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Do you share our dream of a UK where poverty is a thing of the past?
Founded in 2019, the Poverty Truth Network believes that this can only happen when those most impacted by poverty are at the heart of the movement to end it. Our specific contribution brings together people experiencing poverty with those with responsibilities for alleviating it. “Nothing About Us Without Us Is For Us.”
Thanks to funding from the National Lottery Community Fund, we are recruiting for a Parliamentary Officer who will develop and coordinate effective links between the Poverty Truth Network and parliamentarians, promoting a relationally-based approach to policy development and legislation.
You will be a highly motivated person with a proven track record of developing and delivering strategies to influence policy and political stakeholders to achieve change, ideally within a parliamentary or government setting.
Key Tasks
- To develop, with appropriate input from the Director and Partnership Manager, the Network’s approach to engaging with parliamentarians (Politics Alongside) in line with its values and practices
- To ensure that Poverty Truth Commissioners are at the heart of the Network’s parliamentary engagement
- To develop and, where appropriate, establish links with UK and devolved Parliaments and governments to promote the work of the Network
- To coordinate and help to deliver parliamentary events on behalf of the Network, including mapping topics and attendees, working with other partners as appropriate
- To support the development of effective links with Combined Authorities and other devolved administrations
- To work closely with members of the Amplify Team to promote its groups proposals for change
- To support parliamentary engagement, including through written briefings, for the Network’s other national programmes, including Economics for All
- To work with the Communications and Learning & Evaluation Officers to promote and identify best practice to governments and parliaments
- To undertake other appropriate duties as requested by the Partnership Manager
This role involves working from home with some travel.
To apply for this role, please submit your CV with a cover letter that clearly shows you have the necessary skills and experience to do the job. The cover letter should be no more than 900 words. Include the names and contact details of two referees (at least one of whom knows you on a professional basis). The application deadline is 5pm on Friday 27th June. Interviews will be held online 14th/ 15th July.
Applications will only be considered from applicants who already have the right to work within the United Kingdom.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Finance & Operations Manager
Barnwood is not your typical funder. We drive change so that disabled people and people with mental health conditions have choice of opportunities, access their rights, and are included where they live. We bring people together for a different conversation and explore big ideas. Through learning and collaboration, we influence the change that’s needed. By partnering with local organisations and looking for better ways to fund, Barnwood makes a difference in Gloucestershire.
As part of this work, our Finance & Operations Team engages with a wide range of people to support the Trust’s vision for Gloucestershire, and our Finance & Operations Manager is integral to this.
We are looking for a Finance & Operations Manager to provide effective financial management, accurate financial reporting and oversee the facilities management of the Trust’s offices. The Finance & Operations Manager will manage a team of 2 and be part of the Trust’s People Manager Team.
We want to diversify our team to better reflect the work and communities we support – this means we would particularly welcome applications from people who:
· are from Black, Asian and minoritised backgrounds.
· have lived experience of disability and/or mental health challenges.
Contract terms:
· This role is permanent, and we welcome applications from people looking for full time hours (37.5hrs per week), we will also consider for a minimum of 30 hours per week.
· We offer a flexible start between 8:00 am and 9:30am Monday to Friday.
· Salary £44,239 p/a FTE
· 36 days holiday inc. bank holidays (FTE)
· This position is based in our office in central Cheltenham with occasional opportunities for home working.
Summary of key duties:
Financial Management and Reporting
· Develop, implement and operate monitoring systems for financial forecasting and re-forecasting to support sound decision making.
· Lead on and co-ordinate the annual budgeting and planning process ensuring that information is collected, compiled and reported in a timely manner to the Leadership Team for review and recommendation to the Finance & Audit Committee.
· Produce quarterly and annual internal finance report and management accounts for reporting to the Leadership Team and Finance & Audit Committee, which summarise budget trends, analyse and report variance.
· Ensure compliance with all financial regulations, through liaisons with the Trust’s external auditors for preparing of the SORP financial statements.
Policy and Procedures
· Lead the development, implementation and monitoring of effective procurement policies, procedures and systems ensuring best value is achieved across all activities.
· Lead on the annual insurance renewal process, ensuring appropriate cover is in place and general administration of the Trust’s insurance policies is enacted.
Payroll
· Maintain payroll processing system and run the monthly payroll.
Facilities Management
· Support the development of a 5 year planned preventative maintenance plan for the Trust’s premises, to support budget and resource planning.
· Oversee the management of the Trust’s premises ensuring contracts are in place and appropriately managed to ensure the smooth running and maintenance of the building and that all health and safety requirements are met.
Line management responsibilities
· Provide line management to the Finance Co-ordinator and Workplace & Facilities Manager, enacting the Trust’s management processes to ensure that all employees are motivated, supported and enabled to give of their best.
· Contribute to Trust-wide people management policies, procedures and team culture as a member of the People Manger Team.
Essential Knowledge and Experience
· Qualified ACA, ACCA, CIMA or experience to this level (E).
· Practical knowledge and understanding of management accounting principles and techniques.
· In-depth knowledge of budgeting and financial forecasting and preparation of financial reports for senior management and compliance purposes.
· Line management experience to foster a productive and supportive team environment.
Summary of skills
· Strong numerical and analytical skills to effectively analyse financial reports.
· Proactive problem-solver, demonstrating high levels of initiative, organisation and flexibility.
· Ability to work meticulously and methodically, demonstrating attention to detail.
· Strong IT skills (demonstrable proficiency in using MS Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Sage 50 Accounts) and the ability to use technology to achieve work plans and objectives.
For full details please see our application pack.
Benefits:
· 36 days annual leave including bank holidays. (FTE)
· Life Assurance (3 x Salary)
· Work within an organisation that is committed to improving equality and diversity.
· Competitive salaries and fantastic pension contribution rates.
· Excellent personal development plan and extensive training which includes a commitment to training employees to be confident when working with people with a wide variety of impairments, disabilities, and mental health challenges.
· Friendly and collaborative working culture; everyone’s voice is heard.
· We have a range of supportive wellbeing policies and almost a quarter of our employees, are qualified mental health first aiders with Mental Health England.
· Our offices in central Cheltenham are wheelchair accessible, have free accessible parking on site and great facilities.
· Assistance dogs are welcome.
Guidance On Applications:
Click on Apply Now to be taken to the Barnwood Trust website where you need to apply for this role via our online application form.
You will also find a detailed application pack which gives a full and detailed job description and person specification as well as guidance on how to make an online application and what you should include within it.
Should you have any questions or require any of the information in a different format please email the recruitment team directly at recruitment@barnwoodtrust. org
We want our application process to be right for you as an individual, so if there’s anything you think we can do to make this process more straightforward for you please email recruitment@barnwoodtrust. org directly to discuss what support we might be able to provide. Our career page on our website has some examples of things we may be able to put in place for people who request extra support.
Deadline for applications: 17:00 on Wednesday 2nd July 2025
First interviews: Monday 14th July and Wednesday 16th July 2025 in the mornings
Second stage interviews: Monday 21st July 2025
We would like the successful candidate to start as soon as possible.
Barnwood acts as an agent of social change, working alongside disabled people and people with mental health conditions to create that change.





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General:
Mary Hare educates 200 profoundly deaf children at its residential school in Berkshire, and we pride ourselves on our pupils’ achievements at GCSE, A Level as well as B Tech and Vocational Courses. We offer the opportunity to teach highly motivated children, in small classes, where you can make a real difference at this national centre of excellence for deaf education. No knowledge of sign language is required, as we follow an auditory/oral philosophy.
The Role:
This is an opportunity to join a vibrant, dynamic and ambitious charity whose goal is to enable deaf children and young people to thrive and reach their full potential.
The organisation has a good track record of raising substantial sums for major capital developments including an arts centre, new residential accommodation and most recently £4 million for a new Primary School for deaf children. You will be responsible for a small team and will need to be able to secure major donations from Trusts, Foundations and individuals. The role is varied and takes in most areas of fundraising. You will also be responsible to for raising unrestricted funds annually.
The Fundraising Manager will manage the Trusts Fundraiser. The role works across two organisations: The Mary Hare Foundation and Mary Hare. These are two separate registered charities. The Mary Hare Foundation is the fundraising arm and Mary Hare is concerned with service delivery.
The largest fundraising targets are related to capital projects that are outlined by the School.There are some revenue fundraising targets, including the bursary scheme. The role is very hands on with both the management of fundraising and the implementation of fundraising activities, especially trust fundraising.
About you:
We are looking for someone with proven experience securing funding from trusts and foundations, with a strong track record of writing successful applications for significant grants (£200k+). You will be a confident and persuasive writer, able to communicate our impact concisely and compellingly, while building strong and long-lasting funder relationships.
Proactive and tenacious, you excel at identifying and pursuing new funding opportunities. Highly organised, with keen attention to detail, you can manage multiple applications and deadlines effectively.
You will be familiar with organising a wide range of events and understand what makes a successful fundraising event.You will have experience of stewarding high level givers as well as securing donations from individuals and companies.You will also have:
- Excellent written skills to create accurate, powerful, compelling and persuasive copy in a range of formats.
- Ability to match the needs of prospective funders with the needs of the charity.
- Excellent networking and interpersonal skills with the ability to relate to people at all levels in person, on the phone, by video link or in written format.
- Excellent organisational and project management skills, with the ability to plan and manage a demanding variety of tasks and manage conflicting priorities to meet deadlines.
- An entrepreneurial approach, able to identify and follow through new opportunities. Adaptable and flexible to a broad range of activities.
- Self-starter with the ability to work under own initiative; driven and motivated to pursue new opportunities. Solid experience in tracking income and reporting.
Interview Date: Monday 7th July 2025
Please note that Mary Hare adheres to Safer Recruitment Standards and as such all applications must be made via the Mary Hare website and using the Mary Hare Application Form. Applications will only be considered via a completed Application Form; CV's cannot be accepted.
Mary Hare | Arlington Manor | Snelsmore Common | Newbury | Berkshire | RG14 3BQ
This School is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a criminal records self-disclosure form and successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks. We are committed to securing genuine equality of opportunity in all aspects of our activities as an employer and education provider. The role you are applying for is ‘exempt’ from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
- Job Title: Secretary
- Civil service pay grade equivalent: 6/7
- Employer: Public Chairs’ Forum
- Salary: £65,000 per year
- Post: Secondment (up to 24 months)
- Location: London / Hybrid
- Work pattern: Full time or part time (min. 3 days)
- Closing Date: 19 June 2025
This is a hugely exciting time for the Public Chairs’ Forum (PCF) and Association of Chief Executives (ACE) as we seek to assign someone to take up this national role and lead the Secretariat for the next two years.
The Secretary leads the Secretariat in driving membership and diversifying income sources for our two unique networks of public body leaders and ensuring members receive an outstanding membership experience. The Secretary will help us to celebrate our member’s achievements as part of our 20th anniversary in 2026/27.
If you are interested in building your skills and networks, and are motivated to influence change across public bodies, the role of Secretary could provide the perfect leadership development opportunity for you.
Supported by our ambitious and highly-respected boards, we’re growing our membership networks and partnership opportunities as we expand our offering and reach with our new annual programmes bringing insight, support and inspiration for executives and non-executives of UK public bodies.
You will work with some of the most prominent figures in UK public and civil service. You will bring experience of developing and shaping engagement with leadership, with the energy to continue to nurture and grow this organisation, bringing its diverse membership with you.
It’s likely that you’ll be familiar with public bodies, but that’s not what’s really important. If you’re experienced at shaping events and developing leadership programmes, perhaps you’re also creative, tenacious and entrepreneurial, then we’d love to hear from you.
If you’d like to apply for this post, please send your CV and a covering letter, describing in under 500 words how you meet each of the criteria listed in the job and person specification.
If you’re shortlisted, we will contact you via email to arrange a time for an interview. We expect to hold interviews Monday 30 June 2025.
If you’d like to apply for this post, please send your CV and a covering letter to the current Secretary, describing in under 500 words how you meet each of the criteria listed in the job and person specification.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for a new Office Manager to organise and coordinate administration duties and office procedures in the charity. Your role is to create and maintain a pleasant work environment, ensuring high levels of organizational effectiveness, communication and safety. You will be experienced with a variety of office software (such as email tools, spreadsheets and databases) and be able to accurately handle administrative duties.
As the central point of contact for everyone within our charity you will have an overview of many different things, an impeccable working knowledge of the charity and its aims, and will “pitch in” wherever necessary to ensure the charity operates smoothly.
This position is a permanent full time post (40 hours per week) which will be office based in Holderness House, 51-61 Clifton Street, London EC2A 4DW. The starting salary for the post will be £37,129.00 per annum.
Essential Skills
§ Line management of key administrative staff.
§ Management the office budget, including processing invoices.
§ Upkeep of the charities’ customer relationship management (CRM) system; providing support to users and troubleshooting issues.
§ Act as the lead manager for ensuring compliance with data protection principles, policy and legislation.
§ Training users of the CRM.
§ Serving as a point of contact for internal and external communications, including general enquiries, phone calls, emails, and correspondence.
§ Coordination of administrative support to other departments, such as managing fundraising supplies and posting them to supporters.
Please refer to the attached Job Description for further information.
Our charity
ACCT UK is a national youth charity dedicated to improving the life chances of young people. The Combined Cadet Force Association (CCFA) is a charity dedicated to the promotion of the ideals and activities of the Combined Cadet Force in schools. Together we want to ensure that every young person has the opportunity to learn new skills, build confidence and be inspired through their cadet experience.
We want to develop the youth leadership and training abilities of adult volunteers whilst also helping young people to access cadet activities through fundraising, grant-making, developing new resources and direct support.
We strongly believe that everyone benefits when you help young people to develop their character and values through activities that stretch and mature them. We also know that when young people engage with others at a range of levels in their communities it builds confidence and improves empathy for other’s lives.
Who we are
You will enjoy being part of our small team who work very happily together. By joining ACCT UK you will help us to reach more young people and make a greater difference and we look forward to working with you. We actively promote and encourage you to explore ideas that improve all aspects of the charity’s work in pursuit of its charitable aims.
What we can offer you
In addition to your salary, we offer all staff:
· Flexible working arrangements (you agree a working pattern with your line manager).
· The ability to work both from home and from our London office.
· Personal Accident Insurance, including loss of earnings cover and death benefit.
· 15 days of sick pay in any 12-month period (after 12 months employment - pro-rata for part time staff).
· A contributory pension scheme (you contribute at least 5% and we will contribute 10%).
· Good leave allowances (which are offered pro-rata for part time staff):
o 20 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
o Additional privilege leave, on set days each year, such as between Christmas and New Year.
o An additional five days of volunteering leave.
· Support for qualifications and personal development.
· Employee Assistance Programme.
· Season ticket loan.
· Railcard (if you are eligible)
· A caring and supportive team environment.
How to apply
Please send a covering letter that details how you meet the requirements of the job description along with a CV by Wednesday 25th June 2025. Please note, AI should not be used to produce either the covering letter or CV.
Interviews will be held on week commencing Monday 7th July 2025.
Please note that as a charity dedicated to improving the lives of young people, we require staff to make a declaration about any relevant convictions, undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service check. In addition, we will follow up references.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
PEAS (Promoting Equality in African Schools) is on a mission to expand access to quality education across sub-Saharan Africa so all children enjoy an education that unlocks their full potential.
As Partnerships Lead – Philanthropy / Fundraising Manager – Major Gifts, you will play a central role in growing PEAS income from philanthropists and private foundations, to support our ambitious global strategy.
Working as part of a small, collaborative and high-performing global Partnerships Team, you’ll take the lead in building new philanthropic relationships and deepening existing ones—helping to raise over £7 million annually to support education in Uganda, Zambia, Ghana, and beyond. You’ll work closely with colleagues across the UK, US, and Africa to shape PEAS' fundraising strategy, identify new opportunities, and craft compelling communications and pitches to gain funding support.
This is a unique opportunity for an entrepreneurial and creative fundraiser with a proven track record in securing support from major donors and foundations. You’ll have the freedom to innovate, backed by a strong, supportive team culture where “everyone’s a fundraiser.”
If you’re excited by the chance to grow something impactful and work across continents with a mission-driven team, we’d love to hear from you.
Please find more information on this exciting role and requirements in the attached job pack below.
We are committed to ensuring our opportunities are accessible to all, so if there is any way that we can support you to be the best you can be in the recruitment process, or if you have any questions or concerns, please do get in touch using the details given at the bottom of the job pack.

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Based in our Philanthropy Team in Fundraising, the postholder works with our clinical, estates and governance teams creating compelling proposals to secure mostly restricted income. If you have great digital competence, including the use of AI to summarise information, are an excellent storymaker able to understand an audience, quickly synthesize information and pitch in writing for success, or an early-career fundraiser ready to develop, in this role you will make a difference and work as part of a creative successful team. Understanding how to keep our ask fresh and steward these relationships is key. You will inherit a portfolio of trust and grant funders who have committed support over the long term and a portfolio that delivers at least £180k in income each year. You will work with colleagues on well-established campaigns like The Big Give and support experienced volunteers who handle small grants. This role has space for innovation to secure new funders and uplift existing contributions.
Rasing Funds:
· Ensure an inclusive, engaging and best-in-class experience for Trusts and grant makers
· Manage an annual rolling programme of applications and multi-year funding reporting requirements.
· Deliver medium, large and complex bids for unrestricted and restricted income to ensure success to an income level of at least £150k to fund initiatives including for example: direct delivery of care, volunteering initiatives, new routes into work for protected groups, equipment and capital projects.
· Robust and regular research of funding opportunities, new trusts, and wider horizon scanning to identify a broad base of opportunity to refresh and renew the pipeline of prospective funders
· Steward existing trust donors, finding opportunities to cultivate and grow the relationship.
· Be a visible accessible presence across the hospice, encouraging colleagues to share and develop their own ideas to raise funds that you and/or trust and grant volunteers can take forward and or support the team generating the ideas to do so.
· Attend our Clinical Assets Meetings and restricted funding meetings
· Generate social media posts consistent with Hospice content standards and GDPR and hard and soft copy information to inform and promote the impact of supporters, this includes video/reel thankyou messages.
Communication
· Prepare and submit high-quality, tailored grant applications to secure funding for specific projects and core activities
· Maintain and develop relationships with existing trust and foundation donors
· Be the first point of contact for trust and grant funders and supporters and, for colleagues internally who have questions/queries or have an interest in this area of funding
· Manage a pipeline of prospective funders, ensuring timely follow-up and tracking of application statuses
· Help to create and deliver moments of stewardship that are personal to each funder, show the impact of their support and inspire them when they can, to have an on-going relationship with the charity.
· Be volunteer team leader recruiting volunteers to support your role, ensuing they are inducted and supported. As the wider team help ensure all volunteers feel supported when their respective team leader is away.
· Identify opportunities to collaborate with colleagues across the Hospice to maximum benefit for the charity.
· Be an outstanding advocate for the Charity and represent the Charity at functions and events, in line with the values of the organisation, to promote the objectives of the Charity
Digital/Business Administration
· Provide routine and regular reporting on progress, advising on risk/mitigation to ensure the annual target is met
· Enter and update donor information on the CRM ensuring compliance with the GDPR and Data Protection Act.
· Ensure CRM (Donify) records and preference information is up to date and accurate at all times, including recording interactions with supporters
· Ensure all word documents are securely saved and accessible to colleagues on Sharepoint.
· Ensure you comply with all aspects of statutory and mandatory training for your role and through your individual performance deliver on jointly agreed objectives and goals that help to deliver the business of the charity.
Key Accountabilities, Responsibilities & Tasks
Departmental & Role Specifics
· Embrace and embody our Hospice values
· A collaborative open and transparent approach to working with others
· Deliver successful bids for unrestricted and restricted income to targe twith plans for growth
· Robust and regular research of funding opportunities, new trusts, and wider horizon scanning to identify a broad base of opportunity to refresh and renew the pipeline of prospective funders
· Steward existing trust funders, finding opportunities to cultivate and grow the relationship.
· Be a visible accessible presence across the hospice, encouraging colleagues to share and develop their own ideas that you and/or trust and grant volunteers can take forward and or support the team generating the ideas to do so in grant applications
· Happy in a fast-paced environment, with proven ability to plan and complete work to deadlines and managing conflicting priorities
Qualifications, Skills, Experience, Knowledge & Approach
· Educated to degree standard or equivalent
· Written fluency able to match bid requirements with succinct well evidenced phrasing
· Two years relevant experience with transferable skills
· Excellent digital skills with experience in using AI to synthesize information
· A successful track record in securing grant funding or meeting sales targets
· Good interpersonal skills able to inspire confidence and trust
· Well-developed insight into your own strengths and areas for development
· Enjoys working with people from a wide range of communities and contexts
· The ability to build rapport quickly and mutually beneficial long term relationships
· Experience of working to income targets and working proactively to take corrective action
· Experience is using donify (or another CRM), business software, social media and databases
· Experience of working with volunteers (desirable).
Communication
· Confidently present the key messages of The Hospice of St Francis,
· Generate social media posts consistent with Hospice branding and content standards and GDPR and hard and soft copy information to inform and promote the impact and generosity of supporters, this includes video/reel thankyou messages from the CEO and Chair
· Emotionally resilient, empathic, curious, diplomatic and people-focused.
· A consistently high level of supporter care (or customer service) with proven ability in continually improving the supporter (customer) experience.
The Hospice of St Francis helps local people and their families, in Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire, to live their precious lives well.





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Central London HQ | Hybrid Working | £84,576 (incl. London weighting)
Permanent | Full-time (35 hours/week)
Are you a strategic finance leader ready to drive transformation in a purpose-led organisation? We're working with a high-impact membership body at the heart of the UK's public sector landscape to find an exceptional Manager - Financial Planning & Analysis.
The Organisation
Our client is a respected, values-driven organisation with a national footprint and a powerful voice in shaping future policy. With a strong commitment to professional development, wellbeing, and flexible working, they offer a collaborative environment where finance plays a key role in strategic decision-making.
The Role
As FP&A Manager, you'll lead a high-performing business partnering team, delivering robust financial insight, modelling, and forecasting to support strategic goals. You'll be instrumental in embedding new systems and processes as part of a major finance transformation programme.Key responsibilities include:
- Leading budgeting and forecasting across the group
- Driving financial modelling and scenario planning
- Partnering with senior stakeholders to inform decision-making
- Embedding new finance systems and ways of working
- Leading and developing a team of finance professionals
The Person
You'll be a qualified accountant (CCAB or equivalent) with:
- Proven experience in FP&A roles across both commercial and not-for-profit sectors
- Strong financial modelling and analytical skills
- A collaborative, customer-focused mindset
- The ability to influence and challenge at senior levels
- A track record of leading change and developing teams
What's in it for you?
- Salary up to £79,500 - £89,000 + £5,000 London weighting (more likely to hire at the beginning or middle of the banding)
- Generous annual leave (up to 32 days + bank holidays + Christmas closure)
- Excellent pension (up to 12% employer contribution) and family leave packages
- Award-winning wellbeing programme
- Hybrid working (up to 60% remote)
- A chance to make a real difference in a mission-led organisation
Please apply now to be considered!
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Role Title: Prospect Research Manager
Salary: £48,166 to £49,558
Location: London
Tenure: 1 Year fixed term
ActionAid UK is a member of the ActionAid Federation, an international charity that works with women and girls living in poverty. We work with our partners and dedicated staff in 43 countries to end violence and fight poverty so that all women, everywhere, can create the future they want
Are you a keen advocate of women and girls’ rights in emergencies?
Are you ready to harness your strategic insight and research skills to drive transformative change?
Then we'd love to hear form you!
ActionAid UK is looking for a Prospect Research Manager to lead and evolve our prospect research strategy, playing a pivotal role in how we connect with major donors, trusts, foundations and corporate partners to fund our global mission.
This is an exciting opportunity to work at the heart of a bold, feminist organisation committed to social justice and the rights of women and girls. You’ll guide the development of our high-value fundraising pipeline—identifying, analysing and managing prospective supporters to help fuel our most ambitious campaigns. As the team lead, you’ll oversee the work of a dedicated Partnerships Insight Officer, shaping how we use data and intelligence to turn potential into partnerships.
Your expertise will help build robust systems and frameworks for prospecting and donor management, embedding best practice across the Philanthropy & Partnerships team. You’ll be the driving force behind strategic projects like network mapping and segmentation, while also ensuring our approach aligns with the latest data protection laws and ethical fundraising practices. This role offers a unique blend of strategy, leadership, compliance and impact—designed for someone who thrives in fast-paced, purpose-driven environments.
Due to the nature of this role, the successful candidate will be asked to participate in criminal records checks at the point of offer.
Additional information
Diversity, equality, inclusion and belonging:
Diversity, inclusion and belonging are key to our organisational culture. We are on a journey to become not only an anti-racist organisation but one that proudly celebrates the diversity of all applicants and employees. We look forward to you bringing your full self to work, proudly sharing your unique perspective and helping us to shape our combined future. We especially welcome applications from those from under-represented/marginalised communities.
AAUK is a Disability Confident Committed organisation and as such any candidate that declares a disability will be shortlisted for interview if they meet the essential criteria for the role.
Referencing and safeguarding:
All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include safeguarding, criminal records and terrorism finance checks. By submitting an application the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.
ActionAid UK is committed to preventing any form of sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse (including child abuse and adult at-risk abuse) and responding robustly when these harms take place. We expect all ActionAid UK staff and ActionAid UK representatives to share this commitment. We will not tolerate our staff or other representatives carrying out any form of sexual harassment, exploitation or abuse towards anyone we come into contact with through our work.
Working practices:
ActionAid is committed to supporting flexible working. If you would like to discuss flexible working options, including the possibility of a job share for this role, there will be space to do so during the interview process.
ActionAid UK has a hybrid working policy for many of our roles. The requirement will vary from team to team and the responsibilities of individual roles. As a minimum, all colleagues are expected to attend the office 12 days per year, plus additional time for induction, training, and company connection days. Some roles may require in-office attendance on all days and if so, these will clearly be marked as in-office roles.
Please note that ActionAid UK does not offer fully remote working options. We encourage you to discuss hybrid working expectations at interview.
Recruitment processes:
Please note that ActionAid UK may review, shortlist and interview candidates prior to the closing date so we encourage all candidates to apply as soon as possible. If we receive a very high response, we may close the vacancy early and will not accept further submissions.
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Data Officer
We are looking for a Data Officer with a keen, analytical mind who is comfortable working with large datasets to be a Data Officer within the Knowledge and Insight team.
Position: SIT53 Data Officer
Location: Home-based, UK, Nationwide. However, occasional travel will be required as part of this role (may include team meetings or other work related meetings)
Salary: Circa £32,100 per annum (inner London weighting £3,950 per annum or outer London weighting £2,275 per annum may be applied in accordance to where you live)
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Benefits: 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (this will increase with service up to 30 days, full time equivalent) cashback and discount scheme, employee assistance programme, learning and development, pension scheme, Life Assurance, Eye Care vouchers, Long Service Award, Tax-free childcare, Health Cash Plan, Working Pattern Agreement, flexible working opportunities available.
Closing Date: 11 July 2025. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Interviews will be held via video conferencing. Please let us know if this will present any challenges when you email your application.
The Role
Reporting to the Head of Data Services, the Data Officer will meet data needs relating to the management and delivery of supporter and engagement products. You will work alongside three other Data Officers to assess, prioritise and provide solutions including the building of data selections and journeys for direct marketing purposes and the running of supporter data imports and exports.
Experience of using CRM Dynamics, Faststats and PeopleStage and or any Donor CRM for marketing purposes will make you a person of interest to us. We will support you in learning to use any of the tools and applications used and actively encourage the development of your data and analytical skills. Communication skills play a key part in this role, because you will need to be able to talk through or present selections or solutions to stakeholders.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Delivering data selections, Building automated journeys for fundraising and engagement activity to support increased income generation and supporter retention, ensuring communications are delivered to agreed Service Level Agreements.
- Providing reports and data sets to supporter product owners, managers and delivery staff to help them maximise the impact of activities.
About You
You will have a proven record of:
- Working with large datasets for marketing purposes and provide solutions and or data in response to enquiries from colleagues and other teams.
- Using a relational customer/supporter database to import and export data to and from external suppliers; including data mapping and the design of appropriate import processes.
- Use of a marketing automation tools such as Faststats and PeopleStage.
Please submit your CV and a supporting statement of no more than two pages demonstrating how you meet the person specification and what you bring to the role in terms of your skills and experience.
To fulfil the role you must be resident in the UK and have the right to work in the UK.
When you click to apply, you will be able to see the full responsibilities and person specification for further information on the role.
Please submit your CV and a supporting statement of no more than two pages demonstrating how you meet the person specification and what you bring to the role in terms of your skills and experience.
If you are applying under the Disability Confident scheme, please indicate this in your supporting statement.
Finding strength through support
The organisation is the only charity in the UK providing lifelong support for all stroke survivors and their families. Providing tailored support to tens of thousands of stroke survivors each year. This support includes one-to-one and group support, funding vital scientific research into stroke prevention, acute treatment, recovery and long-term care, and campaigning to secure the best care for everyone affected by stroke.
They are here for stroke survivors and their loved ones, from the moment they enter the new and frightening post-stroke world, supporting them every step of the way as they find their strength and their way back to life.
It’s only thanks to the generosity of supporters and donors that they can provide vital support.
The Association is driven by an ambition to improve the lives of everyone affected by stroke. This means they’re determined to create an equitable and inclusive workplace that benefits from the difference, and thrives on the diversity, of our people. Guided by an approach to solving inequity in stroke, the team are prioritising listening to, and learning from, lived experience across the charity.
The charity are working to improve the representation of this lived experience at all levels within the Association and are eager to recruit applicants from a variety of communities and backgrounds. We are keen to receive applications from people affected by stroke, people of colour, members of LGBT+ communities, and disabled people because these identities and experiences are underrepresented and would add enormous value to how the organisation work.
A Disability Confident employer, the organisation is making great progress focusing on flexible working, reasonable adjustments and access to work. The charity has a variety of staff network groups and are committed to continuously improving diversity and inclusion efforts. If you have questions, or access needs, we’re happy to discuss any support and adjustments we can make throughout the recruitment process so that you’re able to contribute your best in a way that meets your needs.
You may also have experience in areas such as Data Officer, Data Manager, Database Officer, Database Manager, Data Marketing Officer. #INDNFP
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
Are you an experienced campaigns, advocacy or policy specialist looking for a new challenge? If so, it’s an exciting time to join the team at Woodgreen to help us shape Woodgreen’s voice to ensure pets and their people are better protected and supported across the UK.
We're looking for a Senior Campaigns and Policy Manager who will be responsible for engaging with political leaders, the media, our supporters and the wider public. In this role you'll lead the development and delivery of our policy and campaigning work, raising awareness of key issues, building strategic relationships, and advocating for systems change that improves animal welfare and supports the bond between pets and their people.
You will build and lead a small but far-reaching team to amplify Woodgreen's voice and lead evidence-based advocacy campaigns to drive systemic change in areas such as responsible pet ownership, animal welfare legislation, and improving pet welfare. You'll represent Woodgreen externally, with the media, in government consultations, parliamentary groups, sector forums, and external networks to raise our profile and policy positions.
To be successful in this role you will need;
- Extensive experience building and maintaining strategic relationships.
- A proven track record in campaigning, policy development, advocacy or public affairs, ideally within the charity, animal welfare, or social policy sectors.
- Substantial experience and confidence with public speaking for a variety of audiences.
- Experience managing a team or leading cross-organisational advocacy or campaigns activities and working collaboratively with external partners.
- The ability to lead, motivate and support diverse projects with a range of different participants.
- An interest in animal welfare and empathy for the complex challenges facing pet owners.
This is a full-time, permanent opportunity, working 37.5 hours per week on a hybrid basis with the expectation that the successful applicant will work from our Godmanchester site for approximately 2 days per week dependent on business need (although the frequency of this is negotiable).
The starting salary for this position is £45,511 to £50,568 per annum, depending on experience. This will be complemented by;
- 36 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays) rising by 1 day each year to 40 days after five years
- Up to 8% employer pension contributions
- Support towards healthcare costs (cashplan)
- Free access to Headspace
- Life assurance (4x salary)
- 25% discount in our charity shops.
This vacancy may close earlier should we receive high volumes of applications. Interviews may commence prior to the closing date.
Woodgreen is committed to safeguarding children and adults at risk and protecting anyone that comes into contact with us from harm. We expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.
Our vision is for every pet to have a home where they are loved, well cared for and enjoy positive relationships with their owners.




The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Contract: 12-month maternity cover from Monday 18 August 2025, full time (35 hours per week)
Salary: £35,000 - £38,000 per annum
Location: Hybrid – Burford, Hartlebury, Radcliffe or Newport (Hybrid)
Closing date: Sunday 22 June 2025
Interview date: 30 June – 2 July 2025
We’re looking for a confident and proactive Resourcing Partner to join our friendly, fast-paced Resourcing team on a 12-month maternity cover contract.
More about the role
You’ll lead the full recruitment cycle across three key areas of Blue Cross – Rehoming & Fostering Services, Fundraising, Communications & Engagement, and Finance & Resources – using your expertise to shape campaigns, coach hiring managers, and deliver an exceptional experience for candidates and teams alike.
What you’ll be doing
- Leading inclusive, effective recruitment campaigns across a wide range of roles
- Advising managers and shaping attraction strategies to bring in top talent
- Writing compelling job adverts that reflect our purpose and values
- Using direct sourcing, LinkedIn Recruiter, and networking tools to build diverse pipelines
- Screening and assessing applicants to create strong, insight-driven shortlists
- Coaching hiring managers and sharing best practice
- Supporting Resourcing Administrators and covering when needed
- Promoting our employer brand and connecting with underrepresented audiences
This is a full-time role working 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday. It follows a hybrid working pattern, with a minimum of two days per week spent in the office — either at our Burford office or at one of our Rehoming, Advice and Behaviour Units in Radcliffe (Greater Manchester) or Newport — and the remainder working from home. We will ask which site you wish to be based at as part of your application. Please note that we are unable to consider full-time remote working or alternative site locations for this role.
About you
You’ll bring solid experience in in-house recruitment, running end-to-end campaigns with confidence and care. You’re a great communicator, able to influence at all levels, and enjoy building trusted relationships. You’ll be collaborative, data-savvy, and thrive when working at pace.
Essential Qualifications, Skills, and Experience
- Previous in-house recruitment experience
- Confident stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and build trust at all levels
- A collaborative approach and experience working with diverse teams
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- A sharp eye for detail and the ability to pick things up quickly
- A proactive, solutions-focused mindset and a resilient, can-do attitude
- The ability to demonstrate, understand and apply our Blue Cross values
Desirable Qualifications, Skills, and Experience
- Knowledge of inclusive recruitment practices and experience reaching underrepresented groups
- Confidence using LinkedIn, CV databases, and job boards for direct sourcing
- Familiarity with ATS platforms and recruitment data management
- Knowledge of various advertising and recruitment methods
- A good understanding of employment law in relation to recruitment, particularly around discrimination and reasonable adjustments
How to apply
Click the apply button below and complete the online application process before the closing date on Sunday 22 June 2025.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.
Blue Cross benefits
Our people are the most important part of delivering our purpose. If it were not for their amazing efforts and commitment, we would not be able to make the difference that we do today.
In return, Blue Cross wants to ensure we provide you with the best working environment we can. We want you to be happy working for us and will do everything we can to make sure you are.
Our generous benefits package includes:
- Full time equivalent of 38 days holiday rising to 43 with service (including Bank Holidays)
- Programmes for physical and mental wellbeing support
- Free access to GP via MetLife- 24/7 GP services, private prescriptions and more for you and your family
- Free physiotherapy advice and face to face intervention
- Health cash plan
- Unlimited access to an employee assistance programme
- Pension scheme with enhanced employer contribution
- Professional fees paid with Continuing Professional Development and personal development support.
- Life assurance
- 20% discount on Pet Plan pet insurance
- Enhanced family friendly policies
- Recognition scheme
- Annual volunteer days
- Charity worker discounts across a variety of retailers
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Your new company
As part of the work to support the integration of a leading University in London, the postholder will work closely with the HR Policy & Projects Manager in the review, development, and implementation of a new HR policy framework. This will include identifying gaps in existing policy provisions and contributing to and leading on the development and delivery of effective solutions. The postholder will also take a role in feedback processes with key stakeholders, including formal consultation with the recognised Trade Unions, and developing and implementing effective communication strategies.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
* Keep abreast of pending legislative and regulatory changes, case law, and developments, and other good practice HR initiatives, to inform the development of new or revised HR Policies, Procedures, and other resources, and HR practices.
* Undertake background research and prepare reports, briefing papers, etc. for the development of people management strategies, policies, procedures, contracts, terms and conditions of service, ensuring that the University's HR policy resources remain fit for purpose.
* Draft new and/or updated documents (policies, procedures, guidance, and related resources) to reflect legislative and regulatory changes and HR best practice.
* In liaison with the HR Policy & Projects Manager and Head of Employee Relations & Policy Development, engage and consult with trade unions, Staff Networks, and other stakeholders in the development of people management strategies, policies, procedures, and good practice.
* Engage positively with HR colleagues and departmental staff from across the institution, to determine processes for the effective implementation of new or amended strategies and policies. This may include consideration of system and process implications and appropriate communication strategies.
* Provide high-quality, technical advice, guidance, and professional support to HR Directorate colleagues and others on employment policy and practice.
* Become a source of expert knowledge in relevant areas, such as clinical academics/ contractual arrangements.
* In liaison with the HR Policy & Projects Manager, the Marketing & External Relations Team, and other stakeholders (as appropriate), prepare communication plans, and develop manager and staff communications relating to policy, procedure, and related updates.
* Design and implement/deliver a variety of support mechanisms (e.g., training resources and guides, website resources) to maximise support available to the HR Team, staff, and managers on the application of employment law and HR best practice.
* In collaboration with colleagues in the Employee Relations & Policy Team, analyse trends from employee relations casework and employment case law to identify areas of potential risk, and make recommendations for policy changes, updates, or training requirements.
* Advise on and positively encourage the application of best practice in employment matters with regard to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
* (Where appropriate) Undertake Equality Impact Assessments on new/revised HR Policies, Procedures, and related resources to identify and understand the likely equality impact(s) of the activity, policy, or process, etc., and associated actions.
* Support the development, communication, and implementation of HR projects and activities in support of the University's strategy.
* Contribute to the professional development of the Employee Relations & Policy Team, and wider Directorate, through your functional expertise.
* Co-ordinate responses to surveys, e.g. sector benchmarking.
* Participate in HR, University, and HEI working groups as required
What you'll need to succeed
To succeed in this role, you need a strong foundation in HR policy development, employment law, and best practices. Exceptional analytical skills and attention to detail will enable you to identify gaps in policies and propose effective solutions. Stakeholder engagement is crucial, requiring excellent communication and negotiation skills to collaborate with trade unions, staff networks, and HR colleagues. You should be adept at translating complex legislation into clear, actionable policies while ensuring compliance with regulatory changes. A proactive mindset, problem-solving abilities, and a commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion will be essential for driving impactful HR initiatives. Additionally, the ability to manage multiple projects, conduct research, and provide expert advice will make you a valuable contributor to the broader HR strategy. Adaptability and strategic thinking are key to ensuring policies remain fit for purpose in an evolving institutional landscape.
What you'll get in return
Flexible working options available.
What you need to do now
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ABOUT THE ROLE
The Fundraising and Communications Executive is a new role and will play a pivotal part in advancing our communications and fundraising strategies. As OTR continues to grow, this position will be instrumental in expanding our online presence and ensuring we connect with a broad audience, including young people, families, professionals, and supporters of our mission. It’s an ideal opportunity for someone who is both creative and analytical, skilled in producing compelling content and using data to amplify digital impact. This role would suit someone who can take initiative, think proactively, and confidently manage projects independently – qualities that are especially important in our small, dedicated team.
You’ll work on a wide range of projects, creating engaging content that aligns with OTR’s brand and values across our website, social media, and email campaigns. This includes developing multimedia content (including graphics, videos and blogs) to promote our work and highlight our impact in the local community.
From a fundraising perspective, you will help drive our fundraising activities and ensure efficient administration using the newly acquired ‘Donorfy’ database. This includes leading on the stewardship of donors and community fundraisers, managing our fundraising CRM database, and working on small and medium-sized trust and grant applications. You’ll also support digital campaigns and new initiatives, to encourage sustained support for our work. You’ll directly help to secure the financial support needed to expand OTR’s services and reach more beneficiaries. In addition, you’ll analyse the performance of our digital channels – interpreting website analytics, social media metrics, and email campaign results – to provide recommendations that enhance our communications strategies and ensure ongoing impact.
This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a supportive and passionate team. If you’re a skilled communicator driven by purpose, enjoy creating compelling digital content, building strong relationships with donors, and using data to inform creative strategies, this could be the role for you.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Fundraising and Communications Executive
Location: Hybrid or office-based – OTR has two offices, both based in Leigh Park. PO9 3SU and PO9 5BG.
Reports to: Head of Fundraising
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Part-time (up to 22.5 hours a week, with hours and working pattern negotiable)
Salary: £15,795 - £16,380 per annum (FTE £25,974 - £26,936)
JOB PURPOSE
The Fundraising and Communications Executive will play a key role in implementing OTR’s fundraising and communications strategies. The role involves planning, creating, curating and managing high-quality digital content across our website, social media platforms and email marketing campaigns. Furthermore, you will support key areas of our fundraising strategy, including trust and grant applications, horizon scanning and ensuring excellent fundraising administration across all areas of activity.
This position is instrumental in supporting the Head of Fundraising in developing and strengthening OTR’s income streams and increasing awareness of OTR’s services through effective communications.
Specific role duties
Supporting the fundraising strategy
• Lead on OTR’s donor and community fundraiser stewardship through excellent communication and effective relationship management.
• Lead on the implementation of fundraising communications across channels.
• Responsible for small to medium size trust and grant applications, including horizon scanning
• Support the stewardship of small and medium-sized trusts and foundations including scoping, applications, reporting and funder management.
• Create engaging content and campaigns to drive income generation.
• Help build the small pool of regular donors.
Website and CRM maintenance
• Work with OTR’s Head of Fundraising, the Administration Manager and web developer to maintain, update and enhance the OTR website.
• Monitor website performance, user engagement and SEO trends, suggesting and
implementing improvements to enhance user experience and visibility.
• Lead on ensuring our CRM (Donorfy) is utilised effectively to record, monitor and report on fundraising activity and income.
Social media
• Working with the Head of Fundraising, CEO and Volunteer Coordinator and Business Support Officer, contribute to OTR’s social media presence by creating and scheduling engaging, accessible, and informative content that resonates with our audience and supports OTR’s mission.
• Monitor social media platforms to ensure timely and appropriate responses to comments and messages.
• Identify new opportunities to grow OTR’s social media reach, building awareness of our services, fundraising and outreach work.
• Regularly report on social media performance, using insights to inform future content and strategy.
• Utilise paid ads to support fundraising and training.
Email marketing
• Support the planning, creation, and delivery of OTR’s, soon to be launched, email marketing campaigns, including newsletters, fundraising initiatives and service information and signposting.
• Ensure all email communications are engaging, well-structured, and in line with OTR’s brand and tone of voice.
• Assist in the promotion of key OTR events, such as the Big Charity Bash and annual Great South Run and other special events.
• Manage and grow OTR’s email marketing lists, ensuring they are up to date and GDPR compliant.
• Track and analyse the performance of email campaigns, providing reports and insights to the Head of Fundraising.
Content creation
• Create engaging, accessible, and informative content for OTR’s digital channels, including the website, social media and email marketing.
• Develop multimedia content (for example, videos and graphics) to enhance OTR’s
communication methods and increase engagement.
• Contribute to blogs, news articles and case studies that highlight OTR’s work, impact and achievements in the sector.
Brand and tone of voice
• Ensure that all digital content aligns with OTR’s brand, tone of voice and style,
maintaining a cohesive and recognisable identity across all platforms.
• Promote OTR as the leading place to turn to for support, ensuring that our content
reflects our professionalism, reputation and expertise.
Analytics and reporting
• Use analytics tools to track the performance of OTR’s digital communications, including website traffic, email engagement and social media reach.
• Provide regular reports on digital performance to the Head of Fundraising, including insights and recommendations for improvement.
• Provide regular reports from the CRM and other online fundraising platforms to the
Head of Fundraising.
Promote
• Promote OTR as an exceptional and specialist charity.
Equality and diversity
• Promote good equality practice and play a key role in ensuring equality of opportunity in the workplace.
• Observe all relevant law relating to equality of opportunities.
• Encourage a working atmosphere where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.
Any other duties
• The post-holder will work collaboratively with all OTR trustees, staff and volunteers to provide a seamless service.
• Any other duties commensurate with the post.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Knowledge, training and qualifications
Essential
• Understanding of charitable organisations.
• Understanding of principles of communications, marketing and fundraising.
Desirable
• Understanding of issues facing families in Havant and South East Hampshire.
Experience
Essential
• Experience of working in a communications or marketing role.
• Experience in planning, creating, and managing digital content across websites, social media, and email marketing.
• Experience in developing and managing content using online platforms including JustGiving, Mailchimp and Canva.
• Experience of managing a diverse workload in a busy environment.
Desirable
• Experience in utilising a CRM database to improve administrative systems.
• Experience in creating multimedia content, such as graphics and videos, to enhance digital communications.
• Experience in supporting fundraising initiatives, including donor stewardship and relationship management.
• Proficiency in using analytics tools (e.g. Google Analytics and social media insights) to monitor and report on digital communication performance.
• Experience in upholding and applying brand guidelines in various forms of content.
• Experience in communicating expert information/advice to wider audiences.
Skills
Essential
• Strong writing and editing skills with a focus on creating engaging, accessible, and audience specific content.
• Exceptional customer service skills with proven ability to respond appropriately and effectively to enquiries on the phone, on social media, and by email.
• Strong time and project management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to build effective relationships and to be impactful with people of varying levels and experience.
• A flexible, pro-active approach to work including the ability to work to deadlines, plan, prioritise and manage own workload.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and demonstrate initiative.
• A team player committed to working collaboratively to achieve results.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office Packages including SharePoint, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and the internet.
• Ability to learn and better utilise IT systems.
• Ability to deal with sensitive information with discretion and to always maintain confidentiality.
Safeguarding
Our organisation implements safeguarding protocols in all aspects of service delivery and operations; we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults. All successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check with the relevant barred checks in line with the role.
Other requirements
• A commitment to treating your colleagues fairly, consistently and with respect (Essential)
• An interest in and understanding of OTR’s mission and strategy (Essential)
• Resilient, creative, determined and hard working (Essential)
WHAT WE OFFER YOU
We will provide a laptop, and other necessary IT equipment to facilitate hybrid and home working.
As an employee, you will receive the following benefit package:
• Generous annual leave entitlement including bank holidays
• Flexible start and finish times between core hours of 8am and 6pm
• Flexible hours to take time off for medical appointments and caring responsibilities
• Hybrid working
• 3% employer pension contribution if eligible
• Paid sick leave
To apply
Please submit a full CV (accounting for all gaps in employment - for Safer Recruitment).and a covering letter detailing all of the below:
- why you believe you are right for this role.
- why you wish to work at OTR.
- detailing your experience in all ‘essential’ criteria of the person specification
Registered charity number 1064275
Limited company 3333729
Funded by the National Lottery Community Fund
Supporting young people’s mental health to fulfil their potential for a brighter future
Home based with extensive travel across the South West region
About the role
This role saves lives at sea by inspiring and motivating a team of supporter-focused professionals who deliver fantastic experiences and respond to volunteer needs in order to secure the vital income that powers our lifesaving delivery. This will suit someone who has an expanse of fundraising and leadership experience as the job will involve overseeing the community branches, shops, regional partnerships and visits delivery plans for the region as well as matrix oversight of other fundraising functions.
As the Regional Engagement Lead, you will lead engagement activity for the South West region. The South West region covers Cornwall, Devon, Somerset, West Dorset, Wiltshire, Isles of Scilly and the Channel Islands with regular travel to the Regional Base in Saltash (applicants must live within the region).
As part of the Regional Leadership Team, you will provide leadership, guidance, vision and direction to ensure your region delivers its core service in a safe, efficient, and effective manner.
In this role, you will be responsible for and accountable for ensuring that the RNLI is the most loved and best-supported charity. You will also be responsible for the achievement of the income target in your region. You will ensure that our supporters, donors, volunteers and the public have a great experience and feel valued whenever they interact with us so that they join us, stay with us, advocate for us and feel part of the RNLI family. This will mean that your region has enough funds, supporters, and volunteers to keep the RNLI afloat for the future.
About you
We are looking for a visionary, natural leader who loves to inspire people. Perhaps you’ve worked in a variety of fundraising leadership roles in areas such as community fundraising, charity retail and/or partnerships in other charities or organisations. Or, you may have been a Head of Fundraising in a local charity. If yes is the answer to any of these, then the Regional Engagement Lead could be the role for you.
We are looking for:
- Extensive experience of people leadership and of engaging supporters, volunteers and the general public in order to generate funds.
- Experience in leading field-based teams.
- Previous experience of being part of a senior leadership team.
- Experience working in a matrix style management organisation, adaptable to change.
- Experience in delivering and achieving a regional strategy with the flexibility to travel throughout the region at short notice.
- The ability to create, deliver and continually review a regional engagement or fundraising strategy.
- The ability to execute and deliver income targets, appropriately managing expenditure, increasing engagement and supporter conversions, cultivating relationships and experience of diversifying income streams for fundraising, retail and visitable assets.
About us
Our purpose is simple, to save lives at sea. The Engagement team saves lives at sea by knowing, recognising, supporting and empowering every one of our amazing volunteers in our coastal and inland communities, delivering a strong and robust fundraising portfolio that recruits new supporters, and engages them through a supporter centric journey to become a dedicated ‘one crew’ member and ultimately a legacy pledger.
Some of the benefits
- Flexible working
- 26 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays
- Outstanding pension scheme (contributions of up to 16% of basic salary)
- Life assurance
- Health and dental cash plan option
This post requires a valid driving licence.
If you would like to use your skills and experience to help us save lives at sea, we would love to hear from you! For more information and to apply, please go to our jobs page.
Previous candidates need not apply.
Closing date: 22 June 2025.
The RNLI is committed to safeguarding; protecting a person’s health, wellbeing, and human rights, enabling them to live free from harm, abuse, and neglect. We expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment and have a zero-tolerance approach. The suitability of all prospective employees and volunteers will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment. This will include relevant criminal record checks being carried out dependent on the eligibility of the role. (England & Wales; DBS check, Scotland; Disclosure Scotland PVG, Northern Ireland; Access NI, Republic of Ireland; Garda Vetting; International, International Child Protection Certificate process).
Our staff and volunteers have been saving lives at sea without prejudice for 200 years. We respect and value diversity of background, skills and perspectives within our teams, and consider it essential to help us deliver a world-class lifesaving service. We are an inclusive organisation and welcome applications from everyone. In addition to having the skills needed for the role, we also look for applicants who share our commitment to living our RNLI values (trustworthy, courageous, selfless, and dependable), and helping us work towards Our Vision: To save Every One.