Fundraising assistant jobs

Zoe's Place Baby Hospice was founded in Liverpool in 1995 as the first hospice in the UK specifically providing for the needs of babies and younger children. Our team of specialist nurses and healthcare assistants are supported by a wide range of other healthcare professionals to provide respite care, therapies and bereavement care to babies and children with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions, and their families.

In late 2024 the people of Liverpool, the North West, and even further afield helped us to raise more than £7,000,000 to secure the future of our hospice, and to build a state-of-the-art new facility in West Derby.

As work begins on our new hospice facility, our dedicated team continues to deliver specialised care from our existing site, and our team of fundraising, marketing, finance, compliance and administration professionals work hard to keep the charity operating smoothly.

This is a rare opportunity to join our dynamic and successful team as the head of our Income Generation and Marketing function. This role enhances the previous role of Head of Fundraising to be responsible for the overall income generation for the hospice, and the key role for the Head of Income Generation is to maintain a sustainable level of fundraising by increasing the income from paid placements through our relationships with Health Trusts and Councils in Merseyside and Cheshire in particular.

We are looking for someone with proven senior-level experience in income generation within the charity, health or care sector, and with a track record of growing income through commissioning or fundraising. You will need to be a strategic thinker with the confidence and compassion needed to build productive relationships and to manage our passionate and hard working team.

In exchange you will benefit from a competitive salary and benefits package, the opportunity to make a real difference to an incredible cause, and you will be joining the charity at a pivotal point in its development. 

Salary: £52,000 per annum.

Location: Hybrid Work Culture. We are proud to promote a truly hybrid work culture, recognising that every role is different, and everyone has unique needs and preferences. Our Hybrid Work Arrangement empowers each team member to work with their manager to choose the most effective way to work that balances your needs and Hospice UK’s.

For this role, we expect someone to come into the office for two or more days a week. One of those days would be a Tuesday when Income Generation & Grants colleagues come into the office. You can work remotely for the rest of the time, but equally, you may prefer to work from the office full-time. You can discuss your preferences as they meet our business needs with your line manager at the start of your employment. You will also need to be available for some out of hours events in the evenings.

Contractually this role is London-based.

Contract: Permanent.  Full time role - 35 hours per week.

Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave rising to 30 days after 2 years (+ an extra 10 days on each 5th year). Pro rata for part time hours
• Matched pension scheme up to 7% of salary
• Healthcare plan
• Support for staff with caring responsibilities
• Family-friendly culture

How to apply: CV and supporting statement - using Hospice UK’s supporting statement document – available on our website to download.

Closing date for applications: 10:00am on Sunday 29 March 2026.

Job Information:

The Role

This is an exciting time to join Hospice UK!  We are growing significantly as a charity and our brand awareness and profile has never been higher. 

You will have already proven you can raise significant funds from trusts and foundations and are now looking to develop your skillset and deepen your experience in an exciting new role. This is a great opportunity if you are ambitious and have the passion to excel. Hybrid working is part of the deal too, so you will be looking to work between time in the office and home.

As our Senior Philanthropy Manager we see you maximising the capacity of our well-established portfolio of warm trusts and foundations of all sizes via bespoke proposals and relationship management. You’ll also be developing exciting new business opportunities as we continue to grow our ambitious but achievable targets, with major income already pledged for future years. 

You will have the chance to work with large funders like the National Lottery, Wolfson Foundation, Masonic Charitable Foundation and others. You’ll be writing complex applications to secure new, multi-year income for interesting and fundable projects, as well as growing our pipeline of unrestricted income for the charity.

You will also be supporting the Head of Philanthropy and Philanthropy Manager (major donors) as well as line-managing the Philanthropy Assistant.

The Team

We are a supportive and collaborative team of four, focussed on delivering over £1.5M per year from trusts and major donors. Hospice UK offers a vibrant and rewarding work environment with a great culture of sharing, learning, social activities, and regular meet-ups. We work collaboratively, support each other, commiserate our failures and celebrate our successes!

At Hospice UK you will have the structure, support and opportunities to develop a stellar track-record and work towards your career goals. We pride ourselves as one of the best in the sector for providing excellent development and training opportunities for our fundraisers.

About You

You are a positive, creative, and proactive individual who embraces the challenge of a diverse portfolio. With success in cultivating new relationships, as well as managing existing donors, you will have the drive to succeed as a self-starter with excellent written and verbal communication skills. You’ll already have great database and prospect research skills, and pride yourself on your organisation and attention to detail. 

You will be able to quickly form relationships with internal and external partners, and act as a representative for Hospice UK. You will have a track record of generating income and hitting your targets through high quality applications and excellent reporting and account management.

More information is available in the candidate information pack, which is available on our website to download.

At the Bone Cancer Research Trust, we exist because families refused to accept a world where primary bone cancer had no hope, no answers and almost no research. Today, we’re the UK’s leading bone cancer charity and every supporter you engage helps push vital research forward and provides comfort to families who need us. 

About the role 

We’re looking for a friendly and professional Fundraising Assistant. As the first point of contact for supporters, you will play an essential role in delivering exceptional supporter care. 

You will: 

• Respond to supporter enquiries via phone, email and post. 

• Process donations and produce thank‑you letters and certificates. 

• Send fundraising packs, materials and merchandise. 

• Provide admin and operational support across fundraising, events and volunteering. 

• Support Facebook fundraisers and digital fundraising platforms. 

• Maintain accurate CRM records (training provided). 

• Help with events and represent BCRT when needed. 

• Support stock management, fulfilment and basic online shop tasks. 

About you 

• Friendly, confident communicator who enjoys helping people. 

• Experience in customer/supporter care. 

• Strong organisation and time‑management skills. 

• Enthusiastic, proactive and willing to learn. 

Why join us? 

You’ll join a small, passionate charity where your ideas matter and your work truly changes lives. This role offers variety, development opportunities, flexibility, a supportive culture and the chance to make a difference. 

What we offer 

• Flexible approach to working hours

• 30 days annual leave per year plus bank holidays 

• Private Health Insurance (following successful probation) 

• 6% employer pension contributions

• Life Assurance of 4x annual salary

About You. 

You will be a self-motivated and proactive senior trust fundraiser, excited about this new role and achieving our ambitious fundraising goals – approaching it with good humour, resilience and resourcefulness, and confident in your skills and abilities. 

Professional, reliable and highly organised, you will enjoy working collaboratively, able to inspire and support colleagues, and have a strong team ethos.Outgoing and engaging, you will be able to convey a passion for nature and wildlife to different audiences and feel confident when sharing our vision and impact with others. You will be able to nurture and develop relationships with key stakeholders, including those we do not already have a relationship with.

You will have a strong knowledge of Staffordshire and Stoke on Trent and be able to work/travel throughout the county.

We welcome applications from senior trust fundraisers, bid writers from the commercial sector and senior fundraisers from major donors or corporate partnerships who can demonstrate transferable skills and knowledge, and success at the income levels required. 

About the Role.  

We are investing in our Fundraising and Development team to deliver an ambitious 5-year fundraising strategy. The Trusts and Philanthropy Manager is pivotal in securing philanthropic support from trusts and foundations, legacies, major donors, and corporate partners.

 
Over the strategy period you will be responsible for developing annual trust and grant income to £500,000+, by securing grants of five figures and above and gaining multi-year donations.Using your experience in creating strong cases for support, including unrestricted costs, and pipeline development, you will work with two part-time colleagues to increase annual income from major donors, legacies and corporate partners to £250,000+ (excluding exceptional legacy gifts). 

With curiosity, you will identify funding opportunities and reach new audiences. You will thrive on building strong, long-lasting relationships, cultivating donors through verbal and written communications, and managing stewardship events.

As a senior manager, you will have budget responsibility, report regularly, and mitigate under performance.You will ensure joined-up planning and delivery, developing fundraising relationships across income streams, and you will enjoy line management, collaborating with others, and leading project groups to deliver targets on deadlines. 

A typical week is expected to include at least 2 days from our Wolseley Head Office, 1-2days in Staffordshire to secure new support and meet donors, the remaining time worked remotely, with flexibility as required. 

About Us. 

“Staffordshire Wildlife Trust protects and enhances the wildlife and wild places of Staffordshire and promotes understanding, enjoyment and involvement in the natural world.” 

A registered charity established in 1969, we are one of 46 county Wildlife Trusts throughout the UK and are supported by over 18,000 members. 

The Trust owns or manages 45 nature reserves covering an area of over 1900 hectares. We have around 140 staff, based in six locations around the county including our Headquarters at Wolseley Bridge, Stafford, with our work divided into four departments: Conservation Delivery & Engagement, Fundraising and Development, HR & Support Services, and Resources. The Trust has a diverse workforce including site wardens, wildlife surveyors, community and education officers, catering, retail and administration. 

In addition, we have a trading company which looks after the trading side of our business. This includes a café at The Wolseley Centre, charity shops in Leek, Penkridge and Codsall, and a retail shop in the Wolseley Centre. 

We’re Wild About Inclusion! To us, this means inspiring, empowering and engaging people from all backgrounds, cultures, identities and abilities, to change the natural world for the better. It means creating workspaces where difference is celebrated, everyone can be themselves and flourish, just like nature. 

Staffordshire Wildlife Trust is committed to keeping children and young people safe, you can see our policy on our website.Safeguarding and protecting our visitors, customers, members, staff and volunteers is the responsibility of every trustee, employee, and volunteer at Staffordshire Wildlife Trust. For applicable roles, applicants must be willing to undergo checks with past employers and Disclosure and Barring Service checks at the eligible level. 

Disability Confident Employer. As a Disability Confident accredited employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for vacancies. We particularly encourage applications from people who are underrepresented within our sector, including people from minority backgrounds and people with disabilities. We are committed to creating a movement that recognises and truly values individual differences and identities. 

At SWT, we are committed to creating a safe environment where discrimination, bullying, and harassment are not tolerated. We expect everyone to uphold, respect, and support our zero-tolerance policy.

Please be aware we may not accept applications if we have reason to believe they have been wholly produced using generative AI tools 

Staffordshire Wildlife Trust is a registered charity.Charity No: 259558.

Closing Date:  9am on Monday 30th March 2026 

Interviews: 1st stage - MS Teams call during the recruitment period 
2nd stage -Wed 8 April or Fri 10 April 2026

JOB TITLE: Fundraising Manager

REPORTING TO: Head of Marketing & Communications

HOURS: Part-time | 3 days per week

SALARY: FTE £35,000-40,000

LOCATION: Hybrid

Job Purpose

At Waverley Abbey, we seek to extend and build the kingdom of God through encounter with Him, through education, engagement and enterprise, for the spiritual and cultural renewal of this generation and generations to come. As Fundraising Manager, you will play a vital role in supporting this mission by strengthening activities to raise finances from Trusts and Foundations, individual givers, mid–net-worth donors and partners. You help will shape compelling cases for support and build meaningful long-term relationships with funders, that grow our supporter base through proactive outreach, relationship management and strategic bid-writing. Working collaboratively with the Chief Development Officer and Head of Marketing & Communications, you will ensure our supporters and funders feel deeply connected to our work and inspired to invest in Waverley Abbey’s vision and mission.

Key Responsibilities

1. Campaign support

> Support the Senior Marketing Manager, and wider marketing department, to align fundraising campaigns and activity with the wider organisational marketing calendar.

> Support the planning, development and delivery of fundraising activities and campaigns across email, web, social media, print, events and direct mail.

> Support the marketing department as they produce high quality fundraising assets, including videos, graphics, impact stories and supporter communications.

> Support Head of Marketing in evaluating campaign performance (income, engagement, ROI), report insights and advise accordingly for continual improvement.

2. Trusts and Foundations

> Support compelling funding applications to Trusts and Foundations aligned with organisational priorities, with research, writing and submission.

> Support the development of strong relationships with grant managers and trustees through regular updates, meetings and stewardship.

> Support the preparation of excellent reports demonstrating impact and financial accountability.

> Support the maintenance of a dynamic pipeline of prospective funders, ensuring timely submissions and follow-up.

3. Individual supporter & mid-net-worth donor engagement

> Identify, cultivate and steward mid-level relationships.

> Develop personalised proposals, updates and communications.

> Organise one-to-one meetings, tailored briefings and engagement opportunities to deepen donor relationships.

> Support the Chief Development Officer and wider Exec in managing relationships with regular supporters and mid-net worth prospects.

4. Fundraising events

> Support the planning and delivery of fundraising events, including donor gatherings, cultivation events, supporter briefings and online prayer gatherings.

> Ensure events reflect brand values and the organisation’s mission, and are executed with excellence.

5. CRM, data and supporter segmentation

> Work with the CRM and data assistant to maintain accurate donor records, giving histories and communication preferences.

> Ensure all fundraising activity is tracked, measurable and informed by data-driven insights.

> Develop supporter journeys that enhance retention, reactivation and long-term relationship building.

6. Collaboration across teams

> Partner with colleagues across the organisation to gather information needed to create compelling fundraising messages.

> Support the Chief Development Officer and Head of Marketing and communications in developing the overall fundraising strategy.

7. Administration, reporting and compliance

> Support the maintenance of accurate records of deadlines, reports, donation history and grant requirements.

> Prepare timely reporting on income, pipeline forecasts, donor engagement and fundraising performance.

> Support budget planning and tracking for fundraising projections, costs and events.

> Ensure adherence to Data Protection, GDPR, Fundraising Regulator guidelines and ethical practices.

Person Specification Personal Faith

> Committed Christian in agreement with Waverley Abbey’s Statement of Faith (E)

> Committed to pray with and for the vision and ministry of Waverley Abbey (E)

Personal Circumstances > Flexibility to work between 8am and 6pm, and occasional evenings and weekends as the role requires (E)

Experience > 3–5 years experience in a fundraising role (E)

> Previous experience in a charity, ministry or educational setting (E)

> Administration experience (E)

Education, qualifications and other requirements

> Relevant university degree (D)

Knowledge

> Word/Excel/Outlook (E)

> HubSpot/CRM (D)

> ClickUp/Monday/Asana (D) Skills

> Excellent written and verbal communication (E)

> Friendly and professional approach (E)

> Ability to work as part of a team (E)

> High level of accuracy and attention to detail (E)

> Ability to work calmly under pressure, prioritise and meet deadlines (E)

> Flexibility and adaptability (E)

Big C is proud to support people affected by cancer across Norfolk — and the generosity of our supporters makes that possible.

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and driven Community Fundraiser to join our Fundraising, Marketing and Communications Team. This is a hands-on, varied and relationship-led role where you’ll build meaningful connections, deliver engaging fundraising initiatives.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with fundraising experience who wants to contribute directly to the charity’s income and see the real impact of their work within the community.

About the role

Reporting to the Events and Engagement Manager, you’ll coordinate and deliver a range of community fundraising initiatives that contribute directly to Big C’s income targets.

A key focus of this role is responsibility for developing and growing our Regular Giving and Legacies income streams. You’ll nurture supporter relationships, promoting long-term giving and legacy pledge opportunities to help ensure these vital areas of income continue to grow.

Alongside this, engage with local groups and organisations helping to deliver activities that inspire individuals and communities to get involved. You’ll act as a visible ambassador for Big C, representing the charity at events and cheque presentations. This is a proactive role that combines relationship-building, income generation and coordination — ideal for someone who enjoys being out in the community while keeping everything organised behind the scenes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and deliver community fundraising initiatives that directly contribute to agreed income targets
• Take ownership of Big C’s Regular Giving and Legacies fundraising activity, driving engagement and income growth
• Build and maintain strong relationships with supporters, local organisations and community groups
• Identify new fundraising opportunities and support the development of agreed campaigns and activities
• Provide tailored support to third-party fundraisers to help maximise their fundraising potential

If viewing this vacancy from our website, you can download the full job description here: Community Fundraiser.

An accessible version of the job description for visually impaired applicants is available here: Community Fundraiser - accessible version.

About Big C

Big C is one of East Anglia’s largest cancer charities, having raised £50 million in 45 years. Each year, our supporters help us raise around £3 million to support people affected by cancer in our community.

We provide holistic care through Cancer Support Centres and Hubs, as well as online and telephone support via our Virtual Support Centre. Income comes from donations, local businesses, grants, legacies, and 11 charity shops across the region.

Committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion, Big C was recently awarded Gold Accreditation in the Best Employers Eastern Region 2025 and offers a supportive environment that values wellbeing and work/life balance.

Why Big C?

We’re proud to be a Best Employer (Gold, Eastern Region 2025) and offer a supportive, inclusive working environment that values wellbeing, development, and work-life balance.

Our benefits include:

• 33 days holiday (FTE, including bank holidays)
• 5% employer pension contribution
• Company sick pay and life assurance
• Health Cash Plan and Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Opportunities for professional development

If you share these values and want to make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply Now

Big C are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults, young adults and children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 

When applying, please complete the online application fully. Information to support your application can be in your attached covering letter or where indicated in the application. 

If you have questions about this role, would prefer to apply another way, or require information in an accessible format, please get in touch.

Please note that this vacancy may close earlier once sufficient applications received. Interviews will take place as soon as possible.

Salary: £53,000
Contract: Permanent
Location: London office – 2 days per week
Closing date: 8th March
Benefits: 12% pension, cycle-to-work scheme, training and development budget

We have a great opportunity for an Assistant Head of Community Fundraising at one of the UK’s leading social welfare charities. Reporting to the Head of Community Fundraising, this is an exciting opportunity to step into a senior leadership role, shape strategy, and lead a high-performing team while driving innovation and growth in community and events fundraising.

As part of this role, you will lead the development and delivery of a national fundraising programme, broaden reach to new audiences, and inspire long-term supporter engagement. You’ll manage a team of three and oversee six-figure income and expenditure budgets, ensuring excellent supporter experiences and data-driven decision-making to maximise impact.

To be successful as the Assistant Head of Community Fundraising, you will need:

• Extensive experience in community and events fundraising, including strategic planning and delivery.
• Proven ability to manage budgets and lead high-performing teams to achieve income targets.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, with experience building collaborative relationships at all levels.

If you would like to have an informal discussion, please call Emma on 02030 062787 or email your interest along with your CV to [email protected].

Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency, passionate about improving equality across the sector. You can read more about our commitment to diversity here.

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

If you wish to discuss this role with us, please quote reference 2812EI.
 

Do you have experience in customer service and love speaking to people? Do you want to help deliver an excellent supporter experience to support raising funds for a charity? If so, come and join our London team and contribute to the incredible work that we do across Sue Ryder.

You will be responsible for:
• Responding to customer/supporter queries, questions, and complaints across multiple channels.
• Processing and reconciling fundraising income at Sue Ryder.
• Thanking supporters for their donations and assisting with the delivery of supporter/customer journeys, or aspects of supporter journeys.
• Assisting with the management of compliance and best practice at Sue Ryder.
• Responsible for the day-to-day maintenance of the Fundraising Database

About You
The successful candidate will have good communication skills both written and verbal. You will be organised with the ability to work within a team. Ideally you will have experience with managing a customer ticket system or group inbox with excellent attention to detail and an understanding of the importance of data quality.

This is an excellent entry level opportunity for a capable and proactive individual to advance their career and learn about all aspects of Supporter Care.

Minimum Essential criteria:
• Computer literate with experience using Microsoft programs such as Word and Excel
• Experience of data entry, and understanding of the importance of data quality
• Strong standard of numeracy, comfortable manipulating large and complex spreadsheets
• Available for hybrid working, 2 days in London minimum

Sue Ryder is here to make sure everyone approaching the end of their life or living with grief can access the support they need. There is no one size fits all when it comes to how we cope and the help we need, but with our support, no one has to face dying or grief alone.

Closing date: 30th March
Interviews: TBC

**We reserve the right to close this advert prior to the closing date should we feel we have a sufficient number of suitable applications.

Benefits
• Company pension scheme
• 27 days holiday - rising to 33 with length of service plus bank holidays
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Enhanced sick pay
• Employee Networks - LGBTQ+, Ethnic Diversity and Equality, People with Disabilities, and Women and Non Binary Individuals
• Staff discount of 10% on new goods online
• Structured induction programme and learning and development opportunities.

We actively encourage applications from people from all backgrounds to help us to provide the best possible experience for the people who use our services and continue to make Sue Ryder a great place to work, and attract and recruit the best, most diverse workforce possible.

We are particularly interested in increasing applications from the global majority, LGBTQIA+ and people with disabilities as they are currently underrepresented in our organisation.

Please let us know if you have any feedback to make our recruitment processes more accessible and inclusive or if you require any adjustments made to your application or interview process.

If you want more than just a job, we want you.
Join the team and be there when it matters.

The Salvation Army – Assistant Head of Legacy and In Memory Fundraising
Location: Hybrid working, 2 days in office, London SE5.
Salary: £53.952 – £57,055 per annum.
Contract: Permanent, full-time hours. 

The Salvation Army, the UK’s leading social welfare charity, is seeking an Assistant Head of Legacy and in Memory Fundraising to increase the number of In Memory donors and legacy supporters who will leave a future gift to the charity in their Wills.
The Salvation Army is one of the largest, most diverse providers of social and community services after the Government. With more than 600 local centres, they make a powerful difference to people across the UK who might otherwise be excluded.

The Assistant Head of Legacy and In Memory Fundraising is a senior role in the Legacy and In Memory Fundraising team, working alongside the Head of Legacy and In Memory Fundraising to drive activities after a significant and sustained investment in this area by the organisation.
The role will lead on the delivery of a multi-channel legacy marketing programme and championing legacy giving across the organisation. The post-holder will be responsible for establishing a year on year 10% increase in the number of legacy enquirers, considerers, intenders and pledgers to the charity, as well as establishing a new in memory fundraising programme that will increase annual income.
The successful candidate will have extensive expertise in all aspects of legacy and in memory fundraising and of project managing multiple campaigns across a range of channels, achieving and improving target revenues. You will have a track record in successful strategic planning, management and implementation of strategy and be a highly organised project manager able to work across simultaneous complex projects.

Your excellent leadership and people manager skills working and building high performing teams will be combined with strong financial management and analytical abilities. You will also be skilled in creative development and be an excellent communicator, able to influence at a senior level and to develop strong, successful, collaborative and influential working relationships. Finally, you must be able to work within, and be empathic with, the Christian ethos and values of The Salvation Army Mission.

Please download our Candidate Pack for further information [PDF], which includes details on how to apply.

Closing date: Monday 30th March, 9am

We are recruiting for a Community and Events Assistant to join our team in London; the scope on this job involves….

Job Title: Community and Events Assistant

Location: Hybrid with a requirement to occasionally work at our Head Office (Vauxhall)
Salary: £27,926 per annum
Contract type: Full-time, Permanent

Hours: 37.5

Are you a positive, kind, and empathetic individual with strong organisational and time management skills? Do you enjoy connecting with people from all walks of life and want to develop your career in fundraising?

At Refuge, we’re looking for a passionate and proactive Community and Events Assistant to support the delivery of our ambitious plans to expand our Community and Events programmes. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience in fundraising, supporter engagement, and event coordination within a supportive and passionate team.

In this role, you will:

• Be the first point of contact for many of our incredible fundraisers, offering outstanding supporter care and guidance.
• Provide administrative support to the Community and Events team.
• Help to ensure our fundraisers feel valued, informed, and inspired throughout their journey with Refuge.

We’re seeking someone who:

• Is enthusiastic about learning and developing a career in fundraising.
• Communicates clearly and compassionately.
• Believes in equality, diversity, and inclusion.
• Is committed to making a positive difference in the lives of the women and their children we support.

Join us and be part of a team that’s changing lives every day.

Closing date: 9.00 on 7 April 2026

Interview date: 15, 16 & 17 April 2026

Benefits

Refuge offers a variety of exciting opportunities to learn, develop and grow in your career. We recognise the value everyone brings to the organisation to achieve our aims and are dedicated to developing and rewarding our staff. More details of our benefits can be found in Job Information Pack.

Shape the Future of a Unique Regimental Museum

HorsePower, the Museum of The King’s Royal Hussars, is embarking on an ambitious transformation. We are developing a bold new “Museum of the Future” that will reinterpret over 300 years of regimental history through engaging, modern and interactive displays.

We are now seeking an experienced, motivated Fundraising Manager to play a pivotal role in raising £100,000 by mid-2027 to fund the redesign phase and to help establish strong, sustainable fundraising practice for the museum’s next chapter. This is an exciting opportunity for a fundraiser who wants real ownership, influence and the chance to make visible impact in a small but ambitious heritage organisation.

About HorsePower

Located at Peninsula Barracks, Winchester, HorsePower tells the story of The King’s Royal Hussars from 1715 to the present day, spanning India, Waterloo, the World Wars and modern conflict. The museum holds a fascinating collection and unique archives and is now launching a five-year strategic plan to become one of the most vibrant and accessible small military museums in the South of England.

The Role

This is a new role with scope to shape both strategy and delivery. You will lead on trusts, foundations, corporates and major donors, working closely with the Fundraising Trustee and Curator to:

• Build and manage a strong pipeline of funding opportunities.
• Write compelling grant applications and major funding proposals.
• Cultivate relationships with individual and corporate supporters.
• Put in place effective fundraising systems, processes and reporting.
• Develop long-term relationships for future capital funding appeals.

You will be confident working independently, comfortable in a small organisation and motivated by building something with lasting value.

Key Responsibilities

• Audit current fundraising activity, supporters and data
• Research, develop and submit high-quality trust and foundation applications
• Identify and cultivate prospective major donors and corporate partners
• Support stewardship, recognition and donor communications
• Maintain accurate CRM records and GDPR-compliant processes
• Produce concise monthly progress reports for trustees

About you – Essential.  You will bring:

• At least three years’ successful fundraising experience (trusts, foundations, major donors and/or corporate partnerships)
• A strong track record of securing significant gifts and grants, ideally within culture, heritage or the wider nonprofit sector
• Excellent written and numeracy skills and experience of crafting persuasive funding proposals
• Confidence building relationships with funders, trustees and senior stakeholders
• Highly organised working practices and strong attention to detail

Desirable - Experience in museums or heritage, an interest in military history, and a creative, entrepreneurial approach to income generation.

Why join us?

• A rare opportunity to shape a museum redevelopment from the ground up
• Flexible working in a supportive, purpose-driven organisation
• A high-impact role where your work will directly influence the museum’s future

Applications: Interested applicants are requested to submit a short covering letter or email stating why they are suitable for the role, a CV and two references.

Closing date: 25 March 2026
 

Interviews: Late March/early April (online first round, final stage in Winchester)

We may close early if sufficient strong applications are received.

HorsePower is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.  We also welcome applications from candidates who may not meet every criteria but can demonstrate relevant transferable skills and experience gained through work, study, volunteering or other life experience.

Are you an organised and proactive events professional with a passion for creating high-quality supporter experiences?
From intimate cultivation dinners to flagship stewardship moments, our high value events play an important role in building meaningful relationships with our most committed supporters. We’re looking for an exceptionally organised High Value Events Assistant to play a key role in supporting the delivery of this varied and ambitious programme.

What does this role do?
As High Value Events Assistant, you will:

• provide high-quality administrative and delivery support across a portfolio of flagship, bespoke and stewardship events for high value audiences.
• manage guest lists, invitations and RSVPs, ensuring accurate data handling and a seamless supporter journey.
• support the development of event content and collateral, including liaising with internal teams and sourcing compelling case studies.
• research and liaise with venues and suppliers, source prize donations and support event logistics to ensure smooth delivery.
• lead on the organisation of regular internal events, including the annual departmental conference.
• take responsibility for delivering a small number of supporter engagement events, working with major donors and corporate partners where appropriate.

Interviews for this role are provisionally scheduled for Tuesday 31st March and Wednesday 1st April 2026 and will take place on Teams.

Could this be you?
To be successful in this role, you’ll have experience in events, administration or team support, ideally within the charity, fundraising or corporate sectors. You’ll be highly organised, detail-focused and confident managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. You’ll bring strong communication skills, sound judgement and a proactive approach to problem-solving. Most importantly, you’ll be motivated to contribute to impactful events that support the mission of Dogs Trust.

About Dogs Trust
We love dogs. That’s why we do whatever we can to make sure every four-legged friend gets the love they deserve. We’ll never put a healthy dog down, so our work is focused on helping dogs in need, supporting owners every step of the walk, and creating a better world for dogs in the future. It’s what we’ve been doing since 1891 and how we’ve grown to become the UK’s leading dog charity, helping 12,000 loyal friends find their forever homes every year.

To apply for this position please click the APPLY NOW button. Our application process requires you submit a personal statement explaining your interest and suitability for the role.
 
Dogs are incredibly diverse, much like the humans that love them! At Dogs Trust we value diversity, and we're committed to fostering an inclusive culture. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities, and cultures and believe that a diverse workforce helps us to achieve our mission. Our colleague networks give our people a voice, acting as vehicles for real and meaningful change within Dogs Trust. We truly want to see every candidate shine throughout the entire job application process, interview stages, and during their time with us. If there's anything on your mind or any adjustments you may need, don't hesitate to reach out to us. We're here to support you every step of the way.

THINK Recruitment are working with AMR Action UK to recruit an experienced Trusts & Grants Fundraiser to help secure vital funding that will support life-changing services and research. AMR Action UK is the leading UK patient charity for Antimicrobial Resistance provides research, education and support for people affected by the condition. 

This role is an exciting opportunity for a relationship-driven fundraiser to manage and grow a portfolio of charitable trusts and foundations. Working remotely as part of a smalland collaborative fundraising team, you will play a key role in developing compelling funding proposals and building long-term partnerships with funders.

The Role

The Trusts & Grants Fundraiser will be responsible for developing and delivering a trusts and foundations income stream, identifying new funding opportunities and nurturing relationships with existing supporters.

You will research prospective funders, craft persuasive applications and proposals, and manage reporting requirements to ensure strong stewardship of grant funders.

Key Responsibilities

• Research and identify new grant-making trusts and foundations aligned with the charity’s mission
• Develop and submit high-quality funding applications and proposals
• Manage and grow a portfolio of existing trust and foundation supporters
• Build and maintain strong relationships with funders
• Prepare compelling impact reports and funding updates
• Work collaboratively with internal teams to gather project information and outcomes
• Maintain accurate records of applications, income and reporting deadlines

About You

You will be a confident communicator with strong written skills and a proven track record of securing income from trusts and foundations.

You will bring:

• Experience securing income from charitable trusts and foundations
• Excellent proposal and report writing skills
• Strong research and prospecting abilities
• The ability to manage multiple applications and deadlines
• A proactive and organised approach to relationship management
• A passion for improving health outcomes and supporting charitable work

  What’s on Offer

• Permanent, full-time position
• Remote working (UK-based)
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a health-focused charity
• Supportive and collaborative fundraising team

We are looking for an interim Head of Legacies, In Memory and Supporter Care to play a vital role in strengthening the supporter experiences and relationships that help power our lifesaving work.​

This is a 12 month offering a rare opportunity to step into a leadership role where you’ll help shape and deliver our Legacy, In Memory and Supporter Care programmes. You’ll put insight, compassion and supporter needs at the heart of everything we do. You will lead a talented team to inspire people to give in meaningful ways, deepen their connection with our cause, and help us grow sustainable income that ensures we can be here for anyone who needs us.​

We're looking for someone who can drive our ambitious plans to grow our legacy income. ​Working collaboratively across teams and directorates, particularly Data, Finance and External Engagement, making sure our strategies are based on insight and are effective in communicating the need.​

With significant direct marketing experience, ideally across legacy and in memory fundraising, strong leadership capability and a passion for exceptional supporter care, you’ll bring the expertise and energy needed to help us reach new audiences and build long lasting supporter relationships.​

If you’re driven by purpose, motivated by insight and inspired by the chance to make a real difference, we’d love you to join us.​

Contract terms:

• £55,000 - £60,000 per annum, plus benefits
• 12 month fixed term contract (maternity cover)
• Full time hours are 35 hours per week, but we are passionate about flexible working, talk to us about your preferences.
• Linked to our Ewell (Surrey) office
• In-person working: Meeting in person and working collaboratively are things we value. We work in person around 2 days or more per month

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​What you'll do:

• Lead the delivery of Samaritans’ legacy and in-memory giving strategy
• Deliver excellent supporter experience, maximising the attraction and retention of our supporters
• Grow and sustain Samaritans’ legacy income in line with our fundraising strategy
• Encourage, explore and develop our supporter care approach to help improve our supporter experience and retention
• ​Build and manage strategic relationships with external agencies and suppliers
• Produce comprehensive campaign evaluations and make recommendations for continuous improvement
• Lead and develop a high-performing team through a culture of ambition and proactive performance management

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What you’ll bring:

• ​A supporter led mindset and approach
• Demonstrable experience of delivering income growth from legacies and in-memory income streams
• Experience of understanding, using and reporting on data for marketing purposes
• Experience of using a range of marketing channels and approaches, including a strong understanding of different audience needs to maximise income generation
• Excellent people management skills with experience of leading a high performing team
• Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting
• Skilled in strategic thinking and planning, with a creative approach to solving complex problems
• Confidence in negotiating and influencing at senior levels of the organisation
• Strong understanding of fundraising legislation​

For full Job Description and Person Specification click here

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Why Samaritans?

At Samaritans, you’ll be part of a people-first organisation deeply committed to inclusion, compassion and learning. You’ll contribute to a team where your voice matters, your expertise makes a difference, and your work helps save lives.​

We welcome applications from individuals with lived experience and encourage those from underrepresented communities to apply. We are committed to creating an environment where all our people feel seen, heard and supported.​

You’ll join a values-led organisation with a powerful mission and a collaborative culture. We offer flexible hybrid working, excellent benefits, and the chance to make a tangible difference in suicide prevention across the UK and Ireland.​

For further information about Samaritans, including our charity structure, values, employee benefits, and application process, please read our recruitment brochure available here. You can also visit our careers website to access this.​

We recognise the enormous benefits and the social justice imperatives of ensuring diversity at every level of our organisation. Samaritans is wholly committed to inclusion and diversity and to building a culture and environment where everyone is appreciated for the unique person they are. To ensure Samaritans is representative of those we support and who support us, we particularly welcome applications from disabled, racialised minority and LGBTQ+ candidates, as these people are under-represented at Samaritans.

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​ Criminal record check (DBS):

We take safeguarding seriously at Samaritans and follow safe recruitment practices. As this role has direct contact with children and adults at risk, this role will require an Enhanced DBS check.

At offer stage, as part of the conditional job offer, we will require the candidate to disclose in full, spent and unspent convictions by completing a declaration form. The declaration form will only be seen by those who need to see it as part of the recruitment process. 

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Apply now

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, please apply. You will be asked to answer some short application questions and to upload your CV. 

1. Please tell us about your experience leading and growing a fundraising programme, ideally in legacy and/or in-memory income streams. We’re interested in examples of strategies you developed, how you applied insight to shape your approach and how you measured the outcomes you achieved.
2. How do you ensure supporters receive a high quality, compassionate and consistent experience across their journey?
3. Please describe a situation where you influenced senior stakeholders or collaborated across departments to deliver a fundraising or supporter engagement outcome.
4. Please provide an example of how you have built, led and motivated a high performing team.

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Applications close: ​09:00am on Monday 30th March

1st stage Interviews: w/c 6th April 2026 (online)

Second stage interviews will be held in person, at our office in Ewell (Surrey) w/c 13th April​

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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.