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Job Title: Philanthropy Lead  

Location:    Hemel Hempstead (Charity Office), Watford & Hybrid where agreed

Salary:   £37,000 FTE. DBS checks are required.

Job Type: 14 hours per week, permanent

About us:

Playskill is a Hertfordshire-based charity supporting pre-school children with physical disabilities and their families. The charity relies entirely on voluntary donations to fund its vital services.

Using therapeutic play as a tool for development of key milestones, Playskill steps in during the crucial early intervention window when the brain is developing faster than at any other time. Through expert therapies, vital in-home support, specialist training and all important social and respite events for the whole family.

We stand alongside families throughout the challenges of living with disability, offering guidance, care, and community, helping them to build skills, resilience and networks to face the journey ahead.

About the role:

Playskill are looking for a Philanthropy Lead to grow our corporate and donor income.  This is a vital role in securing sustainable funding to our therapy services and family programmes.

You will be responsible for:

- Building high value partnerships with High Net Worth individuals.

- Developing and introducing innovative corporate fundraising initiatives.

- Working with the Community and Events Manager to secure sponsorship and team participation for our flagship Golf Day and other events.

Skills and Experience Required:

· Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar fundraising role.

· Proven ability to secure High Net Work donations

· Excellent relationship building and stewardship

· Experience using a fundraising database

· Knowledge of GDPR legislation to ensure clear understanding of confidentiality and the need for data protection

· Confident IT use, including Microsoft Office

· Strong communication, empathy, numeracy, and administrative skills

Diversity statement:

Playskill is an equal opportunities employer and has a high number of team members with caring responsibilities and is keen to encourage applicants from a diverse number of backgrounds.

Safeguarding statement: 

Playskill is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment. Playskill has a full safeguarding policy and expects all staff to undergo safeguarding training.

Deadline for applications:  15th October 2025
Interview date: w/c 20th October 2025

Interview location: Hemel Hempstead

Location:  Elstree & outreach venues

About Citizens Advice

Citizens Advice provides free, confidential, and impartial advice to help people resolve their problems. We campaign to improve policies and practices that affect people's lives. Our outreach services aim to reach individuals and communities who may face barriers to accessing advice.

Role Purpose

As an Outreach Worker, you will play a vital role in extending the reach of Citizens Advice services to underserved communities. You will work collaboratively with local partners, attend community events, and deliver advice sessions, including applications for disability benefits,  in accessible locations to ensure people receive the support they need.

Key Responsibilities

• Community Engagement: Build relationships with local organisations, community groups, and stakeholders to identify outreach opportunities.
• Advice Delivery: Provide high-quality, accurate, and timely advice on issues such as benefits, debt, housing, employment, and immigration.
• Accessibility: Organise and deliver advice sessions in community venues, including libraries, food banks, and health centres.
• Promotion: Raise awareness of Citizens Advice services through leaflets, social media, and community events.
• Data & Reporting: Maintain accurate records of client interactions and contribute to service monitoring and evaluation.
• Safeguarding: Identify and respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns in line with organisational policies.

Person Specification

Essential:

• Experience in advice work or community outreach.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage a varied workload.
• Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
• IT literacy and ability to use case management systems.

Desirable:

• Knowledge of welfare benefits, housing, or debt advice.
• Experience working with marginalised or vulnerable groups.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive training and ongoing support.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Opportunities for career development.
• A supportive and inclusive work environment.
• Free Parking

Location: Citizens Advice Hertsmere, outreach across various locations

Purpose of the Role

To deliver high-quality energy advice and advocacy to individuals and households, particularly those vulnerable or experiencing fuel poverty. The role supports clients in reducing energy costs, improving home comfort, and lowering carbon emissions.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide tailored energy advice via:
  • Face-to-face appointments and Telephone
  • Community events and workshops
• Support clients with:
  • Understanding fuel tariffs and energy bills
  • Improving energy efficiency and thermal comfort
  • Accessing grants, rebates, and financial support
  • Resolving issues with energy suppliers
  • maintain accurate case records and report outcomes
  • Meet project targets and comply with funder requirements, Build partnerships with local agencies and stakeholders
  • Contribute to Citizens Advice’s research and campaigns
  • Stay up to date with relevant legislation and policies

Person Specification

Essential:

• Experience in advice-giving or customer support (e.g., call centre, community outreach or within Citizens Advice)
• Ability to manage workload independently and meet targets
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion
• Willingness to undertake NEA Level 3 Energy Awareness training

Desirable:

• NEA Level 3 or 4 qualifications in energy awareness or decarbonising homes
• Experience working with vulnerable communities
• Familiarity with Citizens Advice systems and values

Benefits

• Generous
•  office closure days over Christmas
• Pension contributions
• Flexible and some hybrid working options considered
• Free Parking

The Veterans’ Foundation’s purpose is to improve the lives of all within the armed forces community who are in need. They do this by raising funds which they award to organisations having a real impact on those currently serving, veterans and their families. Military charities undertaking life-changing work need vital funds to support and sustain their work with beneficiaries.

One of the UK’s fastest-growing military charities, the Veterans’ Foundation was established in 2016 to support serving and former members of the armed forces, operationally qualified seafarers, and their families who are in need. Since its launch, the Foundation has awarded over £30 million in grants to nearly 500 charities and organisations delivering more than 1,000 life-changing projects across the UK. Grants range from a few hundred pounds to £200,000 and support a wide range of needs, including mental health, homelessness, poverty and social isolation. The charity is primarily funded by the Veterans’ Lottery, the UK’s largest single-charity lottery.

We are looking for x1 permanent full time (35 hours per week) and x1 0.5 FTE (17.5 hours per week) FTC (18 months) Grants Assessment Officers to join the Grants Team at the Veterans' Foundation. The Grants Assessment Officer plays a vital role in the assessment of grant requests and will maximise the impact and effectiveness of the Foundation’s funding by ensuring we are supporting projects and activities which are closely aligned to our strategic priorities.

The key focus of the role is the assessment of applications across our existing Grant Programmes, reviewing grant monitoring and providing appropriate levels of support to grant holders during the period of funding.

The post holder will help ensure our grant application processes run efficiently and effectively, carrying out thorough desk and UK-wide field-based assessment of applications made to the foundation.  They will be a key point of contact for external enquiries to the Grants Team.

LOCATION: Home-based (hybrid), ideally based in the Midlands, to provide reach across the UK for assessment/project visits to monitor grant progress.

Key responsibilities:

• Undertake full and thorough assessment of funding requests, carrying out both in person and online meetings and tasks to ensure that detailed recommendations are written-up and presented for consideration within agreed lead times as defined within the schedule of Decision Meetings
• Work closely with the Grants Support Officer, helping to ensure that payments to current grant holders are released on a timely basis and within the context of agreed protocols and procedures
• Carry out monitoring reviews and visits of funded projects based on reporting provided by Grant Holders
• Assist with broader provision of information and guidance at the point of application and through attendance at funding/networking events
• Manage relationships with our Grant holders including working with them to resolve any issues raised during the period of funding
• Maintain relationships with our Grant Holders and stakeholders, to support them in resolving issues raised during the period of funding
• Contribute to the Grant Team’s ongoing efforts to innovate and improve processes which increase access and engagement for applicants and grant holders
• Provide support for Decision Meetings including preparation of Salesforce reports for decision meetings where grant applications are reviewed
• Assist in any other duties required for the efficient running of the Veterans’ Foundation Grants Programme.

Qualifications/Experience

• Knowledge of the Veterans’ Foundation, the UK funding landscape and current challenges faced by our grant holders and the wider voluntary sector
• Understanding of voluntary sector legal structures (constituted groups, charities and CICs) and their good governance
• Good knowledge of ‘Outcomes’ and ‘Indicators / Activities’ and their role in both demonstrating and considering the impact of projects
• Understanding of the impact charities are seeking to make and an ability to respond creatively to risks and opportunities they face
• Experience in presenting and/or group facilitation both in person and online
• Experience of liaising with grant holders or charities
• Basic understanding of current GDPR
• Experienced and Proficient in Salesforce
• Confident working with Microsoft Office

Personal Skills & Qualities - Essential

• Working effectively as part of a collaborative team environment, but also using your own initiative proactively
• High emotional intelligence with excellent communication skills with a wide range of audiences and stakeholders
• Skilled in questioning, giving and processing feedback and making judgements
• Excellent organisational skills
• High attention to detail
• Critical reading, review and strong writing skills.

Personal Skills & Qualities - Desirable

• A grant/project management qualification or relevant experience
• Experience of providing information, advice and guidance to voluntary sector groups
• Managing support enquiries sensitively both face to face and via email
• Experience in working to deadlines and within agreed budget
• Skilled in questioning, giving and processing feedback and making judgements
• Inquisitive with an ability to make good judgements and manage risk.

Additional Information

The Veterans’ Foundation welcomes applications from across the UK, but ideally the postholder would be based in the Midlands (England) to allow reach to our applicants and grant holders across the UK. This is a home working role and applicants will be expected to be able to confirm that they are able to work in this way (IT and any essential equipment will be provided). The Veterans’ Foundation is committed to hybrid and other forms of flexible working.  Attendance at occasional team meetings or awaydays will be expected – these could be in Edinburgh, London or elsewhere in the UK.  There will be a requirement for the postholder to carry out occasional project visits to consider new requests or monitor existing grant progress. Therefore travel and occasional overnight stays across the UK form a key aspect to this role.  The Veterans’ Foundation is committed to being an equal opportunities employer and to providing development and training opportunities.

Help keep our community buzzing!

This is an exciting opportunity to join the team at our thriving and busy synagogue, where communications sits at the heart of everything we do. We’re looking for a creative and proactive Communications Officer – connecting people, sharing stories, and encouraging engagement across our wide range of activities.

Some of your work will be routine: weekly newsletters, managing our website and social media, and keeping our members informed. Other parts will be more strategic – finding fresh ways to engage our diverse community, including promoting our kindergarten and flagship events.

You’ll have some experience in a communications role – perhaps in a charity, community or faith-based organisation. You’ll know how to take lots of information and shape it into clear, exciting messages. That means writing great copy, editing text from others, and using tools like Canva to create eye-catching visuals.

It would be great if you are confident in managing websites and creating engaging content across platforms, or keen to learn.

If this sounds like you, please get in touch.

Sibs is the UK charity dedicated to supporting siblings of disabled children and adults. As our YoungSibs Information Officer, you’ll be responsible for managing and delivering high-quality information and resources to support children and young people who are growing up with a disabled brother or sister.

Key Responsibilities:

• To manage and develop new information and self-help resources for school-age young siblings
• To respond directly to young siblings’ requests for information and support
• To respond directly to parental requests for information and support submitted via the main Sibs website
• To build relationships with statutory and voluntary sector organisations in order to explore opportunities to increase Sibs’ reach to young siblings

About You

You’re an excellent communicator, with an understanding of the children’s sector. You will need a sharp eye for detail and a passion for providing accessible, user-friendly information for young people. You will have an understanding of the lifelong impact of being a sibling to a disabled and skilled in writing for different audiences.

• Experience of one-to-one direct supportive work with children and young people. Experience of direct working with siblings of disabled children and/or young carers is desirable.
• Experience of developing resource materials for children and young people.
• Experience of working with children’s services in the statutory and/or voluntary sector
• Knowledge of statutory and voluntary support available to siblings, young carers, and children in need
• Experience of managing and developing an information service

What We Offer

• A supportive, inclusive team culture.
• Generous annual leave allowance.
• Flexible working arrangements.

Working location: mostly remote work with some travel required across the region. Based in the North or East of Scotland, you will deliver a face-to-face service to clients in their own home or safe meeting place, as well as providing support by Teams, phone, email or other means to suit the service user. We take a person-centred approach so the amount of travel will vary depending on your caseload at the time. You’re in control of your own diary. 

The role: This is a rewarding role where every day brings the opportunity to make a positive difference to people's lives. We regularly receive testimonials from service users describing the life-changing impact of receiving support from our caseworkers in the National Road Victim Service.

Who We Are: Brake has been supporting victims of road carnage since 1995, and we're on a mission to prevent future collisions. Every 20 minutes, someone is killed or seriously injured on our roads, impacting lives profoundly.

Join Our Team: We're expanding our National Road Victim Service and need a dedicated Caseworker to join our dynamic, compassionate team. Your role will involve delivering world-class support services to those at their most vulnerable.

Why this role is important: Every 20 minutes, someone is killed or seriously injured on UK roads. For families affected, the emotional and practical challenges are immense. As a Caseworker, you will provide trauma-informed care to individuals and families suffering from the sudden bereavement or life-altering injury of a loved one. Working mostly remotely, with some home visits to service users, you’ll offer vital emotional and practical support—including helping them access therapeutic resources, financial assistance, and guidance through the complexities of medical and legal processes. 

What We Offer:

· A generous 35 days of annual leave (including bank holidays and 3-day end of year shutdown period)

· An extra day off for your birthday to take whenever you choose

· Enhanced sick pay and compassionate leave

· Death in service benefit

· Pension

· Employee Assistance Programme

· Flexible working

· Be part of a skilled, friendly team with an engaged Board of Trustees

Who You Are: We need passionate, self-starters with a background in providing high-quality emotional support and advocacy. Your experience in roles like police, criminal justice, counselling, or health and social care could make you a perfect fit.

Specifically Seeking Candidates With:

- Living in the North or East of Scotland

- a full, clean UK driving licence, access to your own transport and are willing to use it for work purposes (we reimburse travelling expenses) 

- Experience delivering frontline support, preferably involving sudden bereavement or heightened vulnerabilities. 

- Understanding of criminal justice processes (desirable but not essential)

- Research and advocacy skills

- Resilience and willingness to grow

- Competent I.T. skills for remote work

Join Our Mission: Your greatest reward will be knowing you've made a positive difference in someone's recovery from psychological trauma.

About Us: Brake is passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that values diversity. We welcome your application whatever your background or situation. We particularly welcome applications from those who are part of the global majority, the LGBTQIA+ community or disabled. We don’t want you to ‘fit’ our culture, we want you to enrich it. So, if you have a passion for making a difference and share in our vision for a world where no one is killed on our roads, we would love to hear from you.

Apply Now: If you're up for a new challenge and have the skills, apply now.

Not for Traffic Offenders: Due to the nature of our work we can't accept applications from serious traffic offenders. Candidates will be asked to disclose whether they have any unspent points on their licence at interview.

A DBS check is required due to the sensitive nature of our service.

Join us today and be part of the solution! 

As our Relationship Fundraiser you'll work with colleagues, Trustees, and supporters to explore the relationships they hold, and how they can add value to our mission.You’ll undertake prospect identification, research, and plan approaches to develop relationships with, and income from, corporate and individual supporters.You’ll play a key role in creating and managing relationships within the engineering community, raising funds for, and awareness of, the vital support we provide for people when life becomes challenging.We find creative ways of working as a team and look to showcase the individual talents and personalities that people bring to their role.

This role will play a key part in supporting MMHA’s successful campaigning, including supporting our maternal mental health councils project, and helping drive change so that women, birthing people, babies and families affected by maternal mental health problems can access the right care, at the right time, without discrimination.

Job purpose

Support planning, implementation, and evaluation of MMHA campaign and policy work to improve perinatal mental health care systems, policy and practice in the UK.

Main responsibilities

• Support policy activities relating to MMHA’s Maternal Mental Health Councils project.
• Assist with the production of campaign resources, including desk research, drafting copy, and proof reading.
• Read and summarise policy information, such as reports and carry out data analysis, to support MMHA’s evidence base.
• Lead political monitoring, keeping abreast of tracking relevant policy and political developments to identify opportunities and risks for MMHA’s campaigns and policy priorities.
• Support MMHA’s campaigning across the devolved nations, working with local stakeholders in Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales to inform, amplify and facilitate campaign activities.
• Hold knowledge of parliamentary procedure and systems to ensure strategic and targeted influencing work, supporting relationships with parliamentarians, including providing clear communications.
• Ensure MMHA’s commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion runs throughout MMHA’s campaigning and policy work.
• Maintain relationships with range of stakeholders to support MMHA’s campaigning and influencing, including MMHA members, parliamentarians, champions and academics.
• Support campaigning communications activities, including media and social media support, website editing and writing copy for articles or newsletters.
• Keep a library of policy resources and an up-to-date bank of statistics and evidence to support internal and external use.
• Assist the Head of Campaigns and Policy and wider team with administrative and other tasks, including the organisation and facilitation of meetings and events and responding to routine enquiries.
• Help support MMHA projects as required. 
• Work with the team on campaign evaluation.
• Maintain a diary of key campaign dates and events.
• Represent the MMHA at events as required.

Please see the attached job pack for further details. 

How to apply

To apply for this role, please submit:

1. A CV (maximum 2 sides of A4)
2. A cover letter (maximum 2 sides of A4)

Please note: We are expecting a large number of applications for this role. Applications exceeding the page limits (2 sides of A4 per document) will not be considered. In addition, to help with anonymising applications, please only include your initials in your CV and cover letter – please do not include your full name or a photograph.

What to include in your cover letter

Please start your cover letter with:

• Please address how you meet the first six points of the essential skills and experience of the person specification.
• A brief summary of your experience working with civil servants, MPs and decision-makers.
• An example demonstrating your interpersonal skills and ability to engage with wide and diverse groups.

Feel free to then share your broader interest in the role and what additional qualities you would bring.

Where to send your application

• Please submit your CV and covering letter to the email address provided in the attached job pack.
• The deadline for applications is 10am on Thursday 16 October 2025.
• Applications submitted after this time or not following the outlined process will not be considered.

Interview details

First interviews are expected to take place online Thursday 6 November 2025.

Caseworker - Mentor Supervisor
Salary: £30,000 per annum
Location: Thames Valley with the ability to travel
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 22.5 hours (3 days per week)

Hope After Harm is an established, registered charity dedicated to providing vital support services to those who are vulnerable or at risk of exclusion. We are committed to developing long-term solutions to the challenges posed by crime and social exclusion, influencing policy, and sharing best practices. With a proven track record of service delivery across Thames Valley and beyond, we support individuals impacted by crime, including victims, offenders, and their families.

We are currently looking for a passionate and dedicated Caseworker – Mentor Supervisor to join our New Leaf Young People Mentoring Project. This three-year initiative, funded by the Big Lottery, focuses on improving the life chances, personal resilience, and wellbeing of young people at risk of engaging with the criminal justice system through mentoring support delivered by our wonderful volunteer mentors. Additionally, the project incorporates restorative justice elements, delivering RJ interventions in a school setting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage referrals by liaising with referrers and conducting needs assessments using the Outcome Star tool.
• Provide mentoring support to young people for up to 12 weeks, facilitating the development of individual action plans.
• Match younger individuals with suitable volunteer mentors based on their unique needs.
• Supervise and support volunteer mentors through regular six-weekly supervision meetings, ensuring compliance with policies and procedures.
• Assist in the recruitment and training of volunteer mentors while actively promoting the benefits of the project to the local business community and potential referrers.
• Monitor and review mentor-mentee relationships and action plans regularly to ensure progress.
• Maintain effective record-keeping and administration tasks related to case management.

Ideal Candidate:
The successful candidate will possess the following skills and experience:

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to engage with a diverse range of individuals.
• Comprehensive understanding of GDPR and a commitment to confidentiality.
• Excellent organisational and time management abilities.
• Demonstrated experience in casework, including needs assessments and action plan development.
• Proven ability to manage and support volunteers.
• Knowledge of restorative justice principles.
• IT proficiency, including experience with Microsoft Office and case management systems.

Benefits on offer:

• Competitive salary and flexible working arrangements.
• Opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of vulnerable young people.
• Comprehensive training and professional development opportunities.
• Supportive team environment that values your contribution.
• Commitment to employee wellbeing and a healthy work-life balance.
• Occupational sick leave
• EAP and Group Life Assurance
• 25 days annual leave (pro-rata) plus Bank Holidays

At Hope After Harm, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those with criminal convictions, in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

If you're ready to take on this rewarding role and make a real difference, please apply now. We look forward to hearing from you!

Friends of the Earth International is looking for an:

International Fundraising Officer

Amsterdam-based or Remote

0.8 FTE (30 hours per week)

Friends of the Earth International (FoEI) is the world’s largest grassroots environmental federation with more than 70 autonomous member groups around the world. FoEI aims to ensure that the struggles and experiences of local communities – especially those most affected by unsustainable development – are brought to bear on policies and practices at national and international levels. We focus on climate justice and energy, forests and biodiversity, food sovereignty, economic justice, gender justice and environmental human rights defenders. Our vision is of a peaceful and sustainable world based on societies living in harmony with nature.

FoEI’s decentralised and democratic structure allows all member groups to participate in decision-making. We are governed by our member groups who come together every two years to vote on issues facing the federation. A small International Secretariat (IS) in Amsterdam and a team of global staff support the member groups, campaigns, programs, and other activities of the federation through fundraising, campaign coordination, trainings, communications, and information management. 

FoEI is seeking an International Fundraising Officer (80% FTE – 30 hours per week) to join our small fundraising team. The fundraising team is part of the International Secretariat and works collaboratively with staff and member groups across the globe to raise over €2.5 million annually. This position reports to FoEI's International Fundraising Coordinator (based in Amsterdam) and can be based in any country where FoEI has a member group, including at the International Secretariat office in Amsterdam.

FoEI’s fundraising approach aligns with its mission and values, which means that FoEI does not accept donations from corporations. In 2026, FoEI’s funding will come primarily from private foundations, the EU, and membership fees. Within the context of a challenging funding landscape, particularly cuts to development aid budgets, over the coming years our aim is to continue diversifying funding streams and substantially increase support from private foundations and other donors. This will provide long-term stability for the federation and enable its programs and regions to rise to the challenge posed by the multiple systemic crises we face.

RESPONSIBILITIES

As part of the fundraising team, the International Fundraising Officer will implement a comprehensive and strategic fundraising plan aligned with FoEI's mission and vision, in collaboration with the International Coordinator, other secretariat staff, Executive Committee (board), International Program Coordinators and Regional Facilitators. Key responsibilities include:

· Prospect research:

• Research, identify and monitor prospective funding opportunities and keep donor records up-to-date.

• Regular sharing of funding opportunities with member groups.

· Fundraising materials, grant proposals and reports:

• Position FoEI to anticipate and respond to prospective funding opportunities

• Lead in the development of fundraising materials, including case studies, concept notes, proposals and reports – collaboratively with FoEI teams, member groups, regional structures, and allies.

• Work with proposal teams to craft strong results frameworks and/or impact narratives and indicators to enable high quality and efficient reporting across projects.

· Donor Relationship Management

• Develop bespoke cultivation plans for key donors.

• Cultivate and deepen donor relationships through regular communication and networking.

• Plan and deliver pitches to new and prospective donors. As necessary, support FoEI staff and representatives in engagement with funders including attendance at meetings and events.

· Other tasks

• Provide input on fundraising related external communication such as the website, social media and publications.

• Other related tasks as needed and in coordination with the Fundraising Coordinator.

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE

• At least 3-5 years of proven experience working across the full life cycle of fundraising from prospecting, proposal development, donor relationship management, grant management and reporting.

• Proven track record successfully raising six-figure+ grants from philanthropic foundations and donors, particularly in the US, UK and Europe.  

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, particularly the ability to process large amounts of information quickly and succinctly.

• Ability to work within and navigate a complex and decentralised environment with different cultures, languages and skill-sets.

• Ability to work with and support numerous projects and teams concurrently, working both independently and as part of globally distributed teams.

• Experience working on environmental and social justice issues and a strong affinity with FoEI's vision, mission, and values.

• English fluency, both spoken and written; working knowledge of Spanish or French would be a plus.

DESIRED

• Direct experience participating in coalition-based proposal development and collaborative fundraising processes with NGO networks and social movements.

• Experience in fundraising from the EU/countries that provide development aid.

• Experience in developing and supporting implementation of PMEL systems, in particular supporting teams to build theories of change, results frameworks, and compelling objectives, indicators, and outcomes for proposed projects.

WHAT FoEI OFFERS

We offer an opportunity to contribute to a better world and work for an inspiring international and culturally diverse network. Salaries are competitive with comparable nonprofit positions and based on experience and qualifications. Salary and benefits packages vary by location and are aligned with the compensation scale and policies of the host FoE group in which the position will be based, adjusted for the percentage of time worked. As a reference for a Netherlands-based position, the salary range at 100% (37.5 hours per week) will be between € 4720 and € 5158 monthly and requires compulsory participation in a collective pension arrangement.

An initial 1-year contract will be offered, to be renewed upon a positive performance evaluation.

FoEI is an equal opportunities employer. Diversity and inclusion are important values for FoEI. We aim to have a FoEI team that reflects the diverse composition of our federation. We strongly encourage applications from people currently under-represented in the environmental justice movement, in particular candidates from the Global South.

How to apply

To apply for this role, please share:

• your CV,

• a motivation letter (maximum one-page) that summarises how your profile aligns with the key requirements, skills and abilities of this role. Please also specify from which country you would work, and

• a short (2-5 page) writing sample from a funding proposal you have drafted (sensitive data may be redacted).

Note: Applicants must be eligible for employment in their proposed country of location.

Application materials should be submitted by email no later than 12 October 2025 with the subject “International Fundraising Officer” to: Laura Wu, International Fundraising Coordinator,by using the link provided.

First round interviews will take place on 23 or 24 October 2025.

Second round interviews will take place on 30 October 2025.

There will be an assignment as part of the interview process, in addition to reference checks for the preferred candidate.

Please note that in compliance with GDPR, we will keep your application in our protected files for a maximum of four weeks after the successful closure of this vacancy.

Making The Leap is an innovative societal change charity that aims to make a big difference. From direct delivery, to advocacy and leadership, we refuse to stay in our lane and believe passionately that those we exist to serve have the right to be anything they want to be. To say that this is an exciting time for the organisation would be an understatement, as our incredible funders, donors, partners and supporters have given us the chance to move to the next level, and have further influence and delivery nationally.

The shared soul of the organisation is to be passionate about helping young people from less-advantaged backgrounds; build up other charities and community groups and want to partner with them or support them; want to work with businesses and organisations to get things done; and care deeply about addressing racial inequity.

The organisation has a number of strands: core Making The Leap; the UK Social Mobility Awards; the Social Mobility Podcast and The Social Mobility List.

JOB TITLE: Membership Executive (Wales and Ireland)

CONTRACT: Permanent, Part Time (21 hours per week)

ORGANISATION: Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK)

DEPARTMENT: Membership & Education

LOCATION: Home/Field based *with regular travel throughout Wales and Ireland, and to RLSS UK HQ, where required

REPORTS TO: Membership Manager

SALARY: Grade E £27,308 (pro rata)

ROLE OVERVIEW

We are seeking a self-motivated, personable, and enthusiastic individual to work as part of a team to support and grow our lifesaving clubs as well as developing and grow recognition of and participation in Lifesaving Sport.

Pivotal to the role will be the collaboration with external agencies and clubs in Scotland, to strengthen and publicise our water safety education throughout the region together with supporting the needs of clubs in the region.

KEY TASKS, ROLES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• To build and maintain productive relationships with organisations involved in the field of water safety, particularly with Water Safety Wales, Water Safety Ireland and associated partners including attendance at relevant meetings
• To actively recruit and increase the number of clubs affiliated to RLSS UK
• Understand the water safety and drowning prevention geographical landscape across Wales and Ireland and actively seek to enhance lifesaving provision in areas of low activity
• In partnership with the Volunteering and Events Team and Sports Committee, continue to develop and grow participation in Lifesaving Sport
• Support clubs to achieve and maintain the appropriate accreditation in line with RLSS UK requirements and policies
• Support clubs to ensure they have the appropriate status, governance, and structure to enable them to be sustainable and effective
• Support clubs, branches and working groups to offer effective pathways for the development of talent, growth, and retention of members
• Support clubs to ensure they are compliant with the safeguarding requirements set out by RLSS UK
• To support clubs to have an affective and appropriate workforce in place, including supporting them to recruit, train and retain
• Contribute to RLSS UK’s Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion work to ensure affiliated clubs grow their capability to ensure every community enjoys water safely
• Ability to attend occasional evening events

OTHER DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead on and support ad hoc projects as required
• Contribute to the successful operation of the charity by undertaking such other tasks as may from time to time be required including all other duties reasonably associated with your role, as directed by the Line Manager.
• To demonstrate and uphold the Society’s values and behavioural standards
• Proactively participate in the Society’s equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) initiatives and training, and to promote a culture of respect and inclusion for all staff and customers
• Ensure compliance with UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018 by complying with internal information governance policies and maintaining up to date as part of RLSS UK’s compliance programme.

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

• Experience of working with volunteers and sporting clubs
• Experience of planning, prioritising, and managing a varied work programme and number of projects
• Experience of effective liaison with external stakeholders to deliver outcomes and impact
• Able to communicate effectively with people at all ages and all levels
• High level of computer literacy
• Excellent accuracy in numeracy and literacy
• Ability to act on own initiative and to work as part of team with excellent interpersonal skills
• A positive ‘can do’ attitude

Desirable Relevant Experience, Skills and/or Aptitudes

• An understanding of lifesaving and water safety sector/community
• An understanding of the aquatic sector and the structure of lifesaving clubs across the UK and Ireland
• Demonstrable experience of increasing participation in underrepresented groups
• Experience of working with governing bodies
• Sport or Community Development qualification
• Demonstrable experience of running or being involved in a sport club
• Ability to adopt a flexible approach to work to meet the needs of the role

YOUR STRENGTHS

• Personable – You can communicate effectively with people at all ages and levels.
• Relationship Building – You can develop positive and long last relations with clubs, organisations, and partners.
• Flexibility – You remain adaptable and flexible in the face of unfamiliar or changing situations.
• Empathy – You readily identify with other people’s situations and can see things clearly from their perspective.
• Initiative – You take independent action to make things happen and to achieve goals.
• Resilience – You deal effectively with setbacks and enjoy overcoming difficult challenges.
• Optimism – You remain positive and upbeat about the future and your ability to influence it to your advantage.
• Developing Others – You promote other people’s learning and development to help them achieve their goals and fulfil their potential

YOUR APPLICATION

Please send your CV and a Cover Letter outlining why you should be our next Membership Executive (Wales and Ireland) 

Closing Date – 5pm, Wednesday 15 October 2025

Interview Date – w/c Monday 20 October 2025 our Worcester Head Office (subject to change)

WHAT RLSS UK CAN OFFER YOU

RLSS UK is a national Charity based in Worcester, and we offer great staff benefits including -

• 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/Perks at Work
• Free RLSS UK Membership
• Free tea and coffee at HQ, including access to our wonderful Coffee Machine
• Free on-site parking when working from HQ
• Company Events and more!

*Subject to eligibility criteria

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.

We are delighted to be working in partnership with Christians Against Poverty (CAP). For nearly 30 years, CAP has been transforming lives, enabling churches to help end poverty through their communities and to encourage people to live with faith in Jesus and hope for the future. Through hundreds of dedicated staff members and incredible church partners across all four UK nations, people in desperate need discover life-changing freedom and hope every day. Since 1996, tens of thousands of families and individuals have broken free from debt and poverty through CAP's vital work.

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Philanthropy Lead.This is an exciting opportunity to play a crucial role in securing substantial financial support from high-net-worth individuals, trusts, and foundations. You'll be responsible for building deep, meaningful relationships with major donors and implementing strategic fundraising plans that directly contribute to CAP's vision of transformed lives, thriving churches, and an end to UK poverty.

In this influential role, you'll manage a designated caseload of high-value donors, conduct face-to-face meetings, develop compelling funding proposals, and create bespoke stewardship plans. You'll work collaboratively with internal stakeholders to identify engagement opportunities and represent CAP at high-level events and conferences. With ambitious targets to achieve - including contributing to a goal of 17.5% of overall revenue from major donors within 3 years - this role offers the chance to make a significant impact on some of the UK's most vulnerable communities.

The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate:

• Proven track record of securing significant major gifts (5-6 figures) from high-net-worth individuals
• Minimum 3 years of experience in high-value fundraising 
• Exceptional relationship-building, communication, and presentation skills 
• Strong strategic planning, analytical and problem solving abilities 
• Understanding of fundraising best practices and regulatory requirements 

This is an incredible opportunity for a practicing Christian who wants to make a powerful, lasting impact. You'll join a passionate prayerful workplace committed to ending UK poverty, working within a supportive and fun culture that values you as a whole person. 

For more information, please contact Nick Thomas, Recruitment Consultant, Charisma Charity Recruitment. Your application should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and supporting statement.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion*, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law.

*In accordance with the Equality Act 2010, Part 1, Schedule 9, it is a genuine occupational requirement that the post holder is a practicing Christian and in agreement with the Christians Against Poverty Statement of Faith and Core Values.

Location: Remote with travel across the UK

Closing date for applications: Applications are being reviewed on receipt and interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis. When a suitable candidate is found the role will close, so please apply without delay to avoid disappointment.

A note from Charisma
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