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Are you passionate about creating memorable experiences and building meaningful connections? Do you thrive in a busy environment where no two days are the same? If so, we want you!
As our Supporter Engagement Coordinator, you'll be an important point of contact, ensuring our audience members and supporters experience top-notch care and engagement. You'll play a critical role in our mission by coordinating events, managing communications, and supporting our vibrant community. You will ensure that the data on the College's CRM system is up to date and accurate.
You will have the following
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Customer Service Excellence: Proven experience delivering high-quality customer care, ideally in a fundraising, or educational setting. Ability to handle enquiries and complaints with professionalism and empathy.
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CRM and Data Management: Strong working knowledge of CRM systems (we use Beacon) including data entry, segmentation, and reporting. Experience with data imports/exports and maintaining data accuracy.
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Event Coordination: Experience planning and delivering events, including logistics, venue liaison, catering, and AV coordination. Comfortable acting as Duty Manager and supporting evening lectures and events.
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Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage supporters, respond to enquiries, and write engaging responses.
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Digital Literacy: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook), Eventbrite, and online giving platforms. Comfortable using digital tools to manage bookings, communications, and supporter journeys.
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Organisational Skills: Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritise effectively, and meet deadlines. Strong attention to detail.
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Team Collaboration: Experience working collaboratively across departments and with volunteers. Willingness to support colleagues and contribute to a positive team culture.
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Friendly, approachable, and professional manner.
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Enthusiastic about public engagement and supporter care.
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Flexible and adaptable, with a willingness to work occasional evenings.
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Proactive and solution-focused, with a commitment to continuous improvement.
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Experience in a fundraising or engagement role within a charity, or educational organisation (desirable)
Gresham College is a charity which provides high-quality free education to the public across a broad range of subjects.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
What if your next major gift could help accelerate research that changes the world?
The University of Oxford has entered an exciting period of growth in its philanthropic ambitions through the Oxford Excellence campaign. We are expanding our Development and Alumni Engagement team to help connect visionary donors with the research, people and ideas capable of addressing some of the world’s most significant challenges.
We are looking for a Senior Development Executive to join our Mathematical, Physical and Life Sciences (MPLS) Development team.
Location: Oxford, with hybrid working options
Salary: £49,119 – £58,265 per annum, with possible extension to £63,489 including an Oxford University Weighting of £1,730 per year (pro rata).
Contract: Permanent, full time
About Us
Spanning the historic streets of the "city of dreaming spires", the University of Oxford has been ranked the world’s leading university for ten consecutive years. A place where centuries of tradition meet world-changing innovation, we offer you the chance to shape the future while working in an inspiring environment that promotes excellence. Apply now to become part of our extraordinary legacy.
Development and Alumni Engagement (DAE) builds enduring relationships with alumni, philanthropists, foundations, corporations and other partners to secure support for Oxford's academic priorities.
What We Offer
Working at the University of Oxford offers a range of benefits, including:
- 38 days of annual leave, inclusive of public holidays, with options to purchase additional leave.
- One of the most generous family leave schemes in UK higher education, offering up to 26 weeks of full-pay maternity and adoption leave, plus 12 weeks of full-pay paternity/partner leave.
- Hybrid and flexible working options.
- An excellent contributory pension scheme.
- Affordable and sustainable commuting options, including cycle and season-ticket schemes.
- Access to Oxford's extensive social, cultural and sporting community.
- Excellent opportunities for professional development within an experienced and collaborative fundraising environment.
About the Role
As Senior Development Executive, you will manage a portfolio of approximately 80–100 donors and prospective donors, developing thoughtful cultivation, solicitation and stewardship strategies that build lasting philanthropic relationships.
Working closely with senior academics, University leaders and development colleagues, you will translate ambitious scientific priorities into compelling opportunities for philanthropy. You will build relationships with high-net-worth individuals and other prospective funders, with opportunities to personally solicit gifts at the six- and seven-figure level.
This highly relational role calls for judgement, curiosity and first-class communication. You will become a trusted partner to donors and colleagues, helping secure significant philanthropic investment in Oxford’s Mathematical, Physical and Life Sciences.
About You
You will bring:
- Proven fundraising experience, including direct involvement in securing six- and/or seven-figure major gifts
- Experience building relationships with major donors and managing a substantial donor pipeline
- The ability to develop effective cultivation, solicitation and stewardship strategies
- Experience working collaboratively with senior stakeholders and subject-matter experts
- Outstanding communication skills and the confidence and diplomacy to engage donors, academics and senior leaders
- A genuine interest in science, research and the work of MPLS
Application Process
To apply, please upload:
- A covering letter/supporting statement
- Your CV
- Details of two referees
The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Wednesday, 14 October 2026.
Interviews will take place in the week commencing Monday, 19 October 2026 and will be held face-to-face.
Join us at an important moment for philanthropy at Oxford and help turn ambitious ideas into opportunities for lasting global impact.
We raise funds in support of the University’s academic priorities, securing donations for all aspects of academic and student endeavour.



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Battersea is in an exciting phase of innovation and transformation as we embark on the second year of our five-year strategy. With increased investment in income generation, which started in 2025, we continue to expand our team to drive the growth necessary to achieve our organisational goals. Our fundraising team bridges the journey of the animals in our care with the wider public, demonstrating how their contributions enable us to support every dog and cat. We now have several new roles within this team to further our mission.
Legacy and In-Memory income is vital for Battersea and gifts left to us in Wills account for over 40% of our total income. We’ve seen significant growth in this area thanks to the sector-leading work of our ambitious team and the success of our wider fundraising programme. It’s therefore an exciting time to join the Legacy and In-Memory fundraising team.
The Legacy and In Memory Stewardship Officer will help to support and deliver our Legacy and In Memory stewardship programme, working closely with the Senior Stewardship Officer to ensure the smooth and effective management of day-to-day activity, reporting, and stewardship campaigns.
What we can offer you:
In return for your commitment to our cause and to recognise the value of our employees, Battersea offers a range of benefits to support the wellbeing of our employees. These include:
- 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year.
- Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes.
- Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources.
- Generous pension contributions - up to 10% employer contribution.
- Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture every year.
- Annual interest-free season ticket loans.
We are also committed to providing learning and development to our employees. During your time with us, we provide support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring and much more.
Our hybrid working model:
We operate a 50% onsite hybrid working model, with our office-based staff splitting their time between site based and home working. This enables our office-based staff to balance the benefits of home working with onsite collaboration and maintaining a connection to our cause.
Diversity and inclusion:
We are committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive experience for all staff, volunteers and trustees and those hoping to join us. We operate an anonymised shortlisting process and actively seek to ensure our process is fair and equitable for all.
We understand the value of diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences to help us deliver even more for our dogs and cats, and we welcome applicants from all sections of the community.
As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we will ask about any adjustments you may need at application and/or interview stage, and if you are offered a role with us, we’ll talk to you about any workplace adjustments you may need to help you perform at your best. Greyscale copies of the recruitment pack are also available on request.
More about us:
At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love, expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them. Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.
Acceptable use of AI:
At Battersea, we value expertise. We recognise each candidate that applies to us will have a range of expertise they can offer us, so we want to hear about this in your own words. We understand the support that generative artificial intelligence (AI) software can offer but it can also lead to numerous applications presenting as generic and impersonal. This makes it difficult to gain understanding of your unique experience.
To best showcase yourself, we encourage you to write your responses without the assistance of AI. If you require the use of AI software to aid in completing your application, we ask you use the generative responses as a prompt for writing your answers and avoid copying and pasting. You must also ensure the information presented in your application accurately reflects your experience.
Closing date: 5th October 2026
All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.
Interview date(s):
First Round Interviews (via MS Teams): 12th October 2026
Second Round Interviews (in person): 19th October 2026
For more information about the role, please download our Recruitment pack.
Battersea is here for every dog and cat, and has been since 1860. We believe that every dog and cat deserves the best.



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About Us
Bridges Outcomes Partnerships (BOP) is a not-for-profit social enterprise that works alongside Government, community groups and specialist Delivery partners to design and deliver vital services that support people to improve their lives, in areas ranging from housing and employment to education and health & wellbeing.
The role of BOP spans project development (working with Government and others to design and launch the service), project management (coordinating the delivery phase, managing performance, and liaising with the various stakeholders) and project finance (funding the project until it starts to earn outcomes payments). Our own funding comes from a group of pioneering social investors, including The Office for Civil Society, Big Society Capital, Pilotlight, Trust for London, who, like us, are motivated by improving lives and changing the system for the better.
About the opportunity
As a cross-team housing caseworker, you will work alongside individuals who are at risk of homelessness, often during times of heightened stress and uncertainty. Rather than focusing solely on immediate needs, your approach will centre around building trust, listening to each person’s story, and helping them take informed, practical steps toward safe and sustainable housing.
Alongside housing support, you will help people address wider support needs, including finances, health, wellbeing and life skills.
You’ll work across our network of charity partners, bringing vital capacity and support to local teams during times of increased demand or staff shortages. Your flexible, compassionate presence ensures that people continue to receive timely, high-quality support, no matter where they first reach out.
This role is fundamentally about partnership: with the people you support, the services you collaborate with, and the teams you join. You’ll help individuals understand their housing rights and choices, navigate local systems, and build the confidence and skills needed to move forward independently. Together, we aim to not just relieve homelessness, but prevent it, by enabling people to secure lasting solutions that meet their needs.
Key Responsibilities
1. Listening, Assessing and Planning Together
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Work in partnership with individuals to understand their current housing situation, risks, and immediate concerns.
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Co-create Housing Plans that reflect each person's strengths, goals, and preferences, while identifying practical next steps toward secure housing.
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Identify when specialist or longer-term support may be needed and work collaboratively to make appropriate referrals.
2. Empowering Through Support and Connection
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Build trusting, non-judgemental relationships that respect each individual’s dignity and lived experience.
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Support people to access housing options, benefits, and other community services that promote long-term stability.
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Encourage and enable self-advocacy, while offering reassurance and guidance throughout the journey.
3. Navigating Systems and Opening Doors
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Maintain a strong understanding of local resources across housing, welfare, employment, and wellbeing.
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Connect people with the right services at the right time, advocating where needed to remove barriers to access.
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Help individuals build the skills and confidence to engage with public services independently.
4. Working Across Charity Partners
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Be deployed across different partner organisations within our charity network, responding to local pressures and adapting quickly to diverse environments.
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Provide short- to medium-term casework that enhances existing team capacity and ensures continuity of support for people at risk of homelessness.
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Maintain high standards of person-centred support regardless of setting or location.
5. Information Sharing and Case Recording
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Keep accurate and respectful records of client engagement, plans, and outcomes using agreed systems.
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Follow all data protection and confidentiality protocols, contributing to a culture of trust and transparency.
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Share insights that support continuous service improvement and learning across partners.
6. Collaboration and Partnership Working
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Work constructively with colleagues from across public, voluntary, and community sectors to coordinate holistic support.
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Represent the service positively, contributing to shared efforts in preventing and relieving homelessness.
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Communicate openly and clearly with internal teams and external partners to align support and improve outcomes.
7. Promoting Inclusion and Long-Term Independence
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Support individuals to build resilience and reduce isolation through access to meaningful activities, networks, and learning opportunities.
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Champion inclusive, strength-based approaches that support people to regain control and plan for a more secure future.
8. Safety and Wellbeing
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Adhere to all organisational health and safety procedures, taking personal responsibility for your own safety and that of others.
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Apply safeguarding principles and respond appropriately to risk and concern in community settings.
9. Team Learning and Development
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Engage in supervision, reflection, and training opportunities across partner teams.
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Share learning and insights from placements to contribute to service development.
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Stay open to feedback and committed to your own professional growth and development.
Person Specification
We are looking for someone who is compassionate, adaptable, and committed to supporting people through difficult times. You don’t need to have worked in a specific role or sector, but your approach, attitude, and transferable skills will be key to making a difference.
Essential Skills and Approach
· Person-centred and empathetic: You build trusting, respectful relationships with people by actively listening, showing empathy, and valuing their lived experiences.
· Skilled communicator: You are confident in engaging with people from all backgrounds, both in-person and in writing. You communicate clearly and with sensitivity, whether speaking with individuals, team members, or external partners.
· Collaborative by nature: You enjoy working as part of a wider network and are comfortable adapting to different team cultures and approaches. You value joint working and see the bigger picture.
· Solution-focused and proactive: You can identify practical next steps and help people make progress, even when the situation is complex or fast-changing. You don’t wait for problems to escalate—you act early to prevent crisis.
· Organised and reliable: You manage your time well, stay on top of casework, and follow through on commitments. You’re able to prioritise effectively and remain calm under pressure.
· Digitally confident: You’re comfortable using digital tools and systems to keep clear, accurate records and to communicate professionally.
· Flexible and resilient: You can work independently across different locations and services, adjusting to new environments and handling change with a positive attitude.
Desirable (but not essential)
· Familiarity with housing systems, homelessness prevention, or community support services whether through work, volunteering, or lived experience.
· Knowledge of local services or networks that support people with housing, welfare, health, or employment needs.
· Experience using case management or database systems to record support activity. housing and support databases or case management systems.
What we will offer you
• We are a flexible employer and we will support you to ensure you achieve a healthy work life balance.
• You will be joining an incredibly dedicated, vibrant, dynamic and talented team of people who are deeply passionate about services which improve people’s lives and public sector reform.
• You will get 25 days’ annual leave plus 8 days for bank holidays plus a birthday leave day and 2 additional ‘gifted’ day/s between Christmas and New Year.
• We offer a Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme.
• We offer 4 x Life Insurance, Income Protection Insurance and Wellbeing benefits & resources.
• We also offer Private Medical Insurance on successful completion of your probation period (for permanent roles)
• You will be able to access Learning and Development opportunities.
Application process/next steps
PLEASE NOTE: We are only accepting applications through our recruitment platform Applied.
You’ll answer some questions that are related to the day-to-day job and will be asked to upload your CV. Your answers will go through our sift process: all answers will be anonymised, randomised and then reviewed by a panel of reviewers.
NB To keep your response personal and genuine, we ask that you don't use AI tools (like Chat GPT or others) to answer the applications - we're looking for your own voice and experience to come through.
If you are shortlisted, we’ll invite you to the next step, which will be first and second round interviews with some of our colleagues.
Bridges Outcomes Partnerships is an equal opportunities employer and ensures that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, or race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and will make reasonable adjustments for any part of the recruitment process for candidates who meet the minimum criteria for the role. Please note, for this particular role candidates will require Right to Work in the UK.
We're a not-for-profit social enterprise. We work with partners to create people-powered partnerships that get better outcomes for people & the planet



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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
The Opportunity
GOD TV are looking to build our Partnerships call team in the UK. We are looking for dedicated Christians who would like the opportunity tobe part of a dynamictelephone call team committed to sharing the Gospel throughout the globe and serving our viewers both in prayer and creating opportunities for them to partner with us.
This is an opportunity to work from home and connect with GOD TV’s viewers via the phone with a variety of calls from across the US, the UK, Europe and the Nordic regions via phone & social media.
The Role
This role is a telephone based fundraising role. As a Partnership Co-ordinator you will be part of the UK Partnerships team. It will be your job to build mutually beneficial relationships with new and existing contacts over the phone. You will learn all about GOD TV and the powerful testimonies we receive, and will communicate with our partners to encourage them, share these stories and to increase financial support.
Responsibilities include making calls to ensure the re-engagement of lapsed donors, increasing regular giving and asking people to give new gifts. This is done from a perspective of creating ‘God’ appropriate opportunities for people to give into and not a sales approach, but as part of your role you will be expected to bring in new income and have an annual target to meet.
You will be expected to think of creative ideas to help grow and sustain GOD TV’s donation income alongside your team.
Why This Role
This is more than a fundraising position; it is a front-line ministry role at a pivotal moment in GOD TV’s history. As a Partnership Co-ordinator you serve as the face of GOD TV, building and maintaining strong relationships with the partners who engage with this ministry.
For a professional who excels in communication and finds deep fulfilment in prayer, this role offers the rare chance to use your career to directly advance the Gospel. You will join a high-energy, supportive team where your daily conversations have a tangible, eternal impact on millions of homes worldwide.
Please download the full Job Description for more information.
Genuine Occupational Requirement
Due to the nature and strategic influence of this role, we believe that there is a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) for this role to be fulfilled by a practicing and committed Christian believer.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
University College, Oxford (Univ), is seeking an ambitious and experienced fundraising professional to lead and develop our established regular and individual giving programme.
It is an exciting time to join the College and become part of our high-performing, supportive fundraising and alumni relations team.
The well-established regular giving programme has a strong track record from telephone fundraising appeals to direct mail, online campaigns, Giving Days and face-to-face asks. Regular giving makes an important contribution to the College providing crucial support for core activities enabling us to continue to deliver world-class teaching, research and student support.
The post-holder will take strategic ownership of regular and individual giving, developing targeted campaigns to increase participation, grow philanthropic income and strengthen long-term relationships with alumni and friends. You will also lead the development and stewardship of the 1249 Society, using data and donor insight to increase membership and retention.
The post-holder will need to be a self-starter who is highly organised, innovative and able to work on their own initiative. You will have a keen eye for detail, strong data skills, excellent communication skills and the ability to communicate with a wide range of people with tact and sensitivity.
This post is offered on a full-time or part-time basis. We offer a generous annual leave allowance, free lunch, an employee assistance programme and a range of other benefits.
If you're looking for a busy role where every day is varied and challenging, this could be the perfect role for you.
For more information about how to apply, please read the Further Particulars below or click the “Redirect to recruiter” button above.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
WHO WE ARE
University Hospitals Birmingham Charity consists of four hospital charities supporting some of the busiest hospitals in Birmingham – Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, Heartlands Hospital, Good Hope Hospital and Solihull Hospital.
Being in hospital can be really tough physically and emotionally. This is why our hospital charities do as much as they can to help patients and their families feel as supported as possible during their treatment.
Each hospital charity provides the added extras that are "over and above" what the NHS can fund as standard. This includes life-saving equipment, state-of-the-art facilities, training and research, as well as free accommodation and patient comforts.
Across UHB Charity we are currently raising funds for a Total Body PET CT Scanner as well as our Children's and Newborn Appeals and Home from Home accommodation for civilians and military personnel, to name just a few.
As a Legacy Administrator you will help us raise much needed funds that will make a real difference to our patients and their families.
JOB SUMMARY
This role is primarily based at Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, with the expectation of occasional travel to other hospital sites.
This post is within the Fundraising Team at University Hospitals Birmingham Charity, which is the official charity of Heartlands Hospital, Good Hope Hospital, Solihull Hospital and the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham.
This is a new role within the Charity Team. In this role, you will be a crucial part in ensuring that all legacies to the charity are administered in a timely and sensitive manner, maintaining and building great relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
This role will involve occasional evening and weekend work at charity events and events organised by our supporters.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES
- Work with the Senior Fundraising Officer responsible for Legacies to actively manage a varied caseload
- Handle a mixture of pecuniary, residuary and reversionary legacy cases
- Tailor your approach to each case depending on the circumstances, having a flexible approach whilst ensuring that all gifts are administered in a timely manner
- Work to optimise University Hospitals Birmingham Charity legacy income where appropriate
- Ensure that all bequests to UHB Charity are received and utilised, in accordance with UHB Charity policies
- Maintain your knowledge of current legislation
- Play an active role in the wider legacy team and promoting Gifts in Wills where necessary
- Working alongside the Stewardship Team, ensuring accurate data inputting and correspondence both written and verbal with supporters
- Managing and prioritising unpredictable and frequently interrupted busy workload.
- Working with and deliver clear objectives and key performance indicators.
- Proactively contributing to the achievement of targets and the ongoing fundraising success of the Charity as a whole and to be a supportive, effective and collegiate team member.
COMMUNICATION
- Relaying accurate and timely information to the fundraising team, communications team, grants team and stewardship team. Communicating with donors and fundraisers.
- Dealing with enquiries from the general public, disseminating information and ensuring that the appropriate action is taken, whilst maintaining the Charity’s policies and procedures
ORGANISATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Maintaining Raiser's Edge donor management system. Accurate data inputting of donations, fundraising, thank you letters and general archiving, production and upkeep of databases.
PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Ability to present oneself in a professional manner as a representative of the hospital and the charity.
- To maintain confidentiality in all aspects of duty including fundraiser and donor data.
- To assist in maintaining accurate records and to complete and return as requested statistical data.
- To maintain an accurate effective database, recording essential information and providing statistical data in accordance with guidelines and policy using Raiser's Edge, Microsoft Office, Word and Access.
- To represent the Charity in a variety of different contexts and to a variety of different audiences.
- To ensure that a positive image of the hospital and the Charity is projected at all times.
- To hold a flexible approach to working hours (the role will require the post holder to work evenings and weekends as necessary).
- To hold a flexible approach to work when asked to take on other fundraising or admin duties when the team needs to cover holidays, or at times of workload pressure.
- To adopt a supportive and collegiate approach when working with the fundraising team and other colleagues within the hospital.
The Legacy Administrator will also carry out other projects and duties as directed by the Head of Fundraising, Director of Fundraising and Charity Chief Executive.
NOTES:
This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities but more an outline framework against which the post holder will be given flexibility to define the detail. Any changes will be the subject of consultation with the post holder.
All employees must adhere to and perpetuate Charity Policies and Procedures relating to:
- Health and Safety
- No Smoking at Work
- Equal Opportunities in Employment, including responsibilities under the Disability Discrimination Act.
Your attention is drawn to the confidential nature of information collected within the NHS. The unauthorised use or disclosure of patient or other personal information is a dismissible offence and in the case of computerised information could result in a prosecution for an offence or action for civil damages under the Data Protection Act 1984.
Please note that employees are employed directly by the Charity and not the NHS.
Employees of the Charity are eligible to join a defined contribution pension scheme, to which the Charity will contribute 8% of an employee’s annual salary in addition to employee contributions.
Employees of the Charity are eligible for enhanced maternity and sickness pay.
Employees of the Charity receive 27 days holiday per year, plus Bank Holidays.
SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE and ABILITY
Essential
- Excellent written skills with first class spelling
- Use of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint along with other software packages
- Ability to ensure accurate data inputting
- Ability to work independently and under pressure, prioritising work to meet deadlines
- Ability to deal with heavy, unpredictable workloads
- Ability to set up and maintain organisational systems
- Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the charity
- Problem solving
- Record keeping
- Non-judgemental attitude
- Accepts responsibility for own decisions
- Ability to represent the Charity at events and functions
- Good interpersonal skills and ability to
- influence people at all levels
- Understanding and respect for the importance of patient confidentiality
- GCSE English Language or equivalent
- GCSE Mathematics or equivalent
Desirable
- Educated to degree level or equivalent
- Qualification in community fundraising, corporate fundraising, communications, PR or marketing
- Membership of the Institute of Fundraising
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Experience and understanding of charity legacy administration
- Ability to communicate clearly, assertively and compassionately with Executors, solicitors and bereaved family and friends
- High level of numeracy skills in order to approve complex Estate Accounts and tax calculations
- Experience of operating in a modern digital workplace, including using digital tools to work collaboratively and productively
- Experience of working on own initiative
Desirable
- Experience of working with donors and fundraisers
- Raiser's Edge donor database experience
- Experience of working and consulting with patients and/or the public
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Essential
- A team player with a flexible approach
- Available to work out of hours if required.
Desirable
- Car driver with a clean licence
Changing lives and saving lives for patients, families and staff at our hospitals



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About Spear
Spear is a national youth employment charity. The award-winning Spear Programme was launched over 20 years ago, and is now running in 18 Spear Centres across the country, equipping unemployed 16–24-year-olds facing barriers to employment with the skills and mindset they need to secure work and thrive in work and life.
Please see the 'Work with us’ pack for more information.
About the role
We're looking for an ambitious, proactive and relationship-driven individual who excels at securing strategic, long-term corporate partnerships that drive the growth and impact of Spear. Joining our dynamic and growing Corporate Partnerships team, you will play a key role in developing and stewarding high-value partnerships that generate significant income and enable Spear to reach more young people facing barriers to employment.
This role is ideal for someone with strong business development and relationship management skills, who enjoys working both strategically and hands-on to generate income, develop compelling partnership opportunities and build lasting relationships with corporate supporters.
Key Information
- Salary: from £40,000
- Full-Time (4 days considered) permanent role
- Annual leave: 28 days annual leave (including Christmas gift days) plus bank holidays, increasing with long service
- Closing Date: We interview on a rolling basis throughout the application period, and may close the role early if we find the right candidate
If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of the recruitment process, please let us know.
Person Specification
- A practising Christian, passionate about Spear's values and mission, with a desire to engage and inspire corporate partners to support young people facing barriers to employment into sustainable work.
- Significant experience (ideally at a senior level) in corporate fundraising, corporate social responsibility, business development or strategic partnerships.
- Proven ability to raise funds, develop business partnerships or drive sales. Excellent client management using CRM tools such as Salesforce are desirable.
- An excellent communicator with strong relational skills and the confidence and ability to develop a rapport with and positively influence a variety of people from diverse backgrounds in the corporate space.
- Excellent writing skills, attention to detail and accuracy, including the ability to produce compelling proposals for a professional, corporate audience.
- Demonstration of leadership capabilities; proactive, responsive and a self-starter. Ability to manage multiple priorities to meet targets and deadlines.
- Strong numerical, reporting and organizational skills, including the ability to establish appropriate and effective processes and structures.
- Line Management experience desirable but not essential.
Faith Expressions
Spear is a Christian charity, working in a range of settings, in partnership with people from all faiths and none. Although the Spear programme itself has no faith element, Our Christian faith underpins everything we do; it motivates and sustains us and is core to our mission. Prayer and worship are embedded into our daily working practises, and all staff are required to lead a team prayer meeting from time to time. As such, there is a Genuine Occupational Requirement for our team to be practising Christians – our team share a belief in a triune God and we welcome applications from people of all denominations and expressions of Christianity.
Spear is a dynamic, growing youth employment charity that coaches young people to overcome barriers and thrive in work and life.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Title: Supporter Experience Officer - VAC173
Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week (flexible working by agreement). It is expected that work will sometimes be required outside normal working hours. However, time off in lieu is offered in accordance with the policies and procedures.
Salary: Circa £30,000 per annum
Contract: Fixed Term 12 Months (Maternity Cover)
Deadline: Wednesday 30th September 2026
Interviews to take place: CV's will be considered as they are received. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted by telephone in the first instance.
Location: Leeds Hospitals Charity offices with occasional opportunity to work from home.
Please include a cover letter or short supporting statement explaining why you're interested in joining Leeds Hospitals Charity and how your skills, experience and values make you a great fit for the role.
Who are Leeds Hospitals Charity?
Leeds Hospitals Charity is proud to support Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. At Leeds Hospitals Charity, we work with NHS staff to improve the experience of patients and families. We are passionate about healthcare and about making our hospitals amazing. We bring together thousands of donors to make a meaningful difference for patients across Yorkshire, funding life-saving equipment, treatments, rare disease research and vital comforts where they are needed most.
Why This Role?
The Supporter Experience Officer plays a key role in delivering an outstanding, person-centered experience for supporters, patients, volunteers and staff. As a first point of contact, the postholder will provide excellent supporter care through the management of enquiries, donations, supporter communications and stewardship activities.
Your role will support the delivery and continuous improvement of supporter journeys, helping to ensure supporters receive timely, relevant and engaging communications that build loyalty, strengthen relationships and encourage long-term support. The Supporter Experience Officer will also provide volunteer co-ordination and operational support, contributing to an efficient, responsive and supporter focused fundraising team.
What We’re Looking For
- Experience delivering excellent customer service, supporter care or stakeholder engagement within a charity, healthcare, public sector or commercial environment.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with supporters, volunteers, patients, colleagues and other stakeholders.
- Experience managing enquiries and communications across multiple channels, including telephone, email and digital platforms.
- Excellent organisational and administrative skills, including record management, donation processing and maintaining accurate documentation.
- Experience using CRM databases and Microsoft Office applications for data management, reporting and supporter administration.
- Strong attention to detail, with a commitment to maintaining high standards of data quality, accuracy, confidentiality and GDPR compliance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Act as a first point of contact for supporters, responding to enquiries professionally and providing an outstanding supporter experience across all communication channels.
- Manage supporter records and administrative processes, including donation processing, Gift Aid administration, data management, reporting and supporter stewardship, ensuring accuracy, compliance and timely donor thanking.
- Build and maintain positive relationships with supporters, patients, volunteers and Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust staff, strengthening engagement, loyalty and connection to the charity’s impact.
- Lead the development and continuous improvement of supporter journeys, using feedback and insight to enhance satisfaction, retention and improve fundraising outcomes.
- Co-ordinate volunteer recruitment, induction, training, support and task allocation, ensuring volunteers have a positive and rewarding experience while maximising their contribution.
Full Job Description can be found on our website.
Benefits:
· 27 days holiday a year plus bank holidays with the option to buy additional holiday.
· Flexible and Hybrid Working
· Annual pay review
· Birthday Day (Paid day off on your Birthday)
· Additional holidays based on length of service
· Volunteering Days
· Unlimited access to our online Learning & Development Portal
· Pension scheme- 5% employer contribution
· Health & Wellbeing support including:
o access to Employee Assistance Programmes and trained Mental Health First Aiders
· Life Insurance Protection
· Cyclescheme
· NHS Blue Light Card and Discounts
As a Disability Confident Employer we commit to offering all applicants who consider themselves to have a disability an interview if they demonstrate they possess the essential skills and experience required for the role. Please advise on your covering letter if you consider yourself to have a disability.
Leeds Hospitals Charity is committed to creating and fostering a culture that promotes safeguarding and the welfare of all children and adults at risk. Our recruitment practices support this by ensuring all employment positions are subject to a fair, and robust recruitment process, relevant to the role. This may include interviews, assessments, pre‑employment checks, including DBS checks, references, and an appropriate probationary period.
Thank you for taking the time to apply for our position. We appreciate your interest in Leeds Hospitals Charity.
We support NHS staff to deliver the best care for over a million patients and their families each year.
Northern Ballet is looking for an organised, proactive and detail-focused Development Executive to join our friendly and ambitious fundraising team.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is a confident communicator, with experience in administration, fundraising or customer service who is looking to develop their career in arts fundraising. You’ll play an important role in growing support for Northern Ballet, nurturing relationships with our supporters and helping the Development team run smoothly.
What you’ll do
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Support the growth and administration of our Patron and individual giving programmes
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Help deliver engaging supporter stewardship
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Support donor and corporate events in Leeds and across the UK.
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Maintain accurate supporter and donor information within our Spektrix CRM database
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Support fundraising campaigns, appeals, trust and foundation applications, research and reporting
- Coordinate meetings, donor visits, backstage experiences, rehearsals and other supporter activities
- Provide high-quality administrative support and contribute to improving systems and supporter experience
- Work collaboratively across the organisation and support performances and events, including some evening and weekend work.
Why join Northern Ballet?
You’ll be part of a small, collaborative and purpose-driven team where your contribution really matters. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn, grow and make a meaningful impact through the work of one of the UK’s leading ballet companies.
Northern Ballet is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. We are a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.
Northern Ballet is the UK's foremost narrative ballet company.



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Events and Community Fundraising Assistant
Job description and person specification
Imagine being told that you, or someone you love, is losing their sight. In that moment, two profound questions demand urgent answers:
· Can this be stopped?
· How will I live my life?
Currently, research into preventing and treating sight loss is chronically underfunded, receiving a mere 1.2% of publicly funded health research grants: people who are blind or vision impaired are three times more likely to experience loneliness and isolation than the general population.
We find and fund the brilliant minds and bright ideas that put change in sight. Our researchers are at the forefront, making breakthroughs and discoveries that will prevent, treat and cure eye disease. The partnerships we build and initiatives we support are changing life for blind and vision impaired people.
We are Fight for Sight: we won’t stop until we: Save Sight. Change Lives.
We have a clear ambition and have the support of well-respected and highly engaged ambassadors.
We are now looking for experienced, committed, and creative individuals to join our dynamic team to help realise a new five-year growth strategy. If you want to be part of something impactful, we’d love to hear from you.
The Events and Community Fundraising Assistant will work within the Events and Community team, that sits within the wider Fundraising department.
We are looking for someone with strong time management, multi-tasking skills and importantly, a curious mind that would like to develop their skills in relationship and events and community fundraising.
Responsible to: Events and Community Fundraising Manager
Direct reports: None
Working hours and contract: This is a permanent full-time role (35 hours per week). We will consider part-time and flexible arrangements.
Salary: £25,711 - £26,500 (depending on experience)
Location: Central London with some remote working. A minimum of two days required in the office (50 Leman Street, London, E1 8HQ) and external meetings and events as required.
How to Apply:
Please submit your CV and a cover letter, with the subject header: Events and Community Fundraising Assistant application to our recruitment inbox.
Your cover letter should include a supporting statement (max two pages) comprising why you think you are an ideal candidate for the role, what applicable experience you’ll bring and why you want to work for Fight for Sight.
Closing date for applications: 9am, Monday 28 September 2026
Early applications are encouraged. We will be shortlisting and interviewing on a rolling basis; therefore, we will close the vacancy as soon as we have found the right candidate.
The interview process is as follows:
· 1st interview: Online with recruiting manager and fundraising colleague
· 2nd interview and an informal meeting with colleagues: Face to face in London E1 8HQ with line manager and other members of the fundraising team
Role Responsibilities
· Steward and support fundraisers participating in challenge events and community activities, delivering excellent supporter care and ensuring a positive fundraising experience.
· Manage relationships with community fundraisers, including schools, local groups, Rotary Clubs, organisations and individuals, providing guidance and encouragement to maximise fundraising success.
· Coordinate and deliver community fundraising collections and awareness activities, including supermarket token schemes, train or tube station collections, and other one-day fundraising events.
· Organise volunteer coordination, cheerpoints and event-day logistics for flagship third-party events such as the London Marathon.
· Liaise with third-party event providers, ensuring timely participant registration on supplier consoles and accurate administration.
· Research, identify and engage schools, community organisations and local groups to generate new fundraising opportunities, building relationships through proactive outreach and stewardship.
· Manage the Events Inbox, responding to enquiries promptly and coordinating communications with supporters and event partners.
· Prepare and distribute fundraising materials to community groups and event participants in an efficient and timely manner.
· Work with suppliers to order new fundraising materials. Be responsible for managing and replenishing fundraising merchandise and stock.
· Source prizes and Gifts In Kind for community and challenge events.
· Represent the charity at fundraising events and activities as required.
Other
· Use a CRM database to effectively administer and manage event and community enquiries, activities and supporter communications.
· Answer inbound calls as part of the Head Office call team, and respond to or triage enquiries to be resolved in a timely manner.
· Work collaboratively across the charity to promote cross-selling and encourage supporters to get involved in other campaigns and initiatives.
· Become fully conversant with the aims and objectives of the organisation
· Keep up to date with developments and best practice within the fundraising sector, particularly in events and community fundraising.
· To work at all times in compliance with the Fundraising Regulator’s Code of Practice and data protection legislation.
Person specification
Desirable skills, knowledge & experience
· Minimum of one year work experience in a fast-paced administrative, customer service, fundraising or prospect research role.
· Strong use of Excel, Power Point and Word.
· Effective time-management with the ability to manage multiple workstreams and deadlines.
Personal qualities
· An understanding of and commitment to the sight loss community.
· Strong communication skills and presentation style.
· Flexibility and a practical, can-do attitude.
· Highly motivated and able to juggle a varied workload.
· Personable, with excellent listening skills.
· Excellent accuracy and attention to detail.
· Growth mindset
· Flexible and willing to work occasional evenings and weekends to support events.
Flexibility
The role description is a general outline of duties and responsibilities and may be amended as we grow. The post holder may be required to undertake other duties as may be reasonably required from time to time.
Important note: All applications must have the Right to Work in the UK.
Unfortunately, we do not have a sponsoring licence for non-UK employees which means that if you do not have a current, valid UK working permit, please do not apply, as we will not be able to consider your application.
Employee benefits
We value our staff and volunteers and want to make sure that they are supported in their work. Other benefits we also offer are:
· A great team and a supportive culture
· Employer pension contributions matching up to 10%, and death in service cover
· Generous parental leave
· Flexible/hybrid working options
· Apprenticeships scheme, study leave and financial support for training & development
· Cycle to work scheme, eye test vouchers, and a staff loan scheme, access to an Employee Assistance Program
· An active Social Committee and staff events
Accessibility
We believe in fostering an inclusive environment where all individuals, regardless of their abilities or circumstances, feel supported and valued. If you have any accessibility requirements or specific needs that you would like us to accommodate during the application process, please let us know. If you are unfamiliar with MS Teams and would like to familiarise yourself with the platform before the interview, we are more than happy to arrange a tech run- through to ensure your comfort and confidence.
Equal opportunities, diversity & inclusion
Don’t meet every single requirement? At Fight for Sight we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workforce, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every item in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles that we have.
We have an inclusive and accessible recruitment process, including any adjustments required to support people from diverse community groups.
Other information
We draw your attention to some important policies that govern the research that our charity funds. You can find these here.
Save Sight. Change Lives. At Fight for Sight, we fund world-class research that helps us better understand, diagnose, prevent and treat vision loss.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Take the next step in your fundraising career
Lauderdale House is looking for an experienced fundraiser who is ready for a role with more responsibility and the opportunity to help shape how fundraising develops across the organisation.
This is our first dedicated fundraising role, but you won't be starting from scratch. We have successful previous trust fundraising, established education and community programmes, previous individual donors and a large community of people with a long-standing connection to Lauderdale House.
Working closely with the Director, you'll help develop fundraising into a consistent and sustainable income stream, with a particular focus on Trusts & Foundations andIndividual & Legacy Giving.
You'll develop and manage a pipeline of trust and foundation applications, write compelling applications and reports, build relationships with funders and develop approaches to encourage longer-term support.
You'll also help establish our individual and legacy giving programme, researching and cultivating prospective donors, making fundraising approaches, developing donor stewardship and putting appropriate systems in place for donor data and Gift Aid.
Alongside this, you'll contribute to fundraising strategy, impact and evaluation, cases for support, fundraising communications, reporting and compliance.
About you
We're looking for someone with solid practical fundraising experience and a track record of securing income who is ready to take the next step in their career and possesses all or most of the following:
- a successful track record in fundraising relevant to this role, preferably in arts, heritage and/or community organisations;
- experience managing your own fundraising workload or portfolio with a good degree of independence;
- the confidence to use your judgement, make recommendations and move work forward without extensive day-to-day supervision;
- experience taking responsibility for fundraising targets or income goals;
- a strong understanding of fundraising trends, especially within the arts, heritage and community sectors;
- an understanding of the role of fundraising in organisational growth;
- knowledge of fundraising regulations, data protection, ethical standards and best practice;
- experience using CRM systems, databases or other tools for data mining and supporting prospecting;
- strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills and the confidence to develop relationships with funders, donors and prospective supporters;
- the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues who aren't fundraising specialists;
- excellent verbal and written communication skills;
- the ability to influence people and inspire trust;
- strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities;
- creative and lateral problem-solving skills and the ability to deal with the unexpected;
- a positive attitude and willingness to help where needed;
- confident use of Microsoft Office and the ability to learn other relevant software;
- excellent and accurate attention to detail;
- an interest in arts, heritage, education and/or community activity and the impact organisations such as Lauderdale House can have; and
- a commitment to equality and diversity.
You don't need to have previously been a Head of Fundraising or run an entire fundraising function. You might currently be a Fundraising Officer, Senior Fundraising Officer, Development Officer or similar and be ready for a role with more responsibility and scope to use your own judgement.
Above all, we're looking for someone who combines fundraising knowledge and real experience with initiative. You won't be expected to arrive knowing everything about Lauderdale House, but you should have enough fundraising experience to recognise opportunities, recommend a course of action and confidently take responsibility for delivering it.
About Lauderdale House
Lauderdale House is a Grade II* historic house in Waterlow Park, Highgate, brought to life as a busy arts, heritage, education and community centre. Around 80,000 people visit us each year, and in 2028 we will celebrate 50 years as an arts and education centre.
Salary: £37,818
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Holiday: 25 working days plus public holidays
Location: Lauderdale House, Waterlow Park, Highgate N6 – on-site, not suitable for remote or hybrid working
How to apply
Please send your CV and a covering letter to Director Katherine Ives, with the subject ‘Application for Fundraising Manager’.
Your covering letter should explain why the role interests you and how your experience meets the essential requirements. We'd particularly like to hear about fundraising work you have personally been responsible for and examples of income you have successfully helped to secure.
Please also include contact details for two referees and let us know at what point they may be contacted. We will not contact referees without your permission.
For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Director Katherine Ives.
We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.
Application deadline: 9am on 5 October
First interviews: w/c 12 October
Second interviews: w/c 19 October
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Supporter Care Officer (Fundraising)
The Royal Free Charity is seeking an ambitious, motivated and talented supporter care officer to join their fundraising team.
This is a fantastic opportunity to use your skills to make a real, visible difference to patients, staff and medical research across north London.
Role details
· Salary: £30,724 - £33,910 per annum - subject to skills and experience
· Hours of work: 37.5 hours a week over five days
· Base: Hybrid working for the foreseeable future, with regular attendance in the office two days a week, including Thursdays, at our central office:
- Pears Building, Pond Street, London, NW3 2PP
Other office days may be worked from other sites at:
- Barnet Hospital, Wellhouse Lane, Barnet, EN5 3DJ
- Chase Farm Hospital, 127 The Ridgeway, Enfield, EN2 8JL
The role
The supporter care officerwill report to the senior individual giving manager.
We are looking for a Supporter Care Officer to deliver an exceptional experience for our fundraising supporters, ensuring every interaction with Royal Free Charity is positive, engaging and supporter centred.
The postholder will combine excellent front-line supporter stewardship with a proactive approach to improving processes and ways of working, helping to ensure supporters receive the highest standard of care throughout their journey with us.
The team
Our dynamic fundraising department generated £4.5m through donations in 2025/26, and we are now preparing for an ambitious £50m fundraising campaign in support of a ground-breaking £100m cancer centre on the site of the Royal Free Hospital.
We pride ourselves on being a supporter-focused and agile function, working at the heart of the charity to deliver impact for patients and staff across our hospitals.
Responsible for attracting and retaining donors, and delivering an outstanding supporter experience, the fundraising department comprises three teams which work closely together to achieve our shared objectives:
- Our philanthropy & campaigns team builds relationships with individual philanthropists, trusts, foundations, corporate organisations and intermediaries, giving or facilitating donations of £10,000 or more to the charity each year. They lead major appeal activity for the charity, currently focused on our forthcoming cancer campaign, and special events to support these activities.
- Our public fundraising team harnesses the support and energy of individuals and groups, helping them to give back in the way that works for them. This includes committed giving, in memory support, gifts in wills, and fundraising events and challenges.
- The Fundraising Operations team develop and maintain the foundation to underpin and support the fundraising activity of the entire department, including campaign operations, data, governance, prospect research and stewardship.
Organisation
The Royal Free Charity stands at the threshold of its most important period of development.
Our vision is for everyone served by the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust (RFL) to have access to world-leading healthcare, delivered by a thriving workforce and driven by medical research with global impact.
We support over 17,000 NHS staff and two million patients across Barnet, Chase Farm, North Mid and Royal Free hospitals, as well as more than 30 NHS services.
Through the programmes, services and equipment we fund, we make a direct and lasting difference to patient care.
Equality, diversity and inclusion
As an equal opportunities employer, the Royal Free Charity is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates and encourage applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply.
We live our values of dedication, innovation, partnership, energy and respect in everything we do.
Benefits:
Core benefits
- 25 days annual leave plus UK bank holidays and a three-day office closure between Christmas and New Year
- Annual leave increases to 30 days after five years’ service
- Generous pension scheme – we match your 4% contribution and up to 9%
- Enhanced sick pay, maternity and paternity packages
- A flexible working policy
Financial wellbeing
- Access to expert financial advice via the London Credit Union
- Discounts with the Blue Light Card
- Death in Service benefit
Health & wellbeing
- Subsidised gym, pool and classes at our Rec Club in Hampstead
- Secure cycle parking and showers
- Fortnightly guided meditation
- Free massage therapy from our complementary therapy team
- Menopause peer support group
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme for confidential advice and support
The recruitment process
To apply for this post, send your:
• CV (please include your last employer and dates of employment)
• Cover letter addressing how you meet the criteria set out in the job description and person specification.
Please note that applications submitted without a cover letter may not be considered for this role.
Closing date for application: Monday, 5 October 2026, 12 noon.
Interview date: Wednesday, 14 October 2026 (in person)
Please kindly note that we may close the job advert before the closing date if we receive a large volume of applications.
Eligibility & adjustments
• You must be eligible to work in the UK
• We are happy to consider reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process.
We accelerate improvement and innovation beyond what the NHS can provide



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This is a unique opportunity to lead fundraising for a charity at the cusp of substantial growth, with an exceptional track record of recent fundraising success, an engaged base of supporters and significant untapped potential across multiple channels.
Overview
As Director of Fundraising and Development for Plum Village UK, you will provide strategic leadership of the charity’s fundraising at this critical juncture. Building on the successful campaigns that brought our new Being Peace Practice Centre into being, you will lead the development of a sustainable, diversified fundraising operation across donor stewardship, trusts and foundations, regular giving, legacies, and partnerships, to deepen relationships of trust and gratitude with our supporters.
This role is ideal for a fundraising leader, whether from a career fundraising background or another field, who brings strategic capability alongside deep alignment with the Plum Village tradition, where fundraising itself becomes a form of engaged practice in service of mindfulness and community transformation.
Fundraising in the Plum Village tradition is fundamentally relational. It is not a matter of extracting income from a base of supporters, but of deepening the relationships of trust, gratitude and shared purpose with those who make our work possible, in ways that embody the values of the tradition. Done well, fundraising is itself a form of engaged practice. The Director will be expected to lead the function in this spirit.
The role comes with a high level of strategic ownership. An initial fundraising strategy has been developed and shared with trustees, providing a framework of priority channels, governance arrangements and resourcing for the next phase. The new Director will inherit this as a starting frame, and will then be empowered and expected to develop, refine and bring forward a fundraising strategy on their own authority, working closely with the Lead Trustee for Fundraising and presenting proposals to the board as appropriate. The role also carries operational ownership of the fundraising mechanics, including the choice and management of supporting systems, databases and tools.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic leadership of fundraising
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Lead PVUK's fundraising strategy, developing and refining the strategic direction, and presenting proposals to the Board for approval and resourcing.
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Set, monitor, and report on fundraising targets across all income channels, in agreement with the Lead Trustee for Fundraising and the Board.
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Provide regular substantive updates on fundraising at quarterly board meetings, working with the Lead Trustee on the preparation of board-level reporting.
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Bring forward analysis and proposals to support the Board in setting wider strategic priorities, including realistic income potential by channel and the investment required to secure it.
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Identify and manage risk in the fundraising portfolio, including channel concentration, donor over-reliance, and the sustainability of resourcing.
Donor stewardship and relationship development
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Lead the stewardship of PVUK’s existing donors, lenders, and supporters with the depth of care that this base deserves, recognising it as the most precious resource of the fundraising function.
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Cultivate and deepen relationships with major donors, including through personal contact, site visits, and tailored communication of impact.
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Work with the Chair of Trustees, the Centre Director, and other senior figures on key relationships that require their involvement.
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Steward the friendly lender base throughout the lifetime of their loans, maintaining trust and keeping them informed of the charity’s progress.
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Build and maintain a culture of gratitude and recognition that appropriately honours the contributions of all supporters.
Income channel development
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Lead delivery and growth across PVUK’s priority fundraising channels: donor stewardship, trust and foundation fundraising, regular giving, legacies and Gifts in Wills, and partnerships with values-aligned organisations and networks.
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Develop trust and foundation fundraising as a substantial new income stream, including scoping aligned funders, building peer-to-peer introductions, constructing tailored funding propositions, and overseeing high-quality application writing and reporting.
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Design and grow a regular giving programme that converts members, retreatants and supporters into ongoing monthly donors.
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Develop a structured legacy and Gifts in Wills programme that normalises legacy giving across PVUK’s communications and supports those who wish to leave a Gift in their Will.
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Develop partnerships with values-aligned organisations and networks where these support both income generation and the wider reach of PVUK’s work, in close consultation with monastics and trustees.
Operations, systems and budget ownership
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Own the operational mechanics of fundraising for PVUK, including the choice, configuration and ongoing management of databases, donor management systems, online giving platforms, and integration with communications tools.
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Manage the fundraising budget, including a discretionary supplementary budget for consultancy, training, materials creation, contracted support and light administrative resource, deployed at the Director’s judgement to develop the function effectively.
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Maintain accurate, GDPR-compliant supporter records and ensure sound data practices throughout the fundraising operation.
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Provide accurate financial reporting on fundraising performance, working with PVUK’s finance function and external accountants as required.
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Make the case for additional resourcing where evidence of need supports it, including the possible recruitment of a Fundraising Officer in due course.
Communications and storytelling
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Lead the development of compelling fundraising narratives that authentically convey the work of PVUK and the Being Peace Centre to multiple audiences, including major donors, institutional funders, individual supporters and the wider public.
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Work closely with the PVUK Communications team on the integration of fundraising communications with the wider communications strategy.
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Commission and oversee the production of fundraising materials, including written content, graphic design, video and digital assets, drawing on contracted specialists where appropriate.
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Ensure that all fundraising messaging about the Being Peace Practice Centre is agreed with the Centre Director before publication.
Working partnerships across PVUK
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Work in close partnership with the Centre Director on all matters relating to Being Peace, with agreed ways of working on messaging, external representation, and any programming commitments made to funders.
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Work with the Lead Trustee for Fundraising as primary day-to-day point of contact at board level, supporting the Lead Trustee to hold strategic oversight of fundraising on behalf of the Board.
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Work with colleagues across PVUK’s communications, dharma programming, sangha-building and partnership functions, with these working relationships developing naturally in the first months of the role.
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Draw on external advisors and specialists as needed for support and assurance, both in technical fundraising disciplines and in sector-specific knowledge.
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Engage volunteer capacity from within the community where this can valuably supplement the fundraising operation.
We build mindful communities in the UK inspired by the teachings of ‘Father of Mindfulness’ Thich Nhat Hanh.



About the Role
We are looking for a Development Coordinator to support and develop Outside Edge Theatre Company’s fundraising and income generation.
Working closely with the Artistic Director/CEO, Trustees and external consultants, you will play a key role in the day-to-day delivery of fundraising activity, with a particular focus on trust and foundation fundraising, individual giving, corporate relationships, supporter communications and donor stewardship.
This is a newly created role and we welcome applications from candidates interested in taking their first steps in a career in fundraising. Training, strategic support and development opportunities will be provided.
Key Responsibilities
Grant Management
– Research, prepare and write high-quality applications to trusts and foundations.
– Identify new funding opportunities and manage application deadlines.
– Coordinate funder acknowledgements, monitoring and evaluation reports.
– Support the development of statutory contracts and restricted project funding.
Individual & Major Giving
– Support the implementation of a new individual and major giving strategy.
– Analyse donor data to identify engagement and fundraising opportunities.
– Develop fundraising campaigns, donor events and personalised supporter communications.
– Lead supporter stewardship and cultivation events.
– Develop targeted content and approaches for high-net-worth individuals and corporate partners.
Corporate & Challenge Events
– Support the implementation of the corporate and challenge events strategy.
– Develop and deliver challenge events.
– Build relationships with corporate partners and sponsors.
– Support social media and community engagement to recruit challenge event fundraisers.
Communications & Administration
– Oversee the monthly supporter newsletter and other fundraising communications.
– Update donor communications, website and promotional materials.
– Maintain accurate Gift Aid, income and expenditure and fundraising records.
– Keep the development database up to date and use Salesforce and Mailchimp effectively.
– Ensure fundraising systems and procedures are effective and GDPR compliant.
– Prepare fundraising reports and keep up to date with fundraising and charity sector developments.
Person Specification
We are looking for someone with:
– An interest in fundraising or supporter engagement, gained through paid work, volunteering or other relevant experience.
– Excellent copywriting and editing skills, with the ability to adapt communications for different audiences and platforms.
– Experience in an administrative, fundraising, customer service or similar role.
– Excellent organisation, time management and attention to detail.
– Strong communication skills and confidence engaging with a wide range of people, including public speaking.
– Good IT skills; CRM experience is desirable.
– The ability to analyse data and identify trends.
– A positive, inspiring and collaborative approach.
– A passion and commitment to arts with social inclusion at its core.
– The ability to manage a varied workload in a busy, fast-changing environment.
– A willingness to meet the requirements of Outside Edge’s Vulnerable Adults Protection Policy.
– A willingness to support marketing and promotional activity.
We particularly welcome applications from people with relevant transferable skills, even if you do not meet every criterion.
Access & Inclusion
Outside Edge aims to encourage a culture where people can be themselves and be valued for their strengths and we want our team to represent the same diversity of our participants, audiences and artists.
We are keen to hear from a diverse range of candidates from all backgrounds drawing on different perspectives, experience and knowledge. We particularly want to encourage people to apply for this role who have lived experience of being affected by addiction and those who are representative of the diverse communities we serve.
Please feel free to contact us if you require further assistance or would like to submit your application in an alternative format. We will support any access requirements you may have during the recruitment process and ensure that reasonable adjustments are in place as required by the Equalities Act 2010.
Your application and any associated personal information will be stored and processed in accordance with our Data Policy and destroyed after six months. We will keep your equal opportunities form for a period of up to 6 months, after which point the data will be anonymised and aggregated for monitoring purposes. If you are engaged by us, the information you supply will be kept securely and form part of your record with us.
Outside Edge is the UK’s only theatre company and participatory arts charity working with those affected by and at risk of any form of addiction.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.