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The role will oversee the development and administration of the individual giving portfolio at the charity and work closely with the Individual Giving Manger to plan and implement a strategy for growth and exceptional supporter engagement.
Job Title: Individual Giving Fundraiser
Reporting To: Individual Giving and Legacy Manager
Salary: £30,218 - £37,540
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Location: Based at Alder Hey Children’s Hospital with flexible working
Job Purpose
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Individual Giving and Legacy Team at Alder Hey Children’s Charity. The role will oversee the development and administration of the individual giving portfolio at the charity and work closely with the Individual Giving Manger to plan and implement a strategy for growth and exceptional supporter engagement.
Main Duties/ Tasks
Income Generation & Stewardship
Work alongside the Individual Giving Manager and Head of Community Fundraising to produce and execute an effective and sustainable individual giving plan.
Create and implement effective donor journeys to maximise the engagement and retention of supporters.
Identify potential new individual giving audiences and implement acquisition strategies in order to grow the individual giving database.
Work across the organisation to champion individual giving and to implement excellent supporter care.
Work alongside the Individual Giving Manager to manage budgets including forecasting and tracking and making sure costs remain low for maximum return on investment.
Identify opportunities for colleagues in fundraising and throughout the hospital and pass these on as appropriate.
Ensure fundraising remains within legal constraints and pays attention to safeguarding requirements.
Work positively and proactively with our volunteer supporters.
Project Management
Develop and execute IG programmes and appeals. Programmes include but are not restricted to; Direct Mail, Raffles, Letters from Santa, Payroll Giving.
Work alongside the Marketing Team to create, manage and evaluate innovative and thought-provoking multi-channel campaigns to increase individual giving income.
Manage individual giving fundraising campaigns such as The Big Give, Giving Tuesday and seasonal appeals.
Work with internal colleagues and external suppliers, agencies and fulfilment houses, establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
Data Management & Reporting
Manage the selection and segmentation of individual giving data for campaign purposes.
Oversee the timely importing and exporting of donor data to ensure that supporter records are up to date.
Use campaign data to report on effectiveness of activity and inform decision making and future planning.
Ensure all individual giving activity complies with the appropriate regulation and legislation and delivers an excellent experience for supporters.
Identify and develop the systems and processes necessary to deliver effective individual giving activity including the website, social media and email, fundraising database, data analysis tools and social media.
Work in conjunction with the Finance Manager to ensure all legacy income and communications are recorded.
Work alongside members of the team to develop fundraising initiatives, attend team meetings, plan and budget.
Responding to general enquiries from the individual giving, in memory and legacy fundraising email addresses and telephone lines.
Other Duties
Be an outstanding advocate for Alder Hey Children’s Charity in line with the core values of the organisation.
Support, when required, other fundraisers within the Individual Giving and Legacy Team.
Be an active and supportive member of the Alder Hey Children’s Charity team, contributing to the team’s development and working collaboratively with colleagues and volunteers. Attend and support on events run by the fundraising teams where required.
Any other reasonable duties as required by your line manager.
Person Specification
Essential
Desirable
Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience
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Proven experience of managing multi-channel individual giving activity including appeals and recruitment and retention campaigns.
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Proven record of achieving financial targets & Return on Investment.
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Proven ability to manage third party supplier relationships e.g., creative agencies, mailing houses.
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Experience of producing compelling supporter creative and fundraising messages.
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Proven ability to work closely with internal teams including: Marketing, Operations and Finance.
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A good working understanding of Data Protection landscape.
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Good knowledge and experience of using a fundraising database for reporting and analysis.
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Experience of data selection/segmentation and the effective use of donor data for campaign purposes.
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Understanding of direct mail campaigns.
Skills and Attributes
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Commitment to principles of equality, diversity and collaborative working.
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Self-sufficient and confident to make decisions within the boundaries of the role.
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Ability to communicate effectively with staff, volunteers, children, young people and families.
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Excellent oral and written communication skills.
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Ability to build strong working relationships with supporters of all levels and backgrounds.
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Self-motivated and positive attitude with the ability to work under pressure and prioritise in a busy environment.
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Ability to work in a logical, organised manner with a high level of attention to detail.
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Ability to work effectively as part of a team as well as independently.
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Competence in Microsoft Office package and video conferencing tools such as Teams.
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Excellent personal organisation skills, including time and workload management.
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Understand the necessity of dealing carefully and within data protection legislation, with confidential matters, including handling both personal and business critical information.
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Knowledge and understanding of fundraising CRM System (Salesforce)
Additional requirements
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Strong interest in working for a children’s health charity.
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An understanding of and commitment to the values of Alder Hey Children’s Charity.
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Respect for and ability to maintain confidentiality.
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Willingness to get involved with activities across the Charity.
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High standards of personal conduct, honesty and integrity.
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Willingness to occasionally work outside of normal office hours.
Note: This job description is intended to outline the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this role. It is not exhaustive and may be subject to change or modification as required by the needs of Alder Hey Children's Charity.
Four Day Working Week
In April 2025, the charity adopted a four-day working week policy, meaning staff previously working 37.5 hours a week are now working 30 hours a week to enable a four-day working week. We are confident that by embracing a more flexible and balanced approach to work, we can continue to create a thriving and fulfilling work environment while driving growth and success for our charity.
Our Values
Here at Alder Hey Children’s Charity, our values guide the way in which we work. By being courageous, working together, being passionate about our work, and making sure that we are creative in what we do, helps us to deliver the support necessary so that our Hospital can continue to deliver the very best care for our young patients and their families. Our values are:
Courage: we try new things and take risks to innovate and drive forward new ideas. We have the courage to speak up and take a stance. We are accountable, responsive and responsible. We are unstoppable.
Together: we work together as one team, sharing our knowledge and learning. We work in partnership with patients, families, supporters and colleagues. We are respectful, celebrate diversity and empower each other to achieve our aims.
Passion: we are passionate about what we do and why we do it. We work together to share and grow. We inspire others.
Magic: we are fun, creative and child led. We create special moments, provide little extras and go further for our brave young patients.
Alder Hey Children’s Charity will make every endeavour to make any reasonable adjustments for applicants who require assistance in carrying out their duties due to a disability. Alder Hey Children’s Charity is committed to equal opportunities and positively welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Alder Hey Children’s Charity is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. The post holder may be required to complete an enhanced DBS disclosure check.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About Us
Caritas Diocese of Salford is the principal social action agency of the Catholic Diocese. Our mission is to put Love Into Action. We help those across Greater Manchester and Lancashire experiencing poverty, disadvantage, and discrimination to transform their lives with dignity. We provide a practical response to those in crisis, suffering hardship or who are at risk. We rebuild lives for the long-term, enabling people to live in a safe, healthy, and secure environment. We call for a better, more just world, where the voices of the poor are heard and acted upon and positively influence the systems, decisions and resources that affect those in need.
About the job
We are looking to recruit a Grants and Foundations Manager to join Caritas Salford’s fundraising team. You will be part of a team that is passionate about tackling poverty and inequality, where your work will have a real and visible impact. Your focus will be on maintaining and growing income from charitable trusts and statutory agencies.
The Grants and Foundations Manager position is ideal for someone with previous experience of income generation and a proven success in securing funding from trusts and grant making bodies. You will work closely with senior and service managers, to research new funding opportunities, building and sustaining strong relationships with new and existing funders. You will prepare grant applications and maintain a comprehensive database of funders, opportunities and grant applications, in addition to managing and evaluating bids to ensure optimal outcomes.
You will be highly organised with excellent written communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to produce clear, compelling and persuasive proposals. Additionally, you will have strong relationship building skills, with the ability to engage and grow income from a wide range of supporters.
A high level of computer literacy and IT skills, including Microsoft Office and CRM is essential.
If this sounds like the next step you are looking for and you would like to work for an organisation passionate about transforming lives, we would love to hear from you!
37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday with occasional evening and weekends required.
Part time would be considered
Flexibility to work remotely, with regular visits to Caritas services across Greater Manchester and Lancashire.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we reserve the right to interview/ appoint before the closing date. Early applications are therefore strongly encouraged.
To apply, please complete an application form and click the link in the advert to be redirected to the Caritas website. You will need to click Apply Now next to the Grants and Foundations Manager role, complete the necessary information and upload your application form plus any supporting documents.
Closing date: Thursday, 8 January 2026 at 9am
Interview: Monday, 19 and/or Tuesday, 20 January 2026
Caritas follows Safer Recruitment practices, and this post is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service check.
For full details please visit Caritas Diocese of Salford - Caritas | Diocese Of Salford – About - Careers
Caritas Diocese of Salford is an equal opportunities employer
Registered Charity Number: 1125808
Please note we do not accept applications via agencies or CVs
To help people across the Diocese of Salford experiencing poverty, disadvantage and discrimination to transform their lives with dignity
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Here’s a brilliant chance to join a purpose-led charity as their Operations Support Officer, helping keep vital engagement work running smoothly, safely, and with heart.
This role would suit someone who thrives on practical problem-solving, enjoys delivering meaningful activities, and loves being right at the centre of community-focused work.
If you have previous experience in engagement, community work, youth work or similar sectors, especially within a charity or non-profit setting…this could be your next rewarding step!
Role: Operations Support Officer
Organisation Type: Charity
Salary/Rate: £15.35 - £16.48 per hour
Working Arrangements: Hybrid (2 days required in the office per week plus event days)
Location:
Employment Type: Temporary position
Closing Date: CVs reviewed on a rolling basis – early applications encouraged!
The Role
As an Operations Support Officer, you’ll play a central part in ensuring day-to-day delivery runs seamlessly across engagement activities, events, outreach, and data processes for the Rees Foundation. You’ll be the steady pair of hands keeping things moving forward, supporting colleagues, engaging with vulnerable groups, and contributing to safe, inclusive practice.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Leading or co-delivering engagement sessions, events, outreach and activities
- Coordinating logistics, materials, bookings and preparation
- Providing planning support, practice guidance and creative input
- Helping develop session plans and engagement approaches
- Acting as a senior point of contact during delivery and ensuring safe practice
- Supporting and coordinating workflow to keep activities running to plan
- Troubleshooting routine delivery issues with a calm, solutions-first mindset
- Ensuring information flows smoothly between colleagues
- Providing general operational support to keep the engagement function joined-up
- Contributing to the scoping of CRM and system improvements
- Supporting data collection, organisation and preparation
- Ensuring accurate recording of activities, participant details and monitoring information
- Supporting partnership engagement and stakeholder communication
- Promoting activities to care-experienced people and community partners
- Building positive relationships and ensuring inclusive practice
- Keeping accurate notes, updates, and engagement records
- Feeding updates to the Head of Service Delivery for reporting needs
- Promptly flagging safeguarding or risk concerns
You’ll shine in this role if you have:
- Strong experience in community work, engagement, youth work or similar
- Confidence delivering sessions with vulnerable groups
- The ability to support colleagues daily without holding managerial authority
- Excellent organisational skills and comfort juggling multiple tasks
- A calm, proactive approach to problem-solving
- Strong communication skills and a collaborative working style
- Comfort working with data, systems and record-keeping
- A commitment to safe working, professional boundaries and risk escalation
- Experience co-producing with care-experienced or vulnerable groups
- Background in a charity or social care environment
- Familiarity with trauma-informed or person-centred practice
- CRM or data system experience
Why Apply?
You’ll be part of a charity doing genuinely meaningful work
Every day brings variety - engagement, operations, outreach, data, coordination
You’ll be stepping into a supportive team that values practical, confident doers
Perfect for candidates who love purposeful, community-focused impact
Please note: An enhanced DBS is required for this role (or willingness to obtain one).
Interested?
CVs are being reviewed on a rolling basis - early applications are encouraged!
This is a hands-on operational support role, perfect for someone who enjoys rolling up their sleeves and making things happen. Apply now to be part of this impactful temporary opportunity with a wonderful charity dedicated to care and the community.
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.
Help us inspire supporters and transform the lives of animals in need.
Raystede is one of Sussex’s most loved and respected animal welfare charities. Every day, more than 400 animals depend on us for rehoming, rehabilitation, sanctuary and a second chance. We are entering an exciting period of growth — investing in our people, systems and supporter relationships — to secure our impact for decades to come.
We’re looking for a passionate and data-savvy Individual Giving Fundraiser to lead and grow our Individual Giving programme. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who loves creating engaging campaigns, improving supporter experience and using insight to drive results.
About the Role
As Individual Giving Fundraiser, you will:
- Deliver and continuously improve Raystede’s Individual Giving programme.
- Plan and manage multi-channel campaigns including regular giving, cash appeals, digital fundraising and stewardship journeys.
- Use data and insight to segment audiences, test approaches and optimise performance.
- Oversee supporter journeys to ensure communications are timely, engaging and emotionally compelling.
- Collaborate closely with Marketing and external agencies to deliver joined-up campaigns.
- Produce campaign reports, forecasts and actionable insights to support income growth.
- Line-manage a small team, supporting their development and wellbeing.
This role is perfect for someone who enjoys both creativity and analysis and thrives on delivering high-quality campaigns that inspire people to give.
About You
We’re looking for someone who has:
- Experience in Individual Giving or fundraising/marketing campaign delivery.
- Strong project management skills and confidence managing multiple deadlines.
- Good CRM/data skills and experience using insight to guide decisions.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- A collaborative approach and the ability to support and motivate others.
- A compassionate, supporter-centred mindset and genuine interest in animal welfare.
Desirable:
- Experience of Regular Giving programmes, email marketing and digital fundraising.
- Experience managing agencies, budgets and reporting processes.
- Relevant fundraising or digital qualifications.
Why Raystede?
- Join a warm, mission-driven charity full of passionate people.
- Play a key role in shaping our future fundraising strategy.
- Work in a unique 43-acre site surrounded by animals and nature.
- Benefit from training, development and a supportive culture.
If you’re excited by the idea of growing supporter relationships and helping secure a better future for animals in Sussex, we’d love to hear from you.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
�� Help give animals in Sussex a good life — and shape the future of one of the most-loved local charities ��
Raystede is one of Sussex’s most loved animal charities, caring for over 400 animals every day. We're investing in our future — and fundraising is at the heart of that journey.
We’re looking for an experienced Individual and Community Giving Manager to lead and grow our public fundraising programme across Regular Giving, Community Fundraising, Events, Appeals, Legacies, Lottery, Sponsorship and Digital.
You’ll manage a talented team, develop supporter journeys, embed data-led decision making and drive income growth to help secure Raystede’s long-term future.
We’re looking for someone with:
· A strong track record in public fundraising
· Experience managing multiple fundraising streams
· Leadership and team development skills
· Excellent storytelling, relationship-building and data literacy
· A passion for ethical fundraising and animal welfare
Some evening/weekend work required (TOIL provided). Full driving licence is essential.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
St Peter’s is seeking a talented and motivated professional to take the lead in configuring and administering two key IT systems that underpin our volunteer management and HR/Payroll systems. This pivotal role will ensure our systems deliver maximum benefit—enhancing volunteer and employee experience, driving operational efficiency, and ensuring compliance.
What We’re Looking For
- A proactive problem-solver with strong technical aptitude.
- Someone eager to develop expertise quickly in new systems.
- Excellent communication skills to engage with employees, volunteers, and system champions.
- A collaborative team player who thrives in a project-driven environment.
What we can offer you:
- Salary of up to £35,000 per annum, dependent on experience
- Full time, 37.5 hours per week, Monday – Friday
- Fixed term contract, 12 months
Interview Dates: January 5th, 7th, and 9th
If you would love to work in support of a great cause, then do get in touch to learn more about the role.
We will review applications as they come in and therefore, we may close the vacancy before the closing date, so candidates are advised to apply early.
We know sometimes the 'perfect candidate' doesn't exist, and that people can be put off applying for job if they don't tick every box. If you're excited about working for us and have most of the skills or experience we're looking for, please go ahead and apply. You could just be what we're looking for!
All applicants must be eligible to work in the UK before they apply for a vacancy and be able to provide evidence of this.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Role outline and purpose
The Development Manager – Trusts & Foundations is responsible for delivering new relationships with a wide spectrum of Trusts and Foundations to grow our portfolio of high value funding partners. Responsible for developing compelling propositions and applications that drive transformational funding for our strategic programmes of work, maximising income generation, though prospecting, cultivating and securing funding to deliver against our strategic objectives and ambitious income targets.
This role is part of the Together with Trussell programme, the goal of which is to build stronger connections with our supporters, partners and donors in order to increase funding, campaigning, and other forms of support for our work. As a member of an enabling programme, this role is focused on the successful delivery of the Together with Trussell programme outcomes, which underpin and enable the outcomes of our 5 external programmes - together contributing to the fulfilment of our long term vision of a UK without the need for food banks.
Role responsibilities
· Work with the Programme Funding team to deliver our income generation strategy, meeting income targets based on long term financial forecasts, by proactively developing new opportunities, propositions and relationships with a wide variety of Trusts and Foundations – including corporate foundations, family trusts and institutional trusts.
· Proactively identify, develop and nurture relationships with potential funders to maximise fundraising potential.
· Work alongside the High Value Partnerships team to ensure new funders are onboarded and handed over to account management and supporting with compelling propositions to uplift and retain their support.
· Provide line management support to the Development Officer – Trusts.
· Collaborate with our marketing and content teams to ensure we can communicate the impact of our high value supporters on our mission.
Person Specification
Technical skills and minimum knowledge:
· High value fundraising experience, preferably including raising funds from Trusts and Foundations, delivering strategic partnerships, or applicable commercial background.
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to analyse data and budgets and use CRM software.
· Ability to establish credibility quickly with a range of stakeholders, with the influencing and clear communication skills.
· Able to manage multiple projects and relationships, communicate priorities and identify and resolve conflict.
Behaviours and competencies:
· Exemplify Trussell values and demonstrate a commitment to inclusive behaviour and leadership.
· Able to think strategically to identify synergies, linking programmatic activity with funder motivations.
· Comfortable working in a fast paced, high performing and highly relational organisation, combining problem solving with collaborative interpersonal skills.
· A confident communicator and presenter, diplomatic, effective at building rapport, and able to approach challenges with positivity and high energy.
Key Stakeholders
· Head of Programme Funding and team
· Partnership Development Team
· Potential Partners and Funders
· Programme Teams
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our Development team. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about the arts and eager to build a career in fundraising.
As part of our small, dynamic and purpose-driven team, you will play a key role in helping to grow support for our work. You will bring excellent organisational skills, attention to detail and a commitment to collaborative working and high professional standards. With previous administrative experience, confidence using Microsoft Office, and a background in a customer-focused environment, you will feel at home in this varied, people-focused role.
Alongside your core responsibilities, you will help maintain our organisational database and support the coordination and delivery of a diverse programme of supporter events—ensuring that every guest enjoys an exceptional experience. (Please note that some evening and weekend work will occasionally be required.)
A key feature of this role is the comprehensive training programme built in to support your professional growth. You will receive structured development across all areas of fundraising—including trust and foundation fundraising, individual giving, stewardship, event management and data management. This is a role with real potential; you will learn, grow, and see your work make a meaningful and visible impact.
As Development Executive you will
- Manage the Spektrix CRM database
- Work alongside colleagues to deliver bespoke supporter events in Leeds and at venues across the UK
- Research and collate data to support fundraising activities
- Work with colleagues to draft funding bids and reports
- Support the smooth running of the Development department
- Be supported with an in-depth training programme to develop your skills as an arts fundraiser
We are looking for someone who
- Has administrative experience, organisational and time-management skills – able to manage multiple priorities effectively
- Has experience using or an interest in learning how to use CRM systems (ideally Spektrix) to manage data and support fundraising activities
- Is a motivated self-starter with strong interpersonal skills and the confidence to engage with Northern Ballet’s supporters
- Has a passion for arts and culture
Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
Northern Ballet strives to understand, respect and champion diversity in all its forms and believes in embracing diversity within our workforce, repertoire and practices. Therefore, we support and encourage people from a variety of backgrounds and experiences to apply. As part of our commitment to the disability confident employer scheme, we guarantee to interview disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for our vacancies.
If you require any adjustment during any stages of our recruitment process, please get in touch.
Northern Ballet is the UK's foremost narrative ballet company.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Could you be our new Volunteer Coordinator?
Who we’re looking for
Are you dynamic and resourceful? Are you motivated by helping people to help themselves? Can you enthuse a volunteer team to support people experiencing complex and emotionally demanding issues? We’re seeking a Senior Volunteer Coordinator to maintain and develop our remote services from our office in Nottingham.
You will be an excellent communicator, as well as a practical, well organised and hardworking individual, preferably with experience in the voluntary sector or equivalent transferable experience.
Reporting to the Head of Service Delivery, you will be responsible for recruiting, training and supporting volunteers to deliver a service to Litigants in Person, facilitating day-to-day operations, and building and sustaining relationships with key contacts at our partner university and the national court service, as well as providing line management to our Volunteer Support Coordinator.
This post is funded by The National Lottery Community Fund
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
A little about us
We are one of the largest providers of mental health services to schools in London. We also provide early years education and family support, including offering emergency assistance for families in crisis. Through this work we support thousands of children and families each year.
Our values
We work with children and families of all faiths and none; our sole aim is to help those in greatest need so they can overcome the challenges they face and achieve their potential. Our work is underpinned by our core values of integrity, compassion, inclusion and partnership.
About the role
As Marketing and Communications Assistant, you will help us tell compelling stories about the work we do and the difference we make to children’s lives. This exciting role would suit someone looking to gain experience in the charity sector and learn more about different areas of marketing and fundraising. Experience of using Adobe InDesign is essential.
Key responsibilities
The workload will be varied and rewarding. Key responsibilities will include:
- Assist in developing marketing and fundraising campaigns from concept to completion.
- Design and produce print and digital materials, and support basic video editing.
- Create social media content, schedule posts, and update website content.
- Assist in marketing our mental health services to schools and promoting access to our family centres.
- Work with service teams to design engaging resources to support our work with children and families.
- Contribute to events, deliver presentations and manage communications with supporters.
- Help to distribute gifts and food to hundreds of disadvantaged families at Christmas.
If this variety appeals to you, please apply today!
About you
- Proactive, enthusiastic, and comfortable managing a varied and busy workload.
- Enjoy creative challenges and working collaboratively.
- Experience using Adobe InDesign.
- Keen interest in marketing and fundraising and working in the charity sector.
What you will get in return
- Generous annual leave allowance of 27 days p.a. plus bank holidays
- 11% employer pension contribution
- Access to a staff Health Plan and Employee Assistance Programme
- The opportunity to access further training to develop your marketing skills
- The opportunity to wake up each morning and feel you are making a positive difference!
Location
Lovely office at 73 St Charles Square, London. W10 6EJ (private off-street parking is available for staff). Hybrid working options considered, with the expectation staff attend the office at least two or three days per week on average. At busy times, full-time office working will be required.
Application deadline
Monday 15th December 2025
Interview date
Monday 22nd December 2025
Application requirements
Please submit your CV and a concise cover letter (max. two sides of A4) that clearly sets out why your skills and experience make you suitable for this role and what motivated you to apply. The cover letter should include information on why you want to work for our organisation. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Please submit your CV and a concise cover letter (max. two sides of A4) that clearly sets out why your skills and experience make you suitable for this role and what motivated you to apply. The cover letter should include information on why you want to work for our organisation. Applications that do not include a cover letter will not be considered.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About Us
Caritas Diocese of Salford is the principal social action agency of the Catholic Diocese. Our mission is to put Love Into Action. We help those across Greater Manchester and Lancashire experiencing poverty, disadvantage, and discrimination to transform their lives with dignity. We provide a practical response to those in crisis, suffering hardship or who are at risk. We rebuild lives for the long-term, enabling people to live in a safe, healthy, and secure environment. We call for a better, more just world, where the voices of the poor are heard and acted upon and positively influence the systems, decisions and resources that affect those in need.
About the job
We are looking to recruit a Grants and Foundations Officer to join Caritas Salford’s fundraising team. You will be part of a team that is passionate about tackling poverty and inequality, where your work will have a real and visible impact. Your focus will be on maintaining and growing income from charitable trusts and statutory agencies.
As a Grants and Foundations Officer, you will work closely with senior managers and service managers, researching potential funders, securing funding from trusts, foundations and other potential funding partners. As well as building and stewarding lasting relationships that will help sustain and grow Caritas’ mission. We will support your development, helping you grow your fundraising skills, take on complex projects and help shape bids for commissioned services.
You will have excellent interpersonal skills, strong research and analytical expertise, be highly organised and confident in using IT systems and digital tools for research, communication and data management. Additionally, you will have the ability to build and maintain positive relationships with a range of stakeholders, plus a willingness to learn from others about fundraising and social impact.
37.5 hours per week. Monday to Friday with occasional evening and weekends required.
Part time would be considered
Flexibility to work remotely, with regular visits to Caritas services across Greater Manchester and Lancashire.
If this sounds like the next step you are looking for and you would like to work for an organisation passionate about transforming lives, we would love to hear from you!
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we reserve the right to interview/ appoint before the closing date. Early applications are therefore strongly encouraged.
To apply, please complete an application form and click the link in the advert to be redirected to the Caritas website. You will need to click Apply Now next to the Grants and Foundations Officer role, complete the necessary information and upload your application form plus any supporting documents.
Closing date: Thursday, 8 January 2026 at 9am
Interview: Monday, 19 and/or Tuesday, 20 January 2026
Caritas follows Safer Recruitment practices, and this post is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service check.
For full details please visit Caritas Diocese of Salford - Caritas | Diocese Of Salford – About - Careers
Caritas Diocese of Salford is an equal opportunities employer
Registered Charity Number: 1125808
Please note we do not accept applications via agencies or CVs
To help people across the Diocese of Salford experiencing poverty, disadvantage and discrimination to transform their lives with dignity
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Access Interns Programme, a partnership between The Kartik Foundation and Variety, provides disabled young people with meaningful corporate internship opportunities to support their career aspirations. For many disabled young people, accessing work experience can be challenging due to societal barriers, lack of support, and limited opportunities. Access Interns is designed to break down these barriers, ensuring that participants gain valuable work experience, professional skills, and industry connections to help them succeed in their chosen careers.
The Access Interns Programme Manager is responsible for the successful delivery of the ACCESS INTERNS programme, overseeing the internship placement process, employer engagement, and student support. This includes managing the selection process, coordinating placements, ensuring workplace accessibility, and tracking the programme’s impact.
The role also involves working closely with corporate employers to create inclusive work environments, supporting interns throughout their placements, and expanding engagement with schools, employers, and industry leaders to ensure disabled young people have equal access to high-quality career opportunities.
ABOUT VARIETY
In the UK, there are more than 1.3 million disabled children and over 4 million children living in poverty. Variety exists to improve their lives. We believe every child has a right to live their best life and reach their full potential, whoever they are. We fund and deliver life-changing programmes that enhance their quality of life and give children and young people across the UK a better future.
Over the past 75 years we have supported over one million children by funding almost 6,000 Sunshine Coaches, almost the same number of wheelchairs, and giving thousands of grants to individual children, schools, youth clubs and other organisations for specialist equipment.
In addition, each year thousands of children take part in day trips, special events and educational activities as part of our Variety Great Days Out programme and every single day we are improving more young lives. We do it with practical, tangible help, that makes a real and immediate difference.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Programme Management
· Managing the Access Interns Programme, ensuring it is delivered to a high standard and in line with Variety’s policies and procedures
· Working with the Chief Executive Officer to set annual internship placement targets, manage the Access Interns budget and develop the Access Interns Programme.
· Overseeing the end-to-end process of the programme, from student recruitment and employer engagement to placement coordination and post-internship evaluation.
· Adhering to Variety’s Safeguarding policies and procedures and working with the Head of Programmes, by recognising that interns are vulnerable adults, and taking responsibility for their safety, welfare, and well-being throughout the programme.
· Identifying opportunities to expand and enhance the programme, ensuring it remains impactful, sustainable, and aligned with Variety’s strategic goals.
· Developing guidance materials, training sessions, and workshops to prepare students for internships and support their professional growth
· Working with the Programme’s team to input & manage programme data and reporting.
· Tracking and reporting on Programme Impact and analysing data to ensure continuous improvement.
Logistics and Coordination
· Coordinating interview schedule, employer meeting, and onboarding sessions to facilitate successful placements.
· Managing communication with interns, employers, schools, and other stakeholders, ensuring all parties are well-informed and supported.
· Organising online disability awareness training for corporate employers as part of the onboarding process, ensuring employers understand best practices for supporting disabled interns and creating accessible workplaces.
· Ensuring all necessary documentation, contracts and agreements are completed and maintained in line with Variety’s Policies and Compliance standards.
Budget and Income Generation
· Managing the Access Interns Programme budget, ensuring effective allocation of resources and cost control.
· Generating income from the programme, including securing corporate partnerships and funding opportunities to sustain and expand Access Interns.
· Working closely with the fundraising team to assist in converting Access Intern partners into Corporate Donors for Variety’s wider work.
· Working with the Chief Executive Officer to set financial targets and explore additional funding streams.
· Monitoring expenditure, tracking income, and providing financial reports on programme performance.
Student Outreach & Support
· Manage the application and selection process, ensuring fair and transparent recruitment.
· Working closely with students to support their career development, including
- CV writing and cover letter workshops
- Interview preparation sessions
- Professional skills training (e.g. workplace etiquette, communication skills, and confidence-building)
- One-on-one mentoring and guidance
· Provide guidance and support to interns throughout their journey, from pre-placement preparation to post-internship follow-up.
· Responsible for marketing to schools and colleges to increase awareness and participation.
· Ensuring students understand their rights and workplace accommodations, advocating for inclusive and accessible internships.
· Visiting schools and colleges to promote the programme, engage with students, and increase participation from disabled young people.
Employer Outreach & Support
· Building and maintaining strong relationships with corporate employers to ensure a positive and productive experience for employers participating in the programme.
· Acting as the primary point of contact for employers, providing guidance and support throughout the internship process.
· Working with employers to develop meaningful internship opportunities, ensuring placements align with both business needs and student development goals
· Addressing any challenges or concerns that arise during placements, acting as a mediator where necessary.
· Delivering pre-placement briefings for employers, setting expectations and promoting inclusive hiring practices
· Gathering feedback from employers to continuously refine and improve the programme.
Customer Service and Administration
· Working with Operations Team and external partners to devise and deploy scalable on-boarding and internship management systems.
· Providing excellent customer service to applicants and prospective applicants, giving advice and guidance over the phone, in person and via email.
· Collecting and collating impact and monitoring data.
· Providing administrative support for other Programmes depending on workload, capacity and department demand.
Other Duties and Partner Support
· Assisting with events, reporting, and stakeholder engagement related to Variety’s wider mission and partner organisations.
· Collaborating with internal and external teams to support strategic initiatives that align with the goals of the Access Interns Programme.
General Responsibilities
· Negotiate placements and work collaboratively with employers to ensure meaningful learning experiences for interns.
· Applying knowledge of disabilities, relevant laws (e.g. Equality Act 2010), and reasonable adjustments to ensure that both interns and employers receive the necessary support for a successful and inclusive internship experience
· Expand the programme’s employer network, targeting organisations in corporate sectors to enhance placement opportunities.
· To work cross functionally with other departments, regions and countries.
· To achieve the highest standards of safeguarding for the young people who complete a corporate internship by Variety by complying with all appropriate Policies and Procedures.
· Working within Variety’s Data Protection policies at all times.
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Essential:
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Proven experience in managing programmes or projects, including planning, delivery, and evaluation.
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Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with diverse stakeholders (e.g., employers, schools, students).
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Knowledge of disability rights, accessibility requirements, and the Equality Act 2010.
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Understanding of safeguarding principles and experience working with vulnerable adults or young people
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present information clearly and persuasively.
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Strong ability to manage multiple tasks, deadlines, and priorities effectively.
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Competence in collecting, analysing, and reporting data to measure impact and inform improvements.
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Confident using Microsoft Office and CRM or database systems.
Desirable:
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Delivering or coordinating training sessions for employers or staff.
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Experience managing budgets, monitoring expenditure, and reporting on financial performance.
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Familiarity with employability skills training, CV writing, and interview preparation.
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Experience organising workshops, meetings, or onboarding sessions.
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Ability to promote programmes to schools, colleges, and employers.
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Using impact data to drive continuous improvement.
HOW TO APPLY
Please submit your CV with a cover letter explaining why you’d make a great candidate for this role. Applications will close on Friday 9th January 2026 at 5pm with interviews taking place week commencing 12th and 19 January 2026.
Please let us know if you have any accessibility requirements or need any adjustments for the interview.
MAIN BENEFITS, TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Location: Variety HQ, Camden Town, London (hybrid working, 3 days in the office per week)
Hours: 9am to 5pm
25 days holiday (we also normally give between Christmas and New Year off, but this is not contractual). In addition, after one year's continuous service, there will be an extra 2 days annual holiday for every complete year of service, up to a maximum of five days' extra holiday.
Pension 7% ER contribution, Life Assurance 4x annual salary, Company sick pay scheme, medicash benefit.
EQUALITY DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
Inclusion is one of our key values and it is our ambition to recruit great people from diverse communities. We welcome and encourage applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment/identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy/maternity and or marriage/civil partnership status, race, religion or belief.
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!
Role
In this exciting role, you’ll lead the charge in identifying and securing new corporate partnerships across a diverse range of industries. You’ll focus on spotting opportunities, building strong relationships, and opening doors to collaborations that deliver real impact for our cause.
You’ll be part of a team that turns strategy into action – researching prospects, crafting tailored proposals, and negotiating with key stakeholders to bring partnerships to life. You’ll also support high-profile events and initiatives that strengthen our corporate network and showcase the value of working with us.
If you’re a confident communicator with strong writing skills, highly organised, and thrive on managing multiple priorities, this is your chance to make a real difference while growing your career in the charity sector.
What we’re looking for
- Creative and innovative approach to developing new partnership
- Experience with relationship management and partnership development
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Ability to work quickly, accurately and independently, using initiative.
- Negotiating and influencing skills
- Skilled at building collaborative relationships internally and externally.
- Fast learner with strong prioritisation and evaluation skills.
What we offer
- Hybrid working between home and our Head Office in Holborn (3 days a week in the office)
- Flexible working around our core hours of 10am to 4pm
- 25 days annual leave rising with length of service
- Closure at Christmas (additional 3 days)
- Training, support and development opportunities
- Access to discount scheme
- Range of wellbeing initiatives including access to an employee assistance programme (WeCare) designed to save money and improve your physical, financial and mental health and wellbeing and free eye tests and contribution towards any glasses required for work purposes
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Survival International is looking for a skilled, enthusiastic Individual Giving Officer, focused on high donors, foundations and legacy givers. If you excel in relationship-building, creative planning, and meticulous organisation, this is your chance to be part of a movement making a difference for Indigenous peoples worldwide.
Focused on engaging with and inspiring individual donors, rather than submitting bids and filing reports, this role gives you the space for creativity and initiative. As part of a small but highly motivated and effective team, you will get to work with and learn from a varied and supportive group of colleagues.
We are open to recruiting a more experienced candidate, or one earlier in their career - the salary will be set in the upper or lower half of the advertised range accordingly. For a more experienced candidate, we are also open to this being a part-time post.
For further details, please download the Job Description and the Application Form. The Application Form is downloadable via the 'How to apply' button.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We're looking for a proactive, detail-oriented and resilient Business Systems Administrator to join our IT Team located at our Head Office in Islington.
£37,500.00 per annum, working 35 hours per week.
Want to feel like you're making a difference? You'll feel at home here.
Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day.
Our benefits include:
Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service
Free DBS
Exclusive discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway® and opportunity to buy a Blue Light Card
Fully paid induction programme and further training
ILM courses and Apprenticeship Programmes
Cycle to work scheme
Employee Assistance Programme for 24-7 confidential support
Online wellbeing resources
A generous pension - we will contribute up to 4% and life assurance cover up to £10,000 (T&Cs apply)
Quarterly Staff Awards to reward & recognise our amazing staff's commitment and contribution
All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.
For a full job description, please visit our website.
Look Ahead recognises that data and the applications that collect data have an important role in the future success of the business. Look Ahead are delivering a Digital Transformation programme, Move Forward, and we need to have the right business systems management structure in place to offer continual support, development, and improvements to our business systems and to provide insight into the organisation's data.
The Business System Administrator (FTC) role is a support role focused on managing application support requests and providing routine application support, advice, and system administration for key business systems.
The post holder will act as the first point of contact and work as part of a team to maintain these systems. Support services will be delivered by adopting a triage support approach, with more complex issues and project work being escalated to Look Ahead's second line application support specialists.
The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate excellent coordination and analytical skills, be adept at issue management and be able to work as part of a team to deliver issue resolution for the relevant applications and technologies. This role can be delivered as a hybrid role, with the primary office location being Look Ahead's Head Office although the post holder may be required to visit some of our services from time to time as part of their service delivery.
This is a 12-month fixed-term contract, with a potential 6-month extension.
Essential:
Hands on knowledge of and involvement in system administration for various systems, including at least one Housing Management System
Previous history of supporting multiple business systems
Self-starter with good initiative
Well organised, methodical
Good Problem solving / analytical skills
Experienced in issue resolution
Excellent attention to detail
Success orientated
The ability to build relationships with key internal and external stakeholders
Desirable:
Experience working in an aligned sector to Look Ahead or an NFP
Civica Cx (Housing Management System)
CRM workflow solutions
Experience of software testing, including test script creation and UAT management
About us:
Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 100 services, providing support to thousands of customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness and complex needs, young people and care leavers and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us.
We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values:
We focus on Excellence and innovation.
We are Caring and Compassionate.
We are Inclusive and Trusted.
We work in Partnership and are One-Team.
Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.
If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.








