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You will be working with the Social Media Manager to create content for a variety of audiences across our social media channels, with an emphasis on content for a younger and more diverse audience and bringing our digital evangelism, discipleship and common good priorities to life through our various national channels and platforms.
As a member of the Church's multi-award-winning Digital Team, you will develop innovative and strategic social media content and campaigns that invite people to connect with their local church, encourage people to deepen their faith and share inspiring local and national stories of how the Church works for good in communities across England.
You will support the wider Communications department and teams across the National Church Institutions with social media usage across TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Bluesky LinkedIn and YouTube, with a real passion for building engagement across all social media platforms and reaching new audiences.
Closing Date - 28th September at 23:55.
Strategy and campaigns
- Develop a wide range of content, as well as platform strategy to better reach, and grow our different social media audiences.
- Research development of platforms and trends to accompany our strategy.
- Work with colleagues at the offices of the Archbishops on content and communicate Church of England content plans for key campaigns and ordinary time, identifying opportunities for collaboration.
- Generate creative ideas for key campaigns and year-round content.
Content creation and management
- Planning, curating, and scheduling daily content for our social media channels, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, Bluesky and TikTok, ensuring a broad, high-quality mix of innovative content that meets our goals and is tailored to different audiences.
- Liaising with content producers on platform-specific, social-first content.
- Liaising with influencers to provide social media content and develop partnerships that will grow awareness of the Church of England among new audiences.
- Writing clear, simple and concise copy for the Church of England social media channels.
- Working on social media campaigns to support goals of teams across the Church of England, building positive relationships with other teams and advising colleagues on best practice in creating engaging content.
- Providing digital support and creating content atonline and onsiteevents, particularly training courses and conferences, including General Synod.
Social media monitoring and community management
- Working with the Social Media Manager, coordinating and implementing social media community management on the Church's social platforms, creating engagement and growing our following.
- Monitoring our social media channels during working hours to ensure comments, complaints and queries are dealt with appropriately and in good time, identifying issues that need response or escalation.
- Co-ordinatingthe out of hours rota for social media channels.
Insights and reporting
- Identifying social media opportunities (such as campaigns, social trends, awareness days) through horizon scanning.
- Together with the Social Media Manager, produce regular social media analytics and insights, including identifying trends arising from social media feedback, sharing results with key stakeholders and using findings to inform future activity.
- Liaise with other members of the Communications team to monitor online activity on key topics.
Other
- Contribute to team project planning.
- Occasionally take part in webinars and in-person training to equip church leaders and volunteers, as well as NCIs and diocesan staff in use of social media.
- Carrying out any other reasonable duties as required.
Essential
Skills/Aptitudes:
- Excellent writing, copy-editing and proofreading skills - ability to write clearly without mistakes.
- Excellent digital skills, including industry standard tools, particularly digital channel management software such as content management systems (CMSs), social networks, evaluation and analytics tools, such as Sprout Social.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, building consensus and positive relationships within and across teams.
- Highly organised, and able to maintain this in a fast-paced environment.
Knowledge/Experience:
- Experience of working as a social media officer or equivalent role for a large national organisation.
- Experience running digital and social campaigns for large organisations.
- Experience of social media community management.
- Track record of taking projects, ideas and initiatives from concept through to delivery.
- Awareness of social media trends and clear understanding of the role of social media within digital marketing and communications.
- Understanding of the values and beliefs of the Church of England and of Christianity in general
- Experience in growing high-profile social media channels and increasing reach and engagement.
Personal attributes:
- Comfortable and confident promoting the Church of England and faith in Jesus Christ in the digital public square.
- A desire to bring more people to faith in Jesus Christ and deepen people's faith.
- A team player with a can-do attitude, willing to pull together with colleagues at busy times and use professional digital experience to further the work of the Church
Desirable
Knowledge/Experience:
Personal attributes:
- Able to demonstrate a resilient approach in the workplace
- Genuine enthusiasm for innovation in social media and keeping up to date with social media trends and best practice.
Circumstances:
- Able to occasionally travel within England to produce content from different dioceses, churches and other Church of England organisations. You may also be required to assist with social media training of colleagues and other stakeholders.
The Church of England’s vocation is and always has been to proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ afresh in each generation to the people of England.



About the Role
This Project Officer role is part of Bright Futures, our mentoring and employability support programme for young Gypsy and Traveller people aged 15-25. You will keep the programme organised, connected and running smoothly - managing records and systems, building partnerships, and coordinating workshops and activities so that young people can find their way in and get the most out of the support on offer.
Many of the young people we work with have faced exclusion or discrimination within mainstream education, employment and other services, and are often not in education, employment or training (NEET). The processes, systems and communications you manage all need to be accessible and responsive to young people who may be wary of formal support.
You will coordinate outreach and community engagement to bring young people into the programme, build and maintain relationships with colleges, training providers, employers and community organisations, and manage day-to-day communications with young people, families and partners. You will set up and coordinate a Youth Advisory Group, giving young people a structured way to help shape the programme. You may also be asked to cover for mentee support when a mentor is unavailable or at capacity.
This role is funded by The National Lottery Community Fund.
About You
This role is for someone who enjoys keeping things organised and connected, and who wants that work to make a real, practical difference in young people's lives – someone committed to supporting young people from marginalised and underserved communities to fairly access relevant opportunities.
You will be highly organised, with strong admin skills and confidence using digital tools and databases. You will also be a confident communicator, equally comfortable writing a promotional post, following up with a training provider, or having a conversation with a young person or their family.
The role is ideal for someone with experience of outreach, building partnerships or community engagement, who can build trusting relationships with a wide range of people – from young people and families to colleges, employers and community organisations. You should be open to providing support to young people when needed.
We don't expect you to already have all the answers what matters most is your admin and organisational ability, your commitment to the communities we work with, and your confidence building relationships across a wide range of people and settings. We will support your development through supervision, training and a small, collaborative team environment.
We know not everyone will meet every requirement in the job description below, but if you feel you have what it takes, please apply and tell us how your experience and skills make you suitable.
If you are not sure what the work looks like or you want to ask questions before applying, we are happy to chat with you about the role. Please contact Mini Ravi (Programme Lead) by calling on our office phone.
About LGT and Bright Futures
London Gypsies and Travellers (LGT) challenges social exclusion and discrimination, working for change in partnership with Gypsy and Traveller communities living on council caravan sites, roadside camps, in flats and houses, and those experiencing homelessness.
Bright Futures supports Gypsy and Traveller young men and women aged 15–25 through mentoring, skills development, employability and wellbeing support. The programme helps young people build confidence, develop practical skills and identify realistic pathways into training and employment, working at their own pace and around their needs and interests. The programme is shaped by a deep understanding of the Gypsy and Traveller culture, and designed to empower young people to engage with wider society with pride, motivation and confidence.
Our services also include accommodation advice and advocacy, family support, community development, research, policy work and campaigns, and we support hundreds of individuals and families each year.
We are a small, committed and supportive team who seek to live our organisational values throughout our work: Collaboration, Courage, Empowerment, Inclusivity, Equity, Community.
We are committed to equal opportunities and workforce diversity. We strongly encourage applications from Gypsy and Traveller communities.
To Apply
Review the responsibilities and person specification in the job description enclosed.
Using the ‘Apply Now’ button, please submit your CV
Instead of a cover letter, please submit answers to the following 3 questions in the space provided when you apply.
1. Briefly tell us about your experience of providing admin and coordination work. What exactly did you do and what tools or systems did you use?
2. What is one of the barriers that young people from vulnerable or marginalised backgrounds face around education, training and work? Why?
3. Why are you interested in this role and working with London Gypsies & Travellers?
250-300 word answers for each question is enough, but you are welcome to write more.
There is no right answer and we are not interested in perfect responses. We want to know about you and the knowledge, skills, and experience your will bring to the role.
Closing date: Wednesday 30th September 2026
Interviews: Tuesday 20th October (in person), Tuesday 27th October (potential stage 2, online)
Please check you are available on these dates before applying, in case you are shortlisted for interviews.
Please note: An enhanced DBS check is required for the role. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
Please submit a CV and responses to the 3 questions mentioned above.
We are not asking for cover letters.
Applications without a CV and all 3 answers will not be considered.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
As Centre Fundraising Manager you will develop and implement a centre specific fundraising plan to raise income from the community through a variety of fundraising sources.
You will be responsible for effectively and autonomously managing the full portfolio of activity relating to the centre and to manage complex networks and relationships which have a wider national focus.
You will also be responsible for fundraising across a range of income streams including businesses, individuals, community groups, volunteers and media contacts.
There will be a requirement to work irregular hours as well as occasional overnight stays and UK travel.
Maggie's provide free cancer support and information in our centres alongside NHS hospitals and online.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Latymer Upper School is seeking to appoint a Philanthropy Officer (Individual Giving).
This role oversees the execution of all annual, capital, and project-based mass appeals across print, digital, and telephone channels. By driving these multi-channel campaigns, the position actively engages Upper and Prep school constituencies, including current and former parents, Prep families, and alumni (Latymerians).
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week.
Salary: Circa £32,000 (There may be some flexibility for an outstanding candidate, dependent on experience).
To apply and find out more about the school and our attractive staff benefits package, please visit our dedicated recruitment website.
Closing date: 9am Thursday, 17 September 2026.
Interviews will be held on Thursday, 24 September 2026.
We will review applications as they are submitted; therefore, suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date. We reserve the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made; therefore, early applications are encouraged.
Diversity – The School is fully committed to the principles of equal opportunity, diversity and inclusion. We have an established and representative staff Equality and Diversity Board to help drive forward positive change. A further Equality and Diversity Committee has recently been formed from our student population.
We are committed to attracting and retaining the very best staff, ensuring that our staff body reflects the diversity of our students and local community. Acknowledging a lack of ethnic diversity within our Support staff community, we particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates for this role. All appointments will be made on merit, following a fair and transparent process. In line with the Equality Act 2010, however, the School may employ positive action where diverse candidates can demonstrate their ability to perform the role equally well.
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS, online checks and receipt of two satisfactory references.
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Being part of this essential service is rewarding and positively life-changing for everyone involved. If you are a values-driven person and are looking for a new challenge with a progressive organisation, then we would love to hear from you.
Our multiple on-site Learning Disability Supported Living teams provide 24-hour support in a variety of locations across Oldham. We offer bespoke packages to people with a learning and/or physical disability and enduring mental health problems either in a small, shared home or a larger property where residents live within self-contained accommodation. We work with individuals in a person-centred way, enabling them to maintain a safe and healthy lifestyle.
We are looking for caring, creative, energetic people to join our team. People with integrity and a drive to learn and further their own capabilities, contributing in turn to an outstanding service delivered alongside their colleagues.
Supporting people to get the most out of life



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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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!
Delivered across the three richly diverse London boroughs of Hackney, Tower Hamlets and Newham our Community Engagement programmecurrently includes:
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Exercise classes to help maintain and develop fitness, strength and mobility to prevent falls and promote wellbeing (e.g through the provision of chair-based yoga and walking groups) in our centres and at outreach settings.
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Social activities and events giving older people the opportunity to meet and connect in our centres and in outreach settings.
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Health talks and learning events providing older people with the information ad knowledge they need to remain healthy and independent.
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Lunch clubs providing healthy, warm and affordable meals as well as social connection.
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Digital inclusion supporting older people using digital devices and getting online.
We are able to demonstrate meaningful impact with 97% of people who use our services telling us that they feel better connected to their community and 96% stating that they are maintaining a good level of physical independence as a result of the programmes we deliver.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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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!
Role Purpose
The Fundraising Manager will drive fundraising growth for YMCA Lincolnshire, a well-established charity working to improve the lives of children and young people, families, local communities and those at risk of homelessness.
Reporting to the Head of Income Generation, you will lead the delivery of YMCA Lincolnshire's Fundraising Strategy and be responsible for achieving agreed income targets across a diverse range of income streams. You will grow income through individual giving, corporate partnerships, trusts and foundations, community fundraising, events and campaigns, while strengthening donor stewardship, supporter journeys and the effective use of our Beacon CRM.
Working collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation, you will translate service delivery outcomes into compelling cases for support and build meaningful relationships with supporters, funders, businesses and community groups. You will ensure all fundraising activity is compliant, insight-led and aligned with YMCA Lincolnshire's mission, values and strategic objectives.
The closing date is Friday 25th September 2026 at 5pm.
Applications will be shortlisted as they are submitted, so this position may close early should the right candidate be found.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
I’m keen to speak with digital fundraising and digital communications professionals who have experience delivering exceptional supporter experiences, particularly for those taking part in online fundraising challenges. This is a great opportunity to join a Mental Health Charity’s Digital and Experiential team, based in East London, in a hybrid role, for a 12 month FTC.
The Digital Fundraising Officer role focuses on creating engaging, insight-driven experiences that motivate and support fundraisers throughout their journey — helping them feel confident, connected and valued, while ultimately deepening their loyalty to the organisation.
The role will involve developing personalised engagement and communications strategies, using data and insight to enhance the supporter experience across online and digital channels, including Meta-led products and social media platforms.
You will bring:
- Experience in multi-channel marketing (digital, social, influencer, email, and offline) to drive fundraising and engagement.
- Knowledge of Meta-led products such as Social Challenges and Celebration Fundraising
- Excellent project management skills
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with supporters and suppliers across a range of channels including mail, e-mail, telephone, face-to-face, and online.
If you have experience delivering digital fundraising journeys or engaging supporters through online fundraising challenges, I’d be really interested in hearing from you and discussing the opportunity further.
- Hybrid working- 2 days p/w in Stratford, London, 3 days working from home.
- 12 month FTC
- Full-time hours (35 hour week).
- Salary £35,702
Closing date- ASAP- applications reviewed on a rolling basis, so please apply today to find out more! Interviews to take place online, w/c 21st September.
As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
Harris Hill is delighted to be supporting an award-winning charity with a strong technology and innovation focus, on the appointment of a Technical Product Manager.
Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 (dependent on experience)
Location: Hybrid, 2 days per week in London office
This is a hands-on and varied opportunity to lead the technical delivery of products and new innovations, working across face-to-face, e-commerce and mobile channels.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Providing technical support to partners and merchants across the product range.
- Owning product and technical documentation from creation through to maintenance.
- Scoping requirements and managing end-to-end and UAT testing and validation against agreed requirements.
- Delivering product development projects on time and to a high standard.
- Championing best-practice UX/UI and customer donation journeys across third-party integrations.
- Developing and maintaining a product roadmap aligned with business priorities and customer needs.
- Maintaining a strong understanding of the organisation’s digital solutions, APIs, e-commerce integrations and Android applications, and how they work across different payment channels.
- Identifying emerging payment technologies, trends and customer behaviours that could inform future products.
- Managing external developers, technology partners and vendors, ensuring clear communication and delivery against agreed timelines.
- Working closely with internal and external stakeholders to define, prioritise and communicate product requirements.
You will have:
- Experience of product management and the development lifecycle, including Agile and sprint-based delivery.
- Proven project management and prioritisation skills, with experience scoping projects and managing competing deadlines.
- Experience of UAT and end-to-end technical testing, including analysing results against scope and release requirements.
- Experience designing and refining test cases, ideally using tools such as Jira and Postman.
- A good understanding of HTTP/HTTPS, APIs and JSON/XML.
- Digital experience across e-commerce integrations, Android applications, UX/UI and customer journeys.
- Experience managing external developers, technology partners or vendors.
- Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to produce clear product and technical documentation.
You will be an analytical and proactive problem-solver, comfortable working on technically demanding projects and collaborating with stakeholders at all levels. You will be customer-focused, highly organised and confident taking ownership of work from initial scoping through to delivery.
If you are an experienced technical product professional looking for a role that combines technology, innovation and social impact, we love to hear from you.
For more information, please submit your CV.
Please note, CVs are being reviewed on a rolling basis, and only successful applicants will be contacted with more information.
As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
PWSA UK is looking for an individual who is experienced in individual supporter fundraising, capable of growing our income from our community network, individual givers including seasonal and capital campaigns. You will have the drive to make a difference for our stakeholders, be able to build strong supporter relationships at a distance and create compelling proposals that connect donors with PWSA UK’s mission and will enjoy working independently in a small team.
About the role
This is a new role and you will manage and maintain a regular giving programme for new and existing supporters, developing tailored communications, proposals and engagement opportunities for the community that connect donors’ interests with PWSA UK’s mission. Working with colleagues, trustees and volunteers, you will support community fundraising, establish an effective individual giving programme using the CRM and increase the number of legacy pledges achieved over time
• Build and manage an individual giving programme.
• Support and build upon the community fundraising activity
• Develop persuasive campaigns, cases for support and donor communications.
• Maintain the CRM and utlise it to its full potential
• Keep accurate records, forecasts and pipeline reports.
About you
You will be an excellent communicator, careful researcher and organised fundraising manager, with experience in individual giving and community fundraising. You will be confident communicating with donors and senior stakeholders, handle sensitive information with discretion, and share PWSA UK’s commitment to supporting people with Prader-Willi syndrome.
Why join us?
This is an opportunity to shape a new fundraising role within a specialist charity and help grow high-value support for PWSA UK’s work.
For an informal discussion and to find out more about the opportunity please visit our website
Every person with PWS community has access to high quality care, opportunity and support to overcome the challenges of PWS



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Westway Trust is seeking a creative and strategic Communications Manager who will play a pivotal role in shaping how the Trust’s story is told across every channel. You will manage our multimedia and digital ecosystem, deliver impactful campaigns that promote our services and events, and ensure lived-experience voices are at the heart of our communications. This role is critical in coordinating activity that reflects our organisational priorities and strengthens our connection with the diverse communities we serve across our 23-acre estate.
Key responsibilities of the role include but are not limited to:
To develop and deliver campaign communications plans and creative approaches, ensuring activity is well-coordinated and aligned with organisational priorities.
To manage the multimedia and digital ecosystem at Westway Trust, including the website, social media platforms and online channels.
To generate regular, creative and engaging multimedia content, and deliver impactful campaigns and marketing materials that promote the Trust’s services, events and lived-experience voices.
You will work closely with the Senior Manager: Communications and Marketing to develop and deliver annual Communications and Marketing plans, and will also support colleagues and stakeholders with their communications and content creation.
Knowledge & Experience:
- Experience working for a charity supporting and enhancing the lives of local communities.
- Experience developing and implementing communications and marketing strategies and plans, including creative approaches and delivery schedules.
- Experience in developing, maintaining and analysing the performance of digital channels to meet organisational objectives.
- Experience in media relations, including managing press enquiries and press contacts.
- Experience producing organisational reports.
- A minimum of 12 months’ line management experience.
- Experience growing online communities.
- Practical experience developing and maintaining online platforms, including but not limited to websites, blogs, email marketing and form-building software.
- Proven ability to build relationships with external partners.
- Understanding of ethical storytelling practices and experience working with communities to tell their stories.
- An awareness and understanding of developments in digital technologies and design, and a commitment to ensuring Westway Trust remains up to date with new ideas, capabilities and best practice.
- Demonstrable understanding and commitment to equal opportunities and diversity.
Multimedia & Content Production
- Experience and/or qualifications in multimedia production, from pitching and pre-production through to filming and post-production editing.
- Skilled in one or more of: Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe After Effects, Final Cut Pro, Canva, CapCut, Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop.
Skills
- Strong IT skills, including the use of databases, Microsoft Office, HTML and email marketing platforms.
- A demonstrated ability to work across internal departments, understanding each team’s unique communications objectives, together with the ability to generate content for different audiences.
- Excellent organisational skills and ability to work independently in a changing and multi-tasking environment with competing deadlines.
The application deadline is 5 pm on Friday, 2 October, when applications will be reviewed and shortlisted for interview. However, we reserve the right to close the application early. An early application is strongly recommended. Interviews will be held on Thursday, 15 October.
We exist to work together with the local community to enable North Kensington to thrive.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you a social media whizz who loves creating content that people actually want to see? Is digital storytelling your passion, and do you want your creativity to make a real difference?
As MYTIME Young Carers enters an exciting new chapter of growth, we’re on the hunt for a Social Media Executive to help us reach more people, champion young carers, and build a brilliant and supportive online community.
If this sounds like your cup of tea, you might be exactly who we're looking for!
This is an exciting new role within the Marketing & Communications Team, joining at a time of growth.
We’re looking for a full-time Social Media Executive who loves all things digital and wants to grow in a
role with purpose. This will be an important role in expanding MYTIME’s presence online, creating
engaging content and building meaningful communities centred around our young carer support.
As MYTIME works at an increasingly national level, you’ll help us connect with more people, raise
awareness for young carers, support fundraising efforts, and share the impact our work makes. There’s
plenty of room for creativity and a chance to turn our owned channels into a beacon for young carer
information.
The ideal candidate will be someone who loves capturing content in-person as often as possible, has
an organised approach, and gets excited by the chance to grow our channels.
This role will report directly to the Director of Marketing & Communications and will work closely with
colleagues across MYTIME to bring stories, campaigns, and ideas to life across social media. This is a
great opportunity for someone early in their social media career who is creative, enthusiastic, and keen
to learn - with the possibility for career development in the future.
Interview date - Wednesday 7th October 2026
We believe no child’s destiny should be defined by their beginning.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
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REMAP is a national charity which helps disabled people across the UK, achieve greater independence and a better quality of life. Our community of volunteer engineers design and create equipment when no commercial alternative exists – at no charge to the individuals we help. We are the UK’s only charity providing innovative, custom made and personalised equipment for disabled people.
We are looking for an experienced Fundraising Manager to focus on leading and developing a diverse programme of fundraising activities that will generate sustainable income and support the organisation’s very compelling cause. REMAP is unique.
Our new Fundraising Manager will be ambitious and enthusiastic, with outstanding written communication and interpersonal skills who is able to develop excellent relationships with volunteers, donors and staff. They will:
- Develop and deliver an effective fundraising plans
- Build relationships with donors, trusts, foundations and corporate partners
- Manage applications, reporting and fundraising targets
- Work closely with REMAP's CEO and colleagues to communicate the impact of our work
To apply please submit your CV and Covering Letter outlining how you meet the personal specification by the deadline of midnight on Monday 28th September 2026. Interviews will take place online via Teams on 12th & 13th October 2026.
REMAP exists to improve the quality of life for people who experience short or long-term disability through infirmity, illness or ageing.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Community Volunteers Enabling You (COVEY) has been a lifeline for children, young people and families across Lanarkshire since 1992. We provide one-to-one and group-based befriending, mentoring and family support services tailored to those who need it most. Our mission is to help children, young people and families become more resilient, safe and better equipped to reach their full potential.
As Fundraising Manager, you will lead the development of community fundraising, corporate fundraising and fundraising events (either held by us or undertaken by members of the public such as the Kiltwalk), helping COVEY grow sustainable unrestricted income and build long-term relationships with supporters.
This is a brand new role with real scope to build on COVEY’s trusted place in the local community, developing new fundraising opportunities and partnerships, as well as building on our existing relationships with volunteers, staff, trustees, supporters, funders, schools, employers, community partners and local networks.
You will also help shape fundraising activity linked to COVEY’s 35th anniversary in 2027, using this milestone to celebrate the children, young people and families we have supported over this time (and the volunteers and staff that made it happen), in turn raising our profile and build long-term supporter relationships beyond the anniversary year.
This role would suit someone who is confident, proactive and relationship-focused, with the ability to engage people, spot opportunities, make compelling asks, build partnerships and turn interest into meaningful support for COVEY.
What we’re looking for:
- A successful track record of generating income, developing partnerships, identifying new leads and converting opportunities into active support
- Previous experience of fundraising, which could include community fundraising, corporate fundraising, supporter stewardship, sponsorship, challenge events, employee fundraising, Charity of the Year partnerships, etc
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, including confidence in networking, presenting and making fundraising asks
- Strong planning and organisational skills, with the ability to manage fundraising activity, events, budgets, supporter communications and CRM records
- A collaborative, supporter-focused approach and a strong commitment to COVEY’s mission, values and outcomes
COVEY is entering an important period of growth. Our 2025-28 Strategy sets out ambitious plans to increase income, grow unrestricted funding, strengthen our external profile and develop wider community support for the charity. The Fundraising Manager will play a key role in achieving this, and will be able to shape exactly how we do this from the ground up.
What We Offer
We offer a rewarding and fulfilling role with the opportunity to develop your skills and career in an enriching environment. Our benefits package includes:
- 6% employer pension contribution
- 22 days annual leave (rising to up to 27 days) and 10 public holidays
- One special leave day to celebrate your birthday
- Flexible working
- HSF Health plan (including dental, optical, physio claim back, personal accident coverage, GP, mental health counselling, legal support, and discounts for gym, cinema, and shopping)
- Quarterly staff wellbeing activities
- Access to ScotWest Credit Union (loans, mortgages, and savings accounts)
- Access to learning and development opportunities
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Arthritis Action is the UK charity giving hands-on, practical help to improve the quality of life of people affected by arthritis. We offer an integrated self-management approach, which looks at both the physical and mental health impact of living with arthritis. We support people living with musculoskeletal conditions through healthy eating advice, mental health resources, pain management techniques, Online Groups, employment support, and exercise advice and resources.
We are looking for an experienced Volunteering Manager, based in the Midlands, to lead the development of an exciting new volunteering programme, helping us build a diverse, inclusive and engaged volunteer community that brings our strategy to life.
The Role
Home-Based in the Midlands with monthly travel to the London office (EC1V)
The Volunteering Manager will lead the development, delivery and continuous improvement of volunteering within Arthritis Action. This is a new role responsible for ensuring that more people affected by arthritis across the country receive high-quality, evidence-based support and have meaningful opportunities to connect, participate and influence our work.
The postholder will oversee our volunteering activity, in turn enabling volunteers to extend our reach, strengthen communities and increase our impact across the region. The postholder will work closely with the Head of Services and Engagement to develop the relevant polices and strategies whilst also thinking about recruitment, onboarding, training and retention.
Key Responsibilities
Volunteering Development
• Develop a strong understanding of the volunteer journey, using insight, feedback and data to identify opportunities to improve engagement, satisfaction, retention and outcomes.
• Develop approaches to ensure volunteers can increase engagement amongst diverse and underserved communities.
• Implement effective monitoring and evaluation processes to demonstrate impact.
• Work with colleagues to identify opportunities to link volunteering and donor journeys.
• Establish effective onboarding, recruitment, training and retention processes.
• Update existing volunteering policies and strategy documents to bring them in line with practice for 2026 and beyond.
• Work alongside the CEO to support and develop our new Clinical Advisory Panel.
Engagement Building
• Develop and implement an engagement approach that strengthens relationships with existing and potential volunteers.
• Create meaningful opportunities for people with lived experience to volunteer with Arthritis Action.
• Work collaboratively with Communications and Fundraising colleagues to maximise awareness and impact.
• Build relationships with community partners and relevant external organisations to build the volunteering network.
Volunteering Strategy and Development
• Develop Arthritis Action’s volunteer strategy with support from the Head of Services and Engagement, creating a sustainable model that supports organisational priorities.
• With support from the Head of Services and Engagement, establish appropriate volunteer policies, processes, safeguarding arrangements and systems.
• Work alongside staff to create volunteer led services.
Line Management
• Act as the first point of contact for volunteers.
• Responsibility for volunteers supporting the charity.
Data, Insight and Impact
• Use data, feedback and evaluation to understand the effectiveness and impact of our volunteering programme, identify opportunities for improvement, and enhance the experience and contribution of our volunteers.
• Report meaningful KPIs for volunteering and engagement, using the CRM.
Person Specification
Essential
Experience
- Experience of developing and establishing volunteering and volunteer led services within a charity, healthcare or related environment.
- Experience of developing and improving volunteering based on evidence, insight and user needs.
- Experience of engaging diverse communities, members, service users or people with lived experiences through volunteer led services and volunteering.
- Experience of developing partnerships and collaborative approaches.
Skills and Knowledge
- Excellent oral and written communication skills including the ability to write in Plain English.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- Strong understanding of inclusion, accessibility and reducing health inequalities.
- Ability to use insight, data and evaluation to improve impact.
Attributes
- An understanding of, and commitment to, Arthritis Action’s vision, mission, equal opportunities and diversity.
- A self-starter able to work on own initiative where required.
- Values-driven, collaborative and inclusive professional.
- Empathetic and committed to ensuring people’s voices shape services.
- Able and willing to travel within the Midlands.
Desirable
- Experience of supporting people with long-term conditions.
- Experience using CRM systems and digital platforms to improve engagement.
How to apply
Applications should be in the form of a CV with a covering letter explaining your interest in and suitability for the role. Please provide both email and telephone contact information for yourself.Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK. Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Applications should be received by 11:59pm on Thursday 17th September 2026 at the latest.
First-round interviews will take place by Zoom on Tuesday 22nd September 2026. Second-round interviews will take place in the London office on Monday 28th September 2026.
Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert ahead of the deadline should we receive a sufficient number of applications.
Arthritis Action is an equal opportunities employer. We treat employees and job applicants in the same way regardless of age, disability, marital status, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief
Please apply with a CV and Covering Letter. Applications without a Covering Letter will not be accepted.
Arthritis Action is a UK charity helping people with arthritis to live fuller lives with less pain.



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