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CONWAY HALL IS THE HOME OF ETHICS

As an independent home for ideas and culture, we support diverse communities to engage with ethics through learning, conversation, and creativity, exploring the defining questions that shape our daily lives.

Role

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, this key hands-on role of Fundraising Manager will meet financial targets and increase the profile of the organisation and its activity.

This will be achieved by maximising philanthropic giving at the individual level and with trusts and foundations, as well as delivering fundraising events, working with stakeholders and promoting the work and social impact of the charity.

Main duties and responsibilities

Working closely with the Chief Executive Officer – and in collaboration with the Programmes team, Trustee Development Board, and other colleagues - the Fundraising Manager will:

• Proactively seek out funding opportunities in all sectors, cultivate prospective donors and achieve donation targets.
• Prepare and submit trust and foundation funding applications to meet or exceed targets.
• Drive fundraising income generation by ensuring that Conway Hall’s online presence is up-to-date, engaging and provides ease of giving.
• Devise and deliver campaigns and communications related to Conway Hall’s membership offer, fundraising aims/events and activities.
• Maximise initiatives to increase income received from members, donors and stakeholders, such as Gift Aid.
• Implement loyalty ladder progression, including communications with members, donors, patrons and stakeholders to grow and maintain strong relationships.
• Maintain GDPR compliant donor information and ensure that all donation points of sale are managed effectively.

General

1. Comply with Conway Hall’s policies, such as health and safety, equal opportunities, etc.
2. Support the measurement and evaluation of the charitable work of the Society.
3. Actively encourage a culture of fundraising throughout Conway Hall’s activities and staff.
4. Attend meetings and events when required, including staff meetings.
5. Participate actively in the life of the Society and venue.
6. Adhere to GDPR guidelines, e.g. with donor information.
7. Undertake training, as required.
8. Any other reasonable duties as required by the Chief Executive Officer.

Person Specification

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE

• 5 or more years of fundraising/development experience in the Charity/Arts sector.
• Specific knowledge of funding bodies in the Charity/Arts sector, and a consistent track record of successful applications.
• Thorough knowledge of Content Management Systems (such as Wordpress), CRM systems (such as Ticketsolve and Mailchimp).
• Working knowledge of social media platforms.
• Excellent administrative skills and experience of using a range of Microsoft Office applications.

 DESIREABLE EXPERIENCE

• Copywriting experience.
• Some marketing experience.
• Adobe / Canva experience
• Knowledge of one or more subject matters in the Society’s field of interest.

 SKILL AND ABILITIES

• Well organised, with the ability to work on multiple projects concurrently, meet deadlines and plan and prioritise workload.
• Ability to work supportively and collaboratively within a team, as well as independently using own initiative.
• A creative thinker with a positive, flexible and solutions-focused approach.
• Committed to achieving high standards with the resources available.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communications skills.

Terms

Salary: £21,600 per annum (£36,000 pro rata)

Hours: 22.5 hrs per week

Pension: An optional stakeholder pension scheme is available. Employee contribution of 3% is matched by 5% from the employer

Holidays: 14.5 days per annum, plus bank holidays and 1 week over Christmas

Probation period: 3 months

The vacancy

This is an exciting time to join the Fundraising Team at RBVE. We are looking for an enthusiastic, driven and highly organised Fundraising Events Officer to help deliver an ambitious programme of events that inspire supporters, grow income and raise awareness of our vital work.

Working closely with the Head of Community and Events, you will play a key role in planning, coordinating and delivering a diverse portfolio of fundraising events. From The Chairman’s Great Tommy Sleep Out and prestigious golf days to cycling challenges, treks and other community fundraising initiatives, you will ensure every event is professionally delivered, engaging and financially successful.

About the Role

This is a fantastic opportunity for an energetic events professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys building meaningful relationships with supporters, sponsors, volunteers and stakeholders.

You will be responsible for managing events from concept through to evaluation, ensuring an exceptional participant experience while maximising fundraising opportunities and strengthening donor engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and deliver a portfolio of fundraising events and challenges.
• Manage event logistics, budgets, timelines and risk assessments.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with participants, sponsors, suppliers and volunteers.
• Support the recruitment and stewardship of event participants to maximise fundraising income.
• Work collaboratively with internal teams to promote events and increase supporter engagement.
• Monitor event performance, evaluate outcomes and identify opportunities for growth and improvement.
• Ensure all events are delivered safely, professionally and in line with organisational policies.

About You

We are looking for someone who is:

• Highly organised with excellent project and time management skills.
• Creative, proactive and passionate about delivering outstanding events.
• Results-driven with a focus on achieving fundraising targets.
• An exceptional communicator with strong relationship-building abilities.
• Experienced in planning and delivering events, ideally within the charity or fundraising sector.
• Confident managing multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
• Flexible and willing to work occasional evenings and weekends to support events.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to be part of a passionate and supportive team.
• A varied and rewarding role where you can see the direct impact of your work.
• Professional development and learning opportunities.
• The chance to play a key role in growing RBVE’s fundraising success and supporter community.

Apply Now

If you are an enthusiastic events professional with a passion for creating memorable experiences that make a real difference, we would love to hear from you.

Join RBVE and help us deliver inspiring events that transform support into IMPACT!

We welcome applications from veterans and people with disabilities.

At RBVE, we are proud to pay the Real Living Wage.

This charity is made up of an astounding group of professionals who believe that people's sight matters. This is a pivotal moment for the charity, as they prepare for the opening of the new Centre for Eye Health in 2027, and evolve into a national funder to expand their grant making reach and impact across the UK. The team is looking to appoint a fundraising officer (community and events) on a 1-year contract and Prospectus is leading the search. 

Fundraising officer (community and events) 

1-Year fixed term contract, 37.5 hours per week (flexible working available) 

Hybrid (2 days in Old Street) 

£37,995 - £44,977 

The fundraising officer will play a key role in delivering and growing the charity's events and community fundraising programme, with a focus on increasing supporter participation, income, retention and long-term engagement. This will include leading on the planning, delivery and evaluation of key activity such as the charity's flagship events (including Eye to Eye and a proposed abseil), third-party challenge events (e.g., London Marathon and The Big Half), and supporter-led community fundraising. 

The selected candidate will be an experienced events and/or community fundraiser, with a confident, proactive approach and strong relationship-building skills. You will bring excellent organisation skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously, be comfortable working with a range of internal and external stakeholders and suppliers, and be motivated by delivering high-quality supporter experiences. You will also be able to monitor performance against agreed targets (income, participation, ROI and engagement) and use insight and CRM data to continuously improve activity. 

This is an opportunity to join a welcoming, talented and successful team at a time where there this role will involve both existing portfolio activities and an opportunity to grow new activities from the ground up.

To apply 

At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity. If you have any disability and require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the process then please contact Femke Vorstman at Prospectus.

In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will arrange for a meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. To formally apply, you will need to complete a supporting statement (answers to three questions shared in the JD) by COB on Sunday 23 August. 

Help build a future where our ocean and sea turtles thrive

The Olive Ridley Project is a UK-registered international conservation charity dedicated to protecting sea turtles and their habitats through rescue & conservation medicine, scientific research, education & community engagement.

Since our founding in 2013, we've grown into a leading voice for sea turtle conservation, delivering programmes across the Maldives, Kenya, Oman, Pakistan, and the Seychelles. We operate one of the largest sea turtle photo-identification databases in the Indian Ocean, provide specialist veterinary care to injured sea turtles at three clinical facilities in the Maldives, and work with governments, communities, and businesses to create lasting conservation impact.

As we enter an exciting new phase, we're looking for an experienced fundraiser to help strengthen and diversify our income so we can achieve even more.

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious fundraiser who is ready to take the next step in their career.

You may already be working as a Senior Fundraising Manager, or perhaps you're an experienced Corporate Partnerships, Trusts or Major Donor fundraiser looking for your first broader fundraising leadership role.

Working closely with our CEO, you'll help deliver our fundraising strategy while remaining hands-on in securing income from corporate partners, trusts and foundations, and major donors. A particular focus will be developing our corporate partnerships programme and building long-term, mutually beneficial relationships with businesses.

As our fundraising function continues to grow, you'll have genuine opportunities to shape our approach, influence strategic decisions, and expand your own responsibilities.

About you

We're looking for someone who is ambitious, proactive, and passionate about building meaningful relationships.

You'll bring:

• A successful track record of securing significant income through one or more fundraising disciplines.
• Experience developing corporate partnerships and/or securing funding from trusts, foundations, or major donors.
• Excellent relationship management, communication, and proposal writing skills.
• Confidence engaging with senior stakeholders and supporters.
• A collaborative approach and the ability to work independently in a fully remote team.
• A desire to develop professionally while making a meaningful contribution to an ambitious conservation charity.

Why join us?

This is a chance to play a key role in an ambitious international charity where your work will directly support the protection of threatened sea turtles and their ocean habitats.

You'll join a passionate, collaborative international team and have the opportunity to help shape the future of fundraising within a growing organisation.

We offer

• Salary up to £38,000 per annum depending on experience.
• Fully remote working within the UK.
• Flexible working arrangements, 37.5 hours per week.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Employer pension contribution.
• Opportunities for occasional UK and international travel.
• A supportive international team committed to making a lasting conservation impact.
• The opportunity to help protect threatened sea turtles and the marine ecosystems they depend on.

For full details about the role, responsibilities, benefits, and recruitment process, please read the Candidate Information Pack before applying.

This post is subject to a standard Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

The Olive Ridley Project is committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity or expression, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our Executive Team and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our organisation by driving sustainable income growth, strengthening our public voice and extending our impact.

This newly created senior leadership role will lead a step-change in fundraising, marketing and external engagement, increasing awareness of vital services, and developing new opportunities to engage supporters, partners and communities.

With the chance to help deliver our ambitious strategy through to 2028, this role offers the opportunity to bring vision, creativity and leadership to an organisation committed to making a lasting difference in the lives of older people and unpaid carers 

Child Bereavement UK is a digital first organisation leading the way in Digital Transformation across the Bereavement sector. This role will play a vital part in helping Child Bereavement UK turn up the dial across our Regional Fundraising team.

The Head of Regional Fundraising is responsible for overseeing our team of Regional Fundraising Managers and Challenge Events team to maximise income from community groups and associations, businesses and individuals as well as leading the growth and diversity of the challenge events portfolio.

Alongside leading the regional team, you will also be the main point of contact for our team of Community Ambassador Volunteers. You will work with them to keep them engaged, inspired and active with great training, communication, and by providing them with the tools, materials and resources they need to fulfil their roles across the country. 

You will develop outstanding supporter relationships and delivering long-term sustainable income through innovative, audience led fundraising. 

Main Responsibilities

Leadership 

· To lead and inspire the Regional Fundraising team fostering a collaborative and high performing culture that delivers against income and objectives 

· Provide clear and supportive leadership that motivates staff to achieve, develop and grow in their roles 

· Undertake quarterly reviews for all direct reports 

Regional Fundraising 

· Grow sustainable income by inspiring individuals, groups, schools, businesses and volunteers to support our work

· Build meaningful relationships and provide outstanding donor care from first contact through to long-term stewardship

· Lead on the strategy and development of Fundraising Committees across the country

· Lead the development of all fundraising products, propositions and community and events, to effectively acquire and engage our mass audience target markets 

· Working alongside the Volunteer Manager lead on the recruitment and retention of the Community Ambassadors programme

· Use innovation and donor and market research to help define and shape Child Bereavement UK Regional fundraising offer 

· Maximise income, by overseeing the development of key income sources, including community, challenge events and regional challenge events

· Drive an innovation-focused culture, constantly evolving our product offerings to expand the charity’s reach and impact 

· Maintain up-to-date knowledge on sector and market trends, the legal environment impacting on public fundraising and ensure compliance with standards determined by Fundraising Regulator 

Strategy, Planning and reporting  

· Develop and execute bold strategies to grow the charity’s Regional Fundraising portfolio, optimising supporter journey and maximising income generation 

· Develop case for support information and tools for effective ways of working, including approval processes

· Work with the Director of Income Generation to develop the annual budget, including leading on monthly performance reports and contributing to quarterly reforecasts and reporting against KPI’s and milestones 

· Oversee the development of supporter journeys and stewardship of all Regional audiences and key community relationships to maximise retention and ensure long-term income growth

· Identify and develop new income generating opportunities across Regional Fundraising 

· Ensure that we provide an excellent supporter experience to all our supporters, regardless of value 

· Proactively manage all aspects of Regional Fundraising to increase our supporter base and maximise income 

· Coach, train and inspire your colleagues across the organisation on the importance of excellent supporter care.

 Person Specification

Essential

· A proven track record in Regional or Community fundraising roles leading on the development of new, successful programmes

· Demonstratable strong strategic planning skills and the ability to develop and implement long-term strategies to achieve fundraising targets and enhance the charity's mission

· Proven leadership and people management skills, with experience in overseeing multi-disciplinary teams. Essential experience includes team leadership, staff motivation, setting clear objectives, and fostering a collaborative work environment

· Experience in effectively developing, managing and reporting complex income and expenditure budgets

· Exceptional communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence at senior levels and excellent written skills

· Excellent relationship-building and stakeholder management skills

· Excellent analytical skills, making informed and balanced decisions or recommendations, understanding the impact of

· decisions

· Understanding of the importance of delivering a positive supporter experience and experience in creating and delivering stewardship plans

· Experience of identifying and delivering innovative approaches

· A proactive and results-driven mindset.

Desirable

· Experience in managing, supporting, developing and motivating colleagues in a digital first organisation

· Experience of salesforce or other similar CRM systems

· Evidence of continued professional development 

Benefits

· 28 days’ holiday plus bank holidays (pro rata if applicable) with increase for long service.

· TOIL for our hours work.

· Contributory pension scheme.

· Company sick pay.

· Employee Assistance Programme.

· Life assurance.

· Training loans.

· Enhanced family friendly policies.

Recruitment Timetable

Application deadline: 12th August 2026 at midnight

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications for the role before the closing date.

This is an exciting opportunity to join one of London’s leading city farms and play a key role in providing opportunities, education, and training to the local community and beyond. As a small yet growing charitable organisation, this also offers candidates an opportunity for personal and professional growth.

Vauxhall City Farm turns 50 in 2027, and you will join a team that is skilled, committed, enthusiastic and future focused. This is a key role that will be supported directly by the Farm Director and will lead in the growth and development of our income streams, enabling the organisation to continue delivering our mission to our community.

The main purpose of the role is to lead the development of VCF’s fundraising strategy, with a view to securing funding from trust and foundations, statutory sources, corporate giving, individual donations and legacies. Capitalise on the fundraising potential of any events and activities taking place, while maintaining accessibility to our local community.

Supporter Relationship Manager

Contract type: Permanent, Full Time – 35 hours per week

Location: London, UK
UK hybrid working – a minimum of 40 % of working time is spent face-to-face (London office, external meetings or travel). 60/40 hybrid working at WaterAid means roughly three days wherever you work best and two days together in person.

Salary: £47,423 per year with excellent benefits

*We offer competitive, market-aligned salaries based on the grade and scope of each role. Roles are offered at the advertised starting salary, with any exceptions considered only in exceptional circumstances. 

Change starts with water. Change starts with you.

Every day, millions of people live without clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene. WaterAid exists to change that – for everyone, everywhere. Join us, and your energy will help unlock people’s potential and create a fairer future.

About WaterAid

We’re a global federation driven by one vision: a world where everyone, everywhere has clean water, sanitation and hygiene. Powered by our values of Respect, Accountability, Courage, Collaboration, Integrity and Innovation, we work alongside communities, partners and supporters to make change happen.

About the team

While based in the Legacy and In Memory Team, the role will work with teams across the Mass Engagement Department, including Supporter Marketing and Community, Events and Education. The department is responsible for engaging and growing income and support from a range of audiences including legacy supporters, high value givers and volunteers.

About the role

As our Supporter Relationship Manager, you will create meaningful moments of connection for key supporters to deepen their commitment and work closely with key teams across the Mass Engagement Department to drive excellence in supporter experience and long-term income growth.

In this role, you will:

• Deliver exceptional personalised stewardship and build trusted relationships with key high-value supporters including legacy and mid-value supporters
• Develop and deliver a key supporter experience strategy, including in person and online thank you events and connection moments.
• Collaborate across teams to embed legacy giving conversations and create opportunities for blended giving conversations on lifetime and legacy giving.
• Champion WaterAid’s commitment to equity, inclusion and safeguarding.

Requirements

To be successful, you will need:

• Experience of building and managing meaningful relationships with supporters or customers in a fundraising or relationship management setting
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to adapt your approach to different audiences and build trust
• Experience of creating and delivering a supporter experience strategy to deepen trust and commitment
• Experience of working with different stakeholders to spot cross organisation income opportunities and implement news ways of working

Although not essential, we’d prefer you to have:

• Experience of working with legacy supporters and having legacy conversations
• Experience of working within a mid-value or high-value giving programme
• Experience in public speaking and giving presentations 

Closing date: Applications close 12:00 PM UK time on Monday 24 August. Interviews are expected to take place week commencing 31 August.

How to apply: Click Apply to complete the pre-screening questions and upload your CV and cover letter

Can I use Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology in my application?

At WaterAid, we strongly advise against using AI technology at any stage of the recruitment process. Our goal is to ensure a fair and transparent process that provides every applicant with an equal opportunity to succeed. We value hearing about your unique experiences and perspectives in your application, and, if shortlisted, during the interview as well.

Pre‑employment screening

To apply for this role, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the respective country. All pre-employment checks will be carried out according to local law and WaterAid’s Safer Recruitment policy. All UK based roles require a basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Benefits

• 36days’ holiday (this includes 8 Bank Holidays)

• Option to buy an extra 5days’ annual leave
• Employer pension contribution up to 10%
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Season ticket loan
• Free annual eye tests
• ‘Give as you Earn’ charitable giving scheme
• Enhanced parental leave (maternity, adoption/surrogacy, shared parental and paternity)
• Sabbaticals (after qualifying period)
• Two paid volunteer day each year

As part of our annual leave policy, all employees receive three additional days of annual leave on top of their standard allocation of 25 days. These days are designated to cover the period when our UK office closes at the end of the calendar year, allowing all UK WaterAiders to take a well-deserved break.

These days are automatically scheduled and cannot be changed or moved. Annual leave is accrued based on your start date. If sufficient leave has not been accrued by the time of the closure, the 3 days will be taken as unpaid leave or pro-rated, depending on your circumstances.

Our Committment

Our People Promise

We will work with passion and focus to make sure everyone everywhere has clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene. WaterAid is a place of purpose – where people have a real commitment and shared responsibility for the impact we have. We are a global community with diverse backgrounds and perspectives, motivated by inspiring, stimulating work. We are determined to be a place where people feel safe and able to contribute their voice and truly live our values.

Equal Opportunities

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, beliefs, customs, traditions, ways of life and status. This includes, but is not limited to, race, ethnicity, caste, colour, gender, language, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth, disability status, neurodiversity, age, marital and family status, sexual orientation and gender identity, health status, place of residence, economic and social situation.

Safeguarding

We are committed to protecting everyone we come into contact with. We have a zero- tolerance approach to abuse of power, privilege or trust across our global work, and to any form of inappropriate behaviour, discrimination, abuse, bullying, harassment, or exploitation. Safeguarding the people and communities we work with, our staff, volunteers and anyone working on our behalf is our top priority, and we take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks (which can include counterterrorism, safeguarding and criminal records checks).

Together, we’ll change the world through water.

Join us and be part of the change!

As Community Fundraising Officer you will play a vital role in generating income to support the work of this inspiring Hospice. With a specific focus on the Barking & Dagenham area, you will be responsible for developing relationships with individuals, community groups, schools, faith groups and volunteers to inspire and maximise fundraising opportunities within the community.

This is a hybrid role based on the Essex border with East London.

The Charity
A warm and welcoming hospice, dedicated to providing care for those who have been diagnosed with a serious illness.

You would be joining a welcoming team at an ambitious and motivated organisation, known for promoting equality, diversity and inclusion offering flexibility, competitive salaries and an excellent working environment.

The Role
Deliver and grow community fundraising activity
Act as the first point of contact for community supporters
Proactively identify and develop new fundraising opportunities
Support individuals and groups undertaking third party fundraising activities
Recruit, train, and support community fundraising volunteers

The Candidate
Demonstrable Community Fundraising experience
Experience of effective time management and prioritising conflicting workloads Experience of working with volunteers

IMPORTANT NOTE

Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful and your details will not be held further but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.

We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.

Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.

Fundraising officer

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About the Role

We're looking for an enthusiastic and proactive Fundraising Officer within Sense International to help grow income and build lasting relationships with supporters. This is a permanent, full time position working on a hybrid basis from our London office.

Working closely with the Senior Trusts and Foundations Manager, you will play an important role in delivering fundraising activity across a range of income streams, including trusts and corporate foundations, fundraising events and individual giving.

This is a varied role where no two days are the same. From researching new funding opportunities and writing compelling grant applications to managing fundraising campaigns and stewarding donors, you'll make a direct contribution to helping Sense International reach more children and young people around the world.

Key Responsibilities

Trusts and Corporate Fundraising

• Research and identify new trust and corporate funding opportunities.
• Develop compelling funding applications and proposals.
• Build and manage relationships with trusts, foundations and corporate supporters.
• Deliver excellent stewardship to maximise long-term supporter engagement.

Donor Reporting and Stewardship

• Work with programme colleagues to produce high-quality donor reports.
• Monitor fundraising income, KPIs and donor engagement.
• Maintain accurate donor records and ensure GDPR compliance.
• Deliver an excellent donor experience throughout the supporter journey.

Campaigns and Events

• Lead the delivery of our Big Give campaign.
• Coordinate fundraising events, including marathon runners and new community fundraising initiatives.
• Track fundraising income and work closely with finance and supporter care colleagues.

Collaboration

• Work collaboratively with colleagues across fundraising, programmes, communications and finance.
• Represent Sense International at networking events and supporter meetings.
• Support wider fundraising activity and organisational priorities where required.

About You

The ideal candidate needs to bring:

• Experience in fundraising, communications or marketing.
• Excellent written communication skills, including producing compelling proposals and reports.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience working with CRM systems such as Raiser's Edge, Donorfy or Salesforce.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• An understanding of fundraising regulations and ethical fundraising practice.
• A collaborative approach and the confidence to work with colleagues and supporters at all levels.
• Empathy for the issues affecting disabled people and a commitment to inclusion.

Desirable

• Experience working within an international NGO or global organisation.
• Understanding of disability inclusion or international development.
• Experience developing fundraising budgets or creating branded fundraising materials.

Our Values

Our values shape the way we behave and work alongside disabled people with complex needs to break down barriers:

• We’re creating change
• We’re always learning
• We’re better together

To apply:

Please use the link below to complete your application. Managers will use your application to shortlist candidates for interview; in relation to the Personal Specification. Therefore, it is very important you complete this section thoroughly.  We would recommend that you read the candidate guidelines, job description and person specification (found at the base of this advert) before applying.

Please note to avoid disappointment, we advise you to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close posts at any time.

Sense is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. Therefore, all offers of employment, where appropriate, are subject to a DBS check; level dependent on the nature of the role.

For this role we particularly welcome applications from candidates from underrepresented ethnic minority backgrounds and candidates with disabilities. Sense is committed to equality of opportunity, and to promoting and celebrating the diversity of staff, volunteers and the people we work with. Everyone's contribution is valued and we ensure they're given the opportunity to realise their potential. We welcome applications from talented people from all sections of the community who share our values and belief that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential.

No agency submissions please: any submissions without prior authorisation from the Sense Recruitment Team will be treated as our own and as such no fee will be payable.

Women’s Inclusive Team (WIT)

Finance and Fundraising Manager

Salary: £35,000–£45,500 FTE, pro rata
Hours: 14–21 hours per week
Location: Bethnal Green / hybrid
Contract: Permanent, subject to funding and probation
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer

About WIT

Women’s Inclusive Team is a community-led charity in Tower Hamlets. We work with women, children, young people and families, particularly those from Black, Asian and minoritised communities, to improve wellbeing, widen opportunities and strengthen local voices.

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Finance and Fundraising Manager to join our Senior Management Team.

This is a senior, hands-on role combining charity finance with fundraising and income development. You will lead the finance function, strengthen controls and provide clear information to the CEO, trustees and senior managers.

You will also help grow and diversify income by managing WIT’s funding pipeline, identifying opportunities and contributing to strong applications, tenders, budgets and financial narratives.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the finance function using QuickBooks and Excel.
• Produce management accounts, cash-flow forecasts, budgets and reforecasts.
• Strengthen reconciliations, journals, salary allocations, debtor monitoring and year-end processes.
• Maintain a central funding pipeline covering needs, opportunities, deadlines and gaps.
• Lead or contribute to funding applications, tenders, contracts and partnership bids.
• Prepare budgets, financial narratives and full-cost recovery calculations.
• Build relationships with funders, commissioners and corporate partners.
• Oversee grant and contract finances, reporting deadlines and audit trails.
• Advise the CEO, trustees, managers and budget holders.
• Line manage the Finance Assistant and improve systems and workflows.

About you

You will have:

• Strong charity finance experience, including management accounts, cash-flow forecasting, budgeting, restricted funds and financial controls.
• Experience of month-end processes, reconciliations and debtor management.
• A successful fundraising track record across grants, tenders, commissioned contracts or partnership bids.
• Experience managing a funding pipeline.
• Confidence using QuickBooks and Excel.
• Knowledge of grant management, funder reporting and audit requirements.
• The ability to explain financial information clearly.
• Strong organisational, collaborative and line-management skills.

You do not need to have held an identical combined role, but you must show strong charity finance expertise alongside credible fundraising and income-development experience.

What we offer

Flexible part-time hours, hybrid working, a place on WIT’s Senior Management Team and the opportunity to help shape the future of a values-led community charity.

How to apply

Please submit your CV and brief responses to these questions. A covering letter is not required.

1. Why would you like to work for WIT, and what attracts you to this role? Maximum 250 words.
2. Give one example of a successful funding application, tender, contract or partnership bid you contributed to. Include your role, the amount sought or secured and the outcome. Maximum 350 words.
3. Give one example of how you used management accounts, budgets or cash-flow information to support a decision, address a risk or improve financial controls. Maximum 350 words.

Closing date: 27th August 2026. We may close early if we receive enough suitable applications, so early applications are encouraged.
Interview dates: To be confirmed.

Further competency questions will be explored at interview; no lengthy written task is planned.

Appointment is subject to satisfactory references, right-to-work evidence and pre-employment checks. A DBS check may be required.

WIT welcomes applications from a wide range of backgrounds and lived experiences.

Join us in helping to prevent avoidable blindness across the Holy Land. As our Fundraising Operations Officer, you'll play a pivotal role in supporting fundraising activities, delivering exceptional donor care, coordinating events and appeals, and ensuring the smooth running of our UK office. This is an exciting opportunity for an organised, proactive and people-focused individual to build strong supporter relationships and help grow the voluntary income that enables St John of Jerusalem Eye Hospital Group to transform lives through expert eye care.

Teenage Cancer Trust is the only UK charity dedicated to providing specialised nursing care and support for young people aged 13–24 with cancer. Every day, seven young people in the UK hear the words “you have cancer”, and Teenage Cancer Trust ensures they do not face it alone.

The charity funds specialist nurses and youth support teams in hospitals across the UK and provides vital emotional, practical and psychological support for young people and their families during and after treatment.

Regional fundraising is a core income stream for Teenage Cancer Trust, generating income through a combination of community and corporate fundraising. Supporters are often personally connected to the cause, including young people, families and communities directly impacted by cancer, making this a highly rewarding fundraising environment.

Teenage Cancer Trust is now seeking a Senior Relationship Manager (West Scotland) to grow and develop income across the West of Scotland. With an individual income target of c.£130k and a combined Scotland regional target of c.£260k across East and West Scotland, this role will play a key part in strengthening existing relationships while identifying and developing new fundraising opportunities across a region with significant growth potential.

Reporting to the Regional Fundraising Area Manager, you will be responsible for building long-term supporter relationships and developing strategic area plans to maximise fundraising opportunities. You will also work closely with frontline nursing teams, volunteers and colleagues across the organisation, ensuring supporters experience the impact of their fundraising while helping identify new opportunities across both community and corporate audiences.

As Senior Relationship Manager, you will:

• Manage and grow a portfolio of community and corporate supporters across West Scotland
• Deliver an individual income target of c.£130k across community and corporate fundraising
• Develop strategic area plans to drive sustainable income growth
• Build, steward and retain high-value supporter relationships
• Coach and mentor Relationship Managers, supporting their development
• Identify and develop new fundraising opportunities across community and corporate audiences
• Work closely with frontline teams to share powerful supporter stories and demonstrate impact
• Monitor income performance, manage pipelines and proactively mitigate risk
• Build strong relationships with volunteers, corporate partners and local communities
• Represent Teenage Cancer Trust across the region, building networks and raising awareness

Essential skills and experience:

• Experience of community, corporate or regional fundraising
• Proven ability to build and grow long-term supporter relationships
• Track record of delivering income against fundraising targets
• Excellent relationship-building, networking and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to coach, mentor or support the development of colleagues
• Confident developing fundraising plans and identifying new income opportunities
• Good financial planning, pipeline management and reporting skills
• Excellent communication, influencing and storytelling skills

You’ll need access to a vehicle as there is a requirement to be able to travel across the region to attend meetings, events and training.

Desirable, but not essential:

• Knowledge of managing high-value or complex supporter relationships
• Exposure to both community and corporate fundraising
• Experience working with volunteers and close-to-cause supporters
• Knowledge of the West Scotland fundraising landscape, ideally Glasgow

Employee benefits include: 

• Leave: 25 days of annual leave, which increases with service, in addition to bank holidays and a 3 or 4 day closure over the Christmas period. We also have finish early Fridays in August and quarterly rest days to step away from day to day work and refocus.
• Flexible bank holidays: the option to swap five UK public holidays (except 25th, 26th December, and 1st January or any substitute bank holidays for these dates) for other dates off.
• Paid Carer and Compassionate Leave: paid time off to care for family members or dependants.
• Paid Parental Leave: enhanced pay for parental leave such as maternity leave, paternity leave or adoption leave.
• Paid Volunteering Leave: support your community by taking paid leave for volunteering activities.
• Health Cashback Plan: access a health cashback plan to cover medical expenses.
• Life assurance and Income Protection: financial support if you’re unable to work due to illness or injury.
• Discount scheme: access exclusive savings at various high street retailers and gyms.
• Flexible Working: we care about your wellbeing and encourage flexible work arrangements to promote work-life balance.

Helping South West London come together to tackle poverty through powerful community events.

Join Dons Local Action Group as our Community & Events Manager and take the lead in delivering inspiring fundraising and community events that make a real difference. From flagship events like the Stadium Sleepout to new fundraising initiatives, you'll bring people together, build meaningful relationships and create memorable experiences that raise vital funds for local people facing food poverty and crisis. 

We're looking for an organised, energetic and people-focused individual who thrives on turning ideas into action. You'll work closely with supporters, volunteers, schools, community groups and local businesses, taking ownership of events from initial planning through to delivery and evaluation. No two days are the same, and you'll play a key role in growing one of DLAG's most important income streams. 

If you enjoy being hands-on, building relationships and seeing the direct impact of your work in the community, we'd love to hear from you. Join a fast-growing local charity where your work will help strengthen communities, support vulnerable people and create lasting local impact.