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Job description
Smart Works is a dynamic, high profile and fast-growing UK charity that dresses and coaches unemployed women for success at their job interview. We empower each woman by giving her the clothes and the confidence she needs to succeed.
After visiting Smart Works, 68% of clients secure a job within a month, gaining financial independence and transforming their lives.
The Smart Works service is delivered in London, Manchester, Edinburgh, Birmingham, Newcastle, Reading, Bristol and Leeds. Over the past ten years, Smart Works has helped over 50,000 women, and last year alone we reached 10,600 women. It is our mission that any woman who needs our service should be able to find her way to a Smart Works centre.
In 2025 we launched our new 5-year strategy- we are aiming to build a future where every woman, at any stage of her career, can access trusted, personalised support to secure employment. We aspire to be local in feel, national in reach, shaped by the voices of women, valuing every story and every success.
More information about who we are can be found on our Smart Works website.
About the Role
This is an exciting role that will lead the successful growth and delivery of the Smart Works Pop Up Shops and sales, other fundraising events and the community fundraising programme. Managing the Events and Community Manager(s), you will work closely with the Wardrobe and wider Partnerships Team to deliver exceptional events, raise vital funds and secure stock for clients and fundraising.
The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing a robust strategy of Pop up shops and Sales, Events and Community Fundraising, to generate £800k+ of in-year income, and bolster future financial and community engagement opportunities.
The candidate will also work closely with the Head of Wardrobe and Retail Partnerships Manager, growing partnerships with retail brands which support Smart Works’ activities.
We seek a Head with experience in delivering end-to-end events, as well as demonstrable experience of fundraising through retail activations. An ability to work under pressure, deliver to tight deadlines, juggle conflicting priorities and exceed set targets will be key.
How to Apply
Please read through the full job pack attached and then submit a CV and a cover letter by 12pm on Monday 4th May.
1st round interviews will take place on Monday 18th or Tuesday 19th May and will be virtual. If you are unable to attend a virtual interview for any reason, please let us know to discuss another arrangement.
2nd round interviews will take place on Tuesday 2nd or Wednesday 3rd June and will be in person at Smart Works North London centre.
If you require any reasonable adjustments or alterations for the application and recruitment processes, please contact us.
Smart Works is committed to best practice employment practices, including reducing the burden for those seeking work. Smart Works will therefore reimburse reasonable costs of travel to interviews if required.
Organisation
Smart Works
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Registered Charity
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Registered Charity
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We exist to give unemployed women the clothing, coaching and confidence they need to succeed at interview and get the job.
Posted on: 20 April 2026
Closing date: 04 May 2026 at 12:00
Tags: Fundraising, Community Fundraising, Corporate Fundraising, Events / Activities, Regional Fundraising, Digital Fundraising
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Peterborough, Peterborough (Hybrid)
£50,000 - £55,000 per year
Full-time
Permanent
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!
Job description
The Talent Set are excited to partner with an ambitious health charity to recruit a Head of Community & Events Fundraising, operating at the heart of an evolving and high-performing fundraising function. With a growing portfolio and a strong foundation, this is an opportunity to shape the future of community and events fundraising and deliver significant income growth.
This role will lead the strategy and delivery of a diverse portfolio of challenge events, mass participation products and community fundraising activity, inspiring a high performing team and driving innovation across the mass participation portfolio.
Key duties include:
- Lead the development and delivery of the community and events fundraising strategy
- Drive income growth across a diverse portfolio of events and community products
- Inspire, lead and develop a high-performing team, embedding a positive and collaborative culture
- Oversee planning, budgeting and forecasting, ensuring strong financial performance and ROI
- Develop and evolve supporter journeys to deliver outstanding stewardship experiences
- Identify and launch new fundraising products using data and audience insight
- Monitor performance, analyse trends and optimise activity to maximise results
- Collaborate across teams to deliver integrated, supporter-led campaigns
- Act as a key member of the fundraising leadership team, contributing to wider strategy
About you:
- Significant experience leading community and/or events fundraising programmes
- Proven track record of delivering income growth and managing substantial budgets
- Strong leadership skills, with experience building and developing high-performing teams
- Strategic thinker with the ability to translate insight into action
- Commercially minded, with experience developing new fundraising products
- Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills
- Confident working in a fast-paced, evolving environment
- Passionate about delivering exceptional supporter experiences
To be considered for this position please apply with your CV as soon as possible, regrettably please note we may not be able to reply to each and every application.
We are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices that ensure equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will happily make reasonable adjustments to always ensure a fair process.
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Posted on: 13 April 2026
Closing date: 30 April 2026 at 21:29
Job ref: BHJOB24584_5280
Tags: Community Fundraising, Events / Activities
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London, Greater London (On-site)
£40,000 - £45,000, with routes to progression and advancement
Full-time
Permanent
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!
Job description
HEAD OF EVENTS & SALES (ARTS, COMMERCIAL EVENTS, LONDON)
Drive income, grow partnerships and unlock the full commercial potential of a dynamic arts centre and cultural hub in the heart of Shoreditch in East London.
Are you a commercially driven events leader who can turn opportunity into income? Can you lead a team to deliver growth, conversion and an exceptional client experience?
Rich Mix is East London’s home for culture and creativity, connecting diverse audiences through film, performance and community engagement.
As Head of Events & Sales, you will lead earned income growth across hires, workspaces and corporate partnerships. Reporting to the Head of Finance and as a senior member of the Management Team, you will shape and deliver a commercially focused strategy, strengthen pipeline and conversion, and lead a high-performing team to maximise revenue and impact. Your work will not only elevate our earned income but deepen the value we deliver to clients, residents and the wider community we serve.
Key responsibilities
- Lead and deliver events and sales strategy to grow income and occupancy
- Drive business development, partnerships and repeat bookings
- Manage the sales pipeline, forecasting and performance reporting
- Lead, motivate and develop the Events & Sales Team
- Oversee end-to-end delivery of hires, ensuring quality, compliance and ROI
Benefits
- Hybrid working (up to 2 days remote)
- 25 days annual leave (rising to 30), plus EAP and pension
Please see the candidate pack for full details.
For an informal and confidential discussion about the role, please contact: Katherine Anderson-Scott, Executive Director of Charisma Charity Recruitment
Closing date: Wednesday 22 April 2026
Charisma vetting interviews are being actioned on a rolling basis, please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or other category protected by law.
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Posted on: 25 March 2026
Closing date: 22 April 2026 at 14:48
Job ref: 7724
Tags: Business Development, Retail / Sales, Events / Activities
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