Harris Hill Charity Recruitment Specialist Jobs

Harris Hill are delighted to be working with a medical charity in their search for the Senior Event Manager.  Senior Events Manage will be responsible for organising the full calendar of fundraising events, including sporting/challenge, bespoke, special and community events.

As a Senior Events Manager you will:

• Line manage the Community and Events Executive
• Engage with local and large businesses and corporate bodies to actively engage them with challenge and community events
• Organise and secure sponsorship for special events such as the annual Gala Dinner, Supporters Thank You Evening, Christmas Carol Concert
• Work alongside the Communications Team as well as manage relationships with external designers, printers etc to create and produce a range of publicity materials
• Oversee the maintenance of contact with challenge participants in the lead-up to each event, providing fundraising advice and training support, as well as pre-event motivational activities/meetings. 

In order to be successful, you must have :

• Significant experience in Fundraising Events
• Line management experience
• Demonstrable experience leading Community, Challenge and Special events
• Strong organisational and time-keeping skills
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Enthusiastic and positive approach to supporting event participants
• Confident in talking to groups and attending events, speaking about the charity

Salary: £38,000-£43,000 per annum depending on experience

Contract type: Permanent, full time or part-time  

Location: London, hybrid working

Deadline: On rolling basis 

Interview date: ASAP

Recruitment process: Cv and Supporting Statement 

If this sounds like you, then please do get in touch ASAP!

Harris Hill Charity Recruitment Specialists operates an equal opportunity policy and commits to treating all of our candidates and jobseekers fairly. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Harris Hill are delighted to be working with a pregnancy research charity to recruit an excellent direct marketing or individual giving fundraiser to join the Individual Giving and Engagement team.

This position will lead on the management and development of projects and campaigns to acquire new and increase the value and loyalty of existing supporters across both digital and direct channels. You will be responsible for a portfolio of Individual Giving Fundraising across single, regular, prize-led, payroll, legacy and in-memory giving.

You will work closely with team members to develop supporter journeys and digital acquisition to grow acquisition and retention rates.

This varied role will involve briefing, monitoring and managing stakeholder relationships for Individual Giving campaigns and projects to ensure effective financial management, data management, supporter care, supporter engagement, digital product management and marketing processes are followed.

The ideal candidate will have experience of: 

• Managing Individual Giving campaigns (acquisition and retention) across a variety of direct and digital channels
• Using databases to inform Individual Giving campaigns
• Managing and delivering budgets and working with agencies
• Monitoring and evaluating campaigns, reporting results and make recommendations to improve performance.

This charity is also interested in applications from candidates with relevant skills in direct marketing who have not previously worked in a charity setting.

This is a hybrid role requiring 50% time in their Central London Office.

Benefits include;

• 25 days’ paid holiday, plus bank holidays, annual incremental increase and te option to Buy up to 5 extra days of holiday
• Enhanced maternity & parental leave pay
• Pension scheme - Contribution rate is 4% employer and 4% employee.
• Considerate working practices including 6 ’flex’ hours each month, no working lunches, or late working
• Continuous career development and training

This charity are considering applications and interviewing on a rolling basis so for more information about this position and next steps please apply here now and a consultant will be in touch to discuss further.

Harris Hill Charities Recruitment Specialists operates an equal opportunity policy and commits to treating all of our candidates and jobseekers fairly. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Harris Hill are delighted to partnering with a fantastic organisation focused on climate change in their search for a Development Manager to join their growing team.

As Development Manager, you will help build growth by driving forward fundraising with trusts and foundations, strategically building relationships and proactively seeking to maximise opportunities. By developing an in-depth knowledge of the organisations work, and with an ability to articulate nuanced strategies and the high impact of our activities, you will research and cultivate an expanding portfolio of existing relationships and promising prospects to ensure continued philanthropic support. You will also write high quality funding proposals and tailored presentations and coordinate internal teams to gain their input and develop work plans.

To be considered for this role, you will need:

• Demonstratable experience with trusts and foundations.
• Proven track record of relationship building and producing compelling and successful grant proposals to secure six-figure grants (success with securing seven-figure grants highly desirable).
• Adept at engaging and inspiring donors, understanding diverse donor motivations, and skilled at delivering bespoke relationships to meet these aims.
• Demonstrable skill in adapting complex, and sometimes technical, written and verbal communications for a philanthropy audience

If this role sounds of interest to you and you want to have a chat and review the full job description, please do contact Dominic at Harris Hill on [email protected] or call him on 0207 820 7332

Salary: £45,000 - £52,500
Permanent, Full-time
Location: Central London with hybrid working (2 days in the office)

Deadline - Applications are being taken on a rolling basis, so please send your CV and Cover Letter to Dominic ASAP.

Harris Hill Charity Recruitment Specialists operates an equal opportunity policy and commits to treating all of our candidates and jobseekers fairly. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Harris Hill are thrilled to be partnering up with Over the Wall with their search for a new Capital Fundraising Campaign Manager. This role is vital as Over the Wall are running successful capital campaign to open its first permanent site in Derby in 2026. Their new site will bring mischief and magic to seriously ill children and young people from across the UK, taking forward Paul Newman's vision of a place where kids can forget hospital, 'kick back and raise a little hell'.

Job title: Capital Fundraising Campaign Manager

Location: Midlands-based: Home-based, with easy access to Derby

Grade and salary: £42,000 for full time or for 4 days per week (FTE would therefore be £52,000)

Hours: Flexible

Contract type: Permanent

Context and Responsibilities within this role:

During 2023 a significant body of work was undertaken to prepare for the commencement of the campaign in 2024, including soliciting a lead gift, preparing a strong case for support and preparing various projects for funding. Furthermore, OTW have begun cultivating relationships with prospective major donors; gaining the support of local politicians and businesses; paving the way for local community partnerships; etc, to facilitate the initial two phases of the campaign. The next steps are to set up a regional Development Board and begin to plan the approaches for major giving and alumni of the school site.

With support from the Capital Trusts Manager (writing proposals for grant-based funding), and the Individual Giving & Philanthropy Manager, the Capital Fundraising Campaign Manager will bring together this project and manage its progress towards agreed goals and timescales. Working closely with the Director of Development, Chief Executive and Head of Marketing, the Campaign Manager will represent the project both internally and externally, taking on a truly 360-degree role.

They are now looking for:

* Demonstrable experience in the Midlands region in a previous fundraising/ charitable project-based role
* Demonstrable experience of successfully researching and developing new relationships with HNWIs / celebrities/ ambassadors
* A proven track record in managing significant projects with timescales and visible outcomes, working with the organisation's Leadership
* Demonstrable experience of cultivating and supporting productive relationships with groups (such as a new Regional Development Board)
* Experience of working with senior leaders, key stakeholders and positively representing the work of a charitable organisation
* Experience of working with a wide range of contacts with varying needs, both internally and externally, and with a diverse range of colleagues

If you would like to have a chat to learn more about this role and to receive a full job description please contact Hannah at Harris Hill on [email protected] or call her on 020 7820 7331.

The hiring manager is reviewing applications as they come in, so please send your CV and supporting statement asap. Please reach out to learn more. Interviews will be held in June dates TBC.

Harris Hill Charity Recruitment Specialists operates an equal opportunity policy and commits to treating all of our candidates and jobseekers fairly. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Harris Hill are partnering with a fantastic charity, passionate about building better futures for people working in horticulture, in their search for a Gardens Commercial Development Director.

Location: The role is home-based with regular travel across the country (Herefordshire, Yorkshire & Suffolk)

Salary: Circa £70,000

 The 3 existing gardens in the portfolio, are effectively the ‘shop window’ to the charity. As such, the continued development of the gardens as profitable visitor attractions is an integral part of their 5 year strategy and critical to their future. 

Key responsibilities include:

• Working as part of the Senior Leadership Team across the totality of the organisation including collaboration with the Board, the Chief Executive and Senior Managers to define scope, goals and project deliverables.
• The development and execution of a strategy for each garden and aligned operational plans ensuring projects align with the charity’s strategy.
• Working in collaboration with Marketing & Fundraising team and the respective garden managers, to set and work towards achieving sales, membership and visitor targets.
• Taking overall accountability for the day to day running of the visitor attractions including but not limited to the management of the cafés, shops, memberships and events to maximise profitability.
• Effective team management fostering a collaborative environment and optimising team performance.
• Managing resources and considering how they can engage effectively with the local community, the public and other local organisations.

The successful candidate will have significant experience in the management of a visitor attraction (preferably in a horticultural setting), with the ability to think clearly and strategically. Commercial acumen with a proven track record in the development of existing income streams and the identification and maximisation of new ones is crucial, as is a detailed understanding of best practice associated with visitor attractions and the ability to analyse data to make informed decisions and develop innovative solutions. Exceptional management and team working skills with the ability to effectively communicate at all levels and build towards a shared vision is also a must.

If this sounds like you and you’re keen to hear more, please do get in touch ASAP for the full job pack!

Please note, only successful candidates will be contacted with further information.

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.

I’m looking for a unique Marketing Manager, who is passionate about inspiring the world’s next global thinkers and doers, joining a group of International School’s Marketing, Development and Admissions Team. This role is pivotal in contributing to the overarching strategy aimed at driving enrolment among corporates, expatriates, and individuals undergoing relocation. You will collaborate with the Head of Marketing and Senior Planning, Insight & Research Manager to develop and implement a UK Relocation and Corporate Growth Strategy.

This role is offered as a part-time role, working 3 or 4 days per week. You will need a full UK driver’s license, to travel to three schools across Surrey and London (Cobham, Egham and Hillingdon), and will benefit from some time working from home too.  

• 4 days per week the pro-rata salary will be £40,000
• 3 days per week the pro- rata salary will be £30,000.
• Permanent, hours 8.30-4.30pm.

Your role will be to position the organisation as the preferred educational institution for expatriates and assignees, while also spearheading market development initiatives through insights, strategic communication, and networking efforts. You will initiate and oversee School Relocation events, formulate and execute a social media strategy, engage with a corporate market, and optimise customer journey.

Are you a positive, confident, communicator and networker? Someone who is flexible in their approach but demonstrates gravitas? And a strategic thinker? If yes, please get in touch and apply today!

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.

Harris Hill are delighted to be supporting a renowned national children's charity in their search for a Philanthropy Manager (Trusts).

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a professional and motivated team generating income from trusts and foundations.

As Philanthropy Manager you will maximise income by engaging, managing and inspiring funders and prospects. You will ensure the continued strength of the prospect pipeline by identifying new funding opportunities with trusts and foundations. You will be responsible for the delivery of income from supporters and prospects in your portfolio. You will also develop and deliver tailored solicitations and stewardship plans, proactively improving knowledge capture and understanding of supporters through relationship building.

To be considered for this role, you will need:

• Experience of securing support from institutional funders by producing high-quality, compelling written and creative materials.
• A track record of demonstrating strategic thinking, initiative and creativity to achieve outcomes.
• Knowledge of philanthropic trends in major giving fundraising across the UK to identify and exploit new opportunities to a successful conclusion.
• Excellent written communication skills to analyse, interpret and present complex information to influence others successfully

If this role sounds of interest to you and you want to have a chat and review the full job description, please do contact Dominic at Harris Hill.

Salary: £26,388 - £29,986 per annum plus Inner London Allowance of £3,366 if eligible
Full-time, permanent
Location: Flexible. You can work remotely, OR in the office (London), OR Hybrid.

Deadline for applications - Monday 3rd June 2024 at 9am

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.

Harris Hill are delighted to be partnering with a fantastic mental health charity, in their search for a Fundraising Executive (Trusts) to join their team.

As Fundraising Executive (Trusts), you will drive and accelerate income predominantly from charitable trusts and deliver an unrivalled supporter experience. You will assist with researching grant making organisations (e.g. charitable trusts, lottery and statutory organisations) to match identified funding needs, including essential core costs. You will be responsible for a charitable trust/statutory funding portfolio agreed with line manager. You will also write and lead on high quality funding proposals including assisting with project budgets.

To be considered for this role, you will need:

• Experience of researching, drafting and submitting successful bids to charitable-trusts and/or statutory funders for >£10k
• Excellent written communication skills; (e.g. drafting formal letters/fundraising applications/ fundraising materials/social media or similar)
• Proven diverse formal & informal verbal communication skills including ability to engage and inspire supporters to fundraise (e.g. leading meetings/giving presentations to a range of stakeholders/motivating fundraisers or transferable skills)

If this role sounds of interest to you and you want to have a chat and review the full job description, please do contact Dominic at Harris Hill on [email protected] or call him on 020 7820 7332.

Salary: £31,214
2 year Fixed Term Contract, Full-time (Part-time - 3 or 4 days per week is also considered).
Location: Harrow with Hybrid working

Deadline - Monday 27th May at 9am
Application process - CV and Cover Letter

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.

Harris Hill are delighted to be working with a children charity to recruit for a creative, pro-active and outgoing Corporate Relationship Manager  in order to cover a maternity leave for 12 months.

As a Corporate Relationship Manager you:

• Will be responsible for identifying and developing new and existing relationships with corporate partners and prospects to fundraise and generate income to assist the team in reaching agreed income targets.
• Manage corporate partnerships, and one-off corporate events, ensuring that all opportunities are maximised and where possible more sustainable, longer-term funding is generated
• Will proactively identifying, researching, prioritising and making effective approaches to corporate prospects
• Will propose strategic partnerships, apply for charity of the year partnerships, approach companies that are interested in sponsorship and gifts in kind in conjunction with the Lead Corporate Engagement Manager

In order to be successful, you must have experienced :

• A track record in and clear understanding of new business fundraising, targeting and applying for partnerships in a systematic way that delivers sustainable success
• Demonstrable work experience within a corporate fundraising or comparable role.
• Being target driven
• A proven ability to work proactively identifying new contacts and opportunities for development and a track record of identifying new prospects for funding through extensive research of business sectors
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing

Salary: £30,000- £37,000 per annum

Contract type: 12 m FTC

Location: Hampton, hybrid working with ad hoc working in Guildford

Deadline: on rolling basis

Interview: ASAP

Recruitment process: Cv and Supporting Statement to

If this sounds like you, then please do get in touch ASAP!

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.

Harris Hill has an exciting opportunity for an Marketing and Communications Planner to join an international children's charity for 2-3 months on a temporary basis. 

This role is hybrid based with 1dpw in their London office. There may be some flexibility on this for the right person. 

The role is hourly paid, paid weekly (£45k equivalent) plus holiday pay. The ideal candidate would have either a Communications Planner background from an agency side or a Marketing campaigns manager from other areas. Further details below.

As a Communications Planner, you are responsible for ensuring their external voice is coherent, optimised, and unified. Sitting in the Strategic Communications Team, you play a key role in ensuring their Public Engagement directorate, Advocacy and Partnerships & Philanthropy teams focus on the right activities in the right way to meet objectives. This role ensures they have the right communications plans, performance monitoring and coordination across the organisation to achieve outcomes for children. Working closely with the Insight team, this role champions the use of insight to ensure it is at the heart of all decision making.

Knowledge and skills needed
Has a good understanding of marketing communications theory, and the intuition to land on the best approach to a given situation.
Comfortable writing high level strategic briefs, as well as identifying the data and insights needed to support them.
Familiarity with quantitative and qualitative research methodologies and working knowledge of when and how to apply them to a given business or communications challenge; knows how to brief internal and external researchers.
Ability to work across different groups and disciplines, and has sound judgement in pushing the work, elevating the ambition of communications, and supporting multidisciplinary teams to deliver outputs that are ‘on’ strategy.
Understands the creative process and is a valued partner to the creative teams.
Excellent stakeholder and programme management skills to optimise the use of resources
Able to build and maintain credibility and trust at all levels of the organisation

If you would like to hear more about this role, please enquiry for more details.

Harris Hill are delighted to be working with a national charity to recruit for a Senior Events Executive in order to project manage, deliver, and coordinate all aspects of the charity flagship event, as well as all affiliated events.

As a Senior Events Executive you:

• Will work with the Committee and the Co-Chairman to deliver agreed net income, participation and profile-raising targets.
• Will deliver key supporting and stewardship events; including the launch and thank you party, the commemorative garden launch and committee events.
• Will develop and deliver, creative and effective marketing plans for the event,
• Will support the wider events programme as appropriate.

In order to be successful, you must have experienced:

• Excellent administrative abilities and experience of managing competing priorities.
• Event experience as part of a fundraising team.
• Setting income targets and meeting or exceeding them from events.
• Working with a committee or group of supporters to inspire them towards a shared goal.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Recruiting and managing volunteers.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to interact and work effectively with all elements of the Charity and supporters.
• A self-starter, proactive, collegiate, with drive and commitment.
• Highly computer literate and a competent user of charity fundraising databases; able to generate reports for analysis (Microsoft office, Raisers Edge, Monday.com).
• Strong empathy with the cause of the Charity and its beneficiaries.
• Whilst London based, this appointment involves travel around the UK, and occasionally overseas.

Salary: £34,500 per annum

Contract type: 2 year FTC

Location: London, hybrid working, 2 days a week in the office

Deadline: Tuesday 4th June at 8am

Interview: Wednesday 11th June

Recruitment process: Cv and Supporting Statement to

If this sounds like you, then please do get in touch ASAP!

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.

Harris Hill are delighted to be working with a fantastic charity to recruit a passionate Activities and Events Co-ordinator in order to develop community activities and events in local community centre that encourage local residents of all ages.

As Activities and Events Co-ordinator you:

• Will plan, co-ordinate and deliver an annual programme of relevant and accessible activities, classes, events, workshops
• Will work collaboratively with the charity’s service leads and partner organisations ensuring the annual programme of activities and events is co-ordinated and reflects all aspects of the charity’s objectives
• will effectively identify the needs and interests of local residents effectively using a variety of consultation tools including our database, completing surveys and through evaluation
• In collaboration with the Volunteer Co-ordinator you will supervise and support a team of volunteers supporting the programme of activities and event
• Will contribute to external reporting, funding applications and any ongoing monitoring and evaluation requirements.

In order to be successful, you must have experienced :

• Experience of working in a community setting delivering a range of successful activities and events
• Experience of developing and managing new and existing activities and events from initial planning to post evaluation
• Organisational, administrative and time management skills with the ability to prioritise and deliver quality work to deadlines
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work comfortably under pressure within a busy environment
• Track record of creating, managing and working within established budgets
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships and negotiate effectively with a variety of stakeholders.

Salary: £28,000 - £32,000 per annum

Contract type: Permanent

Location: London

Deadline:  11th June at 8:59am

Interview: 25th June

Recruitment process: Cv and Supporting Statement 

If this sounds like you, then please do get in touch ASAP!

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.

At The Bridge, a London women’s charity, we need an impactful, pro-active, bold, ambitious, enterprising, strategic, and resilient leader who shares our passion to make a difference to be our next CEO. You’ll bring inspiring leadership to extend our profile, reach and impact.

The Bridge is a dynamic and impactful charity dedicated to supporting women's health and wellbeing in the heart of Southwark, London. We believe that everyone deserves access to good health, regardless of their background or circumstances. Unfortunately, health inequalities persist, exacerbated by recent global challenges, such as the COVID-19 pandemic and the cost-of-living crisis.

Our vision is a society where equity is the norm, where all women’s voices are heard, and where their health and wellbeing rights are respected and met.

We work to get there by:

• co-creating spaces and opportunities for women to share their life experiences, where everyone’s voices are welcomed and heard;
• co-designing and running women-led transformative projects, connecting communities and dismantling individual and structural barriers to health and wellbeing;
• collaborating with like-minded organisations to amplify women’s voices to create change;
• providing services and facilities to support women’s health and wellbeing.

From our own building in Southwark, we operate a women-only gym and a vegetarian cafe, providing a supportive environment for women to prioritise their health and wellbeing. Our gym offers a range of fitness classes and personalised training, while our cafe serves delicious, nourishing food and drinks, with all profits supporting our charitable work. We also lease offices and meeting rooms as an additional source of income. We benefit from a highly committed  staff team. We live our values, and uphold a strong commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI).

As our new CEO, you will lead The Bridge, overseeing the implementation of new, innovative and impactful programmes and ensuring our building remains both a community and business asset. You will build new, effective partnerships with other organisations, and internally, build upon and further develop our existing strong culture. In the longer term, you will build a range of sustainable funding streams, and significantly grow the scope and impact of our range of programmes and services, while ensuring The Bridge always remains true to our mission and values.

key details:

role: Chief Executive Officer – The Bridge

location: Southwark, London – opportunities for flexible working

salary: circa £70,000

contract: Permanent, full time

as well as passion about women's health and wellbeing and our mission, you will:

• have a track record of success as a CEO or senior leader, reporting at Board level, ideally within a purpose-driven organisation.
• have a track record in developing a clear strategic vision – setting values, ethos, vision, mission, strategic objectives and strategic priorities and executing accordingly and ensuring that business, operational and annual plans to underpin the strategic plan are developed, agreed and implemented. Ultimately, you set and achieve challenging organisational goals.
• have simultaneously managed and led a multiplicity of diverse teams and activities.
• have experience of managing change and can take tough decisions when necessary.
• have strong financial acumen, demonstrated by a track record of successful budget management, and business development/income generation skills.
• be a leader with the ability to inspire, motivate, and empower staff and volunteers, fostering an inclusive culture that promotes continuous learning and collaboration.
• be a confident networker, speaker, and communicator, capable of creating and sustaining relationships with partners, funders, businesses, the media, programme participants and other stakeholders to promote the work of the Bridge. You will have a proven track record of influencing and persuading people, with tangible benefits delivered to the organisation.
• have knowledge of Charity Law and compliance issues related to charity operations and business, understanding the charity sector and the issues affecting service users.

If you would like to receive an Information Pack for this CEO role with full details, including how to apply, please send an expression of interest and (optional but appreciated) a CV or professional profile in confidence to our consultant, Jenny Hills at Harris Hill, via the apply button. For an informal and confidential conversation about this position, please contact Jenny via the apply button with suitable times to talk.

closing date for applications: 9am Monday, 17th June 2024.

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Grants Manager to join a fantastic charity working to provide long-term sustainable help to vulnerable young people, by working closely with organisations supporting families, schools and local communities.

Location: Hybrid working, 2 days can be from home and 3 days a week based in the Westminster office.

Salary: Circa £60,000

 As Senior Grants Manager you will be an ambassador for the Foundation and will lead implementation of the grant making strategy to provide opportunities for children and young people (0-25 years old). You will be responsible for National Grants, building a National Rural Grants programme and managing and developing the existing Grant Management team.

Key responsibilities include:

• Working closely with Philanthropy Director to develop a Grants Strategy across all
• grant programmes: Partnership Grants, Fivefield Grants, Small Grants, National
• Grants.
• Working closely with the Senior Finance and Operations Managers to plan grants
• budgets and cashflow projection.
• Developing a National Grants Strategy identifying national charities whose aims and
• purposes will further the strategic aims of the Foundation.
• Having overall accountability and oversight of the Partnership Grantees to consider portfolio level analysis of impact, efficiency and effectiveness.
• Working closely with the Westminster Foundation Director and Senior Communications and Engagement Manager to develop a Stakeholder Engagement Strategy.
• Working closely with the Impact and Evaluation Manager to ensure that they are able to consolidate and communicate their impact at the highest level.

The successful candidate will have strong Grant Management experience (minimum of 5 years) ideally with a large funder and a passion for working to improve life chances of vulnerable children and young people. You will be collaborative and collegiate with a willingness to contribute to and strengthen a strong team culture to empower team members to lead and develop, and be an articulate and confident presenter, able to bring stakeholders together at the highest levels to unlock problems with strong skills of persuasion. Strong experience of improving processes and procedures in grant management is key and experience of capital projects/spend out of a fund would be helpful but not essential

If you meet the above criteria, have an innovative and entrepreneurial mindset and are looking to work for an ambitious organisation where you’re have the chance to make a real impact, then please do get in touch ASAP!

Please note, CVs are being reviewed on a rolling basis and only successful candidates will be contacted with further information.

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.