Fundraising and relationships manager jobs

Major Giving at Friends of the Earth is looking for a new Trusts and Grants Manager, to set the strategic direction of the team and give dynamic and thoughtful leadership to the trusts and foundations portfolio.

The Trusts team is well-established and experienced, and this is great time to take the team forward and take ownership of a varied pipeline of funders. We want someone who is creative, enthusiastic and aligned to our mission – if you dream of making a difference in the climate justice movement, this could be the role for you.

As the team manager, you will be responsible for:

• Setting the direction of the team and leading by example in exceptional account management
• Collaborating with teams across the organisation to bring our work to life for funders
• Communicating the importance of trusts and foundation funding to internal and external stakeholders
• Inspiring the team to seek out new opportunities and build meaningful long-term relationships

Key Skills and Attributes:

• Proven track record of securing and managing five and six-figure, multi-year grants and delivering first-class donor cultivation and stewardship
• Experience in leading strategy development and delivery
• Evidence of a dynamic and innovative approach to presenting a range of funding options and scenarios
• The ability to proactively build and manage both internal and external stakeholder relationships
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills to support strong bid and proposal development and reporting
• Strong leadership skills to support and coach team members ensuring continuous improvement and a sustainable work/life integration
• Good understanding of, and proficiency in, fundraising databases

The team: 

The Major Giving team is made up of corporate partnerships, philanthropy and trusts and raises £6 million a year from our partners, funders and donors. It is part of the Income Generation directorate, which includes Individual Giving, Organisational Insight and Supporter Relations.

Working closely with all areas of the organisation, we match high-net-worth individuals, funders and partners to our projects and campaigns and motivate them to give significant gifts to Friends of the Earth.

The Major Giving team is ambitious, well-established, dynamic, and collaborative, with each income stream working closely on projects, events and proposals to ensure donors are stewarded in the most effective ways.

For more information please read the job description.

Closing date: Monday 10th August 2026 (23:59)

Hours: Full time (30 hours over 4 days)

Location: Flexible across England, Wales and Northern Ireland 

(London salary applicable to candidates who live in London or are based in the London office a minimum of two days a week)

Please note we only accept applications via the Friends of the Earth Application System.

We offer a competitive range of benefits, good work/life balance including a 4-day working week with no loss of pay, excellent learning and development opportunities and a vibrant organisational culture. 

Our staff body is currently under-representative of People of Colour, LGBTQIA+ people and people with long term conditions or impairments. We are committed to eroding these historic barriers, so as to create a movement in which people from all walks of life see themselves in, and so we particularly encourage you to apply if you belong to one of these groups or sit at multiple intersections of disadvantage. We are committed to the Disability Confident standard and will guarantee an interview to any candidates who declare a disability and who meet the essential criteria for the role.

Friends of the Earth staff who publicly represent Friends of the Earth (including all campaigners) are not allowed to also represent a political party. This is to ensure that there can be no confusion in the minds of the public about Friends of the Earth's party-political independence. Affected staff should also seek permission from the Senior Management Team if they wish to hold a non-public facing official role in a political party. If this is an issue, please do raise this with us as soon as possible.

Friends of the Earth is an international community dedicated to protecting the natural world and the wellbeing of everyone in it. We lead campaigns, provide resources and information, and drive real solutions to the environmental problems facing us all. 

Build what comes next.

Big Creative Education Foundation is looking for an experienced Fundraiser to help unlock the support needed to create new opportunities for young people entering the creative industries.

You’ll lead trust and foundation applications, develop new funding opportunities, and build relationships with partners who share our ambition to open more doors into industry.

If you’re skilled in fundraising, grant writing or business development and want your expertise to create tangible outcomes, we’d love to hear from you.

• Post Title: Fundraiser for Big Creative Education Foundation (0.5)
• Salary: £60k (pro rata 30k)
• Basis: Part Time (2.5 days a week)
• Weeks: 1yr fixed term contract, freelance role.
• Start Date: October 2026
• Reporting to: Alexis Michaelides MD BCT & Sacha Corcoran Principal BCA, BCEF Board of Trustees
• Location: Creative Works, Blackhorse road, Walthamstow E17 6HL

Purpose of the role:

The Part-Time Fundraiser will lead on developing and delivering early-stage fundraising activity for BCEF, helping to secure income from a range of sources including trusts and foundations, individual donors, corporate partners, and events.

This role suits a proactive, experienced, organised fundraiser who enjoys building relationships, spotting opportunities, and working closely with a board of trustees in a growing organisation, recognising, understanding and promoting its primary objects.

Big Creative Education Foundation Charitable Objects are:

• Advancement of education and training for the public benefit, particularly (without limitation) in the creative arts and in digital skills; and
• Relief of need arising from disadvantage, particularly (without limitation) by providing and increasing opportunity in relation to education and training. (“Objects”).

Key Responsibilities

Principal Accountabilities:

Fundraising Strategy & Development

• Support the development and delivery of a realistic and sustainable fundraising plan
• Identify and research funding opportunities aligned with the Foundation mission
• Contribute to income targets and pipeline planning
• Identify seed funding opportunities to support operational growth

Trusts, Foundations & Grants

• Research and apply to relevant trusts, foundations, and grant-makers
• Draft high-quality funding applications, proposals, and reports
• Track deadlines, outcomes, and reporting requirements

Individual Giving & Corporate Support

• Support the development of individual giving and corporate fundraising opportunities
• Build and maintain positive relationships with donors and supporters
• Assist with stewardship and donor communications

Events & Campaigns

• Support planning and delivery of small-scale fundraising events or campaigns
• Help develop creative fundraising ideas that reflect the organisation’s values

Monitoring & Administration

• Maintain accurate fundraising records and income tracking
• Support impact reporting and evidence collection for funders
• Ensure fundraising activity meets relevant legal and ethical standards
• Report into the board of trustees and Foundation advisors with regular updates
• Attend board meetings and produce board reports

How to apply

Please refer to the advert on he company website for exact details of how to apply. This must include a supporting statement that evidences your experience matched to the accountabilities and person specification of the job role and how you will embed the case for support in your fundraising strategy.

Case for support attached as an appendices.

Closing date for application is : 28th August

Interviews will be held the week of : 7th September

Safeguarding BCE operates safer recruitment practice in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education regulations. Please expect the highest level of scrutiny and background checks. Appointments are subject to  satisfactory references being obtained, and an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check. New members of staff cannot start their positions until these documents are in place.

Warner Interviews

As a values led organisation we conduct Warner interviews as part of our recruitment process. These are designed to help us understand your own values and motivation for working with the specific cohort of young people we serve. We recommend that you research this interview technique should you be invited to attend an interview.

Salary: £33,537 pa
Contract: Permanent
Location: Battersea, London (Hybrid working with at least 50% office-based)
Closing date: 23rd August
Benefits: 28 Day Annual Leave (excl Bank Holidays), Generous Pension scheme (Ie, employee contribution 5%, employer contribution  10.3%), Enhanced Parental Leave

We are delighted to be working with Battersea Dogs & Cats Home to recruit a Philanthropy Officer, an exciting opportunity to join one of the UK's leading animal welfare charities and play a key role in developing relationships with mid-value supporters.

As part of this exciting role, you will manage and develop a portfolio of supporters giving between £1,000 and £10,000 annually, building meaningful relationships through tailored cultivation, stewardship and engagement activities. You will lead on mid-value fundraising appeals and donor communications, manage supporter mailings, support the delivery of donor events, and oversee financial reconciliation and performance reporting. Working collaboratively with colleagues across fundraising, finance and supporter services, you will help maximise fundraising opportunities and contribute to the delivery of Battersea's ambitious income generation strategy.

To be successful as the Philanthropy Officer, you will need:
 

• Previous fundraising experience, or stewardship and supporter engagement experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to create compelling donor communications and build strong relationships with donors
• Experience using CRM/database systems and managing donor data, alongside strong administrative, reporting and financial reconciliation skills.
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If you would like to discuss this role with us please email your CV to [email protected] or contact us and quote the reference 3062JP

Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency, we use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable charity jobs. We are passionate about improving equality across the sector, you can read more about our commitment to diversity here: https://www.ashbyjenkinsrecruitment.co.uk/our-commitment-to-diversity/

We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment in the charity sector and partner with you as the leading charity recruitment agency.

If enough applications are received the charity reserve the right to end the application period sooner.

We are looking for a Global Senior Prospect Research Manager to support the Global Philanthropy Team, to build a high-quality prospect pipeline to support fundraising growth, for an incredible animal welfare charity.

This is a hybrid working role, with two days per week in the Surrey office.

This role is reporting to the Associate Director, Global Philanthropy and will oversee:

• Prospect Research -Leading and strengthening the global prospect research function, ensuring it effectively supports ethical fundraising growth across key markets.
• High Potential Prospects-Identifying, researching and prioritising high-potential prospects from Salesforce and other sources, working closely with colleagues in CRM & Insights.
• Profile Creation-Producing clear, high-quality prospect research profiles to support donor cultivation, relationship development and strategic decision-making.
• Ethical Screening -Leading on due diligence and ethical screening, ensuring a consistent and rigorous approach across donors and markets.
• Data and Reporting-Using data, insight and reporting to analyse prospect pool, identify new donor opportunities and support accurate, compliant donor records.

About you:

You will need to bring strong prospect research experience, from an international fundraising team or comparable environment, alongside a good understanding of global philanthropy trends, donor behaviour and ethical fundraising practice.

You'll have to be confident in turning research into clear, useful insight for fundraisers, with the ability to build strong working relationships across teams and communicate findings in a way that supports action.

You'll also have excellent attention to detail and the ability to self-manage a varied workload in a busy, values-led environment.

Why this role:

This is an exciting opportunity to help connect passionate supporters with an incredible animal welfare charity dedicated to paving the way for a new era where people, wildlife and the planet thrive. You would be joining a supportive, flexible workplace with a strong focus on wellbeing and development, including 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, 24/7 GP access, Employee Assistance Programme and MHFA support, Premium Calm App subscription, Electric car scheme, defined contribution pension scheme, free onsite parking and office next to mainline station and much more.

Closing date: Friday 14 August 2026
1st Stage (Teams) Interview: Thursday 20 August 2026
2nd Stage (Face to Face) Interview, with task:Thursday 27 August 2026

IMPORTANT NOTE
Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days, but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.
We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.
Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.

Harris Hill are delighted to be working with a fantastic charity to recruit for the Relationship Manager in order to help manage various diverse and exciting accounts within the charity.

In this key position, you will manage a diverse portfolio of high-value donors and collective fund accounts, overseeing financial administration, client communications, and compliance. You’ll play a crucial role in ensuring funds are distributed efficiently and effectively to charities and social enterprises worldwide.

As a Relationship Manager you will:

• Manage and nurture relationships with High-Net-Worth donors and collective fund clients.
• Administer client finances including bookkeeping, reconciliation, cash flow, payments, and donation reporting.
• Ensure compliance with UK charity law and regulatory requirements.
• Liaise with clients, intermediaries, grantees, and third-party service providers.
• Support external communications, events, and networking to grow the organisation’s profile.
• Maintain office systems and provide administrative support as needed.

 

To be successful, you must have experience:

• Experienced in delivering exceptional service to HNW/UHNW individuals, with a genuine passion for philanthropy.
• Knowledgeable about the charity sector and grant making processes.
• Detail oriented with strong analytical and compliance skills.
• An excellent communicator, confident in both verbal and written forms.
• Organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast paced environment.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office and comfortable working with sensitive data.
• A collaborative team player with a positive attitude and eagerness to learn.

Salary: Starting salary £32,000 - £40,000 

Contract type:Full-time, permanent

Location- London, hybrid working

Closing date: On rolling basis

Interview: TBC

Recruitment process: Cv and Supporting Statement to

If this sounds like you, then please do get in touch ASAP!

Unfortunately, due to resource capacity, we will only contact candidates that are shortlisted for interview. Therefore if you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of the closing date please note your application has been unsuccessful.

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.

About us

Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP) works for the health and dignity of Palestinians living under occupation and as refugees. We are the leading UK charity delivering health and medical care to those worst affected by conflict, occupation and displacement in the occupied Palestinian territory and Lebanon.

About the role

We're looking for a Senior Digital Performance Marketing Officer to help drive forward MAP's digital fundraising programme at a pivotal moment for our work. You'll lead on the delivery of complex, multi-channel paid acquisition campaigns — recruiting new cash and regular givers through Meta, Google Ads, programmatic display and beyond — while shaping the strategy, testing plans and attribution models that make our digital fundraising smarter and more effective.

This is a role with real scope: you'll manage campaigns end-to-end, drive conversion rate optimisation across our key digital products, and build the processes and content pipelines that let a small but ambitious team punch above its weight.

If you're a performance marketer who wants your skills to translate directly into lifesaving healthcare for Palestinians, this is your chance. 

As you will have seen from the role profile, this post requires a minimum of two days per week in our London office.

MAP has a flexible working policy to support employees with additional needs, caring responsibilities etc. However, it will not be possible for this role to be completely remote.

About you

What you'll do

• Lead the delivery of MAP's paid digital fundraising programme, from campaign briefing through to optimisation and review
• Develop and oversee our Conversion Rate Optimisation (CRO) roadmap
• Support on the development of our paid digital strategy, attribution models and reporting 
• Build and run testing plans to identify and scale what works
• Improve internal and agency processes, including content sourcing and sign-off pipelines
• Manage relationships with external creative and media agencies
• Support budgeting, forecasting and compliant conversion tracking 

What we're looking for

• Proven experience managing paid digital performance marketing campaigns across channels including Meta Ads, Google Ads and programmatic display
• A strong eye for creative and storytelling, and an understanding of how paid and owned channels work together
• Confidence managing multiple complex campaigns and competing priorities
• Strong analytical skills — able to turn data from multiple sources into clear, actionable reporting
• Demonstrable experience influencing and managing stakeholders, internally and externally
• A good understanding of GDPR and the Fundraising Code of Practice
• Desired experience working on regular giving recruitment      campaigns across digital and direct marketing channels. 
• Experience in a charity, humanitarian or campaigning environment is a plus, but not essential 

RECRUITMENT PROCESS

Interviews will take place on Microsoft Teams. 
 How to Apply

Please submit your CV before the deadline of 12:00 noon GMT on 11th August 2026.

Equal opportunities

MAP aims to be an equal opportunities employer and we are determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, or race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable.

Background checks

As an organisation MAP is committed to the welfare and protection of children and vulnerable adults. MAP will conduct appropriate background and references checks. Link in that safeguarding and ethical conduct.
 

Disclaimer

**MAP reserves the right to close this advert before the confirmed closing date when we are in receipt of sufficient applications.     

 **We would therefore advise interested applicants to apply as early as possible. Due to the high volume of applications, we receive, we are unable to respond to every application. If you have not heard from us within two weeks of the deadline, then you have not been successful in shortlisting

The Talent Set are delighted to be working with a national Children’s Charity to find a Corporate Partnerships Manager to join their growing account management team on a Maternity cover contract for 12 Months

The organisation offers a flexible working environment, with a fully remote working pattern and salary up to c.£42,000 dependant on experience. This role will require occasional travel to partnership and team meetings.  

The successful candidate will manage high value (5-6 figure) existing partnerships with leading global brands, as well as on boarding and new business partnerships to deliver on ambitious partnership objectives, maximising income and supporting awareness for the charity. You will collaborate across departments internally to build awareness and ensure effective delivery of the Partnership objectives and targets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the aims and objectives of partnerships through preparing, managing and delivering activity plans and income budgets in support of the Partnership plan
• Responsible for the implementation of national, regional and local corporate partnership initiatives
• Develop and deliver innovative approaches to achieving fundraising targets and new opportunities for employee engagement
• Lead on designated partnerships, projects and events contributing to the Partnership plan
• Implement and maintain excellent communications procedures with colleagues and key stakeholders across all areas of the Charity to coordinate delivery and raise awareness of partnership objectives and targets
• Administer appropriate income/expenditure procedures, produce monthly reports and maintain accurate records of fundraising and other activity to enable evaluation and analysis
• Proactively support the Partnerships team and colleagues across the charity in the ongoing development of activities and initiatives.
• Assist and advise others in the successful production of fundraising, communications and promotional materials for corporate partners

We’re looking for:

• Experience of managing high-value corporate partnerships within the charity sector, including strategic & multi-year relationships at a 5-6 figure level.
• A proven track record in implementing and managing account plans and delivering financial targets.
• Fantastic communication & stakeholder management skills.

To be considered for this position please apply with your CV as soon as possible, regrettably please note we may not be able to reply to each and every application.

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

Corporate Partnerships Fundraiser 

Up to £31,000 per annum + excellent benefits 

Leatherhead, Surrey 

About the role: 

We are looking to appoint an experienced fundraiser to manage a portfolio of corporate partnerships to help fund the growth of our care services, and to build relationships with companies to help them achieve their CSR goals. 

Reporting to the Corporate and Community Fundraising Manager. You will be part of a team driving Rainbow Trust’s Corporate income, building and maintaining the pipeline through effective networking and stewardship. You will be responsible for the stewardship of varied corporate accounts to whom you will become a main contact and provide excellent account management. Some accounts raising six figure sums.

You will work collaboratively towards a ‘one team one target’ approach across the Fundraising and Engagement department and ensure that the use of technology is maximized and all processes are subject to continuous improvement. 

This is an excellent opportunity to maintain a breadth of fundraising experience to position yourself for future fundraising roles with increased responsibility. 

Location: Leatherhead, Surrey, flexible working options available. 

What we’re looking for:  

• Friendly, enthusiastic and socially-focused – you quickly connect with others and build effective working relationships. An ability to empathise and communicate effectively about our work with children and families is key. You are naturally warm with a sincere appreciation for people and how they are each uniquely motivated. 

• A motivating, empathetic and persuasive communicator – you will enjoy preparing and presenting high-quality presentations 

• Knowledge of the principles that underpin good customer care – you adhere to established guidelines,

• policies and procedures, and provide excellent relationship management 

• You thrive working in a busy environment on multiple priorities simultaneously – results-oriented and a fast learner, you respond quickly to pressure and a changing environment. 

• Confident use of MSOffice and some experience of using a database – you have strong attention to detail, are comfortable working with data, and produce high quality accurate work. 

• Applications will be particularly welcome from those who have experience of building relationships and raising income –providing exceptional account management.

• Why join us? 

  We’re proud to be a Two-Star Best Companies Top 50 mid-sized organisation and a Top 10 Charity, and we’re committed to creating a great place to work. You will benefit from: 

• Pension scheme where we contribute 5% of your salary and you contribute at least 3%. 

• A life assurance scheme for all employees which provides a death in service benefit of three times’ basic pay. 

• Flexible working hours to balance home and working life. 

• 25 days of annual leave plus public holidays – rising to 26 days after 1 year, 27 days after 5 years and 30 days after 11 years, with an additional 5 years to use in your 10th or 20th year of service (pro rata for part time). 

• The option to buy/sell annual leave, as well as additional leave for your birthday, wedding/civil ceremony and an extra half day off for Christmas shopping. 

• Time off in Lieu. 

• Employee Assistance Programme with access to remote GP, counselling, physiotherapy, resources to support your mental health and financial wellbeing, as well as a 24/7 helpline via Help@Hand. 

• Family friendly policies, focused on employee wellbeing, and an active cross-organisational wellbeing group running a number of initiatives throughout the year. 

• Access to the Blue Light Card Scheme, and other rewards and discounts. 

• Bike to work, season ticket loan and payroll giving schemes. 

• A recommend a friend recruitment bonus scheme. 

• Robust training and development programmes to support your learning and growth 

• If you’d like to find out more about these benefits and working with us, please visit our website. 

  About us: 

  Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity enables families who have a child with a life-threatening or terminal illness to make the most of time together, providing expert, practical and emotional support, where they need it for as long as it is needed. For families living with childhood illness, time is everything. Right now, there are too many families coping alone with no support, no time to think, no time to make memories and no time for each other. We believe that no family should go through this alone, so we are here to change that. 

  Apply now: 

  Please visit our website and apply online. 

  Closing date: 04 September 2026 

  Interview dates: Interview dates to be confirmed 

  Your covering letter should highlight why your application should be considered above others and clearly state how your experience matches the essential criteria outlined in the Person Specification.

  Please disclose in your covering letter if you have used AI for any part of your job application. 

  Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early. 

  Interviews will take place at our Head Office in Leatherhead. We will only contact those applicants who have been successful. If you require any adjustments during the interview process, please let us know. 

  An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this post. 

  Rainbow Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment. 

  Rainbow Trust is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all backgrounds.

BENEFITS - What is in it for you?

· 34 days holiday (including Bank Holidays, for this financial year) , plus your birthday off after one year's service and additional leave for long service. 

· A genuine commitment to work-life balance and staff wellbeing 

· Learning & Development - We invest in our people. You'll have access to a personal training budget, our online      learning platform and all the training needed to thrive in your role.

· Free Enhanced DBS check 

· Pension & Health Care Cash Plan – All our staff have access to a NEST pension and Simply Health care plan. 

· Career breaks after 3 years' service.

About Us 

Challengers is a charity dedicated to transforming the lives of disabled children, young people and their families through the power of play. We provide safe and inclusive spaces across the South East where disabled children aged 4-18 can come together to have fun, make friends and learn valuable life skills, while giving their families essential respite from care responsibilities. 

Your Role

As our Community Engagement Officer, you'll inspire communities, volunteers, and supporters to help transform the lives of disabled children, young people, and their families.

Working as part of our passionate Fundraising and Advocacy team, you'll build meaningful relationships, grow fundraising, raise awareness, and help expand Challengers' impact in local communities.

Duties and Responsibilities

· Build and maintain relationships with local communities to grow fundraising income.

· Represent Challengers at community events and fundraising activities.

· Support and steward third-party fundraisers to help them achieve successful outcomes.

· Provide outstanding stewardship and support to donors, supporters, and volunteers.

· Recruit, train, and support volunteers, ensuring a positive and rewarding experience.

· Assist with corporate partnerships, business engagement, communications, and fundraising initiatives.

· Maintain accurate CRM records and supporter data in compliance with GDPR requirements.

· Support occasional evening and weekend events as required.

· Undertake other duties appropriate to the role as needed.

About you

We're looking for someone who is passionate about building relationships and inspiring others to support a great cause. You'll bring:

· Experience in fundraising, community engagement, events, or volunteer management, ideally within the charity sector.

· A track record of achieving fundraising or income targets and building strong relationships with supporters and stakeholders.

· Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the confidence to engage a wide range of audiences.

· Strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver successful campaigns and events.

· A good understanding of fundraising principles (or a willingness to learn) and a commitment to excellent supporter care.

· Confidence using Microsoft Office, CRM systems (ideally Salesforce), and digital tools such as Canva, WordPress, email marketing platforms, and social media.

Essential - A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion 

Confidence can sometimes hold us back from applying for a job. We know there's no such thing as the perfect candidate, and we're committed to helping people develop. 

If this role excites you and you think you could make a difference, we'd love to hear from you. 

Challengers is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. 

Safeguarding Statement 

Challengers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS check and provide satisfactory references. 

We’re reviewing applications on a rolling basis and may start meeting with people earlyif someone brilliant comes along – sodon’twait too long to apply! 

Regular Giving Officer (Fixed-Term Contract)
Salary: £46,614 - £56,345 per annum (pro rata if applicable)
Location: White City, London (attendance in the White City office every Tuesday and Thursday)
Contract: Fixed-Term Contract (approximately 3 months)

Help deliver fundraising campaigns that make a lasting difference

We are seeking an experienced direct marketing and fundraising professional to join a busy and ambitious fundraising team during a critical period of campaign activity.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with significant experience in fundraising direct marketing who can quickly take ownership of campaigns, manage multiple projects simultaneously and deliver high-quality supporter communications with minimal supervision.

Working as part of a collaborative fundraising team, you will help drive donor acquisition, retention and stewardship activity through a range of channels, supporting philanthropic giving and long-term supporter engagement.

What you'll be doing

• Managing a portfolio of fundraising campaigns across direct mail, email, telephone and digital channels.
• Coordinating campaign delivery from briefing through to execution, ensuring projects are delivered on time and to a high standard.
• Working with internal stakeholders and external suppliers including agencies, designers, copywriters and mailing houses.
• Developing compelling fundraising communications, appeals and supporter stewardship materials.
• Managing campaign schedules, creative briefs, data briefs and production processes.
• Overseeing audience segmentation and supporting data selection processes.
• Monitoring campaign performance, analysing response rates and return on investment, and making recommendations for improvement.
• Producing reports and insights using fundraising and CRM data.
• Supporting budget monitoring and supplier management activities.

About you
We are looking for someone who can bring:

• Significant experience in direct marketing, fundraising or supporter acquisition and retention activity.
• Experience delivering multi-channel campaigns from concept through to completion.
• Strong project management and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication and copywriting abilities.
• Experience working with databases, reporting and campaign performance analysis.
• Confidence managing suppliers and stakeholder relationships.
• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• The ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with colleagues across an organisation.

You will join a supportive team environment and will be expected to take ownership of campaign delivery during a particularly busy fundraising period.

Why join us?
This role offers the opportunity to:

• Play a key role in delivering impactful fundraising campaigns.
• Work with a broad range of stakeholders and suppliers.
• Gain exposure to sophisticated direct marketing and donor engagement programmes.
• Contribute directly to fundraising success and supporter growth.
• Build experience within a respected higher education fundraising environment.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds and experiences who can demonstrate the skills needed to succeed in this role.

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

Help us achieve our vision that fewer people die by suicide.​

Are you results driven, commercially aware and passionate about building meaningful relationships and making a real impact? Samaritans is looking for a dynamic Corporate Partnerships Executive to help us secure new corporate partners and nurture and develop our existing corporate supporters. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is interested in building a career in corporate fundraising to join a talented and ambitious team.​

In this role, you’ll drive forward new business by seeking and securing innovative new partnerships with high-value companies. You’ll also deliver excellent account management by providing our partners with an inspiring supporter experience.​

You’ll be instrumental in helping our team to reach our ambitious fundraising goals to support Samaritans’ life-saving work.

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Contract terms:

• £30,000-£33,000 per annum, plus benefits

• Permanent

• 35 hours per week (full-time)
• We are passionate about flexible working, talk to us about your preferences
• Hybrid, linked to our Ewell (Surrey) office. You will also have the opportunity to work from our London office.
• We value meeting in person and working collaboratively. We work in person around 2 days or more per month.
• 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays

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​What you'll be doing:

• ​Manage and steward a portfolio of corporate partners, providing both reactive and proactive support.
• Develop and implement fundraising initiatives, creating resources that drive engagement.
• Achieve personal income targets from existing and new corporate partnerships and new business activity KPIs.
• Research and cultivate new corporate prospects to grow our supporter base.
• Create impactful communications including reports, presentations, and proposals.
• Provide administrative support including income coding, inbox management, and volunteer coordination.
• Represent Samaritans at meetings and events​​

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What you’ll bring:

• ​Previous experience within fundraising, account management, sales, event management or marketing.
• Experience working towards specific objectives and financial targets
• Ability to generate creative and imaginative proposals and take the initiative to develop new relationships with prospective partners.
• Great communication skills, with the ability to build relationships easily and provide expert customer care.
• Strong presentation skills
• Experience gained within a Charity fundraising or third sector role is desirable.​

For full details, please see the Job Description and Person Specification

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Why Samaritans?

At Samaritans, you’ll join a values-led organisation with a powerful mission. You’ll be part of a collaborative and supportive team where your voice matters, your expertise makes a difference, and your work helps save lives.​

We offer flexible hybrid working, great benefits, and the chance to make a tangible difference in suicide prevention across the UK and Ireland. To find out more about Samaritans, please read our recruitment brochure.​

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that reflects the people we support and who support us. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and walks of life. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone feels seen, heard and supported, at all levels of the organisation.

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Apply now

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, we’d love for you to apply. You will be asked to answer some short application questions and to upload your CV. If you require adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know.​

Applications close: ​09:00am on Monday 10th August 2026

Interviews: w/c 17th August

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At Samaritans, human connection is at the heart of everything we do. 

We do not use AI at any stage during the selection process. Your application will always be carefully reviewed by the recruiting manager or a member of the Talent Attraction Team. 

We kindly ask that you avoid using AI tools to generate your application or interview answers. We want to hear your own ideas, insights, and writing style so your unique strengths can shine through. We recognise that some candidates may use assistive technology or tools to help with accessibility, structure or grammar.   

Role Overview:
The Talent Set are delighted to partner with the client on a fantastic Senior Individual Giving Officer role. This position involves leading key fundraising campaigns, cultivating supporter relationships, and managing a small team within a diverse fundraising programme dedicated to making a positive impact.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and deliver integrated donor recruitment and stewardship campaigns across multiple channels to maximise income and supporter engagement.
• Support the planning, coordination, and delivery of the annual fundraising programme, ensuring key milestones are met.
• Monitor campaign performance by analysing KPIs, providing insights to optimise outcomes through testing and evaluation.
• Manage supporter communications, including email, phone contact, and postal mail, providing a welcoming and professional experience.
• Assist with budgeting and reforecasting activities, maintaining accurate financial records.
• Line manage the Individual Giving Officer, offering guidance, regular performance reviews, and development support.
• Collaborate with marketing teams to develop compelling messaging and creative collateral.
• Liaise with data teams to ensure precise targeting, segmentation, and reporting, adhering to data protection standards.
• Keep abreast of sector trends and innovative practices to inform campaign strategies.
• Foster positive working relationships within the team and with external stakeholders, including supporters and volunteers.

Person Specification:

• Experience in marketing, direct marketing, or fundraising, with a record of devising successful campaigns.
• Skilled in using data to inform decision-making and optimise campaign performance.
• Experience in line management or leadership, with a passion for developing others.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with an aptitude for storytelling that resonates emotionally.
• Strong organisational and time management abilities, capable of managing multiple priorities.
• Familiarity with GDPR and data compliance legislation related to supporter data.
• Solution-focused, collaborative, and able to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Creative mindset with the ability to build meaningful connections across diverse audiences.

What’s on Offer:

• Salary: £27,000 to £30,950
• Location: Hybrid – 1 day a week in Kent office
• Contract: 12 month FTC

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

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

About the role

In this role you will have the chance to manage and deliver fundraising activity, with a particular focus on growing income from Individual Giving. From delivering a refresh of our Individual Giving programme, running events alongside our artistic programming to cultivating new relationships with Major Donors - you’ll play a vital role in sustaining and growing our impact. 

Alongside this, the Development Manager will also fundraise from Corporations, Trusts and Foundations line-manage the Development Coordinator and act as Secretary for our Development Committee.

This role is ideal for someone who's passionate about purposeful fundraising in the creative sector and can take the lead in a small ambitious team. A hands-on role which requires strong communication, organisational and leadership skills.

About Punchdrunk Enrichment

Punchdrunk Enrichment creates immersive theatre experiences for families, schools and communities. We are a values-led organisation and care about children and young people, artists of the future, and communities underserved by conventional cultural programmes. We attract national and international collaborators, and have previously taken our projects into schools, care homes, community theatres, warehouses and found spaces.

We devise immersive theatre productions and projects that have a powerful impact by placing people at the heart of an unforgettable journey. Through our adventurous, high-quality approach to storytelling we champion the imagination.

To find out more please visit our website.

Closing date: Mon 7th Sept 2026 10:00am

Mass Participation Officer

We are seeking a passionate and motivated professional to drive participation, engagement and income through a portfolio of exciting fundraising and challenge events across the UK.

Salary: £33,200 per annum (plus London weighting where applicable)
Location: Home-based, UK-wide with travel – Remote working
Hours: 35 hours per week – Flexible with compressed hours or a 9 day fortnight
Contract: Fixed-term until 31 March 2027
Closing Date: Please apply as soon as possible

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to join a national charity and help deliver a portfolio of fundraising events that inspire supporters, build lasting relationships and generate vital income to support life-changing services.

Reporting to the Mass Participation Manager, you will be responsible for managing and delivering a range of challenge and third-party events, ensuring an outstanding experience for participants from recruitment through to post-event stewardship. Working within a collaborative fundraising team, you will play a key role in driving supporter acquisition, engagement, income and retention.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing and delivering a portfolio of challenge and third-party fundraising events from planning through to evaluation.
• Recruiting and engaging participants through creative acquisition campaigns.
• Building supporter journeys that maximise engagement, fundraising income and long-term loyalty.
• Developing strong relationships with event organisers, suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Monitoring performance against financial and non-financial targets and identifying opportunities for growth.
• Using data, insight and market trends to improve supporter experience and campaign effectiveness.
• Supporting budget management, forecasting, reporting and risk mitigation.
• Working collaboratively across teams to ensure successful delivery of fundraising activity.

About You

• We are looking for an organised, proactive and people-focused individual who enjoys building relationships, managing projects and delivering excellent customer experiences.
• You may already have experience within fundraising or the charity sector, but we are equally interested in hearing from candidates with transferable skills gained in other sectors.

You will be able to demonstrate:

• Experience of working towards and achieving targets and objectives.
• Strong project management and organisational skills.
• The ability to analyse information and use insight to improve performance.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Confidence managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines.
• A proactive approach and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office and CRM or database systems.
• A commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
• The ability to travel extensively across the UK as required.

Whether your experience has been gained in events, marketing, account management, customer success, membership, hospitality, business development, sales, community engagement or another customer-focused environment, we'd love to hear how your skills could transfer into this role.

About the Organisation

This national charity is dedicated to supporting people and families affected by a life-changing health condition. Through vital services, research, campaigning and advocacy, the organisation helps thousands of people rebuild their lives every year.

Other roles you may have experience of could include:

Fundraising Officer, Events Fundraiser, Challenge Events Officer, Community Fundraiser, Regional Fundraiser, Supporter Engagement Officer, Individual Giving Officer, Events Coordinator, Fundraising Executive, Relationship Fundraiser, Charity Events Officer, Participation Events Officer, Campaigns Officer, Fundraising Coordinator, Account Manager, Customer Success Executive, Partnerships Officer, Events Manager, Marketing Executive, Membership Engagement Officer, Community Engagement Officer, Business Development Executive or Client Relationship Manager.

Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client – Not For Profit People.