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SOS is an award winning medium sized, forward & dynamic thinking, suicide awareness and prevention charity who are seeking a highly successful, committed and fully experienced Partnerships Manager to join our amazing settled, competent family members.

SOS is ISO9001 accredited and also holds accreditation with Investors in People

We won the charity impact award in 2024 due to our alternative way of providing accessible and sustainable mental health care.

We offer services such as group talking and listening, in person and on line, mobile hub community support, our crisis helpline and our own, accredited educational courses.

We are overseen by a CEO who was highly commended in the Coventry and Warwickshire Business and community awards 2025, in the inspirational individual (person of Warwickshire) category.

Our continued growth means we now wish to appoint a highly experienced Executive Partnerships Manager.

This is a full-time position of 37.5 hours per week with one hour’s unpaid lunch. We offer a generous and competitive benefit package. You will work from our Warwick office Monday to Thursday inclusive and from home on Fridays. It is expected that there will be some travel associated with this role

Main components of the role:

*Identify, explore and secure corporate and philanthropic relationships that result in sponsorship, partnerships and legacy donations, ideally as long term relationships

*Substantial previous experience of securing funding from philanthropic bodies, whether in the UK or abroad.

*Significant previous experience of securing charitable partnerships

*Experience of securing high value philanthropic funding, both inside and outside of the UK and who is familiar with undertaking due diligence exploration

*Research and identify tendering opportunities within the charity’s scope. You should have previous bid writing experience, ideally related to local authority and NHS tendering.  You should have first class grant application skills and a high success rate.

*Optimising the revenue opportunties from our traded services programmes

*Achieve month by month income growth through donations, traded services, philanthropic giving, partnerships, bids and grants

*Always scanning for new ways to generate income from multiple streams with multiple values or other benefits

*Significant account management skills.

*You can hit the ground running – creating and building your own client lists

*Be an active member of the senior leadership team

*Lead on all income generation activities by growing new and existing business

*Line manage, and set KPIs for, the events & fundraising team the marketing team and the traded services coordinator (5 staff in total)

*Create business plans, sales & revenue optimisation strategies

*Work closely with our finance team

*Prepare quotations for our services

*Produce monthly trading and income growth reports for the CEO

*Supervise the creation of , and manage the progression of, all new service contracts

*Reviewing, amending and updating our current sales and partnerships processes and policies

*Attend networking events from time to time

About you:

. You should live within one hour’s travel from our Warwick offices to meet the needs of the Charity.

*You can forge, foster and develop excellent working relationships and partnerships

*Should hold a degree in business management or equivalent

*You will have worked within the charitable sector previously, preferably within mental health, in a senior position

*Securing agreed monthly value of funding across all sources

*Excellent communication and inter-personal skills, presenting well to potential and existing clients

*First class negotiation skills

*Strong research, strategy and project management capabilities

*Have up to date business intelligence, both in the UK and abroad

*Experienced and successful networker

*Leadership and motivational skills

You should also be highly proficient in the following:

Setting up and managing the CRM system

Fully conversant with Microsoft 365 and all its applications

Adobe Suite

First class communication skills, both written and spoken

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If you don’t hear from us within 2 weeks of applying, please assume your application is unsuccessful. We thank you for your interest in the role and in our Charity and wish you all the best in your job search.

This is not an entry level role.  It is for experienced senior appliants only.  You must have the right to live and work in the UK indefinitely.  We do not offer sponsorships

NO AGENCIES PLEASE, THANK YOU

Job Types: Full-time, permanent

Expected start date: May/June 2025

We reserve the right to withdraw this advert before the nominated closing date.

An exciting opportunity has become available for a skilled finance professional to step into a Finance Manager position at a respected charity delivering a wide range of impactful community and cultural programmes. This role offers broad exposure across the finance function, from charity-specific reporting and grant management to commercial income and monthly accounts, making it ideal for someone looking to progress into a Finance Manager role and take the next step in their career.

You will play a central role in ensuring the smooth running of the finance function, with responsibility for transactional processes, month-end reporting, and working closely with colleagues across the organisation.

What We're Looking For

• Part-qualified accountant or an experienced finance professional (QBE)

• Advanced Excel skills and confidence working with financial systems

• Meticulous attention to detail with strong analytical thinking

• Self-starter who works well both independently and within a team

• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment

• Ideal for someone looking to develop their leadership experience and progress into a Finance Manager role

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Manage day-to-day Accounts Payable and Receivable activities

• Assist with monthly and year-end close processes, including reporting

• Maintain accurate records and perform balance sheet reconciliations

• Track budgets and investigate any variances

• Oversee cash flow, bank accounts, and corporate credit cards

• Help prepare VAT returns and audit documentation

• Act as a finance point of contact for internal teams, providing guidance and support

• Contribute to grant tracking, compliance, and reporting

Additional Info

• Based on-site in North London, supporting both frontline services and event delivery

• Some flexibility required, including occasional evening work

• Reports to the CFO and provides line management to the Finance Assistant

In our company values we aim for equity at all stages of the recruitment process, please let us know if we can do anything to make the process more accessible to you.

We're now The King's Trust. And we're still working for young people.

We've changed our name from The Prince's Trust to The King’s Trust. Rest assured, the support we offer young people remains the same. This change marks an exciting new chapter for us, and we hope you'll continue supporting us to transform young lives.

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Our Funding Management team are looking for someone who loves excel and has excellent attention to detail.

This role is responsible for ensuring we maximise our restricted funds income in compliance with our funders requirements by allocating funding to grants, compiling and submitting claims and reports to Funders in a timely manner.  Working effectively across the King's Trusts Delivery, Finance and Fundraising teams in a proactive manner.

The role is perfect for you if you have strong administration, reporting and time management skills along with experience of using CRM databases and excel.

Perks for working at The Trust! 

• Great holiday package! 30 days annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays. Office closure on the days between Christmas and New Year 
• Flexible working! Where operationally possible, our roles require a combination of office days and working from home (please speak to the hiring manager about this particular role)
• You can volunteer for and/or attend events – music festivals, The King's Trust Awards, active events etc. 
• In-house learning platform! Develop your skills for your career and your role 
• Benefits platform! Everything from health and financial well-being support to discounts on your favourite restaurants, shops and cinemas. 
• Personal development opportunities through our Networks – KT CAN (Cultural Awareness Network), KT GEN (Gender Equality Network), KT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network), and PULSE (LGBTQIA+ Network). 
• Fantastic Family leave! Receive 13 weeks of full pay and 13 weeks of half pay for maternity and adoption leave. Receive 8 weeks of full pay for paternity leave. 
• Interest-free season ticket loans 
• The Trust will contribute 5% of your salary to the Trust Pension Scheme 
• Generous life assurance cover (4 x annual salary) 

Equal Opportunities 

Here at The King's Trust, we're committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. We want to be an organisation that's representative of the communities we serve, which is why we strive for diversity of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, race, religion and sex. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone, from any background, can be themselves and do the best work of their lives. 

We are looking for people that can bring different perspectives and experiences and especially welcome applications from those who are underrepresented in our organisation and sector, such as candidates from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds.  

We’re a Stonewall Top 100 Employer and we are an employer that is Disability Confident. Our staff, volunteers and young people are supported by KT CAN (our Cultural Awareness Network), KT GEN (Gender Equality Network), KT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network) and PULSE (LGBTQIA+ Network). 

Safeguarding 

The King's Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment, we undertake basic disclosure checks in accordance with the Codes of Practice for all roles within the Trust, and for our roles working directly with young people, at an enhanced level. Having a criminal record will not automatically exclude applicants. 

We're now The King's Trust. And we're still working for young people.

We've changed our name from The Prince's Trust to The King’s Trust. Rest assured, the support we offer young people remains the same. This change marks an exciting new chapter for us, and we hope you'll continue supporting us to transform young lives.

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Our Funding Management team are looking for someone who loves excel and has excellent attention to detail. (We have 2 x roles - a 12 month and a 6 month fixed-term contract)

This role is responsible for ensuring we maximise our restricted funds income in compliance with our funders requirements by allocating funding to grants, compiling and submitting claims and reports to Funders in a timely manner. Working effectively across the King's Trusts Delivery, Finance and Fundraising teams in a proactive manner.

The role is perfect for you if you have strong administration, reporting and time management skills along with experience of using CRM databases and excel.

Perks for working at The Trust! 

• Great holiday package! 30 days annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays. Office closure on the days between Christmas and New Year 
• Flexible working! Where operationally possible, our roles require a combination of office days and working from home (please speak to the hiring manager about this particular role)
• You can volunteer for and/or attend events – The King's Trust Awards, Pride, active events etc. 
• In-house learning platform! Develop your skills for your career and your role 
• Benefits platform! Everything from health and financial well-being support to discounts on your favourite restaurants, shops and cinemas. 
• Personal development opportunities through our Networks – KT CAN (Cultural Awareness Network), KT GEN (Gender Equality Network), KT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network), and PULSE (LGBTQIA+ Network). 
• Fantastic Family leave! Receive 13 weeks of full pay and 13 weeks of half pay for maternity and adoption leave. Receive 8 weeks of full pay for paternity leave. 
• Interest-free season ticket loans 
• The Trust will contribute 5% of your salary to the Trust Pension Scheme 
• Generous life assurance cover (4 x annual salary) 

Equal Opportunities 

Here at The King's Trust, we're committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. We want to be an organisation that's representative of the communities we serve, which is why we strive for diversity of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, race, religion and sex. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone, from any background, can be themselves and do the best work of their lives. 

We are looking for people that can bring different perspectives and experiences and especially welcome applications from those who are underrepresented in our organisation and sector, such as candidates from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds.  

We’re a Stonewall Top 100 Employer and we are an employer that is Disability Confident. Our staff, volunteers and young people are supported by KT CAN (our Cultural Awareness Network), KT GEN (Gender Equality Network), KT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network) and PULSE (LGBTQIA+ Network). 

Safeguarding 

The King's Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment, we undertake basic disclosure checks in accordance with the Codes of Practice for all roles within the Trust, and for our roles working directly with young people, at an enhanced level. Having a criminal record will not automatically exclude applicants. 

We are seeking an experienced and technically proficient Head of Financial Control to join our finance team and play a critical role in safeguarding the financial sustainability and integrity of our organisation.

At National Star, we are dedicated to enabling people with disabilities to realise their full potential. Over the past 15 years, our charity has grown significantly—from £15 million to over £40 million in annual income—and now operates a broad range of education, care and health services across Gloucestershire and beyond. We employ over 1,300 staff and are proud of our reputation as a leader in innovative and life-changing support.

About the Role

This senior role is responsible for ensuring strong financial control, regulatory compliance, and the accurate and timely reporting of financial information. You will lead on statutory financial reporting, audit, treasury management and tax compliance, supporting the organisation’s strategic and operational decision-making.

Working closely with the Director of Finance and key internal and external stakeholders, your work will ensure the charity's financial integrity, transparency, and efficiency and will directly support National Star’s ability to deliver high-quality services to those who need them most.

We are not standing still and key to this role will be a drive for change, challenging existing systems and controls to ensure that the organisation is using best practice to minimise risk whilst shaping and strengthening our financial systems at a time of growth and innovation.

About You

We are looking for a highly capable, qualified finance professional who combines strong technical expertise with a values-driven approach to leadership.

You will have:

• Demonstrable experience in a senior financial control or financial reporting role, ideally within the charity, education, or care sectors.

• In-depth knowledge of financial compliance, VAT, and charity accounting standards.

• Excellent communication skills, with the confidence to advise senior stakeholders and influence decision-making.

• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to manage a team and collaborate across departments.

• A proactive and solutions-focused mindset, with a commitment to continuous improvement.

• A values-led mindset and genuine commitment to the mission and purpose of National Star.

Why Work with Us?

Joining National Star means becoming part of an organisation that is making a tangible difference in people’s lives every single day. You will be supported by a dedicated team and have the opportunity to shape and strengthen our financial systems at a time of growth and innovation.

We offer:

• £250 welcome bonus (on completion of probation)

• Flexible working arrangements

• Wider range of benefits and pension scheme.

• Ongoing professional development and training

• A friendly, inclusive and mission-led working culture

As Finance and Administration Assistant, you will be a key member of the Finance function within a growing charity along with providing vital administrative support to the CEO in order to ensure The Saviour Trust can achieve it's mission. 

Who we are:

The Saviour Trust was established in Pontefract in 2006 and is born out of a passionate belief that every person should have warmth, shelter and food.At The Saviour Trust we believe that before support can begin, an individual's basic needs must be met - warmth, food and a safe space to sleep, which is why we currenly provide over 350 units of supported accomodation across West Yorkshire. Once a person has their own space, a warm bed and food, we will begin to support them in other areas. We recognise that everyone has a past but to have a future they need a chance to recover and be supported to make a change in a non-judgmental environment.

Hours: 37.5 hours per week (full-time), Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm

Salary: £30,000 - £33,000 per annum

Holidays: 25 days per year plus Bank Holidays

Key Tasks:

• Accurately manage petty cash and balance it to ensure clear record keeping
• Accurately input financial information onto Sage in order to enable clear financial reporting
• Assist in the accurate and timely production of monthly financial accounts
• Assist in the production of a monthly finance report for presentation at monthly board meetings
• Effectively reconcile accounts and bank statements resolving any issues effectively and efficiently
• Assist in the production of accurate annual budgets to be presented and approved by board of Trustees.
• Undertake credit control activities, chasing payments due in order to maintain steady cashflow and income streams to the Organisation
• Make and authorise bank payments as requested by CEO and management team
• Assist in production of monthly wages, ensuring accurate input of data on SAGE and set up staff payments for CEO authorisation
• Assist CEO with diary management, scheduling meetings as required
• Attend meetings as and when required by the CEO including but not limited to Trustee meetings, taking accurate minutes and distributing amongst attendees as appropriate
• Perform general administrative tasks as and when required
• Conduct accurate and detailed internal audits as requested by the CEO
• Work in conjunction with CEO to produce accurate and informative Organisational Reports
• Liaise with external auditors including health and safety and HR and provide accurate information as required
• Discreetly handle confidential and sensitive information
• You will be required to work across the Organisation’s two sites based in Pontefract and Leeds.
• Carry out any other reasonable duties required by the Organisation.

Person Specification:

• Previous experience in a finance role
• Experience of using accountancy software such as SAGE is desirable
• Excellent IT skills – with a good knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel and Outlook
• Strong numeracy skills
• Detail orientated
• Ability to manage own workload and prioritise tasks
• Strong desire to satisfy stakeholder needs and achieve results
• Good communication skills
• Conscientious, hard-working and self disciplined
• Ability to work to deadlines/targets for self and others
• Works effectively and calmly under pressure
• Ability to work under own initiative
• Active team player

How to apply: Click the Quick Apply button below and submit your CV

Please note, we’re actively reviewing applications and interviews will be held on a rolling basis. The ad may close early if a successful candidate is found

The Organisation

Methodist Ministers’ Housing Society (MMHS) provides quality housing and associated services for Methodist Church ministers and their spouses/partners. They currently support around 650 ministerial households across the UK, Isle of Man, and Channel Islands. MMHS has generated income mainly through rents from ministerial residents and market tenants, and investments. In their last financial year, total income was £5.7 million and total funds were £187.8m. The market rented portfolio is being sold and the proceeds of sale are being reinvested. This ambitious charity is focused on its continuing impact and is expanding its mission. Excitingly, new initiatives are planned for 2026, including enhanced wellbeing support and embarking on a new area of mission to address needs in the wider world.
 

The Job Role

As the Director of Finance, ICT and Investments, you will play a pivotal role in shaping MMHS’s financial strategy to support its strategic objectives and enable sound decision-making. As a member of the senior leadership team, you will have a strategic mindset, with the ability to provide insights to your senior colleagues, and you will provide advice and guidance to the board of trustees, becoming a trusted partner. You will develop and deliver financial plans, oversee financial systems to ensure robust control and compliance, and lead key financial activities such as monthly management accounts, budgets, forecasts, projections, and annual audits. Additionally, you will identify financial challenges and opportunities, develop approaches to address them, and lead and motivate your small team to cultivate a high-performing culture.

In ICT, you will implement MMHS’s strategy effectively, leading transformation projects to modernise and improve technology infrastructure and processes. You will oversee cloud migration, drive data-driven decision-making by leveraging AI and automation, implement plans to support outsourcing, and ensure robust cybersecurity and disaster recovery planning. You will also manage relationships with MMHS’s external support and services provider.

With investments, you will implement MMHS’s strategy, working closely with investment managers and third-party experts to align MMHS’s portfolio with strategic objectives, providing guidance to senior colleagues and the board.
 

The Person

This is a key post for the organisation, and they are looking for someone who can provide a long-term view while being ‘hands-on’ with day-to-day operations. You will be a fully qualified accountant (ICAEW, ACCA or equivalent) with significant experience in a leadership role. Experience or a desire to quickly upskill in investments is a distinct advantage. You will have the ability to liaise with stakeholders at all levels. You will be someone who embraces change and continuous improvement. You will also be a team-player with strong interpersonal and communication skills. Empathy with MMHS’s core values, which are high standards of care and professionalism underpinned by a Christian ethos, is essential.
 

Reasons to apply

You will join a forward-looking and motivated staff team who are committed to the organisation and their goals. This is an exciting time to join with change on the horizon and the opportunity to help shape the future direction of the organisation.

• Contract Type: Full-time, permanent
• Salary: £90,000 - £100,000 per annum
• Benefits (non-contractual) include: up to a 16% pension contribution, 4x salary life cover, critical illness cover, Season ticket loan, share of an L&D budget, flexible start/finish times, 25 days annual leave rising to 30 days (plus 3 discretionary days between Christmas and New Year)
• Location: London Office close to Baker Street with the option of one day a week working from home 
   

How to Apply
 

MMHS are working in partnership with Hays Senior Finance to identify the right person for this role. Please contact Peter O’Sullivan at Hays if you have any queries, but the first step towards being considered is to make your application. If suitable, Peter will follow up with a call to discuss next steps.

• Closing date: 14th May 2025
• Interviews: w/c 19th May

Please apply now to be considered!

Salary: £85,000

Location: Hybrid (Birmingham City Centre; minimum one day in office per week)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday–Friday
 

About Auriga Services

Auriga Services is the commercial arm of Evnia Charitable Trust, a registered charity. For over 20 years we’ve designed and delivered grant-management, welfare-advice and social-value programmes that genuinely improve the lives of vulnerable people and households in poverty. As a public-benefit entity, all surpluses are reinvested to support those in need, making Auriga unique in the marketplace.

Role Purpose

We have been through significant growth over the past few years, and our operations have become more complex, which is why this new role has been created. As a member of our Executive Team, the Director of Client Partnerships will report to both the CEO and the Board, with responsibility for driving commercial growth and operational excellence across our partnership management, business development and service-delivery functions. You will ensure our expert advice and grant-management services are delivered efficiently and innovatively, maximising value for both clients and beneficiaries, so we become not just a trusted supplier but a strategic partner.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Growth & Development:
  • Devise and execute strategies to grow income targets by an agreed percentage per annum.
  • Identify and secure new partnership opportunities to diversify revenue streams.
• Operational Excellence:
  • Oversee circa 55 FTE across partnership management, operations and business development.
  • Reduce cost to serve through streamlined processes and technological integration.
• Team Leadership & Development:
  • Line-manage Partnership Managers (x2), Head of Advice Services, Head of Service Delivery and Head of Business Development.
  • Foster a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement and high performance.
• Client Relationship Management:
  • Act as primary ambassador for key clients, handling escalations and strategic discussions.
  • Elevate Auriga from supplier to trusted strategic partner.
• Technology Integration:
  • Collaborate with Head of IT to embed new digital tools and data-driven decision-making.
• Financial Stewardship:
  • Own budgets for client-partnership operations, monitoring performance and re-forecasting to meet targets.
• Performance Tracking & Reporting:
  • Establish and report on KPIs for growth, efficiency and client satisfaction to the CEO and Board.

About You

• Proven senior-leadership experience in client management, partnerships or business development (charity / not for profit sector desirable).
• Strong entrepreneurial skills, with a demonstrable track record of driving commercial growth and operational efficiency.
• Strong financial acumen and experience managing multi-million-pound budgets.
• Excellent strategic-thinking, analytical and relationship-management skills.
• Familiarity with digital transformation and technology-enabled service delivery.
• Outstanding communication skills with the ability to influence at Board level.
• Right to work in the UK (no visa sponsorship provided).

Why Join Us?

• Purpose-Driven: Make a direct impact on reducing poverty and hardship.
• Charity-Owned: Join a commercially minded team with genuine social values.
• Executive Influence: Report directly to the CEO and shape organisational strategy.
• Hybrid Flexibility: Balance home and office working in Birmingham’s city centre.

If you would like to apply for this role, please send an CV and a brief covering letter explaining your interest and suitability in confidence to Jenny Hills at Harris Hill, via the apply button. For an informal and confidential conversation about this position, please contact Jenny at the above address with suitable times to speak.

Closing date for applications: Monday 5th May 2025

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.

We have ambitious plans for the future and are bringing together an incredible team to make them happen. At the center of it all, we're looking for an energetic, collaborative Foundation Manager to help us grow, thrive, and deliver real impact.

This is a broad and rewarding role — perfect for someone who’s excited to roll up their sleeves, take ownership, and help shape the direction of a dynamic and growing charity.

The Foundation Manager will report directly to the COO and act as the general manager of the charity, serving as the central pivot, which all operations revolve around. They will manage the charity on a day-to-day basis, lead the delivery of our programmes, and drive both fundraising efforts and sound financial management to support our work.

African Adventures Foundation is a registered charity set up in 2013 to provide support to 29 schools in developing areas of Ghana, Kenya and Zanzibar.

These schools provide education, health and food security, and social support to young people whose access to these basic services would otherwise be very limited. African Adventures Foundation helps by funding food security programmes, the construction of important school facilities, and hygiene projects that will benefit children’s health and education. With your help, we can continue to provide security and opportunities for more children in Africa.

It's an extremely exciting time to join our team as we continue to expand our company. Due to our current growth and expected growth over the coming years, we are in the process of relocating from Eastleigh to new office premises in Whiteley, which are better able to accommodate our expanding team. This role may also require travel outside the UK to visit our Programmes as needed by the business.

The role is centred around three core elements: charity management, programme delivery, and fundraising.

Responsibilities

1. Charity management (with support from the COO & Trustees)

• Line management of the Programme Officer in all respects including recruitment, conduct, capability, welfare, personal development.
• Indirect (matrix) management of the in-country Foundation Coordinators.
• Key member of the broader UK Management team.
• Support the COO and Chair of Trustees with the overall Governance framework of the charity including standards, processes and reporting.
• Primary point of contact for the board of Trustees day-to-day, supporting the Chair of the Trustees in the coordination and administration of Board activity.
• Lead on development, oversight and operation of charity standards, processes and systems.
• Work alongside the charities dedicated Finance Officer in ensuring good financial management of income and expenditure through planning, approvals, and processes.
• Attend a variety of external charitable, donor, and operational events or locations as required from time to time.
• Work closely with supporting departments like Finance, Marketing, and Travel Operations on all charity related matters.
• Handle day-to-day enquiries, questions, and issues related to the Foundation.

2. Programme Delivery (delivered by the Programme Officer)

• Ensure that a clear, documented process is in place for receiving, triaging, and managing requests related to volunteer projects and charity support.
• Lead the prioritisation process for articulated charitable requests, ensuring appropriate approvals are obtained and properly documented.
• Support strong project management throughout the planning and delivery of approved charitable projects.
• Ensure a robust MEAL [Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning] process is in place for measuring and reporting on the impact of the charity’s work with its beneficiaries, donors, and trustees.

3. Fundraising (with support from the COO & Trustees)

• Responsible for the developing and managing the Fundraising Opportunities Portfolio ensuring all stakeholders have clear visibility of funding gaps and opportunities for current and prospective donors.
• Responsible for leading on developing fundraising activities as informed by the Fundraising Strategy to drive income and cover operational expenditure.
• Maintain strong Donor relationships and develop grant applications adding to support a healthy funding pipeline to ensure we meet the charities fundraising targets.
• Work with the Marketing Manager to ensure effective marketing and social media strategies in are in place and to maximise the opportunities they provide.

What We’re Looking For:

Due to the breadth of this role, we would only expect an incumbent to have relevant experience in 2 of the 3 core elements of the role as a minimum, but with a strong desire to develop and learn in the 3rd with dedicated support.

Essential:

• Excellent Written & Communication skillset. A true collaborator.
• Experience in the Charity sector in a Management/Leadership capacity.
• Experience in Project Management and/or Delivery.
• A passion for driving improvement and change, to the betterment of children in Africa.

Ideally two of the following:

• Experience in charity management, governance, and compliance.
• Experience of delivering impactful charity projects.
• Experience in fundraising, donor relations, and/or campaign management.

Desirable:

• Experience of operating in an International Charity/NGO sector.
• Experience in African child development, education, empowerment/health context.

Please note that you should be authorised to work in UK. We do not offer visa sponsorship for this role.

Benefits

• 5 weeks holiday (plus bank holidays) increasing after five years’ service
• Enhanced pension contributions
• Enrolment onto annual company bonus scheme
• Benenden cash plan
• Benenden private healthcare
• Hybrid role with flexible working hours

Job Type: 37.5 hours, 5 days per week, Monday to Friday. Permanent.

Pay: £36,000 - £40,000 per year dependent on experience with a yearly bonus depending on business and personal performance

Work Location: Depending on agreed working days, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday must be in person and Thursday/Friday can be worked remotely.

Major Donor Fundraising Manager

These are ambitious times for the Charity after recently launching a new strategy that sees growing impact across the world exponentially. 

We have now have an exciting opportunity for a proactive and professional individual with outstanding relationship building and influencing skills to join the dedicated Fundraising Department. 

Position: 1934 Major Gifts Manager 

Location: This role is nominally based at our site based in Sidmouth, Devon – an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty – and we offer hybrid working. We are keen to make the role work for you, and will consider fully remote/home working and flexible working patterns, where required.

Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week, 08.30-16.30, Monday-Friday

Salary: £40,000 per annum

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: Monday 26 May 2025. However, we reserve the right to close this role early if a suitable candidate is found. Interviews will be held in Sidmouth, during the week commencing 16 June 2025. 

About the Role

As Major Gifts Manager, you will provide expertise in Major Gifts, successfully developing the programme in line with agreed annual targets and our Fundraising Strategy. You will work closely with the Head of Major Gifts to evolve and continuously improve the major gift activity, bringing an integrated approach across the charity to deliver the most donor-centric activity, whilst continuously evaluating performance.

Your principal duties and responsibilities will include:

• Inputting into and delivering the Major Gifts Strategy and improving the Major Gift portfolio and performance.

• Delivering and reporting on agreed projects, fundraising targets and KPIs.

• Proactively identifying and delivering new fundraising donors and income growth opportunities within Major Gifts.

• Leading on selected donor cultivation and stewardship projects to support sustainable income growth in Major Gifts, including events and other opportunities;

• Personally securing, managing and stewarding a portfolio of active Mid-Value, Major Donors and Charitable Trusts, forging and maintaining strong and enduring relationships.

• Supporting and growing the Major Gifts cultivation programme and pipeline to grow funders’ understanding of the diversity of the charity’s work.

• Being agile to changing market conditions and trends and working with the Head of Major Gifts to relay this into cultivation and stewardship.

About You

With experience of managing, cultivating, and delivering major gifts, and of planning future major gifts pipeline, you will have a proven track record of meeting and exceeding personal fundraising targets.

You will also have:

• A demonstrable record of building excellent stewardship and successful relationships with supporters at all levels including high net worth supporters, charitable trusts and other major donors.

• Well-developed knowledge of monitoring, evaluation, and interpretation of programme performance.

• Demonstrable experience of project budget management/reporting.

• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

• The ability to multi-task and work with several conflicting demands and timescales.

Benefits include

• Competitive pension.

• Life assurance – 2 x annual salary.

• Healthshield.

• 31 days holiday (including Bank holidays), rising to 34 will each full year of service.

• Wellbeing team.

• Recorded Pilates and Yoga classes.

• Long service awards.

• Healthshield plan 

• Free parking.

• Subsidised restaurant and shop.

About the Organisation

The Donkey Sanctuary is one of the UK’s largest international animal welfare charities, currently supporting projects in over 35 countries worldwide, working for a world where donkeys and mules live free from suffering and their contribution to humanity is fully valued.

The Charity is a Disability Confident Employer, committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable people (children and adults) and expects all staff and volunteers to undertake this commitment. Applicants will be subject to safer recruitment processes, including an application for a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check where required for the post.

You may also have experience in areas such as Major Donor, Major Gifts, Major Donor Fundraising, Major Gifts Fundraising, Major Donor Fundraising Manager, Major Gifts Fundraising Manager, Major Donor Fundraising Officer, Major Gifts Fundraising Officer, Major Donor Fundraiser, Major Gifts Fundraiser.

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation

Interim Head of Fundraising (18 month fixed term contract)

Youth Options are looking for an interim head of fundraising to join our Senior Management Team and help us to continue to support children and young people

The role is offered on a fixed term contract part time basis with flexible, hybrid home and office working arrangements from our Head Office in Eastleigh, Hampshire.

Your role will be to oversee the implementation of the fundraising strategy, working in collaboration with the CEO and Senior Management Team to build on existing income streams and develop effective plans to secure long-term sustainable grant and non grant fundraising.

You will manage the fundraising team which consists of community fundraiser, corporate fundraiser and grants officer, supporting them to develop clear strategies to meet our ambitious fundraising targets. In addition, you will personally lead on developing significant grant bids, working with the delivery team to achieve funding to support our strategic priorities, as well as coordinate the reporting of progress against existing grants to our supporters.

Key Responsibilities

· Develop, lead and deliver the fundraising strategy – deepening the existing supporter relationships, fundraising events and creating opportunities to engage more supporters.

· Establish and deliver clear stewardship plans for all supporters to maximise their engagement with Youth Options.

· Lead on grants fundraising including researching trust and grant funders, building relationships and submitting high quality grants.

· Oversee the implementation of our new CRM system.

· Management of fundraising team.

Person specification

· Leadership level experience of fundraising with demonstrable track record in securing large scale funding from multiple sources

· Experience of successful end-to-end grant management: from researching, grant writing, award and reporting, particular large grants.

· Excellent relationship management and communication skills with external and internal stakeholders

· Great management and leadership skills to inspire and motivate the team to achieve their targets.

· An interest in supporting children and young people and an affinity with our charities values of committed, supportive and inspiring.

We are committed to safeguarding and all posts are subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.

Youth Options is committed to encouraging further growth from diverse groups and ensure that our staff are representative of the communities we serve. We welcome applications from people of all abilities and under-represented groups. We currently have an underrepresentation from people from diverse ethnic backgrounds, people with disabilities and those with lived experience of the issues that children and young people we work with face. As such, we particularly welcome applicants from these groups.

Should you need any adjustments, at either application or interview, please contact us.

If you would like a further conversations to find out more information about this role then please contact us directly to organise a telephone conversation. 

Do you have the passion and vision to lead community-driven climate action that improves lives and transforms local environments? Libraries Unlimited is seeking a motivated and dynamic Climate Action Development Manager to lead the delivery of our Together for Tomorrow initiative – an ambitious five-year project funded by The National Lottery Community Fund.

Together for Tomorrow aims to empower communities across Devon to take meaningful, sustainable action to address climate change while improving wellbeing and social cohesion. From repair cafes and community fridges to sustainable gardening and outreach to under-represented groups, this project puts people and place at the heart of climate resilience.

As our Climate Action Development Manager, you will:

• Lead the delivery of this transformative project, ensuring its vision, objectives, and community values are at the forefront.
• Coordinate a dynamic network of partners including local climate groups, councils, and national organisations, embedding collaboration across all activities.
• Manage and support a delivery team including area outreach officers and community enablers, ensuring strong, inclusive engagement in every community.
• Champion inclusive climate action, reaching those most affected by climate change including low-income households, rural communities, and young people.
• Track and evaluate impact, working closely with Resource Futures and other partners to monitor social, environmental, and economic outcomes.
• Promote learning and legacy, sharing insights, outcomes, and scalable models through networks, libraries, and community events.

Climate Action Development Manager (Job ref: CLI001)
Salary: £30,411.44 (£37,507.44 FTE)
Hours: 30hrs per week
Working Pattern: TBC with successful candidate. Core hours 09:00 – 17:00
Location: Hybrid working – Homeworking and Exeter Library
Closing date: 9am, Monday 12th May 2025
Interview date: To be confirmed

This is a permanent position, supported by National Lottery funding for an initial 5 year period. We are committed to the long-term vision for this post, recognising that libraries play an important role in empowering communities to take steps in climate action, and are committed to exploring further funding to ensure the long-term sustainability of the project.

** To read the full job description and submit your application, please visit the Jobs Page on the Libraries Unlimited website**

You will be from come from a background involving the creation and management of  fundraising products, projects and/ or appeals, most likely within the charitable sector. You will have an outcome-focussed approach, with experience of managing multi-disciplinary fundraising teams. We would expect an understanding of preparing organisation- and project-level cases for support, and that you are comfortable with achieving financial and non-financial targets – and supporting team members to do the same. You will be a great communicator with a personable style who can work with many different people across the wonderful variety of geography, business development and activities of the Wildlife Trust. 

You will enjoy actively challenging the status quo to find new ways of doing things, looking for good practice and solving problems as they arise. This is a new role which will evolve following your appointment so you should be excited by the flexibility and opportunities to take an innovative approach.

Who we are

North Wales Wildlife Trust is one of 46 Wildlife Trusts working across the UK. With the invaluable support of volunteers and members we manage 35 nature reserves in north Wales. We also work with other organisations and landowners to protect and connect wildlife sites across the county and inspire local communities and young people to care for wildlife where they live.

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated, dynamic and commercially minded individual to join the Senior Management Team of one of the UK’s leading museums. Working alongside the Director and Board of Trustees, the Director of Finance and Resources will oversee the financial management of the organisation.

The successful candidate will be a qualified Accountant with a proven track record of operating at a senior level.  They will have the ability to offer insight and challenge for future development, whilst ensuring the financial sustainability and growth.

The Director of Finance & Resources is responsible driving the quality and transparency of financial management and reporting, ensuring robust financial controls and the smooth running and management of Museum and Trading finances.

With experience at Board level, they must be comfortable with presenting to Boards, have the ability to develop strategy and present business plans.