Head of marketing jobs

For 140 years, the Forces Employment Charity has proudly supported Service leavers, veterans, and their families in building successful civilian careers.

We provide veterans with life-long, life-changing support, jobs, and training opportunities, regardless of circumstances, rank, length of service, or reason for leaving.

Brief role description:

We are seeking a creative and  proactive Social Media Officer to manage and grow the charity’s social media presence across all platforms. Reporting to the Communications Manager, you will be responsible for creating engaging content, managing social communities, and delivering measurable impact through digital campaigns. Your work will help amplify the charity’s voice, build awareness, and strengthen engagement with our diverse audiences.​

​Interested? Want to know more about the Charity?check out our website.

Eager to know more the role? Have a look at the Job Description attached.

​What’s in it for you? Check out the Benefits sheet attached.

Have we convinced you to apply? If so, submit your CV and Covering Letter by closing date Tuesday 22 July 2025​

Please note: Applications will be reviewed and interviews conducted throughout the duration of this advert; therefore, we may at any time bring the closing date forward. We encourage all interested applicants to apply as soon as possible. ​If you are an internal applicant, please ensure you have made The People Team aware before applying.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff by fostering an inclusive, supportive environment where everyone, including those with disabilities, can thrive, develop, and achieve their full potential. We actively encourage applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds and ensure reasonable adjustments are made to support candidates with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.

We actively recruit citizens of all backgrounds, but the nature of our work in specific departments means that residency and security requirements can be more tightly defined than others. You will be asked about this throughout the recruitment process.

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Unseen is working towards a world without slavery. We provide safehouses and support in the community for survivors of trafficking and modern slavery. We also run the Modern Slavery & Exploitation Helpline and work with individuals, communities, businesses, governments, other charities, and statutory agencies to stamp out slavery for good. 

Purpose of the role:

We are seeking a forward-thinking Business Communications & Marketing Manager to lead our strategic business communications and marketing initiatives with a clear focus on emerging technologies and AI. Working within a small, dynamic team, the Business Services Communications and Marketing Manager will play a pivotal role in creating and managing engaging, compelling, high impact communications across digital and print platforms to support critical growth. The postholder will need to remain adaptive to fast-paced tech advancements, whilst aligning tightly with the charity’s innovation-driven mission. 

To apply: 

• Please complete Unseen’s application form for the role which includes a personal statement of 500 words outlining your suitability for the role, some personal details and equal opportunities questions, and;
• Please send a copy of your CV to jobs @ unseenuk. org with reference to the job title.

The deadline for applications is midnight on 20 July 2025.

Interviews will likely be held during the weeks of 4 and 11 August 2025.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive the requisite number of applications. For this reason, we encourage interested candidates to apply early.

As an organisation focused on equality and diversity, we welcome applications from all sections of the community and all backgrounds, including those with a lived experience of modern slavery, those from ethnic minority groups, those with disabilities and those from the LGBTQ+ community. 

Any questions, please contact jobs @ unseenuk. org. 

Make a Difference Where It Matters Most 

At Home-Start Richmond, Kingston and Hounslow, we believe that childhood can’t wait. We’re a vibrant, community-rooted charity supporting families through the critical early years of parenting. Our volunteers and staff work side-by-side with families, offering emotional and practical support, building confidence, and creating lasting connections. 

We are now seeking a dynamic Impact and Operations Manager to join our passionate team and shape the future of our services.

About the Role 

This is a unique opportunity to lead our impact and operations strategy, ensuring we have the insight, tools, and systems to deliver high-quality support to families. You’ll play a pivotal role in measuring and communicating our impact, supporting strategic decision-making, and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Lead and manage data collection, evaluation, and reporting across all family support services 

• Develop tailored reports and insights for internal and external stakeholders 

• Collaborate on funding applications with the CEO and Head of Marketing & Fundraising 

• Oversee administrative systems and policies, including GDPR compliance and HR processes 

• Manage office operations, including tech support, premises, and general administration 

• Contribute to strategic planning and service innovation using data and insight 

• Strengthen our presence across local and national networks in partnership with the Senior Management Team 

What You’ll Bring 

• Strong experience in managing and interpreting data to drive impact and inform strategy 

• Strategic thinking with the ability to manage multiple projects and deliver results 

• Confident with technology and quick to learn new tools and systems 

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build strong relationships 

• A curious, analytical mindset and a passion for telling the story of our work 

Why Join Us? 

• A flexible, hybrid working model co-designed with our team 

• A supportive, inclusive, and values-driven culture 

• A chance to make a tangible difference in the lives of local families 

• Excellent pension and generous annual leave 

Join The London Library – Marketing Executive (Freelance Casual)

• Duration: 12-months (July 2025 – June 2026)

· Hours:  Anticipated 2 days/week in 2025/26 and 1 day/week in 2026/27.                                                                                               Working patterns to be mutually agreed upon appointment 

• Status: PAYE or Contract
• Salary band:  £120/per day worked
• Location: St James’s Square, London SW1 or Remote
• Reports to: Head of Marketing and Communications
• Closing date:  Sunday 13 July 2025 @ midnight

· Interviews: w/c 14 July 2025

About The London Library

The London Library is one of the UK’s greatest literary institutions, providing a centre of creativity, inspiration and ideas for over 180 years. Well-known members and frequent borrowers have included Charles Dickens, Charles Darwin, Bram Stoker, Virginia Woolf, EM Forster, Daphne du Maurier, TS Eliot, Muriel Spark, Angela Carter, AS Byatt, and Ian Fleming. 13 winners of the Nobel Prize for Literature have been members. Current writers in membership include Sir Kazuo Ishiguro, Sir Tom Stoppard, Raymond Antrobus, Sir Simon Schama, Jessie Burton and Sarah Waters. Nearly all of its collection of around one million books can be borrowed with around 5,000 new books being added each year. It also offers a vast eLibrary and invaluable postal loans service. The Library is a membership library and charity, and is championed by its President, Helena Bonham Carter CBE.

About the role

We have an exciting, fixed term opportunity for a Marketing Executive (Freelance or Casual) to provide backfill support to the Marketing and Communications team during delivery of another project, which will contribute to membership growth and revenue for the Library. In this pivotal role you will:

· support the Library’s marketing and communications team

· increase awareness of the Library and grow membership

· implement the Library’s digital communications strategy, creating content and growing and engaging audiences

About you  

You are an experienced and self-motivated professional with: 

· Social media management experience, including growing and engaging audiences, and preferably from an arts/cultural or charity organisation

· Knowledge and experience of digital communications and content creation across a variety of channels including copy, visuals, and video, and analysing its performance

· Experience of digital marketing techniques and software including email software, CRM, and Google Analytics

· Experience of growing membership, visitors, or income

· High-level interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with a variety of people

· Highly organised with a creative flair, and attention to detail

Personal attributes include:

• Being pleasant, approachable, and helpful, even under pressure.
• A flexible attitude and adaptable to change

· Self-motivated and dedicated, with a willingness to collaborate as needed.

Why Join Us?

We are a friendly, hardworking team and a welcoming workplace that supports flexible working. We aim to be as inclusive and equitable as possible and can discuss specific adjustments and access needs to help make this role fit for you.

If you are excited by the opportunity to use your communication skills to tell the world about The London Library, we would love to hear from you. To apply please visit our website via the link and complete the online application form.

Please note:

We can only consider candidates with the right to work in the UK.

We reserve the right to shorten or extend the closing date of any position where a high or low volume of suitable applications are received. Therefore, if you are interested in this role, an early application would be encouraged.

Commercial Marketing Manager - Maternity Cover
Reference: JUN20251816
Location: Flexible in UK
Contract: 12-month fixed term, maternity cover
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £39,205.00 - £41,856.00 Per Annum
Benefits: Holidays, Pension and Life Assurance

We are looking for a 12-month maternity cover Commercial Marketing Manager to join our team to lead the planning and delivery of the RSPB's commercial marketing activity. Reporting into the Head of Commercial, this role will focus on supporting our Commercial functions including our reserve Visitor Operations, eCommerce, Trade and Product Licensing.

Whether it is leading national campaigns to drive footfall to our key visitor sites, working with our visitor experience consultants to promote events on reserves, driving sales through our online shop or maximising the value of our licensed products, your expertise will help drive both income and engagement for the RSPB.

If you are working in a commercial marketing role and want to apply your skills to help save nature, we'd love to hear from you.

Key activities will include:

• Delivering the annual marketing strategy for Visitor Operations (including destination and reserves marketing for visitor experience and events, retail, food & beverage), Trade and Licensing to achieve financial and engagement outcomes.
• Developing an annual plan for commercial marketing, promotions and campaigns across the organisation.
• Leading the delivery of commercial marketing activity ensuring that this is aligned and embedded within the overall RSPB communications and marketing plan.
• Identifying innovation and testing opportunities to expand and improve commercial marketing campaigns that maximise return on investment.
• Providing reporting, analytics and insight on marketing performance to key stakeholders to inform decision making at both strategic and tactical levels.
• Responsible for setting and managing an annual budget for commercial marketing to ensure income objectives are achieved.

Essential skills, knowledge and experience:

• Experience of developing and delivering a marketing strategy and/or plan
• Experience of applying marketing principles and best practice into delivery
• Experience of working within a Visitor Experience, Trade or retail/eCommerce marketing role
• Ability to translate a corporate strategy and/or overarching marketing strategy into operational plans to deliver impact
• Experience of developing collaborative external and internal relationships with key stakeholders to secure positive outcomes for the RSPB and for nature.
• Excellent written and verbal skills to present, influence and represent the directorate and the organisation.
• Experience of managing a budget to meet income targets and deliver strong ROI.

The RSPB reserves the right to extend or make this role permanent without further advertising dependent on business needs at the end of the contract term.

Closing date: 23:59, Mon, 14th Jul 2025

We are looking to conduct interviews for this position on 24th July 2025.

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

We are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse RSPB, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve our vision of creating a world richer in nature, we need more people, and more diverse people, on nature’s side. People of colour and disabled people are currently underrepresented across the environment, climate, sustainability, and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we are particularly interested in receiving your application.

The RSPB is an equal opportunities employer. This role is covered by Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract.

As part of this application process you will be asked to complete an application form including evidence on how you meet the skills, knowledge, and experience listed above. Contact us to discuss any additional support you may need to complete your application.

No agencies please.

Coeliac UK currently has an exciting opportunity for a Head of Funding and Engagement, to join our team hybrid working, including on site at Coeliac UK Head Office, High Wycombe. This is a full-time, 12 month fixed term contract. In return, you will receive a competitive salary of £40,000 per annum.

Coeliac UK is the charity for people who need to live without gluten. For over 50 years we've been helping people with coeliac disease and other gluten-related conditions live happier, healthier lives. We campaign for better food access, fund medical research, and provide trusted support to our community.

The Head of Funding and Engagement role:

Coeliac UK is looking for a skilled and motivated Head of Funding and Engagement to support the operations, financial stability and growth of the International Society for the Study of Celiac Disease (ISSCD). As Head of Funding and Engagement, you will support the ISSCD’s mission of promoting scientific knowledge, education and quality of care in the field of coeliac disease. This role is interesting and varied, and if you are interested in funding research and have experience working in or with charities, we would like to hear from you.

Key responsibilities of the Head of Funding and Engagement:

• Seeking and sourcing funding to secure financial stability and enable growth of the ISSCD
• Seeking and sourcing sponsorship for the ISSCD’s flagship biennial event the International Celiac Disease Symposium
• Providing advice and supporting to the ISSCD committees to secure funding
• Identifying and establishing a network of key stakeholders to assist the ISSCD in achieving its objectives
• Managing the ISSCD’s website content and updates
• Managing and expand the ISSCD’s social media channels and maintain a schedule of activities to increase engagement
• Processing ISSCD invoices, grants and expense claims in collaboration with the ISSCD Treasurer and the approval of the ISSCD Executive
• Working with the ISSCD’s support agency in the Netherlands

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience required for the Head of Funding and Engagement:

We’re looking for a positive and confident person with excellent organisation and communication skills. The ideal candidate will have:

• Extensive relevant experience in fundraising, marketing and engagement
• Track record of funding success
• Graduate or equivalent 
• Educated to GCSE standard including Grade C / 5 or above in Maths and English
• Excellent command of the English language
• Positive and confident people person
• Proactive and flexible approach
• Strong team player
• Unflappable, ‘can do’ attitude
• Excellent communication skills

Closing Date: 22nd June 2025

If you would like to be considered as our Head of Funding and Engagement, please apply now with your CV and cover letter. For your application to be considered, please combine your covering letter and CV into a single document for uploading purposes. We’d love to hear from you!

For 140 years, the Forces Employment Charity has proudly supported Service leavers, veterans, and their families in building successful civilian careers. We provide veterans with life-long, life-changing support, jobs, and training opportunities, regardless of circumstances, rank, length of service, or reason for leaving.​

This is an exciting but critical time to join the team as the charity looks to grow and expand its business development, fundraising and income generation efforts across the organisation. This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate individual with exceptional writing and organisational skills plus an eye for detail, to advance in their fundraising career by supporting our vital work.

Brief role description:

The Fundraising Officer plays an integral role supporting the Fundraising team at the Forces Employment Charity (FEC).

As part of the Marketing, Communication and Fundraising Directorate, and led by the Head of Fundraising and Development, you will research and identify new funding opportunities and support their conversion into long-term relationships. You will be supported by senior members of the fundraising team to create and write high-quality proposals to secure funding, and stewardship reports to demonstrate impact and outcomes to our funders.​

Interested? Want to know more about the Charity? Please visit the Charity website.

Eager to know more the role? Have a look at the Job Description attached.​

What’s in it for you? Check out the Benefits sheet attached.

Have we convinced you to apply? If so, submit your CV and Covering Letter by closing date Wednesday 23 July 2025​​

Please note: Applications will be reviewed and interviews conducted throughout the duration of this advert; therefore, we may at any time bring the closing date forward. We encourage all interested applicants to apply as soon as possible. ​If you are an internal applicant, please ensure you have made The People Team aware before applying.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff by fostering an inclusive, supportive environment where everyone, including those with disabilities, can thrive, develop, and achieve their full potential. We actively encourage applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds and ensure reasonable adjustments are made to support candidates with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.​

We actively recruit citizens of all backgrounds, but the nature of our work in specific departments means that residency and security requirements can be more tightly defined than others. You will be asked about this throughout the recruitment process.

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For 140 years, the Forces Employment Charity has proudly supported Service leavers, veterans, and their families in building successful civilian careers. We provide veterans with life-long, life-changing support, jobs, and training opportunities, regardless of circumstances, rank, length of service, or reason for leaving.​

This is an exciting but critical time to join the team as the charity looks to grow and expand its business development, fundraising and income generation efforts across the organisation. This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate individual with exceptional writing and organisational skills plus an eye for detail, to advance in their fundraising career by supporting our vital work.

Brief role description:

The Fundraising Officer plays an integral role supporting the Fundraising team at the Forces Employment Charity (FEC).

As part of the Marketing, Communication and Fundraising Directorate, and led by the Head of Fundraising and Development, you will research and identify new funding opportunities and support their conversion into long-term relationships. You will be supported by senior members of the fundraising team to create and write high-quality proposals to secure funding, and stewardship reports to demonstrate impact and outcomes to our funders.​

Interested? Want to know more about the Charity? Please visit the Charity website.

Eager to know more the role? Have a look at the Job Description attached.

​What’s in it for you? Check out the Benefits sheet attached.

Have we convinced you to apply? If so, submit your CV and Covering Letter by closing date Wednesday 23 July 2025​

​Please note: Applications will be reviewed and interviews conducted throughout the duration of this advert; therefore, we may at any time bring the closing date forward. We encourage all interested applicants to apply as soon as possible. ​If you are an internal applicant, please ensure you have made The People Team aware before applying.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff by fostering an inclusive, supportive environment where everyone, including those with disabilities, can thrive, develop, and achieve their full potential. We actively encourage applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds and ensure reasonable adjustments are made to support candidates with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.

​We actively recruit citizens of all backgrounds, but the nature of our work in specific departments means that residency and security requirements can be more tightly defined than others. You will be asked about this throughout the recruitment process.

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Leukaemia UK – Our Charity

We are a ‘small but mighty’ charity with one big ambition: to stop leukaemia devastating lives. Over the next 10 years we want to help save and improve the lives of more people with leukaemia through finding and funding life-changing research and campaigning for change.

Despite progress in recent decades, someone in the UK is diagnosed with a blood cancer every 16 minutes and survival rates are among some of the worst of any cancer.  And the physical and psychological impact can be lifelong. 

Our current 5 year strategy outlines our plan to increase our investment into ground-breaking world class research and policy development focused on improving access to kinder, more effective diagnosis, treatment and care for leukaemia and other blood cancers. To do this, we have embarked on a period of significant growth, investing strategically to grow our income, profile, influence, and engagement and impact.

We are seeking an experienced, driven and passionate Head of Public Fundraising to lead the mass fundraising team to achieve sustainable income growth over the coming years. We are looking for someone with energy and ambition, who can demonstrate strategic leadership to maximise fundraising opportunities across Community, Challenge Events, Regular Giving, Legacy and In Memory audiences, to grow our supporter networks and optimise supporter engagement and experience. The remit of this role also extends to include oversight of our CRM Database Manager and Supporter Care.

Team  

We are a close-knit team, who are all passionate about Leukaemia UK and putting those affected by the disease at the heart of everything we do.  We are all focused on “keeping it real” with pragmatic, practical solutions, as well as ensuring that our charity maximises voluntary income to invest in invest in more life-changing research, so that we can continue to have impact for those with a leukaemia diagnosis.

From us you can expect all the laughter you can handle, as well as great challenge and support. We are all about delivering exceptional supporter experience and making a real difference to people’s lives.

You will be part of an ambitious fundraising team driving growth across the portfolio, so we can fund more leukemia research and save more lives from this devastating disease. You will report to the Director of Fundraising, working alongside the Head of Philanthropy, and collaborating across the wider organisation to ensure mass fundraising aligns with our organisational priorities and values (Bold, Collaborative, Curious) and feels insight-driven, strategic and competitive in a crowded market place.

Leukaemia UK and You 

We have recently invested in growing our fundraising team so that we can fund more life-changing research to increase our understanding of leukemia as a disease, and accelerate the development of kinder, more effective treatments. This includes investment to grow the public fundraising team, develop new fundraising products, recruit new supporters, and increase legacy giving through targeted campaigns. 

We are also in the process of developing our new 5-year fundraising strategy, so you will be instrumental in creating an ambitious new plan to develop a diverse and sustainable mass fundraising portfolio, covering the key areas of donor acquisition, retention, and growth, with a focus on maximising our Challenge and Community events portfolio, and increasing Legacy, In Memory and Regular giving.  You will be responsible for developing and delivering a portfolio of products to grow voluntary income, whilst leading a newly expanded and ambitious team. And you will help shape our data strategy, working with the Head of Digital and other colleagues across the organisation to develop our digital fundraising strategy; embed usage of our CRM and ensure GDPR compliance. 

You will be results-driven with an appetite to innovate and drive continuous improvement, leading to increased conversions, deepened relationships, and long-term support.

Requirements - Skills and Experience

• Demonstrable experience of strategic leadership and oversight of a mass fundraising product portfolio.
• Proven experience of managing an engaging Community and Challenge Events fundraising portfolio.
• Proven experience of driving Legacy and In Memory giving to create a robust long-term pipeline. Experience of successfully developing and implementing legacy marketing strategies.
• Proven experience of applying the principles and techniques of Individual Giving / Direct Marketing within a multichannel, multi-discipline environment to deliver significant returns and supporter satisfaction, especially through supporter recruitment channels. 
• Experience of fully integrating a CRM database as a tool in the day-to-day work and running of a charity. 
• Demonstrable experience of managing a high performing team, focussing on creating a culture where people thrive as individuals and can be their best selves.
• Experience of managing multi-channel media campaigns by utilising print and digital channels including social media and email.
• Good experience of building effective relationships with internal and external partners, including creative freelancers, media and direct marketing agencies.
• Experience of working with, negotiating with, and managing outputs of external agencies and internal departments, including contractual obligations.
• Strong project-management experience, including managing budgets, schedules, creative development, and supplier relationships for fundraising direct marketing campaigns.
• Experience of setting and managing annual budgets, monitoring, and reconciling results and financial performance in income and expenditure. Providing associated narratives and monthly reforecasts.
• Proven experience of driving effective stewardship programmes to maximising supporter experience.

Requirements - Knowledge

• Excellent specialist knowledge of the principals and methods of Public Fundraising, including Challenge Events, Community, Legacy, In Memory and Individual Giving.
• Understanding of the effective development and use of supporter contact strategies, turning analysis and insight into high performance activity.
• Up-to-date knowledge of current digital fundraising trends, including social media marketing.
• High Level knowledge of Salesforce CRM databases and how best to utilise to steward supporters.
• Knowledge and experience of marketing processes and techniques across varied channels.
• High Level knowledge of legacy administration. 
• High Level knowledge and understanding of charity law in relation to legacy fundraising, GDPR, PECR, data protection and other relevant fundraising regulation.

Role specifics & Benefits       

• Hours: Full time hours are 37.5 Monday to Friday
• Location: We are very flexible! Our hybrid working policy is a minimum of two days per month in our London office unless it’s a role requirement to be in more frequently. Typically, we would expect the role holder to be in the office once a week, and certain roles within the team have this as a minimum requirement.
• Salary range £55,000 - £65,000 (FTE)
• We are proud of our benefits – see a summary on our website Work with us - Leukaemia UK 

How to apply

If you feel you have the passion for our work and the right mix of experience, skills, energy, and flair to embrace this broad and challenging leadership role and enable our strategy to fly, then we would love you to apply. Please also see the full job description attached. Please apply via the CharityJob website with your CV and covering letter. To minimise unconscious bias, we use anonymous recruitment and are unable to consider direct applications.

• First interviews will be held via Teams on between 29th and 31st July
• Second interviews will held at our London Office on 13th and 14th August (26 Great Queen St, WC2B 5BL)

Closing Date: Midnight Sunday 20th July 2025

I look forward to hearing from you! 

Holly Hastings-Payne

Director of Fundraising

Leukaemia UK 

Head of Individual Giving & Supporter Engagement

We are looking for a Head of Individual Giving & Supporter Engagement to join the team in this hybrid working role.

This is an exciting time to join the team and the charity on its incredible journey.

Position: Head of Individual Giving & Supporter Engagement
Location: Cambridge/Hybrid
Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Hours: Full Time (37.5 hours per week)
Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: Thursday 24th July 2025
 

The Role

You will lead the Individual Giving and Supporter Engagement strategy, delivering the growth needed to make two new hospitals – Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital and Cambridge Children’s Hospital – a reality.

You will:

• Lead a team of fundraisers to deliver inspiring appeals and innovative fundraising propositions.
• Drive net income and supporter growth across all Individual Giving streams including regular giving, digital, appeals, and lottery.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and analysis, ensuring activities are insight-led and maximise return on investment.
• Develop first-class donor journeys and stewardship experiences to foster supporter loyalty.
• Play a pivotal role in engaging Addenbrooke’s patients and staff to build a sustainable mass participation fundraising model.

If you’re passionate about transforming healthcare and understand the power of emotionally intelligent donor engagement, we’d love to hear from you.

About You

We’re seeking an ambitious and data-savvy fundraising leader who can think both strategically and creatively.

You will have:

• Significant experience in direct marketing and individual giving at management level.
• Strong leadership credentials with a proven ability to develop and motivate teams.
• A track record in delivering successful donor acquisition and retention campaigns.
• Exceptional understanding of supporter engagement, CRM systems, and compliance including GDPR.
• Experience in developing innovative products and donor propositions, ideally in a healthcare or charity setting.

Benefits Include:

• Pension Scheme with 7% Employer Contribution
• 25 days annual leave (plus Bank Holidays) increasing with service
• Birthday Leave
• Health Cash Plan (Medicash)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Group Life Assurance (4x salary)
• On-site Leisure Centre
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• NHS Discount Schemes

About the Organisation

Addenbrooke’s Charitable Trust (ACT) is the only charity dedicated to supporting innovation in patient care across Cambridge University Hospitals. We’re working to make two world-leading hospitals a reality and improve lives for thousands of people across the region and beyond. Our supporters are at the heart of what we do – many have experienced our hospitals first-hand and their stories are integral to our success.

ACT is committed to diversity and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.

Other roles you may have experience of could include: Individual Giving Manager, Supporter Engagement Manager, Head of Fundraising, Direct Marketing Manager, Lottery Fundraising, Head of Donor Development, Head of Supporter Experience.

Rosa – the UK fund for women and girls – is looking for a Communications and Marketing Manager to shape
and deliver our communications at a pivotal moment.You’ll lead the delivery of our new 2025–2028 Communications Strategy, driving bold, values-led communications that inspire, influence, and mobilise. From amplifying the voices of grassroots organisations to showcasing fund impact to donors and policymakers, this is a chance to make real
change happen through storytelling, strategy, and connection.

We are now seeking a strong project manager with great people skills and an eye for detail to join as our Head of Operations. Join The Fore, the UK’s only venture philanthropy fund dedicated to backing the best small charities, and play a key role in achieving our goal of getting the most innovative solutions from grassroots to nationwide impact.

Reporting into the Director of Operations, you will lead the delivery of The Fore’s grant rounds, which are the core engine of our impact. You’ll  oversee our Programme Team and pool of Strategic Applicant Consultants (SACs) and will make sure the strongest proposals reach our  funding panels. The role is a key part in achieving our goal of getting the most innovative solutions from grassroots to nationwide impact.

You’ll drive our workshops and peer learning programme, enabling small charities to develop the skills and networks to take their solutions to  the next level. You will also take forward newer strategic initiatives, including our scale-up funding rounds and the launch of high-profile charity showcases that connect our most impactful organisations with government, funders and policy influencers.

Alongside this, you’ll own our impact and learning work, ensuring we capture and communicate the difference our work makes. You’ll work  closely with senior colleagues and be supported by the small but mighty Programme Team (a Programme Officer and Programme Assistant)  who you will also be line managing.

Key responsibilities

• Grant-making: Lead the end-to-end delivery of our core funding and scale-up programmes, from shaping programme design to ensuring the strongest applications reach our funding panels. You’ll keep the process running smoothly, support and steer our SACs, and maintain a  strong focus on quality and impact. This includes oversight of our Salesforce grants system, working with specialised contractors to ensure it  supports effective delivery.
• Strategic Applicant Consultants (SACs): Lead the recruitment, training, support and retention of our SAC pool, making sure they’re equipped,  motivated and connected. You’ll foster a strong sense of community and shared purpose across this talented group.
• Impact and monitoring: Lead The Fore’s impact and monitoring work, including producing our annual impact report and sector insights, and  commissioning external contractors for deeper analysis when needed. You’ll also ensure our portfolio is on track to deliver its plans, and support  organisations to adapt and thrive when challenges arise.
• Charity showcases: Spearhead our new high-profile showcase events, connecting outstanding small charities with policymakers, funders and  influencers.
• Peer learning and workshops: Maintain strategic oversight of our learning events for our portfolio, including peer-to-peer sessions and  workshops designed to build the skills and knowledge small charities need to maximise their impact.
• Funder engagement: Collaborate with the Partnerships Team to align programmes with funder interests and help build strong, enduring relationships.
• External representation: Represent The Fore by speaking at events, building relationships, and engaging with funders, networks, and sector  partners.
• Line management of Programme Team members – currently consists of the Programme Officer and Programme Assistant.

This is a broad and evolving role with plenty of scope to shape new initiatives and strengthen existing systems as the organisation grows.

Candidate profile
Skills and experience:

• 7+ years of professional experience in the business, public or third sector
• Strong project or programme management track record, with the ability to juggle multiple workstreams and deadlines
• Experience managing volunteers and/or direct reports
• Skilled at engaging a wide range of stakeholders and adapting communication style as needed
• Experience working in or with small charities or social enterprises is a bonus, but not essential. We’re looking for transferable skills and a clear  commitment to social impact

Attributes and mindset:

• Meticulously organised and confident managing complex logistics and timelines
• Excellent attention to detail, especially when coordinating multiple inputs and deliverables
• A clear, persuasive communicator and motivated people manager, able to bring others with you, maintain momentum, and foster collaboration
• Solutions-focused, curious, and energised by learning and problem-solving
• Comfortable in a small, fast-moving team and excited by the chance to take real ownership

Location: Vox Studios, 1–45 Durham Street, London, SE11 5JH (hybrid working, working from home on Wednesdays and Fridays)
Contract and salary: £50,000 (if full time). We’re ideally looking for someone able to work full time but would consider 3.5 days+ per week for  the right candidate. However, the role does require you to be in our London office three days a week.
Start: As soon as possible from August 2025

Deadline for applications: Monday 14 July, 9am.

Contract Type: Part-time (4 days per week – 0.8 FTE)

Salary: £30,000 FTE (pro rata for 0.8 = £24,000 per annum)

Location: Hybrid; Tues – Thurs in the NYJO office

Reports to: Marketing & Communications Manager and Head of Fundraising, with collaboration across the team

Application Deadline:  25th July 2025 

Start Date:  Mid August 2025 

Job Purpose:

This is a dynamic and developmental role designed for a candidate with at least 1 years' experience in fundraising or marketing within an arts or charitable organisation. The role is split evenly across fundraising and marketing and communications and will contribute directly to NYJO’s growth and sustainability by supporting our external affairs through income generation, audience engagement, and public profile. 

We are looking for a confident, creative and self-motivated individual who can manage their workload independently, communicate effectively with donors and audiences, and is excited to grow their skills in both fundraising and communications within a fast-moving, ambitious organisation.

Key Responsibilities:

Fundraising (2 days per week)

Trusts, Foundations and Statutory Funding

• Conduct research and develop profiles on prospective trusts and statutory funders

• Draft briefing notes and maintain an up-to-date prospect pipeline

• Support grant administration: acknowledgements, processing, and internal logging

• Assist with preparation of Arts Council England reporting

• Draft small trust applications (up to £10k) with guidance from Head of Fundraising

• Help gather content, data and evidence to support medium/large bid development

• Lead the collation and drafting of funder reports  

Individual Giving & Membership

• Administer NYJO’s membership scheme (renewals, fulfilment, member queries)

• Draft and distribute the Members’ newsletter, both digital and physical

• Organise cultivation events, manage RSVPs, support logistics and attend events

• Maintain donor records on our CRM Beacon in line with GDPR policies  

• Support campaign delivery for fundraising initiatives (e.g. NYJO 60th, Big Give)

Development Support

• Coordinate fundraising proposals including content collation, layout and visuals

• Support the creation of fundraising collateral including impact case studies

• Contribute to donor communications and stewardship activity

• Assist with other tasks as required by the Head of Fundraising

Marketing & Communications (2 days per week) 

• Support the creation, scheduling and distribution of engaging digital content (social media, e-newsletters, blog posts) 

• Update and maintain website content related to news, projects, and events, and support with broader website updates and coordination with developers/designers  

• Create compelling visual and written content aligned with NYJO’s brand identity

• Support the creation, scheduling and distribution of engaging digital content (social media, e-newsletters, blog posts) 

• Update and maintain website content related to news, projects, and events 

• Create compelling visual and written content aligned with NYJO’s brand identity 

• Help coordinate campaign delivery across channels for performances, education work, and fundraising 

• Assist with audience segmentation and analysis to refine communication strategies 

• Contribute to PR and media liaison efforts 

• Support planning and delivery of marketing campaigns for tours, digital events and initiatives 

• Contribute to internal reporting on audience engagement and digital analytics 

Additional Responsibilities: 

In addition to the core fundraising and marketing duties, this role will take on several cross-functional and practical responsibilities that support NYJO’s operations and visibility: 

• Provide light office management support, including liaising with suppliers, managing equipment (e.g., printers, scanners), and maintaining internal digital systems 

• Carry out other ad hoc tasks as required in support of NYJO’s small, collaborative team environment 

Person Specification: 

Essential 

• Minimum 1 year experience in a fundraising and marketing role within an arts or charity setting 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 

• Strong organisational and administrative skills, able to manage competing priorities 

• Confident working independently and proactively 

• Experience with content creation for social media and email platforms 

• Comfortable using CRM systems and digital tools (e.g. Beacon, Mailchimp, Canva, CMS) 

• Strong attention to detail, especially in writing and data entry 

• Enthusiastic about music, youth arts and social impact 

Desirable 

• Experience writing or supporting funding applications 

• Understanding of GDPR and data protection 

• Familiarity with arts sector fundraising or communications (e.g. ACE reporting, donor events) 

• Graphic design or video editing skills 

• Experience using analytics tools (Google Analytics, social platform insights) 

Working at NYJO: 

• 4-day working week (0.8 FTE) 

• Hybrid working environment with some flexibility 

• Occasional evening/weekend event support with Time Off In Lieu (TOIL) 

• Opportunities for professional development and training 

• Creative and collaborative working culture 

How to Apply: 

To apply, please submit: 

• A CV (no more than 2 pages) 

• A cover letter explaining your interest and how your experience matches the role 

Contract: Fixed term (12 months), full time, 35 hours over 5 days 

Location: Burford, (Hybrid – 2 days in the office, 3 days remote) 

Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 per annum 

Closing Date: Sunday 6 July 2025 
Interview Date: w/c 14 July 2025 

Are you a passionate and strategic direct marketer? Join Blue Cross, a leading animal welfare charity, and play a vital role in deepening relationships with our supporters to maximise long-term value and impact. 

Our Individual Giving team raises around £27 million annually, engaging thousands of individuals through cash donations, regular giving, and legacies. As our Direct Marketing Manager (Donor Development), you'll lead our efforts to inspire, engage and retain these valued supporters. 

More about the role 

Reporting to the Head of Individual Giving, you’ll lead a small, dedicated team to deliver compelling campaigns and stewardship communications across multiple channels – including direct mail, email and phone. 

You’ll be responsible for managing a wide range of donor development activities. These include planning and delivering cash and raffle appeals, and driving cross-sell initiatives such as converting one-off cash donors into regular givers. Your team will also be key to delivering projects such as Gift Aid stewardship, regular giving upgrades, and reactivation efforts. 

A central part of the role will be managing the production and distribution of our supporter communications. You’ll collaborate closely with colleagues across the organisation and external agencies to ensure we provide a consistently excellent experience for our supporters, while maximising income and long-term engagement. 

You’ll bring strategic thinking, creativity and a strong results focus to shape and grow our donor retention and development efforts, ultimately helping us raise more funds to support the pets and people who rely on our services. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Work with the Head of Individual Giving to develop and deliver a strategic business plan and budget for Donor Development, including milestones, KPIs and income targets. 

• Lead a wide portfolio of multichannel campaigns with a focus on cash and raffle appeals, and wider supporter communications (including RG upgrades/conversions and Gift Aid). 

• Manage stewardship activities, including ‘thank you’ and update communications. 

• Collaborate with your Direct Marketing Manager colleagues in the Individual Giving team to improve supporter engagement and retention, including enhancing regular giving products and materials. 

• Ensure all activity aligns with Blue Cross brand guidelines and values. 

• Build strong internal and external relationships to deliver effective, insight-driven campaigns. 

• Champion continuous improvement by applying best practice to campaign planning, delivery and analysis. 

• Line-manage the Donor Development Officer and Assistant, supporting their performance, goals and development. 

• Monitor and control income and expenditure, providing regular budget forecasts. 

• Work cross-functionally with teams such as Data and Insights, Fulfilment Services and Customer Care to maximise supporter lifetime value. 

About you:  

You’re an experienced and results-driven direct or digital marketer and/or fundraiser, with a strong understanding of supporter motivations and a passion for delivering excellent supporter experiences. You bring a strategic mindset, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to manage multiple campaigns in a fast-paced environment. 

You’re confident working to financial targets, optimising budgets, and using insight to drive innovation and continual improvement. A skilled project manager, you’re comfortable juggling priorities and deadlines, while ensuring quality and performance stay high. 

Your strong communication and interpersonal skills make you a collaborative team player and effective line manager. You build positive relationships across teams and with external partners to deliver ambitious goals. 

Essential Qualifications, Skills, and Experience 

• Proven experience in Direct or Digital Marketing and/or Fundraising (client or agency side) 

• Strong track record in managing agencies and budgets 

• Demonstrable success in delivering income growth and supporter engagement 

• Excellent project and people management skills 

• Good working knowledge of GDPR and fundraising legislation 

• Skilled in using CRM databases, with proficiency in Word and Excel 

Desirable Qualifications, Skills, and Experience 

• Diploma in Direct or Digital Marketing/Fundraising 

• Copywriting and content evaluation experience 

• Knowledge of lottery, raffle or gaming products 

• Experience working with communications or brand teams 

• Familiarity with print and production processes 

How to apply  

Click the apply button below and complete the online application process before the closing date on Sunday 6 July 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 weren’t for their amazing efforts and commitment, we wouldn’t be able to make the difference that we do today.  In return, we want to provide you with the best working environment we can.

With a wide range of perks aimed at enhancing your life both inside and outside of work, you'll 
thrive in a supportive and rewarding environment. 

Our generous benefits package includes:   

• 38 days per year, increasing to 43 with service (including bank holidays). For part-time roles, holiday entitlement is calculated pro-rata. 

• Pension scheme with enhanced employer contribution  

• Life assurance  

• Unlimited access to an employee assistance programme 

• Programmes for physical and mental wellbeing support 

• Free access to GP via MetLife 

• Recognition scheme 

• Annual volunteer days  

• Claim for professional fees 

• Charity worker discounts across a variety of retailers.  

We want you to feel valued and supported throughout your career with us. For more details on our benefits and to see how we invest in our team, visit the 'Why Work for Us' page on our website. 

To read more about the benefits Blue Cross has to offer, please visit the 'why work for us' page on our website.