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About us
Greyhound Rescue Wales (GRW) is Wales’ leading charity dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming greyhounds and lurchers. Founded in 1993, we have spent more than three decades championing the welfare of sighthounds and working towards our vision: a Wales without greyhound racing, where every greyhound and lurcher has a home and receives the best possible care.
In April 2026, after 25 years of determined campaigning to improve welfare and regulation within the racing industry, legislation to ban greyhound racing in Wales was finally passed. This landmark achievement marks the beginning of a new chapter for GRW as we expand our reach and capacity across the UK to ensure every greyhound leaving the racing industry has a rescue space, medical support and rehabilitation on the journey towards their forever home.
To help us grow sustainably and strengthen our long‑term impact, we are now seeking to develop our fundraising team with the creation of a Head of Fundraising role. You will lead and work closely with the Trusts & Foundations Officer, Sponsorship & Individual Giving Officer and Community & Events Fundraiser to deliver an annual income target of £400K+.
Role
The Head of Fundraising is a senior leadership role with overall accountability for the strategic development, operational effectiveness and performance of all fundraising activity at Greyhound Rescue Wales (GRW).
The role will drive, lead and grow our fundraising strategy and has responsibility for developing diverse, sustainable income streams and building strong relationships with supporters, partners, and funders.
The role holds end‑to‑end accountability for income delivery across trusts and foundations, community and event fundraising, and sponsorship and individual giving.
The Head of Fundraising provides clear leadership to the fundraising team and has line management responsibility for:
- Trusts and Foundations Officer
- Community and Events Fundraising Officer
- Sponsorship & Individual Giving Officer
Please see attached the full job description and person specification
We work for a Wales without greyhound racing, where every greyhound and lurcher has a home and receives the best possible care.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The Corporate Partnerships Manager will play a pivotal role in developing and growing strategic partnerships that generate sustainable income and raise the profile of LOROS within the local business community.
Working closely with colleagues across Fundraising, Marketing & Communications, Supporter Engagement, Events, and Philanthropy, the postholder will identify and maximise opportunities for cross-team collaboration, deliver exceptional supporter stewardship, and embed a partnership-led approach across the organisation.
The role is responsible for developing a strong pipeline of prospective corporate supporters, creating compelling partnership propositions, securing new business opportunities, and managing a portfolio of key corporate relationships. Through effective relationship management and strategic account development, the postholder will inspire organisations to support LOROS' mission and help ensure that more people receive high-quality hospice care and support when they need it most.
The ideal candidate will have significant experience in corporate fundraising, business development, or partnership management, with a proven track record of securing and growing high-value relationships. They will be an excellent communicator and relationship builder, able to engage a wide range of stakeholders and influence across multiple teams. Above all, they will be passionate about connecting businesses with meaningful opportunities to make a lasting difference to patients, families, and carers supported by LOROS.
We provide free, quality, compassionate care and support to terminally ill adult patients, their family and carers across Leicestershire & Rutland.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Are you passionate about using your business development, marketing and fundraising skills to make a real difference? Do you have the energy and entrepreneurial flair to help our charity reach its potential?
About us
Claremont Project is an arts, mental health and wellbeing charity based in Angel, Islington, supporting mostly older adults. We support around 900 members aged from 55 to 101, many of whom face challenges with their mental or physical health, live with disabilities and first come through our doors feeling profoundly lonely and isolated. Our mission is to give people a chance to shine and to live happier, healthier and more connected lives: We nurture a welcoming and inclusive community where people in later life can flourish and feel like they matter.
We do this through:
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A vibrant programme of free and low-cost classes and activities
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Over 100 special events, concerts and parties each year
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A low-cost psychotherapy service
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A social prescription service offering personalised support to vulnerable adults
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Facilitating financial support for those in hardship
With a history stretching back to 1819, Claremont is standing at a pivotal crossroads. Our 2026-2029 strategy sets our ambition to become a financially resilient organisation: A community anchor, with a diversified business model which means we can assure our members that Claremont will always be there for them.
About the role
The Business Development and Fundraising Manager will play a crucial role in delivering a key pillar of our strategy: to build Claremont’s financial strength and sustainability.
The purpose of the role is to increase Claremont’s income from hall hire, therapy room hire, office lettings and donations, so that we can strengthen our much-loved services for vulnerable people.
By tapping into unrealised revenue streams (especially from in our large and centrally located building) the Business Development and Fundraising Officer will bolster our independence and ensure that our services are not put at risk when grants come to an end.
Key relationships:
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CEO
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Buildings and Facilities Manager
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External hirers and prospective hirers
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Tenants and prospective tenants
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Individual givers
Key Responsibilities
1. Business Development, Marketing and Promotion
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Develop and implement marketing initiatives to increase bookings for Claremont's halls and meeting rooms.
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Promote our hire spaces across online platforms (such as TagVenue and Sharesy), build new partnerships, and grow bookings through local networking and word-of-mouth.
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Improve our online presence and promotional materials by creating engaging content, including photography, video tours, signage and marketing literature.
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Support the marketing and promotion of office space rentals, responding to prospective tenant enquiries and assisting with the lettings process.
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Monitor booking trends and recommend new opportunities to maximise bookings and income.
2. Customer Engagement and Venue Hire
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Work closely with the Facilities Manager to respond promptly and professionally to enquiries about hall and room hire.
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Welcome new hirers, deliver customer inductions and support them throughout the booking process.
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Build strong relationships with regular customers, identifying opportunities to improve their experience and encourage repeat bookings.
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Help coordinate office space lettings and provide an excellent experience for prospective and existing tenants.
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Continuously review and improve the customer journey, using feedback to enhance Claremont's venue hire and lettings offer.
3. Fundraising and Individual Giving
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Work with the Head of Operations to plan and deliver fundraising events, including the Claremont Exhibits Private View, Craft Fairs and new legacy programme activities.
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Develop and administer processes for Gift Aid and individual donations, ensuring records are accurate and compliant.
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Explore innovative ways to increase individual giving, improve donor engagement and reduce barriers to giving using digital tools.
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Support the development of Claremont's legacy giving programme and wider fundraising initiatives.
4. Operational Support
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Be an active member of Claremont's small team, contributing to the smooth day-to-day running of the centre.
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Provide occasional front desk cover during staff absences, welcoming visitors and responding to enquiries.
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Assist with setting up and packing away rooms and equipment for activities and events when required.
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Support the successful delivery of centre events and activities, working flexibly to meet operational needs.
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Undertake other duties appropriate to the role that contribute to Claremont's mission and objectives.
Person Specification
With energy, passion, and entrepreneurial flair, you’ll be looking to take the next step and build your skills as in business development and fundraising professional.
Essential Criteria
Experience
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Experience of business development, marketing, sales, fundraising or customer engagement in the charity, public or commercial sector.
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Experience of promoting services or venues and achieving measurable improvements in customer engagement and income.
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Experience of providing excellent customer service and building positive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
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Experience of organising projects from planning through to delivery.
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Experience of using digital tools and technology to promote services or support customers.
Knowledge
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Understanding of marketing and business development principles.
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Understanding of the importance of excellent customer experience and relationship management.
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Knowledge of fundraising methods, individual giving or donor stewardship, or a willingness to develop expertise in these areas.
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Ability to use digital tools for marketing and bookings management, with knowledge of (or ability to teach themselves) Wordpress and video editing.
Skills and Abilities
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Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships with customers, tenants, partners, donors and colleagues.
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Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
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Ability to identify opportunities to increase income and improve services.
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Strong written communication skills, with the ability to produce engaging promotional content and correspondence.
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Ability to work independently, take initiative and solve problems creatively.
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Ability to analyse information, monitor performance and make recommendations for improvement.
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Flexible and willing to contribute to the wider work of the organisation, including occasional evening or weekend events where required.
Personal Attributes
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Enthusiastic, proactive and self-motivated.
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Friendly, approachable and committed to delivering excellent customer service.
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Creative and entrepreneurial, with a willingness to generate new ideas and improve existing ways of working.
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Collaborative team player who is equally comfortable working independently.
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Adaptable and resilient, with a positive, can-do attitude.
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Committed to the values and mission of Claremont.
Desirable Criteria
Experience
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Experience of working in a charity or community organisation.
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Experience of venue hire, hospitality, property lettings or facilities management.
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Experience of fundraising, donor engagement or administering Gift Aid.
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Experience of managing partnerships or developing new business opportunities.
Knowledge
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Understanding of legacy fundraising, individual giving and Gift Aid.
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Knowledge of local community organisations, businesses and networks.
Qualifications
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A qualification in marketing, business, fundraising, communications or a related discipline; or equivalent relevant experience.
This job description is neither prescriptive nor totally inclusive of all the possible tasks or roles that are or may be expected of the post holder. The post holder may be from time to time called upon to undertake other tasks not explicitly stated here but which are consistent with the nature of the post and of Claremont’s work.
Deadline for applications: 5pm on Monday 28th September
Interviews: Thursday 8th and Friday 9th October
To apply, please send a CV and covering letter.
Deadline for applications: 5pm on Monday 28th September
Interviews: Thursday 8th and Friday 9th October
Claremont Project aims to enrich the lives of older adults by fostering creativity, connection, and wellbeing.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Online harm is not inevitable. This is our urgent and hopeful mission.
We are Molly Rose Foundation, founded following the death of 14-year-old Molly Russell. We work at the intersect of suicide prevention, online safety, and tech accountability to demand a safer online world and move beyond the preventable harm. We believe a better online world is possible, one where young people are protected, championed and equipped with the skills, confidence and critical algorithmic literacy they need to navigate digital spaces and thrive.
Working closely with the Head of Partnerships and Fundraising, we’re looking for a Corporate Partnerships Manager to join our small team at a critical growth point. We’re looking for someone to build and deliver on our Corporate Partnerships Strategy and lay the groundwork for long term, sustainable corporate income generation as part of our wider Fundraising Strategy.
This is a new role for someone with substantial experience working in corporate partnerships. We’re looking for someone with strong account management and new business skills who can take our fledgling portfolio of corporate supporters and transform it into formal, long-term partnerships generating at least c.£400K by the end of the first 3 years.
You will have a demonstrable track record of securing and account managing five-six figure partnerships. You will have the ability to create propositions in collaboration with programmatic colleagues, and the confidence to pitch a compelling case for support to a range of senior corporate audiences. You will also have excellent communication skills both (written and verbal) and a keen eye for connecting a company’s objectives to the right opportunity at MRF. You will also have the commercial awareness to build partnerships that create genuine, shared value.
This is a partnerships role as much as a fundraising one. Alongside income, you will develop a suite of impactful corporate engagement opportunities and maximise the pro bono, skills and influence that the right partners can bring to our mission.
We're particularly interested in hearing from applicants with experience working in one or more of the following areas: online safety, tech accountability, suicide prevention or children’s mental health.
You will join a small, ambitious organisation with big plans and a strong values-led culture. If you're motivated by improving online safety, suicide prevention and helping young people to live long and stay strong, we'd love to hear from you.
We offer a comprehensive package that includes:
• 27 days annual leave plus 1 volunteering day, rising to 30 days holiday after three years’ service.
• Annual leave buyback scheme, with the option to purchase up to 5 additional days.
• Employee pension scheme.
• £500 employee wellbeing budget.
We welcome applications from diverse range of applicants and actively welcome flexible working requests. Any requests would be on the understanding that this is a full-time position.
Application Process
To apply, please send a CV (max. 2 sides A4) and cover letter (max. 2 sides A4) via the Charity Jobs website. In your covering letter we'd like to understand how you meet the person specification for this role. Your application will be scored against these criteria.
Application closing date: Monday 14 September 2026 at 09.00.
There will be an initial interview held online during the week of 21 September 2026 and a follow-up second stage meeting that will be in-person in London (dates TBC).
Please ensure CV and Cover letters are no more than 2 x A4 sides each.
Our mission is to create a world where young people can live long and stay strong, where they can thrive in the digital world safe from online harm.


The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Salary: £26,097 p.a. for 22.5 hours per week, based on a £43,495 FTE salary.
As our Fundraising Manager you will play a key part in the future success of Hindleap, with responsibility for ensuring we are meeting a minimum fundraising target of circa £250k. Working closely with both the centralised Fundraising team and the Hindleap team, you will help to secure critical funding required to both maintain and improve the centre, making an active contribution to business development, pipeline management and supporting our strategic objectives. You will be confident in crafting cases for support for both grants and corporate audiences, as well as engaging with the local community in a fundraising capacity and organising corporate volunteering days. You will nurture and steward existing supporters, as well as seek out new opportunities to build on, including hosting cultivation events. Your overall aim is to ensure Hindleap can continue to operate, innovate, and thrive so it continues to welcome youth organisations, schools, and community groups every year.
What you will be doing
- Researching and maintaining an active pipeline of potential supporters across Trusts & Foundations, High Net Worth Individuals, Corporates, and local community groups.
- Developing and submitting tailored applications and proposals to potential funders.
- Working closely with the Director of Fundraising & Communications and the Head of Centre to ensure we collaborate effectively in nurturing and stewarding existing funders and supporters.
- Managing key grant makers and corporate relationships.
- Creating and maintaining a compelling case for support for Hindleap's needs.
- Working closely with the Director of Fundraising & Communications and the Head of Centre to ensure your funding applications align with the Centre's plans and projects.
- Acting as an ambassador for Hindleap through off-site visits and pitches to potential funders.
- Engaging with and hosting existing and prospective partners on site at Hindleap.
- Organising local cultivation events e.g. coffee mornings, breakfast briefings, network lunches.
- Exploring new fundraising sources e.g. crowdfunding, challenge events, digital giving.
- Reporting to existing funders as required.
- Regular reporting on progress against annual fundraising targets.
- Engaging and building a new network of local corporate volunteering opportunities.
- Supporting the London Corporate Partnerships team with organising CSR days at Hindleap.
What you bring to the role
Knowledge and Experience
- Experience working in a fundraising environment, providing the highest levels of stewardship across a variety of prospects and partners.
- Proven track record of meeting fundraising income targets of circa £250k+ per year.
- Experience organising and hosting fundraising cultivation events.
- Experience managing a complex workload, with an ability to prioritise and make confident, effective decisions when faced with conflicting priorities.
- Strong written communication skills and experience developing compelling proposals and applications across a range of opportunities.
- Experience working with and getting the best from internal stakeholders to ensure we meet fundraising objectives.
Attributes and Behaviours
- Articulate communictor with a confident negotiation technique.
- Impeccable interpersonal, relationship-building and networking skills, able to quickly establish rapport across a range of personas.
- Strong collaborator who works proactively and closely with internal colleagues.
- Customer centric mindset and a firm commitment to customer excellence.
- Composed demeanour and calm under pressure, able to dynamically problem solve.
- Outstanding organisational skills, able to effectively prioritise a complex and varied workload.
- Strong analytical thinker with meticulous attention to detail.
- Self-motivated with a postive attitude, strong work ethic and a flexible approach to work.
- Passionate and demonstrably committed to improving the lives of young people.
- Absolute commitment to London Youth's principles of equality, diversity and inclusion.
You will be able to demonstrate our values of being:
- Ambitious
- Collaborative
- Inclusive
- Accountable
If this role is for you, please submit your application through our careers page. It is essential that in your written cover letter you give evidence and examples of proven experience/skills for the 'what you bring to the role' criteria.
Why work at Hindleap Warren
- Health Care Cash Plan to help cover your healthcare essentials.
- Free access for you and your family to the Employee Assistance Programme.
- Free onsite parking.
- Branded quality uniform provided.
- Free access to the 'Headspace' wellbeing app.
- Free access to the Charity Mentoring Network, as a mentee or mentor.
- Free tea and coffee available.
- Free meals provided whilst on duty when the kitchen is serving young people in residence.
- Magnificient location surrounded by nature.
- You'll be working with a fantastic team of passionate colleagues across London Youth.
- An outstanding culture where staff and visitors enjoy, challenge, and achieve.
- You will be making a difference to the lives of young people!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Location: Midlands. Regular business travel throughout our region and wider.
Salary: Circa £55,000 per annum
Contract: Permanent, full-time. Hybrid working with a minimum of 2 days in the office to attend weekly Senior Leadership Team meetings.
FareShare Midlands is looking for an experienced and ambitious Head of Fundraising to lead its fundraising strategy and build the sustainable income needed to support its work tackling hunger, food waste and poverty across the Midlands.
This is a senior role with responsibility for growing income across trusts and grants, corporate partnerships, individual giving and events, while developing new opportunities through major donor fundraising. You will lead the fundraising team, set direction and priorities, and build the partnerships and relationships needed to deliver long-term growth.
Working closely with the CEO, Deputy CEO, Finance and Communications teams, you will identify new funding opportunities, develop compelling proposals and pitches, strengthen existing relationships and ensure supporters are well stewarded. You will also play an important role in developing FareShare Midlands’ fundraising infrastructure, including making better use of its database to strengthen relationships and identify opportunities.
The ideal candidate will bring significant experience of securing income and building relationships with senior decision-makers, alongside a strong track record of delivering against fundraising targets. You will be confident developing strategy and turning insight into action, with the communication skills to represent the charity with donors, businesses and other external stakeholders.
You will be a collaborative and hands-on leader, comfortable working in a small, dynamic team and willing to contribute across the wider organisation when needed. With strong commercial awareness, creativity and tenacity, you will bring the energy and ambition needed to grow fundraising while staying closely connected to the charity’s purpose.
This is an opportunity to lead fundraising at an important stage in FareShare Midlands’ development, helping to generate the income and partnerships needed to maximise the social value of surplus food and create greater impact across the region.
Please download the Candidate Pack [PDF] for further information.
Closing Date: Monday, 21st September
We redistribute good quality surplus food which would otherwise go to waste and also support people to find work through our employability programme.
About The Role
As part of our BFI Screen Heritage Fund ‘Resilient Foundations’ project, we are seeking a highly motivated Fundraising Consultant to support and develop London’s Screen Archives’ (LSA) nascent major gift fundraising strategy from individuals.
Over three years, the LSA Fundraising Consultant will help start LSA on its major gift and individual giving fundraising journey. You will develop a prospect list from our mailing lists, your existing contacts and through research, that you will then cultivate and convert into successful donations during your contract. You will be supported by our Executive Team and Board as needed. In addition, we will work with you to develop an annual fundraising campaign to raise our profile and secure donations that will support our work discovering and preserving London’s history on film.
These early stages of the strategy will aim to build long-term relationships and inspire on-going philanthropic support for LSA. Your work will be essential to our successful delivery of the BFI Screen Heritage Fund objectives.
You will have a track record of major donor fundraising, ideally with an established network of relevant contacts and relationships, and excellent knowledge of the heritage, film and arts sectors. You will also have some knowledge of the screen heritage sector. You will be a highly skilled communicator and relationship builder able to develop compelling cases for support tailored to individual prospects.
Film London can offer an initial contract of 60 days over three years (approx. 20 days per year) until March 2029.
This contract will sit within the Audiences and Archives Team, reporting to and working alongside the LSA Manager and our Head of Partnerships to align with the charity-wide fundraising strategy, working jointly on cultivation and identifying prospects to maximise philanthropic income.
This role is made possible with the support of the BFI Screen Heritage Fund, awarding National Lottery funding.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Refugee Action is looking for a Head of Fundraising, Brand & Insight to lead a critical area of our work.
Salary: £53,460 starting salary (salary range will increase to max £61,429 via the length of service) plus £4,324 Inner London Weighting if based in London per annum.
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full-Time 35 hours per week (excluding lunch breaks)
Location: Any Refugee Action Office (London, Manchester or Bradford). We will consider UK-based hybrid working options.
Responsible to: Chief Executive
Responsible for: Public Fundraising & Brand Lead, Major Partnerships Lead, Data & Insight Lead
About Refugee Action
We exist to defend the right of refugees, fighting the hostility that has a devastating, daily impact on refugees and our communities. We do this with life changing support and system changing campaigns that bring us all closer to safety, dignity and hope.
Our vision is that every refugee seeking safety in the UK can thrive as part of a welcoming, anti-racist society.
It's an exciting time to be part of Refugee Action as we embark on a new Theory of Change as part of our seven-year strategy. At this critical moment, with anti-migrant sentiments on the rise, openly racist rhetoric and policies being espoused, we believe the best hope for real change will come from strong, connected movements that are skilled, united, and influential, with lived experience meaningfully at the centre. You can read more about what we do here.
About the role
You will lead Refugee Action's Fundraising, Brand and Insight department, building and delivering a sustainable programme that raises significant income from major partnerships and public fundraising.
The organisation has been through a period of change, and this role is central to leading the department through the transition by creating clarity, stability and shared purpose – restoring confidence, establishing clear ways of working, developing a compelling case for support and embedding a culture of proactive new business development.
You will take ownership of rebuilding the department’s foundations – setting direction, defining processes, and creating the conditions for high performance. The role will develop and promote a collaborative and inclusive team culture that builds resilience and celebrates success, with a focus on learning and well-being.
The role can be based in any of our offices: Manchester, London or Bradford, with extensive options for WFH.
About you
You are a self-starter and a builder – someone who takes pride in leaving teams stronger than you found them. You'll be energised rather than daunted by stepping into a department, with an organisational income profile of £4.5m - £5m per year. You’ll be leading a department that needs direction and renewed momentum, following a recent organisational restructure and change, as we move into delivering a new strategy.
You will bring significant leadership experience across a range of relevant areas of public fundraising and major partnerships, and you'll be comfortable influencing senior stakeholders internally and externally.
Whether you have experience of income generation for the refugee and migration cause or not, you will have a strong drive towards social justice, recognising how fundraising can be a tool for challenging oppression and injustice. You will have strong anti-racist values and a commitment to centring and empowering people with lived experience, rather than approaches that are extractive or dehumanising.
To succeed in the role, you will need to demonstrate:
- Understanding of how the UK’s hostile refugee protection and asylum system impacts those affected by it
- Commitment to anti-racism and to working to remove the barriers to power facing people with lived experience
- Commitment to the principles of confidentiality, impartiality and equality and equity of opportunity.
- Strong track record in developing significant income growth strategies and delivering results
- Strong understanding of the fundraising and digital landscape
- Knowledge and understanding of building programmes to acquire, retain, and upgrade donors through a range of channels and techniques
- Proven ability to build, support and motivate high-performing teams to achieve results, including though times of organisational change
- Experience of working collaboratively with a leadership team on strategic direction, risk management and governance
- Knowledge and experience in identifying and cultivating high-value fundraising prospects.
- Understanding of brand development, with the ability to manage the effective and consistent use of an organisation’s visual and verbal identity.
- Experience in leading managing and developing staff, with strong people coaching, development and management skills.
Those with lived experience as a refugee are particularly encouraged to apply
Closing date: 23:59 on Wednesday 16th September 2026
Interviews: Monday 28th and Tuesday 29th September 2026 (on Zoom)
Harris Hill is seeking an interim Director of Fundraising for around 10 weeks, working 3 days per week, with one in the office, based in London.
The role can either be paid via the agency on a day rate of £257.69 (£67k), on contract via the charity, or potential consultancy day rate where you charge the client direct.
About the Role:
As Interim Director of Fundraising, you will provide strategic direction and hands-on leadership across all fundraising activities, ensuring income targets are met and future growth is supported. You will oversee major gifts, corporate partnerships, grants, and individual giving, using data-driven insight to optimise performance. Operating on a hybrid basis, you will maintain continuity, enhance donor relationships, and prepare the function for a smooth handover to the incoming permanent Director.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead the development and implementation of a short-term strategic fundraising plan to maintain and grow income during the interim period.
* Oversee major gifts and philanthropy programmes, including managing key donor relationships and supporting high-value cultivation and stewardship.
* Direct corporate fundraising activity, including pipeline management, proposal development, and relationship building with corporate partners.
* Provide line management and leadership to the fundraising team, setting clear priorities, offering guidance, and ensuring accountability for targets.
* Review and optimise fundraising data, reporting, and performance dashboards to inform decision-making and improve campaign effectiveness.
* Oversee grant fundraising and management, including identifying opportunities, approving high-quality applications, and ensuring compliance with funder requirements.
* Strengthen donor relationship management processes and systems to enhance retention, upgrade opportunities, and supporter engagement.
* Prepare and deliver clear, timely income and activity reports to senior leadership, highlighting risks, opportunities, and recommended actions.
Key Requirements:
* Proven track record in senior fundraising leadership, ideally at Head of Fundraising or Director level, within the charity or non-profit sector.
* Demonstrable experience in strategic fundraising planning and delivering against ambitious income targets across multiple income streams.
* Strong expertise in major gifts and philanthropy, including managing high-value donor relationships and securing significant gifts.
* Experience in corporate fundraising, including developing and managing partnerships and sponsorships.
* Solid background in grant fundraising and management, including oversight of applications, reporting, and compliance.
* Confident user of fundraising data and CRM systems, with the ability to interpret data and produce clear, actionable reports.
* Proven team leadership and line management experience, including performance management and staff development.
* Ability to operate effectively in a hybrid working environment, with at least one day per week in the London office and two days remote.
Desirable Skills:
* Experience of leading fundraising functions through periods of transition or organisational change.
* Familiarity with UK charity fundraising regulations and best practice frameworks.
* Experience in developing or refining donor journeys and supporter engagement strategies.
* Background in integrating data insights into campaign planning and segmentation.
* Previous experience working with boards or fundraising committees.
If you are an experienced fundraising leader available to start quickly and ready to provide strategic stability and impact through to the end of November, we encourage you to apply.
Fundraising Officer, Peterborough Cathedral — £32,000
Help write the next chapter for one of England's great cathedrals. No fundraising background? Bring your relationship-building skills, we'll teach you the rest.
Peterborough Cathedral is at a genuinely exciting turning point. We're delivering an ambitious Strategic Review and Masterplan, and moving fundraising away from reactive, crisis-driven appeals towards something more strategic and sustainable, built on real relationships, better systems and disciplined stewardship. This role sits right at the heart of that shift, and whoever joins us now will help shape how it's done for years to come.
You don't need to have worked in fundraising before. We're looking for someone who knows how to build trust and manage relationships, whether that's come from sales, account management, hospitality, events, customer service, education, local government or anywhere else people-focused. If you can communicate clearly, stay organised under competing priorities, and genuinely care about doing right by the people you work with, we can teach you the fundraising craft. Full training, a structured induction and regular one-to-one support from our Head of Fundraising are all part of the package.
What you'll actually be doing:
- Looking after our donors, helping deliver our Stewardship Plan so supporters feel valued and connected, managing day-to-day donor communications, keeping our CRM in good shape, and supporting legacy and planned-giving work.
- Helping us win grants, with full training and support, you'll help prepare applications to funders like the National Lottery Heritage Fund, Historic England and the Cathedral Sustainability Fund, research new opportunities, and help build compelling cases for support.
- Building corporate and civic relationships, connecting the Cathedral with businesses and partners across the city and beyond.
- Working across the whole Cathedral community, from Finance and Marketing to Visitor Experience, Music, Learning and Worship, because fundraising here isn't a siloed function, it's woven into everything we do.
We know brilliant fundraisers come from all kinds of backgrounds, so if you don't tick every box on the person spec, we'd still love to hear from you. What matters most is your attitude, your communication skills and your willingness to learn, and a sympathy with the Cathedral's Christian ethos and values.
In return, you'll get:
- £32,000 salary, plus enrolment in the Cathedral pension scheme (post-probation)
- 37.5 hours a week on a flexible working pattern
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- A structured induction and training plan, with regular one-to-one support from the Head of Fundraising
- A genuinely rare chance to build a fundraising career inside a 900-year-old institution during a period of real, tangible change
If that sounds like the kind of role where your people skills could do something meaningful — get in touch.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Shape the future of Fréa – a unique partnership of three Irish charities working together to create greater impact.
We’re looking for an ambitious, creative fundraiser to build on a strong foundation and develop Fréa’s next generation of income and partnerships.
Fréa brings together three established Irish charities with a shared commitment to supporting Irish communities across the North of England. We believe that, by working together, we can achieve more than any of us can alone.
We are now looking for an exceptional Head of Fundraising and Development to help us realise that ambition.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced fundraiser who enjoys building relationships, spotting opportunities and turning ideas into sustainable income. You will have the freedom to shape Fréa’s fundraising approach, develop new partnerships and funding streams, and help establish the partnership as an increasingly influential and sustainable organisation.
You will build on a strong platform already created by Fréa’s existing fundraising work, while bringing fresh thinking and new energy to its next stage of development. You will work closely with senior colleagues and Boards across the three partner charities, developing compelling propositions and identifying opportunities where Fréa can achieve more by working collectively.
Importantly, this is collaborative fundraising, not competitive fundraising. Fréa’s role is to complement and add value to the excellent fundraising already undertaken by its three partners. You will need the judgement to recognise when an opportunity is best pursued by Fréa, by an individual partner, or jointly – always respecting existing relationships with funders, donors and corporate partners.
We are looking for someone who combines fundraising expertise with relationship-building, creativity and excellent partnership skills. You will be comfortable working strategically while also getting stuck into the practical business of developing networks and events, cultivating relationships and securing income.
This is a rare opportunity to help shape the fundraising direction of an emerging partnership with an established history, a strong network and significant potential for growth.
If you are excited by the idea of building something collaboratively, creating new opportunities and helping three organisations achieve greater impact together, we would love to hear from you.
If you would like an informal chat about the role please contact any of the Fréa Trustees: Ant Hanlon Chief Executive at Leeds Irish Health and Homes, Breege McDaid, Director at Irish Community Care or Patrick Morrison, Chief Executive at Irish Community Care Manchester.
To promote the welfare and inclusion of Irish communities throughout Britain, in particular, those residing in the North of England.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Head of Fundraising will work closely with our Chief Executive and will be responsible for developing and delivering a strategic fundraising programme that generates sustainable income and supports the organisation's growth aligned to ambitions. As a member of the senior leadership team, the postholder will provide strategic direction, lead fundraising initiatives across multiple income streams, build high-value partnerships and embed a culture of fundraising and income generation across the Trust, helping teams understand their role in supporter engagement and income growth.
The role will oversee all fundraising activity, including major donors / sponsors, corporate partnerships, individual giving, community fundraising, legacy giving, and fundraising events. The postholder will also have responsibility for overseeing and working closely with the Communications and Marketing team to shape compelling cases for support and ensure our impact is clearly communicated to supporters and partners.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Salary: £26,097 p.a. for 22.5 hours per week, based on a £43,495 FTE salary.
As our Fundraising Manager you will play a key part in the future success of Woodrow, with responsibility for ensuring we are meeting a minimum fundraising target of circa £250k. Working closely with both the centralised Fundraising team and the Woodrow team, you will help to secure critical funding required to both maintain and improve the centre, making an active contribution to business development, pipeline management and supporting our strategic objectives. You will be confident in crafting cases for support for both grants and corporate audiences, as well as engaging with the local community in a fundraising capacity and organising corporate volunteering days. You will nurture and steward existing supporters, as well as seek out new opportunities to build on, including hosting cultivation events. Your overall aim is to ensure Woodrow can continue to operate, innovate, and thrive so it continues to welcome youth organisations, schools, and community groups every year.
What you will be doing
- Researching and maintaining an active pipeline of potential supporters across Trusts & Foundations, High Net Worth Individuals, Corporates, and local community groups.
- Developing and submitting tailored applications and proposals to potential funders.
- Working closely with the Director of Fundraising & Communications and Head of Centre to ensure we collaborate effectively in nurturing and stewarding existing funders and supporters.
- Managing key grant maker and corporate relationships.
- Creating and maintaining a compelling case for support for Woodrow’s needs.
- Working closely with the Director of Fundraising & Communications and the Head of Centre to ensure your funding applications align with the Centre’s plans and projects.
- Acting as an ambassador for Woodrow through off-site visits and pitches to potential funders.
- Engaging with and hosting existing and prospective partners on site at Woodrow.
- Organising local cultivation events e.g. coffee mornings, breakfast briefings, network lunches.
- Exploring new fundraising sources e.g., crowdfunding, challenge events, digital giving.
- Reporting to existing funders as required.
- Regular reporting on progress against annual fundraising targets.
- Engaging and building a new network of local corporate volunteering opportunities.
- Supporting the London Corporate Partnerships team with organising CSR days at Woodrow.
What you bring to the role
Knowledge and Experience
- Experience working in a fundraising environment, providing the highest levels of stewardship across a variety of prospects and partners.
- Proven track record of meeting fundraising income targets of circa £250k+ per year.
- Experience organising and hosting fundraising cultivation events.
- Experience managing a complex workload, with an ability to prioritise and make confident, effective decisions when faced with conflicting priorities.
- Strong written communication skills and experience developing compelling proposals and applications across a range of opportunities.
- Experience working with and getting the best from internal stakeholders to ensure we meet fundraising objectives.
Attributes and Behaviours
- Articulate communicator with a confident negotiation technique.
- Impeccable interpersonal, relationship-building and networking skills, able to quickly establish rapport across a range of personas.
- Strong collaborator who works proactively and closely with internal colleagues.
- Customer centric mindset and a firm commitment to customer excellence.
- Composed demeanor and calm under pressure, able to dynamically problem solve.
- Outstanding organisational skills, able to effectively prioritise a complex and varied workload.
- Strong analytical thinker with meticulous attention to detail.
- Self-motivated with a positive attitude, strong work ethic and a flexible approach to work.
- Passionate and demonstrably committed to improving the lives of children and young people.
- Absolute commitment to London Youth’s principles of equality, diversity and inclusion.
You will be able to demonstrate our values of being:
- Ambitious
- Collaborative
- Inclusive
- Accountable
If this role is for you, please submit your application through London Youth's careers page. It is essential that in your written cover letter you give evidence and examples of proven experience/skills for the 'what you bring to the role' criteria.
Why work at Woodrow High House
- Healthcare Cashback Plan to help cover your healthcare essentials.
- Free access for you and your family to the Employee Assistance Programme.
- Free onsite parking.
- Branded quality uniform provided.
- Free access to the 'Headspace' wellbeing app.
- Free access to the Charity Mentoring Network, as a mentee or mentor.
- Free tea and coffee available in 'Tea & Coffee Bar'.
- Free meals provided whilst on duty when the kitchen is serving young people in residence.
- Magnificent location on an historic estate surrounded by nature.
- You'll be working with a fantastic team of passionate colleagues across London Youth.
- An outstanding culture and ethos where staff and visitors enjoy, challenge, and achieve.
- Occasional supply of sweet - sometimes savoury - always yummy - treats are guaranteed.
- You will be making a difference to the lives of young people!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Hours: 30–35 hours per week
Location: Home-based*
Reporting to: CEO
*This is a home-based role. However, the successful candidate will need to be based within reasonable travelling distance of London and our programme activity, with the ability to travel to meetings and visits within a day where required. We therefore anticipate that applicants based in Scotland, Ireland, West Wales or the far South West may find the role impractical.
This position is being re-advertised; previous candidates need not apply.
Be part of a mission that's transforming children's futures through food, farming and the countryside
For more than 45 years, The Country Trust has been connecting children from the UK's most disadvantaged communities with the land that sustains us all. Through inspiring farm visits, food education and countryside experiences, we've already reached more than 600,000 children, and we're just getting started.
We're entering an exciting new chapter as we develop our next organisational strategy, and we're looking for an experienced fundraising leader to help shape our future.
This is an outstanding opportunity for an ambitious and strategic fundraiser to join our Senior Leadership Team and lead the next phase of our income growth, enabling even more children to benefit from our life-changing programmes.
About the role
As Head of Fundraising, you'll provide strategic leadership across all fundraising activity while remaining hands-on in securing major income and developing key relationships.
You'll lead a dedicated fundraising team, drive innovation, strengthen fundraising systems and processes, and develop a sustainable fundraising strategy that diversifies income across:
- Trusts and foundations
- Corporate partnerships
- Major donors
- Individual giving
- Legacies
- Gaming and Streaming for Good
- Emerging fundraising opportunities
Working closely with the CEO, Senior Leadership Team, Digital and IT colleagues, you'll help embed new fundraising systems, champion data-driven decision making and ensure fundraising excellence across the organisation.
About you
We're looking for an inspiring fundraising leader who combines strategic thinking with practical delivery.
You'll bring:
- Significant senior-level fundraising leadership experience
- A proven track record of securing substantial income across multiple fundraising streams
- Experience developing and delivering fundraising strategies that drive sustainable growth
- Strong leadership skills with experience developing high-performing teams
- Excellent relationship-building, communication and influencing skills
- Financial and commercial awareness, including budgeting and forecasting
- Knowledge of fundraising regulation, GDPR and fundraising best practice
- A passion for improving opportunities for disadvantaged children
Experience developing new income streams, digital fundraising and CRM systems would be particularly valuable.
Why join us?
At The Country Trust, you'll be joining an ambitious charity where collaboration, learning and innovation are at the heart of everything we do.
We offer:
- Flexible working
- 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (FTE)
- Workplace pension
- Homeworking allowance
- Mileage and agreed travel expenses
- A supportive, values-led culture
- The opportunity to shape our future strategy and make a lasting difference to children's lives
We're committed to building a diverse and inclusive team that reflects the communities we serve and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds.
Key dates
Closing date: 11:59pm, Sunday 13th September
Interviews from: Monday 21st September
The Country Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.
We are a small, dynamic national education charity dedicated to bringing alive the working countryside for children least able to access it.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About Woman's Trust
The charity was established in 1996 to meet the gap in specialist mental health services. Woman’s Trust is led by and for women and aims to ensure that women affected by domestic abuse can live a life free from further harm and abuse. Our approach is trauma-informed and person-centred, empowering survivors on their journey to recovery from the trauma. We are committed to a positive, inclusive and equitable environment for our staff, service users and volunteers.
Alongside delivering our existing 1-1 counselling, self-development workshops and therapeutic support groups for women who have experienced domestic abuse, we are focused on developing our innovative mental health services for young women and girls, delivering new peer-led support groups and providing therapeutic groups to children and their mothers. We are also committed to developing further awarenessraising workshops and training for professionals, building on our research and policy to improve systems nationally.
About the role
The Head of Fundraising and Development role offers an exceptional opportunity to shape Woman’s Trust’s income strategy, develop new partnerships and play a central role in the organisation’s next phase of growth.
We are seeking an established income-generation leader who combines strategic and commercial judgement with a willingness to remain hands-on. The successful candidate will have a strong record of securing significant income, identifying new opportunities and building effective relationships with funders, commissioners and partners. They will also be a constructive and positive senior colleague: someone who works collaboratively, communicates clearly, takes ownership and contributes actively to the success of the wider organisation.
The role will oversee the development and implementation of the fundraising strategy and funding pipeline. Additionally, it will ensure the maintenance and growth of excellent relationships with both existing and prospective funders, including the stewardship of grants and timely reporting. Responsibilities will also include reviewing, updating, and developing service budgets, as well as overseeing or coordinating the submission of high-quality bids, funding approaches, and events.
As a member of the senior leadership team, this post will work cross-departmentally and will contribute to the overall strategy of Woman’s Trust, working closely with the CEO and the Board of Trustees. You will lead and line manage the Trust and Statutory Fundraising Manager, Fundraising Manager and Data Impact and Insights Manager. You will deliver a direct income target for each year, with a focus on the development and tendering of statutory commissioning.
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week.
Location: Woman’s Trust premises including co-location with statutory partners and community partnership locations.Woman’s Trust operates a hybrid working model with a minimum of 50% to be on-site.
In return, we can offer:
- 25 days' holiday + 3 days at Christmas + Public holidays
- Hybrid & flexible working - office based with minimum of 50% of working hours in Woman’s Trust London office, we also support mutually agreed flexible working arrangements
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Mandatory job-related training
- Individual staff professional development budget
- A caring, committed and highly collaborative environment
- Several social events/lunches per year
- Friendly, all women team
To find out more and apply with your CV, please visit our website via the apply button.
Please note, CVs and cover letters should be sent in Word format.
Closing date: 31st August 2026.
First stage interviews (online): 22nd September 2026.
Second stage interviews: 28th September 2026.
Please note, this post is open to female applicants only – Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1 applies.


