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Crohn’s and Colitis UK has an exciting opportunity for a Trusts Officer to join our team. In this role you’ll play a key part in growing our income from charitable trusts and foundations, inspiring long-term support and generating sustainable funding. If this sounds like a good fit for your skills and experience, then we’d love to hear from you!
About Us
We're the UK's leading charity for Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis. A diagnosis of Crohn’s or Colitis is life-changing. Over 500,000 people in the UK are living with a lifelong disease many people have never heard of, and for which there is no known cure.
Crohn’s & Colitis UK funds research, provides award winning information and support and raises vital awareness by increasing the public’s understanding of the conditions, and what it means to live with debilitating symptoms. But we need to do more. We need to be a louder voice in the marketplace. Our ambitious plans for 2026 and beyond, will help to make a real difference to every supporter’s journey with us. If this excites you - join us!
Role Overview
Reporting to the Trusts Manager, the postholder will be responsible for maximizing income from Charitable Trusts and Foundations, building and nurturing elationships and inspiring long-term support and sustainable income in line with the organisational strategy.
About You
This is a great role for someone with previous experience of Trust Fundraising. You’ll have first class communication skills to enable you to quickly build solid, strong relationships both face to face and over the telephone. Excellent writing skills are essential as well as good organisational skills and CRM experience. In these challenging times you’ll need to channel your creative skills to develop exciting stewardship plans.
In this role you will need:
· Previous experience of Trust Fundraising with a strong track record of success and meeting targets
· Excellent writing skills, with the ability to take complex material and translate into visually appealing proposals.
· Experience of organising or helping to organise stewardship events.
· Experience of working with CRM databases.
· Target driven with experience of budgeting and financial management
Please see our Recruitment Pack for details of our full Job Description and Person Specification.
Our Location
We are based in Hatfield, Hertfordshire, so we are easily accessible by road and rail. In this role, there is plenty of scope for working from home, although there will be times when you will need to be at face-to-face meetings. There is a requirement for you to attend a minimum of 12 in person days a year, including two Directorate meetings and the charity’s mandatory ‘All Staff Together’ days which take place four times a year at our offices in Hatfield or a location in London. In addition there will be a requirement to attend team and donor meetings in person as required.
Benefits
25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing one day per year up to 30 days
Salary Sacrifice Pension scheme
Flexible working options
Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity pay
24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
Wellbeing programme
Interest free loan for season tickets
Cycle to work scheme
Free parking and secure bike locks
Training and development financial support and/or study leave
Performance review and development scheme
If you have any queries about this role, would like to have a conversation before formally applying, or if you have a disability and wish to request a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact Nicki Secker (Trusts and Philanthropy Manager)
Please submit a CV and supporting statement outlining why you’d like to apply, how you fulfil the person specification, and what you feel you will bring to the role, so you’ll need to refer to the Recruitment Pack found on our website.
Closing date: Monday 9 February 2026 at 9:00am
Interviews will be taking place on 19 and 20 February and will be held remotely.
No applications will move forward within the recruiting process without a supporting statement.
We break taboos, drive pioneering research, bring people together & campaign to improve lives. We are leading the fight against Crohn's & Colitis
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
You’ll take pride in delivering excellent customer service while ensuring your team’s activity is prioritised and in line with organisational objectives.
Alongside the Head of Marketing & Communications, you’ll play a key role in planning and prioritisation for the wider Comms team, using your detailed stakeholder understanding, audience insight and market research to inform team plans. You’ll also work to support the group and individual hospice brands, working with your team and the Head of Marketing & Communications to develop the brand strategy and ensure appropriate application of our visual identity, as well as delivering brand awareness activity as needed.
Essential criteria
With the support of the Campaigns & Brand team, to deliver and manage key marketing and communications projects, campaigns and activity from inception to completion, across all available channels.
Provide line management for the Account Executives, Marketing Manager and Design & Brand Manager.
Lead the Account Executives in supporting stakeholders from across the three hospices with their communications needs, ranging from campaign planning and execution to supporter communications, patient information and ad hoc requests.
Take, develop and interrogate marketing and communications briefs from colleagues across the hospices, supporting the Account Executives with delivery against these briefs, planning resources and identifying pinch points.
Devise, develop and maintain briefing and delivery processes to ensure the efficient and effective running of the team.
Meet regularly with key department managers, building strong relationships and developing schedules for projects and activity.
Support the Head of Marketing & Communications with the annual and ongoing planning cycle, to ensure a clear overview of activity across the wider team.
Lead on more complex projects or campaigns as needed, including activity that supports brand awareness and fosters recognition, understanding of what we do, and support in our communities.
With the support of the Marketing Manager, build and maintain our market research and audience insight that supports the Account Executives and wider Marketing & Communications team in their delivery of appropriate strategies and messaging.
About us
Southern Hospice Group is the largest group of hospices in Sussex and one of the largest in the UK. We are committed to providing exceptional and compassionate care to adults, children and their families across Sussex. Bringing our teams and resources together as one organisation means we can focus on new and exciting visions and plans for our people and patients and provide even greater opportunities for our workforce.
St Barnabas House provides specialist palliative care to adults in the Worthing, Adur, Arun and Henfield areas through a range of services, including in-patient care and community living well services.
Chestnut Tree House is the children’s hospice for East and West Sussex and South East Hampshire, providing specialist palliative care for children and young people with life-limiting conditions.
Martlets provides essential care to people affected by terminal illness in Brighton and Hove and surrounding areas. Our expert teams provide the very best care and support, helping patients and their loved ones to live life to the full during the precious time they have together.
We warmly welcome applications from all sections of our community. We also invite applications from suitably experienced people for all industry sectors who can demonstrate the skills, ability and enthusiasm to work with a people-centric organisation like ours.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Purpose of the Role:
The purpose of the role is to develop and foster long-term, multi-faceted relationships with people giving in memory, and deliver compassionate, personalised stewardship, so all supporters feel cared about and their gift is highly valued.
Key Responsibilities:
- Use Salesforce (or similar CRM) to maintain and keep up to date all information and projects related to In Memory Giving and drawing on data insights, monitor performance, identify trends, opportunities for developments and support improvements to the care and long-term relationship with supporters.
- Use the Much Loved (or similar platform) to develop tributes and opportunities for further in memory dedications, event participation and increase financial donations.
- Establish a communication process with funeral directors and keeping these records up to date on Salesforce.
- Much Loved to promote income generation keeping them as donors, repeating donations and taking part in events and dedications
- Ensure that all communications, across all mediums, reflect the values of the Fishermen’s Mission and our Christian ethos.
- Working closely with the Digital Engagement Officer and the Digital Fundraising Officer to develop and promote In Memory Giving and storytelling via digital platforms
- Work with the wider organisation including frontline staff to raise the profile of In Memory Giving (internally and externally) and providing information using both written and printed word to assist with conversations with clients and supporters.
- Provide reports and information as and when required by line manager.
- Meet all targets and objectives as agreed with the line manager on an annual basis.
- Undertake training and networking opportunities, when and if required, to keep up to date with the wider charity sector.
- Work as part of the Business Development Team at all times, taking part in team events and projects and supporting other team members if required.
Person Specification
Essential
- Highly skilled in all forms of communication
- Experience of dealing with people either face to face, over the phone or via written communications
- Use of a CRM (or a database) to record all interactions
- Expertise in using digital platforms
- Team working at the highest level, sharing information, ideas and working on projects with colleagues
- To be able to work within the Christian Ethos of the organisation
Desirable
- Experience of working in a charity setting or in a stewardship role
- Working with Salesforce as a CRM
- Experience of dealing with people who are recently bereaved or in an emotional situation
Our commitment to our values is unwavering. Diverse and inclusive teams help us to serve our communities better. We want to grow a team that includes people with a variety of backgrounds, skills and views. Whatever makes you unique is welcome. We are on a journey and we would like you to join us.
Interview questions will be provided ahead of the interview.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Hours: Full time (30 hours over 4 days)
Location: Flexible across England, Wales and Northern Ireland
Salary: Regional £49,202 to £53,252 per annum, or London £52,500 to £56,550 per annum
(London salary applicable to candidates who live in London or are based in the London office a minimum of two days a week)
The role:
This is a great opportunity to join the UK’s biggest grassroots network dedicated to protecting people and planet at a critical time for our world.
We’re looking for an experienced high value fundraiser and team leader to join Friends of the Earth as our Head of Major Giving. The role will focus on growing income and leading our passionate and well-established high net worth team, which covers Philanthropy, Trusts and Foundations and Strategic Partnerships.
You’ll be responsible for developing the Major Giving strategy, retaining our loyal supporters and attracting new, long-term funders by refreshing the stewardship and cultivation programme to encourage deliver on our growth plans in line as we develop a new strategy to answer the challenges in the external environment and ensure that we have the funds to respond to the crises of climate, nature and inequality.
We are developing a new organisational strategy, building on our proud history of working with communities to achieve change. We have longstanding partners and loyal supporters to bring with us as we evolve to meet the challenges and deliver the urgent action needed to deliver our mission.
Key Skills and Attributes we’re looking for:
- Experience of motivating and inspiring team members to achieve high, sustainable performance.
- Collaborative and skilled at working cross organisationally and building strong internal relationships.
- A good networker and ability to work in true partnership with grassroots organisations and funding partners.
- Demonstrable experience of significant income growth and pipeline development.
- Experience of, or knowledge of campaigning organisations would be an advantage as well as organisations going through strategic change.
The team:
The Major Giving team consists of 12 people with five direct reports, leading the sub-teams of Philanthropy, Trusts and Foundations, Strategic Partnerships and our Events function. Your team sits within the Income Generation Directorate, and you’ll work closely with colleagues across that Directorate and with our Policy & Campaigns Engagement and Community & Network Directorates. You will play a key role in promoting a culture of philanthropy and partnerships across the entire organisation as together, we strive to create lasting change in the fight against climate and nature crisis.
For more information, please see the detailed candidate information pack.
Closing date: Monday 23rd February 2026 (23:59).
Please note we only accept applications via the Friends of the Earth Application System.
We offer a competitive range of benefits, good work/life balance including a 4-day working week with no loss of pay, additional leave for sustainable travel, excellent learning and development opportunities and a vibrant organisational culture.
Our staff body is currently under-representative of People of Colour, LGBTQIA+ people and people with long term conditions or impairments. We are committed to eroding these historic barriers, so as to create a movement in which people from all walks of life see themselves in, and so we particularly encourage you to apply if you belong to one of these groups or sit at multiple intersections of disadvantage. We are committed to the Disability Confident standard and will guarantee an interview to any candidates who declare a disability and who meet the essential criteria for the role.
Friends of the Earth staff who publicly represent Friends of the Earth (including all campaigners) are not allowed to also represent a political party. This is to ensure that there can be no confusion in the minds of the public about Friends of the Earth's party-political independence. Affected staff should also seek permission from the Senior Management Team if they wish to hold a non-public facing official role in a political party. If this is an issue, please do raise this with us as soon as possible.
Friends of the Earth is an international community dedicated to protecting the natural world and the wellbeing of everyone in it. We lead campaigns, provide resources and information, and drive real solutions to the environmental problems facing us all.
We are part of an international community dedicated to protecting the natural world and the wellbeing of everyone in it.


The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Join the Science Council and help shape the future of science engagement!
Events Manager
Location: Hybrid (Home and London with occasional travel)
Salary: £34,000 – £36,000 per annum, pro rata
Hours: Part-time, 21 hours per week – 3 days
Contract: Permanent
We are a charity and membership organisation representing over thirty professional bodies and learned societies, collectively reaching more than 320,000 scientists, technicians, and teachers. Our mission is to connect the science professions and champion professional recognition across the UK.
We are looking for a dynamic and strategic Events Manager to lead the development and delivery of our events programme. This is a pivotal role where you’ll design and execute high-quality, inclusive events—both online and in person—that engage our members, registrants, and stakeholders.
What you’ll do
- Plan and manage events from concept to completion, ensuring clear objectives and impactful outcomes.
- Deliver a variety of events, including workshops, webinars, conferences, and networking forums.
- Source venues, manage suppliers, and oversee budgets to ensure cost-effective delivery.
- Innovate with new ideas to enhance engagement and generate income through sponsorship and ticketing.
- Collaborate with marketing colleagues to promote events and ensure strong attendance.
- Evaluate event success using data-driven insights to continuously improve.
- Champion diversity and inclusion in all aspects of event planning.
What we’re looking for
Essential:
- Experience in event planning and management (face-to-face and online).
- Proven ability to lead all aspects of event delivery, from logistics to stakeholder engagement.
- Strong budgeting, problem-solving, and crisis management skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships at all levels.
- Technical know-how with AV systems and event management tools.
- A creative, strategic thinker who thrives in a collaborative environment.
Desirable:
- Experience in the science or charity sector, fundraising, volunteer coordination, and video editing.
This role will be based between our London office, home working and travel to deliver events across the UK.
Why join us?
- Be part of a small, friendly, and dedicated team passionate about advancing science.
- Enjoy a flexible, hybrid working model.
- Make a real impact by creating events that inspire and connect the science community.
- Benefit from professional development and an inclusive workplace culture.
Ready to make a difference?
We would love for you to help us deliver exceptional events that shape the future of science and await your application on our portal.
Closing date: 10th February at 9:00am.
Interviews to be held 19th February onsite at Science Council, Fora Space, 71 Central St, London, EC1V 8AB.
Please note that applicants must have the right to work in the UK, and documentary evidence will be requested at the interview stage.
No agencies please.
Philanthropy Lead
CAP celebrates the value of diversity and our aim is for our workforce to be as inclusive as possible as well as representing the communities we serve. With this in mind, we welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from candidates from black and ethnic minority backgrounds. We are committed to continue building an environment that embraces diversity and includes all.
Context
We are building a church-based movement against poverty, delivering the right messages at the right times to inspire action and support. Our goal is to strengthen the CAP supporter and church movement as we roll out our 2026 messaging: Poverty stops with us.
As a directorate, we call people to action. We invite members of the movement to:
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Get help
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Access the help they need when they are facing or vulnerable to financial crisis.
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Give financially
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Have abundant lives which generously share with others.
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Partner with us
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Be actively involved in the end to UK poverty as a partner, coach, volunteer or client.
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Advocate for those in poverty
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Belong to a shared vision that advocates for those most in need: a local and national movement.
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Prayerful discipleship
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Become followers of Jesus, living a life of discipleship where we pray for those in need.
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We are driven to raise the necessary funds and partnerships needed to achieve CAP's vision of transformed lives, thriving churches, and an end to UK poverty. We collaborate with other fundraising and communications teams to provide a fantastic and rewarding supporter experience.
Purpose
The Philanthropy Leads, reporting to the Head of Philanthropy, are responsible for inspiring new prospective, cultivating and stewarding high-value donors into greater involvement with Christians Against Poverty. They aim to draw supporters closer to the work we do, deepening their relationship and support of CAP. Income from CAP’s major donors is vital for the future expansion of CAP in the UK.
Each Philanthropy Lead may be allocated one or more area of Philanthropy engagement in order to specialise in, but will be expected to support in any area as required. Such areas include:
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Principle gifts
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Philanthropy prospecting and development
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Trusts and Foundations
Along with seeking direct support for the organisation Christians Against Poverty, there is also an expectation for the postholders to support the raising of funds for the wider movement, particularly for local Church frontline partners.
They themselves will be an experienced and confident relationship builder, communicator and fundraiser, cultivating relationships with high-value donors and partners to achieve ambitious targets.
Passion
Our supporters are more than donors, they are a crucial part of the work we do. We are passionate about ensuring our supporters feel connected, engaged, inspired and committed to tackling poverty in the UK through CAP. We want to give our supporters the best experience of Christians Against Poverty.
Role
Accountabilities:
Strategic Implementation & Fundraising
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Implementation of a strategic plan to significantly increase major donor income.
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Implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy for major donor income, aligned with CAP's overall strategic priorities.
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Execution of market research and competitor analysis to identify new funding opportunities and best practice in Philanthropic fundraising.
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Build strong relationships with key internal stakeholders, in order to identify points of engagement and draft appropriate funding bids.
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Represent CAP at high-level events and conferences to build relationships with potential donors and partners.
Major Donor Development
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Manage a designated caseload of high-net-worth individuals or trusts, cultivating deep and meaningful relationships.
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Conduct face-to-face meetings, personalised communications, and bespoke stewardship plans to cultivate and steward major donors.
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Develop compelling restricted funding projects to attract major donor investment.
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Implement a donor recognition program to acknowledge and celebrate major donor support.
Philanthropy Team Membership
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A member of the Philanthropy Team of our Mission and Movement Directorate.
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Providing peer support and development with other members of the Philanthropy Team, fostering a high-performing and collaborative environment.
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Work with the Head of Philanthropy to set ambitious targets and KPIs for the postholder, ensuring they are aligned with overall fundraising goals.
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Ensure the timely submission of funding applications and effective stewardship of grant and donor relationships.
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Implement robust systems and processes for donor relationship management, data analysis, and performance tracking.
Impact & Reporting
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Ensure that the CRM is updated with engagements, proposal submissions and engagement plans in a timely fashion.
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Develop compelling narratives and impact reports that effectively communicate the impact of major donor support.
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Track and analyse key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of fundraising efforts and identify areas for improvement.
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Provide regular updates on fundraising progress to the Head of Philanthropy.
Innovation & Best Practices
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Stay abreast of current trends and best practices in major donor fundraising.
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Implement innovative fundraising strategies, such as engaging new philanthropists, digital engagement, corporate engagement and high-impact events.
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Evaluate philanthropy activities with the rest of the team and the Fundraising Insight & Innovation team to develop a deeper understanding of supporters and identify new prospects, making data-informed decisions.
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Champion a culture of continuous learning and improvement within the Philanthropy Team.
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Create opportunities for supporters to engage at a senior level and deepen their relationship with CAP, working with the CEO and other senior staff.
Communications & Campaign Management:
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Plan philanthropy initiatives that in order to produce excellent bids, proposals, events, and reports, delivered on time and within budget.
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Coordinate with the Brand and Digital Engagement teams to align messaging and campaigns.
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Ensure philanthropy plans align with brand guidelines and fundraising regulations.
Measurable Outputs:
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Implementation of an annual philanthropy plan that contributes to the wider long-term fundraising strategy.
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Deliver assigned agreed annual income targets for philanthropy which may include:
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Major Donor income
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Trusts & foundations income
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Corporate income
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Deliver key philanthropy targets including:
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Number of major donor prospects engaged and converted to a managed relationship
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% of major donor caseload met
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Number of trusts applied to
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Average gift size from major donors
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Culture:
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Clearly live out and embrace the cultural values of CAP.
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Clearly demonstrate a heart and passion for the charity.
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Sincere acceptance, understanding and practice of the Christian ethos and purpose of the charity.
Other responsibilities include:
Being willing to pray with staff and fully engaged with our Christ-centred culture.
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Encouraging friends, family and other contacts to support the charity through the Life Changer program, and other fundraising initiatives.
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Attendance at CAP staff conferences.
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Completing all compulsory CAP training within given timescales.
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This role falls within the scope of the FCA’s conduct rules, and you will be provided with training as to how these apply to the role. It is your responsibility to ensure that you follow these conduct rules.
The above job profile is a guide to the work you may be required to undertake but does not form part of your contract of employment. It may change from time to time to reflect changing circumstances.
Person
Education:
Essential:
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HND level or equivalent experience of critical thinking
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A relevant qualification in fundraising/marketing or equivalent in a relevant discipline (communications, sales).
Experience:
Essential:
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Proven track record of success in securing significant major gifts (5-6 figures) from high-net-worth individuals.
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Minimum 3 years of experience in high-value fundraising.
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Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with high-net-worth individuals.
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Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
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Strong strategic planning, analytical, and problem-solving skills
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Strong understanding of fundraising best practices and regulatory requirements.
Desirable:
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Experience of managing budgets for projects and campaigns.
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Knowledge of fundraising databases and CRM systems and Salesforce in particular.
Skills/ Abilities:
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A proven fundraiser who can inspire, influence and deliver results
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Strong negotiation and influencing skills, particularly in securing philanthropic support and building partnerships
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Excellent interpersonal skills to build strong and collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders
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Excellent and passionate written and verbal communication skills
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Highly organised and able to manage competing priorities
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Strong financial literacy, including experience managing budgets, tracking performance and forecasting income
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Able to analyse complex situations, identify challenges, and make sound, data-driven decisions
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A high level of emotional intelligence
Christian Commitment:
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The candidate must be able to give both verbal assent to and practical demonstration of Christians Against Poverty’s Statement of Faith and Core Values.
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Must be able to actively participate in prayer and worship, whether individual, small group or corporately, as an expression of their own personal faith and in line with CAP’s Statement of Faith.
All adults working in or on behalf of CAP have a responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and adults. This includes:
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A responsibility to ensure a safe environment in which CAP services can be delivered.
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Identifying children and adults where there may be safeguarding concerns.
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Following the CAP Safeguarding policy in addressing any concerns appropriately.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Manager, Home-Start Guildford
Salary: £42,000 – £47,000 FTE pro rata, dependent on experience
Hours: 4 to 5 days per week
Contact: Permanent
Location: Astolat, Coniers Way, Guildford, Surrey. Some home-based working is possible, however you will need to be in the office with staff and attending external meetings regularly throughout the week
Home-Start Guildford is a local, independent charity supporting families with at least one child under the age of five. Through our team of trained volunteers and staff, we offer emotional and practical support to help parents build confidence, strengthen family relationships, and give their young children the best possible start in life.
We are now seeking an experienced, inspiring and values-led Manager to lead the organisation through its next phase of development.
About the role
As Manager, you will provide overall leadership and direction for Home-Start Guildford, ensuring our services remain high-quality, safe and impactful for local families. You will work closely with our Board of Trustees, lead and support a dedicated staff team, and oversee the recruitment and development of volunteers.
You will also play a key role in our funding strategy, strengthening partnerships, building community relationships, and representing the charity locally.
This is a pivotal position for someone who is passionate about early childhood, understands the challenges faced by families, and thrives in a varied and rewarding leadership role.
We’re looking for someone with:
- Proven experience in a management or leadership role, ideally in the voluntary or community sector
- Strong people management skills, including supporting staff and volunteers
- Experience of fundraising, grant applications or income generation
- A solid understanding of safeguarding and working with vulnerable families
- Excellent communication and relationship building abilities
- Strong organisational and financial oversight skills
- A commitment to the values and ethos of Home-Start
- A clean driver’s licence and access to a car
(Desirable: knowledge of the local Guildford voluntary sector, experience working with families with young children, or experience reporting to a Board.)
What we offer:
Home-Start Guildford is a supportive, family friendly employer. We offer:
- Flexible working (within service need)
- Generous annual leave
- Pension contribution
- Free parking
- Ongoing training and professional development
- The opportunity to lead a well-respected local charity making a meaningful difference to families’ lives
Schedule and Interview Process
Closing date: Midday, Friday 13 February 2026
Shortlisting: Candidates notified by end of day, Tuesday 17 February 2026
Interviews (in person at the Home-Start Guildford offices):
- Part One – Staff Engagement Exercise: Tuesday 24 February 2026 (presentation)
- Part Two – Formal Interview: Friday 27 February 2026 (panel interview & presentation)
Interested?
If you would like to apply and find out more about this position, please click the apply button to be directed to our website.
Home-Start Guildford is committed to safeguarding and to equality, diversity and inclusion.
This post requires an Enhanced DBS check with Child Workforce barred list information. Employment is subject to satisfactory references and DBS. We will only discuss or request criminal record details once a conditional offer has been made, in line with Home-Start’s Safer Recruitment Policy.
No agencies please.
Founded in 1927, the University of Hull has a long and proud history. Through our teaching, research and civic engagement, we are helping to shape and deliver the future prosperity of our region and far beyond.
Leading the Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement team, the Director will drive the design and implementation of the University’s inaugural comprehensive fundraising campaign, launching it at the culmination of our centenary celebrations in summer 2028. Building on progress made to date, the Director will leverage the centenary to elevate the roles of philanthropy and alumni engagement in support of the University’s future ambitions.
Person specification:
- Extensive knowledge of philanthropy, preferably within higher education, including fundraising best practice
- Extensive knowledge of alumni engagement and its role in building connections and supporting wider institutional priorities
- Demonstrable track record of building relationships and working with prospects to secure gifts at the six-figure level and above
- Experience of leading philanthropic campaigns and exceeding fundraising targets
- Experience of leading and managing teams carrying out philanthropic and/or engagement activities
- Experience of strategic and data-driven operational planning and performance management
Dixon Walter is leading the candidate search on behalf of the University. For more information and details of how to apply by 15 February, please see the candidate brief.
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
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!
Harris Hill is thrilled to partner with Christian Aid, to hire their new Web Optimisation Manager, to work in either London, Cardiff, Edinburgh or Warrington. The Web Optimisation Manager is a strategic, user-focused digital optimisation specialist with strong experience in SEO, CRO and UX on large or complex websites. You are confident using data and insight to diagnose issues, test improvements and demonstrate impact — particularly in fundraising or purpose-led environments.
By combining strong SEO leadership, CRO and UX expertise, and advanced analytics, you will identify performance issues, diagnose barriers to engagement, and deliver measurable improvements — always putting users first and aligning with Christian Aid’s values.
Key responsibilities:
- Develop and implement technical SEO, AEO, and site architecture strategies to improve platform health and attract relevant traffic.
- Deliver key technical SEO projects (crawlability, indexation, schema, site performance), alongside audits, keyword and competitor research, and backlink analysis.
- Lead tag management, server-side tagging and customer data platform integration to ensure accurate tracking.
- Review and optimise user journeys, UX and CRO, identifying conversion barriers and using behavioural insights, A/B testing and technical improvements to maximise impact.
- Line manage and support a Digital Performance Advisor, fostering a high-performing, insight-led team
Essential experience and skills:
- Strong experience in technical SEO, CRO and UX, with a proven track record of improving user journeys and conversion is essential
- Experience working with charities and non-profit organisations
- Highly proficient in Google Analytics 4, SEMrush (or equivalent), Google Tag Manager, Hotjar or Contentsquare, Power BI and Looker Studio
- Experience developing and delivering CRO strategies, including A/B and multivariate testing
- Working knowledge of CMS platforms such as Drupal, with basic HTML and CSS understanding
- Confident people manager with experience leading and coaching specialists
Closing date- Rolling. Applications are now being reviewed on a rolling basis. Please apply today!
- Salary and location- £48,937 in London (Waterloo). £44,056 in Cardiff, Edinburgh, Warrington.
- Hybrid working- 2 days in the office, 3 days working from home.
- Full-time, permanent.
- Snapshot of their benefits- 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service. Career break after 2 years of service.
As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
Overview
We’re looking for a Senior Business Development Officer to join our national Business Development Team. This is an ideal next step for you if you’re an experienced bid writer looking to grow your career in business development, make social impact, and develop your leadership skills. We’d particularly like to hear from people that have experience of writing high-scoring drug and alcohol service bids.
Location: London, Brighton, Manchester or Leeds.
Salary: £43,384.62 − £47,792.23 per year. If you’re based in London, you’ll receive an additional £4,133.14 per year for Inner London Weighting.
Contract: Permanent.
Responsibilities
About the role
Change Grow Live is a health and social care charity. Across the country, we support people to make positive changes in their lives, including around drug and alcohol use, smoking, homelessness and criminal justice.
As a Senior Business Development Officer, you’ll play a lead role in the development and writing of tenders and proposals for a variety of health and social care services. This role offers a great opportunity to learn and develop while using your established skills, and you’ll be encouraged to take on more responsibility as you progress.
This role offers a great opportunity to learn and develop while using your established skills, and you’ll be encouraged to take on more responsibility as you progress, including line management opportunities.
Your day-to-day will include:
- Writing and editing complex and highly weighted bid responses, working to short timeframes
- Project managing the writing of key tenders with support from a Business Development Manager
- Supporting the development of Assistant Business Development Officers and Business Development Officers, with the potential of providing line management
- Working with staff across the organisation and our partners to develop bids that reflect best practice respond to local needs
- Producing and coordinating detailed research for upcoming opportunities, including meeting with subject matter experts, analysing data and collating evidence
- Creating presentations, diagrams and reports
- Participating in and leading reviews of our bid and proposal processes.
About you
We’re looking for candidates with proven experience of writing tenders, proposals or grant applications in health and social care.
You are:
- A highly competent communicator with a successful track record in bid writing, ideally for drug and alcohol treatment or related services
- Experienced in leading smaller bids and proposals
- Able to analyse data and interpret evidence, with good IT and research skills
- Solution-focused, creative and proactive
- Happy to give and receive constructive, challenging feedback
- Collaborative and contribute to a positive culture team
- Ready to work hard to deliver on CGL’s values and mission.
What we offer
You’ll be able to access structured training, development and mentoring as part of a supportive team. There’s a clear progression pathway within the team, from Senior Business Development Officer to Manager, Senior Manager, Deputy Director, and Director. Several of our current Business Development Managers were previously in the Senior Business Development Officer role.
We also offer:
- The option to work from home for some of the week
- Wellbeing support, including an employee assistance programme and an hour each week for wellbeing activities of your choice (find out more here).
We want our workforce to represent the diversity of the people and communities we work with. We pride ourselves on an inclusive and supportive workplace, evidenced through our Investors in People silver status.
We’re happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that you need to be successful. Please let us know in your application or at any stage of the process if you would like to discuss this.
Before you apply
In the application portal, there’s a section called ‘how you meet the criteria for the role’. This is your chance to tell us about why you’re a good fit for this job – we won’t be able to consider your application unless it’s filled in. Please explain how you meet each of the person specification criteria (listed at the end of the job description). Use clear examples of your experience (this link contains some useful guidance). As guidance, written statements should not exceed 1,000 words. You can address multiple criteria together where you think it makes sense.
Interviews will be held 16th – 23rd February 2026 via MS Teams. We’ll also ask shortlisted candidates to complete a written task online during this timeframe, at a time of your choice. We may hold a pre-qualification stage task (e.g. presentation) depending on the number of applicants.
We encourage applications from individuals who may not meet every requirement but are excited about the role. We value lived experience of substance use, homelessness, and/or multiple disadvantages.
We’re a Disability Confident Committed employer. Under our Disability Confident interview scheme, we will offer an interview to disabled candidates where they meet our selection criteria in their application. Some of our roles attract a high volume of applications and in some circumstances where it is not practicable or appropriate, we may limit the number of interviews offered to disabled and non-disabled candidates. Please confirm in the ‘how you meet the criteria for the role’ part of the application if you are applying under this scheme. We will provide reasonable adjustments as needed.
Check the job description and team explainer for more information. Contact Yasmin Gilders to discuss this role further.
What our people say
Holly, Senior Business Development Officer said:
“What are your favourite parts of the job? The amount we learn from bid to bid. No two services are the same and I’m constantly coming across amazing individuals, teams and interventions. Being part of a team that helps share and celebrate great work, and support other services to implement new and exciting initiatives is really rewarding.
How would you describe the team? Helpful, real and full of knowledge. Everyone comes from different backgrounds and is happy to share their skills, knowledge and learning. I’ve never felt like I’ve asked a silly question, and I don’t feel like I must put a on ‘work mask’ every day.
What were your highlights from last year? Becoming a Senior and working across 7 different bids or direct awards last year. It was busy but I learnt so much, made some great connections with people across the organisation and feel excited for 2026.”
Fran, who progressed from this role to Business Development Manager last year:
“How did the role help you progress? The Senior Business Development Officer role sets you up to well to progress into a Business Development Manager role, as you begin to get involved in managing writing teams, reviewing written responses, engaging with Service Managers and Directors in model development and hold line management responsibilities. I was in the Senior Business Development Officer role for just over a year and a half before successfully applying to the Manager role.
How would you describe the team? The Business Development team are incredibly supportive and will give you the opportunity to develop in areas that you’re interested in. My manager supported to me build skills and experience that pushed me out of my comfort zone but enabled me to progress into the Business Development Manager role.
What would you say to someone thinking of applying? Alongside developing your writing skills, this role is a great place to shape your leadership and management skills. If you don’t have line management experience, don’t let this put you off.”
Salary Range (pro rata if part time)
CGL points 39 to 43 (£43,384.61 - £47,792.23)
Interview Date
16/2/2026
Closing Date
8/2/2026
Our mission is to help people change the direction of their lives, grow as individuals, and live life to its full potential.
Are you passionate about building meaningful relationships and creating lasting impact through philanthropy? The University of Strathclyde is seeking a dynamic and experienced Donor Experience and Legacies Officer to lead stewardship and engagement for our major donors, scholarship supporters, and legacy pledgers.
This is a unique opportunity to shape donor journeys across multiple giving areas - from transformative scholarships and legacy gifts to major donations supporting research and teaching. You’ll work closely with inspiring students, academics, and colleagues across the University to deliver compelling donor communications, events, and impact reports that celebrate generosity and deepen engagement.
Brief Outline of Job:
To lead and deliver donor stewardship and engagement strategies for major gifts (donor gifts of £100k+), scholarships (UG and PG), and legacy giving. This includes creating compelling donor communications, managing cultivation events, and developing stewardship plans that support repeat giving and long-term relationships.
Major Gifts: Support the cultivation and stewardship of donors giving £100k–£1M+, including designing and delivering bespoke impact reports for major donors, organizing donor meetings, campus visits and events in collaboration with the Major Gifts team.
Scholarships: Support the development of and delivery of our scholarship fundraising strategy, including producing promotional materials and annual donor reports. Liaise with colleagues across the University to ensure effective scholarship delivery and reporting.
Legacy Giving: Lead the development of a new legacy stewardship strategy, including the introduction of a new giving circle for legacy pledgers, conducting face-to-face meetings with potential legacy donors and creating promotional content and opportunities.
Alumni Fund: Contributing to Giving Day and Alumni Fund Board activities. Support mass donor communications and stewardship initiatives.
Team Leadership: Line management of the Development Assistant and deputising for the Individual Giving Manager when required.
If you’re a creative communicator, strategic thinker, and relationship builder with a flair for storytelling and donor cultivation, we’d love to hear from you.
Department: Service Delivery
Salary: £42,500 plus £2,500 car allowance
Hours: 35
Contract Type: Permanent
RABI is the farmers charity.
RABI supports farming people across England, Wales and NI with expert, one-to-one practical, financial and emotional help, all year round. From confidential advice and mental health support to direct financial assistance, their tailored services respond to the unique challenges of farming life.
At the heart of RABI’s mission is a commitment to strengthening resilience; helping farming people feel valued, supported and better equipped to navigate uncertainty and change. RABI is working to close the farming wellbeing gap and build a future where farming people can thrive.
Over the past 25 years alone, RABI has delivered almost £250 Million in direct financial support to the farming community, whilst the charity’s professional counselling service has provided 11,500 free sessions to farming people since 2022. RABI’s wrap-around support services continue to evolve, reaching more people year on year.
RABI is on a journey to help shape a future farmers deserve.
Key Purpose
The Safeguarding Manager is a pivotal leadership position at RABI, responsible for spearheading the organisation’s dedication to safeguarding and ensuring the safety and wellbeing of everyone connected to our work. You will lead the operational development, implementation, and oversight of RABI’s safeguarding policies and procedures, while line-managing and mentoring the Safeguarding Officer.
This role also serves as the Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL), assuming all DDSL responsibilities when the Senior Service Delivery Manager (DSL) is unavailable.
You will play a key role in embedding a trauma-informed, person-centred safeguarding culture across the organisation, ensuring that staff, volunteers, and partners understand how trauma affects behaviour, engagement, and recovery, and that this understanding underpins every safeguarding response.
Key Responsibilities:
Leadership & Team Management
- Provide clear, supportive, and developmental line management to the Safeguarding Officer, overseeing daily tasks, case management, and professional growth.
- Act as the primary escalation point for complex or high-risk safeguarding concerns, applying a trauma-informed approach that prioritises safety, empowerment, and dignity.
- Oversee referrals to RABI’s counselling and wellbeing services, ensuring a compassionate and responsive approach in line with internal and external SLAs.
- Foster a reflective team culture that values emotional safety, supervision, and professional resilience.
Policy, Compliance & Training
- Lead the development and continuous enhancement of RABI’s safeguarding policies, procedures, and guidance to ensure alignment with current legislation, trauma-informed best practice, and regulatory expectations.
- Ensure consistent compliance across all departments, embedding safeguarding and trauma awareness as core organisational values.
- Design and oversee delivery of a comprehensive annual safeguarding training programme that includes trauma-informed principles, empowering the Safeguarding Officer to deliver foundational sessions and personally conducting advanced training.
- Maintain expert knowledge of safeguarding practice changes, trauma theory, and statutory guidance, ensuring RABI’s approach remains sector leading.
Reporting & Continuous Improvement
- Translate complex safeguarding data and trends into actionable insights, providing trauma-aware analysis and recommendations to the DSL and senior leadership team.
- Monitor and evaluate safeguarding processes, identifying lessons learned and opportunities to strengthen trauma-informed practice.
- Promote safeguarding and trauma-informed best practices through reflective learning and cross-team collaboration.
External Engagement & Collaboration
- Build and maintain strategic relationships with safeguarding bodies, regulatory authorities, and sector partners.
- Represent RABI at external safeguarding forums, networks, and working groups.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues in Volunteering, Fundraising, Partnerships, and Service Delivery to embed safeguarding into all projects and services.
- Ensure staff and volunteers fully understand escalation routes and safeguarding expectations.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential Qualifications and Experience:
- Significant experience as a Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) or Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL) in a complex organisation.
- Proven experience in leading, managing, and developing a team within a safeguarding or related operational context.
- Up-to-date specialist safeguarding training for adults and children.
- Comprehensive knowledge of UK safeguarding legislation, statutory guidance, and trauma-informed approaches to practice.
- Strong risk assessment skills, with ability to manage complex cases and make sound judgments.
- Excellent communication, report-writing, and record-keeping skills.
- Experience providing safeguarding support and guidance to staff and volunteers working with at-risk adults, children, and families.
- Proficiency with safeguarding data recording systems.
- Highly organised, with ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
- Demonstrated leadership qualities, capable of influencing and engaging diverse stakeholders.
Desirable:
- Relevant degree or equivalent demonstrable experience in safeguarding, social work, or a related field.
- Qualification or CPD in trauma-informed practice.
- A background or knowledge of the farming community.
Personal Attributes:
- Empathetic, emotional intelligent. approachable, and able to build trust quickly.
- High levels of integrity, discretion, and professional judgement.
- Resilient, flexible, and solution focused.
- Committed to inclusivity, equality, and ethical practice.
- Proactive and self-motivated, with a drive for continuous improvement.
Additional Requirements
Full driving licence with willingness to travel nationally when required.
Commitment to ongoing safeguarding and professional development training.
This role profile is not exhaustive and is subject to review in conjunction with the post holder according to future developments at RABI.
Early applications are encouraged for this position as shortlisting and interviews will take place on a rolling basis. We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a suitable application prior to the deadline
BENEFITS
- 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays (based on full time working).
- Enrolment to Nest on commencement of employment and then opportunity to join RABI’s group pension scheme with Standard Life where RABI make contributions equivalent to 10% of your basic salary, provided you make a personal contribution of 5%.
- Life assurance from day one.
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme.
- On site parking.
RABI is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and aims to ensure that all employment practices promote equality, diversity and inclusion. We are committed to creating an environment where everyone is treated fairly and with respect, and no employee or applicant receives less favourable treatment because of their sex, sexual orientation, age, race, religion, belief, ethnic origin, disability, marital status, or any other characteristic that cannot be justified. Recruitment and development decisions are made solely on the basis of skills, experience, qualifications and abilities.
REF-226 023
About us:
We are an international humanitarian organisation that strives for a world free from poverty, fear and oppression. We deliver lifesaving and life-changing interventions to the world's poorest and most vulnerable people. From rapid emergency response to innovative development programming, we go to the hardest to reach places to make sure that no-one is left behind. With almost 4,500 staff of more than 50 nationalities, Concern operates in 25 of the world’s poorest countries, helping people to achieve major and long-lasting improvements in their lives.
Benefits
• 25 days’ annual leave, pro-rated for part-time employees.
• Office closure between Christmas Day and New Year’s Day
• Flexible hours and hybrid working
• Annual leave purchase scheme
• Enhanced parental leave pay
• Stakeholder pension
• Season ticket loan
• Cycle scheme
• Life assurance
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
About the role:
Legacies and in-memory giving play a vital role in ensuring lasting change for communities around the world. The Senior Legacy and In-Memory Marketing Executive will help deepen our supporters’ connection to our mission — inspiring them to create a legacy of hope and opportunity for future generations.
Reporting to the Supporter Development and Legacies Manager, you will lead the development and delivery of the legacy strategy, delivering thoughtful, inspiring campaigns that celebrate the impact of legacy and in-memory giving. You’ll combine creative storytelling with data-driven insight to nurture meaningful supporter journeys, ensuring everyone who chooses to remember us — in their will or in tribute to a loved one feels valued, respected, and part of something truly transformative.
About You:
ESSENTIAL
• Proven skills and aptitudes to complete complicated procedures
• Demonstrable analytical skills and highly numerate with experience of keeping and monitoring financial & budgeting reports.
• Proven experience and knowledge of legacy giving, including channels for direct marketing to drive legacy giving.
• Experience of using a fundraising database for effective analysis of direct marketing campaigns and trend giving patterns
• Strong understanding of donor stewardship and the motivations behind legacy and in-memory giving.
• Experience of working with external suppliers to deliver successful direct marketing campaigns
• Strong organisational planning and project management skills
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
• Attention to detail and excellent written skills including experience of writing and commenting on fundraising copy
• Excellent understanding of delivering excellent customer service/donor care
• Understanding data protection, GDPR, and ethical fundraising standards.
DESIRABLE
• Experience of working with external suppliers to deliver successful direct marketing campaigns
• Strong organisational planning and project management skills
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
• Attention to detail and excellent written skills including experience of writing and commenting on fundraising copy
• Excellent understanding of delivering excellent customer service/donor care
• Understanding data protection, GDPR, and ethical fundraising standards.
• To view the full job description, please click on the link below to download the document.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply for this post, please upload your CV and cover letter explaining how you meet the essential and desirable criteria for the position by 1st February 2026. Interviews scheduled to take place 10th and 11th February 2026.
Your cover letter will be scored against each of the listed requirements listed in the job description. To give yourself the best chance of being shortlisted, please copy each criterion into your cover letter and explain under each one how your experience, skills, or achievements demonstrate your suitability. Use clear and specific examples to support your statements.
Concern will shortlist only those candidates who clearly demonstrate that they meet all essential criteria. If a high number of applicants meet the minimum requirements, we will assess and score candidates against the desirable criteria to determine who will be invited to interview. It is therefore important that your application provides detailed evidence of how you meet the role requirements.
All candidates who are short-listed for an interview will be notified via email.
Candidates must be legally entitled to work in the UK at the time of application.
Conditions of Appointment:
Pay band: GB6
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
Location: London/Hybrid
Salary: £43,250 - £48,055, based on full time hours (35 hours per week).
New employees typically start at the beginning of their pay band.
The successful post holder will be required to complete a criminal records self-declaration form and a Basic DBS check.
Having a criminal record will not necessarily debar you from working with Concern Worldwide. This will depend on the nature of the position, together with the circumstances and background of your offences.
You may also have experience in the following: Marketing Manager, Campaign Management, Senior Marketing Executive, CIM, CPM, Marcomms. Charity, NFP, Third Sector, etc
REF-226 130
Job Title: Service Manager - Eastern European Service
Location:Hybrid with a requirement to occasionally work at Head Office (Vauxhall, London) and other multiagency settings
Salary: £21,813.66 per annum (Inclusive of London Weighting, which may not be applicable depending on your home location and any agreed permanent homeworking arrangement)
Contract type: Part Time, Permanent
Hours: 18.75 hours per week (Wednesday’s PM, Thursday’s AM&PM and Fridays AM&PM)
This is an opportunity to join Refuge as Service Manager for the Eastern European Outreach Service. This vital role offers the chance to lead a dedicated team of Independent Gender Violence Advocates (IGVAs) in delivering high-quality support to women and children affected by domestic abuse.
This role is part of a job share which will lead our Eastern European Outreach Service, covering five boroughs across East and West London. This is a dynamic and fast-paced role for someone passionate about supporting women and children affected by domestic abuse and other forms of gender-based violence. Together with your colleague (another Service Manager) you will play a key role in ensuring that reporting requirements and service outcomes are consistently met, maintaining Refuge’s high standards and fulfilling contractual and funding obligations.
As Service Manager, you will oversee the delivery and development of high-quality outreach services tailored to the needs of Eastern European communities. This includes recognising and addressing the specific barriers these communities face in accessing support. You will provide line management to outreach staff, including supervision on complex and high-risk cases, and ensure operational emergencies are managed effectively.
You will lead on multi-agency collaboration, working closely with stakeholders to ensure a coordinated and trauma-informed response for survivors. The role requires strong experience in casework management, staff supervision, and direct support to vulnerable individuals. A solid understanding of domestic abuse, gender-based violence, and its impact is essential, along with knowledge of relevant legislation including Criminal and Civil law, Housing, and Health & Safety.
For this role, it is essential for candidates to be proficient in one or more Eastern European languages. We particularly encourage applications from Romanian, Lithuanian or Polish speaking candidates.
This post is restricted to women due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.
Closing date: 09:00am on 2 Febrary 2026
Interview dates: 13 February 2026
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
For more than 30 years, War Child has been driven by a single goal: to ensure a safe future for every child affected by war. We work in some of the world’s most challenging contexts, reaching children as quickly as possible when conflict breaks out and remaining long after the cameras have gone. Through protection, education, community support and advocacy, we help children heal, learn and rebuild their lives. One child caught up in conflict is one too many, and we exist to make sure they are never forgotten.
We are now seeking an Interim Director of Finance & IT (maternity cover) to join our Leadership Group at a pivotal moment for the organisation. Reporting directly to our CEO, this role is about continuity, momentum and leadership. You will take responsibility for two critical functions and play a central role in shaping how War Child UK is funded, governed and enabled to deliver impact, both independently and as part of the wider War Child Alliance.
This is a role for someone who wants their expertise to matter. You will lead our finance and IT functions, ensuring our systems, processes and data provide the clarity and confidence needed to make bold, informed decisions. Your insight into income, cost and performance will directly influence how we invest, grow and maximise our fundraising potential.
Alongside this, you will play a key role in long-term financial planning and cross-Alliance collaboration, helping to build robust frameworks that support sustainable growth and accountability. Working with fellow directors, you will help steward the organisation as a whole, ensuring War Child UK remains resilient, ambitious and ready to meet the scale of the need we exist to address.
You will be a qualified accountant with significant strategic and operational experience. While prior international development experience is not essential, you will need to demonstrate the ability to build trusted relationships across cultures and geographies. Experience in a complex, fundraising-led organisation will be highly advantageous.
We are keen to hear from both experienced directors and senior leaders who are ready to step into their first executive role. If you are motivated by purpose, thrive in complex environments and want your leadership to create real change, we would love to hear from you.
Tall Roots is acting as an employment agency partner to War Child UK. For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Mark Crowley at Tall Roots.