Development campaigns and individual giving manager jobs

This is not a traditional marketing role.  We are looking for a bold, imaginative and performance‑driven Marketing & Communications leader ready to reinvent how we reach people, inspire action and connect our community to our cause.

As a key member of the Income Generation leadership team, your work will directly power the care we provide. This is your opportunity to lead and develop a talented marketing team, push boundaries, challenge the status quo, and shape a modern, creative, high‑performing marketing function that makes a measurable difference.

If you love innovation, thrive in fast‑paced environments and bring a blend of strategic vision, digital expertise and creative flair - we want to hear from you.

What you’ll do:

✅ Lead and inspire a multidisciplinary team across digital, creative, brand and campaigns to deliver standout work. 

✅ Step change our digital capability, elevating performance marketing, content, analytics, and new-channel experimentation. 

✅ Drive innovative, audience-first campaigns that grow awareness, engagement and income across all channels. 

✅ Champion bold creative thinking, ensuring our brand is powerful, distinctive and emotionally resonant. 

✅ Lead PR, storytelling and reputation management, ensuring our voice is compelling, confident and aligned with our purpose. 

✅ Explore emerging technologies and formats, identifying new ways to reach and inspire audiences. 

✅ Collaborate closely across Fundraising, Supporter Engagement, Retail and Clinical Services to deliver integrated, high impact marketing and shape and deliver the Hospice Strategic Plan. 

We’re looking for someone who is:

· A digital first strategic marketer with deep experience in performance marketing, analytics, paid media and optimisation.

· A creative thinker who loves experimentation and isn’t afraid to challenge “how we’ve always done it.”

· A confident leader with the ability to inspire, mentor and develop multi specialist teams.

· Highly skilled at using audience insight, segmentation and behavioural understanding to shape content and campaigns.

· Insight and data driven, with a proven track record of delivering measurable growth across digital and offline channels.

· Passionate about making a meaningful difference through purpose driven marketing.

Who we are:

Set in the tranquil grounds of Willen Lake, Willen Hospice is the leading provider of specialist palliative care in the Milton Keynes area. We offer round-the-clock, expert care to local patients with a life-limiting illness, both in their own homes and in our In-Patient Unit. Our passionate staff and volunteers make sure our care is personalised to each patient’s needs and supports their loved ones too. We have a thriving Therapeutic & Wellbeing service providing counselling, physiotherapy, activity groups and more, and a specialist Lymphoedema service. As a registered charity, we raise vital funds through our dedicated Business Development team and our growing portfolio of high street and online shops, to ensure our care stays free of charge.

Why join us?

✅ A role with purpose – be part of a team delivering outstanding palliative care.

✅ Supportive and caring environment – work with passionate colleagues.

✅ Great benefits package – including 35 days' holiday, contributory pension scheme, enhanced maternity/sick pay, and ongoing professional development.

✅ Perks and extras – free on-site parking, subsidised catering, Blue Light Card discounts (with membership), and an Employee Assistance Programme.

This vacancy is restricted to Black and minoritised women due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.

We reserve the right to close these adverts early if we have sufficient interest, so early applications are encouraged.

Are you driven by a commitment to social justice and equality? Do you want to utilise your expertise to support vulnerable women and children in their fight against inequality and discrimination? Southall Black Sisters has the perfect opportunity for you. We are seeking a dedicated Helpline Coordinator to oversee the day-to-day running of the SBS Helpline, delivering a high-quality advice, information, and support service to Black, minoritised and migrant women and girls experiencing violence against women and girls (VAWG).
To provide direct line management, guidance, and operational support to helpline staff and volunteers, ensuring the service is trauma-informed, safe, and effective..

Why work with Southall Black Sisters?

Southall Black Sisters is committed to providing a supportive working environment, where team members feel valued, empowered and safe. To that end, we provide an excellent package of employee benefits including:

• Generous annual leave entitlement 
• Hybrid working 
• Enhanced pension contribution
• Enhanced sick pay
• Subsidised public transport season ticket
• A comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, including access to confidential support from MBACP therapists 
• Clinical supervision with an MBACP therapist to explore issues arising from casework
• A focus on continued learning and development through accredited training delivered by experts in their field
• Organisation-wide away days
• Career development pathways and support
• The opportunity to learn and grow within an organisation renowned for inspiring political activism and campaigning successes
• Employer eye care scheme

To Apply

Submit a completed application form along with the optional equal opportunities monitoring form by the application deadline. Please do not send us your CV as this will not be considered.

Please note, incomplete applications will not be considered.

Deadline: Monday 27th April 2026 at 9:00 am
Interview dates: Thursday 7th and Friday 8th May 2026

Job Title:Senior Public Fundraising Manager

Salary: £45,000 per annum

Team: Fundraising

Hours:Full Time,37.5

Contract Type: Fixed Term

Location:Hybrid - SSH / WFH,TW12 3RA

About Shooting Star Children’s Hospices

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Public Fundraising Manager to join our team at Shooting Star Children’s Hospices.

Shooting Star Children’s Hospices provides specialist care and support to families who have a baby, child or young person with a life-limiting condition, or who have been bereaved. Rated ‘Outstanding’ by the Care Quality Commission, we support families across Surrey, north-west London and south-west London from diagnosis to end of life and throughout bereavement with a range of nursing, practical, emotional and medical care.

At the heart of what we do are our dedicated staff; their exceptional commitment and professionalism means every family has the opportunity to make every moment count.

It’s a great time to join Shooting Star Children’s Hospices as we have continue to grow our public fundraising offer, developing and testing new products to engage new audiences.

About the role

 As Senior Public Fundraising Manager, you will oversee and develop a diverse portfolio of Individual Giving and Community Fundraising programmes, maximising income and supporter engagement.

As a key part of the Supporter Engagement team this post will support the team to drive sustainable growth across Individual Giving, Community, Legacies and Supported Family Fundraising. The post will work in a strategic way, using insight to maximise potential income and develop both new and existing donors, community relationships and partnerships across the SSCH catchment through targeted donor and product development campaigns, supporter acquisition and retention programs, underpinned by robust supporter journeys.

The post holder will work flexibly across the Supporter Engagement income streams, supporting the team to drive growth, donor numbers and community visibility. They will also be accountable for their own income stream. This role combines a targeted driven approach with excellent donor care and relationship management.   

This is an exciting time to join a friendly, motivated and highly focused team who are passionate about growing our public fundraising activities and providing the best possible support to those who fundraise for us.

About you

You’ll be an experienced fundraiser and people‑manager with a strong record of generating income and delivering against ambitious financial targets. Alongside this, you’ll bring proven experience in leading, motivating and developing high‑performing teams.

With excellent organisational, planning and project‑management skills, you’ll confidently build effective relationships and provide exceptional supporter stewardship. Comfortable working with databases and digital tools, you’ll be curious about innovation and open to exploring new approaches to strengthen and grow our fundraising offer. You’ll also have a solid understanding of sector best practice, including GDPR, Gift Aid and fundraising regulations.

Your experience in Community, Individual Giving or Legacy fundraising will enable you to contribute real insight across our supporter engagement portfolio. Creative, proactive and solutions‑focused, you’ll thrive in a fast‑paced environment and work flexibly across priorities to deliver meaningful results.

You will thrive as part of a team, and manage in a supportive and inclusive way, motivating the team to develop and grow individual skills and experience.

If you are proactive and motivated, passionate about fundraising and thrive as part of a busy team we would love to hear from you.

Please see the attached job description for more information about this opportunity at Shooting Star Children’s Hospices.

What we offer

In return you will receive a competitive salary along with a range of benefits, which include:

Pension scheme

• NHS Pension Scheme (for eligible employees) or our stakeholder pension scheme, with up to 7% employer contributions
  
  Annual leave

• 27 days plus Bank Holidays rising with length of service
• 2 weeks paid sabbatical leave after 5, 10 and 15 years’ service
  
  Contractual benefits

• Generous sick pay scheme
• Enhanced maternity, adoption, and paternity leave pay
• Flexible working arrangements
• Death in service benefits
• Reimbursed professional membership fees
• Eye care
• Employee referral scheme
• Blue Light discount card
  
  Health and wellbeing

• Employee Assistance Programme
• Occupational Health
• Mindfulness sessions
• Cycle to work scheme
• Mental Health First Aiders

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff to share this commitment. Also, we are committed to equal opportunities and consider all applicants to be in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Employment is subject to receipt of satisfactory references and a DBS check.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

Shooting Star Children’s Hospices is committed to inclusion and diversity in everything we do. We know that getting things right is critical for us to live our organisation’s values: Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Diversity and Excellence.

We are always trying to improve our way of working to be more inclusive and equal. Our vision is for Shooting Star Children’s Hospices to be a place where people of all backgrounds, groups and communities feel welcomed to work and volunteer.

Please contact Georgina Goddard if you have any questions about this role.

Closing Date: 09/04/2026

About Us 

We are an independent, global organisation of investigators and campaigners using cutting edge investigative methods. We shine a light on the financial and political systems that enable corporate abuses of power that harm people and planet.

For over 30 years, Global Witness has pioneered an approach that merges bold investigations with determined campaigning to secure better protections for people and our planet. We’ve gone undercover to unmask the violence and secretive deals that underpin the “blood diamond” industry. Our data-driven analysis has tracked the flow of commodities across the globe. And we’ve sought out powerful testimonies that tell the story of environmental harm and repression first-hand.

With three decades of campaigning for a fair and just planet under our belt, we reframed our focus in 2020 to address humanity’s greatest challenge: the climate crisis.
 

The Role

The role will contribute to strengthening the campaign function by establishing effective project and program management systems, processes, and practices that enable timely delivery of work, strong collaboration, and accountability to donors. The role will oversee project and grant management across teams, ensure budgets and resources are managed effectively. The role will also provide management and support to team members, fostering a culture of creativity, collaboration, and inclusion.

Main responsibilities include;

• Effective project management support to the campaign function 
• Manage resources 
• Team management 

Who we are looking for

• Significant experience as project manager
• Proven ability to establish organisation-wide project management systems and processes, aligned with finance and fundraising requirements.
• Demonstrable experience delivering and coordinating grant-funded projects, including multi-grant initiatives, to time and within budget.
• Strong track record in supporting off-track projects and bringing them back on course.
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise, set boundaries, and manage multiple competing priorities.
• Experience in financial planning, budget management, and donor reporting.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with experience supporting partners in managing project resources.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including meeting facilitation and reporting for diverse audiences.
• Proficiency in MS Project or similar project management software.
• Self-aware, reflective, and able to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Shares our values and is committed to contributing to our diversity, equity and inclusion journey.
 

How to Apply

Please download the job pack attached above for the full details of the role.

Valued Recruitment is working exclusively with Global Witness to recruit for their growing team. We are an ethical recruitment company, intent on hiring inclusively and transparently.

The closing date for this role is Tuesday 14th April 2026.

To apply, we welcome a CV and 500 words which answers the following questions;

1. Can you share an example of when you developed or introduced a project management structure or tool for a team, project or organisation where people were time-poor, unfamiliar with the terminology, or sceptical of its value? What did you do to make it practical and useful? (250 words) 

2. What do you think needs to change in project management practice if organisations are to respond well to an increasingly uncertain and fast-changing world? (250 words) 

Accessibility is incredibly important to us here at Valued Recruitment and at Global Witness. If you would like any accessibility amendments or support throughout the application and interview stage, please don’t hesitate to let us know. No question or request is too big or too small. We want this process to be comfortable and enjoyable and a chance for you to bring your best self to the process.

Individual Giving and Lottery Manager
Based: Bristol office BS3 2JH (some hybrid working available on application, subject to relevant policies)
Contract: Permanent
Work Pattern: 25 - 35 hours per week (full or part time, to be agreed with successful applicant)
Salary: £34,500 - £38,000 per annum, pro rata for part time

Do you have experience in developing creative fundraising campaigns and supporter journeys? Can you use data to help you to target and adapt your communications to a wide range of audiences? Do you relish working collaboratively across teams to make a plan come together?

Then we might have the perfect job for you!

At Great Western Air Ambulance Charity, we’re looking for a new Individual Giving and Lottery Manager. This role involves overseeing multi-channel fundraising projects to acquire and retain individual donors and lottery players. You’ll be overseeing our gaming portfolio – our Chance at Life lottery and raffles activities – as well as building our regular giving and campaigns portfolio. The role requires a lot of passion - for our cause, for the people we help and most importantly for the people who help us save lives.

We’re looking for someone who is dedicated to delivering results, who can work independently but can collaborate within and beyond their team, who is compassionate for our supporters and everyone involved in the charity, and who is curious about exploring new approaches and using insight to develop and learn.

GWAAC is a great cause to fundraise for, and we have amazing stories to tell and experiences to offer. Our work is very rewarding for our team too – at GWAAC we know that we are contributing to saving local lives every week.

You would be joining GWAAC at an exciting time, as the charity continues to grow and innovate in the field of pre-hospital care. You will be supported in developing your skills and be part of a dedicated team committed to saving local lives.

Closing date: 09:00 Wednesday 22 April 2026.

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

GWAAC is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion. We actively encourage applications from candidates from a range of backgrounds and experiences. GWAAC puts people first and upholds a culture of safeguarding.

Please contact us if you would like to request reasonable adjustments to the initial application process.

No agencies please.

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

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

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

Teenage Cancer Trust is now seeking a Regional Fundraising Manager (North) to lead and grow income across a significant and high-potential region. With an income target of c.£750k and ambitions for further growth, this role will play a key part in shaping and delivering a more proactive, strategic approach to regional fundraising.

The Regional Fundraising Manager is a senior role responsible for leading fundraising across the North of England, managing a team of four fundraisers and contributing to the wider regional fundraising strategy. The role combines strategic leadership, team development and operational delivery, ensuring sustainable income growth across both community and corporate fundraising.

Reporting to the Head of Regional Fundraising, you will be responsible for delivering regional income targets, developing effective fundraising strategies and ensuring strong pipeline development across the region. You will also play a key role in embedding a more proactive approach to community engagement, strengthening volunteer involvement and maximising opportunities across local communities and corporate partners.

As Regional Fundraising Manager, you will:

• Lead community and corporate fundraising across the North region, supporting long-term partnerships
• Lead and deliver regional fundraising strategy in line with national objectives
• Manage and develop a team of four fundraisers
• Develop and implement regional plans to grow sustainable income
• Drive proactive community fundraising, engaging groups, clubs and local networks
• Identify and develop new income opportunities across community and corporate audiences
• Ensure strong pipeline development, income forecasting and performance management
• Work collaboratively across fundraising teams to maximise supporter engagement
• Lead key projects and initiatives to improve fundraising effectiveness
• Support the wider regional fundraising function as part of the management team

Essential skills and experience:

• Strong experience in community fundraising or relationship fundraising
• Experience managing and motivating teams to deliver high performance
• Experience developing and implementing fundraising plans and strategies
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills
• Proven track record of delivering income against targets
• Experience leading projects or initiatives that drive change or improvement
• Ability to analyse data and use insight to inform decision making
• Excellent communication and influencing skills

Desirable:

• Experience working across both community and corporate fundraising
• Experience managing geographically dispersed teams
• Experience working in emotionally sensitive cause areas
• Experience supporting teams through change or organisational development

Employee benefits include: 

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing by 1 day with each year of service, up to 30 days annual leave
• End of year closure: when we can, we offer 3-4 extra paid days off over Christmas for a relaxing or time with family and friends. This is decided year by year.
• Up to 5% employer pension contribution
• Annual salary review
• Flexible bank holidays (except 25th and 26th December and 1st January or any substitute bank holidays for these dates)
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave benefits
• Income Protection and Life Assurance
• Health Cash Plan plus free telephone access to a GP whenever you need it
• Gym discount

As our Individual Giving Officer, you will join an energetic team and play a pivotal role in leading the marketing, delivery, development, and stewardship of NHYC's Individual Giving programme. This includes managing direct marketing acquisition and retention campaigns, developing new propositions, and expanding our reach to new audiences.

You will be responsible for managing existing activity, marketing channels and audiences, and at the same time identifying and developing exciting propositions targeted at new and existing audiences. Through your effective onboarding, retention, and engagement plans, you will ensure that our donors maximise their fundraising potential and have a great experience supporting NHYC. We have a very data-led individual giving program and as part of your role you will support with the data management that underpins not only individual giving, but our wider fundraising infrastructure.

Within this role you will get lots of autonomy, the opportunity to learn, develop and progress, and raise much-needed funds for our work supporting young people experiencing homelessness. Working from our bustling day centre, you'll be at the heart of our operations, staying connected to the profound impact of our organisation firsthand. 

This closeness to our frontline services ensures that you'll witness the tangible difference your fundraising efforts make in the lives of young people every day, making New Horizon Youth Centre an energising place to fundraise.

If you're seeking not just a job but a deeply fulfilling experience where your work directly transforms lives, where you'll forge lasting connections with funders, colleagues, and the young people we support, then New Horizon Youth Centre is for you. Join us in making a difference and shape a brighter future for the young people experiencing homelessness in London.

Key details:

• Salary: £31,200.00 - £34,736.00

• Application deadline: 9am, Thursday 2nd April 2026

• How to apply: complete our application form, submit your CV and write a 2 page cover letter/supporting statement. Please don't include your name or address in your CV or cover letter.

At Rethink Mental Illness and Mental Health UK, we’re transforming what support looks like for people severely affected by mental illness. To help us reach even more people, we’re looking for a Prospect Research Manager to shape and lead our prospect research function—providing the intelligence, insight and strategic direction that will fuel our fundraising growth.

If you’re a curious, analytical thinker with a passion for uncovering opportunities and turning insight into impact, this could be your next step.

Online interviews for these roles will be held on 14th, 15th and 16th April.

About the role

As our Prospect Research Manager, you’ll be the driving force behind our high-value prospecting strategy across Philanthropy, Trusts & Grants, and Corporate Partnerships.

You will:

• Lead a proactive research strategy that identifies, qualifies and prioritises high‑value prospects
• Deliver high‑quality profiles, briefings, due diligence and portfolio insights
• Build connection maps to uncover warm pathways into potential partners
• Champion best practice in data, insight, and CRM usage (HIVE & Salesforce)
• Stay ahead of trends in philanthropy, corporate giving and grant-making
• Guide and develop our Prospect Researcher—fostering a culture of curiosity, integrity and collaboration
• Work closely with senior fundraisers to shape portfolios, pipelines and long-term strategy

In short: you’ll make sure our fundraisers have the intelligence they need to build strong, meaningful relationships that change lives.

Who you’ll work with

You’ll collaborate across our high‑performing Fundraising team, including:

• Trusts & Grants Managers
• Philanthropy Manager
• Corporate Partnerships
• Senior leadership across External Affairs

This is a role where your insight will influence decisions at every level.

About you

You’ll thrive in this role if you bring:

Essential skills & experience

• Significant experience in prospect research for fundraising
• Strong knowledge of Philanthropy, Trusts & Grants, and Corporate fundraising
• Ability to lead complex research projects with strategic focus
• Outstanding analytical and communication skills
• CRM confidence (Salesforce experience a big plus)
• Experience with due diligence, connection mapping and portfolio management
• A collaborative, proactive approach to working with teams and stakeholders
• Sound understanding of GDPR, ethics, and the Fundraising Code of Practice
• Commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion—and our mission

Desirable, but not essential

• Knowledge of the mental health or wider health/social care sector
• Experience with wealth screening tools or AI in prospect research

Why join us?

Working across both Rethink Mental Illness and Mental Health UK means you’ll be part of a team that generates nearly £6 million annually to support life-changing services, campaigns, and programmes.

Your insight and leadership will directly contribute to better outcomes for people living with mental illness—and that’s something you can feel proud of every day.

Ready to make a difference?

If you’re excited by the thought of leading insight-driven fundraising research—and want to help us create a world where everyone affected by mental illness gets the support they deserve—we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and help us drive meaningful, lasting change.

This role offers the chance to work with a global NGO, providing valuable experience in tackling key global development challenges, along with hands-on involvement with project and partnership management systems, grant tracking processes, and an opportunity to contribute to the development of impactful programmes. It provides deep exposure to the operations of an International NGO, invested in community-led holistic solutions to some of the most pressing problems of our times. You would enhance your knowledge and experience of the charity sector funding landscape in the UK and internationally. You would significantly expand your practical knowledge of project delivery and monitoring in diverse areas of international development such as water and sanitation, prevention of violence against women, food security and nutrition, rural livelihoods, biodiversity conservation, community disaster resilience, to name a few. You would have opportunity for creative writing about our projects for funding applications and project reports, and with scope to develop the role you might find yourself writing blog posts, newsletters and so on. You would have the chance to network with other NGOs and funders at events and international development conferences. You may have the opportunity to travel to south Asia or Africa for project evaluation or conferences / networking, subject to funding. As you gain experience, there may be scope for you to contribute to project design. 

You will be working in a friendly, professional environment in a building that acts as a hub for social justice organisations, with many opportunities to participate in activities offered by the building’s community. 

Role description / person specification:

You would undertake research to identify new potential funding partners, write grant applications, and manage successful partnerships. You would write project funding proposals primarily to trusts and foundations, corporate foundations, and statutory sources. Some charity-sector fundraising experience is desirable. Experience in fundraising from trusts / foundations in particular would be an advantage. The ability to draft inspiring narratives for different audiences is a crucial aspect of this role. You must also be comfortable using spreadsheets and have strong attention to detail, as you would be working with project budgets. You would research and attend relevant events and identify other such opportunities to promote Pragya’s work, to network, and to learn about the latest research and trends in international development. You would contribute to Pragya’s social media posts and campaigns. A basic level of knowledge about video editing and media tools like Canva would be an advantage.

The UK branch of Pragya is a small team, and so you must be capable of using your initiative and managing your own workload. You would need to prioritise your commitments and work to deadlines as needed. You would contribute to the charity’s administrative needs.

This is a role that demands commitment and offers strong career development in the international development sector. Those passionate about working in international development are encouraged to apply. We are looking for candidates who would anticipate being able to make at least a two-year commitment. 

Key specifications:

Essential

·A degree qualification with at least 2:1 or equivalent

·Fluent English with excellent writing skills

·Strong verbal communication and ability to represent Pragya at public events

·Basic knowledge of on-line communication platforms and media tools 

·Proactive approach, ability to manage own workload, happy to work alone

·Excellent organisational skills and strong attention to detail

·Competent in the use of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams) and good internet research skills

·Demonstrable interest in International Development

·Work experience of two years.

Desirable

·A degree in a relevant, essay-based discipline

·Fundraising experience from trusts / foundations / corporates

·Exposure to foundations and trusts based in the UK and in Europe, mainly Netherlands, Germany, France and Switzerland.

·Experience of using cloud-based donor management software (Salesforce, Oracle, CRM)

·Understanding of the issues Pragya works to address

·Prior travel to any of Pragya’s project-delivery countries 

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Development Manager to grow fundraising income for the Choral Foundation in support of the music of the Chapel Royal, Hampton Court Palace. The new Development Manager will be expected to develop the current fundraising landscape and be able to work across a range of fundraising specialisms. They will work closely with the Chair of the Choral Foundation, the Director of Music at the Chapel Royal and stakeholders across the partner  organisations, including Historic Royal Palaces (HRP) and the Royal Household. 

We are looking for a College Alumni Relations Manager to join our team to refine and expand a bold and innovative alumni volunteering programme to support both the priorities of the College of Medicine and Health and DARO. As a DARO business partner for the College, you will be based both within DARO and the College itself. You will join nine other volunteering professionals as part of the wider team and will be responsible for developing a range of volunteering opportunities for alumni, which support the College’s key priorities, and Birmingham 2030 targets, across a diversified curriculum, the student experience, graduate employability, student recruitment, research and influence. You will be responsible for growing the number of alumni volunteers for the College, reporting on the impact of your work internally and the relationship management of a number of key alumni contacts, with a clear focus on supporting international recruitment for the College. You will work with colleagues across DARO to bring alumni closer to the University to support Philanthropic giving.

The College of Medicine and Health

At the College of Medicine and Health we are shaping the future of health and medicine through the provision of innovative education and exceptional research, delivered by world-leading academics and supported by a diverse range of committed and high-performing Professional Services staff.

Development and Alumni Relations Office

The Development and Alumni Relations Office (DARO) exists to support this academic and student community by engaging, inspiring, and celebrating alumni, individuals, and charitable funders who give their money, time, and networks to support the University’s strategic priorities. The Office, which comprises over 50 staff across four teams, is focused on fundraising and volunteering from alumni and individuals who are passionate about changing lives, through funding various research initiatives, supporting student scholarships, mentoring students, and providing internships. The recent launch of the hugely ambitious Birmingham In Action campaign frames these efforts, as we seek to secure one million volunteering hours from our students, staff and alumni and raise £400 million in support of institutional priorities.

We believe there is no such thing as a 'typical' member of University of Birmingham staff and that diversity in its many forms is a strength that underpins the exchange of ideas, innovation and debate at the heart of University life. We are committed to proactively addressing the barriers experienced by some groups in our community and are proud to hold Athena SWAN, Race Equality Charter and Disability Confident accreditations. We have an Equality Diversity and Inclusion Centre that focuses on continuously improving the University as a fair and inclusive place to work where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. We are also committed to sustainability, which is a key part of our strategy.

Centre 404 is looking for an experienced and ambitious Fundraising & Engagement Manager to lead and grow our fundraising and engagement activity—helping us provide vital support to people with learning disabilities and their families. 

You will oversee the development and delivery of innovative fundraising initiatives, donor stewardship, and engagement campaigns, ensuring sustainable growth and increased visibility for the organisation.  As an expert in your field, you will work collaboratively across teams and with external partners, to champion Centre 404’s mission within local communities and beyond.

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of Centre 404’s fundraising strategy and drive innovative approaches across individual giving, corporate partnerships, trusts and foundations, and community fundraising.  You will play a key role in shaping our income generation, increasing our visibility, and maximising our impact.

Key Responsibilities 

• Lead Fundraising Strategy - develop and deliver a dynamic fundraising strategy across multiple income streams. Identify new opportunities and drive year‑on‑year income growth.
• Engage & Inspire Supporters - build strong relationships with donors, corporate partners, and local communities.  Create compelling fundraising campaigns, events, and cases for support. Nurture long‑term supporter loyalty, including legacy and in‑memory giving.
• Secure Grants & Manage Bids - research and secure funding from trusts and foundations.  Monitor reporting requirements and maintain excellent funder relationships.
• Grow Community & Corporate Partnerships - network widely to raise Centre 404’s profile.  Secure financial support, gifts in kind and employee engagement.  Support individuals and teams to succeed in their own fundraising efforts.
• Strengthen Communications & Impact - work with the Communications Team to create engaging digital content and newsletters.  Champion consistent, mission‑driven messaging across all platforms.
• Lead with Purpose - Embed a fundraising culture across the organisation.  Implement a CRM system to manager data effectively. Contribute to organisational strategy as a member of the management team.

About You

• Substantial experience in fundraising from at least one of the following: trusts and foundations, corporates or individual giving.
• Substantial understanding of charity sector regulations, compliance requirements, and ethical fundraising standards.
• Knowledge of donor stewardship and supporter engagement strategies.
• A track record of achieving and exceeding fundraising targets.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to craft persuasive proposals and campaigns.
• Excellent project management, data monitoring, and CRM experience.
• A proactive, innovative mindset and a commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.

Centre 404 is a warm, values‑driven organisation with a rich history of supporting people with learning disabilities for over 70 years. We are collaborative, ambitious, and committed to creating life‑changing impact for families across North London. We will provide a detailed induction and on-going training and support. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults at risk and we are looking to recruit people who share these values. All offers of employment are subject to a relevant DBS check, proof of eligibility to work in the UK and satisfactory references covering a five year period.

We are dedicated to providing a meaningful and rewarding work environment, as well as offering a range of perks and benefits for our staff to enjoy.

Centre 404 is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Charity ref number 299889

Marketing Officer (Individual Giving and Legacy) 

Make a real impact in a marketing role with purpose.

At Prospect Hospice, we are dedicated to providing expert, compassionate palliative and end-of-life care to patients and families across Swindon, Marlborough, and northeast Wiltshire. We are now recruiting a Marketing Officer – Individual Giving and Legacy, an exciting opportunity for a skilled and passionate marketing professional to help drive supporter engagement and secure essential fundraising income.

Hours

• 37.5 hours per week
• Hybrid working – minimum 2 days in the office (Wroughton, Swindon)
• Flexible working options – adaptable hours to suit your lifestyle 

What is the role? 

As our Marketing Officer for Individual Giving and Legacy Fundraising, you will play a key role in developing and delivering integrated fundraising campaigns across multiple channels, including direct mail, digital marketing, social media, and email marketing. You'll manage campaigns to promote regular giving, legacy donations, raffles, lottery entries, and in-memory giving.

Working alongside a supportive and collaborative team, you'll ensure every supporter receives a thoughtful and personalised experience. By using data insights to shape strategy and reporting on campaign performance, you’ll help us grow sustainable income streams that fund vital hospice services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver effective individual giving and legacy fundraising campaigns
• Develop segmented supporter journeys to boost donor retention and engagement
• Manage in-memory giving platforms, raffle and lottery programmes
• Collaborate with internal teams and external agencies to maximise impact
• Use donor data to inform and optimise fundraising performance
• Ensure all activities meet compliance and regulatory standards

About you:

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Experienced in individual giving, direct marketing or legacy fundraising
• A strong communicator with campaign/project management skills
• Skilled in using fundraising databases and digital marketing tools
• Passionate about charity marketing and supporter experience
• Able to manage multiple projects with excellent attention to detail
• Aligned with our hospice values and mission to support people at end-of-life
• Inclusive and collaborative, working with internal teams and external partners alike.
• Committed to excellence, ensuring our fundraising communications are impactful, relevant, and strategically aligned.

Please see the job description for full details and person specification.

For more information or to have a chat about the role, please contact Nick Pride, Head of Individual Giving, Legacy & Supporter Experience

We offer a great range of benefits, including: 

• 27 days annual leave entitlement (plus bank holidays)
• Flexible working
• Generous contributory pension scheme and life assurance
• Discounts with local retailers, gyms, and service providers including Blue Light Discount Card
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Family-friendly policies and practice
• Supportive induction, and training and development
• A values led, inclusive working environment
• Free parking on-site

To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your suitability for the role and why you’d like to work with us. 

Join this organisation as Partnerships Development Manager to proactively network and use your connections to develop corporate, major donor and trust relationships in Leeds.

Applications close: 9 a.m. Tuesday 7th April 2026

Location: Hybrid / Leeds

About the role

Based within this established partnerships team, the Partnerships Development Manager will work across the region with companies, trusts, foundations, business intermediaries and high-net-worth individuals.

The organisation is well-networked and receives invites to events and networking opportunities. Therefore, we are seeking a candidate who enjoys networking and business development and can capitalise on opportunities as they arise.

Role description:

• Income generation and relationship development to deliver on income targets.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with professional advisers, high-net-worth individuals and corporate donors in Leeds.
• Identify and cultivate new funding opportunities and partnerships, with a focus on generating new income streams.
• Represent the organisation at meetings and events, confidently presenting mission and impact.
• Work with your line manager on bespoke giving options for specialised donors.

Who we are looking for

The ideal candidate will have:

• Proven experience in income generation, partnership development or donor engagement.
• Familiarity with professional networks, philanthropy and corporate fundraising.
• Experience in managing relationships and delivering stewardship activity.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Confident in meetings with senior professionals and potential donors.
• Organised, detail-oriented and able to manage competing deadlines.
• Collaborative and proactive in coordinating across teams.
• Can communicate business plan area effectively.

Please click 'Redirect to recruiter’ to be redirected to the Peridot Partners website, where you can register your interest to apply. For full details, please contact our advising consultant.

Applications for this role close at 9 a.m. Tuesday 7th April 2026.