targets. You will have the skills to create compelling proposals and appeals that successfully engage and attract donations from new and existing supporters.
Background
Established in 1988, our charity's mission is to make the River Thames accessible to all.
We provide opportunities for individuals to experience river and waterways environments to enhance their personal, social, and educational wellbeing.
Using our fully wheelchair-accessible community boats we deliver educational programmes for children and young people across London and the South East, and therapeutic cruises for people of all ages who have limited access to the Thames due to health issues, disabilities, isolation or social exclusion.
A small staff team of four and more than 100 volunteers support the charity. In 2021, we received The Queens Award for Voluntary Service. The charity, more than thirty five years old, is run by a volunteer Board of Trustees.
We rely on grants, donations and community fundraising to subsidise the cost of our charitable activities on the River Thames.
We are seeking a fundraising professional to grow our charitable income across all streams (grants, foundations, corporate sponsors), raise significant capital funds, reinvigorate our members program, diversify our fundraising income and establish a volunteer fundraising committee.
As Fundraising Manager you will also be responsible for marketing the charity to prospective clients through mailings, social media and other routes.
What you'll be doing
- Develop and execute a fundraising strategy that aligns with the charity's business plan and future ambitions
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with prospective and existing funders
- Research potential trust and foundation funders, write compelling bids and ensure effective reporting and stewardship
- Revitalise the charity's members' program (Friends of RTBP)
- Create and lead a volunteer fundraising committee to support our initiatives.
- Ensure effective records are kept and a database developed for fundraising and the members' program
- Ensure all fundraising is compliant with GDPR and other legal and best practice standards
- Develop and implement marketing plans for the charity's cruises and education work
- Attend the Trustee finance and fundraising committee and produce reports on activities and income as required
What we're looking for
- Proven experience in raising capital and income for small to medium size charities from multiple sources
- Self-motivated and proactive with great interpersonal skills to work with staff members, volunteers, trustees, and external funders from individual to corporate donors
- Proven ability to research funders, write compelling bids and manage relationships with funders
- A commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion
- An interest or link with the Thames or environmental activities is desirable
Skills you'll have to succeed in this role
- Proficient in Microsoft 365
- Able to create compelling, professional designs for promotional and marketing materials using Canva or Adobe suite.
- Technically literate, with strong understanding of how to use Meta and LinkedIn
- Strong understanding of SEO and Keywords for creating blogposts.
- Good knowledge of Wordpress websites, to be able to update the site when necessary.
If you're passionate about fundraising and supporting the local community and excited to bring your your energy and ideas to a charity making the River Thames accessible to all, then we'd love to hear from you.
To apply, please send your CV, along with a one page supporting statement directly to the Thames Boat Project. Please answer the following three questions in your one page supporting statement:
1.Why do you want this role?
2.What experience do you have in raising funds for capital projects?
3.What do you think are the three most important steps in raising capital funds?
If your experience matches what we're looking for, then we'll be in touch with more about the application process.
Deadline for applications is February 27, 2026.
Interviews will be held early March - dates TBC.
Fauna & Flora’s Eurasia Programme is seeking qualified candidates to provide financial, administrative, communications and technical support to the Eurasia Marine Programme.
You will be experienced in coordinating and supporting complex financial, operational and administrative activities and tasks within conservation projects. You will have excellent organisation, time management and prioritisation skills, and will be responsive to team, partner and donor needs and requirements and will have experience in supporting grant compliance. You will have strong verbal and written communication skills and experience in promoting conservation projects and issues to a wider audience. Fluency in written and spoken English is essential. You will have a good understanding and knowledge of marine and coastal conservation alongside a determination to tackle the issues facing the world’s marine species and habitats.
You will be an excellent team player and be fully committed to supporting and strengthening local partners. In return, the role offers the opportunity to work within a ground-breaking and entrepreneurial organisation, at the forefront of global conservation.
Our offices are located in The David Attenborough Building in central Cambridge, just a few minutes’ walk from glorious historic buildings and museums, the picturesque River Cam, the central market and shopping centre, and a host of cafés and restaurants.
Please visit our website and download the job application pack for further details on how to apply
The closing date for applications is Sunday, 1 February 2026. Interviews are likely to take place during the week commencing 23 February 2026.
This role is not eligible for sponsorship of a Skilled Worker Visa.
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Hoxton Health helps hundreds of local people to manage long term conditions and stay mobile and independent as they age. We are seeking a new director for our calm and friendly complementary therapy clinic based in St Leonards community hospital.
About Us
Hoxton Health is a well-valued local charity, established over 30 years ago, providing low-cost complementary therapy treatments for older people and those with long term conditions. We fundraise and build partnerships to subsidise treatments, offering lower costs to older patients. Based in St Leonard’s Hospital in Hackney, our friendly team consists of independent practitioners delivering therapies through the week, two other part-time office staff, and a team of volunteers who run the reception.
What will you be doing?
The Centre Director is responsible for the management of all aspects of the organisation's operations and development – internally and externally.
This includes:
- Governance and strategy, including support for Trustee Board
- Oversee smooth running of the clinic
- Finance and fundraising
- Staff management
- Monitoring and evaluation of grant funding
- Development of new projects
- Partnership engagement with other agencies
The clinic is small but busy, with varied days and experiences. We foster a friendly and supportive environment for both our patients and team members. Leadership, guidance and inspiration for this must start with the Centre Director’s work and influence.
Why join us?
- Opportunity to shape the future of a well loved, longstanding service for older people and those with complex needs
- Satisfaction of leading a service with real and valued impact on the health of local people
- Opportunity to join and lead a friendly and welcoming team
- Employer Pension contribution
- Complementary therapy treatments at staff rate
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Please send us your CV and a covering letter, letting us know why you are interested in the role, and addressing the person specification in the Job Description
Interviews
Interviews will be on Wednesday 25th February. Please confirm on your application your availability on that day
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are looking for a Community Fundraising Manager who will focus on leadership and net income growth of the Community Fundraising (CFR) team, who are based across the UK. The post holder will lead and manage the three regional engagement Officers, taking responsibility in actively supporting them to achieve in their posts.
To succeed in the role, you will need entrepreneurial thinking as well as being able to collaborate with colleagues across the UK to ensure consistent support for staff and volunteers, ensuring our community fundraising activities are delivered well, in a timely manner whilst always being mindful of the return on investment. The Community Fundraising Manager will be responsible for the delivery and growth of this area of fundraising and will be expected to meeting annual income targets and ensuring effective budget management.
About the RNRMC
RNRMC is the Navy’s principal charity which exists to support every sailor, marine and their families, for life. We do this by offering grants to and working with, other organisations to deliver programmes that meet the needs of our beneficiaries. We work hard, engaging with supporters to help raise awareness and funds to deliver the outcomes required for today and tomorrow.
Experience and Background
You will have a minimum of three years’ experience in Community Fundraising or a similar fundraising role, with experience in leading geographically dispersed teams and driving sustainable income growth within a charity or nonprofit setting. You should have a strong track record in managing and developing staff, ideally having overseen regional or community-based officers, with the ability to motivate, coach, and support individuals to achieve fundraising goals. Experience in community fundraising is essential, including planning and delivering a portfolio of activities, nurturing supporter relationships, and ensuring volunteers receive consistent, high-quality support. The role also requires proven ability in budget management, forecasting, and meeting annual income targets.
Success in this role calls for an entrepreneurial and strategic mindset, capable of identifying new opportunities for income generation while ensuring strong return on investment. The post holder must be highly collaborative, able to work effectively with colleagues across regions to drive alignment and deliver well-coordinated campaigns. Strong organisational and project-management skills are key, enabling the manager to oversee multiple initiatives delivered on time and to a high standard. Ultimately, the role requires a confident leader who can balance creativity with operational excellence, ensuring the community fundraising programme continues to grow and deliver meaningful impact.
Please see the job description for full details on the duties and responsibilities.
Hours of Work
Hours of work are 35 hours per week, 09:00 – 17:00 Monday to Friday.
We have a friendly, supportive, and inclusive environment with a hybrid working approach of 60% in office and 40% home-working.
Salary
The annual salary range for the post is between £35,000 up to £42,000 per annum, depending upon experience.
Benefits
6 weeks holiday, plus bank holidays
Free on-site parking
Cycle to Work Scheme
Free Access to HMS Excellent Fitness Centre
Employee Assistance Programme to give you confidential support 24 hours a day
Life Assurance (after one year’s qualifying service)
Private Healthcare Scheme (after one year’s qualifying period)
A generous non-contributory Pension Scheme (7% contribution after 3 months qualifying period)
Enhanced Maternity Leave Package (after 2 year’s qualifying period)
Reporting to: Head of Financial Planning & Analysis
Contact term: This is a full-time or part-time (0.8 FTE) permanent position on Crick terms and conditions of employment.
Salary for this Role: c. £60,000 with benefits, subject to skills and experience
Application instructions: Please submit both a CV and a covering letter. In your covering letter, we ask that you also respond to the following question:
“Give an example of a time you improved a process while successfully balancing multiple priorities. What did you do, and what was the outcome?”
About us
The Francis Crick Institute is Europe’s largest biomedical research institute under one roof. Our world-class scientists and staff collaborate on vital research to help prevent, diagnose and treat illnesses such as cancer, heart disease, infectious diseases and neurodegenerative conditions.
The Crick is a place for collaboration, innovation and exploration across many disciplines. A space where the brightest minds can pursue big and bold ideas and discover answers to crucial scientific questions. We support them in a dynamic environment which fosters excellence with state-of-the-art infrastructure, cutting-edge facilities, and a creative and curious culture. We’ve removed traditional boundaries of departments, divisions and disciplines and instead have an open approach that supports every researcher. This gives us the freedom to take risks and carry out high-quality, pioneering research. Creating a space for discovery without boundaries helps us to turn our science into benefits for human health and the economy.
About the role
The postholder will lead budgeting, forecasting and management information for our operations departments, manage an FP&A Assistant Manager, and partner with budget holders to drive effective financial management and support strategic decision making. You’ll also play a key role in managing our building lifecycle capital investment programme, developing business cases and reporting for funders.
See the full job description here.
What you will be doing
You will be responsible for:
- Leading annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting for key operational teams, producing clear, robust financial plans in collaboration with budget holders.
- Supporting financial management of building lifecycle investments, including business case development and reporting for funders.
- Building trusted, effective partnerships with stakeholders across the Crick.
- Ensuring accurate, timely month and year end processes and deliver insightful management reporting.
- Driving process and data improvements to unlock better insight and decision support.
- Contributing to strategic projects alongside the Head of FP&A.
About you
(Minimum criteria *)
You will have:
Essential:
- An accountancy qualification (CIMA, ACCA or ACA) followed by strong FP&A/finance partnering experience.*
- Strong communication skills with high emotional intelligence and the ability to influence stakeholders at multiple levels.*
- Evidence of strong financial modelling and analysis skills and be confident with financial planning tools such as Adaptive Planning.*
- A collaborative team player with creative problem-solving abilities and a clear connection to the Crick’s mission.
- A track record of improving processes to drive better insight.*
Desirable:
- Experience in research or grant-funded environments.
- Knowledge of Workday Finance or Cloud planning tools.
About Working at the Crick
Our values
Everyone who works at the Crick has a valuable role to play in advancing the Crick’s mission and shaping our culture!
- We are bold. We make space for creative, dynamic and imaginative ideas and approaches. We’re not afraid to do things differently.
- We are open. We’re highly collaborative and interactive, and make sure our activities are visible to the outside world.
- We are collegial. We show respect for one another, work cooperatively and support the wider community.
At the Francis Crick Institute, we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential to driving innovation and scientific discovery. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed, regardless of their background, identity, or personal circumstances. We actively encourage applications from individuals of all genders, ethnicities, abilities, and experiences. We are a Disability Confident: Committed employer and want to ensure that everyone can apply and be part of our recruitment processes and so we'll make reasonable adjustments if you need them - just let us know when you apply. If you need assistance with applying (i.e., would like to apply by phone or post) please email.
Find out more about life at the Crick.
What will you receive?
At the Francis Crick Institute, we value our team members and are proud to offer an extensive range of benefits to support their well-being and development:
- Generous Leave: 28 days of annual leave, plus three additional days over Christmas and bank holidays.
- Pension Scheme: Defined contribution pension with employer contributions of up to 16%.
- Health & Well-being:
- 24/7 GP consultation services.
- Occupational health services and mental health support programs.
- Eye care vouchers and discounted healthcare plans.
- Work-Life Balance:
- Back-up care for dependents.
- Childcare support allowance.
- Annual leave purchase options.
- Crick Networks offering diverse groups’ support, community and inclusive social events.
- Perks:
- Discounted gym memberships, bike-to-work scheme, and shopping discounts.
- Subsidised on-site restaurant and social spaces for team interaction.
The Francis Crick Institute is an independent charity, established to be a UK flagship for discovery research in biomedicine.



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About Us
We are a fast-growing, mission-led charity providing tailored support across mental health, physical rehabilitation, nutrition and wellbeing. Our work is informed by lived experience and driven by our mission that every young adult with cancer and their families/carers have the tools and support they need to live well and feel empowered.
Role Purpose
We are seeking an experienced Trusts & Foundations Fundraiser to cover maternity leave. This is a hands-on and strategic role, offering the chance to lead our fundraising from trusts, foundations, and charitable funders during a key period of growth.
You will be responsible for researching, writing, and submitting high-quality funding applications, building and maintaining relationships with existing and developing new funders, and ensuring that our supporter communications reflect our mission and impact. As a core member of our small, passionate team, you will also support wider fundraising and communications activities to help grow the organisation’s reach and income
Key Responsibilities
Trusts & Foundations Fundraising
· Lead all trust and foundation fundraising activity, delivering income in line with agreed targets.
· Identify, research, and cultivate new funding opportunities.
· Write compelling, high-quality applications and cases for support.
· Maintain accurate fundraising records, tracking pipeline, progress, and outcomes.
· Manage relationships with funders, ensuring excellent donor care and timely reporting.
Impact & Storytelling
· Work with our Programme Manager to collect, curate, and present impact data and stories from programmes to support funding applications.
· Work closely with the CEO and Programme Manager to demonstrate the impact of our work.
· Ensure all communications with funders reflect the organisation’s mission, values, and impact.
Collaboration & Wider Fundraising Support
· Work collaboratively with the wider fundraising and communications team to align strategies and maximise opportunities.
Skills & Experience
Essential
· Proven experience in trusts and foundations fundraising or similar fundraising role, ideally in the charity sector.
· Proven ability to secure grants in excess of £30,000 and multi-year funding.
· Excellent writing, storytelling, and presentation skills, with the ability to translate impact into compelling applications.
· Highly organised and able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines independently.
· Strong interpersonal skills, confident in building relationships with funders and stakeholders.
· Analytical mindset, with experience maintaining accurate databases and using insight to inform activity.
Desirable
· Experience supporting wider fundraising, communications, or digital campaigns.
· Understanding of the health, wellbeing, or cancer charity sector.
Personal Attributes
· Passionate about supporting young adults with cancer and their families.
· Creative, proactive, and solutions-oriented.
· Collaborative, supportive, and aligned with the values of the Ella Dawson Foundation.
· Comfortable working in a small, evolving team environment.
· Able to travel to Huddersfield for in-person team days (approx. 2 per month).
Why Join Us?
This is a unique opportunity to shape and deliver trust and foundation fundraising for a rapidly growing charity making a tangible difference in the lives of young adults with cancer. You will be part of a passionate, driven team, with the autonomy to make a real impact while supporting the organisation’s growth and sustainability.
How to Apply
Please submit your CV and application questions by Monday 2nd February 2026
We are unable to support applications for our vacancies if you do not have the right to work in the UK and only applications meeting the application process criteria will be considered.
As part of your application, we ask candidates to attach their CV and letter as well as responding to the following short questions to help us understand your experience, approach and fit for the role:
1. Trusts & Foundations Experience
Please describe your experience in writing successful applications to trusts, foundations, or charitable funders. Include your role, the types of funders, and the impact of the funding secured.
2. Storytelling & Impact
Give an example of how you have used storytelling, case studies, or impact data to strengthen a funding application
3. Motivation & Mission Fit
Why do you want to work for the Ella Dawson Foundation, and how does our mission resonate with you?
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Lindengate is a mental health charity that supports children and adults of all ages with their mental, physical, and social wellbeing through nature-based activities.
The Programme Lead is responsible for the design, delivery, and development of community-based wellbeing and mental health programmes. The role ensures services are safe, inclusive, trauma-informed, and responsive to community needs, supporting individuals to improve their mental health, resilience, and quality of life. The postholder will lead programme delivery, manage staff and volunteers, build partnerships, and contribute to monitoring, evaluation, and funding requirements.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About Tree Aid:
Tree Aid works with people in the drylands of Africa to tackle poverty and the effects of the climate crisis by growing trees and restoring and protecting land. As part of the Great Green Wall movement, we work where trees are needed most, where temperatures are soaring, and fertile land is vanishing at a terrifying rate. Our pioneering approach has been developed over 36 years of operating. We believe in empowering local communities with the tools and training they need to restore and maintain their environment.
About the role:
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Programme Funding Officer to join a dynamic team at a growing international development charity based in Bristol, delivering transformational change for some of the world’s most vulnerable people, living on the frontlines of the climate crisis. You will work closely with the Programme Funding team to secure and maximise restricted incoming from institutional donors, trusts, foundations, and corporates across all Tree Aid countries of operation.
Main duties:
- Support the development and submission of compelling and high-quality proposals and funding applications.
- Generate new restricted income to expand and strengthen Tree Aid’s programme portfolio, including contributing to securing match funding.
- Deliver excellent donor stewardship to build, maintain, and grow strong relationships with a diverse range of funders.
- Identify and research new funding opportunities aligned with organisational priorities and share prospects with UK and country teams.
- Support donor reporting by contributing to accurate, timely donor reports and project updates as part of effective donor liaison.
About you:
Experience / Skills
- Excellent writing skills, with the ability to transform complex information into compelling cases for support.
- Excellent oral communication and presentation skills, with the ability to build effective relationships at different levels.
- Proven experience in developing donor proposals and reports and securing funding from institutional donors.
- Experience of donor stewardship.
- Strong numeracy skills and experience reviewing budgets and financial reports.
- Strong analytical skills, with the ability to synthesise complex information.
- Excellent IT skills, including proficiency in Word, Excel, Teams, and SharePoint.
- Familiarity with fundraising best practice and relevant legislation, including GDPR.
- Proficiency in French (written and spoken) is desirable.
Personal qualities
- A confident and excellent networker with ability to engage and develop relationships with external and internal contacts
- Able to work as part of a cross-cultural team particularly with staff for whom English is not their first language
- Solutions focused
- Able to organise and prioritise work and meet deadlines
- Strong attention to detail
- A commitment to Tree Aid’s values
Benefits:
Optional benefits of working at Tree Aid include:
- A contributory pension scheme (you contribute at least 2% and we will contribute 6%)
- 33 days holiday (inc bank holidays) +1 more day per year up to 38 holiday days
- Flexible, hybrid working
- Quarterly social events
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Fauna & Flora is seeking a highly experienced Programme Development Manager to build excellent donor relationships, support pipeline development and coordinate and develop high-quality and winning concept notes and proposals for government and multilateral donors, with funders such as Defra, FCDO, EU, AFD, and climate and environment multilateral funds etc.
About the Team
The Institutional Funding Team works with the wider organisation to cultivate donor partnerships to generate programme funding to support the delivery of Fauna & Flora’s strategy.
About the Role
This role will support colleagues and partners to engage with and develop high-quality proposal packages for priority donors. The role will coordinate the development and submission of high-quality and donor aligned proposals and reporting. There is a strong capacity development and learning element to this work, and the role will share knowledge, learning and resources across Fauna & Flora to maximise success rate and promote best practice in grant management and donor stewardship.
About You
Experience of working with institutional and government funding sources, be they bilateral and/or multilateral, is essential for this role. You will have proven experience of securing programme funding from government sources, and a good understanding of how institutional donors and funding programmes support the achievement of international targets and government priorities.
You will also have excellent relationship-management and communications skills and be able to develop collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including regional teams, non-governmental partners, and government agencies. You will be diplomatic and persuasive, and your excellent interpersonal skills will enable you to coordinate people and processes to meet timelines. As an excellent team player, you’ll enjoy working in a dynamic and friendly environment.
What We Offer
In return, the role offers the opportunity to work within a ground-breaking and entrepreneurial organisation, at the forefront of global conservation delivering over 130 projects in more than 40 countries. In addition, Fauna & Flora offers a generous pension contribution, attractive annual leave allowance and life insurance. Our offices are located in The David Attenborough Building in central Cambridge, just a few minutes’ walk from glorious historic buildings and museums, the picturesque River Cam, the central market and shopping centre, and a host of cafés and restaurants. Our current hybrid working policy offers partial remote working within the UK, the current expectation for this role is one day per week or one week per month in the office.
Other organisations may call this role Programme Funding Manager; Institutional Funding Manager or Business Development Manager.
Please visit our website and download the job application pack for further details on how to apply
The closing date for applications is 23:59 Sunday, 1 February 2026. Interviews are likely to take place during the first two weeks of February 2026.
This role is not eligible for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker Visa
Are you passionate about human rights and committed to ending ‘honour’-based abuse (HBA) and harmful practices? We are seeking a Direct Intervention Service Manager to lead our frontline service, supporting those at risk and driving change across communities.
The Role
This is a rewarding leadership role where you will:
- Lead and support the Direct Intervention team to deliver safeguarding and advocacy services;
- Manage referrals, complex cases, and ensure person-centred support;
- Build and maintain partnerships with agencies and professionals;
- Contribute to organisational development, fundraising, and strategy;
- Ensure safeguarding, risk management, and service standards are upheld.
About You
We’re looking for someone with:
- Experience managing frontline safeguarding or domestic abuse services;
- Knowledge of working across diverse communities, particularly those where HBA and harmful practices are more prevalent;
- Experience in leading, mentoring and supporting staff and volunteers;
- Experience in service development, project management, and budgeting;
- Commitment to Savera UK’s values of respect, inclusion, compassion, innovation, and ambition.
What We Offer
- 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays).
- Wellbeing support and external supervision.
- Ongoing training and development opportunities.
- Employer pension contribution (3%).
Equality & Occupational Requirement
This post is open to female applicants only, in line with Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010, due to the nature of the role and the needs of our service users. We welcome and encourage applications from women of all backgrounds.
How to Apply
To apply, please complete our application form and Equal Opportunities monitoring form, found on this page or on our website.
To be considered, you must complete all required sections of the application form to demonstrate how your skills and experience meet the role requirements.
Application deadline: Friday 13th February 2026 at 5pm. In-person interviews will take place towards the end of February 2026.
We will end ‘honour’-based abuse and harmful practices.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Drive transformational philanthropy and help shape the future of one of the UK’s most exciting cultural organisations. This is your chance to play a leading role in securing the investment that powers Storyhouse’s artistic vision and community impact.
As Development Manager, you will lead on generating philanthropic, partnership, and grant income across the Development Team, delivering ambitious fundraising targets that directly support Storyhouse’s charitable mission and acclaimed artistic programmes.
You will focus on securing funding from trusts and foundations, individual supporters, major donors, philanthropists, and public sector bodies. Working collaboratively with colleagues, you’ll also contribute to a sustainable and diverse income mix by supporting corporate partnerships, legacy giving, and wider donor stewardship.
Building and nurturing relationships will be at the heart of your work. You’ll cultivate meaningful connections with funders, donors, and stakeholders, inspiring them to invest in Storyhouse’s artistic, educational, and community ambitions.
You will champion our commitment to access, inclusion, and participation, shaping strategies that deepen philanthropic engagement and broaden support for our work.
As a visible ambassador for Storyhouse, you will strengthen our role as a vital cultural and community institution for Chester and the wider region, helping ensure our programmes continue to thrive and reach those who benefit most.
Storyhouse is one of the UK’s foremost cultural charities, incorporating a library, theatres and a cinema. We are also an acclaimed theatre producer.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.





