Corporate and community fundraising manager jobs

Partnership Development Assistant*

 

The Partnership Development Team at Alzheimer’s Research UK prides itself on delivering sector-leading partnerships. We are a friendly, collaborative, and ambitious team driven by our goal to fund vital dementia research and ultimately find a cure for dementia. 

The successful candidate will support the Partnership Development Officers with partnership delivery with companies such as Dyson, The Perfume Shop, Cadbury, and Slimming World while building excellent relationships with supporters from within those organisations. This role will also support our new business team with their approaches to prospective companies.

The Partnership Development Team sits within the Corporate Fundraising function, which is part of the Philanthropy and Partnerships Directorate. We collaborate closely with all teams across the charity, so communication, collaboration, and strong relationship skills are essential.

*This role will be known internally as Partnership Development Executive

 

Key Responsibilities:

 

Team administrative support

· Provide accurate and timely administrative support for all members of the team.

· Manage invites and room bookings for Corporate Team meetings.

· Manage travel bookings for the team when required using our designated travel booking system.

· Ensure accurate recording keeping through the use of our CRM system (Salesforce).

· Be the main internal point of contact for the Corporate Team for operational enquiries.

· Respond to incoming team enquires promptly and professionally.

· Ensure accurate financial records are kept, by reconciling gifts across multiple donation platforms.

· Fundraising stock management and distribution.

· Assisting the team with event planning, including sourcing pricing quotes, raising purchase orders, booking equipment and ordering merchandise.

· Update the team intranet and website pages. 

· Update internal group email distribution lists as required.

 

Support the New Business Team in securing new partnerships

· Data management: adding new companies and prospects to ensure accurate records of approaches made by the team. 

· Monitor supporter information on the database to generate new leads for the team.

· Generating reports for the New Business team and maintaining accurate records.

· Provide ad hoc support in the lead-up to high-value pitches and applications e.g. prepare materials, book couriers etc. 

Supporting our existing partnerships

· Provide a first-class stewardship journey for fundraisers from companies that are supporting the charity. Including making sure they have the materials and resources required to fundraise – preparing and sending information packs, wishing them good luck, drafting letters, and sending thank you messages.

· Work closely with the Supporter Experience Team to ensure a consistent stewardship journey across all audiences. 

· Manage online giving pages and our CRM system to make sure corporate supporters are identified and recorded correctly, and their income potential is maximised.

· Monitor the CRM system to make sure that all information about our corporate fundraisers is recorded correctly.

· Filter enquiries from our corporate supporters whilst other members of the Partnership Development Team are on annual leave to ensure a timely and helpful response. 

· Help support event delivery by sourcing volunteers, merchandise, and gifts in kind for events.

· Keep the Partnership Development Officers and Team Managers up to date on feedback from supporters. 

· Communicate key fundraising products and communications designed for our Corporate supporters with the Relationship Fundraising Team. 

· Develop new fundraising idea packs to engage our Corporate supporters and seek appropriate sign off.

 

Working with others

· Work closely with the team managers to deliver high quality tools and assets, and create processes, which enhance our supporter experience.

· Work with our Merchandising Team for the development and production of event materials as required.

· Act as the team Data SME and GDPR Champion.

· Liaise with our distribution centre to organise mass mailings of materials needed for pitches and large partnership launches and events.

· Represent the Corporate Partnerships team on working groups for internal projects to ensure the team’s needs are met.

· Work closely with our Supporter Engagement Team, Supporter Operations Team, Data & Analytics Team and High Value & Experience Development Team to make sure that the Corporate Partnership team is following processes correctly and is adopting improved practices where possible. 

· Work closely with the team’s other Partnership Development Executive to support each other and cover their duties when they are on annual leave or absent. 

· Provide guidance and training to new starters if required.

Knowledge, skills and experience needed:

· Confidence working with computers and Microsoft Office; knowledge of Word, Excel, and Outlook.

· Experience using databases.

· Experience working in a customer/client facing position.

· Working knowledge of using internal platforms and processes, such as booking platforms and finance software.

· Demonstrable administrative experience or relevant transferable skills.

· Experience of building and managing relationships with colleagues.

· Good verbal and written communication skills.

· Ability to prioritise and effectively manage multiple tasks.

· Excellent planning and organisational skills

· Excellent attention to detail.

· Friendly and professional demeanour.

· A confident and friendly manner; would feel at ease representing the charity among varied external contacts.

· Able to work as part of a wider team as well as being proactive and can work independently.

 

 

Additional Information:

Ways of working:

As part of our Agile ways of working you will be required to work approximately 2 days a week from the office, which is subject to the requirements of the role and the business needs. Flexibility on where you work can be split between working from home and our office.

Roles that are classed as part of the Agile ways of working are not able to claim any costs for Mileage/Travel on Public Transport, Accommodation and/or Meals.  This includes when attending the office for various meetings/events.

Our Office: Our office is at 3 Riverside, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6AD. 

Salary: Circa £24,000 per annum, plus benefits.

Please download the Vacancy Pack on our website for more information.

The closing date for applications is the 21st June 2026, with interviews being arrange once shortlisting has been completed. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date. We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity, as on occasion we may have to bring forward the interview date and/or the closing date based on the needs of the business. Although a possibility, this will only happen in exceptional circumstances. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date.

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential.  We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, particularly from those in the global majority, those with disabilities, men and those from the LGBTQIA+ community. Any offer of employment is however subject to you having the right to work in the UK.

As part of our commitment to being an inclusive employer and ensuring fairness and consistency in our selection process, we will handle your CV and application with the utmost confidentiality. Should you require any adjustments at either the application or interview stage, please contact us via our website. 

How to apply: Please create an online account using our Online Recruitment Platform which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies page. You will be able to attach your CV to your application and track the status of your application.

Please note that this role does not meet the minimum salary requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker or New Entrant Skilled Worker visa routes. Therefore, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.

About Alzheimer’s Research UK: Alzheimer's Research UK is the UK's leading dementia research charity. Our mission is to accelerate progress towards a cure.  Today 1 in 2 people will be impacted by dementia, either through caring for a loved one, developing it themselves or tragically both. But there is hope. 

Lead a national charity at a pivotal moment of change and make a life‑changing impact for individuals and families affected by rare craniofacial conditions. 

Headlines Craniofacial Support is a UK-based charity providing information, advice and support to individuals and families affected by craniosynostosis and other rare craniofacial conditions.  The charity works closely with professional partners, including the 5 NHS Designated Specialist Craniofacial Units across the UK.

Craniosynostosis is a condition where two or more of the plates in the skull fuse prematurely, requiring medical support from a young age. Around 350 children are born with craniosynostosis each year in the UK.

Established by group of parents in 1993, Headlines now has over 2,500 members.  Within our charity offer we send out regular newsletters and an annual magazine, Headline News.  We also support families to connect through events such as an annual Family Weekend, conferences and Days Out, and provide information through our helpline and access to psychological support.  We have private social media groups and specific groups within our membership who meet regularly including Cranio Dads, Young Persons Network and a Teens Group.

After 8 successful years, our current Director will be retiring in 2026 and we are now seeking an enthusiastic, inspirational and proactive individual to take up the reins.This is a rare opportunity to lead a well-established, respected national charity at an important moment of transition.

Strategic priorities for us, moving forward, include increasing our fundraising activities to ensure sustainability of the charity alongside the smooth running of our core activities in providing support, facilitating research and raising awareness.

Key responsibilities

The Executive Director will hold day-to-day responsibilities, working closely with the Chair and Trustee Board to provide effective leadership and operational management of the charity. Specifically, they will:

• Act as an ambassador for the charity, liaising with members, health professionals and with wider community and provide day-to-day management of Headlines staff and activities, setting objectives in line with the operational plan.
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding, data protection and other legal, statutory and regulatory requirements and responsibilities.
• Work on behalf of and with the Trustees to deliver the charity’s mission, goals, operational plans and long-term strategy,  and act as a positive leader and role model, managing and motivating Headlines staff,
• Ensure effective financial management of Headlines working closely with trustees and the treasurer to ensure financial security and appropriate allocation of funds.
• Manage and enhance the event programme to meet charity objectives, including identifying and meeting members’ priorities and raising awareness of craniofacial conditions.
• Develop opportunities for collaborative working and partnerships with other organisations for the benefit of people with craniosynostosis and rare craniofacial conditions.  This also includes work overseas, predominantly in Europe with our medical and charity partners.
• Oversee communications and marketing activities to raise the profile of Headlines, its work and the needs of its members.
• Identify opportunities for growth, developing projects and keeping policies relevant, to enhance and expand the work of Headlines.
• Be responsible for generating funds through innovative and cost-effective fundraising activities and grant applications to maintain the long-term success of the charity.

Person specification 

Essential criteria

• An understanding of the importance of the charity’s values and priorities.
• Evidence of inclusive, innovative and proactive leadership, with demonstrable experience of fundraising and income generation.
• Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills with experience organising events and activities.
• Experience of successfully managing budgets and developing new and sustainable funding streams.
• Excellent organisational, presentation and communication skills and the ability to write reports for public consumption and for statutory obligations.
• A high level of digital literacy skills with an understanding of online technology and the application of social media.
• Proven track record in managing, leading and motivating staff and volunteers.
• Willingness to operate a hybrid model of working with most work taking place from home, working remotely with stakeholders and across the UK/ internationally for specific events.
• Experience of working within the charity sector, ideally at a management level and/or within  financial management of the charitable sector, with sound knowledge of the relevant legal requirements and regulations applicable to a charitable organisation.

Desirable criteria

• Experience of working effectively with a Chair and Board of Trustees.
• Experience of working for a health-related organisation.
• An awareness of the principles of inclusivity, accessibility or experience of working with individuals with visible differences.
• Degree or equivalent.
• Experience of commissioning research and liaising with research bodies.

Other information

Headlines hosts events and fundraising activities throughout the whole of the UK. All Headlines staff are expected to work flexibly to support those activities as required, e.g. attendance at Annual Family Weekend, conferences, member events, supporter receptions and other related scientific meetings and conferences. This may occasionally require travel and overnight stays. In addition, all staff are expected to be self-servicing in terms of administration and basic digital skills. Please note that the list of duties is not exhaustive and additional responsibilities might occasionally arise and the workload can vary across the year

Location: Fully remote with flexible working arrangements
Salary: £39,742 per year FTE, dependent on experience
Contract: We are open to this role being part time (0.8FTE minimum preferred) or full time. We offer fully flexible working.
Closing date for applications: 12th July

Due to high numbers of applications, prior to interview we plan to carry out initial screening calls with prospective candidates before selection for interview. We will be asking about your reasons for applying and how you think your skills and experiences align to the role.

First interviews: w/c 22nd July
Start Date: ASAP

About the Warm Welcome Campaign

Founded in 2022, the Warm Welcome Campaign wants everyone in the UK to find a place of belonging and reconnection at a Warm Welcome Space near their home. We have a bold purpose to enable a more deeply connected society where we all have free access to welcoming community spaces.

We resource, connect and champion a network of over 6,300 Warm Welcome Spaces and bring together a growing coalition of local, regional and national partners representing the worlds of charity, faith, business, government and philanthropy. By working together, we can unlock the power of community spaces made by and for everyone, creating a thriving network of hope and reconnection fuelled by human warmth.

We’re working hard to reach everyone with the message that a Warm Welcome is waiting for them just around the corner, all through the year.

Throughout all our work and within our team we live out our values of being inclusive, collaborative and courageous and our personality that is friendly, adventurous and uplifting.

It’s an important moment for us - we have launched a five-year strategy, our 100% Pledge Campaign and an established programme of corporate events. We have also successfully delivered Warm Welcome Week for two years in collaboration with a wide range of partners and are looking forward to continuing to build on this success.

The Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and creative Communications and Brand Manager (Partnerships) to join a small, friendly and ambitious team in a varied role with genuine opportunity for development and impact. The Communications and Brand Manager (Partnerships) is primarily fundraising focused, delivering compelling communications strategies to support individual giving, fundraising events and our growing number of Corporate Partnerships, including Sky, Co-op, National Grid, OVO, Cadent, UKPN, Barratt Redrow and SGN. The role will specialise in maximising brand impact and income-raising potential.

The role sits within the growing Communications Team, which is led by the Director of Communications and includes the Communications Manager and Communications Assistant. 

Reporting to the Director of Communications, the postholder will play a key role in telling the Warm Welcome Story for positive change, raising awareness to grow the brand and creating campaign strategies to support income generation. 

We are looking for someone who is highly organised, agile and collaborative, whilst bringing creativity and initiative to their work. Relationship building will be key, working with a wide variety of high-profile corporate partners, stakeholders and ambassadors. You will be an excellent brand champion with the skills to develop stand out creative ideas for partnership campaigns, awareness campaigns and activations. While the role is primarily fundraising focused, you will support the delivery of the wider Warm Welcome Communications Strategy.

In this role, you will work across all aspects of communications strategy including, PR, events, brand asset development, storytelling, digital marketing, and campaigns.

• Act as the primary communications adviser for the fundraising team, including the Corporate Partnerships Manager and corporate partners, identifying communications opportunities and advising on strategic messaging, content, PR and tactics.
   

• Manage the development and execution of communications strategies for Warm Welcome’s flagship partnerships, specialising in maximising brand impact and income-raising potential.
   

• Deliver communications strategies to inspire audiences and support organisational goals, working closely with colleagues across the Communications and Fundraising, and with external partners.

• Develop stand out creative ideas for campaigns and activations to shape and deliver integrated activities that cut through, including Warm Welcome Week. 

• Act as a brand ambassador, advising and supporting the team to deliver brand-aligned messaging and content. Plus, crafting messaging and designing brand assets, marketing materials, presentations and resources.
   

• Create content to show the impact of Warm Welcome Spaces, including delivering hard-hitting press releases and impact reports.
   

• Create content for social media channels, website and digital newsletters.

• Develop case studies and organise photoshoots to tell the Warm Welcome story for positive change.
   

• Support the delivery of the Patrons and Ambassadors Strategy.

• Help manage the systems and processes needed for effective partnership and stakeholder management, including CRM use, reporting and tracking.

• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the Warm Welcome Campaign to connect partners with Warm Welcome Spaces and activities across the UK.

• Contribute to wider communications activity and team objectives.

Person Specification

Essential Experience

• Proven experience designing and executing high-impact brand or corporate partnership communications plans, ideally for a non-profit organisation.
   

• Strong track record of developing and delivering integrated communications campaigns across multiple channels, targeting a range of audiences.
   

• Highly collaborative and able to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
   

• Proven experience of crafting messages and stories. 

• Experience creating brand assets using Canva or similar tools.

• Experience of crafting compelling content for press releases and liaising with journalists.

• Strong track record of delivering content for digital media channels.

• Experience managing multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.

• Experience of monitoring and evaluating communications impact, using data and insights.

Desirable Experience

• Experience using CRMs or databases for relationship management and reporting.

• Experience working within the charity, community or social impact sector.

• Experience of delivering patrons and ambassadors programmes.

• Experience of developing new brands.

Abilities and Understanding

• Ability to brief, critique and develop creative work constructively, with a good eye for brand, design, film and photography.

• Strong relationship-building and communication skills.

• Ability to communicate confidently and professionally with a range of audiences.

• Ability to manage competing priorities and work independently.

• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

• Understanding the importance of accurate record keeping and effective systems.

• Ability to work collaboratively within a small and fast-moving team.

• Confident using Google Workspace, Microsoft Office and CRM systems.

Competencies and behaviours in our team

The core competence of everyone in our team is the ability to build trusted relationships among people with diverse perspectives and backgrounds. We are looking for people who are:

• Committed to the power of relationships to facilitate social change 

• Collaborative, inclusive, ambitious, aligning with our core values 

• Self-starter with high level of commitment, energy and motivation 

• Curious and show initiative, with problem-solving skills and an ability to learn quickly and adapt to a rapidly changing context 

• Calm under pressure, and can adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment 

• Willing to pitch in to help other team members if needed 

• Organised with effective time management skills. 

Working Arrangements 

• Current members of the team are based across the UK, with some in London, Reading, Bristol, Manchester, York and Northern Ireland. Applicants must be able to travel to Bristol once a month for a Tuesday full team meeting. Given the nature of this role we would also expect the applicant to carry out a reasonable amount of travel to both Warm Welcome Spaces and partners across the UK. 

• This role is fully remote, with flexible working arrangements. 

• All employees, volunteers, partners, suppliers and consultants working with GFP are expected to adhere to our Code of Conduct and safeguarding policies. GFP’s commitment to safeguarding means we seek to ensure that no harm comes to people as a result of contact with the organisation’s programmes, operations or people.

• You will need to have the right to work in the UK.

For full details on how to apply, please view the attached role description. 

Role Overview:
The Talent Set is delighted to partner with a well-established health charity on an exciting Senior Legacy Marketing Manager role. This position offers the opportunity to lead impactful legacy and in-memory marketing strategies that drive long-term income and supporter engagement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and deliver strategic plans for gifts in Wills and in-memory fundraising, aligning with organisational income targets.
• Lead and motivate a diverse team including two direct line reports, fostering a high-performance and collaborative environment.
• Oversee multichannel campaigns, including innovative initiatives like a new TV campaign, ensuring timely delivery within budget and brand guidelines.
• Manage relationships with external agencies and internal stakeholders to optimise campaign success and supporter experience.
• Drive stewardship initiatives to strengthen supporter relationships and maximise long-term value.
• Lead budget planning, forecasting, and resource allocation, enhancing team capabilities in financial management.
• Contribute to operational planning and implement the organisation’s new in-memory strategy, ensuring cross-team alignment.

Person Specification:

• Proven experience managing gifts in Wills or in-memory fundraising teams within a charity or similar environment.
• Strong knowledge of the fundraising landscape, with the ability to develop innovative and effective marketing strategies.
• Excellent communication, organisation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Skilled in project and budget management, with a track record of achieving financial targets.
• Experienced in CRM systems, preferably Salesforce, for supporter segmentation and data analysis.
• Effective people manager who motivates teams and develops talent.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with attention to detail and tactful diplomacy.

What’s on Offer:

• Salary: £48,000 to £53,000
• Location: Hybrid – Cambridge
• Contract: Initial 9 months

How to Apply:
To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the 'apply now' button (please do not apply via email). We aim to get back to all successful candidates within 48 working hours.

Commitment to Diversity:
The Talent Set are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability, or age. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.

Head of Corporate Partnerships
London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine
Location: London, UK 
Salary: £53,317 - £61,034 pa plus benefits

The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) is one of the world’s leading public health universities.  Our mission is to improve health and health equity in the UK and worldwide; working in partnership to achieve excellence in public and global health research, education and translation of knowledge into policy and practice.

LSHTM have 3,300 staff based around the world with core hubs in London and at the MRC Units in The Gambia and Uganda. Our outstanding, diverse and committed staff make an impact where it is most needed, deploying research in real time in response to crises, developing innovative programmes for major health threats and training the next generations of public and global health leaders and researchers.

Philanthropy is critical to us achieving our mission, and our Development and Alumni Relations department develops and supports relationships with a growing body of supporters and  community of over 30,000 alumni in over 180 countries around the world. 

As we scale up the role of fundraising at LSHTM, we are recruiting 3 senior specialists to work closely as part of the department’s leadership team in providing strategic and tactical direction of key areas of our work as our Heads of Development Operations, Trusts & Foundations, and a new area – Corporate Partnerships.

We have created a Head of Corporate Partnerships position for an experienced practitioner to join us, and explore and strategically design a focused programme to engage corporate support.  We have identified a number of potential prospects and are now seeking a creative and enterprising specialist who has a track record of working with key stakeholders to develop attractive value propositions that have secured new corporate partnerships.  Success in this role will require intellectual curiosity and a strong relationship-focused approach, with creativity, resilience and strong ambition to build something new and achieve results. 

If you believe you have the skills, aptitude and commitment to our purpose, we would like to hear from you.  We are partnering with Richmond Associates on this campaign.  To view the information pack for this role or to arrange a confidential discussion with Richmond Associates, please contact Sonja Dunphy, Managing Director or Nicola Reames, Senior Consultant via their website or follow the Apply button.

Closing date for applications: 09:00 on FRIDAY, 3 JULY 2026

Location:  Home-based Scotland. The role will involve travel across Scotland and the North of England. 

Salary: £34,600 per annum 

Hours: 35 hours per week 

Closing date:  Monday 22 June 2026 at midnight 

Interviews:  Week commencing 6 July 2026 in person in Edinburgh or Glasgow to be confirmed.

This is a permanent role. 

Who we are looking for 

Breakthrough T1D is the UK’s leading type 1 diabetes charity, dedicated to funding research, advocating for change, and supporting the T1D community. A year into our exciting rebrand from JDRF to Breakthrough T1D, we’re looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Senior Fundraiser for Scotland and the North of England to help us build on this momentum.

As Senior Fundraiser, you’ll play a pivotal role in driving forward our major donor and corporate partnerships programme. You’ll work alongside our Head of Scotland to deliver sustainable income growth, develop meaningful relationships with high value supporters, and bring unforgettable experiences to life — from intimate research briefings to our flagship annual Gala Ball.

This is a role with huge scope to make your mark. You’ll have the autonomy to cultivate your own portfolio, the support of brilliant cross UK colleagues, and the reward of knowing your work directly fuels scientific breakthroughs that change lives. 

Experience required 

You’ll have previous experience of: 

• Experience working with major donors, corporate partners or demonstrable success generating income from senior stakeholders in a relationship driven role

• Strong project management skills and the ability to juggle multiple priorities with confidence and calm

• Excellent communication skills — written, verbal and in presentations

• Emotional intelligence and the ability to build rapport authentically.

• A supporter focused, warm, and collaborative approach.

About Breakthrough T1D 

Breakthrough T1D is the world’s leading charitable research funder into type 1 diabetes, improving lives until we find the cure. We are dedicated to our 400,000 strong type 1 community in the UK and work closely with our international affiliates across the world, including the US, Canada and Australia. 

You will find a vibrant atmosphere and spirited team at Breakthrough T1D, always striving to make a difference to people living with type 1. 

Employee benefits 

As an employer we offer: 

• Hybrid working arrangements 

• Flexible working and will consider compressed hours 

• Generous annual leave entitlement – 25 days per year plus bank holidays for full-time staff with leave increasing after three and five years’ service 

• Health cash plan that allows you to claim for some treatments such as dental, optical and physiotherapy treatment 

• Season ticket and cycle loan 

• Pension scheme 

• Family-friendly policies – maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave at enhanced rates 

• Personalised training to suit your career aspirations and professional development 

Breakthrough T1D is an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, disability, religious belief, sexual orientation or age. 

Salary: £35,553–£39,481 pro rata
Location: Home-based (with occasional meetings in Coventry)
Contract: 12-month fixed term, part-time 20-40% FTE (1–2 days per week equivalent)

About Cord

Cord is an international charity working to make peace a reality where people don’t have the freedom to exercise their rights. We work to build the relationship between those in power and local communities. 

We believe that people flourish when all parts of society work together. Peaceful relationships make that possible. The simple act of talking begins a journey of growth which transforms mistrust, includes the excluded and turns adversaries into allies.

Cord operates in eight countries and implements programmes in the following areas:

• Empowering Women & Girls
• Accessing Fundamental Freedoms
• Climate & the Environment
• Economic Empowerment
• Supporting Stronger Societies

We are a small, committed team who love working together to make a huge impact. A 2026 global staff survey returned very positive feedback about Cord as a place to work with strong expressions of belonging, purpose and value, and with 97% of staff saying that would recommend Cord as a great place to work. We are looking for a great candidate to join this fantastic organisation and contribute to our work to Build Peace. If you like the sound of us, then take a look at the recruitment pack and come and join our team!

The Role

We are looking for an experienced and proactive Trusts and Foundations Fundraiser to grow this vital area of income. This is an exciting opportunity to shape and deliver our trusts and foundations strategy at a key point in our organisational development, helping to diversify income and support innovative, impactful programmes.

You will lead on identifying and securing new funding opportunities, building strong donor relationships, and writing compelling proposals and reports. You’ll also represent Cord externally and work collaboratively across teams to develop strong cases for support.

About You

We are looking for someone with a proven track record of securing funding from trusts, foundations, or philanthropic donors, alongside excellent writing and communication skills. You will be confident building relationships and proactively developing opportunities, with a strong understanding of the philanthropic landscape.

You’ll be an excellent communicator and able to translate complex programmes into persuasive funding cases, and comfortable building relationships through networking and outreach.

If you like what you read and are passionate about real and lasting change, come and join us and be part of the Cord story.

To apply please send us your CV and a Cover Letter detailing your interest in the role and how you fulfil the requirements outlined in the job description.

This is a home-based role, with some occasional travel to Coventry required for meetings. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

About The Role

We are looking for a passionate and dedicated individual to join the Royal British Legion as a Poppy Appeal Manager for Berkshire on a 6 month Fixed Term contract. This role offers a unique opportunity to coordinate all aspects of the award winning Poppy Appeal in your area, working closely with the Regional Poppy Appeal Manager to meet agreed income, expenditure, and contribution targets. You will manage relationships with local supporters, partners, and volunteers, ensuring they have the resources and support they need to maximise fundraising efforts and make a lasting impact.

Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.

In this role, you’ll have the exciting opportunity to build and nurture corporate partnerships, working alongside a passionate team to achieve shared goals. Your relationship-building skills will ensure a positive experience for everyone involved, from volunteers to corporate partners, while representing the Royal British Legion in your local community and engaging with key stakeholders.

You’ll also be responsible for recruiting and inducting new Poppy Appeal Organisers, helping them thrive, and coordinating the Poppy Appeal launch, including fun PR and media activities. As a local representative of the Royal British Legion, you’ll keep stakeholders updated and play a key part in our outreach efforts. While there will be some evening and weekend work, we’re dedicated to ensuring that you maintain a healthy work-life balance.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who loves building relationships, planning events, and is passionate about supporting the Armed Forces community. While experience in financial management is helpful, it’s not essential, we’re really looking for someone who is committed to the cause and excited to connect with others.

At the Royal British Legion, we know the importance of flexibility, so we offer options like our 9-day fortnight while also considering other flexible working arrangements to suit your needs. We want you to feel supported in balancing work with life’s other joys!

You will be expected to travel regularly in the course of your work including regularly round Berkshire. You will be contracted to your home address, where you will be expected to work, when not travelling. Occasional travel outside the county will be required, including overnight stays (typically 1–2 nights per year) to attend training or conferences. Please be aware a full UK driving licence is required for this role.

Providing a supporting statement is optional. If you decide to include one, it’s a helpful way to show how your background, whether through previous roles or transferable skills that connects with the key parts of this role. You might want to highlight things like working with budgets, building positive relationships, and juggling multiple priorities. Please also note that due to the nature of this role, we do not expect leave to be taken during the months of October and November unless in exceptional circumstances.

Employee benefits include -

- 28 day’s paid holiday (plus bank holidays), increasing with service, with optional annual leave purchase scheme of up to 5 working days
- Very generous pension contributions, with Employer contributions ranging from 6% to 10%
- A range of flexible working options may be available, depending on your role and the needs of RBL.
- Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential counselling, financial and legal advice
- A range of courses delivered by learning specialists to support your development goals and objectives.
- Opportunities to volunteer.
- Travel loans, Cycle to Work, and more!

For more detailed information about the role, please see the Job Description attached to our direct advert. Our teams take a personalised approach to shortlisting, which is carried out without the use of AI and is based on the evidence provided in your application against the essential and desirable criteria in the Person Specification.

RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics.

As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interview schemes for candidates who declare an Armed Forces connection and/or a disability. However, candidates are only eligible for this scheme if their application clearly demonstrates that they meet all of the essential criteria listed in the Person Specification for the role.

We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role(s). Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

Join Chipping Barnet Foodbank as our Fundraiser and play a key role in tackling local hardship.

This is an exciting opportunity to help grow community support for Chipping Barnet Foodbank and strengthen the relationships that make our work possible.

We are looking for a warm, proactive, community-focused fundraiser who enjoys building relationships and bringing people together around a shared cause. You’ll work with local businesses, schools, faith groups, community organisations, and individual supporters to help raise vital funds and grow long-term support for the foodbank.

This is a hands-on role with real scope to shape and develop fundraising at the foodbank. Alongside community fundraising and supporter engagement, you’ll help deliver key campaigns such as our Christmas Appeal and contribute to wider fundraising activity where needed.

Chipping Barnet Foodbank provides emergency food and support to people facing hardship across the London Borough of Barnet. But our work goes beyond food. We also help people access advice and support that can improve their situation and reduce the need for crisis support in the future. Our vision is a society where foodbanks are no longer needed.

We are a small, supportive team and offer flexible working, opportunities for training and development, and support through the Trussell network.

We expect interviews to take place during the week commencing 29 June 2026, with an intended start date of 1 September 2026. We welcome applications from candidates who may need to work a notice period.

Please see the full job description for further information about the role and how to apply.

Entelechy Arts is seeking to better reflect the communities we work with​​. This means we want the people that run the organisation to have personal experience of the disabling barriers that many of our community face, and who understand the systems we seek to change​​. 

This role will require passion for social justice and advocacy for many of the most marginalised people in our society. If you self-define as d/Deaf or Disabled and have lived experience of the challenges facing our communities, then please get in touch. 

This is an opportunity to work with our members, our team, our board and our community of artists to help drive our ambitions forward. We will be flexible around your ​​support needs and workplace access requirements. We are open to considering co-leadership proposals, so long as at least one person has the lived experience detailed above. 

What you can bring:

You do not need to meet everything on this list (we will provide support for learning new skills), you just need ideas, energy and lived experience.

● A deep understanding of and advocacy for the power that creativity can have in transforming people’s lives.

● Commitment to collaboration with a core team of 8 staff and key freelancers to cocreate Entelechy’s vision.

● Passion for fundraising, identifying funding opportunities and new sources of income.

● Ability to work with a diverse board of trustees and wide range of funders.

● Knowledge of the creative health world, and drive to build relationships with other arts organisations, charities, and service providers.

● The desire to build confidence (your own and the team’s) and to hold overall responsibility for all aspects of the organisation and its representation externally.

Deadline:

Monday 29th June at 5pm

Salary: 

£52,000 (£65,000 per annum, pro rata 4 x days per week). 

Benefits include 25 days annual leave pro rata, and workplace pension. 

Start date: 

We know that changing jobs, relocating, or making life changes can take time, so we are flexible with a start date​.​ 

Role Overview:
The Talent Set is delighted to assist with the recruitment of a Challenge and Virtual Events Manager. This vital role focuses on developing innovative, engaging events that generate sustainable income, fostering new partnerships, and enhancing supporter engagement within the charity sector.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with senior stakeholders to develop and implement strategic plans that maximise income from challenge and virtual events.
• Design and execute multi-channel marketing campaigns to boost participation and fundraising outcomes.
• Cultivate relationships with participants, supporters, and external partners through newsletters, online groups, and event coordination.
• Manage the delivery of existing events and conceptualise new ones to increase fundraising potential.
• Lead and supervise up to three team members, ensuring deadlines, budgets, and quality standards are met.
• Analyse processes and implement improvements to optimise event efficiency and effectiveness.
• Maintain accurate financial records, producing reports to support decision-making and target tracking.
• Ensure all activities comply with policies, legal requirements, and best practice standards, including data protection and fundraising regulations.
• Foster collaboration across teams to identify new fundraising opportunities and maximise income streams.
• Undertake additional duties supporting the organisation’s fundraising objectives and sustainable growth.

Person Specification:

• Proven experience in delivering and marketing large-scale events to diverse audiences.
• Demonstrable history of using insight to develop and evaluate new fundraising products and initiatives.
• Skilled in project planning, target setting, and achieving outcomes, both financial and non-financial.
• Strong relationship-building capabilities with internal teams and external partners.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with high attention to detail.
• Knowledge of fundraising regulations, charity law, GDPR, and supporter data management.
• Creative thinker with adaptability to changing priorities and environment.
• Effective leadership and team management abilities.
• Strong organisational skills, capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously.

What’s on Offer:

• Salary: £35,900
• Location: Remote (UK based)
• Contract: Until April 2027

How to Apply:
To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the 'apply now' button (please do not apply via email). We aim to get back to all successful candidates within 48 working hours.

Commitment to Diversity:
The Talent Set are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability, or age. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.

Accountable to: Head of Fundraising and Communications

Responsible for: No line management responsibility

Hours: 37.5 hours per week (with some evening and weekend hours)

Contract type: Permanent

Salary: £34,500 a year

Location: Baca office, Loughborough. With local community travel expected in Leicestershire and Cambridgeshire, Occasional travel across England as required.

Help Change Young Lives

At Baca, we support young people who have fled war, persecution, and trafficking, providing safe housing, education, and therapeutic care to help them rebuild their lives.

We are looking for a passionate and proactive Partnerships and Engagement Manager to join our Fundraising and Communications team. This is a key role focused on building meaningful partnerships that increase awareness, engagement, and income to support unaccompanied asylum-seeking young people. You will act as an ambassador for Baca, working with businesses, community groups, universities, schools, and faith organisations to grow a diverse and committed supporter base.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver Baca’s community fundraising and engagement strategy
• Develop and manage partnerships that generate income and awareness
• Build and steward long-term supporter relationships
• Represent Baca at events, presentations, and external engagements
• Produce engaging content (stories, presentations and digital communications)
• Work collaboratively across teams to maximise impact
• Maintain accurate CRM records and reporting
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding, fundraising regulations, and data protection

About You

You will be an excellent communicator who is confident building relationships and engaging a wide range of stakeholders.

You will have:

• Experience in fundraising, partnerships, or stakeholder engagement
• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills
• Confidence speaking publicly and representing an organisation
• Excellent organisational and planning skills
• A collaborative, team-oriented approach
• A strong commitment to safeguarding and ethical practice
• Cultural awareness and sensitivity

Desirable:

• Experience within the charity or social impact sector
• Additional language skills

What We Offer

• The chance to make a meaningful difference
• A supportive, values-driven team
• 33 days’ holiday (pro rata), pension, wellbeing support, and more

How to Apply

If you are passionate about creating lasting change for young people and have the skills to build meaningful partnerships, we would love to hear from you.

Please note: You must have the right to work in the UK. You must also be able to legally drive in the UK. 

Successful candidates will be asked to apply for an Enhanced DBS Certificate including a check of the children’s barred list.

An introduction from our Head of Fundraising

Villiers Park is a national social mobility charity with a strong track record of delivering impactful programmes that support young people from under-represented backgrounds to fulfil their potential.

We are seeking to recruit an experienced Trusts and Foundations Manager to lead and grow income from charitable trusts, foundations and grant-making bodies. This is a pivotal role within the fundraising team, responsible for developing and delivering a successful trusts and foundations income stream to support Villiers Park's programmes and ambitious ‘Beyond Barriers’ growth strategy.

Villiers Park is generously supported by charitable trusts and foundations, which contribute over £500,000 every year towards our work. The Trusts and Foundations Manager will build on and develop Villiers Park’s trust fundraising, by cultivating relationships with current and prospective supporters, preparing compelling applications and reports, and seeking new funders and opportunities to help us to realise our goals and those of the communities we serve.

As Trusts and Foundations Manager, you will be part of a supportive fundraising team (based in our Cambridge office) and will work closely with dedicated and welcoming colleagues from across the organisation including our Communications Manager, Finance Manager, Programmes Team, Senior Leadership Team and Trustees. I hope that you will be inspired to apply for the role and look forward to hearing from you.

Melody Brooker

Head of Fundraising

About the role

Villiers Park is generously supported by charitable trusts and foundations, which contribute over £500,000 every year towards our work. The Trusts and Foundations Manager will build on and develop Villiers Park’s trust fundraising, by cultivating relationships with current and prospective supporters, preparing compelling applications and reports, and seeking new funders and opportunities to help us to realise our goals and those of the communities we serve. Our established portfolio offers a unique opportunity for an experienced Trusts and Foundations Manager to steward relationships and meet with funders across our hubs, to see our work in action.

The successful candidate will be joining the team at an exciting time for Villiers Park. We have five thriving regional hubs cross the UK, and an evidence-based approach that makes a proven impact on young people’s lives. Our Beyond Barriers strategy is focused on further scaling our work to substantially increase our impact across the country by 2030.

As the Trusts and Foundations Manager, you will have the opportunity to work with colleagues from across the organisation, from Progression Coaches who work directly in and with our school partners to members of the Senior Leadership Team and Trustees. You will be part of a small fundraising team so working well in a team, and being flexible to support others, is essential. You will build mutually trusting relationships with colleagues and funders and balance tenacity with empathy.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and write compelling applications to charitable trusts and foundations who have the capacity to make five and six figure gifts towards the charity’s work.
• Prepare and submit scheduled applications and reports to current funders, ensuring that we hit deadlines and develop relationships with the trusts and foundations currently supporting Villiers Park.
• In collaboration with the Senior Leadership team, and colleagues in Fundraising and Communications, create engaging and accurate reports to current funders that share the impact of their support, including trusts, major donors and university partners.
• Work with colleagues in the Fundraising team to develop and implement targeted stewardship strategies that bring current donors closer to our work.
• Identify new prospects and propose engagement and cultivation strategies.
• With the Head of Fundraising and Chief Executive, develop the trusts and philanthropic strategy to support the organisation’s 'Beyond Barriers’ strategic growth plan.
• Work closely with the Fundraising Operations and Data Manager to prepare pipeline reports to inform budgeting and forecasting.
• Support the Head of Fundraising to identify and develop fundraising channels, including family trusts, corporate foundations and legacy giving.
• Ensure compliance with Villiers Park’s safeguarding and data protection policies, and with the charity’s gift acceptance and fundraising policies and processes.

This list is not exhaustive, and the post-holder may be required to undertake other tasks relevant to the role and within their capability.

Essential skills and experience:

• Passionate about supporting young people from under-represented backgrounds.
• Experience of successfully building relationships with charitable trusts and securing five and six figure gifts.
• Excellent written communication skills and attention to detail.
• Strong ability to cultivate relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent planning and organisational skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and on own initiative.
• Good understanding of financial information and ability to communicate this effectively.
• A team player, who is personable, curious and empathetic.
• A commitment to learning and professional development.
• An understanding of current fundraising trends and connected with relevant fundraising networks.

Desirable skills and experience:

• Experience of fundraising for an educational or social mobility charity.
• Experience of securing multi-year six figure gifts.
• Interest in extending fundraising knowledge and experience, to include major donors, legacies and university partnerships.

Employee Benefits

• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rated) and additional leave over Christmas.
• A dedicated wellbeing day for you to take at any time and three days (pro-rated) paid leave for volunteering or study each year.
• Training and professional development, including termly staff development days.
• Support from our wellbeing working group and access to an employee assistance programme.
• Opportunity to join working groups with other colleagues from across the organisation as well as wider networks such as the Fair Education Alliance.
• Flexibility in working hours.
• Additional sick pay and compassionate leave policies.

Safeguarding:

Villiers Park Educational Trust is committed to safeguarding and to providing a safe and supportive environment, which secures the well-being and best outcomes for the young people with whom we work.

Safeguarding is embedded in all aspects of Villiers Park's work and integral to the commitment we make to our schools, partners and the young people and communities we serve and work with. All employees and volunteers are expected to share this commitment by adhering to our organisational safeguarding procedures, attending regular in-house training and keeping up to date with developments in policies and legislation. All employees and volunteers will also agree to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Services check and successfully complete our mandatory online training courses including NSPCC Safeguarding in Schools and PREVENT training.

About The Role

We are looking for a passionate and dedicated individual to join the Royal British Legion as a Poppy Appeal Manager for Essex on a 6 month Fixed Term contract. This role offers a unique opportunity to coordinate all aspects of the award winning Poppy Appeal in your area, working closely with the Regional Poppy Appeal Manager to meet agreed income, expenditure, and contribution targets. You will manage relationships with local supporters, partners, and volunteers, ensuring they have the resources and support they need to maximise fundraising efforts and make a lasting impact.

Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.

In this role, you’ll have the exciting opportunity to build and nurture corporate partnerships, working alongside a passionate team to achieve shared goals. Your relationship-building skills will ensure a positive experience for everyone involved, from volunteers to corporate partners, while representing the Royal British Legion in your local community and engaging with key stakeholders.

You’ll also be responsible for recruiting and inducting new Poppy Appeal Organisers, helping them thrive, and coordinating the Poppy Appeal launch, including fun PR and media activities. As a local representative of the Royal British Legion, you’ll keep stakeholders updated and play a key part in our outreach efforts. While there will be some evening and weekend work, we’re dedicated to ensuring that you maintain a healthy work-life balance.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who loves building relationships, planning events, and is passionate about supporting the Armed Forces community. While experience in financial management is helpful, it’s not essential, we’re really looking for someone who is committed to the cause and excited to connect with others.

At the Royal British Legion, we know the importance of flexibility, so we offer options like our 9-day fortnight while also considering other flexible working arrangements to suit your needs. We want you to feel supported in balancing work with life’s other joys!

You will be expected to travel regularly in the course of your work including regularly round Essex. You will be contracted to your home address, where you will be expected to work, when not travelling. Occasional travel outside the county will be required, including overnight stays (typically 1–2 nights per year) to attend training or conferences. Please be aware a full UK driving licence is required for this role.

Providing a supporting statement is optional. If you decide to include one, it’s a helpful way to show how your background, whether through previous roles or transferable skills that connects with the key parts of this role. You might want to highlight things like working with budgets, building positive relationships, and juggling multiple priorities. Please also note that due to the nature of this role, we do not expect leave to be taken during the months of October and November unless in exceptional circumstances.

Employee benefits include -

- 28 day’s paid holiday (plus bank holidays), increasing with service, with optional annual leave purchase scheme of up to 5 working days
- Very generous pension contributions, with Employer contributions ranging from 6% to 10%
- A range of flexible working options may be available, depending on your role and the needs of RBL.
- Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential counselling, financial and legal advice
- A range of courses delivered by learning specialists to support your development goals and objectives.
- Opportunities to volunteer.
- Travel loans, Cycle to Work, and more!

For more detailed information about the role, please see the Job Description attached to our direct advert. Our teams take a personalised approach to shortlisting, which is carried out without the use of AI and is based on the evidence provided in your application against the essential and desirable criteria in the Person Specification.

RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics.

As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interview schemes for candidates who declare an Armed Forces connection and/or a disability. However, candidates are only eligible for this scheme if their application clearly demonstrates that they meet all of the essential criteria listed in the Person Specification for the role.

We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role(s). Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.