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About Overcoming MS:
Every five minutes, someone, somewhere in the world is diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS). For many, those words are followed by fear, uncertainty and unanswered questions. Too often, people leave appointments without knowing how nutrition, exercise, stress management and other evidence-based lifestyle changes can play an important role alongside medical treatment.
Overcoming MS is the leading global charity dedicated to helping everyone with MS live well. We turn the best available evidence into practical support people can use every day. Together with our global community and healthcare professionals, we're working to make healthy lifestyle support part of everyday MS care.
We're entering an exciting new chapter. Over the next three years, we're investing in growing philanthropy to diversify income, build long-term sustainability and reach more people living with MS than ever before. This newly created role will play a pivotal part in making that ambition a reality.
Job summary:
As our Philanthropy Manager, you'll lead our trusts and foundations fundraising while building meaningful relationships with major donors who share our vision. Working closely with the Director of Fundraising & Communications, CEO and Trustees, you'll help build and grow our philanthropy programme, securing significant gifts and developing long-term partnerships that enable more people living with MS to access trusted information, evidence-based lifestyle guidance and a supportive community.
This is a rare opportunity for an ambitious fundraiser who enjoys building something new. You'll have the freedom to shape a growing philanthropy programme, develop new opportunities and play a central role in delivering our fundraising strategy.
About you
You're an experienced relationship fundraiser with a successful track record in trusts and foundations and/or major donor fundraising.
You'll bring:
- A proven track record of securing significant five-figure gifts and grants, with experience developing or securing six-figure funding opportunities.
- Excellent proposal and bid writing skills.
- Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management experience.
- Confidence working with philanthropists, senior decision-makers and trustees.
- The ability to balance strategic thinking with delivering ambitious income targets.
- Excellent communication, organisation and influencing skills.
Most importantly, you'll share our belief that everyone living with MS deserves access to trusted information, practical support and hope for the future.
Key responsibilities and duties:
The role comprises of the following key areas of responsibility:
Trusts and Foundations
- Lead and develop our trusts and foundations fundraising programme.
- Build and manage a strong pipeline of prospective charitable trusts and foundations.
- Research and identify new funding opportunities aligned to Overcoming MS' strategic priorities.
- Develop compelling funding applications, reports and proposals.
- Deliver excellent stewardship and timely reporting to existing funders.
Major Donors
- Develop and manage relationships with existing and prospective major donors.
- Work with the Director of Fundraising & Communications, CEO and Trustees to identify, cultivate, solicit and steward prospective philanthropists.
- Develop tailored cultivation and stewardship plans aligned to supporters' interests and motivations.
- Prepare personalised proposals, presentations and impact reports.
- Secure significant five-figure gifts while developing and progressing opportunities capable of generating transformational six-figure support.
Philanthropy development
- Research and identify opportunities to grow both restricted and unrestricted income.
- Develop compelling cases for support that communicate the impact and ambition of Overcoming MS.
- Collaborate with colleagues across fundraising, communications and services to translate our evidence, insight and organisational priorities into inspiring funding propositions.
- Contribute to philanthropy strategy, pipeline development, income forecasting and long-term fundraising growth.
- Maintain accurate fundraising records, prospect pipelines and reporting through our CRM system.
- Support donor cultivation events and opportunities to deepen supporter engagement.
Compliance and representation
- Act as an ambassador for Overcoming MS, building relationships that increase awareness and support for our work.
- Ensure fundraising activity complies with the Fundraising Regulator's Code of Fundraising Practice, GDPR and organisational policies.
- Keep up to date with fundraising best practice and sector developments.
Person Specification
We're looking for someone who is excited by the opportunity to build, grow and shape a philanthropy programme that will help more people live well with MS.
Essential
- Proven experience securing significant five-figure gifts and grants from trusts and foundations and/or major donors, with experience developing or securing six-figure funding opportunities.
- An excellent track record of developing successful funding applications, compelling proposals and persuasive cases for support.
- Experience identifying, cultivating, soliciting and stewarding high-value supporters.
- Outstanding written communication skills, with the ability to translate evidence and impact into compelling fundraising propositions.
- Strong relationship-building and influencing skills, with confidence engaging philanthropists, trustees and senior stakeholders.
- Experience managing fundraising pipelines and using CRM systems.
- Excellent organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently.
- A proactive, collaborative and solutions-focused approach.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- A commitment to the mission and values of Overcoming MS.
Desirable
- Experience working within a health, disability or medical charity.
- Experience working with volunteer leaders, ambassadors or Boards.
- Experience using Dynamics 365 or a similar CRM system.
- An understanding of multiple sclerosis or an interest in evidence-based lifestyle approaches to long-term health.
This job description outlines the main responsibilities of the role but is not intended to be an exhaustive list. Duties may evolve over time, and the post-holder may be required to undertake other reasonable tasks consistent with the level of the role.
Why join us?
You'll join an ambitious, evidence-led charity with a global reach, where you'll have the opportunity to shape a growing philanthropy programme from the ground up.
We offer:
- Fully remote working within the UK.
- 28 days annual leave (FTE - pro rata for part-time) plus a day off for your birthday and bank holidays.
- 5% pension scheme.
- Genuine flexibility around how your 22.5 hours are worked across the week.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Opportunities for professional development and growth.
- The opportunity to work closely with the CEO, Trustees and senior colleagues to build a sustainable philanthropy programme.
- The chance to make a lasting difference for people living with MS.
How to apply
Please click on the ‘apply now’ button and send your CV and a covering letter.
In your covering letter, please let us know:
- Your motivation for applying for the role.
- Your notice period.
- Your current location.
Application timeline:
- Closing date: 9am on Thursday 13th August.
- First round interviews: Tuesday 18th August online via Microsoft Teams.
- Second round interviews: TBC.
Please respond ASAP, as we will start screening candidates as soon as we receive applications.
Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion:
We want Overcoming MS to be a welcoming, inclusive and supportive place to work, where people feel valued and able to thrive. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and communities, particularly those currently underrepresented in the charity sector.
We know that people sometimes hesitate to apply unless they meet every requirement listed. If this role feels like a good fit for you, we’d still encourage you to apply.
If you need reasonable adjustments or information in a different format during the recruitment process, please contact us.
We're here for everyone with MS who wants to take control of their health and wellbeing.

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About Us
We are an environmental charity with science at our heart. We help people to take action to protect the nature around them; by connecting them with it and giving them the tools they need to do so. We passionately believe in citizen science and are leaders in it. Our current focus areas include helping to create nature-friendly urban spaces, growing the impact of internationally known citizen science programmes such as Freshwater Watch, developing early career scientists and sharing learning internationally, and working with partners to advance the science, tools and thinking behind citizen science.
Role purpose:
To play a pivotal role in growing income from trusts, foundations and statutory funders by proactively identifying opportunities, cultivating high-value relationships and developing compelling funding proposals that align with Earthwatch's strategic priorities. This role will focus on raising funds from trusts and foundations, working closely with the Director to meet organisational funding targets.
Key deliverables:
Relationship Development and Management:
- Identify and develop new funding opportunities and build relationships with trust, foundation and statutory funders at a senior level.
- Manage all aspects of the trusts and foundations fundraising cycle, including prospect research, application development, stewardship, retention and long-term funder engagement.
- Cultivate relationships with other charitable organisations to expand Earthwatch’s network of partners and collaborate on joint environmental initiatives.
- Maintain excellent stewardship of funders through regular communication, impact reporting and relationship management, supporting long-term engagement and repeat funding.
- Represent Earthwatch at donor and networking events.
Proposal Writing and Grant Applications:
- Lead the preparation of compelling funding proposals, tailored to meet the specific interests and priorities of potential funders.
- Ensure proposals are timely, impactful, and demonstrate clear outcomes.
- Work closely with the Finance team to develop accurate project budgets, ensuring all proposals are cost-effective and financially viable.
- Manage a portfolio of prospects and funding opportunities, contributing to agreed annual income targets.
Monitoring and Reporting
- Oversee the end-to-end grant management process, including timely submission of progress reports and financial narratives to ensure full compliance with donor requirements.
- Maintain a comprehensive reporting process via the CRM, providing accurate income generation updates, dashboards, and pipeline forecasts.
Collaboration and Team Support:
- Work closely with colleagues across the organisation, particularly the Income Generation, Programmes, Communications, and Finance teams, to ensure that funding proposals and reports are aligned with Earthwatch’s programs and objectives.
In undertaking these roles, the postholder should also have regard to:
- Acting as an ambassador for the work, vision and values of Earthwatch Europe.
- Ensuring continuous development of skills and knowledge required for the post, undergoing training and performance review as required.
- Working within all the policies and procedures of Earthwatch Europe, ensuring compliance with health & safety policies and all legal and contractual obligations associated with the post.
- Collaborating with other Earthwatch teams to ensure effective delivery of partnership programmes.
- Carrying out any other reasonable duties commensurate with the level of responsibility of the post, as requested by the postholder’s line manager.
Please see the full job description attached.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK; Earthwatch is unable to support visa applications.
Earthwatch is committed to making any adjustments we can for short-listed candidates, to facilitate participation in our interview process. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
About Us
We are an environmental charity with science at our heart. We help people to take action to protect the nature around them; by connecting them with it and giving them the tools they need to do so. We passionately believe in citizen science and are leaders in it. Our current focus areas include helping to create nature-friendly urban spaces, growing the impact of internationally known citizen science programmes such as Freshwater Watch, developing early career scientists and sharing learning internationally, and working with partners to advance the science, tools and thinking behind citizen science.
Role purpose:
To drive the growth of income from businesses, local authorities and public sector funders by identifying, developing and securing strategic partnerships. The role will build high-value relationships, generate new funding opportunities, and lead the development of compelling proposals, working closely with colleagues across Earthwatch to convert opportunities into longterm partnerships and sustainable income. This role will focus on building connections and opening doors, working closely with the Director to convert opportunities into funding to meet organisational targets.
Key deliverables:
Partnership Management and Development
- Lead on building and maintaining positive relationships with existing contacts in businesses, local authorities, and other partners in line with organisational priorities.
- Carry out excellent stewardship and management of partnerships, overseeing delivery plans, strategic activities and routine partnership activities.
- Lead all aspects of the partnership development process, including prospect research, proposal development and pitching, ensuring a seamless pathway from opportunity identification to funding secured.
- Cultivate relationships with other charitable organisations to expand Earthwatch’s network of partners and collaborate on joint environmental initiatives.
Proposal Writing and Project Development
- Lead the preparation of compelling funding proposals, tailored to meet the specific interests and priorities of potential partners.
- Ensure proposals are timely, impactful, and demonstrate clear outcomes.
- Work closely with the Finance team to develop accurate project budgets, ensuring all proposals are cost-effective and financially viable.
- Manage a portfolio of prospects and funding opportunities, contributing to agreed annual income targets.
Sector Awareness and Marketing
- Monitor plans and strategies from businesses, local authorities and government bodies with a view to spotting opportunities for partnership working.
- Collaborate with the Communications teams to create high-quality marketing materials that support partner engagement and public relations.
- Represent Earthwatch at partner and networking events.
Monitoring and Reporting
- Oversee the end-to-end grant management process, including timely submission of progress reports and financial narratives to ensure full compliance with donor requirements.
- Maintain a comprehensive reporting process via the CRM, providing accurate income generation updates, dashboards, and pipeline forecasts.
- Monitor environmental and sustainability issues in the media including emerging policies, trends and the performance of organisations with whom we have relationships.
Collaboration and Team Support:
- Work closely with colleagues across the organisation, particularly the Income Generation, Programmes, Communications, and Finance teams, to ensure that funding proposals and reports are aligned with Earthwatch’s programs and objectives.
In undertaking these roles, the postholder should also have regard to:
- Acting as an ambassador for the work, vision and values of Earthwatch Europe.
- Ensuring continuous development of skills and knowledge required for the post, undergoing training and performance review as required.
- Working within all the policies and procedures of Earthwatch Europe, ensuring compliance with health & safety policies and all legal and contractual obligations associated with the post.
- Collaborating with other Earthwatch teams to ensure effective delivery of partnership programmes.
- Carrying out any other reasonable duties commensurate with the level of responsibility of the post, as requested by the postholder’s line manager.
Please see the full job description attached.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK; Earthwatch is unable to support visa applications.
Earthwatch is committed to making any adjustments we can for short-listed candidates, to facilitate participation in our interview process. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This is a new role at High Trees, created because we believe Lambeth’s voluntary and community sector (VCS) is one of the borough’s greatest assets – strong, skilled and rooted in the communities it serves. Place-based organisations like ours play a vital role in supporting individuals, strengthening communities, growing local economies and shaping the policy decisions that affect the people we work with. We want a dedicated Manager who can help make that case, loudly and effectively, both within High Trees and across the wider system.
A key part of this role is our contract to deliver capacity building support to Lambeth’s VCS, commissioned by the local authority and delivered through the Lambeth Hubs Partnership – but this is one strand of a much bigger picture. We want this role to think beyond any single contract, taking a long-term view of what Lambeth’s VCS infrastructure support needs to look like, and leading the development of new approaches, including peer support models and a more circular economy across the sector.
Health and wellbeing is increasingly shaping where funding and investment in our sector flows, and we want Lambeth’s VCS to be ready and well-positioned to respond to this shift. You will play a leading role in this, working with partners including the SEL VCS Alliance to develop shared practice across South East London boroughs, and ensuring our sector’s voice is heard as these opportunities develop.
This role is as much strategic as it is operational – we’re never too far from the ground at High Trees, and you’ll be expected to lead on much of the day-to-day delivery yourself. That means designing and delivering workshops and one-to-one capacity building support, developing resources and toolkits, and running networking events that bring Lambeth’s VCS together. You’ll also build a network of trusted delivery partners – freelancers and facilitators, ideally drawn from within our own sector – helping to keep skills, income and opportunity circulating within Lambeth’s VCS.
As VCS Infrastructure & Development Manager, you will lead High Trees’ work to strengthen Lambeth’s voluntary and community sector, acting as an advocate for High Trees and a champion for the wider sector, while managing funded contracts and programmes that support local organisations to grow their skills, systems and impact.
The role combines strategic leadership – shaping High Trees’ contribution to the future of VCS infrastructure support, and representing the sector within key partnerships – with hands-on operational delivery, including direct capacity building support, training and events. You will be confident managing multiple work streams, and equally comfortable working strategically and on the ground.
Connecting with people and communities to strengthen skills and build stronger voices.



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The Senior Programme Manager will be responsible for managing FFRP, a London wide programme that supports families on low income to access good quality, free and independent advice, in order to prevent or alleviate financial hardship. The ideal candidate will be an experienced project manager, confident in relationship management and in evaluation and monitoring, with a strong understanding of the free legal advice sector in London.
Please see the attached Recruitment Pack for additional information about LLST and the role.
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To successfully lead the Grants team and raise voluntary income from a range of Grantmakers including Trusts, Foundations and local Government grant funders contributing to an overall team target of £1-million +. Working effectively with a grants team of three, and across the organisation, you will meet team annual targets of circa £675,000 through finding new opportunities, building excellent relationships with funders and managing the team effectively. This will lead to more young people reached by Eikon’s services.
Responsibilities
Income generation
· Lead responsibility for raising current annual team target of £675,000 for restricted and unrestricted income
· Work to agreed metrices including an annual target of £220,000 - £250,000/year with a pipeline including statutory, national & regional grant funders (some being invite only).
· Develop and lead networking plan (internal/external) to secure long-term grant and statutory funding opportunities to help increase financial income year on year.
Account Management
· Lead a stewardship framework, ensuring excellent account management of funders across the team (including own portfolio)
· Lead plans for the year, thinking creatively to develop new engagement opportunities such as panels, breakfast meetings and other events
· Collaborate with other leads and managers in the team to maximise opportunities through relationships, for example Major Donors, Corporate partnerships and Individual Givers.
Management
· Line management two staff members (Senior Grants Fundraiser and Trust Fundraiser), creating a positive and supportive working culture supporting them to meet their targets
· Lead on managing pipeline information on Donorfy, being able to pull reports for information and analysis including:
o Provision of data and narrative for monthly team meetings
o Contribution to Board reporting with narrative and pipeline information
o Analysis for annual planning sessions
Quality and standards
· Ensure all staff and volunteers understand and deliver within Eikon’s safeguarding policies and practices when taking part in fundraising activities.
· Ensure all activities follow the relevant Fundraising Codes of Practice and Eikon’s Ethical Fundraising Policy.
· Prepare relevant Grant Agreements and contractual information.
· Carry out risk assessments for all activities for which you are responsible.
· Carry out required basic due diligence on new funders.
Finance and resources
· Budget responsibility with authorisation up to agreed limits
· Operate within organisational approved budgets, policies and procedures.
Communications and relationships
· Work collaboratively with the Communications Lead to devise annual communications and marketing plans, ensuring Eikon is strategically positioned externally.
· Work collaboratively with service leads ensure new services developed meet funder needs and requirements
Strategy/transformation work
· Lead on developing and delivering annual grants plan
· Participating in a Leads network, contribute regularly to organisation matters including strategies, annual plans and budgeting.
Organisational requirements
· Work within Eikon’s equal opportunities, health & safety, and safeguarding policies at all times
· Understand and act when safeguarding issues need to be escalated
· Working hybrid, with the New Haw office as the designated place of work. Expectation to be office based 1-2 days per week with availability to attend regular external meetings across Surrey. Some may fall outside working hours and on weekends
· Work co-operatively and under the management of The Eikon Charity staff to ensure the highest quality of delivery and support
· Work within Eikon’s internal policies, safeguarding and data protection regulations
· Be responsible for equipment/resources
· To promote, monitor and maintain health, safety and security in the working environment
Helping young people feel safe, heard and supported



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About the role
The Academy runs some of the most valued grant schemes and development programmes in UK biomedical and health research. Springboard Awards help researchers establish their independence. Starter Grants keep talented clinicians in research alongside their clinical work. Leadership programmes like FLIER develop people who can work across academia, healthcare and industry to tackle real-world challenges, and alongside these sit opportunities to spend time working in industry, the NHS or government. Moving between sectors should be a normal part of a medical research career (it is not yet), and much of our work is built with that belief: a more connected and mobile workforce is better able to turn discovery into benefit. Between them, these schemes change the course of people's careers, and the research they enable reaches patients across the UK and beyond.
This role leads that portfolio. The heart of the job is excellent delivery: schemes that are well designed and well run, and that make a real difference to the people they reach. You will work closely with the Fellowship, whose expertise and generosity run through the whole portfolio, and you will make sure the schemes serve the whole of the medical sciences community (across the devolved nations and the regions, in industry as much as academia), not just those already inside the most established institutions. And science is global, so this work is too: the portfolio draws on evidence and partnerships from around the world, and the mentoring and networks around the people we support reach well beyond the UK.
Today much of the portfolio's focus is research talent and careers. That will always be a substantial part of the portfolio, but over time we plan to expand it further. That expansion could go in several directions, and what matters is that we are taking an evidence-based approach to ensure that our efforts are responding to what the medical sciences sector needs. Whatever we launch next, the same principles apply; good design, sound funding, proper governance and solid evaluation, with our effort concentrated where it delivers the most impact. So, the job is twofold: run today's portfolio brilliantly and build the future portfolio. It is a role where you can see your work land in people's lives, with real scope to shape what comes next. And none of it stands alone: what we learn from the people we fund sharpens our policy voice, the community our programmes build strengthens our engagement and public trust work, and insight flows back the other way to shape what we design next.
As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will share in the leadership of the Academy as a whole, working closely with the other directors: the Chief Operating Officer and the Directors of Policy, Communications and Engagement, and Translation and Enterprise. The relationship with Translation and Enterprise matters especially. That team will shape new partnerships and initiatives that your team is best placed to deliver, so the two of you will work in very close partnership.
What we are looking for
These are the six areas we will explore with candidates. They match the six parts of the role above, so you can read straight across — and your supporting statement can follow the same structure if that helps. We do not expect anyone to arrive with every part fully formed, but the strongest candidates will be convincing across most of them.
1. Excellent delivery
A strong track record of running grant schemes or of significant programmatic delivery. Much of this is operational: holding an annual cycle to time and budget, catching problems early and getting stuck things moving again. It is also about making sure the portfolio adds up to a coherent whole rather than a collection of separate schemes, with the governance discipline — sound contracts, clean compliance, rigorous oversight — that sits behind delivery done well.
2. Building partnerships and negotiating well
A track record of building and sustaining partnerships with funders, delivery organisations and industry, and the skill and pace to turn them into agreements where appropriate. We will want to hear how you have handled a complex negotiation and brought it to a close. The Chief Operating Officer leads the Academy’s income strategy, so we will also explore how you develop partners in concert with colleagues.
3. Range and credibility across the community
This role runs from Fellows (some of the most eminent scientists in the country) to researchers at the very start of their careers, and from government and funders to industry partners. We are looking for someone with the range to work well across all of them, and the credibility to be taken seriously at every level. We will also explore how you have widened access and drawn talent in from beyond the usual places.
4. A focus on impact
A commitment to looking at what difference the portfolio you lead makes. We are looking for someone who treats evaluation as a source of learning and uses what it shows to decide what the Academy should do next, keeping sight of the people and patients the work is for.
5. Leading and empowering people
A brilliant leader of people: someone who gets the best from a talented team by giving them space and ownership, backing them with real support and coaching, and building a culture where people thrive and develop.
6. Collective leadership
As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, you would share responsibility for the Academy as a whole, not only your own directorate. We want someone who takes that seriously, brings challenge where it is needed, backs colleagues when it counts, and helps make the Academy a brilliant place to work.
Benefits
We offer a competitive and evolving benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, development and work–life balance, including:
- Competitive salary and pension
- 26 days’ annual leave, plus bank holidays
- Option to buy or sell annual leave
- Additional paid closure between Christmas and New Year
- Hybrid and flexible working
- Health, wellbeing and employee support programmes
- Cycle-to-work scheme and everyday benefits
- Structured learning and development
- Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity leave
- Enhanced occupational sick pay
For further information and to apply, please visit our website via the apply button.
Closing date for completed applications: Midday on Monday 17 August 2026.
First interviews will be held 25-26 August 2026 with the CEO, Roz Campion, and the COO, James Lawrence, and focused on two competencies – leadership and delivery.
Second interviews will be held on 1 September 2026 with an external panel.
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are seeking an experienced Senior Grant Fundraising Manager to lead Trees for Cities’ trusts, foundations, lottery and statutory fundraising programme, securing approximately £1.5 million annually.
The successful candidate will develop and deliver the grants fundraising strategy, build a strong pipeline of opportunities and cultivate high-value funder relationships, with a focus on six-figure and multi-year partnerships. They will lead compelling funding applications, oversee grant compliance and reporting, monitor income targets and forecasts and line manage the Senior Fundraising Coordinator.
Working collaboratively across fundraising, programmes, finance and operations, they will ensure funding opportunities align with our strategic priorities and deliver lasting impact for communities and the environment.
ABOUT TREES FOR CITIES
Trees for Cities is an ambitious, far-reaching organisation.
Trees for Cities is the only charity dedicated to improving lives by planting, protecting and promoting urban trees. We do this by working closely with communities, landowners, partners and funders to deliver transformational
change in towns and cities across the UK and overseas. We plant trees in schools, streets, estates, parks and open spaces to create nature-rich urban woodland, hedgerows, orchards, avenues and playgrounds. We are a rapidly growing and developing organisation that suits ambitious, dedicated and passionate staff.
ABOUT YOU
We’re looking for an experienced and strategic grant fundraiser with a strong track record of securing and managing six- and seven-figure partnerships with trusts, foundations, government bodies and/or lotteries. You’ll be an excellent relationship builder and communicator, able to develop compelling proposals, manage complex grants and collaborate effectively across teams. You’ll also bring strong financial and organisational skills, a commitment to equity and inclusion and a genuine passion for the natural environment and Trees for Cities’ mission.
HOW TO APPLY
Please visit our website to view full job description and apply. To apply, please submit your CV and supporting statement (no more than 2 sides of A4) outlining why you are interested in the role and your fit with the Person Specification. If you experience any issues during the application process, please contact the HR team.
Deadline to apply: Monday 10 August at 9am.
Interviews scheduled for: w/c 17th August – with flexibility around candidate holidays.
If you are shortlisted for interview, you will normally be contacted within two weeks after the closing date. If you do not hear from us within this period then you should assume that on this occasion you have not been selected for interview.
Trees for Cities is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. We value diversity and are committed to promoting diversity within the workplace. We aim to ensure that our employees achieve their full potential and that all employment decisions, including recruitment, are taken without reference to irrelevant or discriminatory criteria. A full copy of our Equal Opportunities Policy can be provided on request.
Trees for Cities is the first UK environmental organisation to have been awarded social value management certification. Trees for Cities is an equal opportunities employer. Registered Charity No: 1032154.
Please note we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role, you must therefore have a valid right to work in the UK to apply.
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OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
The Royal Ballet School is a global centre for performance excellence. Its dual mission is to nurture the best ballet dancers for the main stages of the world and assure the future of classical dance art form. With 90% of our students relying on financial support to attend, philanthropy is fundamental to ensuring the School remains accessible to exceptional talent, regardless of financial circumstances. Through exceptional stewardship of existing supporters and the successful cultivation of new funding partnerships, this role will play a vital part in securing the School's future and enabling the next generation of outstanding dancers to realise their potential.
SUMMARY OF THE ROLE
As an integral member of the Development Team, the Development Manager will support the growth of our trust and foundation partnerships to fund a number of our core annual programme areas (Student Bursaries, Healthcare, Facilities etc) as well as new projects. The Manager will also lead on research and funding applications to trusts and foundations, while also delivering quality impact reporting across the School’s work.
CONTRACT TERMS
Duration: Fixed-term maternity cover (approximately 12 months) from October 2026
Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday - Friday, with flexible hybrid working
Location: Upper School, Covent Garden, WC2E 9DA, with the option to discuss remote work
Salary: £45,000 per annum
Application closing date: 14 August 2026. Applications will be screened on submission. The School reserves the right to interview and appoint if a suitable candidate is found before the closing date.
MAIN DUTIES
SUPPORTING EXISTING DONOR RELATIONSHIPS
- Maximise income from existing trust and foundation funders by building and maintaining strong relationships, ensuring agreed donor retention and income targets are achieved across designated projects and programme areas
- Steward trust, foundation and corporate funders already or capable of contributing over £100,000 per year by producing high-quality, timely and compelling reports, funding proposals and thank-you communications
- Collaborate with the Development Team to deliver effective donor stewardship through events, communications and year-round engagement activities that strengthen relationships with funders and other key stakeholders.
DEVELOPING NEW DONOR RELATIONSHIPS
- Support members of the Development Team and Centenary working committee, to identify, engage and deliver excellent income and impact for the School
- Work with the Head of Development to research, write and present attractive and compelling fundraising applications and proposals to trusts and companies for core programmes
- Engage key prospect targets through effective and appropriate verbal and written communication. This may range from sharing curated content and short case-studies to producing in-depth project proposals that include detailed financial data and research findings.
- Lead on the creation of Impact data, end of year reporting for core programme outputs and outcomes (showcasing Healthcare, Academic and Artistic performance and more), while ensuring links back to the case for support and the School’s strategic objectives as originally stated.
WORKING ACROSS INTERNAL DEPARTMENTS AND TEAMS
- Contribute to forecasting and regular reporting, internal planning and budget setting and producing verbal and written reports for senior management as required
- Liaise with relevant departments across the School to gather information for applications and reporting
- Produce and submit quality funding reports to meet deadlines, liaising with relevant teams to ensure funder requirements are met and the evidence base for funding is strengthened. Keep accurate and timely records of approaches, grant opportunities and funds received on our CRM.
- Play an active role within the fundraising team and contribute to the development and creation of strategies and campaigns to increase fundraising through all channels
- To maintain up-to-date knowledge of fundraising regulations, networks, and developments across the sector, advising on best practice in relation to Trusts fundraising.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential Criteria:
- Educated to degree level or equivalent professional experience
- Proven experience securing and managing multi-year grants from trusts and foundations, including raising at least £50,000 annually from grant funders
- Demonstrable success in building and maintaining long-term relationships with trusts, foundations, funders and donors
- Experience researching prospective funders and developing compelling funding applications, reports, updates and other fundraising communications
- Proficient in using fundraising databases, such as Salesforce, to maintain accurate records and support donor management
- Ability to analyse and communicate complex information, data and organisational impact in a clear, persuasive and engaging way
- Strong understanding of fundraising best practice, current sector trends and impact measurement and evaluation
- Excellent IT, data management and administrative skills, with experience handling financial and confidential information
- Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet tight deadlines and maintain exceptional attention to detail
- Proactive, self-motivated and adaptable, with the ability to respond effectively to changing priorities and opportunities
- Positive and collaborative team player with excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
Desirable Criteria:
- Experience of supporting or managing significant fundraising appeals or projects
- Working knowledge of the Adobe Creative Cloud Acrobat, InDesign and Photoshop
- Familiarity with performing arts, education, culture sectors.
WHY JOIN OUR TEAM AT THE ROYAL BALLET SCHOOL?
- Unique cause with demonstrable impact and global standing as a centre of excellence for student and teacher training
- We are an ambitious and supportive team with opportunities for learning and development
- While most of the team work from our Covent Garden office three days a week, we're open to discussing flexible working arrangements, including remote working, with the right candidate
- Excellent engagement with existing donors with established prospect pipeline
- Close working relationships across the organisation and with collaborative stakeholders
- Generous employee benefits and invitations to watch performances.
SAFEGUARDING DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and recognises that safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is everyone’s responsibility. The School expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment to children’s safeguarding and to share this child-centred approach. This approach means that staff must consider, at all times, what is in the best interests of the child. Additionally, the following is expected of all staff:
- To uphold the School’s policies relating to safeguarding and child protection, behaviour, health and safety and all other relevant policies
- To promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young persons for whom you are responsible and come into contact with
- To report any safeguarding concerns using the relevant channels, such as informing the Designated Safeguarding Lead, in a timely and appropriate manner
- To ensure full compliance with all statutory regulations, particularly the most recent Keeping Children Safe in Education, and to communicate concerns to the Designated Safeguarding Lead, other relevant staff of The Royal Ballet School or local children’s services as appropriate.
This job information cannot be all encompassing. It is inevitable over time that the emphasis of the job will change without changing the general character of the job or the level of duties and responsibilities entailed. Consequently, this information will be periodically reviewed, revised and updated in consultation with the post holder to reflect appropriate changes.
We are committed to creating an environment where all our employees feel part of our team and can flourish, regardless of their background. We’re proud to be an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Harris Hill is delighted to be recruiting for a Grants Officer on behalf of a growing and entrepreneurial charity supporting high-value philanthropy and grant-making in the UK and internationally.
Location: Central London (Hybrid – 2 days office / 2 days home working)
Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 + bonuses
Contract: Full-time, Permanents
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced grant-maker with strong knowledge of UK charity law and grant-making compliance. You'll manage a varied portfolio of grants, undertake due diligence, and help deliver funding that creates meaningful impact.
Key responsibilities
- Assess and review grant requests in line with compliance requirements.
- Conduct due diligence and make balanced funding recommendations.
- Manage UK and international grant portfolios, including complex cases.
- Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Keep up to date with charity law and sector developments.
- Support the continuous improvement of grant-making processes.
- Assist with impact reporting and represent the organisation at events where required.
About you
You will have:
- At least three years' experience in a UK grant-making or philanthropic organisation.
- Strong knowledge of UK charity law and Charity Commission guidance.
- Excellent analytical, organisational and communication skills.
- Experience managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- A proactive, solutions-focused approach and excellent attention to detail.
In return, you'll join a collaborative and ambitious organisation where you'll have the opportunity to make a genuine impact while developing your career in philanthropy and grant-making.
For more information, please submit your CV.
Please note, CVs are being reviewed on a rolling basis, and only successful applicants will be contacted with more information.
As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
For over 140 years, the Forces Employment Charity has proudly supported service leavers, veterans and their families in building successful civilian careers. We provide veterans with life-long, life-changing support, jobs and training opportunities regardless of circumstances, rank, length of service or reason for leaving.
By working for FEC, you will become part of a vibrant team living the Charity's values: Expert, Supportive, Passionate, Open and Honest, Resilient and Collaborative.
Brief role description
The Management Accountant plays a key role in supporting the Director of Finance and Resources and Head of Finance by preparing management reports, undertaking financial analysis and ensuring accurate reconciliations, audits and compliance with policies. Working closely with directors, managers and the fundraising team, the role also contributes to the effective implementation and monitoring of funding streams, financial controls and reporting processes.
Who we're looking for
We're looking for a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with experience in management accounting, budgeting and financial reporting. You will have an analytical mindset, excellent attention to detail and the ability to turn financial information into clear, concise reports that support decision-making.
The successful candidate will have experience producing monthly management accounts, a good understanding of VAT and strong IT skills, including proficiency to Microsoft Office. You'll be able to manage competing priorities, work to deadlines and communicate effectively with colleagues and stakeholders at all levels.
Most importantly, you'll be a proactive team player who can work collaboratively, exercise discretion when handling sensitive information and contribute positively to a supportive and mission-driven organisation.
Interested? Want to know more about the Charity? Check out our website.
Eager to know more about the role? Have a look at the Job Description.
What's in it for you? Check out our Benefits.
Have we convinced you to apply? If so, submit your CV and Covering Letter by Monday, 16 August 2026.
Got questions about the role? Get in touch with the People Team at the Forces Employment Charity.
Please note: Applications will be reviewed and interviews conducted throughout the duration of this advert; therefore we may at any time bring the closing date forward. We encourage all interested applicants to apply as soon as possible. If you are an internal applicant, please ensure you have made the People Team aware before applying.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff by creating an inclusive and supportive environment where everyone, including those with disabilities, can thrive, develop and achieve their full potential. We actively encourage applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds and ensure reasonable adjustments are made to support candidates with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. We actively recruit citizens of all backgrounds, but the nature of our work in specific departments means that residency and security requirements can be more tightly defined than others. You will be asked about this throughout the recruitment process.
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We provide life-changing support, jobs and training opportunities to Service leavers, veterans, reservists and their spouses, partners and Children


The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
At CAP, we celebrate diversity and strive to build an inclusive workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We particularly encourage applications from Global Majority/UK Minority Ethnic candidates, as these groups are currently underrepresented within our wider workforce. We are committed to creating an environment where every individual can thrive and feel they belong.
Everything we do is rooted in our values. First and foremost, we are Christ-centred. The work that we do is guided by faith and the belief that everyone deserves to be treated with dignity and God’s love.
We are bold in fearlessly putting that faith into action to help others and challenge injustice, while also seeking to be compassionate in the way that we want to understand others and offer them meaningful care. We are collaborative in our approach, making time to learn from others and work together to take on UK poverty. And finally, we prioritise being joyful in the face of challenges, because our faith gives us confidence that change is truly possible.
Please note that the salary shown is for full time hours and would be paid pro rata for part time (22.5 hours per week). The actual pro rata salary is £19494.00) This role requires a DBS check and three forms of ID provided (one photo ID).
Please see the attached Job Profile for a full list of responsibilities
Skilled Worker Visa
From 22 July 2025, the Government increased the salary threshold and skills level for Skilled Worker visas. If you are applying for a Skilled Worker Visa for the first time, this role does not meet the current eligibility criteria for sponsorship under the immigration rules.
The Department cannot consider sponsoring you for this role unless you have held a Skilled Worker visa continuously since before 22 July 2025. If you have held a Skilled Worker visa continuously, please raise this during your vetting checks, and eligibility will be assessed in accordance with the immigration rules and transitional provisions in place.
If you are applying for this role and you do not meet the new eligibility criteria for sponsorship or the transitional provisions, you will need to consider your options for obtaining and/or maintaining your right to work in the UK in light of these changes. Successful applicants must ensure they have and maintain the legal right to live and work in the Civil Service and in the United Kingdom.
The Department will continue to comply with the UK Immigration Rules applied in the UK and the Civil Service. You can read more about Skilled Worker visas and the eligibility criteria on the government's website.
Job Description
Context:
CAP's mission is to end UK poverty by equipping churches to reach their communities. We exist to empower and serve churches through exceptional partnerships, delivering impactful debt advice and coaching services. Providing accessible, community-rooted support to those facing financial and social challenges across the UK. Our approach is centered on empowering individuals providing holistic support to achieve financial resilience through expert debt advice and tailored coaching products. This approach goes far beyond financial stability, creating lasting personal and relational transformation and contributing to a society where all can flourish. We are committed to fostering strong relationships with our church partners, ensuring a collaborative and effective service that continually improves to meet the evolving needs of local communities.
Purpose:
The Enhanced Support & Grants Team Manager is instrumental in ensuring our clients who present with the most complex and vulnerable of situations receive specialised, tailored support to achieve financial stability and become debt-free. Including monitoring CAP’s Grants team who secure financial support for those accessing insolvency options.
Your key focus is to lead and empower a team of specialist Debt Advisors who operate at the intersection of complex financial distress and significant personal vulnerability. This involves not just triaging and assessing, but creating holistic, life-changing solutions while continuously monitoring and proactively intervening in clients' safeguarding and wellbeing needs. As the Team Manager, you will work in partnership with the Safeguarding Lead, exercising direct oversight over high-risk cases and proactively identifying and managing evolving areas of risk, in strict adherence to the FCA’s stringent guidance on vulnerable customers.
Personality:
We are strong collaborators and communicators, dedicated to building strong connections within our team, the Hubs and with local CAP workers, ensuring resources are allocated effectively and holistic client support is prioritised.
We are confident decision makers and are comfortable working in high risk environments where situations can evolve quickly.
We are advocates for our team members, inspiring, empowering, and challenging them to reach their full potential, ultimately making a tangible and positive impact on the lives of those we serve; clients and churches alike. We think big-picture as well as about the details using data to make good decisions.
We are decisive leaders who thrive in high-pressure, rapidly evolving environments, where the consequences of decisions directly impact vulnerable individuals.
Passion:
We are passionate about developing and empowering high-performing teams to deliver outstanding support to Service Delivery and our clients. We believe in creating an environment where advisors and case officers are equipped, challenged, and inspired to provide exceptional support to partner churches and clients. We are passionate about collaborating with regional partners to drive impactful change and ensure service level agreements are consistently met.
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Reporting to: Head of Church & Client Support
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Direct Reports: Enhanced Support Leads
Responsibilities
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Effective personnel management of staff, to facilitate the delivery of a high-performing debt help service in collaboration with the church through:
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Ensuring adequate staffing by managing holidays, sickness and other absence within your team and across the Hubs
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Regular catch-ups which include feedback on quality and output indicators, client outcomes and customer service. Bringing encouragement, challenge and coaching on how to improve these and seeking to empower team members.
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Delivering effective team communication, both written and verbal, to engage staff members in business as usual and aid smooth change management. Demonstrating active ownership of organisational awareness and wider strategy.
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Workload management to facilitate an effective debt service by:
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Collaborating with the Enhanced Support Leads, Enhanced Support In-Team Specialists, the Regional Team Managers and the Senior Hub Delivery Managers to ensure the workload is prioritised to meet agreed Service Level Agreements.
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Participation in the wider Church and Client Support management team. This includes working with other Team Managers in your department, taking ownership of decisions pertinent to your area and covering responsibilities as needed when other managers are absent. Also included is attendance and participation on a directorate wide level and the willingness and ability to lead in that broader context where required.
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Overseeing Specialised Client Support
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Provide strategic oversight and guidance to the wider team of in-team specialists. This includes ensuring appropriate escalation pathways and adherence to best practices in safeguarding and the FCA’s consumer duty regulations.
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Responsibility as a Senior Safeguarding Officer and point of escalation for high risk situations across Service Delivery.
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Being willing at times to speak to clients who are in high risk situations of vulnerability around mental health or domestic abuse.
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Confidence in and experience of speaking about topics of vulnerability and safeguarding.
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Ownership and strategic development of the Person at Risk of Violence procedures at CAP - oversight of current waiting times and development of procedures, such as a self-help pack.
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Overseeing the grants specialists workload
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Oversight of the Grants team workload - engagement with specialist case officers, in particular channelling vulnerable client concerns.
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Building and maintaining strong relationships with new and existing grant funders.
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Budget oversight for grants obtained, with responsibility for coordinating quarterly reports for funders as required.
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Management of Key Stakeholder Connection
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Working alongside key stakeholders in the Agility and Mission & Movement directorates, to ensure the voice of those facing complex and vulnerable situations is integrated within all areas of the organisation.
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Collaboration with Local CAP Workers; amplifying the consistent voice of Enhanced Support through training and information sharing.
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External reporting
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Oversight of the net promoter scores and outcomes for vulnerable clients; contributing to the content of the annual Consumer Duty report and the Foreseeable Harm risk register, representing Enhanced Support in this area.
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Mitigate risk by:
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Proactively identifying and managing risks associated with supporting vulnerable clients, including financial, reputational, and safeguarding risks. Maintain robust processes and procedures to ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and internal policies.
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Foster a healthy team culture within their immediate team and across the department through
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Regular and effective stand-ups and team meetings, which include connections with Local CAP workers.
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Encouraging engagement with wider CAP life and relevant regional events.
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Monitoring, sharing and taking action based on the available data sources
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Bringing encouragement and challenge based on CAP’s cultural values, capturing and celebrating moments of faith.
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Champion the value of personal development by
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Onboarding new staff and supporting them through their probation and sign-off process through regular reviews and goal-setting
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Facilitate team member engagement with CPD training and invest in long-term development through annual appraisals and development reviews
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Invest in their own personal development and attend relevant training within Service Delivery and across CAP
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Staff wellbeing
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Oversight of approvals for Service Delivery clinical supervision referrals.
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Coordination of peer reflective practices groups with external providers.
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Strategic Direction
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Proactivity in seeking out and encouraging continuous improvement, showing the ability to lead through change, leading to service improvements. To be available for general queries, strategic oversight and advice on operational impact during preparation and implementation of new processes and policy updates.
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Work to empower Debt Advisors to feel confident in managing enhanced support cases to meet the demands of our target clients needs
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Any other tasks relating to these or other operational functions of the charity that are seen as necessary by your line manager
Skills required
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Confident decision maker
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Excellent communication at all levels
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Ability to produce excellent results through the use of team dashboards
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Ability to lead a team in actively promoting the cultural values of CAP
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Ability to develop strengths and skills in others
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Ability to challenge poor performance
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Ability to prioritise time, tasks and attention effectively in a pressured environment
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Able to hold a good balance between detail and the ‘big picture’
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Good strategic insight and understanding of organisational aims
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Ability to collaborate across teams and departments
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High emotional intelligence and ability to understand the human factors involved in the role
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Capable of maintaining own emotional wellbeing
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Skilled in techniques that assist in team strategy e.g. problem definition, ideation, LEAN methodologies
Experience:
Essential
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Experience of delivering results in a service based environment
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Experience of having to work using your own initiative
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Experience of supporting vulnerable people
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Experience in a safeguarding coordination role
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Experience of leading and managing a team of staff
Desirable
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Experience of working within Service Delivery, and CAP debt help procedures
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Experience of leading a safeguarding or vulnerable client project.
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Experience of leading teams to meet key objectives or targets
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Mental health first aid training or similar experience
Culture
Working at CAP is more than a job; it’s a commitment to a community and movement. We believe that a healthy culture is the fuel for our mission. This means we prioritise spiritual rhythms in our week—including dedicated time for morning prayer, worship, and team huddles. We are a 'joy-filled' office, which means we celebrate every win, from a client becoming debt-free to a colleague’s personal milestone. We expect our team to be 'all in'—not just in their tasks, but in contributing to a supportive, laughter-filled, and prayerful environment.
CAP is a mission-driven, fast-paced, and deeply relational environment. You will find a culture that prioritises:
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Spiritual Rhythms: We start our days with prayer and worship, staying connected to our 'Why.'
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Celebration: We are 'Debt-Free' obsessed. We ring bells, share stories, and celebrate transformation.
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Collaborative Bravery: We tackle big problems (like UK poverty) by working across teams and daring to try new things.
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Inclusive Belonging: We want you to bring your whole self to work, knowing you are valued for who God made you to be.
Christian Commitment
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The candidate must be able to give both verbal assent to and practical demonstration of Christians Against Poverty’s Statement of Faith
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Must be able to actively participate in prayer and worship, whether individual, small group or corporately, as an expression of one's own personal faith and in line with CAP’s Statement of Faith.
All adults working in or on behalf of CAP have a responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and adults. This includes:
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A responsibility to ensure a safe environment in which CAP services can be delivered.
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Identifying children and adults where there may be safeguarding concerns.
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Following the CAP Safeguarding policy in addressing any concerns appropriately.
Other Responsibilities
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Being willing to pray with each other and fully engaged with our Christ-centred culture.
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Encouraging friends, family and other contacts to support the charity through the Life Changer programme and other fundraising initiatives.
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Attending annual CAP staff conferences and team revive days.
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Completing all compulsory CAP training within given timescales.
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This role falls within the scope of the FCA’s conduct rules, and you will be provided with training as to how these apply to the role. It is your responsibility to ensure that you follow these conduct rules.
The above job profile is a guide to the work you may be required to undertake but does not form part of your contract of employment and may change from time to time to reflect changing circumstances.
Educational requirements
- A levels or equivalent
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Could you lead the development of a new grant programme from the ground up, delivering funding and support to victims of injustice to improve wellbeing and strengthen social connection?
Salary: £50,000 per annum
Location: Remote, with monthly meetings in Manchester
Contract: Permanent, 35 hours per week full-time (4 days considered)
Benefits: 25 days holiday and 5% pension contribution
The Charity Service is a small, but mighty charity looking for a brand-new Head of Grants Programme to lead the development and delivery of a new, independently managed fund. This is a unique opportunity to shape a programme from day one, creating the processes, partnerships and infrastructure that will underpin its success.
Joining at a pivotal moment, you'll combine strategic leadership with hands-on delivery, ensuring funding reaches people and organisations in an accessible, transparent and trauma-informed way.
About the role
This is a varied role with a unique opportunity to shape how it develops and grows with the programme. You can expect to:
- Lead the design, implementation and ongoing development of a new grants programme.
- Develop grant-making processes, policies and governance frameworks.
- Consult with victims and families to ensure the programme reflects their needs and priorities.
- Build relationships with charities, community organisations and delivery partners.
- Oversee applications, due diligence, reporting and evaluation.
- Produce impact reporting and help shape the future development of the programme.
- Line manage a Grants Administrator and work closely with the wider TCS team.
About you
As this is an exciting and evolving role, we're looking for a proactive, highly engaged individual who thrives on taking ownership, while working collaboratively with others.
In your expression of interest, we'll be looking for you to demonstrate:
- Experience in grant-making, philanthropy, programme management, or experience within CSR or ESG.
- Strong knowledge of governance, compliance and due diligence in a charitable context.
- Excellent relationship-building and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Confidence working in complex or sensitive environments.
- Experience working with vulnerable or trauma-affected communities, or a strong understanding of trauma-informed practice.
- A thoughtful, pragmatic and values-led approach.
The Charity Service is an independent charity with more than 35 years' experience in philanthropy and grant-making. As the organisation embarks on an expansion and growth journey, this role offers the opportunity to shape a significant programme while helping build the future of the organisation itself.
If you're excited by the opportunity to build something meaningful from the ground up and play a key role in ensuring funding enables justice to happen, we'd love to hear from you.
To apply: All you need to do is send a copy of your CV or draft profile over to Amelia Lee as the first step. From there, we'll be in touch with full application details if you meet our initial assessment of the skills and experience required.
Deadline: 9am on Friday 14th August
Interview dates will be confirmed soon
Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. 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 believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.
We are recruiting one full time permanent Funding Officer in Newcastle upon Tyne. Funding Officers in these roles will primarily be part of the North East regional team delivering our Reaching Communities programme, with opportunities to be involved with other programmes and aspects of the Fund’s wider operations as they arise. As a Funding Officer for the National Lottery Community Fund you will be integral to supporting the organisation to deliver our strategy It Starts With Community.
These roles will contribute to ensuring that vital funding reaches communities and projects who need it most in our region. As a Funding Officer you will work as part of our North East regional team, working day-to-day alongside fellow Funding Officers, supported by a Funding Manager.
We are looking for people who will work across the region, with a focus on developing relationships and being a key point of contact for Newcastle upon Tyne.
Ideally (but not essentially) you will live in Newcastle and have good knowledge of the local area.
The Funding Officer role is classed as mobile working which means you will be expected to work from Fund offices, from home as well as conduct visits across the region. The North East regional office is in Newcastle upon Tyne.
Responsibilities & Expectations of the Role
- You will assess applications for funding and manage grants using local knowledge, best practice and thematic expertise and you will harness the experience of customers and stakeholders to improve our grant making and inform our decision making.
- Being responsible for supporting local people and communities, you will have a strong understanding of our vision, our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and our funding products.
- Being responsible for a pipeline of projects you will need to understand and respond to the different needs of our customers by providing advice and considered feedback and be willing to have challenging but constructive conversations.
- You will ensure that both grant management and application assessment play an effective part in contributing to the Fund’s knowledge and learning as a grant maker. You will manage your own caseload, liaise with grant recipients, undertake project visits, identify and manage risk, support organisations to meet their grant requirements and measure their impact.
- You will be an active and integral member of the North East regional team, as well as the wider Northern hub, England Portfolio and Fund. You will contribute your skills, knowledge and expertise to a range of work and programmes as need arises. Within an organisation and sector experiencing on-going change, an agile & flexible approach to the role will be essential for success.
- You will represent the Fund, including at funding fairs and external meetings, creating opportunities for people to come together. You will share learning from your role with other colleagues so that we can maximise our impact.
- You will need to work within the Fund’s policies and procedures and relevant legislation, and in a way that is in line with our vision and values.
Interview details:
- Date: 25 August 2026
- Format: Face-to-face
- Location: Newcastle
We have a hybrid approach to working. Work pattern and location will be agreed with the successful candidate.
We will be hosting a briefing session on Wednesday 5th August at 13:00. To register for the session or for any questions about the recruitment process, please email the recruitment team.
How to Apply:
Upload your CV in word format and write a supporting statement (max 1,000 words) to align with the criteria below. We will use this to score your application.
Essential criteria
- Communication skills: Strong listening, written and verbal communication with an emphasis on written communication for assessment purposes.
- Analytical skills: Ability to assess a high volume of applications, make good judgements, challenge when appropriate and manage risk.
- Relational skills: Ability to build, develop and promote effective relationships with colleagues, community organisations and other external agencies with a strong commitment to equity and inclusion.
- Organisational skills: An ability to use your initiative and manage your own workload and time, meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
- Lived experience or working knowledge of the needs and priorities of communities in and across the North East, especially under-represented groups plus an understanding of the local voluntary, community and social enterprise sector.
- Values driven and passionate about the Fund’s purpose.
Desirable criteria
- Demonstrable sound IT skills, in particular Microsoft Office products and the ability to learn detailed processes quickly and accurately.
- Understanding of financial planning and business plans, ability to analyse accounts and numerical data.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Communities in the UK come in all shapes and sizes. National Lottery funding is for everyone – therefore, we are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and we work hard to ensure our funding reaches where it is needed.
We also believe our people should represent the communities, organisations and individuals we work with. That’s why The National Lottery Community Fund is committed to being an inclusive employer and a great place to work. We recognise and celebrate the fact that our people come from diverse backgrounds. We positively welcome applications from people from ethnic minority backgrounds, people with disabilities or longstanding health conditions, people who are LGBTQ+, and people from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds, as well as people of all ages.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we take a proactive approach in making reasonable adjustments, if needed, throughout the recruitment process and during employment. (This can be related to a physical and mental health condition.)
It starts with community.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Women’s Inclusive Team (WIT)
Finance and Fundraising Manager
Salary: £35,000–£45,500 FTE, pro rata
Hours: 14–21 hours per week
Location: Bethnal Green / hybrid
Contract: Permanent, subject to funding and probation
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer
About WIT
Women’s Inclusive Team is a community-led charity in Tower Hamlets. We work with women, children, young people and families, particularly those from Black, Asian and minoritised communities, to improve wellbeing, widen opportunities and strengthen local voices.
About the role
We are looking for an experienced Finance and Fundraising Manager to join our Senior Management Team.
This is a senior, hands-on role combining charity finance with fundraising and income development. You will lead the finance function, strengthen controls and provide clear information to the CEO, trustees and senior managers.
You will also help grow and diversify income by managing WIT’s funding pipeline, identifying opportunities and contributing to strong applications, tenders, budgets and financial narratives.
Key responsibilities
- Lead the finance function using QuickBooks and Excel.
- Produce management accounts, cash-flow forecasts, budgets and reforecasts.
- Strengthen reconciliations, journals, salary allocations, debtor monitoring and year-end processes.
- Maintain a central funding pipeline covering needs, opportunities, deadlines and gaps.
- Lead or contribute to funding applications, tenders, contracts and partnership bids.
- Prepare budgets, financial narratives and full-cost recovery calculations.
- Build relationships with funders, commissioners and corporate partners.
- Oversee grant and contract finances, reporting deadlines and audit trails.
- Advise the CEO, trustees, managers and budget holders.
- Line manage the Finance Assistant and improve systems and workflows.
About you
You will have:
- Strong charity finance experience, including management accounts, cash-flow forecasting, budgeting, restricted funds and financial controls.
- Experience of month-end processes, reconciliations and debtor management.
- A successful fundraising track record across grants, tenders, commissioned contracts or partnership bids.
- Experience managing a funding pipeline.
- Confidence using QuickBooks and Excel.
- Knowledge of grant management, funder reporting and audit requirements.
- The ability to explain financial information clearly.
- Strong organisational, collaborative and line-management skills.
You do not need to have held an identical combined role, but you must show strong charity finance expertise alongside credible fundraising and income-development experience.
What we offer
Flexible part-time hours, hybrid working, a place on WIT’s Senior Management Team and the opportunity to help shape the future of a values-led community charity.
How to apply
Please submit your CV and brief responses to these questions. A covering letter is not required.
- Why would you like to work for WIT, and what attracts you to this role? Maximum 250 words.
- Give one example of a successful funding application, tender, contract or partnership bid you contributed to. Include your role, the amount sought or secured and the outcome. Maximum 350 words.
- Give one example of how you used management accounts, budgets or cash-flow information to support a decision, address a risk or improve financial controls. Maximum 350 words.
Closing date: 27th August 2026. We may close early if we receive enough suitable applications, so early applications are encouraged.
Interview dates: To be confirmed.
Further competency questions will be explored at interview; no lengthy written task is planned.
Appointment is subject to satisfactory references, right-to-work evidence and pre-employment checks. A DBS check may be required.
WIT welcomes applications from a wide range of backgrounds and lived experiences.
