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As the Hospice develops our community engagement and supporter base, we are looking for an ambitious Supporter Development Manager to help build sustainable income and partnership relationships to support the Hospice into the future.
This is a key role within the Income Generation team. You will take ownership of a defined geographical area across South Warwickshire and become the Hospice’s visible ambassador, focused on building sustainable support pipelines across communities, businesses and individuals. You will work closely with colleagues across the Income Generation team, including retail, to support events, campaigns and supporter engagement to maximise opportunities and build joined-up supporter journeys.
You will be a confident relationship-builder, with experience of developing fundraising or partnership opportunities across local communities. Your work will help ensure that more families across South Warwickshire can access compassionate hospice care when they need it most.
The Shakespeare Hospice provides compassionate care and support to people across South Warwickshire facing life-limiting illness. Every year, our services support hundreds of people through diagnosis, treatment, survivorship and bereavement.
For everyone in our community affected by a life-limiting illness or bereavement to be able to access compassionate care and the support they need
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Hybrid / High Wycombe (a minimum of one day per week on site)
Band 4: £36,000 – £38,000 + £312 working-from-home allowance
Embrace’s Fundraising & Communications cluster comprises expertise in fundraising, marketing, communication, trading (web shop), supporter engagement and retention. Working collaboratively, we serve our supporters by providing authentic and engaging communications inspiring active social witness, engagement and giving to charity.
Cluster Purpose:
The Fundraising & Communications cluster strengthens Embrace’s communication, education, and fundraising efforts to drive growth, so that more people engage with our content; more donors are attracted to support; and the UK church is more deeply engaged with the cause - enabling us to fund more work in the region and generate a deeper understanding of Christian service in the Middle East.
Role Purpose:
As Retention & Development Manager, you’ll grow sustainable income by keeping individual supporters inspired, informed and engaged - so they give again, stay longer, and deepen their support. You will deliver excellent supporter journey experience, project managing engaging and compelling direct, and digital individual giving activity (including – but not limited to – appeals, regular giving conversion & upgrade, lapsed reactivation) and incorporating legacies marketing, raising more than £1m voluntary income each year.
What success looks like:
- Higher Life-Time Value (LTV): more second gifts, upgrades and cross channel giving; stronger legacy pipeline.
- Lower churn: reduced lapse rates for cash and regular givers.
- Better donor experience: faster thank yous, clearer impact reporting, higher satisfaction with fewer complaints/optouts.
- Sustainable mix: growth in regular giving and mid-value segments; predictable, repeatable income.
Key Responsibilities
Supporter Experience & Journeys:
- Map and continually improve journeys: welcome → second gift; regular giving nurture/upgrade; mid-value; legacy prospecting; lapsed reactivation; complaint recovery.
- Set cadence and channel mix (email, mail, phone, SMS, social, events, digital) for consistent, donor‑first communications in appropriate channels and accessible formats.
- Donor-first approach: clear, inclusive language; accessible formats; low‑friction giving/retention flows and personalisation e.g. name, last gift, interests, location, project etc.
- Collaborate with Content & Communications colleague to deliver content that shares the impact of support i.e. what donors make possible and Embrace’s brand story.
Segmentation, Testing & Insight:
- Track Regular Giving – net growth; diagnose attrition drivers and fix root causes; maintain acceptable Return on Investment (ROIs).
- Lead supporter segmentation (by behaviour & interest) and A/B testing (offer, timing, upgrade prompts).
- Adopt an evidence-based, test and learn approach; analyse appeals, campaign performance and share insights to drive decisions.
- Work with colleagues to build insight dashboard (e.g. churn, LTV, second gift rate, tenure, contactability) and understanding of retention.
Mid‑Value & Legacy Development:
- Steward mid‑value donors with tailored journeys; warm handovers to and from Major Giving Manager.
- Develop and test legacy propositions and routes to market to grow enquiries and pledges.
Acquisition & Cross‑Sell:
- Project manage individual giving product development and testing; identify new audiences and routes to market.
- Collaborate with Webshop team and the Digital Marketing Campaigns Manager to optimise Alternative Gifts and cross-sell opportunities focusing on a digital first approach.
Cross-Team Collaboration:
- Work closely with the Supporter Experience Team to ensure that supporter journeys are being optimised and feedback from supporters is being captured and acted upon.
- Commission and work with the CRM and Systems Manager to develop clear and understandable dashboards, ensuring that the insights are used to develop plans and measure performance.
- Closely liaise with the Legacy administration team, working with them to ensure the packs and information are up to date and legacy marketing information complies with the latest Institue of Legacy Management standards.
- Develop an understanding of the Partner projects and Advocacy agenda, ensure all supporter briefings are aligned to agreed messaging.
Organisation-Wide Contribution:
- Model Embrace’s values of trust, respect, integrity, and compassion.
- Uphold safeguarding responsibilities and compliance with GDPR and charity regulations.
- Actively support cross-team collaboration and organisational goals. Maintain CRM hygiene.
KPIs you will own:
- Retention / churn: 12‑month retention (one off & RG), lapse rate, save‑rate on failed payments. – Value & growth: second gift rate, LTV by segment, average gift, RG net growth and tenure, mid-value upgrades, legacy enquiries. – Experience & quality: thank you – SLA, complaint rate – Data & compliance: growth in contactable base; preference completeness; data hygiene.
3/6/12‑month milestones:
- 3 months: Retention dashboard live; thank‑you refresh delivered; welcome → second‑gift test launched; RG plan drafted.
- 6 months: Lapse/reactivation plan running; retention rates improved; early LTV gains visible in key segments.
- 12 months: Reduced churn; higher second gift and upgrade rates; larger contactable supporter base; legacy pipeline growth.
Person specification
Qualifications, Experience & Knowledge:
- Educated to degree standard or equivalent (E.g. practical experience within fundraising).
- Member of Chartered Institute of Fundraising.
- Proven individual giving or CRM led retention experience in a charity, membership or subscription context.
- Hands‑on journey design and automation.
- Strong data literacy: segmentation, dashboards (CRM/Excel), test and learn.
- Excellent written communication—able to brief compelling, impacted content and clear supporter updates.
- Practical project management; calm under pressure; collaborative and solutions focused.
- Working knowledge of GDPR/PECR and best practice supporter care.
- Experience stewarding mid-value supporters and legacy pipelines. Experience with payment recovery tools. and card update flows. Familiarity with UK charity sector metrics and fundraising codes of practice.
Personal qualities:
- Donor first mindset, inclusive and empathetic.
- Curious, evidence driven, and comfortable iterating.
- High integrity, discretion and good judgment.
Tools & systems:
- CRM Dashboards & analysis.
- Payments: Direct Debit management, card‑updater/failed‑payment recovery.
- Microsoft 365 (Teams, SharePoint, Planner), project boards.
Personal Attributes:
- Highly motivated and results driven.
- Demonstrates integrity, trust, and respect in all interactions.
- Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities.
- Passionate about the work of Embrace, with the ability to enthuse and engage others.
- A natural collaborator who enjoys working as part a team to deliver organisation wide objectives.
Role requirements
Committed to the Christian mission, vision and values of the charity, either as a practising Christian or someone with a sympathy for Embrace’s mission with the Christian faith and character.
Company Overview
As a Christian development charity, we partner with Christians in the Middle East as they work to transform lives and restore the dignity of the most excluded and marginalised communities. Where there is a need – for refuge, a home, for health care, for education, for justice and human rights – we, with our partners, respond. Our goal is to contribute to a culture of human flourishing in a troubled region.
For more information and to apply, please visit our careers portal.
Closing date: 5.00pm on Tuesday, 12th May 2026.
Philanthropy Manager
Location: York or Burgess Hill / Hybrid
Salary: £42,000 - £45,000 per annum DOE
Hours: 35hrs per week
Why join us?
Brainkind is a charity that aims to improve the lives of people with brain injuries in the UK. Our assessment centres, rehabilitation units and hospitals use expert neurorehabilitation to support people to regain the skills they have lost. We treat people with a range of brain injuries – sustained through trauma, illness, substance abuse and more – to recover and meet their personal goals. Our employees are incredibly passionate about the jobs they do – you will find a strong team spirit across our services and amazing colleagues who always pull together and look out for each other.
MAIN PURPOSE:
The Philanthropy Manager will lead the development and delivery of Brainkind’s capital fundraising initiatives, cultivate and steward high-net-worth individuals, and grow strategic corporate partnerships.
The role will play a critical part in securing transformational gifts, building long-term philanthropic relationships, and developing sustainable income streams to support capital developments and service expansion.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work on some exciting projects and really make a difference to people we support.
MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Key Responsibilities
1. Capital Fundraising Leadership
- Develop and deliver capital fundraising strategies to support major infrastructure and service development projects.
- Create compelling cases for support aligned to organisational strategy and impact.
- Identify and secure major gifts (£25k+) to support capital appeals.
- Work closely with senior leadership and Trustees to activate networks and fundraising influence.
- Monitor and report on capital fundraising performance against agreed targets.
2. High-Net-Worth Individual (HNW) Engagement
- Develop and manage a portfolio of high-net-worth individuals and prospective major donors.
- Identify, research, and cultivate new prospects through networking, events, and relationship mapping.
- Develop bespoke engagement and stewardship plans for each donor.
- Lead face-to-face solicitations and gift negotiations.
- Deliver exceptional stewardship to maximise lifetime value and long-term engagement.
3. Corporate Fundraising & Partnerships
- Develop and implement a corporate fundraising strategy aligned to Brainkind’s mission and values.
- Secure new corporate partnerships including strategic, multi-year, and employee engagement partnerships.
- Develop sponsorship opportunities linked to capital projects, events, and services.
- Manage key account relationships and ensure high-quality reporting and impact demonstration.
- Explore cause-related marketing and CSR partnership opportunities.
4. Strategy & Collaboration
- Contribute to the overall fundraising strategy and annual income planning.
- Collaborate with communications and service teams to develop impactful donor materials.
- Ensure accurate record-keeping and pipeline management using CRM systems.
- Maintain compliance with fundraising regulation and best practice
- To undertake any other duties as may from time to time be specified by Brainkind that is within the level and responsibility appropriate to the grade of post.
ABOUT YOU:
- Strong understanding of major gift fundraising techniques and donor cultivation cycles.
- Financial literacy and ability to develop and manage budgets and forecasts.
- Competence in CRM systems and pipeline management.
- Significant experience in major donor fundraising and/or capital appeals.
- Experience managing high-value donor relationships and corporate partnerships.
- Experience developing fundraising strategies and delivering against income targets.
- Be able to research, identify and build on opportunities for fundraising initiatives.
- An understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion and an alignment to Brainkinds values
REWARDS:
You can look forward to excellent benefits including:
- A competitive salary of £42,000 - £45,000 per annum DOE
- 38 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays) (pro rata)
- Buy and sell up to 5 days annual leave.
- Health Cash Plan
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Excellent training and support
- Group life assurance.
- Eye voucher scheme
- Free parking
- Company Pension
- Long Service and Staff Awards
We also put a big focus on employee wellbeing and support. It matters to us that you feel at your best. Career development is a priority. We will ensure you get all the training and learning opportunities you need to achieve your goals.
To join our friendly team, click the Apply Now button.
**Please note we will be shortlisting and interviewing candidates on a rolling basis until the role is filled therefore, we recommend applying as soon as possible. **
*All successful candidates are subject to compliance checks including 3 years of checkable references and DBS/PVG checks*
Brainkind are a Disability Confident Employer. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy. Brainkind is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive organisation. It is a place where we recognise, celebrate, and live our values which includes offering a range of inclusive employment policies and staff engagement forums to support employees from all backgrounds.
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This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a passionate, supportive team and to help grow community and events frundraising directly enables Bipolar UK to reach more people, reduce harm, and save lives. You will be trusted to lead, encouraged to innovate, and supported to do your best work.This is a management role focussed on strategic planning, enabling delivery and leading a small team to perform at their best.
Working closely with the Director of Fundraising and alongside the Strategic Partnerships and Trusts teams, you will be responsible for setting clear plans, developing effective fundraising approaches, and ensuring strong systems, processes and supporter experiences are in place to drive sustainable income growth.
You will lead the delivery and development of community fundraising, challenge events, individual giving through community activity, and in-memory fundraising. A key part of the role will be developing a clear and engaging events and fundraising volunteer offer, including an effective induction process that enables volunteers to fundraise confidently on behalf of Bipolar UK.
This role requires a thoughtful, organised and people-centred manager who understands how to balance ambition with compassion in a mental health charity context.
Key Responsibilities
1. Strategic leadership and planning
- Develop and deliver a clear community and events fundraising strategy aligned with Bipolar UK’s wider fundraising and organisational goals.
- Translate strategy into achievable annual plans, income targets and team objectives.
- Use insight, data and evaluation to inform decision-making and continuous improvement.
- Work with the Director of Fundraising to forecast income, manage risk and maximise return on investment.
2. Community and events fundraising delivery
- Lead the planning, delivery and growth of a portfolio of community fundraising initiatives and challenge events, both in person and online.
- Ensure a consistently high-quality supporter experience across all community and events activity.
- Oversee web content and digital resources to support community and event fundraising
- Identify and develop new fundraising opportunities that align with Bipolar UK’s mission, values and supporter base.
- Act as an ambassador for Bipolar UK at key events when required.
3. Volunteer fundraising offer
- Develop a clear, accessible and motivating events and community fundraising volunteer offer.
- Design and implement an effective volunteer induction process, ensuring fundraisers feel confident, supported and well-equipped.
- Work with colleagues to ensure volunteer fundraising activity is aligned with safeguarding, wellbeing and organisational policies.
4. Digital campaigns and income growth
- Lead on the planning and delivery of digital-led community and events fundraising campaigns.
- Work collaboratively with Marketing and Communications colleagues to develop supporter journeys, content and communications that drive engagement and income.
- Develop approaches to grow connected income streams, including regular giving and in-memory giving, through community and digital activity.
- Monitor performance, assess impact and report clearly on outcomes and learning.
5. Supporter experience and stewardship
- Ensure supporters are stewarded with care, empathy and professionalism, recognising the personal connection many have to bipolar.
- Oversee thanking, updating and re-engagement activity to build long-term supporter relationships.
- Ensure accurate and compliant use of the CRM and fundraising data.
6. Team leadership and organisational contribution
- Line-manage and support the Fundraising Officer and Supporter Engagement Assistant, providing clear direction, coaching and development.
- Create a positive, supportive and high-performing team culture focused on impact and learning.
- Oversee income and expenditure for the community and events portfolio, monitoring budgets and performance against targets.
- Contribute to organisational planning, cross-team working and the development of efficient systems and processes.
- Evaluate performance and produce insight-led reports to support decision-making and improvement.
- Uphold Bipolar UK’s values at all times.
Essential Criteria
- Significant experience managing community and/or events fundraising, with a track record of achieving income and engagement targets.
- Experience of line-managing staff and leading a small team to deliver effectively.
- Strong planning and organisational skills, with experience translating strategy into delivery plans.
- Experience of managing budgets and reporting on performance and impact.
- Demonstrable experience of digital fundraising and use of online fundraising platforms.
- Experience working with volunteers or community fundraisers.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire others.
- Confidence using CRM systems and fundraising data.
- Knowledge of the UK charity sector, GDPR and fundraising best practice.
- A compassionate, values-led approach and confidence working in a mental health context.
Desirable Criteria
- Fundraising qualification or Chartered Institute of Fundraising membership.
- Lived experience of bipolar, or a close personal connection to someone affected by the condition.
Please submit a CV and a cover letter of no more than 2 pages, outlining your suitability for the role and our experience using the essential and desirable criteria.
Our mission is to empower everyone affected by bipolar to live well and fulfil their potential.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you our new Interim Senior Marketing and Communications Manager?
Do you have the strategic vision, leadership skills and creativity to drive high‑impact marketing and communications at a critical moment for a national health charity? Could you lead a talented team to deliver compelling, audience‑led campaigns that accelerate progress for everyone affected by ovarian cancer?
We are looking for an Interim Senior Marketing and Communications Manager to lead our Marketing and Communications function during an exciting period of transition and growth. This role will play a pivotal part in delivering our communications and brand strategy, supporting the rollout of our new organisational strategy, and maintaining momentum across high‑profile campaigns and projects.
Reporting to the Director of Fundraising and Engagement, you’ll oversee marketing and communications across the organisation, line managing a team of specialists and working closely with the Senior Leadership Team. You’ll provide strategic leadership, clear direction and hands‑on support, ensuring activity is well planned, insight‑driven and aligned to our wider organisational objectives.
This role is ideal for an experienced marketing and communications leader, ideally from the charity sector, who can combine strategic thinking with strong delivery, and who thrives in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment.
We are an ambitious charity, building on our achievements and targeting what’s important to stop ovarian cancer devastating lives - symptoms awareness, early diagnosis, better treatments and support for all. It’s an exciting time to be joining Target Ovarian Cancer as we move into our ambitionus new strategy.
Join us and together we'll fight for a world where everyone with ovarian cancer lives.
The role
This is a full-time (35 hours per week), fixed-term position for 12 months.
We operate a hybrid working model. You will usually work remotely but will be expected to attend meetings at our office near London Bridge when required. Please note that travel costs to the office are not covered.
If you would like more information about expected office attendance, please refer to the recruitment pack.
How to apply
Click ‘Apply’ to view the full job description and complete your application.
You will be asked to submit your CV and answer three application questions (maximum 250 words each) as part of the process.
You will also be asked to complete an equalities monitoring form (details included in the recruitment pack).
Applications without responses to the application questions may not be considered.
Key dates
- Closing date: 10th May 2026
- Interviews: Week commencing 18th May 2026
If you are invited to interview, you will have the opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments.
Additional information
Target Ovarian Cancer does not hold a sponsorship licence and cannot sponsor visas.
We are committed to making our recruitment process accessible to all. If you require support with your application, please refer to the guidance provided in the recruitment pack.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Age UK is recruiting for an experienced Direct Marketing Manager (Acquisition) who understands multi-channel acquisition programmes and has a deep knowledge of face-to-face fundraising.
Face to face fundraising remains one of our essential supporter acquisition channels. When done well, it builds trust, sparks emotional connection and creates long term relationships that fund our vital services.
This is an exciting and critical role in Age UK's Individual Marketing team that will be responsible for the delivery of the Acquisition strategy and programme to recruit new financial supporters through creating exciting propositions that provide our target audiences with compelling reasons to donate.
Individual Marketing is a key component in Age UK's income generation strategy, with ambitious growth projected by 2030 - this role will be crucial for achieving this.
We operate a hybrid-working model, a blend of home and office working. This role will include regular days working from our London office - currently once a week on a Thursday and may involve occasional travel for meetings and events. Travel costs to the London office are the responsibility of the postholder and are not covered by the charity.
Must haves:
The below competencies will be assessed at the indicated stage of the recruitment process: Application = A, Interview = I, Test = T, Presentation = P
Experience
* Demonstrate a solid foundation of experience within the Acquisition Direct Marketing discipline across offline and online channels with single and multiple product journeys. A, I
* Proven experience of recruiting new supporters via face-to-face campaigns A, I
* Proven financial planning experience, including reforecasting and budget-setting, with a history of strategic decision making when building forecasts A, I
* Experience of using data and insight to drive performance optimisation and improvement A, I
* Ability to manage several priorities within a fast-paced environment, working on several projects concurrently with many internal and external stakeholders, and the ability to ensure they are delivered on time and within budget. A, I
Skills and knowledge
* Clear communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work with people at all levels I
* Ability to work on own initiative as well as part of a team I
* Confident proactively finding solutions in complex situations, navigating different stakeholder needs and expectations I
* Highly organised and ability to manage a range of competing priorities at the same time I, T
* An understanding of acquisition programmes and how to reach and convert target audiences to provide the best lifetime value A, I
* Excellent project management skills A, I, T
* Strong numerical and analytical skills I, T
* Ability to critically assess concepts and copy based on fundraising best practice, in order to meet income targets A, I, T
* Proficient in the use of MS Office applications, particularly Excel and Word T
Great to Have's:
The below competencies will be assessed at the indicated stage of the recruitment process:
Application = A, Interview = I, Test = T, Presentation = P
Experience
* Experience of line management and performance management A, I
Skills and Knowledge
* Knowledge of the function of a Fundraising or Income Generation division, and the role of Individual Giving within this A, I
What we offer in return
- Competitive salary, 26 days annual leave + bank holidays + annual leave purchase scheme
- Excellent pension scheme, life assurance, Health cashback plan and EAP
- Car Benefit Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and Season Ticket Loan
- Techscheme - buy any tech from Apple or Currys, up to £1000, and spread the cost over 12 months, interest free
- Blue Light Card Scheme
- You Did It Awards - recognition awards from £100-250
- Many additional benefits
Additional Information
Supporting statements and anonymisation
Candidates are expected to provide a supporting statement that explains how they meet the competencies annotated with an 'A' in the job description, to assess suitability for the position. Age UK acknowledges and accepts that AI may be used to support the application; we do expect candidates to personalise experience, knowledge and skills and failure to do so, may result in your application being rejected.
Please submit a Word version of your CV as it will be anonymised by our recruitment system when you apply for a role. Our system is unable to anonymise supporting statements and heavily formatted CVs. Please could you remove any personal information including your name before you upload to support our inclusive recruitment process. All equalities monitoring information is also anonymised and not shared with the hiring panel. Your name and address will only be known to us if invited for interview.
Equal opportunities & Disability Confident Scheme
Age UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. Age UK is a Disability Confident Scheme employer. Due to high numbers of applications received, Age UK reserves the right to limit the overall number of interviews offered, and therefore, it may not always be practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled people that meet the minimum criteria for the job.
Reasonable adjustments
Disabled job seekers can access reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. All requests for reasonable adjustments are considered on a case-by-case basis, in collaboration with the disabled job seeker to best meet their needs, by contacting the Recruitment Team. Disability disclosures will be kept confidential and only shared on a need-to-know basis to support the implementation of adjustments. Disclosures will not be used to inform hiring decisions.
Age UK is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children, from abuse and neglect. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment.
Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert at any time.
Age UK politely requests no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales. We do not accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.
For a full list of benefits please visit our website.
About Access to Sports Project
Access to Sports Project is at a pivotal moment in its growth.
Over the past year, we have secured significant new investment from major funders including National Lottery, BBC Children in Need, Sport England and Garfield Weston Foundation. Demand for our work continues to grow across North London and we are now ready to invest in our first-ever full-time Fundraising Manager.
This is a rare opportunity to shape and lead fundraising within a respected, community-rooted sports charity. This is your opportunity to play a central role in our ambition to become a £1m+ organisation within the next three years.
The Opportunity
The Fundraising Manager will play a central role in managing and growing partnerships with key funders to ensure they are well stewarded, renewed and, where possible, developed into larger, multi-year relationships.
Alongside this, you will be responsible for securing new income, with a particular focus on trusts, foundations and statutory funding, while also supporting the development of additional income streams over time.
While the role spans multiple income streams, the primary focus (especially in year one) will be on trusts, foundations and statutory funding, with other areas (corporate, community, events) developed over time.
You will also help build the foundations for long-term fundraising success by:
- Supporting the development and delivery of a fundraising strategy
- Helping implement a CRM system to manage relationships and pipeline
- Strengthening monitoring and evaluation approaches to evidence impact and support funding
This role does not initially involve line management, but you will lead the fundraising function and play a key role in shaping its future growth.
Key Responsibilities
Trusts, Foundations & Statutory Funding
- Write high-quality funding applications, cases for support and grant reports
- Manage and steward a portfolio of existing funders, maximising renewal and uplift opportunities
- Research, develop and submit new funding applications
- Work with delivery staff to gather impact data, outcomes and case studies
Systems, Data & Insight
- Develop and implement a clear monitoring and evaluation approach to support fundraising, reporting and impact measurement
- Research, recommend and help implement a CRM system for fundraising and relationship management
- Track income, prospects, deadlines and reporting requirements
- Produce clear fundraising reports and insights for the CEO and trustees
Relationship Management & New Business
- Build strong, long-term relationships with funders, partners and supporters
- Represent The Access to Sports Project at meetings, events, funder visits and site visits
- Work with the CEO and trustees to unlock networks and cultivate new opportunities
Fundraising Strategy & Delivery
- Co-develop a 3-year fundraising strategy with the Chief Executive and external fundraising consultant
- Translate strategy into clear annual plans, pipelines and targets
- Take ownership of day-to-day delivery and implementation
Collaboration & Culture
- Work closely with delivery teams, coaches and managers to understand programmes and impact
- Be an active, visible part of a small, close-knit and supportive team
- Spend time on programmes and community activity to stay connected to the young people and communities we serve
You’ll be embedded within our sports environment at Sobell Leisure Centre. You’ll regularly be close to delivery, impact and the energy of community sport.
About You
We’re looking for someone who is ambitious, proactive, relationship-led and values-driven.
Essential
- Proven experience securing income from trusts, foundations and/or statutory bodies (including 5-figure or significant grants).
- Strong bid writing and grant reporting skills
- Excellent relationship management and communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple funding deadlines and priorities
- Strong organisational and project management skills
- Confidence working independently while collaborating closely with senior stakeholders
Desirable
- Experience across corporate fundraising, community fundraising, events or individual giving
- Experience implementing or working with a CRM
- Experience in a small or growing charity environment
Personal Qualities
- Entrepreneurial mindset. Excited by building systems, testing ideas and shaping strategy
- Comfortable being hands-on and “mucking in” as part of a small team
- Curious, adaptable and motivated by impact as much as income
- A genuine passion for sport and belief in its power to change lives (a big plus)
Safeguarding & Values
- Access to Sports Project is committed to safeguarding children and young people.
- The successful candidate will be expected to share this commitment and will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.
- We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all backgrounds.
Why Join Us?
- A rare opportunity to build and lead fundraising in a growing, respected sports charity
- Real influence, autonomy and trust from day one
- A passionate, supportive team rooted in community sport
- Hybrid working with a vibrant base at Sobell Leisure Centre
- The chance to help shape the future of grassroots sport in London
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We're the UK's specialist blood cancer charity and our vision is clear: we’re here to beat blood cancer. We fund world-class research; provide information and support to patients and their loved ones; and raise awareness of blood cancer.
Are you a strategic marketing leader with a passion for making a difference? Blood Cancer UK is looking for a Senior Direct Marketing Manager to manage a high-performing team, deliver insight-led, multi-channel campaigns, and make a real difference to the lives of people affected by blood cancer. This is an exciting opportunity to be responsible for impactful direct marketing campaigns that grow individual giving and engage supporters.
Based in London with hybrid working options (2–4 days per month in the office, may increase dependent on business needs), this role offers the opportunity to lead a talented team, innovate with digital channels, and champion campaigns that engage and inspire supporters. If you thrive on turning data into action and delivering outstanding results, we want to hear from you.
We are committed to actively promoting equality, diversity, and inclusivity. In line with our strategy we welcome approaches from individuals from underrepresented groups, including minority communities, and applicants with a disability, to better reflect the community we serve and help broaden our perspectives.
We research, we support, we care. Because it’s time to beat leukaemia, lymphoma, myeloma and all types of blood cancer.



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About RSBC
The Royal Society for Blind Children (RSBC) believes that every blind young person should have the chance to live life without limits. We work with children, young people and their families to provide specialist education, practical support and life‑changing opportunities.
About the role
We are looking for a tenacious and curious Data & Insight Analyst. This role is at the heart of how we use data to drive change. You’ll own our approach to data, insight and reporting across fundraising and services, making sure our systems work brilliantly, our data is trusted, and our reporting actually gets used.
In this role you’ll turn information into actionable insight; spotlighting how our supporters engage with us, how our services make a difference, and where we can do better. Your work will help us make smarter decisions, provide better supporter experiences, and ensure stronger outcomes for blind children and young people.
This is a varied role that will require both hands‑on day-to-day data crunching alongside organisation‑wide collaboration and continuous improvement. If that sounds up your street, we’d love to hear from you.
About you
You will be highly organised, analytical and improvement‑focused, with confidence to work across teams and explain complex stuff simply. You will have:
- Solid experience of end‑to‑end database management
- Excellent data analysis and interpretation skills
- The ability to produce visual reports, dashboards and reports, using data from different sources
- Strong problem‑solving and troubleshooting skills
- Outstanding attention to detail and commitment to data quality
- Great communication skills
- Most importantly, you will share RSBC’s commitment to supporting blind and partially sighted children and young people to live a life without limits
Why work for us?
- Flexible and hybrid working
- The opportunity to shape how data and insight are used across the organisation
- A values‑driven organisation with a clear purpose and impact
- Other benefits include an Employee Assistance Program, Perkbox and a 3% contribution towards your pension
Key responsibilities
Data management & systems
- Act as the primary system administrator for RSBC’s key databases
- Maintain high standards of data accuracy, hygiene and documentation
- Manage user permissions and secure access in line with data protection requirements
- Oversee integrations, imports, exports and API connections
- Lead on troubleshooting, system development and liaison with external providers
- Conduct routine data quality checks, audits, cleansing and deduplication
- Support month-end reconciliation, in collaboration with the Finance team
- Maintain accurate consent records and ensure regulatory compliance
- Advise colleagues on best practice and ethical data use
Insight & reporting
- Produce regular insight reports for teams across the organisation
- Develop KPI dashboards and visualisations to support decision‑making
- Analyse fundraising data including supporter behaviour, retention, conversion and lifetime value
- Analyse service delivery data including demographics, reach and outcomes
- Support impact measurement and reporting for funders
- Design, analyse and interpret surveys and evaluation data
- Proactively identify and communicate actionable insights
Development & improvement
- Identify opportunities to improve systems, workflows, automation and reporting
- Lead development projects to enhance how RSBC uses data
- Explore opportunities to build a ‘single customer view’ across platforms
To be there for blind children and their families with specialist support throughout their journey.
Job description
Role: Partnerships and Programme Development Manager
Directorate: External Affairs
Team: Corporate Partnerships
Manager: Senior Strategic Partnerships Manager
Direct reports: N/A
Role purpose
This role supports the development of WorldSkills UK’s income and partnership activity by turning programmes and ideas into clear, compelling funding opportunities. You will work across teams to develop proposals, manage partnerships, and support reporting and planning processes that contribute to long-term financial sustainability.
You will play a key role in strengthening how we plan, communicate and deliver partnership activity, helping to build strong relationships with funders and partners while improving internal systems and processes.
Key tasks and responsibilities
Partnership and project delivery
· Manage delivery of partnerships and events, ensuring they are well planned, on time and within budget
· Support management of key strategic partner relationships
· Coordinate teams and stakeholders to deliver partnership activities
· Ensure partnerships align with WorldSkills UK’s strategic priorities and equity, diversity and inclusion commitments
Income development and proposals
· Develop funding opportunities from programmes and organisational activities
· Produce high-quality proposals, presentations and funding applications
· Support applications to trusts, foundations and corporate partners
· Contribute to the development of partnership agreements and documentation
Reporting and planning
· Support delivery of income and fundraising plans through regular monitoring and reporting
· Track progress against agreed objectives and provide clear updates and analysis
· Contribute to income forecasting and financial tracking, working with colleagues in Finance and across the organisation
· Support the development and reporting of project plans (Project Initiation Documents) and associated performance measures
Systems, processes and knowledge management
· Use and help improve our CRM system (HubSpot) to manage relationships and track opportunities
· Maintain accurate records, documentation and reporting systems to support partnership activity
· Identify opportunities to improve ways of working and streamline processes across the team
Research and pipeline development
· Carry out research to identify potential partners, funding opportunities and sector trends
· Support the development of a strong and diverse pipeline of prospective partners
· Contribute to internal decision-making by providing relevant insights and analysis
General
In addition to the key tasks and responsibilities set out above, employees at this level are expected to:
· Produce specification requirements in line with procurement processes for outsourced activity
· Contribute to organisational risk and issues management processes.
· Support delivery of WorldSkills UK’s strategic priorities and annual business plan
· Ensure resources (staff, suppliers, partners, volunteers) are managed efficiently and effectively
· Contribute to a performance‑driven culture with robust monitoring, evaluation and reporting
· Demonstrate WorldSkills UK’s values in all aspects of the role, contributing to a collaborative, inclusive and high-performing organisational culture
· Promote and comply with WorldSkills UK’s policies, including safeguarding, health and safety, equality, diversity and inclusion
· Carry out any other duty as may be reasonably assigned that is consistent with the nature of the role and its level of responsibility. Any significant changes will be made in consultation with the post holder taking account of their experience, skills and capability
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We're looking for a Data & Insights Coordinator who will work with our team to generate the evidence which is a core part of Khulisa's strategy and informs crucial strategic decisions.
About Khulisa
Khulisa, meaning 'nurture' in the Zulu language of South Africa, is an award-winning charity dedicated to providing therapeutic support to young people. We focus on reaching those who are most at risk – young people from deprived communities who are often marginalized, vulnerable to exclusion, and at heightened risk of becoming involved in crime
Our approach centres on safe, exploratory methods that aim to understand behaviour and experiences often rooted in trauma, abuse, and neglect. We deliver intensive therapeutic programs within educational and community settings, empowering young people to confront the underlying causes of their emotional distress and work toward healing. To create lasting, sustainable change, we work to establish trauma-informed environments around young people by equipping parents, caregivers, educators, and other professionals with the tools they need to offer effective, supportive care. Currently, our services are active in London and Manchester.
About the role
Khulisa has invested heavily in the development of its monitoring and evaluation framework, alongside augmenting its evaluation capacity and capability through innovation. At Khulisa, we're committed to making a difference in the lives of young people. We're a dynamic organization with a strong focus on evidence and impact. We use our evidence to inform future programme design and to influence policy and practice. This role will involve:
- Managing and developing the CRM (Salesforce) to ensure we collect high quality data at scale.
- Extracting meaningful insights to inform decision making, strategy development, and support the development of effective policies within the justice and education sectors.
- Ensuring the day-to-day operating of Khulisa’s data recording, processing and reporting processes.
- Continually refining and improving Khulisa’s internal MEL capacity including our evaluation systems; organisational and programme Theories of Change; evaluation indicators; data collection tools and define system improvements.
- Supporting the scoping and design of new programmes by providing data from past programmes, insights from beneficiaries and service-users, research into best practice and offer ongoing guidance on establishing best practice MEL systems and processes.
For a full list of duties and responsibilities, please see the attached job description when you click the apply button.
This is a hybrid role, with the post holder required to work mostly from home but with access to desk space in our London office. Travel to various locations in London and the North-West of England may also be necessary to fulfil the requirements of the role.
What we're looking for
Abilities/Experiences
- Developed experience of analysing data (ideally customer and audience data) and delivering insights to inform decision making.
- Experience in using data visualisation tools to create dashboards that improve efficiency and enable self serve insight.
- Excellent presentation skills and ability to write reports both verbally and in writing clearly and confidently to a range of internal and external stakeholders.
- Solution focussed and able to respond effectively to challenges and changes that emerge in research/evaluation projects and in the wider organisation.
- Ability to work collaboratively and build strong relationships with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders.
- Comfortable working with stakeholders from non analytical backgrounds, gathering requirements, and translating them into structured analytical questions and approaches.
- Proven ability to effectively plan, manage, and implement projects and initiatives.
- Demonstrated skill in prioritising tasks, managing conflicting demands, and ensuring high quality outcomes for both individual and team deliverables.
- Strong communication skills to influence and persuade at all levels, translating complex ideas into accessible formats.
- Experience of working with a range of CRM and evaluation software including Excel, Salesforce, PowerBI and others.
Knowledge/Skills
- Excellent quantitative and qualitative research skills;
- Ability to work at pace and to tight deadlines;
- Excellent analysis, interpretation and storytelling skills;
- Outstanding eye for detail in all work;
- Outstanding written and editing skills;
- Skilled in using insight, evidence and impact evaluation data to influence internal and external audiences;
- Creative thinker with the ability to identify new approaches to deliver our learning needs;
- Solutions focused and able to respond effectively to challenges and changes that emerge in research/evaluation projects and in the wider organisation;
- Strong project management skills (from project initiation, project delivery, updating colleagues, driving a process, completing and learning);
- Experience in coaching others on a range of skills;
- Outstanding communication skills;
- Excellent collaboration, partnership and influencing skills;
- Flexibility and ability to embrace change, supporting colleagues to do the same.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: We are actively looking to recruit a diversity of talent. We embrace, respect and value the difference in our employees and believe that we and our work is better for it. We are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive environment that consists of fairness, dignity, and caring for everyone, and one that enables every employee to flourish and realise their potential.
To apply, please submit a CV and Covering Letter, both of which should be no more than two pages, outlining how your skills and experience meet the requirements for the role as laid out in the Job Description.
We advise candidates to review the attached Job Description prior to applying, to see if this role and organisation is a good fit for you.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Location: Hybrid working - Part London office-based (E14) and part home working. The post holder will work a minimum of one day a week in the office.
Salary: £45,575 per annum
Hours: 35 hours per week
Closing date: Monday 27 April 2026 at midnight
Interview date: Tuesday 5 May 2026 over video with a possible second stage in person on Wednesday 6 May 2026.
This is a permanent role.
Who we are looking for
Breakthrough T1D is the UK’s leading type 1 diabetes charity, dedicated to funding research, advocating for change, and supporting the T1D community. A year into our exciting rebrand from JDRF to Breakthrough T1D, we’re looking for a Data and Insight Manager to help us build on this momentum.
Data and insight sit at the heart of our ambitious organisational strategy. They enable us to deliver meaningful, high-quality engagement with our audiences and unlock deeper understanding to drive impact, as we work to find cures for type 1 diabetes and support the community to live well until that day comes.
As Data and Insight Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring our data is accurate, trusted and used effectively to inform decision-making and improve supporter engagement across the organisation.
Sitting within the Supporter Marketing & Experience team, you’ll work closely with colleagues across Fundraising, Digital, Marketing, Finance, IT and Supporter Care. You’ll lead on insight and segmentation, streamline processes through automation, and ensure robust compliance with data protection regulations.
This is an exciting moment to join Breakthrough T1D. We’re ready to make a step change in how we use data to maximise value and impact. If you enjoy translating complex data into clear, actionable insights – and want to improve how organisations use data to deliver outstanding supporter experiences – we’d love to hear from you.
This role offers a real opportunity to make your mark. If you’re curious about data and motivated to help drive an ambitious shift in how we use it, apply now.
Experience required
You’ll have previous experience of:
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Turning data into clear, actionable insights that drive business decisions.
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Collaborating across teams to develop and embed insight into planning and delivery.
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Using data to support delivery of supporter journeys and donor segmentation.
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Improving data quality and reliability through cleansing and validation.
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Ensuring strong data governance and GDPR compliance.
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Managing a SQL database and supporting integrations.
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Streamlining processes through automation tools like Power Automate.
About Breakthrough T1D
Breakthrough T1D is the world’s leading charitable research funder into type 1 diabetes, improving lives until we find the cure. We are dedicated to our 400,000 strong type 1 community in the UK and work closely with our international affiliates across the world, including the US, Canada and Australia.
You will find a vibrant atmosphere and spirited team at Breakthrough T1D, always striving to make a difference to people living with type 1.
Employee benefits
As an employer we offer:
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Hybrid working arrangements
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Flexible working and will consider compressed hours
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Generous annual leave entitlement – 25 days per year plus bank holidays for full-time staff with leave increasing after three and five years’ service
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Health cash plan that allows you to claim for some treatments such as dental, optical and physiotherapy treatment
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Season ticket and cycle loan
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Pension scheme
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Family-friendly policies – maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave at enhanced rates
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Personalised training to suit your career aspirations and professional development
Breakthrough T1D is an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, disability, religious belief, sexual orientation or age.
At Breakthrough T1D we do understand that AI (Artificial Intelligence platforms like ChatGPT) can be a useful tool for candidates to assist in applying for our roles. We ask that applicants do ensure their authentic voice is present, and we look forward to seeing examples of your specific experience.
Improving lives today and tomorrow by accelerating life-changing breakthroughs to treat, prevent, and, ultimately, cure T1D and its complications
Location: NSC, London SE1
Contract: Full time, 1-year Fixed Term One Year (initially)
Salary: £35k + PRP (Performance Related Pay)
Closing Date: 1st May 2026
Marine Society have an exciting new role! Help us to grow our rapidly expanding apprenticeships and adult skills programmes to meet growing industry demand. We’re looking for a confident, self-starter individual who can engage key stakeholders and employers in the maritime industry and increase our reach and reputation.
You’ll be expected to have a good understanding of the maritime sector training needs and have a demonstrable track record in sales and recruitment. A working knowledge of government funded training programmes is helpful but not essential.
This role could support a secondment for the right individual. Subject to success in the role, we hope to make this permanent after one year.
The Marine Society & Sea Cadets (MSSC) is the leading maritime charity for youth development and lifelong learning. We are a vibrant and growing charity inspiring young people to achieve their potential through challenge and nautical adventure and also enabling seafarers and maritime professionals to realise their potential through learning and career development. Working with our employees, cadets, and volunteers, we have built a strong vision and five-year Future Ready strategy to meet the growing demand for what we provide, both for young people, seafarers and maritime professionals – and the thousands who aspire to be the sea cadets and marine professionals of the future. It is also about equipping them to achieve their potential and thrive in a rapidly changing world, while growing our charity to benefit even more people – including those from under-represented or marginalised groups.
About the role
This new role is to support the growth of Marine Society apprenticeship and adult skills provision. This is a strategic, outward-facing role requiring a confident astute individual who can engage key stakeholders and employers in the maritime industry to recruit new entrants and existing employees onto Marine Society programmes.
Responsibilities
· To grow the apprenticeship and adult skills provision in line with agreed annual recruitment and financial targets
· To develop and maintain a strong pipeline of prospective employers and learners, proactively identifying new apprenticeship and learning opportunities within the maritime industry. To secure repeat business with apprenticeship employers through cultivating long-term relationships.
· To work with the Director of Maritime Training and Development to devise a sales and marketing strategy to grow the apprenticeship and adult skills provision. To support the tendering process to ASF devolved areas and work with subcontractor partners.
· To collaborate with the Apprenticeship Operations Manager and Maritime Lead Trainer to convert identified leads and share industry intelligence.
· To assist the Digital Marketing Coordinator to write targeted social media posts and marketing campaigns, ensuring market visibility and lead generation. To build a library of promotional literature and good news stories.
· To maintain accurate records of business development leads and pipeline activity within the CRM system and to routinely report on these
· Attend relevant external boards, fora and industry bodies, as directed in order to promote maritime apprenticeships and training including; Maritime Skills Alliance, Workboat Association, MNTB apprenticeship committee and Port Skills and Safety
· To attend industry trade fairs and careers events to represent Marine Society. These include; National Apprenticeship Week, Seawork, International Boat Show
· To research and monitor market trends, employer needs and competitor activity to inform business development strategy
Requirements
- Minimum 2 years’ experience working in a recruitment, sales or commercial role with a proven track record of achieving financial targets
- Knowledge of the maritime sector including roles, ranks and certifications in the near coastal sector
- Excellent customer service skills with the ability to build trust and credibility with clients and stakeholders
- Strong commercial acumen and ability to identify, grow and convert new business opportunities
- Experience using CRM systems to monitor and report on business leads
- Knowledge of CPD training or workforce development
Benefits
- 25 days annual leave per annum increasing with length of service
- Hybrid working for many roles
- Life assurance (4x salary)
- Private medical insurance
- Generous pension (employer contribution up to 10%)
- Cycle to work scheme
- Wellbeing portal and EAP with 121 counselling
- Employee development: We are investing in our employees' development and have an annual calendar of learning and development opportunities, designed to support employees to develop into their roles and stretch them to achieve their full potential.
Additional Information
MSSC positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates from all backgrounds. Equity, diversity, and inclusion really matters to us, so we can best serve our beneficiaries from every community. We work to ensure a fair and consistent recruitment process and aim to be a charity where diversity of experience, identity and skills are valued and welcomed. MSSC is an equal opportunities employer.
We recognise our responsibilities to safeguard and protect the young people and vulnerable adults with whom we work. We do all we can to promote their health, safety and wellbeing, and we expect our staff to share this commitment and work in line with safeguarding policy, the MSSC’s values and ethos of inclusivity. We adhere to safer recruitment practices and therefore employment is subject to detailed pre-employment checks for successful candidates, including references and criminal disclosure checks and the completion of a disclosure questionnaire.
All successful applicants are required to attend safeguarding training and undergo pre-employment checks including a criminal record check.
We help launch young people for life through adventure.


The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you a strategic and hands-on digital leader ready to shape the future of our digital landscape and improve the experience for dogs and the people who care for them?
We’re looking for a Digital Product Manager to lead the end-to-end delivery of large and complex digital products that meet user needs and drive organisational impact.
What does this role do?
As Digital Product Manager, you'll:
- lead the discovery, design and delivery of new digital products, managing complex builds, integrations and user centred, data driven development,
- collaborate across teams and with external partners to ensure smooth delivery, strong user journeys and alignment with the live website and wider directorate goals,
- manage, coach and develop a Digital Product Officer,
- ensure strong governance, accessibility and data protection compliance, and use performance insights to drive continuous improvement.
Interviews for this role are provisionally scheduled for 7th and 8th May 2026 and will take place on Teams.
Could this be you?
We’re looking for someone with proven digital product management experience, strong UX and agile understanding, confidence in project planning, and the ability to collaborate across diverse teams. You’ll use data to inform decisions, have experience supporting or managing others, with the ability to cultivate a supportive, high-performing team culture.
About Dogs Trust
We love dogs. That’s why we do whatever we can to make sure every four-legged friend gets the love they deserve. We’ll never put a healthy dog down, so our work is focused on helping dogs in need, supporting owners every step of the walk, and creating a better world for dogs in the future. It’s what we’ve been doing since 1891 and how we’ve grown to become the UK’s leading dog charity, helping 12,000 loyal friends find their forever homes every year.
To apply for this position please click the APPLY NOW button. Our application process requires you submit a personal statement explaining your interest and suitability for the role.
Dogs are incredibly diverse, much like the humans that love them! At Dogs Trust we value diversity, and we're committed to fostering an inclusive culture. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities, and cultures and believe that a diverse workforce helps us to achieve our mission. Our colleague networks give our people a voice, acting as vehicles for real and meaningful change within Dogs Trust. We truly want to see every candidate shine throughout the entire job application process, interview stages, and during their time with us. If there's anything on your mind or any adjustments you may need, don't hesitate to reach out to us. We're here to support you every step of the way.
JOB TITLE: Campaign Manager
CONTRACT: Permanent, Part Time (21 hours per week)
*Working pattern to be discussed and agreed
ORGANISATION: Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK)
DEPARTMENT: Income Generation and Engagement
LOCATION: RLSS UK Head Office, Worcester/Hybrid
REPORTS TO: Senior Head of Communications and Marketing
SALARY: £33,504.00 (Grade C) *Pro-rata for Part Time Hours
ABOUT RLSS UK
The Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK) is the leading charity for water safety and drowning prevention in the UK and Ireland. Our mission is to save lives by being the leader in lifesaving, lifeguarding, and water safety education, so everyone can enjoy water safely. We share our expertise, skills, and knowledge to empower people to enjoy water safely and achieve our vision: communities free from drowning.
JOB PURPOSE
The Campaign Manager will lead RLSS UK’s flagship national campaigns, ensuring they are insight-driven, behaviour-changing, and capable of empowering communities to stay safe around water.
Working collaboratively across the organisation and with external partners, you will create compelling, impactful campaigns that raise awareness, shift behaviours, elevate water safety standards, and bring our mission to life for millions of people.
This role is central to how RLSS UK educates, influences, and protects communities across the UK and Ireland.
ROLE OVERVIEW
From honing our campaign strategy to sparking collaborations with external organisations and delivering creative and engaging content, you’ll be a key player in shaping how RLSS UK and our work are seen by the public and partners.
You will lead the development and delivery of impactful, insight-driven campaigns that increase public awareness of both RLSS UK and the importance of water safety, share the skills and knowledge needed to prevent drowning, and engage and educate diverse audiences to amplify RLSS UK’s mission. Working closely with colleagues across marketing and communications, policy and public affairs, education, and membership, you will create compelling campaigns that inspire action, strengthen our brand presence, and educate.
You will collaborate with partners, members, stakeholders, supporters, and media outlets to ensure RLSS UK remains a trusted national voice in water safety. Through strategic storytelling, public mobilisation, and cross-channel campaign delivery, your work will help influence behaviours, shape understanding, and ultimately reduce accidental drownings.
KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Campaign Leadership
- Lead, develop, and deliver RLSS UK’s major national public campaigns, including:
- Drowning Prevention Week
- Don’t Drink and Drown
- Splash Safely at Home
- Project manage the end-to-end‑ delivery of multichannel campaigns (digital, print, PR, in-person events,‑ and partner channels).
- Ensure all campaigns are insight-led, supported by relevant data and evidence, designed to be inclusive and accessible, and effectively reach audiences at higher risk of drowning.
- Support public-facing communications for policy and public affairs, including web, email, and social channels.
- Contribute to organisation-wide planning, ensuring campaigns support fundraising, education, and membership goals where appropriate.
- Develop end‑to‑end campaign journeys for supporters, partners, and stakeholders who engage with or pledge support, to deepen involvement, encourage advocacy, and maximise long‑term impact.
- Work proactively across internal directorates to co‑create and deliver campaigns that maximise reach, effectiveness, and impact.
- Conduct audience and stakeholder mapping for each campaign to identify priority groups, collaboration opportunities, and the most effective channels, partners, and messengers to maximise reach and impact.
- Ensure every campaign has a documented project plan, agreed before launch, with defined objectives, timelines, roles, and KPIs.
Creative Development & Content
- Produce engaging, accessible, and inclusive content that resonates with diverse audiences and consistently adheres to RLSS UK brand guidelines.
- Lead creative development, case study sourcing, storytelling, celebrity/influencer engagement, and campaign assets.
- Drive user‑generated content as a core engagement strategy, encouraging partners, members, and the RLSS UK community to share stories, visuals, and experiences that support campaign objectives.
Partnerships & Collaboration
- Build strong partnerships with communities and organisations, including emergency services, sports bodies, youth groups, and local authorities, to amplify campaign reach and impact.
- Support the participation of people with lived experience in campaigns, including bereaved families, with care and tact, ensuring authentic and meaningful involvement.
- Proactively identify and develop new partnerships, influencer and celebrity relationships to expand the reach, engagement and impact of each major campaign.
Delivery & Campaign Operations
- Oversee campaign production schedules, asset development, and delivery across all channels.
- Maintain campaign budgets and align spending with goals.
- Develop and maintain campaign‑specific brand guidance to support consistent use of RLSS UK messaging, tone of voice, and visual identity across all channels and audiences.
- Create and manage campaign packs for partners that set clear requirements for the correct use of the RLSS UK name, assets, messaging, and attribution, ensuring consistent representation across all partner activity.
- Ensure all campaign activity is consistent with RLSS UK brand guidelines, inclusive and accessible, on-brand, compliant, and aligned with RLSS UK’s strategic priorities.
- Ensure all campaign materials are reviewed and approved in line with RLSS UK brand governance processes prior to public launch.
Evaluation & Reporting
- Set clear campaign KPIs and monitor performance using robust, insight-driven metrics.
- Provide regular reporting on campaign reach, engagement, outcomes, and contribution to reducing drowning risk.
- Complete post‑campaign evaluations within agreed timeframes, identifying clear, actionable recommendations to inform continuous improvement across future campaigns.
- Use campaign evaluations, performance data, and insight to drive measurable year‑on‑year improvement in campaign outcomes, applying learning consistently to improve reach, engagement, and impact.
Other Duties & Responsibilities
- All other duties reasonably associated with your role, as directed by the Line Manager.
- Ensure compliance with UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018 by complying with internal information governance policies and maintaining up-to-date documentation as part of RLSS UK’s compliance programme.
- To demonstrate and uphold the Society’s values and behavioural standards at all times.
- To help create an inclusive working environment where diversity is valued, everyone can contribute, and everyday actions ensure we meet our duty to uphold and promote equality.
This job description is not to be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive. It is intended as an outline indication of areas of activity and responsibility and will be amended in light of the changing needs of the organisation.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential Relevant Experience, Skills and/or Aptitudes
- Proven experience in delivering multi-channel public campaigns
- Strong project management skills
- Ability to analyse insight and use data and evidence to translate learning into a campaign strategy
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to collaborate across teams and with external partners
- Experience managing content development
- Understanding of how campaigns influence behaviour and public awareness
- Ability to create simple, compelling messaging and narratives from complex information
- Budget management experience
Desirable Relevant Experience, Skills and/or Aptitudes
- Experience of behaviour change campaigns
- Experience working with education charities, emergency services, or safety organisations
- Experience developing campaigns involving lived experience
- Ability to work collaboratively with senior stakeholders and celebrities
WHAT RLSS UK CAN OFFER YOU
- Annual Leave based on 27 days + Bank Holidays + a discretionary day off for your birthday
- Private Medical Scheme*
- Enhanced Society Sick Pay*
- Eye Care*
- Employee Assistance Programme via Health Assured
- Life Assurance Scheme
- Howdens Sports Benefits
- Free RLSS UK Membership
- Free tea and coffee when working from HQ, including access to our wonderful Coffee Machine
- Free on-site parking when working from HQ
- Company Events and more!
*Subject to eligibility criteria
YOUR APPLICATION
Please send your CV and a Cover Letter outlining why you should join our Income Generation and Engagement team
Closing Date – 11.59pm, Wednesday 13 May 2026
Interview Date – Thursday 21 and Friday 22 May 2026, at our Worcester Head Office (subject to change)
Should you wish to discuss the role, any reasonable adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment process, or have any questions, please get in touch where a member of the RLSS UK HR Department will be happy to help.
RLSS UK are a Disability Confident Committed Employer and an INclusive Worcestershire Leader.
It is our vision to have nations without drowning where everyone can safely enjoy being in, on or near water.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.