Fundraising partnerships manager jobs

Please note: This role is called Business Development Manager - Local Statutory Commissioners internally.

Age UK is looking for an experienced statutory funding professional play a vital role in supporting local Age UK federation partners to sustain and grow statutory income - including leading/supporting collaborative bids to regional/combined commissioners; creating and maintaining statutory commissioning knowledge hubs - with shared tools and knowledge; enabling access to quality third party support; providing 'critical friend' and other opportunity specific support through clear pathways and Service Level Agreements. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys enabling others to succeed, navigating complex commissioning environments, and turning collective effort into lasting impact for older people.

This role is one of two newly created Business Development Manager positions. While each post will have a distinct focus - one on local/regional commissioners and the other on national commissioners - the two managers will work closely to ensure strategic alignment and balanced workload across the portfolio.

This is a 24-month fixed term contract. There is potential for the role to become permanent depending on a review of business needs.

We operate a hybrid-working model, a blend of home and office working. This role will include regular days working from our London office - currently once a week on a Thursday and may involve occasional travel for meetings and cultivation events. Travel costs to the London office are the responsibility of the postholder and are not covered by the charity.

Age UK internal grade: 5L

Last date for applications Tuesday 16th June 2026.

Must haves:

The below competencies will be assessed at the indicated stage of the recruitment process:
Application = A, Interview = I, Test = T, Presentation = P

Experience

• Experience leading or supporting securing six and seven figure statutory contracts for charities. A, I
• Experience of managing or supporting relationships with key individuals from public sector bodies. A, I

Skills and knowledge

• Understanding of statutory funding processes, including commissioning and procurement. A, I
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral - with the social skills and presence to communicate complex issues to a variety of audiences. I, T
• High levels of gravitas and influencing skills: credible and confident with senior level contacts internally and externally. I
• Excellent levels of financial management and numeracy. A, I
• Ability to distil complex information and convey it powerfully to a variety of different people, including distilling complex issues to understandable and actionable items. I, T
• Ability to manage multiple priorities within a fast-paced environment, ensuring our prospects and donors are at the heart of our fundraising. A, I
• Sound administration skills, including a good working knowledge of MS Office products. I

Personal attributes

• A passion to join Age UK in supporting older people and a belief the support from statutory fundraising is critical to achieving our strategic goals. A, I
• Takes ownership of responsibility - able to identify and deliver the key activities - whilst collaborating and challenging others - that ultimately provide the best pathway for the organisation to realise statutory funding opportunities. I
• Makes things happen, links with others, thinks outside the box, spots where new approaches can achieve desired results, and then delivers at pace. I
• Thrives on collaboration - linking with others with a friendly and engaging approach that enables close working cross-organisationally, two-way challenging conversations and the ability to work confidently and effectively with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders. A, I
• Is resilient to change -flexible, pragmatic, and able to quickly adapt plans in alignment with organisational priorities. I

Great to haves:

The below competencies will be assessed at the indicated stage of the recruitment process:
Application = A, Interview = I, Test = T, Presentation = P

Experience

• Experience with framework agreements and call offs. A, I
• Experience with shared learning and knowledge management (e.g. bid libraries, support tools, sharing of good practice) A, I
• Experience creating or supporting partnership brokering/consortia bids A, I

Skills and knowledge:

• Understanding of trends in local/regional commissioning. I

Please look at the attached job description for more information on the role responsibilities.

What we offer in return

• Competitive salary, 26 days annual leave + bank holidays + annual leave purchase scheme
• Excellent pension scheme, life assurance, Health cashback plan and EAP
• Car Benefit Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and Season Ticket Loan
• Techscheme - buy any tech from Apple or Currys, up to £1000, and spread the cost over 12 months, interest free
• Blue Light Card Scheme
• You Did It Awards - recognition awards from £100-250
• Many additional benefits

Additional Information

Supporting statements and anonymisation
Candidates are expected to provide a supporting statement that explains how they meet the competencies annotated with an 'A' in the job description, to assess suitability for the position. Age UK acknowledges and accepts that AI may be used to support the application; we do expect candidates to personalise experience, knowledge and skills and failure to do so, may result in your application being rejected.

Please submit a Word version of your CV as it will be anonymised by our recruitment system when you apply for a role. Our system is unable to anonymise supporting statements and heavily formatted CVs. Please could you remove any personal information including your name before you upload to support our inclusive recruitment process. All equalities monitoring information is also anonymised and not shared with the hiring panel. Your name and address will only be known to us if invited for interview.

Equal opportunities & Disability Confident Scheme
Age UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. Age UK is a Disability Confident Scheme employer. Due to high numbers of applications received, Age UK reserves the right to limit the overall number of interviews offered, and therefore, it may not always be practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled people that meet the minimum criteria for the job.

Reasonable adjustments
Disabled job seekers can access reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. All requests for reasonable adjustments are considered on a case-by-case basis, in collaboration with the disabled job seeker to best meet their needs, by contacting the Recruitment Team. Disability disclosures will be kept confidential and only shared on a need-to-know basis to support the implementation of adjustments. Disclosures will not be used to inform hiring decisions.

Age UK is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children, from abuse and neglect. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment.

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

Age UK politely requests no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales. We do not accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

For a full list of benefits please visit our website.

The Talent Set is delighted to be partnering with the inspiring charity Build Up to recruit a newly created Head of Income Generation role — a pivotal position at an exciting moment in the organisation’s journey.

This is an exciting opportunity to shape and lead an ambitious fundraising vision, driving sustainable growth and diversification while making a tangible difference to young people and communities across London. The successful candidate will take ownership of the charity’s income generation programme, developing and delivering a 3-year fundraising strategy that unlocks new opportunities, deepens partnerships, and fuels the next phase of Build Up’s impact.

Organisation

For over a decade, Build Up has been transforming neighbourhoods by empowering young people to design and build public spaces in their own communities. Their work sits at the intersection of youth empowerment, design, and construction — a truly unique and innovative model that equips young people with the tools and agency to shape where they live. By shifting power to young people who are excluded from regeneration processes, Build Up supports young people to gain skills and experience in making decisions that affect them and creates genuinely inclusive spaces for local communities.

The Role

The Head of Income Generation will play a critical role in bringing this mission to life through compelling storytelling, strategic relationship-building, and entrepreneurial fundraising. You’ll create a powerful case for support that inspires existing and prospective funders, while identifying new avenues for growth across trusts and foundations, major donors, and corporate partnerships. Hands-on and proactive in your approach, you’ll lead on crafting compelling proposals and funding bids, building meaningful relationships with supporters, and delivering effective stewardship. Managing the full fundraising cycle, you’ll be motivated by turning opportunities into long-term partnerships and ensuring funders feel genuinely connected to Build Up’s mission.

This is far more than a fundraising role — it’s an opportunity to help scale an innovative movement that is redefining how young people in London are listened to in their communities. Build Up is looking for someone who is creative, strategic, and driven by social impact: a confident relationship-builder who thrives on innovation and is excited by the chance to shape a high-impact fundraising function with enormous potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver a 3-year fundraising strategy focused on securing sustainable funding and diversifying income streams
• Build and manage a pipeline of both core and project funding opportunities, conducting robust prospect research to identify and cultivate new donors alongside opportunities to grow existing partnerships
• Write compelling funding proposals to trusts and foundations with emphasis on securing multi-year 5 and 6-figure funding
• Drive the growth of additional high-value income streams, including major donors, corporate partnerships, and other strategic fundraising opportunities
• Deliver effective stewardship and relationship management, ensuring funders feel engaged, valued, and connected to Build Up’s impact, while overseeing all reporting and communications
• Take ownership of the CRM system, ensuring accurate data management, effective reporting, and efficient processes to support fundraising activity and strategic decision-making
• Commission and manage a communications consultant (Year 1) to develop and deliver a strategy for reaching new audiences
• Commission and manage an evaluation consultant (Year 2) to redesign Build Up’s evaluation framework, strengthening evidence and communications

Person Specification

• Proven track record of developing and delivering successful fundraising strategies that drive sustainable income growth across high value fundraising streams
• Demonstrable experience securing and managing trust and foundation funding
• Experience working with other high value supporters such as major donors and corporate partners
• Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling proposals and clearly articulate Build Up’s impact
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, with confidence engaging and influencing stakeholders and funders
• A proactive, adaptable, and solutions-focused mindset, with the creativity and ambition to innovate and help shape the future of fundraising at Build Up
   

What’s on Offer
Salary: £50,000 - £54,000 FTE

Permanent role, 4 days (30 hours) or 5 days (37.5 hours), or other similar working patterns considered

Benefits: 32 days annual leave plus public holidays (pro rata if applicable), 8% employer pension contribution

1 day pw in London office, Elephant & Castle

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). Candidates are also being asked to complete an EDI Monitoring Form. 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 Connection at St Martin’s

We believe that no one should have to sleep rough on London’s streets, and that everyone should get the support they need to find a place to call home. We get to know every person we work with, understanding what they need to recover, helping them build on their strengths, and supporting them to find their own way home. Help us make London a city where no one sleeps rough on our streets.

London’s diversity is its biggest asset and we strive to ensure our workforce reflects London’s diversity at all levels. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability.

We particularly encourage applications from candidates with lived experience of homelessness who we believe are an essential asset in our sector.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer and welcome the opportunity to consider flexible working arrangements.

About the Role

We’re reshaping our approach to major donor fundraising at the Connection, creating space for a new Philanthropy Lead to focus on forging new connections, building meaningful relationships and securing transformational income.

You’ll take the lead on our highest value and highest potential major donor relationships, while driving forwards two exciting strategic projects including our flagship Make It Home campaign board.

You’ll be part of a lean, ambitious and supportive philanthropy team alongside our Trusts Manager and Philanthropy Officer, with strategic direction and professional development from our Head of Fundraising Development, and close collaboration across the wider Fundraising & Communications team.

We’re open to candidates from a range of backgrounds. You might already work in fundraising, or you might come from a role where you build relationships, manage clients, or bring people together – for example in hospitality, sales, events or partnerships.

This role is perfect for someone who is naturally outgoing, confident and curious. If you love meeting new people, spotting opportunities to connect and telling compelling stories, this is a role where you can make a real difference.

This is a 24-month fixed-term contract. We are offering this role at either 0.6 or 0.8 FTE.

Salary: £53,601
Closing Date: Sunday 21st June
Interview Date: Thursday 2nd July

 

Our Benefits

· 30 days holiday plus bank holidays

· Generous training budget, plus an annual personal training budget

· Enhanced Sick Pay Policy

· Enhanced family friendly policies

· Day off for moving house

· Hybrid working (depending on role requirements)

· Pension – 5% Employer, 3% Employee

· Cycle to Work Scheme

· Season Ticket Loan

· Employee Assistance Programme

· Reward Gateway (access to discount vouchers and cashback at the UK’s favourite retailers)

We are a London Living Wage employer

Selections Executive
Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity (GOSHC)
£42,770 per annum FTE
3-month fixed term contract, possible extension
35 hours per week, 28 hours considered
2 days in the London office, flexible options if required
Starting asap

Every day, seriously ill children and their families rely on the extraordinary care provided at Great Ormond Street Hospital. GOSH Charity exists to help give these children the best possible chance, funding groundbreaking research, advanced medical equipment, family support services, and world-class facilities. Working for Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity brings many big positives including being part of an ambitious and supportive organisation helping to transform the lives of seriously ill children. You will work alongside passionate colleagues in an inclusive and collaborative environment where innovation and impact are encouraged.

Charity People are proud to be partnering with GOSHC who require a Selections Executive to join their Fundraising directorate and play a key role in delivering high-quality data selections that help drive fundraising performance and supporter engagement. As Selections Executive, you will support the day-to-day delivery of the charity's campaign selections, ensuring fundraising teams have accurate, timely and compliant supporter data to maximise campaign success.

Working closely with internal stakeholders, you will interpret campaign briefs, build and deliver selections, maintain selection documentation, and support data quality improvement initiatives. You will also contribute to ensuring supporter data is managed in line with GDPR and best practice.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong data and fundraising knowledge who enjoys working collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Key responsibilities:

• Deliver accurate and timely data selections in line with agreed SLAs
• Support the Selections Manager with various campaign selections
• Work with stakeholders to understand and interpret campaign requirements
• Produce and maintain clear documentation for all selections
• Data imports and exports
• Ensure compliance with GDPR and data integrity processes
• Contribute to continuous improvement and supporter experience across fundraising all activities

You will bring:

• Experience in a fundraising data department
• Experience using relationship databases and data warehouses
• Practical experience delivering multiple campaign selections
• Strong SQL skills (essential)
• Knowledge of fundraising activities and supporter data practices
• Understanding of GDPR and data protection legislation
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• A collaborative and proactive approach to work

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong data and fundraising knowledge who enjoys working collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Due to the need for a new Selections Executive to be in post. And it being an interim role, the hiring manager can be flexible around considering flexible working options. They would like the successful postholder in to post by July. So please do apply and reach out for more information.

Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. We match charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.

About Us

Slade Gardens Community Play Association is a small registered charity that operates a 1.25-acre staffed adventure playground in the heart of Lambeth. Our open-access service welcomes children and young people aged 0-21, providing them with the freedom to come and go independently while enjoying a diverse and stimulating play environment designed to support exploration, creativity and development.

About the Role

This is a genuinely hands-on, hybrid role. In this small organisation, one person will carry operational playwork leadership alongside fundraising, safeguarding, finance, governance, line management and community partnership. If you’d love being out in the playground itself as much as building the plans and partnerships that keep it thriving, we would like to hear from you.

Please get in touch for the full job description, or if you have any questions. We look forward to hearing from you!

Merseyside Recycling and Waste Authority (MRWA) is looking to appoint a Community Engagement and Reuse Officer to deliver the annual Zero Waste Community Fund programme and help develop a stronger reuse culture across the Liverpool City Region (LCR). This post is offered on a fixed-term basis for up to 10 months to provide maternity cover, from September 2026 to June 2027 inclusive.

Reporting directly to the Strategy and Development Manager, the successful candidate will play a key role in engaging community organisations across the Liverpool City Region (LCR) and supporting meaningful behavioural change.

You will be a motivated and proactive individual, with the ability to work with local communities while identifying opportunities to promote reuse and support LCR’s ambition of zero avoidable waste by 2040. You will also be highly organised, with strong project management and administrative skills.

If you are looking to take the next step in your career in an exciting and evolving sector, and have the skills and experience required for the role, we would love to hear from you.

 

About MRWA

MRWA is a strategic waste and resource management authority, leading on the recycling and management of municipal waste across LCR.

Along with its private sector partners, MRWA manages waste resources, recycling and the transportation of waste on behalf of six district councils across LCR including Halton, Knowsley, Liverpool, Sefton, St Helens and Wirral.

With a focus on reducing consumption, reusing more and recycling accepted materials in the right manner, the Authority delivers various behavioural change initiatives for residents and organisations across LCR, and this is reflected in its Vision (2025):

“To lead the way towards zero waste across the Liverpool City Region.”

Currently, the Authority serves more than 1.5 million people, providing 16 Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs) across LCR, as part of its contract with Veolia UK. The local HWRCs allow householders to recycle more than 40 different materials. MRWA also manages the processing of the co-mingled recycling collected at kerbside by five of the six district councils, which is sorted via its two Materials Recovery Facilities.

About the Zero Waste Community Fund

Delivered in partnership with Veolia Merseyside & Halton, the Zero Waste Community Fund (formerly known as The Merseyside Recycling & Waste Authority Community Fund) invests in great projects that benefit communities across Liverpool City Region through their potential to reuse, upcycle, prevent waste, save money and avoid disposal. 

For more information, please visit:

- Past Community Fund Successes - Merseyside Recycling and Waste Authority

- Zero Waste Community Fund - Zero Waste Liverpool City Region

Benefits of working at Merseyside Recycling and Waste Authority include:

• Hybrid-remote working, divided between our office in Mann Island, Liverpool, and working from home.
• Career Average Local Government Pension Scheme via Merseyside Pension Fund.
• Free access to an Employee Assistance Programme with range of exclusive discounts and benefits via Wellbeing Solutions.
• 27 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (pro rata)
  • Annual leave increases to 32 days after 5 years’ service.

 

If you are interested in finding out more and applying for this role, please find an application pack (including Job Description, Person Specification and Application Forms) please visit our website Merseyside Recycling and Waste Authority and information can be found under About us / Working for MRWA

Please note, the closing date is 21st June 2026.

Join the Bumblebee Conservation Trust as a part-time Senior Project Development Officer and help secure vital funding for nature’s recovery across the UK. This permanent, part time and home-based role is ideal for an experienced bid writer and relationship builder passionate about conservation, fundraising and making a real impact for bumblebees.

The Bumblebee Conservation Trust is looking for a motivated and resilient Senior Project Development Officer to identify funding opportunities, develop compelling proposals, and build strong relationships with funders, partners and colleagues. Working closely with fundraising, conservation, science, outreach and consultancy teams, you will help grow the scale and diversity of income needed to protect bumblebees and restore habitats.

You will bring excellent communication skills, strong attention to detail and the ability to manage deadlines in a busy, collaborative environment. If you are solutions-focused, organised and excited by the chance to turn ideas into funded projects that support nature conservation, this is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference.

The Trust is an Equal Opportunities employer.  This means that whilst seeking employment or during such employment with the Trust, we will seek to ensure equality of treatment for all persons regardless of sex, race, age, marital or civil partnership status, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity status. 

At the Trust, we have a clear goal: to be the place where a diverse mix of talented people want to come, to stay and do their best work. We pride ourselves on reaching for our vision, through the hard work and dedication of our passionate and creative employees.

Please visit our website vacancy page to learn about the role and find out more information on how to apply. fund

About the Role

Off The Fence is seeking a strategic, relationship-driven fundraiser to drive income growth across the most sustainable revenue streams in the UK charity sector. As Legacies, Philanthropy & Partnerships Lead, you will play a pivotal role in securing major gifts, building a strong legacy pipeline, and developing high-value partnerships that will underpin our ambitious, faith-driven10-year vision to break the cycle of social and spiritual poverty in Brighton & Hove and beyond.

This is a unique opportunity for a mission-motivated fundraiser to combine strategic thinking with hands-on delivery, working closely with the CEO to cultivate high-net-worth donors, engage churches, and inspire long-term support through meaningful relationships and compelling storytelling.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead legacy fundraising strategy, growing a pipeline of pledged gifts and developing initiatives such as legacy campaigns and supporter recognition programmes.
• Cultivate high-net-worth individuals and donor-advised fund supporters, securing significant multi-year contributions.
• Build and strengthen church partnerships, delivering presentations and developing co-mission opportunities aligned with our faith-based values.
• Develop and steward individual donors, improving retention and creating clear pathways for increased giving.
• Deliver fundraising events and campaigns, including major events, community initiatives, and seasonal appeals.
• Develop corporate and community partnerships, generating both financial and in-kind support.
• Monitor and report on income performance, ensuring compliance and maintaining accurate CRM records.

About You

You’ll be a confident and relational fundraiser with a proven ability to grow income and build meaningful partnerships. You will bring:

• Experience in fundraising (ideally across legacies, major gifts, or HNW donors)
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• A strategic mindset with strong delivery capability
• A passion for social impact and transforming lives

Please note: A requirement of the role is for the post-holder to be a practising Christian in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.

Why Join Us?

At Off The Fence, you’ll be part of a compassionate and ambitious organisation working at the frontline of social and spiritual poverty, homelessness, and social exclusion in Brighton and Hove. You’ll help shape long-term impact through innovative programmes and a bold vision for the future.

We offer:

• £30,000 salary + 7% pension contribution
• 34 days annual leave (incl. bank holidays)
• Training and development opportunities
• Mission leave for volunteering and spiritual growth
• 24/7 wellbeing support (BUPA EAP)
• The chance to make a tangible difference to over 1,000 lives each year

North & West Gloucestershire Citizens Advice is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our strategic leadership team and help make a real difference within our communities.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established and respected charity with an excellent reputation for delivering high-quality advice services and being a great place to work. You will become part of a collaborative and supportive team that is committed to working together, and alongside partner agencies, to achieve the best possible outcomes for our clients.

You will play a key role in developing strategic partnerships and identifying new business opportunities that support the organisation’s growth, sustainability, and long-term impact. Working closely with internal and external stakeholders, you will help strengthen relationships, increase opportunities for collaboration, and support the continued development of our services and community impact.

Key details

Position: Head of Partnerships & Business Development

Location: Flexible within North & West Gloucestershire (hybrid working available)

Hours: 0.6 FTE (approx. 22.5 hours per week)

FTE Salary: £44,163 (£26,497 pro rata)

Reports to: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Annual leave and benefits:

27 days plus Bank Holidays

Contribution of 7% based on 4% employee contribution

Employee Assistance Scheme

Birthday Leave

Christmas Closure

Flexible Working Policy

What are the responsibilities?

• Develop and manage strategic partnerships with local authorities, funders, voluntary sector organisations, and community stakeholders.
• Identify and secure new business development, funding, and partnership opportunities that support organisational growth and sustainability.
• Lead and coordinate funding bids, tenders, and partnership proposals in collaboration with the CEO and operational teams.
• Build strong relationships with funders, commissioners, partners, and local communities to strengthen collaboration and service impact.
• Represent the organisation at meetings, events, and regional networks, acting as an ambassador for the charity.
• Support organisational growth and strategic planning by providing updates on partnership activity, funding opportunities, and development progress.

What are the requirements?

This job is for you if you:

• Have experience in partnership management, business development, fundraising, or stakeholder engagement.
• Can build strong relationships and work collaboratively with funders, partners, community organisations, and stakeholders.
• Are confident identifying and developing new opportunities that support organisational growth and sustainability.
• Have excellent communication skills, including experience writing funding bids, tenders, or partnership proposals.
• Are organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities and projects effectively.
• Can work independently while contributing positively within a collaborative leadership team.

It would also be beneficial if you have knowledge of the charity, advice, or voluntary sector, experience working with commissioned services or partnerships, or an understanding of local government and funding environments.

Application deadline: 14th June 2026 (may close early if a suitable candidate is appointed)

Harris Hill has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Trust and Foundations Manager, to join a national health/ medical charity in London, for 6 months.

You will be required to work 2 days in the central London office, with the rest from home. This role can be full time, or 4 days per week pro rota if you wanted less hours, and the pro rota salary is £42840pa.

The main responsibilities of the Trust and Foundations Manager is to research suitable donors for health care programmes in Africa and Asia, preparing funding applications and manage a small pool of existing donors.

This will include preparation of donor reports and other stewardship activity. The role is focused mainly on donors with gift capability at the 40K+ level for which there is an existing pipeline. The postholder will work closely and be supported by the Trust and Foundations team, wider Relationship and Partnerships team and the Programme Funding team.

The role is required to be filled as soon as possible” 

If you would like to learn more about the organisations, its work, and the role, please apply for further information.

Sponsorship and Individual Giving Officer

Salary: £27,000 FTE (pro rata £16,200)
Hours: Part-time, 24 hours per week
Contract:Fixed Term Contract
Location: Hybrid with at least 1 day per week onsite in South Wales

Make a lasting difference at a pivotal moment.
A well-established animal welfare charity with over 30 years of impact is entering an exciting new phase following a landmark change in legislation affecting the sector. With an ambitious vision to expand support and ensure every animal leaving a changing industry receives the care, rehabilitation and home they need, the organisation is strengthening its fundraising function.

This is a rare opportunity to join at a transformative moment and help shape long-term, sustainable income that will directly change lives.

About the role
This role will lead on developing and growing corporate partnerships, individual giving and legacy income. Working as part of a small, committed income generation team, you will play a key role in delivering an ambitious fundraising target and strengthening supporter relationships.

You will manage an existing portfolio while identifying and securing new opportunities to grow income and engagement.

What you will be doing

• Building and nurturing relationships with corporate partners, donors and members
• Developing new sponsorship and individual giving opportunities
• Leading on legacy giving activity, supporting supporters with care and sensitivity
• Creating and delivering engaging campaigns, communications and events
• Researching and approaching new fundraising prospects and partnerships
• Maintaining accurate records and reporting to support effective stewardship
• Contributing to a long-term income growth and legacy strategy

What we are looking for We are seeking someone who brings both strong organisational ability and genuine compassion, with a passion for making an impact. You will have:

• Experience in fundraising, supporter engagement or income generation
• Excellent communication skills with a warm and empathetic approach
• Strong organisation and attention to detail
• Experience managing and developing stakeholder relationships
• Ability to work proactively and independently, managing your own workload
• Confidence in working to targets and objectives
• Experience using CRM systems such as Beacon or similar
• A strong personal commitment to animal welfare or mission-driven work

What you will receive

• 28 days annual leave including bank holidays, pro rata
• £200 annual CPD allowance
• Reimbursement of agreed out-of-pocket expenses

Why join?
This is more than a fundraising role. It is an opportunity to be part of a purpose-led organisation at a defining moment in its journey. Your work will directly support the delivery of life-changing outcomes and help build a sustainable future for animals in need.

If you are motivated by meaningful impact and want to play a key role in a growing organisation, this could be the opportunity 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.

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.

At United for Global Mental Health, we are working towards a world where mental health support is accessible to everyone, everywhere – free from stigma and without restriction.

We are a small but highly influential organisation of around 20 passionate, diverse and expert individuals, and have a culture of creating the space and opportunities for them to lead their areas of expertise. Our strength lies in collaboration, internally and externally, and in our ability to turn insight into action. Kindness is our unofficial ethos.

The CEO is responsible for the overall leadership, management and performance of UnitedGMH. Reporting to the boards of UnitedGMH and the American Friends of United for Global Mental Health (AFUGMH), the CEO will set strategic direction, oversee delivery, and act as the organisation’s primary ambassador.

Key responsibilities include:

Strategic Leadership

• Lead in conjunction with the organisation’s senior staff the refinement and delivery of our global organisational strategy 2027-2030.
• Guide the organisation through periods of change, including strategy refresh and transformation.
• Draw on sector insight to ensure UnitedGMH remains at the forefront of global mental health advocacy.

Governance & Board Relationship

• Work closely with the boards of UnitedGMH and AFUGMH to ensure effective governance and decision-making.
• Oversee the preparation and sign-off of board papers; present regularly to the boards. 
• Identify, recommend and support the recruitment of new members of both boards. 
• Advise the boards on significant strategic decisions, including potential partnerships and organisational change.

Organisational Leadership

• Lead, support and inspire a high-performing and global team of approximately 20 staff.
• Where needed, oversee and support the delivery of multiple projects and programmes aligned with strategic priorities, in conjunction with the project leads.
• Foster a collaborative, kind, inclusive and values-driven culture that walks the talk on mental health.

External Engagement & Influence

• Represent the organisation with external partners, funders, policymakers and the wider sector. 
• Build and manage relationships with key donors.
• Strengthen and expand strategic partnerships globally.
• Champion the organisation’s mission and influence key stakeholders in different regions across the world.
• Act as the organisation’s global spokesperson and support staff in building their profile as spokespeople for the organisation.

Finance & Organisational Planning

• Identify and agree organisational objectives, develop strategic and operational plans, and lead their implementation with a high level of autonomy, while reporting to the boards. 
• Oversee organisational planning, budgeting, prioritisation and resource allocation to ensure delivery against strategic goals. 
• Ensure the organisation has sufficient and sustainable funding to deliver against agreed budgets and strategic priorities. 
• Maintain strong financial oversight and accountability, ensuring the organisation operates within budget and delivers across all agreed objectives. 
• Monitor organisational performance against agreed deliverables, evaluating outcomes and adjusting plans where necessary to mitigate risk or adverse consequences. 
• Ensure robust financial management, operational planning, and effective use of organisational resources across multiple programmes and projects. 
• Bring together and oversee complex, cross-organisational initiatives, ensuring projects are delivered effectively and on time. 
• Delegate effectively through senior leadership and management structures, maintaining a medium- and long-term strategic focus. 

Fundraising & External Income Generation

• Lead and support organisational fundraising strategy to secure sustainable and diversified income streams. 
• Build and maintain strong relationships with funders, donors, strategic partners and philanthropic stakeholders. 
• Successfully secure and oversee fundraising contributions to meet a target set annually with the boards. 
• Work with the boards and senior leadership team to identify new funding opportunities and strengthen long-term financial sustainability. 
• Ensure fundraising activities align with the organisation’s mission, values and strategic priorities. 
• Represent the organisation externally to enhance visibility, influence and support for UnitedGMH’s work globally. 

Risk, Compliance & Accountability

• Ensure strong organisational governance, compliance and risk management. 
• Proactively identify and escalate policy breaches or serious incidents. 
• Oversee finance, HR and operations functions in accordance with UK employment policies, and UK and US charity regulations.
• Act as the primary point of accountability to the boards and relevant regulatory bodies (including the Charity Commission and US authorities). 
• Take responsibility for organisational risks, decisions and outcomes.

Our Dream CEO

As a team, we came together to discuss what qualities we are hoping for in a new CEO and leader. We’d love applications from candidates who see themselves in the team’s descriptions below.

Our dream CEO…

• shows kindness towards all partners regardless of seniority, institution or country.

• continues to uphold and protect the organisational transparency the team values.

• is a heart- and mind-led fundraiser – treating donors like people and not merely a source of income.

• provides space for team members to lead in their areas, but also supports / acts as a sounding board when needed.

• knows how to strategically place mental health in uncommon spaces.

• is happy to be approached by, and communicate with, team members from all seniority levels across the team.

• is someone who understands what it is to manage a remote organisation, and is interested in making UnitedGMH the best workplace it can be.

• is someone who can think a few steps ahead, identify trends, and interpret these for what this means for the organisation.

• has a solid understanding of, and proven experience in, managing the ´backbone´ functions of an organisation (budgeting, risk management, governance etc).

• has an understanding of UN systems, global health and international development.

• appreciates and champions the value that lived experience and people from the global majority bring to the mental health advocacy space.

Please download and review the Job Pack for full details of the role. 

Unfortunately, we are not able to recruit team members in the following countries/regions: Afghanistan, Belarus, Central African Republic, Cuba, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Iran, Iraq, Libya, Myanmar (Burma), North Korea, Russia, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Syria, Ukraine (specifically the occupied regions of Crimea, Donetsk, Kherson, Luhansk, and Zaporizhzhya), Venezuela, Yemen, and Zimbabwe.

For non-UK candidates: Please note that you would be hired via Deel as an Employer of Record.

How to apply:

To apply, please submit your cover letter, outlining how you meet the responsibilities and candidate profile, and a CV, via the Charity Job site. Please note, we can only accept applications via Charity Job.

Interviews:

Interviews will take place remotely. There will be 2 interview rounds, and candidates shortlisted for the second interview will be invited to meet members of our wider team.

Head of Business Development

We are seeking an experienced business development professional with a proven track record of securing funding, winning contracts and developing strategic partnerships to help drive organisational growth and sustainability.

Position: Head of Business Development
Salary: £46,654 per annum
Location: Exeter with hybrid working arrangements
Hours: 36.25 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: 9 July 2026

Interviews: Week commencing 27th July

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established charity as a member of the Executive Management Team. Working closely with the Chief Executive, you will lead the organisation's business development activities, helping to secure funding, diversify income streams and strengthen strategic partnerships.

You will be responsible for developing and implementing the Business Development Strategy, maintaining a strong pipeline of opportunities and leading on the preparation of high-quality funding applications, grant bids and tender submissions.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the development and implementation of the Business Development Strategy
• Identifying and pursuing funding, grant and contract opportunities
• Writing and submitting high-quality bids, tenders and funding applications
• Building and maintaining strategic partnerships and collaborative opportunities
• Supporting organisational sustainability through income generation and diversification
• Horizon scanning to identify emerging funding and development opportunities
• Leading and contributing to organisational planning and strategic development
• Representing the organisation with funders, commissioners and stakeholders
• Providing leadership as part of the Executive Management Team

About You

You will be an experienced business development, fundraising or income generation professional with a successful track record of securing funding and developing strategic opportunities.

You will have:

• Significant experience securing grant funding and winning new contracts
• Experience developing successful funding bids, including large-scale applications
• Strong partnership development and stakeholder engagement skills
• Experience of public sector procurement and commissioning processes
• Excellent written communication and bid-writing abilities
• Strong analytical, planning and organisational skills
• Experience of managing projects, budgets and staff
• The ability to influence, negotiate and build effective working relationships
• A proactive and collaborative approach with the ability to work strategically and operationally

About the Organisation

This charity works alongside communities in Devon to help create thriving, sustainable and inclusive places to live and work. Through community development, advice, support and partnership working, the organisation helps communities identify solutions to local challenges and improve outcomes for people across the region.

The organisation offers a supportive working environment, flexible working arrangements and the opportunity to make a meaningful difference through your work.

Other roles you may have experience of could include: Head of Fundraising, Business Development Manager, Income Generation Manager, Funding Manager, Strategic Partnerships Manager, Bid Manager, Director of Development, Partnerships Lead, Commercial Development Manager, Fundraising and Development Manager.

Please note this role is being advertised by the recruitment agency acting on behalf of the client, NFP People. #INDNFP

What we do 

For one in two of us, cancer will change everything.

When it does, so can we.

Weston Park Cancer Charity is here to face cancer with you.  Our services, advise and support are for you and the people close to you, helping everyone to live with and beyond cancer. The funds we raise also support vital, pioneering research and clinical trials led by the exceptional medical experts at Weston Park Cancer Centre.  It’s our job to care in every sense for our patients and their families.  Our help is free, and we’re here for you, together every step.

What you do 

Main purpose of post

The Campaign Manager will lead the development and delivery of engaging, audience-focused campaigns that raise awareness of the charity, increase understanding of cancer support services, promote grant-giving programmes, and help drive fundraising growth across the region.

The role will focus on bringing the charity’s impact to life through powerful storytelling, creative campaigns, and compelling content that demonstrates how the charity supports people affected by cancer and invests in hospitals, healthcare services, and local communities.

Working across fundraising, services, and communications, the Campaign Manager will develop integrated campaigns that inspire support, strengthen community engagement, and increase the visibility and reach of the charity.

Key Responsibilities 

Campaign Development & Delivery

• Develop and deliver multi-channel campaigns that support the charity’s strategic priorities and objectives.

• Create awareness campaigns that promote the charity brand, support services, fundraising activities, and grant-giving programmes.

• Lead campaign planning from concept through to delivery and evaluation.

• Ensure campaigns are audience-focused, emotionally engaging, and aligned with the charity’s values and tone of voice.

• Coordinate campaign timelines, budgets, assets, and stakeholder input to ensure successful delivery.

Demonstrating Impact Through Storytelling

• Develop compelling campaign content that demonstrates the real-life impact of the charity’s work.

• Showcase how fundraising supports people affected by cancer, healthcare improvements, hospital services, community initiatives, and wellbeing programmes.

• Gather and develop case studies, patient stories, supporter testimonials, videos, photography, and impact data.

• Work sensitively with beneficiaries, families, healthcare professionals, and grant recipients to capture authentic stories.

• Translate complex healthcare or grant information into accessible and engaging public-facing content.

Supporting Fundraising Growth

• Create campaigns that help increase fundraising income and supporter engagement.

• Support community fundraising, events, corporate partnerships, individual giving, and appeals through targeted campaign activity.

• Develop supporter journeys and engagement campaigns that encourage donations, participation, and long-term loyalty.

• Identify opportunities to broaden audience reach and attract new supporters.

Awareness of Services & Grant-Giving

• Increase awareness of the charity’s support services among people affected by cancer, carers, healthcare professionals, and local communities.

• Promote grant-funded projects and partnerships across hospitals and community settings.

• Work collaboratively with service delivery teams and healthcare partners to communicate outcomes and opportunities effectively.

• Support campaigns that improve access to services and reach underserved audiences.

Content & Communications

• Develop campaign content across digital, print, social media, email, video, PR, and advertising channels.

• Work with designers, photographers, videographers, agencies, and suppliers where required.

• Ensure all campaign materials are accurate, accessible, inclusive, and on brand.

• Contribute to website content, newsletters, impact reports, and social media storytelling.

Monitoring & Evaluation

• Monitor campaign performance and provide regular reporting on engagement, reach, conversions, and impact.

• Use audience insights, analytics, and feedback to optimise campaign effectiveness.

• Evaluate return on investment and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

Relationship Management

• Build strong relationships across fundraising, services, healthcare partners, community organisations, and external suppliers.

• Act as a positive ambassador for the charity at events, meetings, and partnership activities.

• Support collaborative working across teams to maximise campaign impact.

General Responsibilities

Every employee is required to:

• Adhere to, and comply with, organisational policies, procedures and guidelines at all times. 

• Take all reasonable steps to manage and promote a safe and healthy working environment which is free from discrimination.

• Comply with the organisational policy on confidentiality, and the General Data Protection Regulations 

• Respect the confidentiality and privacy of donors, guests and staff at all times. 

• Maintain a constant awareness of health, welfare and safety issues affecting colleagues, patients, volunteers, visitors and themselves. 

• Participate in personal and organisational training and development and performance framework meetings

The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by your changing role within the organisation and the overall business objectives of the organisation.

Who you are

We are seeking a highly motivated individual who shares our values to join Weston Park Cancer Charity’s busy charity team. Our Campaigns Manager will play a vital part in our team and help us to deliver our vision: a better life for those living with, and beyond, cancer in our region. If you are interested in progressing your career within an organisation which makes a real difference to the lives of thousands of people, we’d love to hear from you. 

About you:

• You are a compassionate communicator: able to communicate sensitive stories with empathy, authenticity, and respect.

• You are a strategic thinker: understands how marketing supports fundraising, awareness, and community impact.

• You are creative & innovative: generates fresh campaign ideas that engage diverse audiences across the region.

• You are a collaborative relationship builder: works effectively with patients, staff, volunteers, supporters, healthcare partners, and media.

• You are results-driven & organised: uses insight, data, and strong project management to deliver measurable outcomes.

• Act as an ambassador for Weston Park Cancer Charity, reflecting the objectives and values, and to always work in the best interests of the charity. 

• Support and encourage harmonious internal and external working relationships

• Make a positive contribution in delivering the charity’s strategy and raising the profile of Weston Park Cancer Charity.

Our Total Rewards Package

Our Total Rewards Package is the result of staff feedback and best practice across the charity, public and private sectors. Some of our key benefits, depending on eligibility, include: 

• 27 days (plus bank holidays) annual leave 

• Option to purchase additional five working days per year

• Westfield Health level 4 coverage 

• 12 weeks maternity leave at 100% pay and an additional 6 weeks at 50% 

• Up to 2 weeks full paternity pay 

• NHS benefits

• Hybrid working 

• A minimum 4% employee / 6% employer contribution through our Auto Enrol private pension scheme. *Tax relief is automatically claimed for the staff member. 

• Death in service cover

• Birthday Leave