Charity fundraising officer jobs

Do you want to improve the lives of people with disabilities and vulnerable people?

Humanity & Inclusion UK is looking for an enthusiastic and committed Media & Communications Officer to help raise the profile of our life-changing work. This is a varied role, building awareness in the UK of the challenges faced by people with disabilities and other vulnerable groups caught up in conflicts and disasters worldwide.

Securing quality media coverage and strengthening our brand recognition are central to our fundraising and communications strategy. Our communications focus on our core activities – disability inclusion, emergency response, physical rehabilitation and humanitarian mine action – underpinned by our values of humanity and inclusion.

If you are motivated to find new stories and create engaging content, bring a proactive, hands-on approach and enjoy juggling multiple priorities in a small team, we'd love you to join us. You'll work in an international environment, learn new skills, and play a real part in supporting people affected by crisis around the world.

Background Information and Purpose of Post

Humanity & Inclusion is aiming for a step-change in our private fundraising and visibility in the UK. Securing quality media coverage and strengthening brand recognition are central to this. Our communications focus on HI’s core brand pillars – disability inclusion, emergency response, physical rehabilitation and humanitarian mine action – underpinned by our values of humanity and inclusion. Alongside working with journalists, we are building our media presence through partnerships and developing our in-house content production.

The main purpose of the post is to:

· Focus on the delivery of HI UK's media and communications strategy, supporting fundraising and brand awareness objectives.

· Secure high-quality coverage in target media through proactive story development, pitching and spokesperson support.

· Produce engaging digital and print content for UK audiences.

· Work collaboratively to support communications campaigns, partnerships and fundraising appeals.

· Monitor, analyse and report on media and communications impact.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Media relations

· Work alongside the Media and Communications Manager to develop and deliver a targeted media and communications strategy that supports fundraising and brand awareness goals.

· Build and maintain relationships with UK and international journalists and producers.

· Proactively identify and pitch story and interview opportunities to secure coverage.

· Draft and distribute press releases, statements and reactive lines, including during breaking news and emergencies.

· Prepare and brief spokespeople for media opportunities and coordinate interviews.

· Facilitate media visits to overseas programmes in coordination with HI Federation and country offices and accompany journalists on visits where required.

· Contribute to applications and pitches for media fundraising appeals and partnerships.

· Work closely with communications colleagues across the HI Federation to amplify key messages and publications and adapt international content for UK media and audiences.

Content production

· Ensure that HI UK's website is well maintained and that static webpages are up to date.

· Regularly create and publish engaging news and stories on the website and social media channels.

· Develop in-house digital content (including blogs, photo stories, infographics and video) for UK audiences

· Lead on the design, layout and copy of HI UK's printed materials, using Adobe InDesign to produce professional, branded assets such as the annual report, banners and leaflets.

· Ensure that all communications reflect HI’s values and standards on consent, safeguarding, and ethical, inclusive storytelling.

Communications

· Actively contribute to HI UK's communications planning and editorial calendar.

· Work collaboratively across HI UK to increase consistency and quality of communications on HI's brand, activities and key campaigns.

· Coordinate with the private fundraising team to maximise HI UK’s brand impact and ensure that communications content strengthens supporter engagement.

· Develop media and communications activities to complement fundraising campaigns, particularly emergency appeals.

· Ensure consistent recognition of HI UK’s key funders and partners across communication channels and branded materials.

· Contribute to the roll-out of HI's global communications campaigns in the UK

· Support HI UK’s participation in public-facing campaigns with external coalitions and partners.

 

Other responsibilities

· Monitor and report on media coverage, comms campaigns and social media performance.

· Maintain a positive and collaborative working relationship with all colleagues and partners.

· Manage relationships with relevant suppliers and consultants. 

· Represent the organisation at relevant external events and meetings.

· Keep up to date with, and adhere to, relevant legislation, regulatory procedures, innovation and best practice in the sector.

· Any other activities commensurate with the level of the post, as may be required. 

Person Specification

We genuinely value diversity and are looking to build a team of people with a wide of range of personal and professional experience. If you don’t meet all of the criteria listed below but feel you would be a good candidate for this role, please apply. If you would like an informal conversation about this, please do send us an email or call us – we would love to hear from you.

Equal Opportunities Policy

HI UK is committed to diversity and inclusion. We recognise that discrimination shapes the opportunities that many people have in society and that people have different needs in order to realise their full potential.

Addressing this requires organisations to be proactive in creating environments that encourage the inclusion and development of all. Though we still have a long way to go, inclusion is central to our identity at HI UK and we are strongly committed to the continuous work that it requires.

We are particularly interested in hearing from candidates with disabilities and/or from Black and minority ethnic backgrounds, to help make us more representative. If you declare a disability and you meet the minimum requirements for the role, we will offer you an interview to demonstrate your skills. In the event that we receive a high level of applications for a role, we will invite those applicants who best meet the person specification.

Help us achieve our vision that fewer people die by suicide.​

We are looking for a Community Fundraiser, to help grow income, strengthen supporter relationships and unlock the power of community fundraising nationwide.​

This is an exciting role within our Community and Events team. You will work in a small team to innovate and drive the delivery of a community fundraising programme to help grow our supporter base and maximise income potential. You’ll inspire and support a range of groups and organisations to raise funds for Samaritans, by building strong, long-term relationships. You’ll also identify and develop new community fundraising opportunities.​

​We’re looking for someone who is solution focused and enjoys working collaboratively to support fundraisers to succeed. If you’re an experienced community fundraiser who thrives on building relationships, identifying opportunities and making things happen, we’d love to hear from you.

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Contract terms:

• £30,000-£33,000 per annum, plus benefits
• Permanent
• 35 hours per week (full-time)
• We are passionate about flexible working, talk to us about your preferences
• Hybrid, linked to our Ewell (Surrey) office
• We value meeting in person and working collaboratively. We work in person around 2 days or more per month
• 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays​

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​What you'll be doing:

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Growing community fundraising income

• Deliver a community fundraising programme, encouraging supporters, groups and organisations to raise funds for Samaritans.
• Identify, develop and secure new community fundraising opportunities.

Building strong supporter and volunteer relationships

• Build strong, long-lasting relationships with supporters.
• Deliver great supporter journeys and experiences that inspire long term engagement.
• Coordinate the delivery of community fundraising events.
• Maintain accurate supporter records, using insight to improve performance.

Innovating and collaborating across Samaritans

• Utilise social media channels and digital communications to promote and encourage fundraising activity.
• Work closely with colleagues across the organisation to ensure fundraising initiatives are aligned

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What you’ll bring:

• ​Experience of community fundraising, supporter engagement or relationship management
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with a range of stakeholders
• Experience of delivering excellent supporter journeys and experiences
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Great organisational and project management skills
   
• An understanding and experience of supporter databases/CRM systems (desirable)
• Experience of working within fundraising regulations (desirable)
• Experience working with volunteers (desirable)
• Experience of digital communications and engagement (desirable)

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For full details, please see the Job Description and Person Specification

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Why Samaritans?

At Samaritans, you’ll join a values-led organisation with a powerful mission. You’ll be part of a collaborative and supportive team where your voice matters, your expertise makes a difference, and your work helps save lives.​

We offer flexible hybrid working, great benefits, and the chance to make a tangible difference in suicide prevention across the UK and Ireland. To find out more about Samaritans, please read our recruitment brochure.​

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that reflects the people we support and who support us. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and walks of life. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone feels seen, heard and supported, at all levels of the organisation.

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Apply now

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, we’d love for you to apply.​

Please submit your CV and a cover letter (max 2 pages) evidencing expertise and experience you have to do this role. Please consider areas such as:

• Supporter experience and journey development
• Identifying new fundraising opportunities
• Innovation and solution-focused thinking
• Developing corporate pipelines and partnerships

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If you require adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know.​

Applications close: ​09:00am on Monday 3rd August 2026​

Interviews: Interviews (online) will be held w/c 10th August.

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At Samaritans, human connection is at the heart of everything we do. 

We do not use AI at any stage during the selection process. Your application will always be carefully reviewed by the recruiting manager or a member of the Talent Attraction Team. 

We kindly ask that you avoid using AI tools to generate your application or interview answers. We want to hear your own ideas, insights, and writing style so your unique strengths can shine through. We recognise that some candidates may use assistive technology or tools to help with accessibility, structure or grammar.   

If you want to work with wonderful people and make a positive impact on our woodlands and wood culture, then being Woodland Heritage’s Chief Executive is the perfect opportunity for you!

Woodland Heritage’s Chief Executive is an inspirational leader, who leverages impact against the charity’s mission to derive strategy, underpin governance, deliver operations, generate income and make working at and supporting the charity a highly rewarding and motivating experience.

This role will be a core part of how Woodland Heritage achieves its mission and will be an incredibly rewarding and varied experience for someone with the right skills, experience and approach to their work.

About the role
● The role is 37.5 hours per week with occasional planned evening and weekend working as required.
● Options for flexible and hybrid working, with an average of 1 day per month at the Whitney Sawmills office
● 25 days plus Bank/Public holidays as paid leave (pro rata)
● £50 - 70k dependant on experience
● Permanent contract
● You will report to the Co Chairs and the Culture Action Group (Co Chairs, Past Chair, Treasurer)
● You will line manage the Engagement Manager, Project Manager, a seconded AOD administrator, work closely with a group of freelance fundraising, finance and operational support and lead a wider team of 3. In addition you will have key relationships with the sawmill manager, directors and team. An organisational chart will be provided to shortlisted candidates
● Lead on the charity’s relationship with Whitney Sawmills and their Directors, a business owned by Woodland Heritage
● Employer contribution to Nest Pensions.
All other terms and conditions will be as per your contract. More details are available via our staff handbook which can be provided to shortlisted candidates.

Person Specification
Qualification
● Degree level education or equivalent experience

Essential Experience and Knowledge
● Experience of leading excellent teams
● Proven experience of signifi cant income generation and leading on fundraising
● Experience infl uencing change with stakeholders
● A strong comprehension of charity governance and compliance
● Expert at managing shifting priorities
● A deep well of financial and commercial literacy
● Experience of delivering impact through hybrid working, including leading a diverse and dispersed team and stakeholders
● Demonstrable success in a senior management role
● Proven experience delivering strategy and leading impact against mission

A full job description is available on our website vacancies page.

How to apply

Please apply using the Application Form on our website. 
Your covering letter should be no more than two pages.
Through your CV and Covering letter please demonstrate how you meet sections 3 and 4 of the job description, in doing so communicate what makes you the best person for this role.

• Closing date for applications is 19th August 2026

• We will respond to candidates about a potential interview on 24th August 2026

• We may not be able to provide feedback to everyone that applies

• First round interviews will be held online at 28th August 2026

• Second round interviews will be held in person at Whitney Sawmills, Herefordshire on the 7th September 2026. There will be a task to prepare prior to this interview.

The interview will be conducted by a panel of charity staff and trustees.

We reserve the right to close the advertised positions early if we receive a high volume of high quality applications. We may also extend the deadline if necessary. We will provide feedback to candidates who are shortlisted for interview. 

About Us

Head and neck cancer is one of the fastest-rising cancers in the UK, now affecting around 14,000 people every year — the 5th most common cancer among men, 7th overall, and the fastest growing among young people. Too often, symptoms are missed or misunderstood, and more than half of cases are diagnosed at a late stage. That means compromised survival rates, more invasive treatment, and a recovery that can mean a new way of eating, speaking and living.

Oracle Head & Neck Cancer UK exists to change that story. We work to prevent cancers where possible, drive earlier detection, and make sure people have clear information, support and guidance through and after treatment — so nobody has to cope in silence or confusion. We also fund groundbreaking research and collaborate across the sector to maximise our impact for patients.

As the only national charity dedicated to head and neck cancers, we're moving in an exciting new direction — and we have a unique opportunity to build an organisation that delivers maximum impact for patients and their families, while staying true to our roots.

The Role

We're looking for a Trusts, Foundations and Corporate Fundraiser to join our small, ambitious team. You'll bring specialist experience securing income from trusts, foundations and corporate partners, and you'll be confident building a robust funding pipeline and reporting on project delivery to funders.

We are looking for someone adaptable and hands-on, willing to engage fully with the breadth of activity a small charity requires. We are committed to pushing boundaries on behalf of our patient community, and we value candidates who demonstrate innovative thinking and the confidence to act on opportunities as they arise.

We offer a competitive salary and remote working, as well as a generous annual leave allowance and professional development and mentorship opportunities.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your CV and a supporting statement of no more than 2 sides each. The statement must clearly demonstrate your relevant experience and how you meet the person specification set out in the full job description attached.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace.

An opportunity to join a dynamic and successful fundraising team within a major national prison reform charity. 

We work to create a just, humane & effective prison system; and we do this through influencing decision-makers, opinion formers and the public to:

• Reduce the use of prison.
• Improve conditions for prisoners.
• Promote equality and human rights in the criminal justice system.

This role is the operational and data backbone of the Development/Fundraising team at the Prison Reform Trust. The post-holder will own the fundraising CRM (Beacon) and the accuracy of the income records that flow through it, will keep our donor administration and stewardship running smoothly, and will ensure that day-to-day contact with supporters is handled promptly and well. Working closely with the Head of Development, the postholder helps identify opportunities to deepen donor relationships, and supports the events and research activity upon which PRT’s fundraising relies.

About the role

As Supporter Care Officer, you'll play a key role in helping Life Cycle build lasting relationships with the people who make our work possible. You'll ensure every supporter, donor and funder has a positive, professional, and inspiring experience, while helping us grow the fundraising income that enables more people to experience the life-changing benefits of cycling.

This is a varied role where no two days are the same. You'll manage supporter communications, maintain our fundraising CRM, organise and improve supporter data, and help deliver fundraising campaigns and stewardship activities. You'll also gather stories, photographs and case studies from across our projects, turning them into engaging content that demonstrates our impact and inspires people to continue supporting our work.

Joining us at an exciting stage in our fundraising journey, you'll help develop new systems, shape how we engage with supporters, and contribute to building a thriving community of people who share our vision of a world where cycling transforms lives and the environment. Working closely with colleagues across fundraising, marketing and service delivery, you'll see first-hand the difference your work makes to the thousands of people who benefit from Life Cycle's charitable projects and services each year.

If you are organised, people-focused and passionate about making a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

About Life Cycle

We work with people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds at every stage of their cycling journey: From learning to ride, to building a career in the cycle industry.

We know that with the right support, anyone can benefit from bikes. We help thousands of people each year by providing:

1. Bikes that are safe, smooth and fun to ride.
2. Cycle training for all ages and abilities.
3. Cycling activities for people with additional needs.
4. Industry-accredited training for the public - and people in prison.

Are you a talented storyteller?  

Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People is looking for a skilled communications professional to join our Marketing and Communications Team. 

Alongside your experience in communications, journalism, PR, content creation or digital marketing, you’ll have excellent writing skills, strong interviewing ability and a real instinct for finding and shaping powerful stories. You’ll also be someone who enjoys working independently, spotting opportunities and creating high-quality content that connects emotionally with audiences. You’ll have excellent organisational skills, able to balance priorities, and maintain accurate records and media consents. 

This is an exciting opportunity to help shape how Rainbows tells its story across the East Midlands raising awareness of our specialist care and inspiring support for babies, children, young people and their families. You’ll lead on sourcing and developing stories from families, supporters, staff and stakeholders, creating publish-ready content across PR, web, email, social media, and fundraising campaigns. 

You’ll be joining us at a time when storytelling is becoming increasingly important to our fundraising, digital engagement and public awareness. We’re looking for someone who understands how to create sensitive, audience-focused content, and who can adapt their writing style across multiple channels and audiences. 

Working as part of a collaborative Marketing and Communications team, your role will include interviewing families and supporters, writing compelling stories and press releases, supporting campaign content, helping develop digital-first storytelling approaches, and building a strong pipeline of stories, quotes, images and video content for use across the organisation. 

You’ll need excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and proactively drive a pipeline of stories across a range of projects and campaigns. We’re particularly interested in candidates who can think creatively by identifying new story angles, developing alternative content routes, and helping us diversify the voices and experiences represented across our communications.

You’ll also work closely with the PR Manager and Income Generation and Marketing Directorate to support regional media activity, fundraising campaigns and digital communications. 

This role would suit someone with solid experience in communications, public relations or journalism. Experience within a hospice or healthcare setting is welcome, but not essential. What matters most is your ability to write high-quality, compassionate and impactful content. 

Working for Rainbows 

Rainbows supports babies, children and young people with serious and terminal conditions, helping families make the most of every moment together. 

Our care reaches across the East Midlands wherever families need our support from homes, hospitals and community settings to our hospice in Loughborough. 

We have a strong culture built around compassion, collaboration and expertise, and we’re proud to have been the first children’s hospice in England rated ‘Outstanding’ across all five CQC domains. 

What we can offer you 

· A supportive and collaborative team environment 

· Flexible and hybrid working opportunities 

· Ongoing professional development 

· The opportunity to create meaningful work that directly supports fundraising and family care 

· A varied role with scope for creativity and innovation 

· Free onsite parking at the Hospice, Lark Rise, Loughborough.

· Bupa Healthcare cashback plan.

· Life Assurance.

· 27 days holiday plus bank holidays.

· Contributory pension scheme or Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme

Please review the Job Description and Person Specification attached for full requirements of the role. 

Charity Director

We are seeking an inspiring and strategic leader to guide a respected charity supporting people with life-limiting conditions, their families, carers and those affected by bereavement.

Salary: £45,000 pro rata (21 hours per week, FTE 35 hours)
Location: Dorking, Surrey - Office based with some flexibility
Hours: 21 hours per week
Closing Date:  14th August 2026

About the Role

This is a unique opportunity to lead a well-established and highly regarded charity that provides practical and emotional support to people living with life-limiting conditions, alongside their families, carers and those experiencing grief and bereavement.

Reporting to the Board of Trustees, the Charity Director will provide strategic and operational leadership, ensuring the organisation remains sustainable, effective and responsive to the needs of those it serves. You will lead a dedicated team of staff and volunteers, oversee service delivery, drive fundraising and income generation, and act as an ambassador for the charity across communities and stakeholder networks.

The role requires a leader who can balance strategic thinking with compassion, building strong relationships while ensuring the organisation delivers meaningful and measurable impact.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the development and delivery of the charity's strategic and operational plans.
• Providing inspirational leadership to staff and volunteers.
• Raising the profile of the organisation and building relationships with funders, supporters, partners and stakeholders.
• Overseeing the delivery of high-quality, person-centred services.
• Ensuring robust governance, compliance and risk management.
• Managing budgets and supporting the long-term financial sustainability of the charity.
• Leading and supporting fundraising activities, including grants, trusts, foundations and community initiatives.
• Monitoring organisational performance and reporting to the Board of Trustees.
• Supporting a culture that enables open, compassionate and respectful conversations around serious illness, death, dying and bereavement.

About You

You will be an experienced and emotionally intelligent leader with a track record of managing teams, developing services and delivering organisational objectives.

You will bring:

• Senior leadership experience within the charity, public, health, social care or not-for-profit sector.
• Strong financial management and budget oversight skills.
• Experience of stakeholder engagement, partnership development and income generation.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Knowledge of governance, compliance and organisational risk management.
• The ability to inspire, motivate and develop teams and volunteers.
• Emotional resilience and a genuine commitment to supporting people facing life-limiting illness, end-of-life issues and bereavement.
• Confidence and comfort working in an environment where conversations around death, dying, loss and grief are part of everyday practice.

About the Organisation

This long-established charity supports individuals living with life-limiting conditions, alongside their families, carers and those who have been bereaved. Through compassionate, relationship-based support, the organisation helps people navigate some of life's most challenging experiences with dignity, understanding and practical assistance.

Working closely with volunteers, healthcare professionals and community partners, the charity delivers services that reduce isolation, improve quality of life and provide vital support when it is needed most. With a strong reputation and ambitious plans for the future, the organisation is committed to extending its reach and impact across the communities it serves.

Other roles you may have experience of could include Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Charity Chief Executive, Executive Director, Director of Operations, Head of Operations, Director of Services, Head of Services, Charity Manager, Managing Director, Hospice Director, Head of Charity Services, Director of Care Services, Non-Profit Director, Voluntary Sector Director, Community Services Director or Third Sector Leader.

The Corporate Partnerships Officer will support the delivery of The Brain Tumour Charity’s growing corporate partnerships strategy, steward partners and generate income that advances our mission.

Working closely with the New Business Corporate Partnership Manager, the post holder will help with effective account management, engage senior stakeholders and support high-quality partner experiences with measurable impact.

They will also contribute ideas and improvements that support the charity’s fast-paced and evolving fundraising needs.

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR:

The ideal candidate will have a track record of engaging with different levels and types of partnerships exceptional relationship-building skills, and be passionate, collaborative, and impact-driven, you will inspire others and champion innovation to help support our community.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Support the Head of Philanthropy and Partnerships and New Business Corporate Partnerships Manager to build a strong and sustainable corporate pipeline.

• Support employee engagement and fundraising activity with corporate partners, ensuring opportunities are delivered effectively and aligned with partner objectives.

• Lead on a portfolio of small to medium sized corporate partners, providing high-quality stewardship relationship management and partner experience to support long-term engagement.

• Maintain accurate records of partnership activity, pipeline progress and key contact information on Salesforce to support effective relationship management.

• Support the preparation of tailored approaches, pitch materials and supporting documents for prospective partners, based on their charitable giving criteria and business priorities.

• Support the planning and securing of meetings with new business prospects, helping to convert opportunities into sustainable partnerships.

• Contribute to cross-team projects and provide wider support to the New Business Corporate Manager and team as required.

Sporting Events Officer

Salary: £31,000–£33,000 per annum
Location: London (Hybrid – minimum 2 days per week in our City office)
Contract: Permanent, Full-time (35 hours per week)

Join Team Tommy’s and help save babies’ lives.

An exciting opportunity to join the Sporting Events fundraising team at Tommy’s and help raise over £2.4m towards vital life-saving research to help save babies’ lives. We have a multitude of running, trekking and challenge events in our portfolio, and this role has visibility across all of them. It’s a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to broaden their fundraising events experience and develop their career in a supportive, ambitious team. 

As Sporting Events Officer, you'll support the delivery of Tommy’s sporting events programme, helping to recruit, engage and steward thousands of supporters while ensuring excellent event administration and supporter experience. You'll work across participant recruitment, fundraising, supporter communications, event delivery and data management, playing a key role in helping the team achieve its ambitious fundraising targets. [Sporting E...PACK 2026 | PDF]

About You

We're looking for someone who is:

• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
• Passionate about delivering great supporter experiences
• Experienced in administration and customer service
• Confident building relationships with supporters and colleagues
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Interested in fundraising, events and mass participation challenges 

Why Tommy's?

Join a passionate organisation dedicated to stopping the heartbreak of baby loss and making pregnancy and birth safer for everyone. You'll be part of a collaborative team, gain exposure to a wide range of fundraising events, and have opportunities to develop your career while making a genuine difference.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter via CharityJob, outlining how your skills and experience meet the requirements of the role.

For full details of the role, including the complete job profile, responsibilities, person specification and further information about Tommy's, please refer to the Recruitment Pack. 

Tommy’s is committed to creating an inclusive recruitment process. If you have a disability, long-term health condition, or require any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know and we will be happy to discuss how we can support you.

Closing date: Monday 3 August 2026. Applications will be reviewed after the closing date.

Thank you in advance for your interest in joining Team Tommy's. We look forward to hearing from you.

WDC, Whale and Dolphin Conservation, is the leading global charity dedicated to the conservation and protection of whales and dolphins. Through our offices and teams around the world we campaign against the many threats facing whales and dolphins, and support cutting-edge science exploring the lives and importance of these remarkable creatures.

We are looking for a full-time, social media officer to join our team in Chippenham, Wiltshire.  Reporting to the head of comms, you will help to develop WDC’s busy social media activity, advising fundraising, campaigns and policy colleagues on the best ways to grow the number of people who support our work. 

We are looking for someone with proven track record of developing and delivering digital communications plans, experience in the use of social media to support communications, marketing and/or fundraising functions, and a good understanding of digital platforms and social media (especially Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok). 

The role requires solid copywriting skills, an eye for detail, creative thinking, a proactive attitude, commitment, and enthusiasm for the cause.

Overview

Race Against Dementia is a global charity founded by three-time Formula 1 World Champion Sir Jackie Stewart OBE to find preventions, treatments and cures for dementia – faster. 

We fund and support pioneering early-career scientists around the world, giving them the tools, mentoring and Formula 1-inspired mindset to accelerate breakthroughs. From the UK to the USA, Australia to South Africa, our researchers are rethinking how dementia research is done – applying data science, AI and engineering to neuroscience in bold, collaborative ways. 

Purpose of the role

Race Against Dementia is seeking a proactive and relationship-driven Senior Partnerships Officer to support the delivery of our ambitious fundraising strategy. You will play a key role in managing and developing partnerships that generate income and increase global awareness of our work.

Working closely with the Strategic Partnerships Lead, you will support the stewardship and growth of corporate and strategic partnerships, with an additional focus on international fundraising and partnership development. You will help identify and cultivate new opportunities across priority markets, including the USA, Switzerland and other emerging regions.

Formula 1 remains our flagship global partner, and this role will support the activation and maximisation of this and other high-profile relationships to drive fundraising and brand visibility.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Deliver partnerships that contribute to Race Against Dementia’s fundraising targets and strategic objectives.
• Support the management of key partnership accounts, acting as a point of contact for partners and maintaining strong, positive relationships.
• Develop tailored partnership plans, ensuring alignment with partner objectives and demonstrating the impact of their support.
• Contribute to new business development by researching, identifying, and engaging prospective partners, including internationally.
• Support international fundraising activity by helping develop opportunities in priority global markets and assisting with partner engagement across different regions.
• Prepare high-quality partnership proposals and presentations, clearly communicating value, impact, and alignment with funder priorities.
• Working closely with the Research team, lead the development and delivery of a strategic partner communications programme, strengthening partner engagement through regular research updates, impact reporting, and organisational news.
• Take ownership of the Partnerships team's use of the CRM system - Salesforce, maintaining accurate records, developing tracking and reporting processes, and supporting prospect research, pipeline management, and new business development activities.
• Collaborate with internal teams to support the delivery of partnership campaigns, activations, and marketing initiatives.
• Monitor and report on partnership performance, tracking income, engagement, and impact against agreed targets.
• Stay informed on trends in corporate partnerships, CSR, and international fundraising to support innovation and growth.
• Support the activation of Race Against Dementia’s partnership with Formula 1 and associated global opportunities to maximise fundraising and awareness. 

Supporting Events

Provide support for key fundraising events, including partner engagement, stewardship and delivery support where required.

Assist with the coordination of international events and activations linked to partnership opportunities.

Other Duties

Carry out any other duties as required by the Strategic Partnerships Lead, CEO and Board of Trustees including:

• To attend, where appropriate, local, regional, national and international meetings/events.
• To maintain a good knowledge of international, national and local initiatives which are of benefit to Race Against Dementia.
• To administer your own workload, including meeting targets and deadlines in line with the Race Against Dementia appraisal system.
• To attend relevant CPD training events as required.
• To undertake responsibility, as part of the team, for all Health and Safety work related matters.
• To work within the guidelines of Race Against Dementia’s policies and procedures.

All team members are expected to uphold and actively demonstrate Race Against Dementia’s values and purpose, fostering a culture of integrity, innovation, and shared ambition to accelerate progress in the race against dementia.

This is not intended to be an exhaustive list. Your job description may be subject to change.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Statement

Race Against Dementia aims to be an inclusive organisation where the individuality of every person is treated with respect. Race Against Dementia is committed to eliminating discrimination in any form. This means that all staff, volunteers and everyone with whom we come into contact will be treated with dignity, equality, fairness and respect and no one will receive less favourable treatment. 

Safeguarding Statement

Race Against Dementia is committed to safeguarding and protecting vulnerable adults, children and young people. All our posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the discourse of criminal records and vetting checks where appropriate. We have policies and procedures in place that promote safeguarding and safer working practices across the organisation.

We reserve the right to interview and appoint before the advertised closing date.

Are you a visionary fundraising leader who believes every family facing the unimaginable deserves exceptional care and support?

As Head of Income Generation and Marketing, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Little Lights Liverpool as the charity embarks on an exciting new phase of growth and development. Leading an ambitious fundraising and marketing strategy, you'll inspire supporters, businesses, philanthropists and communities to invest in the charity's life-changing work.

Few fundraising leaders get the opportunity to be part of such a significant period of organisational transformation - helping to lead a rebrand, support a major capital development, redefine services and secure a charity's long-term future.

Salary: £60-65k per annum
Location: Liverpool, with flexible/hybrid working (3-4 days onsite initially)
Contract: Full-time, permanent or reduced hours considered
Benefits: 27 days holiday (+ bank), 5% employer pension contribution and range of other wellbeing and development benefits

About the charity

Little Lights Liverpool provides specialist hospice care for babies, children and young people with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions across Liverpool and the surrounding region. Through expert clinical care, respite, therapies, emotional wellbeing and bereavement support, the charity walks alongside families at the most difficult times in their lives.

Alongside a significant rebrand and plans for a new purpose-built hospice, Little Lights Liverpool is redefining its future vision, expanding its services and positioning itself as a leading voice within children's hospice care across the region.

About the opportunity

As a member of the Executive Team, you'll help shape the future direction of the organisation, contributing to major strategic decisions while leading fundraising efforts and turning ambitious plans into reality.

You'll lead fundraising, marketing and supporter engagement functions, with income targets currently at £1.2m and ambitions to grow this significantly over the coming years. By developing and delivering a bold new strategy that diversifies income, you'll grow unrestricted funding and build long-term financial resilience.

There's an exciting duality to this position. On one hand, you'll be setting strategy, working closely with the CEO, Board and Executive Team to develop a compelling vision for growth. On the other, you'll be a hands-on relationship builder, personally cultivating major relationships, securing strategic partnerships and helping unlock transformational gifts.

You'll also inherit and develop a committed team with huge potential, with the freedom to shape structure, build capability and create a high-performing culture that delivers exceptional results.

About you

We're looking for a senior fundraising leader who inspires confidence in supporters, colleagues and trustees alike, while remaining focused on delivering ambitious income growth.

When you apply, we'd love to see you demonstrating:

• Significant senior leadership experience in a fundraising role, working across multiple income streams.
• Personal success in securing high-value fundraising, ideally at six-figures+.
• Ability to think strategically, whilst remaining close to delivery and leading from the front.
• Experience developing, coaching and motivating teams through change and growth.
• Strong commercial awareness and financial management skills.
• Collaborative, emotionally intelligent leadership style that brings the best out in others.

If you're excited by the unique opportunity to build on a rich legacy, while also shaping something fresh and new, then we'd love to hear from you. From there, we'll be in touch with full application details if you have the skills and experience required.

To apply, please send your CV or profile in the first instance to Amelia Lee at Charity People. If your experience matches the charity's brief, then we'll be in touch with more on how to formally apply.

Deadline: 9am on Wednesday 5^th August

Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.

Shape the future of heart and lung care by helping the team to manage funding that transforms patient lives through world-class research and treatment.

About Royal Brompton & Harefield Hospital Charity

Here at the Royal Brompton & Harefield Hospital Charity we fund, facilitate and champion world-class specialists to transform the lives of heart and lung patients. We provide clinicians, academics and researchers across London and beyond with the funding and resources they need to understand more, prevent more and treat more.

Our funding comes from the fundraising efforts of thousands of supporters as well as income generated by our investments in property and equity markets. We currently grant around £6 million each year – but we want to do more.

What you'll be doing

We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Programmes & Funding Officer to play a central role in providing administrative and operational support for the Charity's Special Purpose Funds (SPFs). This position is vital to ensure that all activity is recorded accurately, that systems run smoothly and stakeholders receive an exceptional level of support.

You will contribute to the development and delivery of a bespoke fundholder service, enabling fundholders to maximise the impact of their SPFs in advancing care for heart and lung patients.

What we're looking for

• Experienced administrator with a strong understanding of office systems and processes
• Excellent coordination and organisational skills
• Clear and confident communicator
• Experience establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with diverse stakeholders
• Comfortable juggling competing priorities with a practical, solutions-focused approach
• Proactive, hands-on approach and willingness to step in wherever needed

What we offer

Hours: 35 per week (full time)
Salary: £30,000 per annum
Contract type: Fixed-Term for 12 months (with the potential to transition to permanent)
Hybrid working (minimum 2 days per week in the office – 1 The Courtyard, 151 Sydney Street, London SW2 6NT, with occasional working at our hubs in the Royal Brompton and Harefield hospitals)

Our benefits package includes: 27 days annual leave + public holidays (pro rata); 6% contribution into pension scheme; life assurance cover; cash health pots; family leave policies that provide an enhanced level of pay; investment in your development; support for your physical and mental wellbeing including an employee assistance provider and access to GP, counselling and more.

How to apply

Please send a CV and cover letter (no more than 2 sides of A4) that details how you meet the requirements of the job description by 5pm on Monday 17th August 2026.

In-person interviews will take place on Monday 7th September.

Please note that as a charity dedicated to improving the lives of heart and lung patients, we require our staff to make a declaration about any relevant convictions and undergo a Disclosure and Barring service check, including an ID check.

If a sufficient number of high quality applications are received, we may close the opportunity earlier than the 15th June. To ensure your application is considered, we strongly recommend submitting it as soon as possible. Candidates will be notified of the next stage in the recruitment process if they are shortlisted.

Ready to make every pound count in the fight against heart and lung disease? Apply now and help us transform patient care through exceptional funding management.

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