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Job Title: Scaling Assistant

Salary: £28,770

Position Type: Full time / Fixed term with option to extend subject to funding

Reports to: Scaling Manager

Based at: School Food Matters, Blackfriars Settlement, 1 Rushworth Street, SE1 0RB

Working Hours:  5 days a week, 9am-5pm (flexible)

Pension: School Food Matters matches pension contributions at 7% of pensionable earnings

Holiday: 31 days including bank holidays that fall on working days. Holidays must be taken during the school holidays

The role is mainly office-based with the option to work from home a couple of days per week. It also involves some travel to regions outside of London to assist with training and support for our regional teams.

Background to School Food Matters

At School Food Matters we believe that school food can unlock a happier, healthier, more sustainable future for every child. We want a school food system that delivers for all children, so they can enjoy nutritious, delicious and sustainable school food and leave school with an informed and positive relationship with food. To achieve this, we campaign for a better school food system, bringing the voices of children, parents, and teachers to government policy, and deliver fully funded food education programmes in schools across the country.

Background to Nourish

Our Nourish programme supports schools to create a food environment that puts children and young people's nutrition first. The evidence-based, multi-component programme helps schools to develop action plans and policies to cover the food served across the whole school day. Nourish uses a collaborative whole school approach to food involving everyone across the school community to create lasting positive change.

Job purpose

· To assist the team with the scaling up of our Nourish programme

Key tasks include

· Recruit schools to take part in Nourish in the regions

· Provide admin support to the Scaling Manager with setting up e.g. sending out calendar invites, project paperwork, writing minutes

· Assist Scaling Manager with set up of training sessions – agendas, venues, and minutes

· Tailor project resources for different regions delivering Nourish where required

· Design and create project assets such as presentations

· Manage online training platform

· Monitor Regional Officers documentation and check it stays up to date

· Attend occasional project sessions to capture photos, videos and quotes

· Collect data and maintain accurate records relating to the project

· Keep Scaling Manager fully updated on progress

· Keep up to date with safeguarding requirements and reporting procedures

· Maintaining the ethos of the charity and positively promoting our work at all times

· You will also be expected to undertake any other tasks relevant to the affairs of SFM that may arise from time to time.  Therefore, being flexible and approaching the job with an open and positive mindset is essential.

Person Specification

Essential

· Excellent administrative and organisational skills with great attention to detail

· Excellent IT skills including excel, word and email

· Ability to work in a team, and seek help when needed

· Comfortable writing and responding to emails, conducting telephone, virtual and face to face meetings

· Self-motivated and optimistic with a can-do attitude

Desirable

· Experience of working for a charity or not for profit organisation

· Experience of working in or with schools

· An interest in food education and children’s health

Head of Fundraising and Partnerships
Salary: £46,000 - £50,000 per annum
Location: London

Our client is on a mission to tackle the high unemployment rate among adults with learning disabilities. Through their year-long traineeship programme, they equip participants with vital skills to become skilled baristas and expert café assistants, or to develop their capabilities as office managers and assistants. They are seeking an enthusiastic and engaged individual who has the passion and experience to drive their business forward.

As their very first Head of Fundraising and Partnerships, you will spearhead their strategy to generate the income necessary for maintaining their success and expanding their reach across London. They require an accomplished fundraiser with a proven background in implementing and delivering successful fundraising strategies, securing corporate sponsorships, and managing relationships with high-net-worth individuals, grant holders, and trustees. You will be working closely alongside their CEO, who has been actively leading the fundraising efforts until now.

The ideal candidate will possess the following:

• A strategic thinker with experience in creating and delivering successful fundraising strategies
• Excellent relationship-building skills and a proven track record in securing funding from trusts and foundations
• Strong organisational and project management abilities to navigate and coordinate fundraising activities across teams
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, able to engage diverse stakeholders effectively
• A proactive, results-driven mindset capable of adapting to a fast-paced environment
• Proven experience in fundraising, partnership management, or business development
• A genuine passion for supporting individuals within the disability community

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a strategic fundraising outreach plan to build a sustainable pipeline of potential donors and partners
• Identify, cultivate, and secure significant funding from trusts, foundations, and major donors
• Design and deliver a comprehensive fundraising strategy that aligns with the organisation's programme ambitions
• Build on established relationships with HNWIs and corporate partners while expanding engagement opportunities
• Manage the marketing team to ensure successful execution of campaigns aligned with fundraising goals

Our client prides themselves on cultivating an inclusive culture where every individual feels valued and respected. They encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences to help ensure that their team reflects the communities they serve.

To apply, please email your CV. Join them in making a meaningful impact in the lives of adults with learning disabilities!

SENIOR HR ADVISOR – GENERALIST STAND ALONE ROLE

We are looking for a dedicated and experienced Senior HR Advisor to join our team starting, ideally, from early December 2025. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced HR generalist, transitioning to managing an HR standalone function. This is permanent full-time role based in Old Street – London, with occasional travel to our Bristol office.

You will be involved in the whole employee lifecycle, from when candidates apply for a job to when staff leave the organisation. You will also help provide training and development opportunities for employees, and guidance around issues such as performance, career progression, and managing disciplinary issues where they arise.

You will have the opportunity to significantly contribute to the ongoing development of the HR function at Deighton Pierce Glynn (DPG).  The role supports all aspects of HR, including recruitment & development, diversity & inclusion support, promoting positive employee relations and employee wellbeing, salary and benefits; all aspects of HR administration, and maintaining/upgrading the HR System and HR processes to fully utilise automation where it makes sense.  The role will also involve ensuring relevant HR policies and procedures are understood and followed. You will have the opportunity collaborate with the DPG team and the Senior HR Consultant to evolve the HR function, at DPG.  You will also have the chance to undertake HR initiatives that help deliver the DPG People and Culture objectives.

You will have the ability to truly grow and continuously develop within the role as you will be the main HR contact for all HR matters, with support from the Managing Partner, Practice Manager and HR Consultant.

Requirements:

• At least 2 years’ experience as HR Advisor or equivalent, in a generalist role.
• A desire to continue developing your HR experience and growing your career in this area.
• Ideally level 5 CIPD qualified with a desire to continue to professionally develop.
• Able to demonstrate professionalism, discretion and confidentiality at all times.
• Work style is consultative and actively listens to understand differing perspectives and problem solve.
• Strong emotional intelligence, relationship building skills and a genuine desire to help ‘make a difference’ in terms of helping the team to be successful through a fair and consistent approach to developing HR practices that support their growth, motivation and wellbeing.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• A proven track record of refining HR processes and ideas of how to implement AI into HR operations, with strong skills in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work at pace and multitask in a productive, delivery focused, empathetic and self-motivated way.
• There is no requirement to already have experience of working for a law firm, however we are looking for someone with a keen interest in working for a law firm with a strong ethos of ‘using the law for good’ and promoting civil rights.

DPG’s work is widely recognised and admired for our client focused approach and high-profile litigation assisting the vulnerable. This is a great opportunity to join our top ranked legal team.

We know that diversity makes us a better law firm and helps us attract the best talent, drive innovation with diversity of thought, and deliver the best service to our clients. We recruit on the basis of merit, irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity, race or ethnicity, marital status, religion, sex, sexual orientation.  We particularly welcome applicants from a minoritized background to apply for this role.

How to apply

To apply, please send your CV and a cover letter through our website, outlining why you feel you are a great candidate for this role.  Please quote job reference 2025/16/LONHR in the subject line of your email 

Closing date:  9.30am 12th December 2025

Applications received after this time cannot be considered.

Interviews: Suitable candidates will be invited to attend a skills test and interview in the week commencing 8th December 2025

Electrical Services Surveyor

Location: St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 3JE -Flexible working options including Hybrid working
Salary: £42,500 up to £46,871 inclusive annual salary up to 19.7 percent employer pension contribution plus essential car user allowance
Hours: Full time, 37 hours per week
Contract: Permanent

About the role

In this role, you will oversee the implementation, management, and delivery of all electrical, fire detection, door entry, lift, CCTV, and digital TV installations with the Council’s supply partners. Responsibilities include repair, maintenance, and major projects for both existing and new Council housing installations.

About you

You will oversee projects from start to completion with minimal supervision, including budget management, preparing specifications and drawings, contract procurement, and supervising electrical works for the Council’s housing stock.

A degree in Building Surveying or equivalent work experience in a similar role is preferred with i.e. HNC/HND in Building Surveying/Construction or relevant Electrical qualification. Strong working knowledge of building defects and solutions is also required. Knowledge of housing legislation, best practices for repairs and maintenance, CDM, and Building Regulations is essential.

St Albans is a unique English Cathedral City with a colourful history which can be seen in the Roman remains and variety of beautiful architecture, heritage sites and conservation areas. Set within green belt, off the M25, A1M and M1 the District includes a cathedral, vibrant city centre and thriving villages. Our centrally located offices in the city are near to the station (London St Pancras 20 minutes), shops and restaurants. In short it is a great place to live and work.

In addition to working within a great team and a comprehensive salary you will have access to:

• 28.5 days basic annual leave (increasing with service) bank holidays. Please note: annual leave will be pro-rated for anyone who does not have a standard full-time pattern of 37 hours over 5 days, e.g. part-timers
• Local Government Pension Scheme with current employer contribution up to 19.7 percent employer contributions
• Flexible working options
• Staff Parking Permit
• Reimbursement of professional fees
• Comprehensive development and training
• Discounted membership at selected local sports and fitness centres
• Access to discounts and benefits via online platform

Additional Information

A detailed job description and person specification are published on the advert for this role. The person specification sets out the criteria we use to assess applicants. The Council reserves the right to reject applicants at the shortlisting stage, where the application process has not been completed correctly.

Closing date for applications: 08 December 2025

Interviews scheduled for week commencing: As soon as possible

NOTE: Interviews are conducted throughout the application process. We reserve the right to close the vacancy at an earlier date, and we strongly encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

You may also have experience in the following: Electrical Project Manager, Building Services Engineer, Electrical Contracts Manager, Housing Electrical Engineer, M&E (Mechanical & Electrical) Project Manager, Building Surveyor (Electrical / M&E), Electrical Maintenance Manager, Electrical Compliance Officer, Property Services Manager, Electrical Engineer (Local Authority / Council Housing), Asset Manager (Building Services), Electrical Installation Manager, Building Services Surveyor, Repairs and Maintenance Manager, Fire and Security Systems Manager

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Are you passionate about supporting people to expand their skills through the power of gardening? We provide horticultural training and gardening therapy to adults with learning disabilities, helping them develop employability, build confidence, and improve their social skills. 

Share is a registered charity and a centre for training and wellbeing. We provide a range of programmes helping adults with learning disabilities, autism and other support needs become more happy, healthy and independent. Our vision is a world where disabled people are fully included in society, living the life they choose, and we need talented people to help us make that happen. 

We need an experienced horticulture trainer to lead the training programme at our beautiful garden site in Tooting. We are looking for someone to lead, develop and deliver horticulture training programmes that aims to make sure our students enjoy greater independence and the chance to move closer to employment.

Main responsibilities 

• You’ll lead, develop, and deliver horticulture training to disabled adults ranging from entry level to level 2
• You’ll champion a strong work ethic in the garden, helping students achieve their qualifications and develop work-related skills, linking closely with our on-site social enterprise Share Nurseries, which grows and sells plants to the public 

• You will manage three members of the horticulture project, overseeing their projects and providing experience and supporting them 

• You’ll maintain student records, oversee the preparation of student portfolios for verification, and report on progress 

Who we’re looking for 

• You have occupational competence in Horticulture, ideally qualified to Level 3 or above 

• You have first-rate interpersonal skills, you’re able to communicate and relate to people from all backgrounds
• You’ve delivered horticulture training, and you’ve successfully organised and led a small team before
• You can enthuse and motivate people who may at times find learning challenging, with your patience, empathy, and understanding of autism and learning disabilities
• Most importantly, you’re committed to the inclusion of disabled people in all aspects of life 

A qualification in horticulture therapy would be an advantage, but a strong interest and passion for the healing power of plants is a must. 

Why work for us?  

Share is committed to empowering disabled people. You’ll make a difference every day, helping people to live as independently as possible. 

Our values drive us forward. They provide the framework for everything we do, including who we hire. We believe everyone has something to offer others, and we build on people's individual talents, interests and abilities. We think happy employees are successful employees. 

We won employer of the year at the Wandsworth Business Awards in 2019 and we hold gold Investors in People accreditation. This means we truly understand the value of people: we focus on what people can do, not what holds them back. And we have robust policies in place so that every single person working at Share takes ownership for making our programmes come to life. 

We’ve been praised for our supportive working environment where everyone has a voice and is valued. You’ll be surrounded by people who support you, challenge you, and inspire you. 

How to apply 

We actively encourage applications from people from minoritised ethnic communities and with lived experience of a learning disability and/or autism. This is because we believe our staff should reflect the diversity of our student body wherever possible in order to provide the best possible service.

Please send us your CV and a cover letter. In your letter, please tell us: 

1. What is your experience of working with SEN adults in a horticulture setting? 

2. What is your understanding of behaviour that challenges? 

3. What are your top three qualities that make you an excellent Lead Horticulture Trainer? 

If you would like to have chat about the role or visit us prior to applying, please contact a member of the HR team.

We focus on ability and believe people work best when they feel valued, safe and happy. We do all that we can to make sure that Share is friendly and welcoming to everyone. All CVs and applications are sanitised to ensure unbiased recruitment. 

This job is subject to two satisfactory references, evidence of qualifications, an enhanced DBS check and providing evidence of the right to work in the UK. If you are disabled and would like to discuss other ways of submitting your application, please contact us.

Our privacy policy for job applicants can be found on our website.

We look forward to receiving your application. 

Title: Freelance Corporate Fundraiser

Contract: 8 hours per week (1 day). 6-month rolling contract potential to increase to 2 days in the second half of 2026 subject to funding 

Location: Remote and at the London LGBTQ+ Community Centre 

Day rate: £250 a day

Reports to: CEO and Chair of Board of Trustees

Key contacts: CEO, senior management team, finance team

Direct reports: none

About the London LGBTQ+ Community Centre

The London LGBTQ+ Community Centre is an award-winning charity launched by a team of volunteers in 2017. In December 2021 we opened our first physical space in London’s Bankside.

Our mission is to provide London with a sober, intersectional, intergenerational, community centre and café where all LGBTQ+ people feel welcome and supported, can build connections, and flourish. Our vision is for a more connected, belonging and thriving LGBTQ+ community in London.

In 2024, the Centre was visited by over 13,500 people, we hosted 700 events joined by 9,500 participants. 

In 2027 we will expand to Chroma in partnership with The Trampery, broadening our impact and reach. 

Overall purpose of the role

To work alongside the CEO to meet our fundraising goals by:

• Focusing on growing corporate donor base
• Assisting with grant writing if/when needed

As the year evolves, the role’s focus might shift. We are gearing towards opening a second location at Chroma in Bankside Yards in early 2027, so this role will be key in guaranteeing we grow as planned.

Our biggest fundraising moments of the year are Pride, Christmas, an annual fundraising event (normally hosted in November) and LGBT+ History Month. We are looking into capitalising on these key calendar moments, while developing long-lasting relationships that support the Charity throughout the year. 

Key responsibilities and duties

• Support with the development of our fundraising strategy for the next three to five years
• Expand our pool of corporate donors. We strive to work with companies and organisations that share our ethos and are truly committed to our community
• Bring in donations to meet our corporate funding goal of £75,000.00 in the financial year 2025/26
• Design and lead a corporate comms strategy including a corporate fundraising page on our new website and the creation of a LinkedIn strategy that utilises the CEO’s personal page as a key representative of the charity
• Support CEO with planning and delivery of fundraising events
• Ad hoc support with grant writing. While grant writing remains part of the CEO’s responsibilities, this role might be requested to support the CEO with bid writing or editing.
• While the role can be remote, the successful candidate will be required to come to the Centre to meet the team in person once a month on a Thursday

Person specification

Shortlisting criteria:  E = essential  D = desirable

Professional experience

• Experience developing, implementing and successfully achieving fundraising strategies for charities of similar size or bigger (FY25/26 project income of £470K) - E
• 3+ years of experience in corporate fundraising, with proven track record of developing or maintaining long-lasting relationships - E
• 3+ years of experience in grant writing or grants management for an organisation of similar size or bigger - D
• Understanding of the LGBTQ+ landscape and its fundraising challenges - E
• Demonstrated oral communication skills with a knack for storytelling. A great ability to connect with and engage others - E
• Demonstrated analytical and persuasive writing skills experience as well as superior editing skills, including ability to convey complex information in a clear manner to a diverse audience - E
• Experience in planning and budgeting - D
• Public speaking - D
• Research skills - D
• Financial analytics and numeracy skills - D
• Patience and attention to detail - E

Personal qualities

• Excellent interpersonal skills - E
• Someone who can work self-sufficiently and in a team environment - E
• An engaging, passionate, energetic human - E
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills - E
• Commitment to equality, civil rights, and LGBTQ+ rights - E
• Knowledge of the charity sector in general and the LGBTQ+ community in particular - E
• Experience working with communities in general and the LGBTQ+ in particular - D

Are you a dynamic fundraising professional with a passion for protecting our rivers and waterways? 

Environmental non-profit Planet Patrol is at a pivotal moment of growth and evolution. We’re now seeking a proactive, highly organised fundraising professional to help continue this growth. If you have a proven track record in strategic partnership creation, grant fundraising, and have a knack and thirst for hitting financial targets, ideally for environmental causes, we want to hear from you! 

About Planet Patrol

Our vision is a world where all beings can enjoy our waterways, free from pollution. We are a global community dedicated to placing people-powered environmental data at the heart of decision-making. Through our unique anywhere, anytime, anybody approach to citizen science, we gather critical evidence of water and litter pollution to drive solutions that protect both environmental and human health. Our data and citizen science methods have been featured in academic journals (Stanton, et al., 2022) and media investigations (Channel 4 and ITV), enhancing public and scientific knowledge of litter pollution. 

About the role

The Fundraising Lead (Corporate & Grants) will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of income generation for Planet Patrol, including the planning and delivery of our fundraising strategy; with a focus on corporates and grants. You will secure new partnerships and sponsorships, and develop high-value, multi-year commitments that align with both Planet Patrol’s priorities and our funders objectives. Whilst this role is fixed term, we hope to secure enough funding to make the role permanent.

About you

You must thrive in a start-up environment and have a can-do attitude to problem solving. You’ll be one of only a handful of employees and a team of excellent freelancers, so being a team player is a must! This is a great opportunity to really shape the organisation and our impact, so if you like having agency and being innovative, Planet Patrol would be a great fit.

Key Responsibilities

Fundraising & Relationship Building

• Meet and exceed the annual new funding target of £300k, whilst maintaining existing funding agreements.
• Secure sponsorship for at least three organisational priorities worth a minimum of £50k each.
• Write and submit innovative, engaging and impactful funding applications.
• Prospect new supporters and build long-term, high-value relationships.
• Quickly and efficiently respond to calls for proposals, maximising all opportunities..
• Work with colleagues across Planet Patrol to develop and deliver bespoke opportunities aligned with funder priorities.
• Host cultivation events and support other team members in engaging prospective sponsors.
• Ensure due diligence in line with Planet Patrol’s ethics and due diligence policies.

Strategic

• Lead on the development and delivery of Planet Patrol’s fundraising strategy, setting income targets and KPIs with the Director.
• Work closely with the Head of Programmes and Campaigns to develop exciting, innovative and impactful funding propositions. 
• Contribute to the wider Organisational strategy and annual Business Plan.
• Keep abreast of sector developments and funding opportunities to ensure plans are timely and effective.

Account Management

• Maximise our existing portfolio of corporate supporters, ensuring timely delivery of benefits, publicity and events.
• Oversee reporting to funders, sponsors and partners, demonstrating impact and value.
• Manage budgets within the fundraising portfolio and contribute to organisational efficiency and effectiveness.

Marketing & Communications

• Create compelling and innovative partnership opportunities for corporate supporters.
• Collaborate with colleagues to deliver sponsorship benefits and ensure accurate representation of sponsors across Planet Patrol platforms.
• Coordinate sponsor advertising and communications, with support from colleagues.
• Positively represent Planet Patrol at events and conferences.

Role requirements:

• A minimum three years working in a fast-paced, start-up environment.
• A demonstrated ability in securing funding worth five-and-six figures.
• Experience working remotely and making impactful relationships online.
• Be able to communicate effectively with senior corporate leaders.
• Experience in providing excellent stakeholder engagement, ideally through an integrated CRM.
• A natural networker and innovator, you’ll always be spotting opportunities.
• Excellent general IT skills and knowledge of new platforms to enable efficiency (Trello, Slack, HubSpot, Xero). 
• Passionate about the environment and the importance of data.
• A commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion.
• Legal right to work in the UK without visa sponsorship.
• A clean, full driving license is preferred. 

What we offer

Planet Patrol values collaboration, innovation, and a healthy work-life balance. That’s why we’re proud to be a 4-day week employer. We offer a flexible, remote working environment, paired with regular opportunities to connect as a team. We’re a vibrant, mission-driven non-profit that supports professional growth, alongside wellbeing. We offer a generous annual leave package, your birthdays off and encourage you to get out into nature whenever possible.

Application details

If you believe in the work we’re doing and think you could add something to it then we would love to hear from you. Please note that we are unable to process incomplete applications.

Applications close midnight Wednesday 26 November. 

First stage interviews will be held virtually on Tuesday 02 December.

Second stage interviews will be held in person on Tuesday 09 December.

We are proud to be working with a leading charity in their search for a Senior Philanthropy Manager.  They are looking for an ambitious and strategic Senior Philanthropy Manager to lead the development  of the Major Donor programme.

Key Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the overall Major Donor Strategy, budget, and KPIs, providing the strategic insight needed to significantly grow the programme.
• Manage and grow a warm portfolio of existing major donors and prospects capable of giving £100k+  designing bespoke care plans and compelling funding propositions.
• Develop a robust prospect pipeline in collaboration with supporting fundraising and research teams.
• Work closely with the Chief Executive Officer, Trustees, and colleagues to champion the work they do and leverage their networks for transformational gifts.
• Line management of a philanthropy manager, ensuring ongoing development and their targets are hit

Experience needed

• Proven, substantial experience in securing and stewarding a programme of gifts from major donors, ideally six figures, and successfully growing a multi-year pipeline.
• Experience taking ownership of a fundraising strategy and budget, with the ability to provide clear, strategic insight to senior stakeholders.
• Ability to write inspiring, persuasive, and complex proposals and donor communications that convey the urgency and impact of their work.
• Ability to work at pace on multiple high-value opportunities, particularly in a fast-moving environment

What’s on Offer
Salary £50,000- £55,000
1 day a week in the London office with regular donor meetings
Part time and flexible working offered

How to Apply
To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the 'apply now' button (please do not apply via email). We aim to get back to all successful candidates within 48 working hours.

Commitment to Diversity
The Talent Set are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, sexual orientation, disability, age, or gender. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.

Help us tackle health inequalities and support people excluded from care.

You’ll coordinate and deliver DOTW’s (London-based) outreach clinics and national advice line, guiding volunteers and ensuring compassionate, high-quality services for people facing destitution, violence, trafficking, or homelessness.

We’re looking for someone with excellent coordination and advocacy skills, emotional resilience, and experience supporting vulnerable groups. You’ll lead with empathy, think on your feet, and keep service users’ safety and dignity at the heart of everything you do.

We offer clinical supervision, wellbeing support, and training in trauma-informed and safeguarding practice.

We warmly welcome applicants with lived experience of migration, homelessness, or exclusion from health services.

Salary: £38,000 - £42,000
Contract: Permanent, 28–35 hours per week (core hours 10–4)
Location: London office – 2 days per week inc. Wednesday
Closing date: Rolling
Benefits: 25 days holiday, Wellbeing - Employee Assistance Programme,6  ‘flex’ hours to use each month.

We’re excited to be working with Tommy’s, the UK’s leading pregnancy research charity, to recruit a Philanthropy Manager. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a mission-driven organisation at a pivotal time, as they continue to grow their Philanthropy & Partnerships directorate.

You’ll be stepping into a well-established portfolio of engaged major donors and will work closely with the new Director of Philanthropy & Partnerships to grow income and deepen relationships. This role offers the chance to make a real impact in a high-performing, collaborative team that’s already making waves in the sector.

To be successful as the Philanthropy Manager, you will need:

• Proven experience securing £50K gifts from major donors and managing complex relationships.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the confidence to engage high-profile individuals.
• A proactive, strategic mindset with the ability to identify and cultivate new donor prospects.

If you would like to have an informal discussion, please call Emma on 02030 062787 or email your interest along with your CV to [email protected].

Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency, we use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable charity jobs. We are passionate about improving equality across the sector, you can read more about our commitment to diversity here.

We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment in the charity sector and partner with you as the leading charity recruitment agency.
If enough applications are received the charity reserve the right to end the application period sooner.

If you would like to discuss this role with us please quote the reference 2711EI.
 

Senior Supporter Development Officer (Mid Value and Regular Giving)

• £40,500
• Permanent
• Hybrid, 1 day a week in London office
• 35 hours per week

This is a rare chance to work at the intersection of relationship fundraising and regular giving, developing lasting supporter relationships that genuinely make a difference.

The Brooke is a global animal welfare organisation working with communities around the world to improve the lives of working horses, donkeys and mules. The impact is tangible and human; the stories, endless. The content practically writes itself.

You’ll be the voice and face of the mid-value programme, building meaningful connections with supporters who give between £500 and £5,000, helping them see exactly how their generosity transforms lives. Alongside that, you’ll oversee and grow regular giving, testing, scaling and refining new products to strengthen lifetime value and long-term sustainability.

It’s a hands-on role that needs someone comfortable working across digital and mail campaigns, managing external suppliers, and making data-led decisions about where to test, invest and grow. You’ll work closely with the wider fundraising and comms team to ensure supporters move seamlessly between mid-value and major donor programmes, and you’ll have support to deliver the stewardship and campaign logistics.

The team is ambitious, collaborative and well connected across the organisation. Fundraising and communications work as one, with shared goals, strong internal relationships and a deep understanding of the projects being delivered in the field. It’s a healthy, growing environment with a focus on innovation, impact and people.

You’ll bring

• Experience in relationship-led fundraising, ideally across mid-value or regular giving
• Confidence managing multi-channel campaigns and digital journeys
• An analytical eye for performance and testing
• Curiosity, warmth and a genuine interest in connecting supporters with impact
• A collaborative, sleeves-rolled-up approach – this is a team that gets stuck in together

In return, you’ll join a financially stable, forward-looking charity with ambitious plans for supporter growth and a culture that knows people by name, not job title.

Interviews: First round w/c 25 November (Teams), second round in person.

To apply: Get in touch to discuss your experience and what draws you to The Brooke’s mission.

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

Are you looking for an events role where your creativity and organisation can make a real difference?

If you’re passionate about creating memorable experiences and building meaningful relationships, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

A national charity is seeking a Senior Events Coordinator to join its friendly and passionate team. You’ll play a key role in delivering engaging, high-quality events that build lasting supporter relationships.

Salary: £30,000
Location: Remote, with travel across the UK
Contract: Permanent, Full-time, 9am–5pm, Monday to Friday

The Role
You’ll support the Events Team Manager in planning and delivering a busy calendar of events across the UK. From concept to completion, you’ll take ownership of logistics, marketing, and supporter engagement, ensuring every event runs smoothly and leaves a lasting impression. You’ll also work closely with regional committees, suppliers, and sponsors, building strong relationships and ensuring that every event aligns with the charity’s goals and values.

About You

You’ll be an experienced events professional with strong organisational skills, creative flair, and the ability to juggle multiple projects.

You’ll bring:

• Experience coordinating successful in-person and virtual events
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• A proactive, adaptable approach with great attention to detail
• A genuine passion for events that make a difference

This role offers variety, autonomy, and the chance to contribute to meaningful work within a supportive, collaborative environment.

Applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis – early applications are encouraged.

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

The Executive Director has overall responsibility for TOLFA UK’s fundraising, financial management, marketing and communications, and personnel, to implement its mission of providing vital and preventative healthcare to India’s ownerless animals and those belonging to low-income owners, as well as educating communities in their welfare and value 

Initially  a salary of £19,000 per year for 24 hours per week; both the hours and salary could potentially increase based on the organisation’s income and financial assets 

A minimum 18-month commitment is expected; longer is preferred 

Reporting to the Board of Trustees
 

Responsibilities 

• Proactively diversify and sustainably increase TOLFA UK’s fundraising, such as: 

• Submitting grant proposals and reports to trusts and foundations 

• Cultivating individual donors and major donors 

• Using TOLFA UK’s donor database to raise funds more effectively 

• Collaborate with the Board of Trustees to develop the strategy of TOLFA UK, which will include becoming a more impactful organisation with increasing revenue and additional staff 

• Provide the vision and leadership to ensure the implementation of TOLFA UK’s strategy 

• Maintain excellent communication with the Board of Trustees, including providing monthly reports 

• Lead, motivate, and evaluate other staff, freelancers or consultants of TOLFA UK 

• Oversee TOLFA UK’s finances, collaborate with a bookkeeper to create and monitor budgets and ensure strong financial controls are in place, and promptly notify the Board of Trustees of any concerns. Lead on oversight of processes such as submission of year end accounts with third party accountancy partners. 

• Liaise with TOLFA India, including to understand their funding needs and obtain content for communications and fundraising 

• Manage TOLFA UK’s public communications, such as enquiries from the public and the media 

• Fill other roles and complete additional tasks as needed
 

Person Specification 

• UK Based 

• Demonstrated leadership skills which are necessary to expand TOLFA UK

• Proven success in fundraising

• Proven success in leading fully remote teams 

• Exceptional interpersonal skills with donors, trustees, staff, collaborators, and others 

• Excellent administrative skills including organization and attention to detail 

• Demonstrated efficiency, versatility, and ability to complete tasks within deadlines, when working independently and remotely. Strong ability to manage simultaneous ongoing tasks, projects or deadlines. 

• Strong writing skills, including writing in diverse styles and for diverse audiences 

• Demonstrated passion for animal welfare 

Please note that early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to close the advert if we find the right candidate before the closing date of 12th Dec.

The Cardinal Hume Centre works to prevent and tackle youth and family homelessness.

Job title: Support & Advocacy Practitioner

Westminster, London

Salary: £33,132 plus benefits

Contract: Permanent, full time (average of 35 hours in a 40 hour week) 

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the world? Do you want to leverage your skills to combat homelessness for children and young people? Then we have the perfect opportunity for you.

We are looking to recruit a Support and Advocacy Practitioner to work collaboratively as part of a committed team to deliver an outstanding service and a range of personalised support that puts residents first and empowers them to achieve their goals and thrive in adult life. This is an exciting role in our Supported Accommodation team that will lead on co-producing bespoke support and move-on plans, involving key stakeholders such as Social Workers, Personal Advisors and other support providers where appropriate. You will engage residents to meet agreed outcomes and develop life skills, assisting with day-to-day support and tenancy-related matters. You will also identify and promote opportunities for employment, education and training and support residents to remove barriers to accessing these opportunities.

Please refer to the job description for further information. 

In your cv and cover letter please outline how you meet the requirements of the role and why you would like to work for us. You must account for any gaps in your employment history. In your cover letter, please also answer the following 3 questions:

1. Tell us about your experience of working with young people who have experienced homelessness. What are the challenges and how have you provided support?

2. Tell us about your experience of safeguarding young people.

3. What attracted you to work for the Cardinal Hume Centre, and how would you ensure that our values are central to how you work with our residents?

If you are invited to interview, you will be asked to complete an application form before attending due to the safeguarding regulations within our supported accommodation.

This is a full-time role. You will work an average of 35 hours in a 40-hour week worked on a rolling rota (including weekends and Bank Holidays). Shifts are 8 hours (inclusive of a 1-hour unpaid lunch break) and include early, late and flexi/cover shifts.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The Centre requires staff and volunteers to complete a criminal records self-declaration and undertake a DBS check. This role requires an enhanced plus barred lists DBS check. If you are successful and have previously spent time working abroad, you will be required to obtain evidence of no criminal conviction from those counties. This is a safeguarding requirement.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. We are unable to sponsor visas. 

Benefits

· 26 days’ leave rising to 28 days’ leave after two years’ service (pro rata for part time staff)

· Additional discretionary wellbeing and celebratory days

· Access to Blue Light Card discounts

· Pension: stakeholder pension scheme and we will match employee contributions up to a maximum of 6%.

· Life assurance cover (after probation passed)

· Season ticket loan

· Training and development opportunities