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About our organisation
Music as Therapy International is looking for an ambitious, creative and relationship-focused Fundraising Manager to lead our fundraising as we enter an exciting new phase of our development.
Registered in 1998 and recently converted to a CIO, we are a small, established charity with a big ambition: To inspire, guide and champion caregivers to use music to strengthen care. Our work equips caregivers with practical skills and approaches that use music to improve the lives of people in vulnerable situations around the world.
We have entered a new strategic period focused on extending our reach, evolving our training and securing the future of music in care. In 2025 we operated with an income of c.£225k. We are now looking for someone to build on this, bringing fundraising expertise, initiative and curiosity to help us turn our strategic ambitions into sustainable growth.
About the role
As our Fundraising Manager, you will have a genuinely influential role in making that ambition possible. Working closely with our Director and wider team, you will take the lead on developing and delivering our fundraising strategy across trusts and foundations, major donors, regular giving, community fundraising, corporate partnerships and legacies.
This is not a role where you will be one small part of a large fundraising machine. You will have the opportunity to shape our approach, develop meaningful relationships with supporters and funders, identify new opportunities and turn our impact into compelling propositions that inspire people to give.
If you are an experienced fundraiser who enjoys having responsibility, building relationships and seeing the direct results of your work, we would like to hear from you.
Please submit your CV and a Covering Letter responding to our two questions (max. 200-300 words per question):
1) What attracted you to the Fundraising Manager role at Music as Therapy International?
2) What from your fundraising experience is most relevant to the role and the charity?
If you have any questions, or would like an informal chat about the role, please contact the charity and ask to speak to Richard.
Interviews with suitable candidates will take place as applications are received (an initial Zoom call, followed by an in-person second stage interview for shortlisted candidates).
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
About the role:
The Fundraising Manager will play a key role in securing sustainable income to enable Amber to achieve its mission. Working closely with the CEO, you will develop and deliver fundraising across a diverse range of income streams, building strong relationships with funders, supporters and partners.
As Amber's sole fundraising professional, you will lead all aspects of income generation, building on established income streams such as trusts and foundations, community fundraising, individual giving and events, while developing income streams that are at an earlier stage, including legacy giving and corporate sponsorship. You will work closely with the CEO and colleagues across the organisation.
This is a varied and rewarding role that combines strategic planning with hands-on fundraising, offering the opportunity to make a direct impact on the lives of blind and partially sighted children through music.
Main duties and responsibilities:
- Planning and Monitoring
- Trusts and Foundations
- Community Fundraising
- Corporate Sponsorship
- Individual Giving
- Events and Campaigns
Registered Charity
6 - 10
Providing musical opportunities for blind and partially sighted children, including children with more complex needs.
Thank you!
An Exciting Time to Join the Royal Commonwealth Society
This is an exciting time to join the Royal Commonwealth Society. As the Society approaches its 160th anniversary in 2028, we are developing an ambitious programme of communications and digital engagement to bring the RCS and the Commonwealth to new audiences around the world.
A key opportunity will be the development of Digital Commonwealth Day — a digital programme designed to complement the RCS’s annual Commonwealth Day Celebration at Westminster Abbey and extend its reach globally. Through creative content, video, social media and digital storytelling, it will help amplify the work of the RCS and showcase the achievements and diversity of the Commonwealth.
The successful candidate will play a central role in bringing this vision to life, while helping to strengthen the RCS’s wider digital presence and communications.
Role Summary
The Digital Communications and Public Affairs Officer will lead the day-to-day delivery of the RCS’s communications and digital content, alongside supporting public affairs and stakeholder engagement.
This is a creative, hands-on role for someone who enjoys creating content, telling stories and finding innovative ways to engage audiences. The postholder will manage the RCS website and social media channels, produce written, visual and video content, support flagship campaigns and events, and help develop new digital initiatives.
Key programmes include the RCS Celebration at Westminster Abbey, Digital Commonwealth Day, The Queen’s Commonwealth Writing Competition, the Commonwealth Youth Photography Competition and the RCS’s 160th anniversary programme in 2028.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Communications, Digital & Content
- Develop and deliver engaging communications and digital content across the RCS website, social media, email and other platforms.
- Manage and maintain the RCS website, including news, blogs, events and campaign content.
- Create, schedule and manage content across X, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.
- Create and edit engaging short-form video, photography, graphics and other visual content for digital campaigns and social media.
- Develop creative campaigns and content around key RCS programmes, events and Commonwealth moments.
- Produce the monthly RCS newsletter, including writing, sourcing content and managing mailing lists.
- Use Canva and other digital tools to create high-quality communications materials.
- Capture and repurpose content from RCS events, including interviews, photography, video and social media content.
- Develop stories that highlight the work of the RCS, its partners and young people across the Commonwealth.
- Monitor digital and social media performance and use insights to improve engagement.
- Identify new digital platforms, trends and opportunities to expand the RCS’s reach.
Commonwealth Day & Digital Commonwealth Day
- Lead communications and digital content supporting the annual Commonwealth Day Celebration at Westminster Abbey.
- Help develop and deliver Digital Commonwealth Day, creating an engaging online programme that complements the Westminster Abbey service and enables audiences around the Commonwealth and beyond to participate digitally.
- Develop pre-, during- and post-event content, including video, interviews, photography, graphics and social media.
- Work with Commonwealth partners, youth networks and other stakeholders to develop and amplify digital contributions and stories.
160th Anniversary – 2028
- Support the development and delivery of communications for the RCS’s 160th anniversary in 2028.
- Create digital stories and content celebrating the Society’s history, impact and future.
- Help use the anniversary as an opportunity to reach new audiences and strengthen the RCS’s profile across the Commonwealth.
Events & Public Affairs
- Support communications and logistics for key RCS events and campaigns, including The Queen’s Commonwealth Writing Competition, Commonwealth Youth Photography Competition and High Commissioners’ Banquet.
- Assist with public affairs events, stakeholder engagement, briefings, speeches and correspondence.
- Build relationships with Commonwealth stakeholders, youth networks, partners and external organisations.
- Represent the RCS at relevant events and networking opportunities.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail.
- Experience in communications, marketing, digital communications or public affairs.
- Strong experience creating digital and social media content, including short-form video.
- Experience managing websites and producing content for public audiences.
- Confident using social media platforms professionally and creatively.
- Experience using content/design tools such as Canva or equivalent.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively.
- Creative, proactive and able to identify and develop new communications opportunities.
- Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative approach.
- Interest in international affairs, youth engagement, the Commonwealth and/or advocacy.
- Right to live and work in the United Kingdom.
Desirable
- Experience with a web content management system, particularly Wix.
- Experience with video editing software and digital analytics.
- Experience developing digital campaigns or online communities.
- Experience promoting youth-led initiatives.
- Experience supporting high-profile events with external partners.
- Understanding of the Commonwealth and the RCS’s mission.
Please note that due to the nature of this role, some out-of-hours work is required.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.