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A fantastic opportunity to join a small but growing team of committed staff working to support children with brain tumours and their families.

Leading our T&F applications, you will have a deep-understanding of the trusts and foundations (as well as corporate foundations) landscape and you will have experience of working with Senior Management Teams to ensure successful applications for larger grants (£20k+).  You will have proven success in securing multi-year funding and building healthy pipelines with the skills to write compelling and evidence-based applications and reports.

Remote role with travel to our Cambridge office at least quarterly.

We are looking for someone who:

• Understands the power of sport to unite and uplift communities.
• Brings senior leadership experience in the required competencies of fundraising, communications and income strategy.
• Is confident managing relationships with high-value funders and partners.
• Has a deep understanding of inclusive storytelling and impact measurement.
• Can think big, act boldly, and build a strong and sustainable future for our movement.

We continue to be focused on our vision to create an inclusive world for all, driven by the power of sport, through which people with intellectual disabilities live active, healthy and fulfilling lives. 

We are looking for people who are passionate about Special Olympics and are completely aligned with our values. We are authentic. We act with honesty, integrity and respect. We are creative and innovative. We love to embrace difference and doing things differently. We are brave, courageous, resilient and determined. We listen and are led by the voice of our athletes. We are always kind. We are Inclusion in Action.

We are continuing to build a high-performing team who care for each other and care about our cause. Our athletes are incredibly inspirational, courageous and insightful people, and they deserve a team who are equally committed and passionate about our mission.

Do you want to work with a vibrant, dynamic and youth driven organisation that is committed to creating healthy futures for British children by improving the food system?

Be part of the creative, agile and growing team behind Bite Back 2030’s exceptional teenage activists. Join us as our Communications & Content Senior Manager (parental leave cover) and contribute to our journey to help make the food system healthier and fairer.  See below for more details about the role and how to apply.

 

About the Role

We are seeking a confident, experienced and mission-driven Communications & Content Senior Manager to join Bite Back on a fixed-term parental leave cover contract. This role will take on the leadership of Bite Back's content and communications function during a critical and exciting time. You'll be stepping into an award winning, insight-led, youth-centred organisation that is transforming the way food system campaigning is done in the UK.

 

This role requires a bold and dynamic communicator who can lead storytelling, oversee content strategy, and guide a high-performing team to deliver integrated campaigns across our owned and earned channels. We’re looking for someone with a strong editorial eye, people management skills, and the confidence to lead in cross-organisational settings. You’ll work closely with our campaigners, young spokespeople, and senior team to ensure we continue delivering creative, culturally relevant and impactful communications.

 

The Comms & Content Senior Manager will be responsible for leading our creative storytelling. They will oversee the production of high quality content for all of Bite Back’s channels and communications moments. They will be a strong leader, serving as a guardian for our brand narrative and upskilling the team to deliver high quality content tailored to the channels and audiences that will advance Bite Back’s impact. They will support the Head of Communications with the execution of Bite Back’s overarching communications strategy, ensuring our content and media coverage consistently contribute to our brand and campaigns objectives.

 

Skills and Experience 

The ideal candidate would have the following:

Essential

• Demonstrable experience in leading content strategy and production across multiple social platforms

• Experience managing communications teams and working cross-functionally

• Strong editorial and storytelling skills, with the ability to adapt tone and format

• Comfort working at pace and in reactive media environments

• A collaborative mindset with strong relationship-building skills

• Familiarity with analytics and insight tools to inform content development

• A commitment to Bite Back’s values: Fresh, Resilient, Respectful, Energetic, Real

Desirable

• Experience in a youth-facing or campaigning organisation

• Understanding of UK food systems, public health, or policy comms

 

Please see our Job Description and application pack for more information on the role, key responsibilities and instructions on how to apply.

 

At Bite Back 2030 we are committed to ensuring our staff is representative of the diverse world around us and therefore we encourage candidates with a range of lived and professional experiences to apply. We particularly welcome applications from people of colour, LGBTQ+ people and disabled people. We will use positive action under the Equality Act 2010 to appoint from these underrepresented groups if two candidates are equally qualified. 

Please note: Owing to the nature of this role, any offer of employment with Bite Back will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.

PR and Communucations Manager

Responsible to: Head of Fundraising and Communications

Hours: 35 hous per week

Location: Hybrid working, home and office based - Amersham, Buckinghamshire

Job Description

We’re looking for a dynamic and imaginative communications professional to help raise the profile of Roald Dahl’s Marvellous Children’s Charity, drive engagement and expand our reach and influence. You’ll share the extraordinary impact of our Roald Dahl Nurses, capturing and telling powerful stories of seriously ill children and their families in ways that inspire, engage, and drive action.

From securing local and national media coverage to building authentic relationships with celebrity supporters, you’ll use your creativity and energy to keep our profile high and our mission front and centre.

The PR and Communications Manager will explore innovative methods to promote the brand and its activities to the right audiences through targeted campaigns, significantly contributing to the fundraising efforts of the organisation. You will be working as part of a collaborative and supportive Fundraising and Communications Team, working closely with the Brand and Marketing Manager and Director of Fundraising and Communications.

If you have the skills and experience described and have a passion for making life better for seriously ill children, we’d love to hear from you.

Responsibilities to Include:

PR & Media

· Enhance the charity’s profile among targeted audiences through strategic PR activities and diverse media channels, both B2C and B2B.

· Proactively cultivate, build and maintain relationships with media partners at local, regional, and national levels in both trade and consumer media, including print, online, and broadcast platforms, as well as with individual journalists.

· Write compelling and clear press releases, blogs, articles, and statements to effectively communicate our messages.

· Respond promptly to press enquiries for comments, views, and supporting information, and maximise opportunities for further engagement on relevant topics.

· Support the fundraising team by highlighting partner stories, managing PR efforts, and supporting events.

· Lead the pursuit of media-related funding opportunities, such as The Times and Sunday Times Christmas Appeal and corporate opportunities like BGC and ICAP days.

· Manage nominations for relevant awards to gain recognition and support for the charity.

· Pursue and implement strategic media partnerships to enhance visibility and outreach.

· Work with the Chief Executive to liaise with Her Majesty, The Queen’s press office when applicable, particularly on key events

Content Creation & Storytelling

· Gather and write compelling stories to share our impact with funders, supporters and media through interviews our families, ensuring brand compliance and accessibility.

· Ensure consent is obtained and materials are stored securely in line with GDPR and privacy policy.

Celebrity and Talent Management

· Strategically manage our ambassador programme, keeping our mission prominent and visible, including securing new patrons and ambassadors

· Build authentic relationships with a network of celebrities and influencers to champion our cause.

· Create memorable moments and engaging content with famous supporters that resonate with audiences.

· Ensure our values and vision are highlighted in every celebrity collaboration.

Communications

· Develop, implement, and manage a comprehensive Communications plan that aligns with our mission and goals and marketing and brand work, maximising the impact of planned activities

· Ensure our story is told in the most compelling way by collaborating with our Programmes team, Roald Dahl Nurses, and their patients and families to create evidence-based, impactful case stories, imagery, videos, and films.

· Create and deliver both long-term and annual communications strategies, addressing local, regional, and national activities.

· Handle crisis communications professionally and efficiently, maintaining the charity’s reputation.

· Work collaboratively with internal teams and external partners (including funders) to ensure consistent and effective communication across all channels.

· Track and evaluate the effectiveness of communications activities and campaigns, providing regular reports and insights to senior management.

· Work with Director of Fundraising and Communications and Brand and Marketing manager to lead the creation, development, and implementation of impactful awareness and fundraising campaigns that amplify our messages, expand our reach, drive growth, and maximise income generation

· Forge partnerships with key stakeholders, including media, to extend the reach of our campaigns.

· Develop and manage effective relationships with relevant internal and external stakeholders, including supporters and trustees, media, other charities, companies, and healthcare professionals.

Teamwork & Administration

· Analyse communications quarterly, preparing information for the trustee sub-committees with up-to-date coverage examples to share with the team and Board.

· Monitor and share relevant charity and media with the wider team and Trustees

· Keep shared drive and CRM (Beacon) records up to date.

· Participate in team meetings across fundraising, programmes, and communications.

Other Information

This job description helps the post holder to understand their main duties. It is not exhaustive, and the role’s duties may change from time to time, in discussion with the post holder and consistent with the level of responsibility appropriate to the grade of the post.

- The post holder will be required to travel within the UK, for example to visit with partners or to attend meetings in other parts of the country. This may occasionally require overnight stays.

- The post holder may also be required to undertake occasional evening and weekend work when, for example, to meet with families, attend events or need to meet with partners.  There is flexibility with hours during the working week in acknowledgment of this.

- Roald Dahl’s Marvellous Children’s Charity is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. Confirmation of appointment will be subject to a satisfactory standard Disclosure and Barring Service check.

- The appointment is subject to the satisfactory completion of a probation period.

- Roald Dahl’s Marvellous Children’s Charity is committed to achieving the highest standards of service and employment practice. We give equal opportunity to everyone, regardless of background. While our offices are not currently accessible for people with significant mobility difficulties, we will make all reasonable adjustments to allow the most suitable candidate to perform their role effectively.

- The post holder will have the right to work in the UK.

We’re recruiting for a brilliant, committed and experienced Service Manager to lead the delivery of Ella’s service model. Leading the frontline team, the postholder will need to demonstrate a person-centred approach to ensure the provision of an excellent aftercare service for women who have experienced trafficking and/or sexual exploitation. As part of the management team, the postholder will contribute towards the development of Ella’s services.

You will be a skilled communicator, capable of developing strong partnerships and working effectively with other community organisations and agencies across London. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key part in enable women who have survived trafficking and other forms of violence to recover and rebuild their lives.

Two reasons why you should join Ella’s
 

1. You will make a difference: Ella’s is a London-based organisation working with women who have survived trafficking and sexual exploitation. Join us, and be a crucial part of ensuring survivors have all they need to recover and build lives that are safe and free.
    

2. You will work in a great place: We are a passionate, growing organisation. Last time we asked, 100% said they would recommend Ella’s as a place to work. As a team, we are strong, women-led, authentic, professional, fun and supportive of one another. 

 

Job description and person specification

Service delivery

• Lead the day-to-day management of Ella’s safe houses, and outreach services

• Ensure all caseworkers provide high-quality, holistic support tailored to each woman’s needs

• Ensure casework systems are used consistently and effectively across the team

• Oversee accurate and timely completion of risk assessments, support plans, and case notes

• Provide emotional support and hands-on casework guidance where needed

• Coordinate referrals and ensure women are welcomed into the service with care and dignity

• Lead regular reviews of support plans to ensure women are progressing through recovery stages

• Ensure a smooth and responsive referral process into Ella’s services

• Ensure all data is kept up to date for monitoring, evaluation, safeguarding, and reporting purposes

• Contribute service data to support funding applications and impact reporting

• Provide regular service updates to the Head of Services and contribute to strategic conversations

Volunteer coordination

• Induct, train and oversee social work students and/or interns placed within the home

• Ensure relevant policies and procedures are upheld by self, all volunteers and visitors who come into contact with survivors

• Adhere to and ensure all students and interns have a good knowledge of Ella’s casework management forms and recording systems and oversee the consistent use of these

• Provide regular supervision to students and interns

Safeguarding & health and safety

• Act as Safeguarding Lead for frontline services

• Manage all safeguarding concerns in line with Ella’s policies and procedures

• Work with the Head of Services and Safeguarding Trustee to strengthen safeguarding culture and processes

• Promote a safe working environment for staff and service users, including regular risk assessments

• Ensure all frontline staff are trained and confident in safeguarding procedures

• Respond calmly and professionally to emergency situations

• Protect the confidentiality and security of all Ella’s locations

• Ensure robust procedures are in place for health and safety across safe houses

Team management

• Provide line management, supervision, and ongoing support to accommodation and outreach caseworkers.

• Lead recruitment, induction, and training for frontline staff and interns.

• Manage the internship programme, including allocation, supervision, and development.

• Coordinate regular team meetings and reflective practice sessions.

• Support wellbeing of all frontline staff in partnership with Ella’s HR Officer.

• Oversee team and managers rotas and ensure staffing for on-call cover.

• Contribute to the recruitment and retention of a strong volunteer and intern team.

• Monitor and review demanding caseloads to support effective casework and prevent burnout.

Service development and partnerships

• Identify gaps and opportunities for improvement in service delivery.

• Implement structural changes to improve quality and efficiency of support.

• Build and maintain local partnerships within the VAWG and anti-trafficking sectors.

• Represent Ella’s at operational-level partnership and multi-agency meetings.

• Contribute to the development of service-related policies, ensuring input from staff and survivors.

• Work alongside the Head of Services and senior management team to shape future service plans.

Benefits

• Part of a small team, delivering a dynamic organisation changing women’s lives, supporting and empowering them to build their futures.

• We are always developing and growing so you will have the opportunity to give direction and vision to the work and to work alongside a committed team.

• Access to a professional supervisor.

• 28 day holiday, plus bank holidays.

Special conditions

• An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be undertaken.

• This post is restricted to women due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement section under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.

• The role is subject to a 6-month probationary period.

• The postholder is expected to take part in the out of hours on-call service.

• Ability and willingness to work flexibly, and at all Ella’s locations as required, is necessary for this role - it is therefore suited to someone with quick and easy access to London based properties in the case of emergencies.

More about Ella’s
Ella’s is a London-based organisation working with women who have survived trafficking and sexual exploitation. Our mission is to do everything we can to ensure survivors have all they need to recover and build lives that are safe and free. 

Here is a summary of our main activities:
 

• We run six safe houses. This supported accommodation is crucial for survivors, until they are ready and able to live independently. 

• We provide regular support for women and families in neighbourhoods across London, and many more further afield when they need us. 

• We speak out on issues affecting the women we work with. We care deeply about survivors of trafficking and exploitation and want to see a world where these crimes are not tolerated. 

Ella’s is an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and communities, as we believe having a diverse team adds value and positively impacts our service. 

We actively encourage applicants from BAME backgrounds, LGBTQ+ applicants and those with disabilities. We are committed to equality and diversity within our organisation.

Job title: Deputy Director of Global Development, Asia
Salary: circa £80,000 to £90,000
Location: Hybrid/South Kensington and White City (with travel to other Imperial campuses/meetings as required).

This role is based at Imperial’s White City campus. This role is a hybrid role, and the post holder will normally be expected to work 60% of their time onsite or out on university business.

Imperial College London seeks an accomplished and strategic development professional for the position of Deputy Director of Global Development, Asia – a key position as we prepare to launch our first university-wide fundraising and alumni engagement campaign.

Imperial is one of the world’s great universities, ranked second globally and first in the UK and Europe. Our excellence in research and education is matched by our commitment to solving global challenges - from climate resilience and global health to transformative technologies and sustainable innovation.

As a member of the Principal Gifts and Global team, you will lead our development efforts across Asia and also oversee fundraising in the Middle East and Africa. Working closely with colleagues in Advancement and in partnership with senior academic and university leadership, you will shape and deliver the College’s philanthropic strategy in these regions. The role will be central to cultivating major philanthropic relationships, supporting regional engagement for Imperial’s President and senior representatives, and contributing to the wider success of our global campaign.

Reporting to the Director of Development: Principal Gifts and Global and working closely with senior leadership across the university and the Advancement Division, you will lead a high-performing team focused on principal gifts and international development. You will also serve as the strategic lead for Asia, while overseeing development efforts in the Middle East and Africa.

This is a unique opportunity to shape and lead our engagement with high-net-worth individuals and stakeholders across these regions, connecting them to Imperial’s world-leading research and innovation ecosystem.

This position is an opportunity for an experienced fundraiser with international vision, deep cultural awareness, and a strong record of securing significant gifts. The role will require diplomacy, strategic insight, and the ability to operate effectively within a complex global institution. Experience working across Asia and fluency in one or more Asian languages would be advantageous.

If you share our belief in the transformative potential of STEMB and are inspired by the chance to help deliver lasting global impact through education and research, we encourage you to consider this unique opportunity.

This is one of three exceptional opportunities to join our dynamic team. As we continue to expand our international presence, we are recruiting for the following key leadership roles:

• Director of Development: Principal Gifts & Global
• Deputy of Global Development, North America

Each of these roles offers a unique opportunity to shape our strategic direction and build impactful partnerships.

Interested?

Please familiarise yourself with the attached Candidate Pack.

To apply, please submit a CV and covering letter.

Further Information

Imperial College is partnering with Constellate Global Talent on this search.

No agencies please.

St Martin-in-the-Fields Charity (SMITFC) is looking for a strategic, relationship-driven Trusts and Foundations Manager to help shape the future of our income generation from charitable trusts and foundations. This is a pivotal role within our Philanthropy, Trusts and Foundations Team, working to ensure that we not only maintain but significantly grow our sustainable income streams in support of people experiencing homelessness and extreme vulnerability.

Working alongside the Philanthropy Manager and Prospect Researcher, this role will be responsible for identifying and securing new 5-6 figure+ gifts, maintaining and deepening engagement with our existing funding partners and developing a pipeline of future funding opportunities designed to spread risk and build for a reliable, realistic income growth over time.

Key Responsibilities

 The successful candidate will:

• Work with the Head of Philanthropy, Trusts and Foundations (P&TF) to develop the Charity’s Trust and Foundations growth strategy ensuring it maximises sustainable net income from both general and restricted Trust and Foundation funding sources, diversifies income and starts to spread income timelines away from a reliance on our Christmas appeal period.
• Work collaboratively across the charity to acquire an excellent knowledge and understanding of SMITFC values and programmes, to inform the creation of bespoke donor materials, cases for support, funding proposals and reports.
• Lead on the creation and submission of bespoke proposals and reports to existing Trusts and Foundations, maintaining accurate development and submission deadlines and excellent records of progress and outcomes on CRM.
• Lead on the cultivation and maintenance of strong relationships with existing funders and trustees, identifying opportunities for key decision makers to become active and engaged in the Charity’s activities, whilst gaining a greater understanding of a project’s long term aims and consequent impact.
• Work in collaboration with the Prospect Researcher to develop a pipeline of new 5-6 figure + Trusts and Foundations prospects able to give within the next 3 years.
• Lead on the bespoke stewardship and engagement of newly identified 5-6 figure + Trusts and Foundations prospects and ensure that submission deadlines are met, and reporting schedules observed.
• Work with the P&TF team to deliver our annual Christmas Appeal – to include the development of the P&TF Christmas Appeal 2025, deliver the annual Christmas Appeal Launch event, and optimize the use of social medial and other platforms to reach potential new funders over the Christmas period and beyond.
• Work with the P&TF team to develop the high value offering for the 100 Anniversary appeal 2026.
• Ensure that resources and budgets are managed effectively and provide Trust and Foundation fundraising financial information as required by the Head of P&TF – including contributing to income risk assessments, identifying gaps or shifts in funding and support contingency planning with the wider P&TF team.
• Ensure accurate records of funding opportunities, donor contact details and prospect research are maintained across CRM and finance systems.
• Work collaboratively with SMITF partner charities to align stewardship, donor asks and maximise income.

Experience and Skills

We are looking for someone who has:

• A positive, collaborative, creative mindset, who likes working as a part of high functioning team and enjoys building relationships across an organisation whilst having the confidence and autonomy to drive things forward and advocate for doing things differently.
• A strong record of securing and managing major Trust and Foundation partnerships, including six-figure grants.
• Demonstrable experience of building tailored cases for support to a range of funders
• Experience of collaborating with internal teams in the creation of funding proposals and reports.
• Experience engaging with senior stakeholders, including trustees and high-level volunteers.
• Experience of balancing managing relationships with high value funders, managing expectations and negotiating challenges.
• Experience of optimizing prospect research to identify and develop a funding pipeline
• Experience of optimising CRM systems to help monitor and report on fundraising activity.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with a proven ability to produce persuasive proposals.
• Experience of managing multiple deadlines and a varied, demanding workload.
• Sound knowledge of fundraising from Trusts and Foundations and current sector trends

Our Team: We are friendly, ambitious, creative bunch, who value and maintain relationships of trust and transparency with our donors. We all work flexibly between home and the office but love to come together to plan, get creative and enjoy some lunch in the Crypt at St Martins Church.

About us: St Martin in the Fields Charity exists so that everyone can have a safe place to call home, and the support they need to keep it. To achieve is, we work with individuals, frontline workers and community organisations, providing people who are at risk of losing their homes, or urgently need to find a place to live, with grants from our Emergency Fund – and the support they need to keep that home. And we advocate for real and lasting change at a local and national level, using insights and data drawn from our direct experience with individuals, frontline workers and community organisations.

How to apply: Please submit your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role to Gurpreet Virdee via email.

Please note that we ask candidates to refrain from using AI-generated responses to any questions in the application process. We value authentic and personal responses to better understand your unique experiences and qualifications. If you have any concerns or require reasonable adjustments, please let us know.

Executive Director (4 Day Work Week)

For over 30 years, The Women's Budget Group (WBG) has influenced UK policy through rigorous gendered economic analysis. Our work is cited in Parliament, the media, and by campaigners across civil society. We’re proud of our collaborative culture, our commitment to intersectional feminism, and our track record of impact—from budget assessments to grassroots training.

We are now seeking a visionary Executive Director to lead our nationally respected feminist economics organisation into its next chapter. If you're passionate about social justice, thrive at the intersection of research, policy and activism, and want to reshape how the economy works—and for whom, we would love to hear from you.

As Executive Director, you will:

• Lead strategy and organisational development with integrity and care
• Interpret macro-economic concepts to develop, articulate and defend advocacy positions. (Independently and alongside subject matter experts.)
• Represent WBG to senior stakeholders across government, media, and civil society
• Oversee research, communications, training, and impact measurement
• Drive fundraising and ensure financial sustainability
• Foster a high-performing, inclusive team culture

We are seeking a strategic thinker with vision and drive who holds a collaborative, inclusive and empowering leadership style. You will be able to demonstrate high integrity, resilience and adaptability, and perform comfortably in ambiguity and complexity. Seeing beyond immediate outputs towards longer-term systems change.

You will:

• Be committed to women’s rights and equality, understanding how intersecting inequalities affect different women
• Hold recent, demonstrable experience engaging with macroeconomic issues
• Possess either some qualification in Economics, or clear evidence of equivalent professional expertise.
• Hold experience in a senior leadership policy, research, advocacy, or campaigning role
• Thrive in communicating an organisation's mission across all mediums, including public speaking and live media interviews
• Excel in building trusted relationships with the likes of government, civil society, academia and grassroots movements
• Possess robust financial acumen, with experience overseeing budgets, ensuring sustainability, and cultivating and stewarding funding relationships

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, especially those whose lived experience reflects the structural inequalities we seek to address. Job shares and flexible working arrangements are strongly encouraged.

How to apply

WBG is partnering with Doing Good Recruitment on this appointment. The full job pack can be found attached and also on their jobs page.

If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, please do let them know; we’re committed to making this process inclusive and accessible.

To help us monitor how we’re doing and identify any barriers in our recruitment process, we invite all applicants to complete the Equal Opportunities Monitoring form found on Doing Good Recruitment’s application page.

Interviews commence late September/early October

Job title: Deputy Director of Global Development, North America

Salary: circa £80,000 to £90,000

Location: Hybrid/South Kensington and White City (with travel to other Imperial campuses/meetings as required).

We are recruiting the exciting position of Deputy Director of Global Development, North America. This is an opportunity to drive Imperial’s ambitious fundraising efforts in North America as we embark on our first comprehensive campaign.

Imperial is a world-leading university, ranked 2nd in the world and 1st in the UK and Europe. Our research performance is unparalleled in Europe; real-world impact is in our DNA.  From climate science to AI, medicine to sustainable engineering, our research and teaching are shaping the future and addressing some of the world’s most urgent challenges.

Our placing in the rankings is a by-product of our work to nurture an environment where our staff and students are valued and can thrive. Imperial is focused on offering the best possible education, conducting high-quality research and innovating to make the world a better place.

This is an exciting opportunity to join us at a moment of extraordinary momentum. Reporting to the Director of Development: Principal Gifts and Global, you will lead fundraising efforts for North America. You will be responsible for achieving ambitious campaign goals, working closely with senior colleagues across Advancement, and engaging with the President and other senior leaders to support Imperial’s international presence and profile in the region.

You will have strong track record in securing major gifts and engaging high-level donors with the ability to navigate complex institutional relationships with professionalism and diplomacy. The role requires regular travel to North America.

If you are inspired by the chance to help deliver lasting global impact through education and research leading positive change and believe in the power of STEMB to shape a better world, we would love to hear from you.

Interested?

Please familiarise yourself with the attached Candidate Pack.

To apply, please submit a CV and covering letter.

This is one of three exceptional opportunities to join our dynamic team. As we continue to expand our international presence, we are recruiting for the following roles:

• Director of Development: Principal Gifts & Global
• Deputy of Global Development, Asia

Each of these roles offers a unique opportunity to shape our strategic direction and build impactful partnerships.

Further Information

Imperial College is partnering with Constellate Global Talent on this search.

No agencies please.

This role can be based in any of our UK offices. Our locations are Cardiff, Edinburgh, London, and Warrington

You will be required to attend the office for a minimum of 2 days per week with the option to work remotely for the remaining 3 days.

About us

Christian Aid exists to create a world where everyone can live a full life, free from poverty. We are a global movement of people, churches and local organisations who passionately champion dignity, equality and justice worldwide. We are the changemakers, the peacemakers, the mighty of heart.

We're committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, and recognise the value this brings in forming strong, creative and high performing teams. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, and from those with experience from outside of the voluntary sector. And no, you don't have to be Christian to work here - we encourage people of all faiths and none to apply. We just ask that everyone lives out our values of dignity, equality, justice and love. We value a good work-life balance, so we're open to part-time and flexible working. We also offer hybrid working for our office-based colleagues and the option of being a homeworker for most of our roles too.

Learn about our vision, mission and values

About the role

At Christian Aid, we believe lasting change happens when people work together for justice. Our supporters are at the heart of that change and we're now looking for a Supporter Experience Manager to shape how thousands of people connect with our mission.

This is a unique opportunity to design and deliver Christian Aid's first unified supporter journey framework, creating seamless, inspiring experiences that drive engagement, giving, and long-term loyalty.

Reporting to the Head of Public Fundraising, but working across the wider department and beyond, this role will:

-Lead our first Supporter Experience Strategy, uniting teams across the organisation.

-Map, refine, and innovate supporter journeys, identifying opportunities for deeper connection.

-Harness data and supporter insights to drive evidence-based decisions.

-Foster innovation, testing new technologies and approaches to enhance engagement.

-Train and equip teams to deliver consistently excellent supporter experiences.

About you

In addition to a passion for Supporter Experience, some of the essential skills and experience we're looking for are:

-Significant experience in a supporter experience role or delivering journey strategy.

-A track record creating and delivering multichannel communications.

-Strong data and analytical skills to refine approaches and measure success.

-Excellent collaboration, influencing, and project management abilities.

Experience with CRM systems, matrix management, KPI measurement or leading change initiatives is desirable, but most importantly, you'll have a supporter-first mindset and the drive to inspire meaningful connections. You'll also be committed to Christian Aid's vision to see a world where everyone can live a full life free from poverty and injustice.

Further information

At Christian Aid we strive to be an inclusive and diverse employer and recognise the value that this brings in helping to build strong, creative and high performing teams.

We are actively encouraging racialised minorities, LGBTQ+, people with disabilities, returning parents or carers who are re-entering work after a career break, people with caring responsibilities, people from low socioeconomic backgrounds, women, and older workers to apply. This is because these groups are under-represented within our teams, especially at senior level, and we recognise and value the contributions members of these groups make to strong, creative and high performing teams.

We have a strong Christian ethos, and we encourage applications from all faiths. Applicants will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of and sympathy with Christian Aid's faith identity.

All successful candidates will require a DBS/police check appropriate to the role and location and a Counter Terrorism Sanction check as part of your clearance for commencing your role with us. We also participate in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information as part of the referencing process from job applicants' previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

This role requires applicants to have the right to live and work in the country where this position is based and undertake the role that you have been offered. If you are successful and we make you an offer for the role, we will be required to conduct a right to work check on your immigration status in the UK. We will contact you regarding the documentation you will need to provide to evidence this.

You can expect a wide range of rewards and benefits, please refer to the benefits booklet for your location to see our full list of employee benefits.

For Salary details for this role, please refer to the Salary band by location.

Who we are:

Muslim Aid is a UK faith-based international development organisation that provides support to communities around the world affected by disasters, conflict, or endemic poverty without regard to their social, religious, or ethnic background. 

Established in 1985, Muslim Aid has facilitated the engagement of the British Muslim and non-Muslim community in support of its work in a variety of ways. Over the years, its humanitarian work has included responses to major crises around the world including, famine in East Africa, earthquakes and flooding in Pakistan and Bangladesh as well as conflicts in Syria and Yemen. 

We place strong emphasis on long-term development projects that build the capacity of local people to help themselves. In addition to the 5 country offices worldwide we also work with multiple partner offices focusing on sustainable Development Programmes and providing humanitarian relief during times of crisis.

Summary of the role:

The Director of Income Generation & Marketing will lead the design and delivery of an ambitious, innovative, and sustainable income generation and marketing strategy. This role is responsible for significantly growing Muslim Aid’s financial resources, enhancing its brand presence in the UK and internationally, and expanding its footprint in new and emerging economic markets, ensuring all activity is firmly aligned to Muslim Aid’s mission and values.

The Director will drive high impact fundraising initiatives across multiple channels, working closely with Country Directors, global teams, and other SLT colleagues to unlock new funding opportunities, diversity income streams and maximise donor engagement. They will cultivate strategic partnerships with corporate, institutional, and philanthropic stakeholders, while ensuring the highest standards of compliance, governance, and ethical fundraising practice.

This is a result driven leadership role, accountable for delivering measurable income growth, strengthening market positioning, building and developing a high performing team, and ensuring Muslim Aid’s brand and fundraising activities are aligned with organisational priorities and global impact goals.

About the Role:

1. Lead the development and delivery of a bold, multi-channel income generation strategy planning philanthropy, digital, institutional, corporate, and brand led campaigns that drives ambitious, measurable growth and long-term sustainability.
2. Provide strategic oversight of all fundraising activities, ensuring quality, compliance, and consistency with global standards, organisational policies, and ethical fundraising practices.
3. Lead the design and delivery of innovative, results-driven fundraising campaigns across public, major donors, institutional, corporate, volunteer, and digital channels, ensuring measurable growth and strong return on investment.
4. Provide strategic leadership in cultivating, creating, and establishing high-value relationships with individuals, foundations, corporates, and institutions, ensuring alignment with Muslim Aid’s values and long-term organisational priorities.
5. Provide strategic leadership to the Income Generation & Marketing team, building a high performing, motivated, and accountable workforce.
6. Lead the development and management of multiple departmental budgets, including financial planning, resource allocation, forecasting, invoicing, and payment processing, ensuring optimal use of funds aligned with organisational financial goals.

About You:

To be successful in this role, you will need:

1. Degree or higher in Business Administration, Marketing, Fundraising, or a related field.
2. Extensive senior level experience leading fundraising and income generation in a nonprofit or international development context.
3. Proven track record of designing and delivering multi-channel fundraising strategies that drive significant income growth.
4. Deep knowledge of institutional fundraising, major donor, corporate partnerships, digital fundraising, and philanthropic sectors.
5. Exceptional leadership skills, with ability to inspire, develop, and manage high-performing teams.
6. Outstanding communication, negotiation, and influencing skills across diverse stakeholders and cultures.

Why you should apply:

Join Muslim Aid as the Director of Income Generation & Marketing and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our fundraising and brand presence on a global scale. This is a unique opportunity to design and deliver an ambitious strategy that will drive sustainable income growth, diversify revenue streams, and expand Muslim Aid’s reach into new and emerging markets. You’ll lead innovative fundraising initiatives across multiple channels, build high-value partnerships with corporate, institutional, and philanthropic stakeholders, and ensure our marketing activities elevate Muslim Aid’s visibility and impact. If you’re ready to deliver measurable results, expand global opportunities, and help secure the resources needed to transform lives and communities in need, apply now to be at the forefront of our mission.

Benefits you will enjoy working for us: 

• 25 days annual leave + 4 Privilege days
• Hybrid working
• Paid time off for medical appointments 
• 2 hours lunch break on Fridays 
• Time off in Lieu (TOIL) 
• Pension Scheme

How to apply:

To apply please submit your cover letter (no more than 1 page) and CV.

Location: London/South East
Department: Big Issue Frontline
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: 35
Salary: £32,186.00 per annum
 
The Big Issue is looking to appoint to a critical role supporting our vendors. The Support and Outreach Worker will be a leading role in our belief of “A Hand Up Not a Hand Out”, and has been created to improve our service to vendors, helping them to increase their income through selling our magazine and providing casework support.
 
You will also positively promote The Big Issue in your local area, build partnerships with third-party organisations and identify and promote opportunities all with the aim of moving people out of poverty.
 
To offer our vendors the best possible support you will have experience and knowledge of working with vulnerable adults in a frontline setting, along with the ability to offer effective sales advice and guidance helping them to increase their income through magazine sales.
 
The role requires the willingness to drive a company van throughout the South East region, therefore a full driving license is essential and due to our insurance regulations you must be over the age of 21.
 
Full details of the role including key responsibilities and required skills and experience are available in the Job Description.
 
In April 2023, the Big Issue Group launched a community interest company, Big Issue Changing Lives, to support more people affected by poverty and increase the impact of our services. Big Issue Changing Lives C.I.C. provides vendors with the end-to-end support they need including sales set up and support, access to health and wellbeing services, and employment opportunities.
 
Salary and Benefits offered:

• Salary of £32,186 per annum
• Incremental holiday entitlement starting at 25 days per year plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part time staff) plus paid leave to care for a sick child or grandchild and a sick or elderly relation
• Company Sick Pay
• Enhanced contribution to our workplace pension
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Training and development opportunities including an open learning library and management training schemes
• Health benefits include life cover, a health cash plan scheme which provides access to counselling and a range of therapies
• Please note that we reserve the right to review and amend our staff benefits and they do not form part of any contract of employment

 
Workplace details
 
The role is centrally based at our head Office at Finsbury Park, London but you will be supporting vendors throughout the London and South East Region and therefore must be willing to travel throughout the region as required.
 
Closing date - 01st September 2025 (23:59pm). We may interview before the role closes so please apply asap.
 
Big Issue Group is striving towards Equal Opportunities. We particularly welcome applications from those who are underrepresented in our sector, such as women in senior roles, and people with disabilities and from Black and Minority Ethnic communities.
 
Since 1991, The Big Issue has fought poverty by creating opportunities and supporting people to take control of their lives. Over time our organisation has grown and now The Big Issue Group consists of The Big Issue Company Ltd, Big Issue Invest Ltd, our social investment arm, and Big Issue Changing Lives Community Interest Company.
 
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Reporting into the Head of Major Gifts, you will be responsible for leading on grant applications from trusts and other grant giving organisations. The grants will often be in the five to six figure range, and will be for a wide variety of activities, including bursaries, the Fonteyn International Ballet Competition, local and national learning and participation projects, and more. You will also be building on existing relationships with grant-giving organisations and help plan fundraising with the Head of Major Gifts and the Director of Fundraising and Development.

As a Trusts and Grants Manager you will:

• have experience in trusts and grants fundraising
• have experience of building relationships with donors and colleagues
• have experience in account managing a portfolio of grants
• have experience in using CRM databases
• have knowledge of major donor pipeline development
• have strong IT skills including Microsoft Office
• have excellent written and oral interpersonal skills with a donor focused approach
• have the ability to deliver pitches and proposals
• have strong project management skills
• have strong organisational skills and be self-motivated
• have a passion and commitment to the mission of RAD and an appreciation of the arts

We are passionate about providing a positive workplace culture. While time in our accessible London (Wandsworth / Battersea) office will be required, we operate a hybrid model of in-person and remote working. Staff discounts on dance and fitness classes and wellbeing resources, plus events and volunteering opportunities enhance the RAD experience.

In return, we offer 25 days paid holiday plus bank holidays, contributory pension scheme, access to the Perkbox discounts platform – including an Employee Assistance Programme, WeCare scheme, Bupa cash plan, life assurance, season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme. We also have a range of lunchtime activities including book club, dance, Pilates and a craft club.

Due to the nature of the RAD’s work, the successful candidate will be required to have an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service. Applications which do not include a full employment history and reference details will not be taken forward to the shortlisting stage. 

The post you are applying for is classed as having a high degree of contact with children and involves ‘regulated activity’. As such it is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. 

All colleagues are required to promote and safeguard the welfare of children they are responsible for, or come into contact with, and to adhere to and ensure compliance with the RADs Safeguarding Policy at all times.

We encourage and welcome applications from people with a disability, people from minority ethnic backgrounds, and people from the LGBTQIA+ community.

Please let us know if you have any access needs for the interview.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and bring relevant documents if invited to attend an interview.

No agencies please.