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The Role
Reporting to the Director, this is an exciting opportunity to lead and strengthen our fundraising strategy, ensuring sustainable growth in income to support our mission of protecting and restoring tropical forests and inspiring climate action.
The Fundraising Manager will play a pivotal role in developing and implementing an ambitious fundraising strategy, with a strong focus on corporate partnerships and trusts.
Working closely with the Director, Deputy Director, Finance and Grants Manager and Communications and Digital Marketing Manager, you will drive forward fundraising targets, cultivate new opportunities, and consolidate existing partnerships. This role requires both strategic leadership and hands-on delivery, ensuring our fundraising approach is robust, ethical, and aligned with our values.
Key Responsibilities
1. Strategy Development and Income Generation
● Develop and deliver a comprehensive fundraising strategy for the charity (with a strong but not exclusive focus on corporate partnerships), aligned with the charity’s 5-year strategic plan.
● Research, identify, and build a pipeline of new funding opportunities to diversify and expand income streams, such as corporate partners, trusts and foundations, high net worth individuals and individual giving.
● Prepare due diligence checks on potential new funding opportunities to be presented to the board / senior management.
● Develop compelling cases for support and tailored proposals to secure significant income from corporate partners primarily.
2. Systems and Process Improvement
● Establish and implement new systems for organising, stewarding, and monitoring corporate funders, ensuring efficiency and compliance.
● Introduce clear processes for donor stewardship, including trackers, reporting templates and potentially a new CRM system.
● Ensure all fundraising activities comply with fundraising regulations, data protection requirements, and ethical fundraising principles.
3. Relationship Management and Stewardship
● Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with current and prospective corporate funders through effective stewardship and engagement.
● Work collaboratively with colleagues to deliver excellent relationship management for corporate partners.
● Work with the Communications and Marketing Manager to maximise fundraising campaigns such as the Big Give.
4. Events and Engagement
● Lead on the planning and delivery of a flagship summer event designed to attract funders, with the aim of securing new partnerships and long-term support.
● Collaborate with colleagues to ensure the event is well-promoted, impactful, and aligned with the charity’s mission.
● Organise and attend meetings, presentations, and other events to engage with funders and promote the charity’s work.
5. Reporting and Evaluation
● Monitor and report on fundraising income targets, maintaining accurate records of all funders and partnerships.
● Working with the relevant programmes teams, provide regular impact reports to funders, demonstrating the outcomes of their support.
● Evaluate the success of fundraising initiatives and identify areas for improvement.
6. Team Collaboration
● Work collaboratively across the team to develop funding proposals and case studies.
● Work closely with the Communications and Digital Fundraising Manager to develop online donations and regular gifts and improve the digital marketing and eNewsletter (for increasing donations).
● Contribute to innovative fundraising campaigns and activities.
● Support and participate in wider organisational activities, including events and cross‑team initiatives as required.
● Contribute to annual budget setting and targets for fundraising.
● Line management of volunteers as required.
Training will be provided to ensure that all candidates feel supported in their role and progress in their career development. Welsh language training will be offered to support learning if necessary. IT training in WordPress and other essential software will also be offered. Travel across Wales will be required.
Seldom but occasional evening and weekend work may be required.Size of Wales has a flexible working policy.
Selection Criteria
Minimum criteria for interview selection is 60% of the Selection Criteria. Please see the Selection Criteria Assessment Table for details.
- Experience of working with corporations and/or businesses, approaching, building relationships and stewarding.
- Experience developing or contributing to fundraising or income‑generation strategies, including identifying and prioritising new funding opportunities.
- Ability to research, assess, and build a pipeline of prospective funders, such as corporate partners, trusts, foundations, or individual supporters.
- Strong written communication skills, with the ability to develop compelling proposals or cases for support tailored to different audiences.
- Understanding of, or willingness to learn about, fundraising regulation, ethical fundraising practice, and data protection requirements.
- Ability to build, maintain, and strengthen positive relationships with external partners, such as funders.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including presenting information clearly in meetings or events.
- Ability to monitor progress/targets, maintain accurate records using tracking tools, and report on outcomes (training provided where required)
- Experience producing clear reports or summaries that communicate impact or results to stakeholders.
- Ability to evaluate activities and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Experience working collaboratively with colleagues across teams to deliver shared goals, proposals, campaigns and projects.
- Strong IT and digital skills, including Microsoft Office, Google Workspace and Canva.
- Willingness to embody equity, diversity and inclusion principles
Safeguarding
Size of Wales, and all its staff and volunteers, are committed to ensuring a safe environment for children, young people and vulnerable adults and to prevent their physical, sexual or emotional abuse. Size of Wales is committed to acting at all times in the best interests of children and vulnerable adults, seeing these interests as paramount. Any candidate offered a job with Size of Wales will be expected to agree to and adhere to Size of Wales’ Safeguarding policy and Code of Conduct.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Size of Wales is dedicated to nurturing an inclusive environment where employees can bring their full selves to work.
In 2020, we took steps to become an antiracist organisation and promote equality, diversity and inclusion. We are reviewing all our staff policies to be more inclusive.
Size of Wales is particularly keen to receive applications from people from an ethnically diverse background and disabled, deaf and neurodiverse people. These are characteristics and identities that are currently underrepresented at Size of Wales. Furthermore, the work we do challenges modern day colonialism and discriminatory power structures that are prevalent in society and global solidarity work. Our work centres marginalised people’s voices and aims to remove barriers and increase access within the climate crisis. Having people with these identities and characteristics join the team would be invaluable and Size of Wales would become a better organisation because of this.
Registered Charity
11 - 20
A world where people, trees and biodiverse forests thrive together in a safe climate.
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Founded in 1927, the University of Hull has a long and proud history. Through our teaching, research and civic engagement, we are helping to shape and deliver the future prosperity of our region and far beyond.
Leading the Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement team, the Director will drive the design and implementation of the University’s inaugural comprehensive fundraising campaign, launching it at the culmination of our centenary celebrations in summer 2028. Building on progress made to date, the Director will leverage the centenary to elevate the roles of philanthropy and alumni engagement in support of the University’s future ambitions.
Person specification:
- Extensive knowledge of philanthropy, preferably within higher education, including fundraising best practice
- Extensive knowledge of alumni engagement and its role in building connections and supporting wider institutional priorities
- Demonstrable track record of building relationships and working with prospects to secure gifts at the six-figure level and above
- Experience of leading philanthropic campaigns and exceeding fundraising targets
- Experience of leading and managing teams carrying out philanthropic and/or engagement activities
- Experience of strategic and data-driven operational planning and performance management
Dixon Walter is leading the candidate search on behalf of the University. For more information and details of how to apply by 15 February, please see the candidate brief.
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Project Assistant, Birtley
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Project Assistant, Birtley
England North East
£26,222 per annum (pro rata for part time)
Ref: 120REC
Part time 22.5 hours per week – we are happy to talk flexible working.
To be worked over 3 days, with 7.5 of those hours on a Saturday.
Base: Birtley Active Travel Centre, Birtley Library, Durham Road, Chester-Le-Street,
Contract: Fixed term contract until 30 June 2026, with possibility of extension.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Team: Delivery, England North East - Active Journeys
As the Project Assistant, you will play a key supportive role in the Birtley Active Travel Centre, with a particular focus on cycling-related activities.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Coordinating and supporting cycling sessions, guided rides, and other cycling engagement initiatives for people of all backgrounds and cycling abilities
- Supporting community engagement activities, including:
- administration of events
- communication with internal and external stakeholders and volunteers
- Data analysis and/or reporting
This role is ideal for someone who would enjoy getting outdoors and active and are keen to help other people do the same. You would have an interest in cycling, and be willing to participate in relevant cycling proficiency and ride leadership training.
ABOUT YOU
We’re looking for someone who has experience and understanding in the areas listed below. You don’t need to meet every requirement — if you feel you’d be a good fit, we encourage you to apply.
- Some basic cycle maintenance experience, and a willingness to learn more including working towards relevant qualification
- Strong administrative and communication skills
- Experience providing support or information to members of the public (e.g. customers, visitors, service users etc.)
- Experience in supporting projects, including event logistics, maintaining project documentation, and assisting with stakeholder engagement.
WHAT WE OFFER
We want you to feel supported, valued, and empowered in your role. That’s why we offer flexible working, a positive team environment, and benefits designed to support your wellbeing, finances, and family life.
Wellbeing Support
- 28 days’ leave per annum plus bank holidays for full-time employees
- Option to buy an extra week of annual leave (pro-rata for part-time employees)
- Paid volunteer days to support causes you care about
- Free, confidential support service available 24/7
- Access to cycle-to-work schemes through Green Commute Initiative and Cycle Scheme
Financial Benefits
- Group Personal Pension scheme with a 6% or 7% of basic salary contribution being matched by Walk Wheel Cycle Trust
- Bike, computer and season ticket loans
- Discount benefits
- London Weighting Allowance of £4,530 per annum for all those living within a London Borough (32 local authority districts plus the City of London).
- Death in Service benefit – 3 x annual Salary
Family Friendly Policies
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
- Flexible Working practices (full time hours are 37.5 per week, Monday - Friday)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Application deadline: 09:00, 02 February 2026
- Interviews will be held in person at Birtley Active Travel Hub during the week of 9 February 2026. To apply, please complete our online application form.
- We are committed to being a truly inclusive employer. We welcome applications from everyone from all parts of the community.
- Adjustments are available throughout the application process.
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We are committed to being a truly inclusive employer. We welcome applications from everyone from all parts of the community.
Our Values
- We are always learning
- Championing equity
- Taking ownership
- Delivering Together
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We're the charity making it possible for everyone to walk, wheel and cycle
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The Advocacy Team Leader is a key operational leadership role responsible for the day-to-day delivery, coordination, and quality assurance of Respond’s specialist ISVA and advocacy services for autistic people and people with learning disabilities affected by sexual violence, trauma, or abuse.
This role combines operational leadership, case allocation and triage, supervision and quality oversight, alongside holding a small caseload of complex cases. You will help ensure high-quality, trauma-informed, neurodiversity-affirming advocacy in line with ISVA national minimum standards, safeguarding requirements and contract outcomes.
The Team Leader plays a central role in embedding trauma-informed, neurodiversity-affirming practice, supporting safe and reflective decision-making, and representing Respond in key operational and steering forums and working groups. And plays a vital role in building a culture of safe, accountable, and reflective practice and in ensuring advocacy services are delivered with care, consistency, and impact.
An accredited ISVA qualification is essential.
This advert closes at midnight Thursday 18th February 2026 and interviews will be held Tuesday 24th February 2026.
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We're looking for someone with experience of verging or similar church support work. Good social skills are essential as is the ability to work as part of a team as well as on your own initiative. The ability to work closely with and relate well to all Cathedral staff, ministry team, congregation, volunteers, visitors, and members of the general public will also be required.
The two Assistant Vergers and Precinct Officers carry out a wide range of duties under the direction of the Head Verger and Precinct Manager. Work includes: the careful setting up and delivery of all liturgical matters; ensuring a welcoming, clean, and safe environment for all working in, visiting, or using the Cathedral and Cathedral House and precinct and ensuring the day-to-day smooth running of the Cathedral for all.
Essential experience and skills
- A flexible attitude and willingness to take on a range of duties including practical ‘hands- on’ work.
- Attention to detail and an ability to assess priorities including when under pressure.
- Understanding of liturgy or willingness to learn.
- Ability to be a good team player and work collaboratively with Ministry Team and Lay Staff.
- Good administrative and IT skills.
- Good communication and social skills.
- Good understanding of the importance of managing security and health and safety.
- Have an open and welcoming attitude to all including volunteers and members of the general public.
- A trained First Aider (or willing to be trained upon appointment to an appropriate level).
- Willing to learn new skills and undertake training.
- Willing to work alone.
- Ability to work flexibly over seven days and evenings including holiday periods.
- Experience of caretaking duties.
Desirable experience
- At least one year’s experience as a church or cathedral verger or in a similar role.
- Experience of working in an environment where paid and voluntary staff work side by side.
- Experience of delivering events.
Personal qualities
- Excellent interpersonal skills, in particular warmth, tact, diplomacy, discretion, and imagination.
- In sympathy with the ethos and aims of the Cathedral as a Christian organisation.
- Be a communicant member of the Church of England.
- Highly collaborative.
- Ability to lift and carry furniture, climb stairs, walk, and stand unaided for significant periods of time and work at height as an occupational requirement
- Ability to work with senior level colleagues and with the general public.
- Committed to equal opportunities and inclusivity
- Committed to upholding the highest standards of safeguarding practice.
Benefits of working at Portsmouth Cathedral:
Generous leave allowance of 25 days (pro rata for part-time posts) plus all public holidays and two 'given' days after Christmas/New Year.
Employer pension contributions of 7.5%, employee contribution 1.0%
Cash health plan
Safeguarding. The Cathedral takes the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults very seriously, and practices Safer Recruitment for all roles (both paid and voluntary), enhanced DBS for specific roles, and face-to-face or online training as required. An enhanced DBS is required for this role.
Portsmouth Cathedral is an Equal Opportunities Employer and a member of Inclusive Church.
Closing date for applications: 4th February
Interviews will be held 16th February
We will not be able to provide any feedback to those not called for interview.
Applicants called for interview will be sent a Cathedral Application Form and Confidential Declaration Form to complete as part of our safer recruitment processes.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.