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The Communications team is responsible for informing, inspiring and engaging the public by showcasing Alzheimer’s Research UK’s work, impact and mission across all channels. We lead the charity’s media and strategic communications activity—ensuring consistent, accurate and compelling storytelling that supports research, fundraising and organisational priorities.
The Corporate Communications Manager will be responsible for the development and delivery of clear, consistent and compelling communications that strengthens our reputation and supports the positioning of our organisational narrative and brand.
The role will provide strategic communications support to Corporate Partnerships, Brand, Fundraising and Marketing and the CEO Office. The postholder will oversee the charity’s Annual Report and strategic campaigns and manage a team of four Corporate Communications Officers.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership & Planning
· Act as the primary communications business partner to Corporate Partnerships, Brand and the CEO Office, providing strategic communications advice and support.
· Develop and deliver communications plans that support organisational priorities, fundraising objectives, strategic partnerships and executive profiling.
· Contribute to planning for major organisational moments, ensuring communications activity is integrated, audience-focused and aligned with ARUK priorities.
· Support the Senior Manager, Corporate & Research Communications in identifying communications opportunities, risks and emerging issues.
Delivery & Oversight
· Lead the development and maintenance of ARUK's communications messaging framework, including key messages, narrative tools and supporting communications materials.
· Oversee delivery of executive communications, including briefings, speeches, LinkedIn content, thought-leadership materials and speaking opportunities where required.
· Manage the production of flagship publications, including the Annual Report and Dementia Attitudes Monitor, and the communications outputs to support these.
· Provide communications support for major strategic partnerships, organisational announcements and corporate campaigns.
Team Leadership & Development
- Provide effective team management, role-modelling ARUK’s leadership values.
· Line manage Corporate Communications Officers, setting goals, overseeing workloads and providing positive and constructive feedback and supporting professional development.
· Foster a collaborative, high-performing team culture that reflects ARUK's values and supports continuous improvement.
· Ensure team priorities, workflows and resources are aligned to organisational needs and strategic communications objectives.
Cross-Team & Stakeholder Collaboration
· Work closely with Brand, Strategic Marketing, Media & PR, Content, Research Communications and Fundraising teams to ensure consistent messaging and integrated communications delivery.
· Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and act as a trusted communications advisor to senior leaders and business partners.
· Identify opportunities to connect specialist communications teams into projects and campaigns to maximise impact and organisational alignment.
Governance, Risk & Quality Assurance
· Ensure communications outputs adhere to ARUK's brand, messaging, accessibility and editorial standards.
· Support the identification and management of reputational issues and communications risks.
· Work with the Metrics & Insights Manager to establish KPIs, measure performance and evaluate the effectiveness of corporate communications activity.
· Lead continuous improvement of corporate communications processes, templates and ways of working.
Knowledge, skills and experience needed:
· Significant experience in communications, corporate communications, public affairs, PR or a related communications discipline.
· Experience developing and delivering strategic communications plans that support organisational objectives and enhance reputation.
· Experience acting as a trusted communications adviser or business partner to senior stakeholders.
· Experience developing organisational messaging, narratives, thought-leadership content or executive communications.
· Experience delivering high-profile communications projects, campaigns, publications or stakeholder engagement activities.
· Experience planning and delivering complex projects, managing competing priorities, stakeholders, budgets and external suppliers.
· Experience managing, developing and motivating teams
· Excellent written, verbal and editorial communication skills.
· Strong strategic thinking skills, with the ability to translate organisational priorities into compelling communications activity.
· Ability to develop clear, persuasive and evidence-based messaging for a range of audiences.
· Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships at all levels.
· Strong project and operational management skills, with the ability to prioritise resources, and deliver multiple projects simultaneously.
· Confident decision-maker with the ability to identify and respond to risks, opportunities and changing priorities.
· Collaborative leadership style, with the ability to support, develop and motivate others.
· Proactive, solutions-focused and committed to continuous improvement.
· High levels of integrity, professionalism and personal accountability
Additional Information:
Ways of working:
As part of our Agile ways of working you will be required to work approximately 2 days a week from the office, which is subject to the requirements of the role and the business needs. Flexibility on where you work can be split between working from home and our office.
Roles that are classed as part of the Agile ways of working are not able to claim any costs for Mileage/Travel on Public Transport, Accommodation and/or Meals. This includes when attending the office for various meetings/events.
Our Office: Our office is at 3 Riverside, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6AD.
Salary: Circa £47,000 per annum, plus benefits.
Please download the Vacancy Pack on our website for more information.
The closing date for applications is the 31st August 2026, with interviews being arrange once shortlisting has been completed. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date. We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity, as on occasion we may have to bring forward the interview date and/or the closing date based on the needs of the business. Although a possibility, this will only happen in exceptional circumstances. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date.
We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, particularly from those in the global majority, those with disabilities, men and those from the LGBTQIA+ community. Any offer of employment is however subject to you having the right to work in the UK.
As part of our commitment to being an inclusive employer and ensuring fairness and consistency in our selection process, we will handle your CV and application with the utmost confidentiality. Should you require any adjustments at either the application or interview stage, please contact us via our website.
How to apply: Please create an online account using our Online Recruitment Platform which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies page. You will be able to attach your CV to your application and track the status of your application.
About Alzheimer’s Research UK: Alzheimer's Research UK is the UK's leading dementia research charity. Our mission is to accelerate progress towards a cure. Today 1 in 2 people will be impacted by dementia, either through caring for a loved one, developing it themselves or tragically both. But there is hope.
There has never been a more important and exciting time in dementia research. With promising new drugs in clinical trialsthat slow the progression of the diseases that cause it, and revolutionary new ways to diagnose them on the horizon, we are now at a tipping point. Working with the smartest minds globally and across the UK, with industry and academia, Alzheimer’s Research UK is uniquely placed to invest in the very best research identifying barriers to a cure and knocking them down so that there are more and better treatments for everyone with dementia. For the first time in history, we can see a future where people with dementia can get a swift and accurate diagnosis, and effective treatments that could slow or even stop their disease. We stand for everyone affected by dementia. We stand for a cure.
ARUK really does look after its people, where you will be able to add value and make a difference.
To view further details about working for us and the benefits we offer, please visit Alzheimer’s Research UK
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Providence Row works with people experiencing homelessness and insecure housing in East London. We provide integrated support across crisis intervention, advice, health, substance use, volunteering, learning and training.
Our work is grounded in compassion, respect, inclusiveness, empowerment and justice. We aim to ensure that people can access the support and opportunities they need to build greater safety, stability and independence.
About the Progression & Training Service
The Progression & Training Service supports clients to identify and take practical steps towards learning, volunteering, training and employment. Through one-to-one coaching, group learning, digital inclusion, vocational training and partnerships with external organisations, the service helps clients build skills, confidence and access to meaningful progression opportunities.
The service works closely with Providence Row’s wider teams, including Catering Training, Gardening, Volunteering, Health Inclusion and Advice and Support, to provide coordinated pathways that reflect each client’s goals, strengths and circumstances.
Role purpose
The Progression & Training Manager is responsible for the leadership, quality, performance and development of the service.
The postholder will lead the team, oversee client progression pathways, maintain strong partnerships and ensure that the service delivers high-quality, trauma-informed and strengths-based support. They will also be responsible for performance monitoring, reporting, safeguarding, service improvement and the effective use of resources.
Key Responsibilities
- Service leadership and people management
- Client support and service quality
- Learning, progression and employment pathways
- Performance, data and reporting
- Safeguarding, risk and operational compliance
- Service development, partnerships and resources
Benefits
- 27 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Pension scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Season ticket loan
- Employee assistance programme
- Access to shopping discounts
- Learning & development opportunities
- Monthly reflective practice
To apply: Please upload your CV with a covering letter, detailing how you meet the job specification. CV’s without a covering letter will not be considered.
Research shows some people, especially women and marginalised groups, may hesitate to apply unless they match all the criteria. However, we want to assure everyone that we encourage applications from all individuals, regardless of whether they fulfil every point in the job description. Your unique perspective matters to us – please apply with confidence.
Interviews
Please note that we may interview on a rolling basis and therefore encourage early applications.
Providence Row is a charitable company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales; company number 07452798 registered charity number 1140192.
We tackle the root causes of homelessness to help people get off, and stay off, the streets.



Thank you for your interest in the Philanthropy Executive role at Imperial Health Charity.
This is an exciting opportunity to join our ambitious and collaborative Philanthropy team, helping to secure transformative funding from major donors, trusts and foundations, and corporate partners to support our five hospitals across Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust.
As Philanthropy Executive, you will support three Philanthropy Managers and our newly created Donor Insight and Proposals Manager role. You will play a key role in delivering some of the Charity's most significant fundraising priorities, including major capital redevelopment projects. This will involve producing communications and campaign materials, promoting projects across our hospitals, presenting at internal meetings with NHS colleagues, and managing donor mailings to deliver an excellent supporter experience.
Alongside this, you will help grow our mid-value donor programme while managing a small portfolio of supporters, developing relationships that encourage increased and unrestricted giving to build sustainable income for the Charity.
You'll also lead smaller fundraising projects from concept to delivery, working closely with NHS colleagues include the Estates team to ensure projects are delivered. As part of the wider Fundraising team, you'll contribute to cross-team campaigns, including our annual Winter Appeal.
We're looking for an organised, proactive team player who is passionate about creating a lasting impact for patients, families and NHS staff as part of our small fundraising team.
We fund better hospital buildings and facilities, pioneering research and advanced medical equipment.



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Are you an experienced People leader who is passionate about employee relations, leadership development and organisational culture? Join One YMCA at an exciting time of growth, where you'll lead our Employee Relations and Learning & Development function and help shape the future of our people strategy.
This is a highly influential role supporting more than 675 colleagues across 108 sites, with the opportunity to shape culture, leadership capability and people practice across one of the region's largest charities. You'll play a key role as we continue our growth journey and develop towards supporting 1,000 colleagues in the future.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and develop the Employee Relations and Learning & Development team.
- Provide expert advice on complex employee relations matters.
- Lead the ongoing development of the Ignite Training Academy.
- Partner with managers and leaders to build leadership capability and confidence.
- Shape and improve HR policies, processes and best practice.
- Analyse workforce trends and people data to drive decision-making.
- Support organisational growth, change and culture initiatives.
- Contribute to the delivery of One YMCA's People Strategy.
Please review the Recruitment pack https://canva.link/q6hd9qj2rwuw50jfor more information.
Due to the nature of the services provided, an enhanced DBS will be required, as will a full driving licence.
Important Information: Applicants must have the right to work in the UK, as visa sponsorship is not available for this role. This position will require a Basic DBS check. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and welcome applications from all backgrounds.
At One YMCA, we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences.
What We Offer
- Health Cash Plan.
- 24/7 access to UK-based GP appointments through Doctorline.
- Blue Light Card eligibility.
- Birthday and wellbeing day each year.
- Additional annual leave with length of service.
- Salary sacrifice car scheme.
- Opportunity to volunteer across our services.
- Ongoing professional development and learning opportunities.
Please note that we will be reviewing applications and conducting interviews on a rolling basis. We encourage you to apply as early as possible and to include a supporting statement, as we may close the vacancy once a suitable candidate has been appointed.
Along with your CV, please submit a supporting statement telling us why you would like to join One YMCA and how your experience, skills and personal values make you well suited to the role. Please review our Recruitment Pack https://canva.link/q6hd9qj2rwuw50j
One YMCA's mission is to create supportive and energizing communities where young people can belong, contribute, and thrive.
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Job Role: Service Manager – MOTS & SHAP
Salary: £34,505 per year
Hours: 37.5 hours per week - The service operates Monday to Friday between 8:00am and 8:00pm, and weekends between 10:00am and 3:00pm. The Service Manager will be required to work a rota of shifts, typically including 8:00am to 4:00pm, 10:00am to 6:00pm and 12:00pm to 8:00pm, Monday to Friday, with some weekend working to support service coverage.
Contract type: Permanent
Location: Shepton Mallet
Additional information:
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- Participation in an on-call out-of-hours rota.
- Valid driver's licence and access to your own vehicle (business insurance will be required for work-related travel).
- Regular travel between services and partner organisations may be required.
About Alongside
Alongside is the new name for Julian House. We work with people experiencing social exclusion across the South and West of England, providing outreach, accommodation and support. Our clients may be sleeping rough, fleeing abuse, rebuilding after trauma, leaving prison, recovering from addiction, or trying to settle safely in a new community. Whatever their starting point, we work alongside people to help build safety, stability and independence.
If you'd like a real sense of job satisfaction, great career prospects and a competitive benefits package, you could be who we're looking for!
About the Role
As Service Manager, you'll lead our MOTS (Mendip Off The Streets) & SHAP (Single Homelessness Accommodation Programme) services in Shepton Mallet, providing operational leadership and supporting teams to deliver high-quality, person-centred services for people experiencing homelessness and social exclusion.
You'll be responsible for managing day-to-day service delivery, ensuring contractual and organisational standards are met while creating a positive, supportive environment where both staff and clients can thrive. Working closely with internal colleagues, commissioners and external partners, you'll drive continuous service improvement and ensure positive outcomes for the people we support.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced manager who is passionate about leading teams, developing services and making a lasting difference within the local community.
What you'll be doing
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- Lead and manage local teams, providing effective supervision, support and performance management.
- Oversee the delivery of high-quality, person-centred services that achieve positive outcomes for clients.
- Ensure services meet contractual requirements, organisational standards, safeguarding responsibilities and agreed KPIs.
- Build strong relationships with commissioners, partner agencies and local stakeholders to improve opportunities for clients.
- Manage budgets, performance reporting and operational compliance across the service.
- Drive continuous service improvements while promoting Alongside's values and a positive team culture.
Please note: Job descriptions are not exhaustive, and the successful candidate may occasionally be asked to undertake other duties that are broadly in line with the responsibilities of the role.
You can view the full job description by clicking here.
What we're looking for
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- Experience managing teams within homelessness, housing, social care or a related support service.
- Strong leadership, communication and people management skills, with the ability to motivate and develop others.
- Experience managing service performance, budgets and achieving quality standards and contractual targets.
- A commitment to delivering person-centred, trauma-informed support and building positive relationships with partners.
- A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle, with flexibility to participate in the on-call rota.
There are many great reasons to join our team!
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- Access to our Rewards Platform, which includes an Employee Assistance Programme and Health Cash Plan.
- 27 days annual leave, including an extra day off for your birthday, plus bank holidays - increasing to 30 days after four years' continuous service.
- 30% staff discount at our charity shops.
- A generous and competitive pension scheme.
- Great opportunities for career development and free monthly training sessions from experienced facilitators.
- Blue Light Card eligibility, offering discounts on thousands of brands.
- A supportive culture where staff feedback is valued and regular supervisions are encouraged.
- Reflective Practice sessions facilitated by external professionals.
Our Ethos
As an Equal Opportunities employer, we have an Equality and Diversity Action Plan demonstrating our commitment to creating an inclusive culture. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, particularly those currently underrepresented within our workforce. We also encourage applications from people with lived experience.
We are proud to be a Disability Confident and Mindful employer, as well as an Armed Forces Covenant Supporter.
If you require any reasonable adjustments or additional support during the recruitment process, please let us know. We welcome applications in all formats.
DBS Checks
This role is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. A criminal conviction will not necessarily prevent employment; each disclosure will be considered fairly and in line with our Data Protection Policy.
Please note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a suitable candidate has been identified. Early applications are encouraged.
Alongside is the new name for Julian House. We work with people experiencing social exclusion across the South and West of England.
New Partnerships Manager
- Location: Hybrid, with at least one day per week in our Shoreditch, London office
- Contract: Full-time (35 hours per week), Fixed Term (12 months)
- Salary: £28,337 to £33,301 plus Inner London Weighting (£3,366) or Outer London Weighting (£1,790).
Are you a natural relationship-builder who loves spotting opportunities, opening doors and turning conversations into transformational partnerships?
Do you want to help secure ambitious corporate partnerships that keep children safe across the UK?
If so, we'd love to hear from you.
At the NSPCC, we're on a mission to stop child abuse and neglect. To help us achieve that, we're looking for a proactive and ambitious New Partnerships Manager toidentify, develop and secure partnerships with organisations that share our vision for children.
About the Role:
As part of our ambitious Corporate Partnerships team, you'll play a key role in securing innovative, high-value partnerships that generate vital income and support life-changing support for children.
You'll manage your own pipeline of opportunities worth £50,000 to £200,000, while supporting our Senior New Partnerships Managers on strategic, commercial and Charity of the Year opportunities worth £200,000 to £4.5 million.
From identifying prospects and building relationships to developing compelling proposals and supporting pitches, you'll be at the heart of our new business activity, helping us unlock new opportunities and grow support for children across the UK.
Why Join Us?
This is an exciting time to join the NSPCC as we embark on a new strategy and vision for corporate fundraising.
Rather than inheriting existing opportunities, you'll have the freedom to build your own pipeline, target organisations with the greatest potential and help shape the future of our new business programme.
You'll work alongside ambitious, supportive colleagues, gain exposure to some of the sector's most exciting opportunities and play a direct role in securing partnerships that create lasting impact for children.
Key Responsibilities:
- Build and manage a pipeline of corporate prospects and partnership opportunities worth between £50,000-£200,000.
- Lead opportunities from research and qualification through to proposal development, pitching and negotiation.
- Develop compelling partnership proposals, presentations and cases for support.
- Build relationships with senior decision-makers and key stakeholders.
- Support strategic pitches and opportunities led by Senior New Partnerships Managers.
- Attend meetings, networking events and partnership discussions to identify and develop opportunities.
- Maintain accurate pipeline reporting and contribute to team income targets.
- Ensure a smooth handover of newly secured partnerships to account management colleagues.
Key Skills & Experience:
- Experience in corporate partnerships, fundraising, business development or a similar relationship-led role.
- A track record of identifying and developing new business opportunities.
- Experience securing or supporting high-value partnerships and income generation.
- Excellent relationship-building, influencing and communication skills.
- Strong writing skills and experience creating compelling proposals and presentations.
- Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
- A self-starting approach with the confidence to take ownership of your work and pipeline.
Our Benefits:
- 29 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 32 days after five years' service.
- Access to over 3,000 employee discounts and offers.
- Employee Assistance Programme for confidential wellbeing support.
- Generous pension scheme with employer contributions matched up to 7%.
- Life assurance of up to five times salary.
- Up to five days of paid Carer's Leave (pro rata).
Interested?
For full details, please review the attached Job Description.
Applications close: 01/09/2026
If you are interested in applying for this role, we encourage you to apply early. To help us manage the process we may close the vacancy before the advertised closing date should we receive a strong response to the role.
In keeping with our values and our policies, if any individuals who are regrettably at risk of redundancy apply for a role and meet the minimum essential criteria they will be given priority consideration. We hope that you understand our position on this and that this will not discourage from applying. We cannot predict who, internally, will apply for a role, or whether they will meet the minimum essential criteria. Where no at-risk candidates meet the minimum essential criteria, all applications will be considered as normal.
As Events Manager overseeing Event Planning & Delivery, you’ll take the lead on a varied portfolio of fundraising events across the UK and continental Europe, with a particular focus on cycling. This is a role where you’ll own the detail from the outset, shaping event plans, managing logistics, coordinating suppliers and partners, overseeing budgets and making sure everything is in place for a successful delivery. You’ll lead on our owned events as well as working with external event organisers, with responsibility for everything from course design, venues and travel through to road closures, health and safety and commemorative elements. It’s a broad events role with plenty of scope to develop the portfolio, improve existing events and identify opportunities to increase participation and return.
Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.
You’ll be joining as an experienced events professional who is comfortable managing multiple moving parts and making decisions when things don’t go exactly to plan. You’ll work across internal teams and build strong relationships with event agencies, suppliers, councils, local authorities, corporate partners and other stakeholders, making sure everyone understands what needs to happen and when. You’ll manage project plans, budgets and KPIs, oversee contracts and supplier performance, recruit and coordinate volunteers and lead the on-the-day delivery of events. You’ll also have the support and responsibility of an Events Logistics Coordinator, giving you the opportunity to lead others while remaining closely involved in the practical delivery of your events.
We’re looking for someone who knows events inside out and enjoys the combination of planning, problem-solving and being there when it all comes together. You’ll need strong project management and organisational skills, commercial awareness and the confidence to build relationships with people at all levels. Experience of large-scale cycling events, overseas delivery or commemorative events would be particularly useful, but we’re interested in the wider experience you bring and your ability to deliver consistently high standards across a busy portfolio. If you’re someone who takes ownership, spots the detail others might miss and wants genuine responsibility for developing and delivering a programme of fundraising events, this is a role where you’ll have plenty to get your teeth into.
You will be contracted to our Haig House hub with a minimum expectation of two days per week working in person at the hub and flexibility for working remotely/at home when not on site.
Employee benefits include -
- 28 day’s paid holiday (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with optional annual leave purchase scheme of up to 5 working days
- Enhanced paid maternity, paternity and adoption leave
- Generous pension scheme with employer contributions ranging from 6% to 14%, depending on length of service
- Range of flexible working options may be available, depending on your role
- Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential counselling, financial and legal advice
- Range of courses delivered by learning specialists to support your development goals and objectives
- Opportunities to volunteer
- Travel loans, Cycle to Work, and more!
For more detailed information about the role, please see the Job Description attached to our direct advert. Our teams take a personalised approach to shortlisting, which is carried out without the use of AI and is based on the evidence provided in your application against the essential and desirable criteria in the Person Specification.
RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics.
As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer interview schemes for candidates who declare an Armed Forces connection and/or a disability. However, candidates are only eligible for this scheme if their application clearly demonstrates that they meet all of the essential criteria listed in the Person Specification for the role.
We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role(s). Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
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Save the Children UK is looking for a Challenge Events Manager to lead the delivery and development of our exciting portfolio of challenge events. From iconic events such as the London Marathon and Great North Run to a wider programme of fundraising challenges, you'll play a key role in creating fantastic experiences for our supporters, growing participation and engagement, and maximising vital income for children.
This is a great opportunity for an experienced events, fundraising or supporter engagement professional who enjoys bringing people together, managing multiple projects and using insight and creativity to continually improve the supporter experience and grow the impact of our Challenge Events programme.
About Us
Save the Children UK believes every child deserves a future. In the UK and around the world, we work every day to give children a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm. When crisis strikes, and children are most vulnerable, we are always among the first to respond and the last to leave. We ensure children's unique needs are met and their voices are heard. We deliver lasting results for millions of children, including those hardest to reach.
About the Team
The purpose of the Public Impact Group is to build an active community of people in the UK who give money, time and take action to enable lasting change for children.
As Public Income and Engagement, we deliver sector leading opportunities for the UK public to create impact for children. Working closely with colleagues across Public Impact, we deliver a cohesive approach to public engagement that generates income, builds awareness, changes minds and opinions, prompts people to act, and builds deep relationships with supporters. Value exchange is at the heart of our approach.
About the role
The Challenge Events Manager is responsible for the successful delivery and ongoing development of Save the Children's Challenge Events programme. Working closely with the Supporter-Led Fundraising Lead, the role manages a portfolio of challenge events delivering excellent supporter experiences while meeting participation, engagement and income targets.
The role works collaboratively across the organisation to drive continuous improvement, identify opportunities for growth and maximise fundraising outcomes through effective stewardship, marketing and operational delivery.
In this role, you will:
- Deliver agreed participation, income and fundraising targets across the Challenge Events portfolio.
- Lead the successful delivery and continual development of the Challenge Events programme, ensuring an excellent supporter experience from sign up through to event completion.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with participants, event organisers and internal stakeholders to maximise engagement, fundraising performance and long-term supporter value.
- Lead the delivery of supporter acquisition, engagement and stewardship activity across Challenge Events and In Aid of Fundraising, using insight to continually improve performance.
- Monitor and evaluate portfolio performance, using data, supporter feedback and market insight to identify opportunities for growth, innovation and continuous improvement.
- Contribute to the planning and development of the Challenge Events portfolio, providing insight and recommendations to support future growth and maximise return on investment.
- Contribute to departmental income reporting, budgeting and forecasting, ensuring accurate monitoring of performance and expenditure.
- Manage multiple priorities simultaneously while maintaining high standards of operational delivery, financial management and supporter stewardship.
- Ensure all Challenge Events activity is delivered in line with safeguarding, health and safety, risk management and compliance requirements, including the development and maintenance of appropriate event documentation, risk assessments and operational plans.
About you
To be successful, it is important that you have/are:
- Experience of delivering successful fundraising, events, marketing or supporter engagement activity. (Experience within challenge events desirable.)
- Experience of managing multiple priorities and projects simultaneously while maintaining high standards of delivery.
- Strong relationship management skills with the ability to build effective relationships with supporters, suppliers and internal stakeholders.
- Experience using data, reporting and insight to inform decision making and improve performance.
- Strong planning and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience of supporter stewardship and engagement.
- Experience of event planning and delivery.
- Understanding of digital marketing channels and supporter acquisition activity.
- Commitment to Save the Children's vision, mission and values.
What we offer you
We promote flexibility, inclusion, collaboration, and wellbeing both at work and beyond, and offer a wide range of benefits designed to reward your hard work and inspire you to help improve the lives of children every day.
Some of the benefits you can expect include:
- Generous Annual Leave – Starting at 27 days per year (pro rata for part-time employees) increasing with service up to 32 days, plus public holidays and our annual 'Save the Children Day'.
- Family Leave – Up to 39 weeks of maternity/adoption pay (including up to 21 weeks full pay) and paternity/adoption leave of 10 weeks full pay (plus statutory entitlement).
- Special Leave – Up to 10 days paid leave per year (pro rata) for urgent or exceptional personal circumstances, without using annual leave.
- Volunteer Leave – Up to 3 days paid leave per year to support volunteering and give back.
- Pension & Life Assurance – Helping you plan for the future with up to 7% employer pension contributions.
- Employee Discounts – Access thousands of deals across groceries, retail, tech, travel, fitness, and more.
- Health & Wellbeing Support – Including access to a 24/7 Virtual GP and Employee Assistance Programme and Counselling, eye care support, and seasonal flu vaccinations.
Please note: To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications are received. This is to ensure that we can manage application levels whilst maintaining a positive candidate experience. Unfortunately once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications.
Location & Ways of Working:
The majority of our roles can be performed remotely in the UK, but at times you will be required to come to your contracted office (usually between 2–4 days per month, depending on the needs of your role, team, or service). For many roles, this is likely to be the minimum required to deliver impact.
This will be discussed and agreed with your manager / team and we encourage candidates to discuss our ways of working in more detail at interview stage.
Flexible Working - We are happy to discuss flexible working options at interview.
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
Save the Children UK believes in a world that is fair, inclusive and equitable where all children have the opportunity to change their world. We apply this to our workforce, and we are committed to developing and supporting a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organisation where structural inequality is actively addressed, and all employees have a sense of belonging and feel that they can thrive.
We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, and are especially interested in hearing from people with diverse and intersecting identities such as lived experience of poverty, people of faith, people of colour, people with disabilities, with experience of migration and/or refugee status, care-experienced people, the LGBTQIA+ community and individuals with experience living in diverse families.
We are not looking for just one type of person - we want to recruit people who can add fresh perspectives, innovative ideas or challenge that disrupts the risk of group think. We know that different voices working together will enable us to do our work better, improving the lives of children around the world.
Closing Date: 25 August 2026
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Governance Manager
Permanent Opportunity
35 hours per week, how, flexible Working Patterns can be considered
Location: Craven Street, London with hybrid working
Salary: £43,813 per annum (based on 35 hour week) plus competitive benefits
The College of Optometrists is the professional body for optometry. It qualifies the profession and delivers the guidance and development to ensure optometrists provide the best possible care. We promote excellence through the College’s affixes, by building the evidence base for optometry, and raising awareness of the profession with the public, commissioners, and healthcare professionals.
We are looking for a Governance Manager to join our Chief Executive’s team. This is a high profile management role which will lead and develop the governance and stakeholder management of the College and provide the support and insights to enable the Chief Executive to lead the College with maximum impact, effectiveness and efficiency.
Reporting directly to the Chief Executive, the key purpose of the role will be to:
• Ensure the College’s governance arrangements support effective decision making, accountability and regulatory compliance.
• Provide strategic governance support to enable the Chief Executive to lead the College with maximum impact, effectiveness and efficiency.
• Ensure the effective governance and efficient operation of the College’s Council, Board and Committees, in line with its Royal Charter, charity law, regulatory requirements and good governance principles.
• Establish and maintain effective business systems and procedures within the Chief Executive’s Department including supporting the development, monitoring and reporting of the College’s business plan and strategic plan.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with those within the College’s governance structure to support delivery of its strategic objectives.
The main responsibilities for the role holder will be to:
• Ensure the College’s governance arrangements operate effectively and in accordance with its Royal Charter, regulatory requirements and recognised good governance principles.
• Develop, maintain and report on the Governance workstream key performance indicators and wider College KPI framework.
• Deveolop and maintain the College’s strategic plan reporting framework.
• Oversee the preparation and distribution of agendas and papers for Board and Council undertaken by the Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive
• Manage the governance arrangements of the Annual Gneeral Meeting and election and appointment of Council members, Officers, Trustees, Committee Chairs and the early Career Representative on Council.
• Support and develop Council in their role as regional representatives and advocates for the College.
• Lead the co-ordination of the College’s stakeholder engagement, ensuring a consistent, responsive and professional experience across the College.
• Develop and manage the ongoing delivery of an effective cross-College stakeholder management process.
• Line manage and develop the Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive.
• Manage the annual budget for the College’s governance activities.
To be considered for this vacancy, candidates will need to demonstrate:
• Excellent interpersonal skills including experience of working with senior level management
• Experience of managing election processes and governance procedures within a membership organisation
• Experience of managing organisation-wide projects.
• Experience of developing KPIs and operating procedures.
• Experience of stakeholder management.
• Good level of knowledge of relevant charity governance legislation
• Excellent time management and planning skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Experience of report writing, minute taking and processing numerical data
• Excellent MS Office; Teams, Word, Outlook, Excel and Powerpoint skills.
In addition you will be able to demonstrate the following attributes:
• Pro-activity
• Influencing & persuading
• Customer service
• Confidentiality and integrity
• Attention to detail
• Reliablility
• Planning and organising – managing multiple projects and tasks.
A copy of the full job description summarising the key activities and full list of essential requirements can be downloaded from the website.
In return, we offer a variety of benefits including a generous pension plan (10% employer contribution), life assurance and a health care cash plan. The College has a TOIL policy and provides time off for events taking place during the evening and weekends. There is also potential to progress to a range maximum of £53,038 under our performance based/market driven incremental scheme.
If you would like to apply for this role, please submit an up to date CV along with a brief covering letter that sets out the skills and experience you consider would make you suitable for this position, no later than 27 August 2026.
First Interview will take place on 04 Septemebr 2026 at our offices in Craven St.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an interview, which will include:
• A 10-minute presentation (details will be provided in advance).
• A competency-based interview
Equality and inclusion
The College is committed to providing equal opportunities in employment and to avoiding unlawful discrimination. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, valuing the differences that a diverse workforce brings to the organisation. In support of this we follow a fair recruitment process in which shortlisting and other recruitment decisions are made on the basis of skills, competencies and experience demonstrated in the application and interview process.
If you require a reasonable adjustment to be made to support your application due to a disability or other condition, please let us know.
Additional Information
• Typical working hours at the College are 9 am to 5 pm (7 hours, excluding lunch) working five days a week. We operate a flexible working window from 8 am to 6 pm where you can vary your start and end time (working a 7-hour day). This role is flexible and can be worked over a variety of working patterns.
• The post holder may on occasion be required to work late and should therefore have some flexibility with regard to working hours. There will be occasional overnight stays for some meetings and events in London and across the UK.
• We also offer hybrid working (a mixture of home and office working). Typically, College staff will work around 20%- 40% of their time at the workplace (whether this is the office at Craven St, or a face-to-face meeting, exam or event at another business-related site or organisation) per week.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
ALDER HEY CHILDREN'S CHARITY
Job title: Bid Writer
Salary: £31,125 - £39,826
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Location: Alder Hey Children's Charity (based within the hospital), Liverpool. Hybrid working available.
About us
Alder Hey Children’s Charity raises vital funds to help make Alder Hey Children’s Hospital a truly world-class, patient-friendly hospital for the 450,000 patients and families we care for every year.
The charity helps to fund a range of activities and projects that are designed to enhance and improve the lives of our amazing young patients. This includes the funding of specialist medical equipment to ensure our brilliant surgeons and clinical staff have the most up to date and cutting-edge technology available and funding hi-tech distraction equipment designed and proven to reduce pain and anxiety in our patients. We also fund a range of programmes and special projects such as our ward musicians, our on-site magician and the play specialists we have on every ward.
About this role
This is an exciting opportunity to join our growing Philanthropy Team in a brand-new role that will play a key part in securing transformational funding for Alder Hey Children's Charity.
As Bid Writer, you will lead on the development of compelling, high-quality funding applications to large-scale national grant programmes and, over time, statutory funding bodies. Collaborating across the Charity and the hospital, you will translate complex clinical, research and capital projects into persuasive, evidence-led cases for support that inspire investment in the future of children's healthcare.
This is a varied and rewarding role for someone who enjoys writing, research and building relationships with a wide range of stakeholders. You'll bring together ideas, evidence and expertise to shape ambitious projects into funder-ready proposals with the potential to make a lasting difference for children and families.
We're looking for an excellent communicator with outstanding writing skills, exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities. Whether you're an experienced bid writer or bring transferable experience developing funding proposals, this is an opportunity to make a real impact as part of an ambitious and growing fundraising team.
Key responsibilities will include:
Bid Development & Writing
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Lead the development and writing of high-quality funding applications to national grant programmes and, over time, statutory funding opportunities.
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Produce compelling, tailored funding applications that clearly demonstrate need, impact and outcomes.
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Manage a varied pipeline of funding applications, ensuring multiple deadlines are delivered to a consistently high standard.
Research & Opportunity Development
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Research and identify new funding opportunities that align with the Charity's strategic priorities.
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Develop and maintain a proactive pipeline of opportunities, working closely with colleagues across the Charity.
Collaboration & Project Development
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Work with clinicians and charity colleagues to gather information and develop strong funding propositions.
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Translate complex clinical and technical information into accessible, engaging and persuasive cases for support.
Quality & Continuous Improvement
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Ensure applications meet funder guidance and eligibility criteria
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Maintain accurate records of applications and outcomes using the charity CRM.
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Contribute to the continuous improvement of bid writing processes, templates and resources across the team.
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information.
Our Values
At Alder Hey Children’s Charity, our values guide how we work. Being courageous, working together, showing passion and embracing creativity enables us to support the hospital in delivering the very best care for young patients and their families.
Courage
We try new things, take risks and innovate. We speak up, take accountability and act with responsibility.
Together
We work as one team, sharing knowledge and learning. We partner with patients, families, supporters and colleagues.
Passion
We are passionate about what we do and inspire others.
Magic
We are creative, fun and child-led, creating special moments and going the extra mile.
Additional Information
In April 2025, the charity adopted a four-day working week policy. Staff previously working 37.5 hours now work 30 hours across four days, maintaining full pay while supporting a better work-life balance.
This job description outlines the general nature of the role and is not exhaustive. It may be subject to change in line with organisational needs.
Alder Hey Children’s Charity will make reasonable adjustments where required and is committed to equal opportunities and safeguarding children and vulnerable adults.
The post holder will be required to complete an enhanced DBS disclosure check.
How to apply
You can apply by clicking the link below. Applications must include your CV and a covering letter (no more than one side of A4) which answers the following questions:
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How do you meet the person specification? If you don’t exactly meet all of the role requirements but have transferable skills please do consider applying and provide details as part of your answer.
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Why do you want to work for Alder Hey?
Additional information is included within the Job Description and Person Specification.
Closing date: Tuesday 1st September 2026, 12pm
Initial screening interviews will be held via Teams on 8th September 2026
Second stage interviews will be held in person at Alder Hey on Monday 14th September 2026
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
SUPPORTER DATA & ENGAGEMENT MANAGER
Are you a data-savvy relationship builder with a heart for Christian mission? Do you love the combination of clean CRM data and genuine human connection - and believe the two make each other better?
International Mission to Jewish People (IMJP) is a nearly 200-year-old mission agency with a clear and enduring calling: to share the Good News of Jesus the Messiah with Jewish people all over the world. As we enter an exciting new season of growth, we are looking for a Supporter Data & Engagement Manager to sit at the heart of our fundraising function.
- Full-time (35 hours per week) – open to exploring part-time
- Location: Hybrid / Eynsham office with flexibility to work from home
The Role
This is a dual-focus position, roughly equal parts data and relationship. You will be the organisation's primary expert on Charity CRM - maintaining data quality, building reports and dashboards, and ensuring the whole team has the insight it needs to make good decisions.
At the same time, you will play a hands-on role in supporter stewardship: developing personalised donor journeys, managing engagement events, and making sure every supporter feels valued and connected to the work their giving makes possible.
You will bring:
- Substantial experience working with a CRM system (Charity CRM preferred), including data management, querying, and segmentation
- Proven ability to build reports and dashboards and translate data insight clearly for non-technical audiences
- Demonstrable experience in supporter engagement, stewardship, or donor relationship management
- Strong understanding of data quality principles, UK GDPR, and data protection best practice
- Experience planning and delivering supporter or stakeholder events
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills – warm, proactive, and genuinely relational
Experience of CRM migration projects, Power BI, Gift Aid administration, or working within a charity or membership organisation would be a real advantage.
If you would like an informal conversation, please contact Adam Stacey at Charisma Charity Recruitment. Applications should be submitted via the Charisma website and include a CV and supporting statement. Please see the candidate pack for full details.
All applicants must be wholeheartedly committed to the aims, ethos, and values of IMJP. This post is subject to an Occupational Requirement that the post holder is a practising Christian, under Part 1 of Schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010.
Closing date: 13 September
Please note that applications are being reviewed on receipt and interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis. When a suitable candidate is found the role will close, so please apply without delay to avoid disappointment
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The Charity Governance Secretariat Manager is a full-time hybrid role based in Letchworth, with the flexibility to work from home for part of the week. The role involves managing governance processes for charity clients, including coordinating board and committee meetings, preparing agendas and papers, maintaining accurate records and minutes, and tracking actions to completion. The manager will ensure compliance with charity regulations and best practice, oversee key governance documents and policies, and support trustees and senior leaders with timely information and guidance. Day-to-day responsibilities include liaising with stakeholders, organizing meeting logistics for both digital and physical events, maintaining governance calendars, and supporting the continuous improvement of governance procedures. The role also requires close collaboration with internal teams to align governance activities with overall event delivery and client expectations.
Qualifications
- Experience in charity governance or company secretariat functions, including organizing board and committee meetings, preparing papers, and recording minutes.
- Strong administrative and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines, maintain accurate records, and coordinate complex schedules.
- Knowledge of charity law, governance frameworks, and regulatory requirements (e.g., Charity Commission guidance), or a willingness to develop this expertise.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with attention to detail and the ability to produce clear, concise, and accurate documentation.
- Proficiency with digital tools and platforms used for meetings and events (e.g., videoconferencing tools, document management systems, office productivity software).
- Ability to build effective relationships with trustees, senior leaders, and external stakeholders, demonstrating discretion and professionalism.
- Experience in or exposure to healthcare, medical meetings, or non-profit sectors is beneficial.
- Relevant professional qualification or degree in a related field (e.g., governance, law, business, public administration) is desirable but not essential.
Our mission is to empower healthcare organisations to achieve their goals by delivering exceptional event management and secretariat services.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
How to apply
To apply, please send your CV (no more than four pages, including two references who can be contacted if successful) and either:
· A covering letter of no more than two sides of A4 (Arial, size 12)
· Or a video of no more than four minutes.
Please explain why you want this role and how your experience meets the person specification.
Shortlisting: 07 September. Interviews week beginning 14 September.
NEYDL is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and particularly encourage applications from people with lived experience relevant to the communities we serve.
The Role
This is a new post and a significant one. As Business Development Manager, you will be the first dedicated commercial function in NEYDL, the only person in the organisation with responsibility for sales and income generation from commissioned services and traded products. You will report directly to the CEO and sit on the senior management team.
Your core mission is to grow NEYDL's earned income across two distinct strands: securing commissioned services and contracts with local authorities and other organisations in the North East; and developing a national market for NEYDL's training products and DigiDAD platform, enabling professionals and organisations across the UK to improve the support available to young dads in their communities.
There is no pipeline to inherit. You will need to identify the right routes to market, build relationships from scratch with commissioners and buyers, and develop the BD function as you go. The CEO will provide strategic direction and support, but you will need to be confident operating with autonomy, exercising commercial judgement independently, and getting on with it.
What you will do
Identify and pursue opportunities for commissioned services and contracts in the North East with local authorities, NHS commissioners, family hubs, children’s services and other public and voluntary sector organisations
Develop a national market for NEYDL's training products and, in time, licensing offer, working across both statutory and voluntary sector audiences. This will include selling training directly to local authorities, NHS bodies and VCSE organisations; testing demand from VCSE organisations for a licensing model that enables them to deliver NEYDL's approach locally; and exploring whether local authorities would fund or commission a local VCSE partner to do so. A key part of this role in year one/two is testing assumptions about which funding and delivery models have most traction.
Promote DigiDAD as a free resource to professional audiences, growing registrations and building relationships with organisations that can champion it with young dads
Develop and manage a BD pipeline, setting targets and reporting progress to the CEO and board
Represent NEYDL at sector events, networks and conferences nationally to build profile and relationships
Develop proposals, tenders and partnership bids, working closely with the CEO and programme team
Work closely with the DigiDAD Engagement Officer to share leads and coordinate activity via an agreed tracker, and with the DigiDAD Programme Manager to ensure BD and digital growth strategies remain aligned
Contribute to marketing and communications activity that supports commercial growth, including supporting the launch of our new national brand
Play an active role as a member of the senior management team, contributing to strategy, planning and organisational leadership.
What we are looking for
We need someone with commercial experience in winning commissioned services, contracts or selling products and services to public and voluntary sector organisations. You will be relationship-focused, self-directed, and comfortable building a function without established infrastructure or a team behind you.
You will need to understand the professional landscape in which NEYDL operates: family support, early help, children’s services, family hubs. You don’t need to be an expert in young dads, but you will need to speak credibly to the people who commission and deliver family support, and to understand what drives their decisions.
What we offer
NEYDL is a close, inclusive and supportive team that actively invests in the development of its staff. We are a non-judgmental organisation built on mutual trust, respect and honesty. We listen to young dads and respond to what they actually need, working with them voluntarily to find long-term solutions rather than short-term fixes. If you join us, you will be part of a team that genuinely believes in what it does, and that belief comes through in everything we produce and every relationship we build.
In addition, we offer:
7.2 weeks’ annual leave per year, inclusive of statutory and public holidays
5% employer pension contribution
A flexible hybrid working arrangement
Funded professional development and training
Mileage paid at 55p per mile for business travel
The opportunity to shape a new function in a growing, mission-driven organisation at a pivotal moment in its development
A supportive and values-led senior team
Job purposeTo grow NEYDL's earned income across two distinct strands: securing commissioned services and contracts with local authorities and other organisations in the North East; and developing a national market for NEYDL's training products and DigiDAD platform, enabling professionals and organisations across the UK to improve the support available to young dads in their communities.Key responsibilities
Income generation and business development
Identify and develop opportunities to secure commissioned services and contracts with local authorities, NHS bodies, family hubs, children’s services, early help teams and voluntary sector organisations
Lead on the sale of NEYDL’s training products to professional audiences nationally, managing the full sales cycle from prospecting to close
Where relevant to other business development activity, make professionals aware of DigiDAD as a free resource and refer interested contacts to the DigiDAD Engagement Officer for onboarding and follow-up
Develop and maintain a BD pipeline, setting annual targets in conjunction with the CEO and reporting progress to the board
Identify new markets, audiences and partnership opportunities and make evidence-based recommendations to the CEO on where to focus BD effort.
Proposals, tenders and bids
Lead on the development of proposals, tenders and commissioned service bids, working closely with the CEO and programme team to develop compelling cases
Maintain awareness of relevant commissioning frameworks, procurement processes and funding opportunities that align with NEYDL’s offer
Ensure all proposals and tenders accurately reflect NEYDL’s costs and margins and are consistent with the organisation’s financial requirements
Relationships and profile
Build and manage relationships with commissioners, buyers, strategic partners and sector networks nationally
Represent NEYDL at sector events, conferences and networks, raising our profile with the professional audiences we want to reach
Work collaboratively with the DigiDAD Programme Manager to align BD activity with the growth of the DigiDAD platform
Support the launch and positioning of NEYDL’s new national brand, contributing to marketing and communications activity that supports commercial growth
Organisational leadership and management
Contribute to organisational strategy and annual planning as a member of the senior management team
Report on BD performance and progress against targets to the CEO and board
Work closely with the DigiDAD Engagement Officer (managed by the DigiDAD Programme Manager) to ensure a joined-up approach to professional audience engagement
Comply with all NEYDL policies and procedures including safeguarding, data protection and equality, diversity and inclusion
Key relationships
Chief Executive Officer: line manager and strategic lead
DigiDAD Programme Manager: close working relationship on professional audience growth and platform promotion
DigiDAD Engagement Officer: referral coordination on professional engagement and DigiDAD growth
Programme Managers and frontline team: to inform BD activity and support proposal development
External: commissioners, local authority leads, NHS contacts, training buyers, sector networks
Targets
Year 1 milestones
The following milestones have been agreed with our primary Year 1 funder and represent the BDM's near-term priorities:
By six months:
Approaches made to at least 25 contacts, including commissioners in all Family Hub areas in the North East and warm VCSE collaborators
By twelve months:
Marketing and outreach completed with at least 100 contacts (warm and cold)
Training delivered at least 10 times
Indicative conversion targets achieved: approximately 3% of cold contacts and 25% of warm contacts progressing to a training booking (these are assumptions to be tested and refined through year one)
Evaluation and review of year one learning completed; year two targets developed
Longer-term targets (to April 2029)
The following targets relate to the areas of work this role will contribute to, alongside the DigiDAD Programme Manager and wider team:
Professionals trained through NEYDL's training products: 50 by April 2027; 350 annually by April 2029
New professional DigiDAD registrations: 750 by April 2027; 1,400 annually by April 2029
New young dad DigiDAD registrations: 510 by April 2027; 1,000 annually by April 2029
The Business Development Manager will play a central role in building the relationships and income pipeline that drives the training targets. DigiDAD registration growth is led by the DigiDAD Engagement Officer and wider team, with the Business Development Manager contributing through referrals identified in the course of other work.
Alongside these targets, NEYDL currently holds commissioned service contracts with several local authorities: Durham, Middlesbrough, Sunderland, Gateshead. A key priority for the Business Development Manager will be to maintain and strengthen these relationships, ensuring contracts are renewed and the value of our work to each commissioner is clearly evidenced. Beyond existing contracts, we are keen to secure commissioned funding in areas of the North East where we currently have limited or no presence.
Cambridge Muslim College is an independent institution of higher education and a registered charity, rooted in the Islamic tradition and advancing knowledge, scholarship and public understanding.
Through its teaching, research and public programmes, the College is committed to developing a new generation of Muslim leaders who are deeply grounded in their tradition and able to engage confidently with contemporary Britain.
Through a focused portfolio of programmes spanning Islamic Studies, contextual leadership and Classical Arabic, alongside research across theology, philosophy, ethics, education and social institutions, Cambridge Muslim College brings traditional scholarship into dialogue with the modern world. Operating on a deliberately small, high-quality scale, the College has around 100 students, many of whom are supported through scholarships funded by a committed donor community. With income primarily philanthropic, fundraising is central to the College’s ability to invest in its teaching, research and public programmes.
Cambridge Muslim College is now focused on strengthening its long-term fundraising strategy and sustainability. The College has an established and diverse fundraising programme encompassing major donors, regular giving, campaigns and corporate partnerships, with significant opportunities to deepen existing donor relationships and develop new sources of support. This includes growing major giving beyond the annual Ramadan period, further developing the College’s Friends and Patrons programme, and building new corporate and international partnerships.
The Development Manager (Fundraising & Engagement) will play a pivotal role in this next phase, combining hands-on income generation with strategic leadership of fundraising and engagement. Working closely with the Registrar, senior leadership and Trustees, you will shape and deliver a more structured and sustainable approach to philanthropy while leading a small Development team encompassing fundraising operations and communications. This is a broad, relationship-led role with significant scope to strengthen systems, develop new opportunities and build long-term relationships with the donors and communities who support the College.
As Development Manager (Fundraising & Engagement), you will:
- Develop and deliver the College’s fundraising and donor engagement strategy
- Build and manage strong relationships with major donors and prospects
- Identify, cultivate and secure new funding opportunities across a diverse funding base
- Lead fundraising campaigns and develop compelling cases for support
- Develop major donor fundraising, including new business and opportunities to grow support beyond Ramadan
- Strengthen regular giving and donor engagement through the College’s Friends and Patrons programme
- Develop corporate partnerships and explore opportunities to grow international giving
- Strengthen fundraising systems, pipeline management, stewardship and reporting
- Oversee communications and digital engagement, ensuring activity supports fundraising and engagement objectives
- Line manage and support the Development Coordinator and Communications Coordinator
Essential skills and experience:
- Multi-income stream fundraising experience, which must include major donors plus either corporate fundraising or regular giving/membership schemes
- A track record of securing significant five-figure or six-figure gifts from high-net-worth individuals
- Strong relationship-building and networking skills, with credibility engaging donors, partners and senior stakeholders
- Experience developing compelling cases for support and effective stewardship strategies
- Demonstrable experience of engaging with Muslim communities and an understanding of faith-based giving practices, including Zakat and Sadaqah
- The ability to build trusted relationships with donors and stakeholders within Muslim communities
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Experience overseeing public-facing communications and digital channels
- The ability to provide effective leadership and direction to a small team
- Willingness and ability to undertake occasional international travel
Desirable:
- Corporate or alumni fundraising experience
- Experience of fundraising campaigns and appeals
Employee benefits include:
- 5% employer pension contribution
- 28 days’ annual leave, in addition to bank holidays, plus 2 additional days for each Eid
- Free home-cooked lunches during term time
Cambridge Muslim College is partnering with Laura Macnamara at QuarterFive for this appointment. Laura will be leading on all screening calls and will provide full support with formal application and interview preparation for suitable candidates.
**A cover letter is not required at this stage.** Instead, please provide brief answers to the five screening questions. Your responses can be in note or bullet-point form if you prefer.
Please note that due to the volume of applications we receive, we are unfortunately unable to respond to every applicant individually. If you are selected for the next stage of the recruitment process, Laura will be in touch by email to arrange an initial call.
Weston Park Cancer Charity is here to face cancer with you. Our services, advice and support are for you and the people close to you, helping everyone to live with and beyond cancer. The funds we raise also support vital, pioneering research and clinical trials led by the exceptional medical experts at Weston Park Cancer Centre. It’s our job to care in every sense for our patients and their families. Our help is free, and we’re here for you, together every step.
What you do
Main purpose of post
This is an important role in the fundraising team which is responsible for identifying, developing, and converting opportunities to generate income to achieve Weston Park Cancer Charity’s strategy. This role will support the Senior Corporate Partnerships Manager to secure income generation through corporate organisations. It carries an income target aligned to the grade of the post holder, within an overall corporate income target of over £400,000 per annum.
You will be expected to understand Weston Park Cancer Charity’s unique offer, the needs and priorities of our corporate partners and be capable of taking our propositions and clearly shaping them to create mutual value for the communities we support and our partners.
Key Responsibilities
· Responsible for an income target of which aligns with the grade of the post, contributing to an overall corporate income target of over £4000k pa.
· Delivers income growth through gifts from corporates, workplace fundraising and public facing corporate donations.
· Support the Senior Corporate Partnerships Manager in developing and implementing a comprehensive corporate partnership strategy which is data driven and demonstrates strong ROI.
· Develop and deliver concepts and ideas, from early discussion through to detailed proposals, working with colleagues across the charity.
· Contribute to maximising sponsorship of our key programmes such as Big Purple Bus and Grant-Giving for cancer research and other initiatives.
· Write detailed, accurate and compelling bids and proposals that clearly articulate how Weston Park Cancer Charity are the preferred choice to meet the partner and project objectives for Charity of the Year or long-term strategic partnerships.
· Work with our events team to promote opportunities for corporate partners to support the annual events programme e.g. tables at events , team challenge events
· Succinctly communicate the impact of our work, ensuring it inspires and clearly matches the requirements of potential corporate partners and major donors.
· Be a key interface for external corporate enquiries and act as an external ambassador, undertaking significant networking across the region and representing the charity at key meetings and events.
· Be responsible for the management of an agreed number of accounts, providing excellent relationship management.
· Ensure that the resource and capability exist to deliver partner/funder requirements and proactively identify and seek to fill any gaps.
· Ensure we collect detailed and continuous feedback so that we learn from experience and effectively evaluate both successful and unsuccessful funding proposals and initiatives.
· Develop and maintain a prospect pipeline that is realistically capable of meeting agreed income targets and reflects both the strategic priorities of Weston Park Cancer Chairty and the external funding priorities of our corporate partners
· Maximise Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) opportunities, work place fundraising and volunteering, and Gifts in Kind.
General Responsibilities:
Every employee is required to:
· Adhere to, and comply with, organisational policies, procedures and guidelines at all times.
· Take all reasonable steps to manage and promote a safe and healthy working environment which is free from discrimination.
· Comply with the organisational policy on confidentiality, and the General Data Protection Regulations
· Respect the confidentiality and privacy of donors, guests and staff at all times.
· Maintain a constant awareness of health, welfare and safety issues affecting colleagues, patients, volunteers, visitors and themselves.
·Participate in personal and organisational training and development and performance framework meetings
The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by your changing role within the organisation and the overall business objectives of the organisation.
Who you are
We are seeking a highly motivated individual who shares our values to join Weston Park Cancer Charity’s busy charity team. Our Corporate Fundraising Manager will play a vital part in our team and help us to deliver our vision: a better life for those living with, and beyond, cancer in our region. If you are interested in being part of an organisation which makes a real difference to the lives of thousands of people, we’d love to hear from you.
About you
· You have proven experience of growing income and achieving income targets from corporate partnerships, ideally in a health charity environment.
· You are passionate about people and place: you want the best outcomes for people in South Yorkshire living with and beyond cancer
· You understand that income growth comes from inspiring with impact and excellent relationship management
· You thrive working collaboratively in a team which is driven to achieve whilst being supportive and rooted in our mission
· You have strong interpersonal skills which you use to inspire people about the cause and how their support can make a difference
· Act as an ambassador for Weston Park Cancer Charity, reflecting the objectives and values, and to always work in the best interests of the charity
· Support and encourage harmonious internal and external working relationships
Our Total Rewards Package
Our Total Rewards Package is the result of staff feedback and best practice across the charity, public and private sectors. Some of our key benefits, depending on eligibility, include:
· 27 days (plus bank holidays) annual leave
· Option to purchase additional five working days per year
· Westfield Health level 4 coverage
· 12 weeks maternity leave at 100% pay and an additional 6 weeks at 50%
· Up to 2 weeks full paternity pay
· NHS benefits
· Hybrid working
· A minimum 4% employee / 6% employer contribution through our Auto Enrol private pension scheme. *Tax relief is automatically claimed for the staff member.
· Death in service cover
How to apply
Closing date:Thursday 20th August 2026
Interview date: Wednesday 26th August 2026
Application format: Please submit a cover letter and CV to the email address below providing evidence, with examples where possible, of how you meet the person specification (the Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Attributes listed on the previous page).
Weston Park Cancer Charity is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and values diversity of culture among our staff. All applications are anonymised as part of the selection process, so please do not forward any documents in PDF format.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.






