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We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Fundraising Officer to join the fundraising team at the Batten Disease Family Association CIO (BDFA).

The BDFA, founded in 1998 is the only patient organisation in the UK for families affected by Batten disease, a rare and terminal neurodegenerative condition that affects children and young adults. The BDFA offers informed guidance and support to families and the professionals who work with them, as well as actively raising awareness, and promoting research into the management of Batten disease to improve patient care pathways and ultimately find a cure.

This is an exciting time to join the charity, which has grown to offer additional support services for families affected by Batten disease and to implementing a long-term strategy to develop its advocacy, education and research capabilities. Come and join our supportive team as we continue to build and develop the organisation and strengthen our financial resilience.

We’re looking for an individual who has some experience in fundraising, particularly leading on all aspects of community fundraising, developing and nurturing relationships with volunteer fundraising groups and individual supporters. The successful candidate will work under the guidance of our CEO to develop community fundraising maximising the funds raised by volunteer fundraisers and developing supporter engagement. The successful candidate will also work alongside our Trusts and Foundations Fundraising Officer to support our Trusts and Foundations income generation.

The Ideal Candidate for this role will have:

- Experience in all aspects of community fundraising including events, assisting fundraisers to develop imaginative fundraising ideas and inspiring new supporters to raise funds whilst maintaining relationships with existing supporters

- Experience in building and sustaining long-term relationships with fundraising groups and individual supporters

- Experience in managing effective and creative fundraising communications on social media and the website

- Ability to contribute to the overall Trusts and Foundations income stream, including proactively researching and identifying grant funding opportunities 

- Ability to lead on creative fundraising campaigns around key events such as Batten disease awareness day and Christmas

This job requires a motivated individual who has a passion for all those within our Batten community and a strong desire to support the development and financial growth of the BDFA. The role is full time (35 hours per week) and is home based with occasional travel around the UK to meet donors and support fundraising events.

The BDFA recognises the positive value of diversity and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive team.  We encourage applications from all suitably qualified or experienced individuals, regardless of their race, gender, biological sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

Salary £27k - £34k PA dependent on experience

Upload a CV and covering letter to apply

Apply by: Friday 15th December

Interviews for this role will take place on Monday 22nd December

The Role
We are looking for a Monitoring & Evaluation Officer to support our colleagues to understand their programmes, embed good measurement practices, and generate actionable insights for improvement. The role sites in the Understand chapter which consists of data analysts, researchers, and evaluators. We are data, evidence, and insight-driven. 
 
What you'll do

• Guide and advise colleagues to help increase awareness of the importance of good monitoring and evaluation.
• Collaborate with staff across the charity to support them to create or improve programme monitoring and evaluation.
• Use your expertise to contribute to how we understand National Deaf Children's Society's impact.
• Transform data into communicable and actionable insight.
• Work closely with Understand chapter colleagues to share skills and support mutual development.

 
What you'll need

• Excellent skills and experience in research & evaluation design, data collection, data analysis and visualisation, and producing insights.
• Understanding that working in insight generation in the third sector can be a balance between robustness and pragmatism.
• Ability to work proactively and independently.
• Great communication skills.
• Strong digital skills and a sound understanding of Agile values & principles.
• A criminal record check / DBS disclosure (if offered the position) - this is done in the contracting stage.

What you'll get

• Home-based working with flexible hours.
• 25 days holiday - plus an additional 3 days at Christmas (& bank holidays).
• Pension (5.5% employer contribution).
• Healthcare Cashplan.
• Annual performance-based salary increase.
• Employee Assistance & Wellbeing Programmes.

 
What we do 
The National Deaf Children's Society are the leading charity for deaf children. We give expert support on childhood deafness, raise awareness and campaign for deaf children's rights, so they have the same opportunities as everyone else.

Disability Confidence 
We are a Disability Confident Employer and committed to offering interviews to candidates who request to be considered under the disability confident scheme and meet the minimum requirements of the person specification. Please contact us at [email protected] with any accessibility or reasonable adjustment enquiries.
 
The National Deaf Children’s Society is a registered charity in England and Wales no. 1016532 and in Scotland no. SC040779.

Job Title:Challenge Events Manager

Department:  Fundraising and Development

Reports to:  Head of Supporter Engagement

Direct reports:  Fundraising Events Officer

This role will also oversee agency resource.

Location: Home based, with occasional travel to offices in London and Lingfield, Surrey

Salary: £38,000 - £41,523 depending on experience (FTE per annum)

Hours:  30 – 37 hours per week (Open to negotiation)

Contract: Permanent, all year round

Closing Date:  Thursday 4th December 2025

Young Epilepsy and St. Piers is committed to safeguarding and protecting our children and young people and promotes the welfare of all learners.

As part of our safer recruitment process and in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022, online searches will form part of this process. 

An Enhanced Disclosure with relevant Barring Service checks and full referencing will be required before employment can commence.

Your Role

Are you passionate about challenge event fundraising and improving the lives of children and young people with epilepsy? Join the fundraising team at Young Epilepsy and take on an exciting new role leading the expansion of our challenge events programme.

You’ll be responsible for continuing the strong growth that we’re delivering in this area through the expansion of our challenge event portfolio and virtual challenge events. Line Managing the Fundraising Events Officer, you will work with them to manage our annual events and test new events and ideas.

This is a varied role with lots of potential for growth, development and the opportunity to shape the challenge event programme.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead the delivery and expansion of Young Epilepsy’s challenge events programme.
• Continue to grow challenge event income, helping to diversify Young Epilepsy’s income.
• Lead and inspire the Challenge Events Team and delight our supporters.

What we need from you

• Collaborative, proactive, and passionate about improving the lives of children with epilepsy.
• Keen to learn and grow with a commitment to personal development.
• Imaginative, energetic and creative with a ‘can do’ attitude.
• Significant experience leading a challenge events programme within a supporterfocused organisation.
• Proven experience of successfully delivering virtual event fundraising and digital marketing.
• A passion for providing excellent stewardship and donor journeys, inspiring supporters and making improvements on processes.

 Your benefits

• Comprehensive training and professional development opportunities
• Generous annual leave
• Occupational pension scheme
• Subsidised dining room
• Gym membership options (on and off-site)
• Your Rewards, giving you access to nationwide discounts and benefits
• Free parking on campus
• Access to a working farm and horticultural area

We are accessible by bus, by train via the East Grinstead branch of the Oxted Line and by car

About us

Epilepsy can be one of the most frightening and isolating conditions a child can experience. There’s a loss of all sense of safety – not knowing when and where their next seizure will happen, who’ll be there and whether they’ll be hurt.

We’ve been transforming the lives of children and young people with epilepsy for over 125 years.

We’ve led the way in an inclusive, progressive, and nurturing approach to the education and support of children and young people with epilepsy.

Today, more than ever, Young Epilepsy is dedicated to standing up, with and for, children and young people with epilepsy. We’re here for them. It’s our job to listen and work with them so they can fulfil their potential.

We campaign for children’s rights. We deliver health services and research that improve diagnosis and treatments. We support children and young people throughout school, college, and university. We provide information, friendly advice, and practical help for living everyday life.  Together we create possible.

For further details of these and other vacancies, please visit our website: 

 No agencies please 

Young Epilepsy strives to employ people that reflect the community it serves; therefore, applications from minority groups and people with disabilities are particularly welcomed.
Young Epilepsy is the operating name of the National Centre for Young People with Epilepsy. Registered Charity No: 311877 (England and Wales).

If you do not hear anything within two weeks of the closing date, please assume you have been unsuccessful.

Young Epilepsy is the operating name of the National Centre for Young People with Epilepsy. Registered Charity No: 311877 (England and Wales).

Location: Home based, or office based at Society Building, 8 All Saints Street, London N1, in line with NCVO’s flexible working policy or home working policy.

About NCVO

We are the charities charity. For over 100 years, NCVO has stood shoulder to shoulder with communities, championing and celebrating voluntary action.

Our membership is made up of over 17,000 voluntary organisations across England, from small, grassroots community groups and social enterprises, to large, far-reaching charities.

We believe that communities are strengthened by voluntary action. We therefore want charities to thrive and be empowered to deliver for people and communities.

​​About the Voice & Impact directorate 

​​​This role sits within the Voice & Impact directorate; a team focused on amplifying the voices of charities in civil society and making positive change for the future. V&I comprises NCVO’s policy and public affairs team; communications, campaigns and marketing team; digital content team and membership and engagement team. 

​​About the Communications, Campaigns and Marketing team 

​Communications, campaigns and marketing team, which has evolved to include digital content, drives brand visibility, strategic messaging, and audience engagement. Through creative storytelling, innovative campaigns, and cross-channel marketing we deliver impactful campaigns that support engagement and income generation.

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity to join us and have a real impact on our creative output, giving you the chance to really promote and create engagement in the great work that NCVO does.

​The main elements of the role will be:

• working with a range of stakeholders across NCVO (and sometimes externally) to plan, design, deliver and maintain high quality multimedia content.
• ensure NCVO’s content is innovative and creative, driving multiformat engaging content that meets high usability and accessibility standards
• ​ensure that content is user-driven and impact focussed, helping us reach and support more members, in more ways
• ​develop content for a wide range of formats including video, audio and graphic design

Equality, diversity and inclusion

NCVO is fully committed to equity, diversity and inclusion in our sector. We want this to be reflected in the diversity of the people who work for us and we welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and identities. We particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups in the voluntary sector and those with diverse, lived experience. As part of our commitment to employing disabled people, all disabled candidates who meet the minimum requirement for all competencies on the person specification will be guaranteed an interview.

​If you have access needs or require reasonable adjustments as part of the recruitment process, please let us know. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a pre-interview task and will have one week to complete the exercise. Interview questions will be shared in advance. 

NCVO is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone. Charity No. 225922.

How to apply

For more information and to apply, please click on the Apply button. Please complete both parts of our application, quoting the reference CCO.

If you have any queries regarding our vacancies or experience any issues downloading or submitting your application form, please email us.

Closing date: Wednesday 3 December 2025 at 8.00am
Shortlisting date: Thursday 4 December 2025
Interviews: Thursday 11 December 2025

Benefits for NCVO employees

NCVO offers attractive benefits including:

• 25 days’ annual leave (for full time staff and pro-rata for part-time staff) and office closure between 25 December and 1 January inclusive. After three years' service annual holiday increases to 27 days, and after five years to 30 days, (pro rata for part time staff)
• the option to purchase up to five more days each year
• five days’ volunteering leave (pro rata for part-time staff)
• 2.5 extra ‘wellbeing’ days off during the year
• enhanced pay for maternity/adoption leave
• subsidised gym membership
• season ticket loan
• flexible working, including opportunities to work from home/off site
• monthly homeworking allowance for permanent homeworkers
• monthly office worker allowance for those who have to work from the office on a daily basis
• generous employer pension contribution of up to 8.5% of salary, into our stakeholder pension scheme (linked to employee contribution)
• training and development opportunities.
• The opportunity to join Hospital Saturday Fund health cash plan for free at the basic level of cover, or at a reduced rate for other levels of cover
• 24-hour free and confidential employee assistance programme

We’re located a short walk from London King’s Cross station in a modern accessible building, overlooking Regent’s canal.

Location: Home based, or office based at Society Building, 8 All Saints Street, London N1, in line with NCVO’s flexible working policy or home working policy.

About NCVO

We are the charities charity. For over 100 years, NCVO has stood shoulder to shoulder with communities, championing and celebrating voluntary action.

Our membership is made up of over 17,000 voluntary organisations across England, from small, grassroots community groups and social enterprises, to large, far-reaching charities.

We believe that communities are strengthened by voluntary action. We therefore want charities to thrive and be empowered to deliver for people and communities.

​​About the ​​​Services and Partnerships directorate

​​​This role sits within the Services and Partnerships directorate at NCVO, our focus is on delivering practical guidance and support which matters most to charities and voluntary organisations across the UK. We do this through practical support, training, consultancy and by developing partnerships with funders and businesses which are committed to supporting the sector.

​About the Training & Consultancy team

​​At NCVO, we run our consultancy and training services as a social business. We provide cost-effective and high-quality support focused on the areas which matter most to charities. Our work generates income and valuable insights to support NCVO in achieving our mission.

Each year, we reach thousands of learners across England. Our work supports organisations of all sizes and has a wide-reaching impact across the charity sector.

About the role

Our business is growing and we’re looking for a passionate, organised, and innovative team player who can oversee, maintain and scale our business systems and processes. Working closely with our staff consultants, associate team and clients this role is key to ensuring we provide a consistent and professional service; enabling our consultants to meet their targets on income and ensuring we maintain accurate records and reports on our work.

You will ensure every aspect of our income-generating business is effective, including managing our financial processing, delivering effective administration, using our systems for project and client management, and optimising how we operate.

Your experience might come from having held project management, finance, or complex administrative support roles, either in a professional and/or volunteer capacity.

You’ll need to:

• be an effective task-oriented administrator
• have a strong ability to manage and prioritise competing priorities
• enjoy operating in a faced paced environment
• have a keen eye for detail
• be confident and experienced at using and maintaining business systems and software such as Microsoft Dynamics and Power BI
• have experience of working with budgets, contracting and multiple stakeholders
• have a versatile style meaning you’re comfortable working closely with different internal and external stakeholders, building the relationships required to drive forward our work
• be a curious and committed person, who is skilled at anticipating potential opportunities, risks and challenges as well as identifying ways to address these through improved processes and systems.

We don’t expect you to have worked in consultancy or training before, but you’ll need to have both a passion for the charity sector and a strong commercial mindset to ensure the success of our social business.

We want to hear from a diverse range of applicants; whether you have experience in all the areas outlined here (and in our job description) or experience in some with a drive to learn and grow – please do consider making an application. If you require more information or informal discussion about the role, please contact our Lead consultant Sally Stephens by email.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

NCVO is fully committed to equity, diversity and inclusion in our sector. We want this to be reflected in the diversity of the people who work for us and we welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and identities. We particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups in the voluntary sector and those with diverse, lived experience. As part of our commitment to employing disabled people, all disabled candidates who meet the minimum requirement for all competencies on the person specification will be guaranteed an interview.

​If you have access needs or require reasonable adjustments as part of the recruitment process, please let us know. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a pre-interview task and will have one week to complete the exercise. Interview questions will be shared in advance. 

NCVO is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone. Charity No. 225922.

How to apply

For more information and to apply, please click on the Apply button. Please complete both parts of our application, quoting the reference SBSO.

If you have any queries regarding our vacancies or experience any issues downloading or submitting your application form, please email us.

Closing date: Tuesday 2 December 2025 at 08.00

Shortlisting date: Wednesday 3 December 2025

Interviews: Monday 15 December 2025

Benefits for NCVO employees

NCVO offers attractive benefits including:

• 25 days’ annual leave (for full time staff and pro-rata for part-time staff) and office closure between 25 December and 1 January inclusive. After three years' service annual holiday increases to 27 days, and after five years to 30 days, (pro rata for part time staff)
• the option to purchase up to five more days each year
• five days’ volunteering leave (pro rata for part-time staff)
• 2.5 extra ‘wellbeing’ days off during the year
• enhanced pay for maternity/adoption leave
• subsidised gym membership
• season ticket loan
• flexible working, including opportunities to work from home/off site
• monthly homeworking allowance for permanent homeworkers
• monthly office worker allowance for those who have to work from the office on a daily basis
• generous employer pension contribution of up to 8.5% of salary, into our stakeholder pension scheme (linked to employee contribution)
• training and development opportunities.
• The opportunity to join Hospital Saturday Fund health cash plan for free at the basic level of cover, or at a reduced rate for other levels of cover
• 24-hour free and confidential employee assistance programme

We’re located a short walk from London King’s Cross station in a modern accessible building, overlooking Regent’s canal.

Community Engagement Officer

This role is a FT maternity cover contract over a 15 month period, 38.75 hours pw with some weekend and evening working included. Overseen by our Head of Fundraising, this role primarily covers running the Shelters events alongside supervising our  non animal related Volunteers overseeing the running of our two Charity shops , actively recruiting and managing new corporate sponsors and donors including our Helping Hands offering and attending general networking events.

A full description of the role is below. There is a six month probationary period and the rate of pay will be £13.25 ph plus other staff benefits including a work place pension and company sick pay.   

This role will suit an enthusiastic, hardworking, self-motivated individual who  likes a split of indoor and outdoor working. A practical individual the applicant must be confident and personable dealing with all types of people. A full driving licence is required and an immediate start would be preferred with a closing date of 30th November 2025.

Please note that due to the expected high number of applicants we regret that we will be unable respond to those not invited in for an interview, but would like to thank all those that have applied.

 

CHELTENHAM ANIMAL SHELTER

 

JOB DESCRIPTION 

Title: Community Engagement Officer

Responsible to: Head of Fundraising

Post Objective: Working under the direction of the Head of Fundraising, to take responsibility for any community engagements. This being Corporate led commitments, events and management of Volunteers and the Charity Shops.

Responsibilities :-

• Work effectively as part of the Management team reporting directly to the Head of Fundraising to ensure that the Shelter is run in accordance with the instructions of the Board of Trustees.

• In conjunction with the Head of Fundraising and Fundraising team promote a range of fundraising events and functions on behalf of the shelter throughout the year including regular weekend activities, working closely with and involving other members of the management team, other staff and volunteers. Look after the entire life cycle of each event from initial enquiry/plan to completion.

· In conjunction with the Head of Fundraising and Fundraising team oversee regular Corporate groups attending the shelter, encouraging them to fundraise beforehand and afterwards. Support and lead their CSR day at the shelter.

· Responsible for the acquisition of new corporate partners and the effective stewardship and development of existing corporate relationships to maximise long-term support for the organisation.

 · Take the lead on any General Shelter talks within the local community.

· Collaborate with the Education team and support them with workshops where requested and relevant.

· Manage and oversee events on the day of happening, including problem solving, welcoming guests/supporters, directing event set-up, communicating with staff and organizing vendors. Ensure all event equipment such as gazebo’s, tables, chairs, information stand, marketing materials, etc are available and loaded onto vehicles the night before and then unloaded when returned.

• Communicate with other members of the Fundraising team to create effective advertisements for each event, creating paper based items such as posters and information or for the website/Facebook online advertisements for individual events., leaflets and online advertisement.

• Anticipate and plan for different scenarios and where necessary plan multiple events at once.

· Have overall responsibility for the promotion and performance of the onsite and offsite Charity Shops liaising regularly with and managing the Onsite Shop Supervisor and offsite Shop Manager. Ensure that the EPOS system incorporating the Retail Gift Aid process works correctly and captures GA where possible.

· Actively promote and coordinate the collection of items for fundraising recycling, via the individual Charity Shops.

· Coordinate the distribution, collection and careful recording of money spinners , individual money collection tins and food collection bins.

· Pro-actively seek out new collection sites and times, gaining local council licences where necessary and be involved and co-ordinate these. Includes street collections ( Christmas and Race week)  via Cheltenham Borough Council, Pets At Home store collections and regular supermarket collections.

· Ensure events are well manned by Volunteers and as much support is given as possible to all activities profiling the Shelter.

· Post and monitor adverts for and then recruit and induct new Volunteers for various non animal related roles as demand dictates within the Shelter.

· Monitor, encourage and support those volunteers in all aspects of daily life within both the Shelter and at all external events.

· Record regular hours of all Volunteers, hold thank you events and organise recognition certificates for long service Volunteers.

· Attend various Networking events to make new contacts and keep up to date with all local and national Volunteering groups and news.

· Promote the Animal Shelter in a positive and pro-active manner by improving systems and methods and provide an exemplary lead to staff.

· Provide excellent customer care when in contact with members of the public, supporters, sponsors ,and other’s presenting a professional image at all times.

· Carry out any other reasonable duties as required by the General Manager, Operations Manager or Head of Fundraising

Could you help us create a first-class customer experience at one of our shops? Are you driven by a desire to make our world a kinder place for animals?

At Bath Cats and Dogs Home we believe every cat and dog should enjoy a healthy life and a happy home. Our charity shops are an important presence on the high street, raising precious funds to support our mission and connecting us to the communities in which we work.

As Assistant Manager, you’ll work closely with your shop manager to create vibrant displays, motivate a team of volunteers, and manage daily operations. Your enthusiasm for sustainable shopping will inspire both customers and volunteers. Physical activity is part of the job, as you'll be hands-on in processing stock and creating impactful shop layouts.

If you want to be part of a dynamic team of staff and volunteers, and make a significant impact on the lives of the most in-need cats and dogs, please get in touch.

£23,809.50 FTE (pro-rated to £14,285.70 based on 22.5 hours or £9,523.80 based on 15 hours per week)

At Bath Cats and Dogs Home we believe every cat and dog should enjoy a healthy life and a happy home. Our charity shops are an important presence on the high street, raising precious funds to support our mission and connecting us to the communities in which we work.

Could you help us create a first-class customer experience at one of our shops? Are you driven by a desire to make our world a kinder place for animals?

If you want to be part of a dynamic team of staff and volunteers, and make a significant impact on the lives of the most in-need cats and dogs, please get in touch.

As Manager, you'll be the driving force behind your shop's success. You'll work closely with the Retail Operations Manager to develop and deliver strategies to maximise donations and sales, and to connect customers with the charity and the impact of their support.

You’ll be responsible for managing stock, merchandising and charity messaging. And you’ll motivate your team of staff and volunteers to deliver excellent customer service and meet sales targets.

30hrs per week worked over four days to include weekends on a rota basis

£24,481 FTE (£19,584.82 pro-rated based on 30 hours per week)

HR Assistant- Part Time

Are you looking for a part time role?

Are you a person-oriented professional with a passion for serving others through excellence in HR? Apply now!

Join Pilgrims’ Friend Society (PFS), a long-established Christian charity dedicated to supporting older people through our warm, faith-based communities.

We are seeking an HR Assistant to support our vital back-office functions, assisting with recruitment and the wider HR team. This is a great opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven organisation that combines professional standards with a heart for faith-based service.

We’re a growing charity that invests in its people, offering real opportunities for development and progression. You’ll join a supportive team where your work is valued and your growth matters.

As a HR Assistant, you’ll play a crucial role in identifying and attracting top talent for recruitment, and general HR administration.

If you have experience in recruitment or a working knowledge of HR processes, and a desire to make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you.

For more information, please request for the job description.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure applicants to jobs have a positive application and onboarding experience.
• Proactively source candidates using candidate databases, job board databases and professional networks.
• Liaise with the care homes and housing schemes on their recruitment needs.
• Reposting adverts onto ATS and reviewing job candidates.
• Support with general HR administration.
• Play a key role in keeping internal systems up to date and in line with best practice.
• Regularly attend Head Office prayer times.
• Support the HR team, especially in matters related to the organisation's objective of advancing the Christian faith—such as advising managers or supporting recruitment for roles that require the post holder to be a practising Christian under an Occupational Requirement.

Skills/Experience:

• At least 1 years' recruitment or HR experience.
• Experience with Applicant Tracking Systems (desirable)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Reliable and responsible
• Comfortable using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Creative thinker and problem-solver.

This role has an Occupational Requirement to be filled by a Christian under the provisions of the Equality Act (2010)

Hours:

Part-time: 21 hours a week. Mondays-Wednesdays

Benefits:

• Remote working
• Flexible working hours
• 6.6 weeks’ paid holiday per year, including bank and public holidays
• Pension scheme
• Ongoing training and support
• Team events
• Medicash
• Perkbox – including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Care Friends referral scheme
• Long-service and birthday rewards

— What our staff say about us: …“It is a friendly and welcoming place to work” … —

Pilgrims’ Friend Society is a registered charity. Our Christian ethos is central to everything we plan and do. We are committed to having a diverse senior management team and we encourage applications from disabled and Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic candidates, as these groups are underrepresented on our senior management team at present.

Please note: the closing date is the 17th December 2025. This vacancy may close sooner if sufficient applications have been received so please apply as soon as possible if interested.

**Important notice**

In line with our redeployment policy, we'll prioritise applications from employees who are under formal notice of redundancy.

We’re looking for a Head of Individual Giving to join our ambitious Public Fundraising team.

You’ll be a leader who can advocate effectively for our core purpose, reminding people internally and externally that we’re a charity. You’ll appreciate the ambition and drive to deliver growth through our Individual Giving products, help create a new Community Fundraising programme and build on the success of our Mid-Level Giving programme.

You’ll work effectively with membership and marketing colleagues as well as the wider fundraising team to grow support and integrate the three core areas of the Individual Giving programme. Alongside this, you’ll bring a fresh perspective to our new strategy, to help create the right environment for growth and drive an ambitious and curious culture across the team.

You’ll be someone who can effectively lead and inspire a passionate team. You’ll love working collaboratively, sharing, networking across the organisation as well as externally and facing into challenges to get the right outcomes.

Please be aware that this role involves travel and overnight stays when required.

What it's like to work here

We've got dedicated and skilled people in all of our teams. In Fundraising we’re ambitious, there is so much more we want to achieve to support our cause.

You'll be leading a newly formed team, building on their success whilst highlighting opportunities to grow and develop the programmes to ensure we reach our exciting fundraising goals.

As this is a national role, there is flexibility on your contractual place of work. Our hybrid working policy means you can balance office and home working with site visits and meetings at other National Trust places. We'll talk about this in more detail at interview, but you should expect to be at a National Trust site for 40-60% of your working week. 

What you'll be doing

This role presents an exceptional opportunity for a fundraising leader to drive income growth and supporter engagement across our individual giving programmes, including regular giving, in-memory, community fundraising and mid-level giving. You'll be helping to shape the future of public fundraising at the Trust. You'll play a key role in enhancing existing initiatives such as Plant a Tree, Patrons and Adopt a Plot while leveraging your expertise and collaborative spirit to foster innovation alongside colleagues in Membership, Marketing & Communications, and broaden the Trust's reach to new demographics.

As the strategic lead for Individual Giving your focus will be on enhancing supporter experiences and fundraising efforts across the organisation, fostering strong internal partnerships. Your responsibilities will include supporting the team in executing current plans, as well as identifying and developing growth opportunities in Regular Giving, Mid-level Giving and a major fundraising campaign.

Who we're looking for

Applications from redeployees are assessed against the minimum criteria for the role. In your application, please provide details of how you meet the minimum criteria below:

• Experience of delivering 6 figure+ individual giving campaigns across multiple channels, including digital, direct mail and mid-level giving
• Demonstrated success in growing income through individual giving income streams through supporter retention and insight-led strategies
• Experience of building strong working relationships with external agencies and internal partners to deliver integrated campaigns and culture change
• Demonstratable experience of managing 7-figure income and expenditure budgets, including reforecasts, budget monitoring and securing a strong ROI
• Experience in developing and implementing lifetime value journeys integrated with wider charity coms including knowledge of donor motivations and segmentation

Additional criteria for all other applicants:

• Knowledge of GDPR, fundraising compliance and ethical standards
• Experience of using CRM and Data systems to support data-driven decision making
• Experience in managing and developing high performing teams, modelling a high performance culture with the ability to monitor and interpret data and performance to drive results and optimise campaigns

The package

The National Trust has the motto ‘For everyone, for ever’ at its heart. We’re working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. It’s important that our people reflect and represent the diversity of the communities and audiences we serve. We welcome and value difference, so when we say we’re for everyone, we want everyone to be welcome in our teams too.

• Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary

• Free entry to National Trust places for you, a guest and your children (under 18)

• Rental deposit loan scheme

• Season ticket loan

• EV car lease scheme 

• Perks at work discounts such as gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discounts

• Holiday allowance up to 32 days relating to length of service, plus holiday purchase scheme, subject to meeting minimum criteria.

• Flexible working whenever possible

• Employee assistance programme

• Free parking at most Trust places

Community and Corporate Fundraising Manager

The Talent Set are delighted to partner with an amazing Childrens Charity on a fantastic Community and Corporate Fundraising Manager role. This opportunity offers an engaging chance to lead impactful fundraising initiatives, strengthening community ties and supporting the organisation’s vital mission.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategies to achieve fundraising targets through community and corporate partnerships.
• Build and maintain relationships with existing supporters and cultivate new opportunities to enhance engagement.
• Manage and support fundraising events and campaigns, ensuring they meet objectives and resonate with diverse audiences.
• Collaborate with internal teams to create compelling propositions that align with organisational goals.
• Monitor and report on campaign performance, providing insights for continuous improvement.
• Represent the organisation at community and corporate events, fostering positive public relations.
• Ensure compliance with relevant fundraising regulations and standards.

Person Specification

• Proven experience in building and managing corporate and community fundraising programmes.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, capable of engaging a wide range of stakeholders.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strategic thinker with a passion for supporting charitable causes and community involvement.
• Able to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Proactive approach with a high level of professionalism and integrity.
• Comfortable working in a dynamic environment with changing priorities.

What’s on Offer
Salary: £37,000
Work pattern: Hybrid 

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, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability, or age. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.

This role offers a meaningful chance to contribute to a charity making a real difference, helping to foster community bonds and corporate support. If you are motivated by making a positive impact through innovative fundraising, this opportunity could be your next step.

We’re on the lookout for a Fundraising and Partnerships Marketing Manager to join us for a 12-month fixed-term contract during a truly exciting period, our 50th anniversary year. If you love bringing campaigns to life, working with brilliant people and making a real impact through meaningful marketing, this could be a fantastic opportunity for you.

You’ll get stuck into leading creative, integrated campaigns across digital and traditional channels – particularly on social media, email and print - helping us reach more supporters, raise awareness and inspire action across a mix of corporate partnerships, fundraising initiatives and special events. You’ll work closely with lots of different teams, collaborate with content creators and external partners, and use your experience to tell powerful stories that connect with target audiences.

We’d love to hear from someone who enjoys multitasking across busy and varied projects, has a great feel for what makes audiences tick, and is full of ideas and enthusiasm, especially in such a milestone year. If this sounds like your kind of role, even if you don’t tick every single box, we’d be really happy to hear from you.

Overview

Change Grow Live are a charity dedicated to the belief that we can make a difference to our Service Users lives. Our core values are ‘Be open, be compassionate and be bold’ and our teams apply these daily offering support and respect in a safe environment, treating each user as an individual and working with them to find the right treatment and care options. 

We have an exciting opportunity for a Team Leader to join our Southwest prison service based at HMP Bristol. Our Team Leaders at Change Grow Live play a pivotal part in supporting the wider teams, working with people to help them change the direction of their life, grow as an individual, and live life to its full potential.

Working under the direction of the Service Manager, the post-holder will support and lead a team of staff within the prison estate and be able to respond to a changing and challenging work environment. This is an excellent opportunity for someone already working within the prison/criminal justice field looking to take the next step in their career with a charity dedicated to supporting your personal and professional development.

Where: HMP Bristol

Full Time Salary Range: £35,220.59- £37,184.90*

Hours: 37.5 per week

*Please note: Full-time hours at Change Grow Live are 37.5 hours per week. For part-time roles, the salary and payments will be pro rata based on contracted hours. 

Responsibilities

• Operational line management of a team of staff which includes supervision (with reflective practice), appraisal, performance and sickness management as well as ensuring staff follow CGL and external policies applicable to their roles.
• Manage the rota of staff, working with other managers to ensure all elements of the service are covered appropriately.
• Ensure quality of service delivery through data analysis and engaging staff in service quality improvement planning
• Plan, chair and contribute to team meetings that promote learning cultures, cascade information, and provide feedback mechanisms for staff on service delivery/developments.
• Support staff to improve service user outcomes through observed practice, providing timely values-based feedback.
• Develop and sustain key relationships within the HMP environment particularly those relating to the Health and Well-being model.
• Contribute to the safety of staff and service users by monitoring the maintenance of health, safety, and security procedures in the working environment, and carrying out risk assessment procedures.

 About you:

• Educated to degree level or equivalent experience.
• Excellent interpersonal skills at all levels to engage, build relationships and influence.
• Ability to lead, inspire and develop a team.
• Adaptable and able to work in a challenging and changeable environment.
• Working knowledge and understanding of substance misuse issues and the ability to recognise the indicators of increasingly chaotic and risky misuse of substances among Service Users.
• Experience in managing a caseload of Service Users with complex needs.
• Proven track record in managing incidents of challenging behaviour.
• Experience of culture and change management, staff engagement, service improvement.

What we will give to you: 

• 25 days holiday (+ bank holidays) rising by 1 day for each years’ service “Capped at 30 days”. 
• Paid ‘Wellness’ hour each week along with a ‘Wellness’ hub and Employee Assist Programme 
• Contributory pension scheme 
• A great selection of benefits incl. discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, etc. 
• A friendly and supportive team 
• Training, career development & progression opportunities 

Please ensure that when completing your application form and supporting statement, you reflect on the details outlined in the job description. This will help us understand how your skills and experiences align with the requirements of the role. 

Please note: This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK at the time of application. For applicants with time-limited visas, unfortunately, we are unable to support new visa applications or extensions.

Full-time hours at Change Grow Live are 37.5 hours per week. For part-time roles, the salary and payments will be pro rata based on contracted hours. 

Salary Range (pro rata if part time)

CGL points 31 to 33 (£35,220.59 - £37,184.90)

Interview Date

9/12/2025

Closing Date

2/12/2025

This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Caseworker- Domestic Abuse to join the team in Basingstoke working 37.5 hours per week. This role is offered full time working from the office.

Do you want to make a difference every day? Do you want to contribute to change & improvement for those who need it?

Do you have resilience & adaptability? Can you work effectively with a focus on customer service and care?

If yes, then we'd love to hear from you…

What we offer:

At Victim Support we believe in attracting & retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & benefits package including:

• Flexible working options
• 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays
• An extra day off for your birthday & options to buy or sell annual leave
• Pension with 5% employer contribution
• Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity & paternity payments
• High Street, retail, holiday, gym, entertainment & leisure discounts
• Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance
• Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support
• Access to EDI networks and colleague cafes
• Cycle to work scheme & season ticket loans
• Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression

About the role:

This role is offered to work from the office in Basingstoke, full time.

As a Caseworker you will:

• Make calls to offer support to victims of domestic abuse, delivering immediate support.
• Develop, deliver and monitor safety and support plans for those affected by crime who accept ongoing support, which will include providing resources, interventions, and information to all service users
• Liaise and actively engage with other local providers to share information on the VS service offer and options for victims and survivors
• Use a bespoke case management system to maintain accurate and confidential records and contribute to monitoring information including the collection of outcomes
• Working as part of a team with staff and the volunteer team to provide a seamless service to clients

You will need:

• Understanding of the impact of domestic abuse on victims and their families
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Experience of successfully delivering services and working directly within a statutory, voluntary or multi agency setting(s)
• Ability to balance competing needs and priorities
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Experience of building effective working relationships across internal and external stakeholders
• Personal resilience to manage exposure to highly emotional or sensitive demands of the role
• Ability to manage a caseload including complex case management
• Ability to use generic IT applications competently.

This role involves regular travel and due to the location, a driving license and access to a vehicle is considered an essential requirement. If you are unable to drive because of a disability please indicate this in your application in your personal statement so we can explore the feasibility of alternative arrangements.

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.

About Us:

Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.

Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.

Victim Support strives to represent the diverse communities we serve and are passionate about creating an environment where all staff and volunteers feel respected and heard. Being a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture is integral to us being able to meet our aim of ensuring that anyone who is a victim of crime gets the support they need.

As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. VS is also a Disability Confident Employer and we provide a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role.

If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.

How to apply:

To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Please be aware that, due to the police vetting requirements for this role, applicants must have resided in the UK continuously for at least the past three years.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date. If you have already registered & started an application, then we will contact you to advise of the amended closing date wherever possible.