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We are looking for a Legacy & In Memory Fundraising Assistant to provide care and cultivation of In Memory donors, Legacy pledgers and enquirers by acting as first point of contact for these supporters and delivering ongoing one-to-one stewardship across various touchpoints including face to face, over the phone and via written correspondence.

You will support the Legacy & In Memory Fundraising Team to achieve its aims and objectives through undertaking key administrative tasks and assisting with the delivery of the team’s projects including marketing campaigns, supporter events and internal promotion of Legacy and In Memory messages to a range of audiences and stakeholders.

What we can offer you:

In return for your commitment to our cause and to recognise the value of our employees, Battersea offers a range of benefits to support the wellbeing of our employees. These include:

• 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year
• Discounted gym membership and cycle to work schemes
• Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources
• Generous pension contributions - up to 10% employer contribution
• Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture every year
• Annual interest-free season ticket loans

We are also committed to providing learning and development to our employees. During your time with us, we provide support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring and much more.

Our hybrid working model:

We operate a 50% onsite hybrid working model, with our office-based staff splitting their time between site based and home working. This enables our office-based staff to balance the benefits of home working with onsite collaboration and maintaining a connection to our cause.

Diversity and inclusion:

We are committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive experience for all staff, volunteers and trustees and those hoping to join us. We operate an anonymised shortlisting process and actively seek to ensure our process is fair and equitable for all.

We understand the value of diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences to help us deliver even more for our dogs and cats, and we welcome applicants from all sections of the community.

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we will ask about any adjustments you may need at application and/or interview stage, and if you are offered a role with us, we’ll talk to you about any workplace adjustments you may need to help you perform at your best. If you would like to talk more about this, please contact us. Greyscale copies of the recruitment pack are also available on request.

More about us:

At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love, expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them. Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.

Acceptable use of AI:

At Battersea, we value expertise. We recognise each candidate that applies to us will have a range of expertise they can offer us, so we want to hear about this in your own words. We understand the support that generative artificial intelligence (AI) software can offer but it can also lead to numerous applications presenting as generic and impersonal. This makes it difficult to gain understanding of your unique experience.

To best showcase yourself, we encourage you to write your responses without the assistance of AI. If you require the use of AI software to aid in completing your application, we ask you use the generative responses as a prompt for writing your answers and avoid copying and pasting. You must also ensure the information presented in your application accurately reflects your experience.

Closing date: 22nd February 2026

All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.

Interview Date(s): One round interview (in person) w/c 2nd March 2026

For full details on the role, please download the recruitment pack.

Director of Fundraising

Location: Hybrid working, with 1-2 days per week in London office - all staff in London office every Tuesday.

Salary: £85-90,000 per annum.

Contract: Full-time, permanent

Ovarian Cancer Action, the UK’s leading ovarian cancer research charity, is seeking an ambitious and strategic leader who can drive sustainable income growth and build high‑value partnerships and relationships that can change the lives of thousands of women and their families.  

Ovarian cancer hasn’t seen the scientific breakthroughs that some other cancers have, with survival rates that haven’t changed meaningfully in decades. Ovarian Cancer Action is working to address this, with an urgent mission that by 2032 at least half of women in the UK with ovarian cancer live for 10 years. To realise that goal, the charity is carrying out world-class scientific progress in prevention, early detection and treatment, funding more ovarian cancer research than any other gynaecological cancer charity in the UK.

This is an exciting time to be joining the charity, and the Director of Fundraising will play a key role capitalising on the huge potential of the charity’s current work to transform survival of ovarian cancer, including the possibility of a preventative vaccine this decade.

This is a senior leadership position responsible for driving OCA’s fundraising ambition and accelerating income growth, managing the development and delivery of an insight‑driven fundraising strategy and identifying major opportunities across mass fundraising, philanthropy, partnerships and influential networks. The post-holder will be responsible for personally cultivating and securing high‑value relationships with major donors, trusts, foundations and strategic partners, and leading and developing a high-performing fundraising team to secure significant multi‑year gifts and leverage milestone organisational moments to unlock transformational support.

The successful candidate will be a senior fundraising leader with a strong track record of securing significant 5‑ and 6‑figure gifts, partnerships and multi‑year commitments. You’ll bring deep experience managing high‑level philanthropic relationships and a track record of inspiring leadership, building high-performing teams. Strength in CRM systems, data‑driven pipeline management and cross‑organisational collaboration is essential, as is exceptional communication and influencing ability.

On a personal level, you will thrive in a mission‑driven and fast-paced environment, bringing strategic insight and an entrepreneurial, optimistic and solutions‑focused approach to life. You will be energised by opportunity, resilient in the face of challenge, and comfortable testing, learning and innovating. Above all, you’ll be motivated by improving women’s health and committed to aligning fundraising ambition with organisational strategy and research impact.

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

Closing date: Monday 2nd March 9.00am.

PLEASE NOTE: We will be longlisting applications as soon as we receive them, so please apply early to register your interest. 

The Bikeability Trust is entering a new exciting phase of our strategy to 2035 to ensure more children can cycle with confidence. A year into our strategy we have reviewed Executive Team roles and responsibilities and are now looking for a creative Communications and Fundraising Director to lead our mission driven communications, income generation and impact reporting functions.

You will be an experience senior leader in communications, who has the drive to take our strategy to the next level. A key member of the Executive Team, working across the home based diverse staff team to bring together the impact of our work through corporate communications and influencing. We recommend reading our annual reviews on the Bikeability website to see a flavour of the work you could be leading.

Our income generation work is focussed on small impactful corporate partnerships, we have tested some individual giving and are planning to host a fundraising Ball in 2026. Experience in fundraising is desirable, with communications experience as essential as this role will ensure strong relationships with Government. 

If you would like to have a short discussion with the CEO before applying please contact Emily Cherry CEO. We are looking to interview shortlisted candidates on the 23rd or 25th February. We are looking for a candidate to start from 1st April or sooner. 

The Hub Yeovil is a caring, local charity who enrich the lives of adults living with learning disability and autism. Our vision is of a community where everyone is respected, included and accepted, regardless of disability. Through our day services, community café and scrapstore, we offer a comprehensive programme of activities, enabling beneficiaries to lead more independent lives and improve their wellbeing, whilst feeling part of a supportive community.

• Work closely with the CEO and Management Team to develop and implement the charity’s fundraising strategy
• Develop income to an annual agreed target to support the Hub’s charitable activities through trust and other grant making bodies, statutory funding opportunities and corporate sponsors
• Undertake systematic research to identify potential income generation and funding opportunities
• Identify, develop and lead on priority fundraising projects and new sources of income
• Prepare attractive and compelling project-funding proposals and applications to grant-making trusts, the Lottery, UK companies, corporate supporters and other project funding sources, ensuring the potential of these sources is fully maximised
• Prepare attractive and compelling statutory funding applications and tender bids
• Work closely with stakeholders to identify innovations and ideas for fundraising bids
• Develop an in-depth knowledge of the Hub’s activities and an understanding of the income generation and funding opportunities they create
• Contribute to the consistent brand communication throughout all fundraising and income generation activities
• Represent the Hub at external meetings and events as required
• Maintain meticulous records, including maintaining the fundraising and income records on targets and approaches
• Provide and produce relevant reports to the CEO on the Fundraising Strategy, including performance indicators to enable the Hub to assess the effectiveness of the strategy and ensuring results are carried forward in subsequent fundraising plans
• Share knowledge of projects and developments within the organisation
• Promote the work of the Hub to a wider external audience including on social media, in collaboration with other staff, as appropriate
• To work as part of a team that is always open, honest and supportive of each other.

Requirements

• Existing network in Trust and Foundation fundraising desirable
• Experience of developing and implementing fundraising strategies
• Successful track-record of working with appropriate trusts, grant making bodies and statutory funding opportunities
• Experienced of securing partnerships with corporate sponsors
• Proficient researcher

About the role

Enact Equality works closely with high-profile public figures, parliamentarians, and policy leaders to drive national-level change on racial justice. Our work sits at the intersection of campaigning, policy development, and political engagement, with a growing reputation for influencing debates that matter.

This is an exciting opportunity to join an organisation at the forefront of racial justice campaigning and policy-making in the UK. The role is well suited to someone who wants their work to have real-world impact – shaping conversations, supporting change at a national level, and contributing to projects that directly influence decision-makers.

We are seeking a highly motivated Project Officer to join our team. As a Project Officer, you will be responsible for carrying out a wide range of tasks to support the delivery of projects from initiation through to completion.

The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to equality and racial justice, excellent communication skills, and an understanding of UK policy processes related to racial justice and social equity.

Work location
Remote, based in London. There will be occasional requirements to attend events and meetings in person.

Hours and pay
This is a part-time role with flexible working hours, starting at approximately 16 hours per week. This can be worked as two full days per week or four hours per day across four days, by agreement.
The hourly rate is £14.80 – £18.00 per hour, depending on experience.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, a range of tasks across the following areas:

• Research

• Projects and campaigns

• IT and communications

• Events

• Administration

• Press and media

Requirements

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

• Understanding of racial justice, equality, and social policy issues

• Ability to engage effectively with stakeholders, policymakers, and community groups

• Strong attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines

If you are a highly driven and dedicated individual with a genuine commitment to racial justice, and a desire to contribute to impactful, nationally focused work, we encourage you to apply.

Closing date: 28 February

We are looking for an inspiring and experienced Head of Fundraising and Development to join our team at Dalgarno Trust. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about fundraising, communications, and making a real difference in the community.

Key Details:

• Salary: £35,000 FTE (£28,000 per year pro rata, 4 days / 28 hours)
• Contract: Permanent
• Location: Dalgarno Trust Community Centre,(hybrid TBC)  North Kensington (with occasional off-site meetings)
• Hours: 4 days per week (28 hours), flexible by agreement
• Line management: Reports to the Chief Executive
• Deadline: Wednesday, 18 February 2026
• Interviews: Applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis, and shortlisted candidates will be contacted directly to arrange an interview

Based in North Kensington, Dalgarno Trust is a vibrant community centre supporting local residents of all ages through health, wellbeing, education, training, and youth programmes. As the only community centre in this part of the borough, we play a vital role in bringing people together, tackling inequality, and strengthening community resilience.

As Head of Fundraising and Development, you will be a key member of our Core Team, working closely with the Chief Executive to secure and manage the resources that enable our work. This is a varied and hands-on role combining fundraising, CRM management, marketing and communications, and organisational administration, offering the opportunity to make a visible and lasting impact.

You will lead on researching and writing funding bids, managing relationships with funders, and ensuring that monitoring, evaluation, and reporting requirements are met. You will oversee and develop our CRM system (Salesforce), ensuring high-quality data, producing reports, and supporting colleagues through training. You will also play a central role in diversifying income through donations, sponsorships, commercial activity, and use of our assets.

Alongside fundraising, you will lead our marketing, communications, and promotion, keeping our website, social media, and noticeboards up to date, and ensuring our work is clearly and effectively communicated to the wider community. The role also includes administrative and HR support, such as assisting with recruitment processes, timesheets, training coordination, and ensuring compliance with fundraising regulations and best practice.

We are looking for someone highly organised, administratively confident, and comfortable working independently, while also enjoying collaboration with colleagues, partners, and community members. You will bring experience of community-based work, strong written and verbal communication skills, and a genuine commitment to equality, inclusion, and positive social change. 

This role offers flexibility in working hours and a supportive team environment, with the chance to shape and grow the organisation’s income and profile at an exciting time for Dalgarno Trust.

Grade: 3

Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week, flexible hours considered

Position type: Permanent

Responsible to: Procurement Manager

Direct reports: None

Location: Truro, Cornwall (hybrid) or Remote (UK only - with required travel to HQ up to 4 times a year)

ROLE PURPOSE:

The Procurement team is crucial to ensuring ShelterBox is equipped with the supply infrastructure we need to work, fundraise, budget, manage data and ultimately deliver vital aid. In addition to working on Indirect Items, the Procurement Team is a skills resource for the rest of the business, identifying and supporting with best practice in procurement and negotiations at all levels.

The Senior Buyer will join a busy and dynamic Procurement team of three individuals (two Senior Buyers and the Procurement Manager) and will quickly become integral to the day-to-day running of the Procurement function. It is expected that the individual will have substantial procurement experience.

The Senior Buyer will be responsible for a variety of Indirect spend and suppliers. Additionally, the Senior Buyer will support the Supply Chain team and the rest of the organisation as a subject matter expert on negotiation and procurement activities.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

ShelterBox is seeking a proactive individual with proven procurement experience to add capacity to the team. Attention to detail and diligence will be at the forefront of your skillset and you'll need to be comfortable with numbers, data and sensitively posing challenging questions to understand business requirements.

We are looking for someone with excellent communications skills and the ability to balance multiple tasks with competing deadlines. The individual should be confident with developing and maintaining relationships both internally with other departments and externally with suppliers and partners.

This role would suit someone currently in a Senior Procurement Role who is looking to expand their responsibilities and skillset. CIPs qualification is desirable. Charity experience is appreciated, but we welcome applicants with appropriate experience in any sector.

MAIN ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Ensure effective procurement of goods, services and works by conducting market research, performing supplier due diligence, implementing rigorous contracting procedures, managing contracts, negotiating favourable terms, identifying cost saving opportunities, and preparing and maintaining documentation to guarantee best value, efficiency, and accountability to both donors and recipients.

Handling a variety of stakeholders and manage expectations as well as delivering on promised outcomes.

DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO:

• Management of a broad range of categories across the organisation, focussing predominantly on indirect, non-stock purchases.

• Work with Senior Management to identify procurement improvement priorities by analysing forecast spend, supply markets and specification options.

• Design, plan and lead the tender process for a variety of buying categories up to a contract value of £2m.

• Contribute to the specification-writing process, leading to formal technical, performance and supply specifications that can be used in tendering; it is expected that the individual will write the final versions of those specifications and hold them on file.

• Regularly review and improve procurement processes for allocated categories, adapting to organisational strategic change.

• Working with the team, assess and manage risk across all allocated categories.

• Write, negotiate and sign off contracts with suppliers to achieve the maximum value for ShelterBox.

• Develop and maintain appropriate supplier and contract management processes for all allocated categories.

• Report on cost savings and avoidance and added value.

• Upskill individuals across the organisation on commercial processes, offering strategic advice and ensuring compliance with internal policies.

• Manage procurement-led projects such as procedure implementation, and software introduction.
• Develop and deliver sustainability improvements within the procurement function according to the Environmental Policy.

• Keep up to date with legislative changes, industry trends and market developments.

• Sign off on supply chain compliance as per the delegation of authority level.

• Maintain departmental databases.

• Ensure that the procurement administration is kept up to date and that all filing is in accordance with policy.

• Support procurement-related projects across the organisation.

• Uphold ethical and professional procurement standards at all times.

• Maintain commercial confidence for internal matters, and matters pertaining to suppliers.

• Represent ShelterBox as required.

Other responsibilities

• Any other duties as required which are deemed appropriate to the level and grade of the post.

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, and a member of the Senior Leadership team, the Director of Finance and Operations post is a key role within WDC, Whale and Dolphin Conservation.  Responsible for providing strategic leadership across finance and operational functions, the post holder will ensure WDC has the resources to deliver our mission, ensure WDC meets reporting and governance standards and ensure timely and efficient reporting to all levels of WDC employees, trustees and relevant external bodies and will ensure resources are deployed to maximise operational benefit.  Alongside this, this new position will lead core operational functions of Supporter Services (including leadership of the CRM), facilities and IT.

Head of Communications

Location: Home-based in the UK, within 90 minutes travel of Central London, with national and international travel

Contract: 2 years, part-time (3 days per week)

Reporting to: Director of Operations and Finance

Salary: £65,000 per annum (pro‑rated for 21 hours per week)

Additional benefits: 25 days annual leave pro-rated plus public holidays (annual leave increasing by 1 extra day for every year’s service up to 30 days total), life assurance and access to an employee assistance programme.

About WeProtect Global Alliance

 Who we are

WeProtect Global Alliance is a global movement dedicated to ending the sexual exploitation and abuse of children online. We bring together governments, the private sector, civil society, and international organisations to create a safer digital world where every child can thrive.

Our Alliance connects over 300 members from across the globe, uniting diverse expertise and resources to protect children from harm, no matter where they are.

WeProtect Global Alliance is supported by a small, high-performing Secretariat of remote working staff based in the UK/Ireland and is overseen by an influential Global Policy Board drawn from our membership.

Our vision

A digital world free of child sexual exploitation and abuse

Our mission

To work together to build, engage and support a diverse, child-centred global network with the commitment, knowledge and skills to tackle technology-facilitated child sexual abuse and exploitation.

What we do

We focus on driving policy change, fostering international collaboration, and promoting cutting-edge research to combat online child abuse.

Through shared data, insights, and best practices, we empower our members to develop more effective solutions and inspire a coordinated global response.

With a steadfast commitment to child safety, WeProtect Global Alliance stands as a catalyst for change, advocating for a world in which technology empowers and protects children, not endangers them.

Together, we’re creating lasting impact and building a future where every child is safe online.

More information on who we are and what we do can be found on our website.

Job description

Key responsibilities

Strategic communications leadership

· Acting as the brand guardian, oversee the development, implementation and evaluation of high-quality strategic communications, branding and media strategies aligned with WeProtect Global Alliance’s organisational objectives.

· Embed a global communications lens across the Alliance’s work, proactively identifying opportunities to amplify impact and reach priority audiences.

· Provide expert advice on positioning, proactive and reactive communications, and reputational management to shape the Alliance’s approach.

· Ensure communications is embedded in actions plans and lead on monitoring, evaluation and insight.

External communications & media

· Ensure strong visibility and consistent branding across all communications channels, reinforcing WeProtect Global Alliance’s role as a leading global voice on online child sexual exploitation and abuse.

· Increasing WeProtect Global Alliance’s visibility in regions and sectors, increasing global brand recognition and audiences across digital channels.

· Lead media engagement to achieve national and international coverage, including oversight of press materials, high-impact communications outputs, high profile event speeches and statements.

· Oversee the development and delivery of high-quality content across the website, social media and other digital platforms including hands on support as required.

Member engagement & participation

· Oversee communications functions, including engagement strategies, communications channels and digital platforms.

· Work with the Head of Members to ensure communications with members to inspire, encourage and facilitate active participation in the Alliance and enable them to share learning, tell their stories and collaborate effectively.

Organisational strengthening & risk management

· Provide strategic communications and engagement support to cross-team projects, events and public-facing activity.

· Manage organisational risk related to communications and engagement, including oversight of crisis communications planning.

· Ensure compliance with communications-related obligations, including copyright, licensing and data protection requirements.

Senior management responsibilities

· Line-manage and support staff and consultants as required, fostering high performance, wellbeing and professional development.

· Act as a budget holder, ensuring compliance with organisational financial policies and delegated authorities.

· Represent WeProtect Global Alliance externally at meetings, events, forums and conferences as appropriate.

· Contribute to the development of funding proposals, donor communications and reporting, working collaboratively with colleagues.

Expectations

Senior Management Team (SMT)

As a member of  SMT, you will also have a pivotal role to play in supporting and improving the organisations effectiveness as we implement the WeProtect Global Alliance new strategy, operating model and ways of working to ensure we remain effective, responsive and relevant in an increasingly polarized political landscape as we enter the fourth industrial revolution.

Cross-Functional Operational Collaboration

Contribute to WPGA operational processes and systems, working collaboratively with colleagues to deliver cross-functional projects that strengthen the reach and impact of the Secretariat.

Building an inclusive culture

Play a proactive role in ensuring equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) is embedded in everything we do.

Embrace diversity and recognise different perspectives within collaborative working to create a more impactful and effective organisation.

Commit to ensuring all employees are treated fairly and equitably at work, feel like they belong and promote equality in physical and mental health for all.

Other

· To attend and contribute to meetings, training and other events as required.

· To actively participate in our supervision and appraisal process.

· To ensure that all responsibilities and activities within this post are delivered in accordance with WeProtect Global Alliance core values and relevant corporate, organisational, financial and compliance policies.

· To travel to meetings which may require the need to work unsociable hours, for example attending evening or weekend meetings.

· To adhere to relevant legal and statutory requirements including the Data Protection Act and the Health and Safety at Work Act.

· To use WeProtect Global Alliance resources responsibly.

As a global, multi-sector alliance, ensuring equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) is embedded in everything we do is a critical priority. We embrace diversity and understand that being an inclusive organisation, recognising different perspectives, will enable us to be impactful and effective. We are committed to ensuring all our employees are treated fairly and equitably at work and promoting equality in physical and mental health for all.

Person specification

Essential criteria

Experience

· Extensive professional experience in a comparable senior-level communications, engagement or leadership role.

· Demonstrated success leading strategic communication functions.

· Proven experience managing staff and supporting high-performing teams.

· Significant experience in project and budget management.

Skills

· Expert written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to simplify complex issues and convey powerful messages to decision-makers.

· Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving and decision-making capability.

· Excellent organisational and project management skills.

Knowledge

· Strong understanding of strategic communications, media relations and reputation management.

· Very good knowledge of website and backend management.

· Understanding of data protection, copyright and information governance in a communications context.

Other

· Right to work in the UK.

· Willingness and ability to travel nationally and internationally.

· Commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.

Desirable criteria

· Experience working for or with a membership organisation.

· Knowledge of child rights, child protection, online harms or related policy areas.

· Experience managing geographically dispersed or remote teams.

· Fluency in languages other than English.

Diversity, inclusion and equity

 We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation. We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those of different ages, genders, ethnicities, sexual orientations, abilities and lived experiences. We particularly encourage applications from individuals who are part of communities that are under-represented in our sector, including Black, Asian and other ethnic minorities, disabled people and LGBTQ+ individuals.

Safeguarding and values

As a child-focused organisation, we have a strong commitment to child safeguarding and rigorous procedures. The successful candidate will be required to provide two referees and to undergo a criminal record check.

All staff are expected to act at all times in a manner consistent with our values and in compliance with our policies and procedures, including our Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct.

Our values are:

Empowerment – collaboration, innovation, challenge

Accountability – responsibility, delivery, safeguarding

Respect – honesty, feedback, inclusion

Director of Fundraising
Salary: £70,000 to £75,000 per annum
Location: Hybrid – London EC1Y/Home

Join MQ and help transform mental health research.

At MQ, we champion and fund world-class research to transform the lives of everyone affected by a mental health condition. We strive to create a world where mental illness is better understood, diagnosed, treated and, hopefully someday, prevented. We believe research is the first step towards making that a reality.

We connect scientists with supporters, people with lived experience of mental health illnesses, policymakers, and practitioners, so together we can strive to understand mental health, improve treatments and prevent mental illnesses.

Supported by our world-class Science Council, MQ funds research globally and works in partnership with leading organisations in the field including Wellcome Trust, the Mental Health Mission, DATAMIND, University of Oxford, Glasgow University and Kings College. In the US, we work through our sister charity the MQ Foundation.

What you'll be doing:

The Director of Fundraising is a senior, strategic leadership role responsible for driving significant and sustainable growth in income for MQ, with a target of achieving £10 million annual turnover over the next five years.

As a member of the Executive Leadership Team, the postholder will set and deliver an ambitious, data-led fundraising strategy across philanthropy, trusts and foundations, partnerships and other income streams. They will personally steward high-value relationships while building a high-performing, commercially minded fundraising function capable of supporting MQ’s long-term mission.

Key Responsibilities:

Fundraising Strategy & Income Growth

• Develop and deliver MQ’s overall fundraising and income generation strategy, aligned to organisational priorities
• Set clear income targets and KPIs across all fundraising streams
• Personally lead and secure six- and seven-figure gifts, grants and contracts
• Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with major donors, funders and partners
• Ensure excellent stewardship, reporting and donor experience across all income streams

Pipeline, Performance & Data Oversight

• Provide strategic oversight of the fundraising pipeline, ensuring a healthy balance of prospecting, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship
• Use data, insight and CRM reporting to track performance, forecast income and manage risk
• Identify income concentration risks and develop mitigation strategies
• Drive continuous improvement in fundraising processes, systems and ways of working

Financial Management & Reporting

• Own the Fundraising budget, including income forecasting, expenditure control and cost-of-fundraising oversight
• Work closely with the Finance team to ensure accurate income phasing, reporting and financial planning
• Produce regular reports for the CEO, Executive Team and Board on income performance, pipeline health and risks
• Ensure all funding is managed in line with grant conditions, donor expectations and regulatory requirements

Leadership & Team Development

• Provide strategic leadership and line management to the team
• Build, develop and retain a high-performing, motivated fundraising team
• Foster a collaborative, ambitious and accountable fundraising culture
• Support succession planning and talent development within the Fundraising function

External Profile, Partnerships & Thought Leadership

• Represent MQ at high-level events, conferences and networking opportunities
• Strengthen MQ’s profile with funders, corporates, policymakers and partners
• Work closely with the Board and Science Council to maximise fundraising and partnership opportunities
• Undertake speaking engagements where appropriate to generate visibility & awareness

Executive Leadership & Governance

• Act as a key member of the Executive Leadership Team, contributing to organisational strategy and decision-making
• Support the CEO with Board engagement, particularly around fundraising strategy and performance
• Ensure fundraising activity complies with all relevant legislation, regulation and best practice
• Uphold MQ’s values, reputation and commitment to ethical fundraising

Person Specification:

We'd love to hear from you, if you have:

• Significant senior leadership experience in fundraising or income generation, ideally within the charity, research or mission-driven sector
• Proven track record of delivering substantial income growth and securing high-value gifts
• Experience leading and developing high-performing fundraising teams
• Strong commercial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting and performance management
• Demonstrable experience of managing complex stakeholder relationships
• Strategic, analytical and data-driven approach to decision-making
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, including at Board and senior stakeholder level
• Strong understanding of the UK research funding or philanthropic landscape
• Clear alignment with MQ’s mission and values

The following is highly desirable

• Knowledge of mental health research and lived-experience-led approaches
• Experience of US philanthropy or international fundraising
• Experience working with Boards, trustees or scientific advisory groups
• Familiarity with modern CRM systems and fundraising analytics

Why Join MQ?

We offer a great working experience within a friendly team. Hybrid working (in the London office Mondays and Tuesdays, with the remaining days from home). We are located near Barbican Tube.

Plus, we offer lots of generous benefits and training opportunities.

We're a Sunday Times Top Company to work for.

Benefits

• Flexible working: As a mental health charity, staff wellbeing is of paramount importance. We operate a core hours policy (10-4) to encourage flexible working and staff are mainly home based with the requirement to come into the office two days per week. A standard full-time working week is 35 hours, plus an hour for lunch breaks.
• Holidays: Annual holiday entitlement of 31 days (inc. office closure between Xmas and New Year) plus bank holidays.
• Wellbeing Allowance: MQ provides an allowance of up to £1200 per annum for each employee to spend on activities that increase their wellbeing. This is paid through payroll and is taxable.
• Virtual GP & Other wellbeing services - Get quick GP appointments and support with cancer and caring responsibilities through our Zurich benefits scheme.
• Cycle to work scheme: An interest-free loan is available to enable employees to purchase a bike and accessories, repaid via equal deductions from the employee’s salary over 12 months.
• Employee Assistance Programme: All employees and their families have access to a 24-hour confidential advice and support line.
• Counselling: Employees have access to a number of free face-to-face sessions, via the EAP scheme.
• Pension: MQ makes contributions of 5% and employees make contributions of 3%.
• Life Assurance - Up to 4 x your salary in the event of death in service.
• Season Ticket Loan: An interest free season ticket loan is available, repaid via equal deductions from the employee’s salary over 12 months.
• Personal Development: We value employee development and review individual training needs through our performance management system. HR also runs internal management development sessions for all staff.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Closing date: 22nd February 2026
Please note, we typically start interviewing within two weeks of the job advert going live. We reserve the right to close the job before the deadline based on the volume of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

We believe in equality and inclusion and we welcome job applications from everyone, provided you meet the criteria for the job.

Safer recruitment is important to us and the successful applicant will be asked to provide two references. They will also be required to complete a safeguarding self-declaration and undertake a DBS check.

No agencies please.

The Bishop of Gloucester, The Rt Revd Rachel Treweek, is seeking a highly organised, discreet and proactive Personal Assistant to support a busy episcopal ministry and the smooth day-to-day running of the Bishop’s Office.

Working as part of a small, welcoming team (alongside the Chaplain and Administrative Assistant), you will manager her diary, provide excellent administrative support, handle a wide range of enquiries and correspondence, and help coordinate meetings and specific events. You will bring strong discernment, a systematic approach, exceptional confidentiality, and the ability to remain calm and professional at all times, along with a positive attitude and sense of humour.

We expect that those who support the ministry of the Bishop of Gloucester are sympathetic to the Diocese’s mission to share the transforming Gospel of Jesus Christ, so people may know life in all its fullness.

We do this by supporting, enabling and equipping the Church of England in and around Gloucestershire.

Recruitment information.

The closing date for applications is Monday 16 February at 9.00am. Shortlisted Candidates will need to be available for interview on
Friday 27 February

The Diocese of Gloucester is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
This post is subject to the usual Church of England required safer recruitment and DBS checking processes.

About the Organisation

Ascension Trust (AT) is a Christian inter-denominational organisation with a passion to empower individuals to work together within their local community and nation, to contribute positively to society and to improve the quality of life of the disadvantaged and vulnerable. Established in 2003, our strapline is “Reaching Out to Where You Are”.

Established by Reverend Les Isaac OBE, Ascension Trust operates as an umbrella body for a range of initiatives, including Street Pastors, School & College Pastors, Prayer Pastors, Rail Pastors, Response Pastors, the 60/40 Youth Project, Synergy Network, Five2Medics, the AT Beacon Project, and Overseas Missions, alongside a range of training programmes.

Ascension Trust is a charity registered in England and Wales (Charity No. 1127204/Company No. 06751712) and works in partnership with Ascension Trust Scotland.

About Bridge Watch

Bridge Watch is a suicide prevention and community safety programme that deploys trained volunteer patrols on London’s bridges to identify and support individuals at risk, helping to prevent tragic outcomes.

The programme forms part of wider suicide prevention efforts across the Square Mile and surrounding areas, with a focus on early intervention, compassionate engagement, and partnership working. Bridge Watch volunteers are supported by a comprehensive training framework that equips them to confidently and safely engage with people in crisis, raise public awareness, and signpost to appropriate support.

Bridge Watch continues to develop its coverage, volunteer base, and profile, working closely with statutory and community partners.

Job Summary

The Bridge Watch Assistant will provide administrative and operational support to the Bridge Watch Programme Lead, contributing to the effective day-to-day running, coordination, and development of the programme.

The role plays a key part in supporting volunteers, maintaining smooth operations, and helping to raise the profile and impact of Bridge Watch across London.

Hours: Part-time, three days a week.
Contract: Fixed term for three years.

Main Duties & Responsibilities 

Programme Administration & Coordination

• Support the coordination of the day-to-day operations of the Bridge Watch programme
• Manage incoming and outgoing correspondence and maintain accurate administrative records
• Assist with scheduling, rotas, and general programme organisation

Volunteer Support & Engagement

• Support the recruitment, onboarding, and initial engagement of Bridge Watch volunteers
• Assist with patrol rotas and arranging cover where necessary
• Support follow-up with volunteers to review early experiences and ongoing engagement
• Process volunteer expense claims in line with organisational procedures

Communications, Events & Engagement

• Support the development and delivery of programme communications and awareness-raising activities
• Assist with website and social media content preparation
• Liaise with volunteers, partners, and external organisations to support meetings and events
• Arrange meetings, including booking rooms, preparing agendas, and circulating notes where required

Operational & Practical Support

• Provide practical support at the Bridge Watch base, including assisting with equipment and uniforms
• Order uniforms and equipment and assist with stock management as required
• Attend meetings, events, and occasional patrols to support programme delivery and quality assurance

Monitoring, Development & Funding Support

• Assist with basic research, data collation, and reporting as directed
• Support the preparation of evidence and contributions toward funding applications
• Assist in the development of volunteer resources and support materials

General Responsibilities

• Liaise with members of the wider Ascension Trust staff team as required
• Undertake any other duties reasonably required in line with the role

Experience

• Experience of working in the third sector
• Experience in an administrative or coordination role

Essential Skills

• Good understanding of volunteering and the third sector
• Ability to engage with social media platforms and support basic content creation
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail
• Ability to prioritise workload and manage competing demands
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Willingness and ability to learn new skills

Desirable Skills

• Experience supporting projects or programmes
• Ability to collate and analyse basic data to support reporting and identify trends

To apply, please complete the application form. All CVs must be accompanied by a completed application form.

Closing date: Sunday, 28 February 2026.
Interview date: w/c 9 March 2026. 

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Medical Detection Dogs trains dogs to save lives.

We train specialist dogs to detect the odour of human disease, providing life-saving alert assistance dogs to people with complex health problems across the UK and collaborating with NHS Trusts and other researchers and Universities both in the UK and internationally to advance the early diagnosis of disease.

We have an exciting new opportunity to join this small, but ambitious charity that is a world leader in its specialist innovative field.

JOB TITLE:Head of Fundraising  

LOCATION: Great Horwood, Buckinghamshire (minimum 3 days in office per week)

SALARY: Up to £52,000 p/a

JOB TYPE: Permanent, Full Time (37.5 hours per week)

Main purpose and scope of the role

This is a pivotal leadership role within the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) at Medical Detection Dogs (MDD), combining strategic oversight with hands-on operational involvement. The role requires a proactive leader who can inspire a high-performing fundraising team while actively engaging in day-to-day fundraising activities.

As Head of Fundraising, you will lead the development and delivery of MDD’s income generation strategies across multiple streams. This includes rolling up your sleeves to participate in operational fundraising activities, engaging with supporters directly, and ensuring that established initiatives and campaigns are optimised and expanded.

Your ability to work collaboratively across the charity, combined with a strong focus on achieving results, will ensure that MDD continues to generate the income required to fund its vital work throughout the UK.

Strategic leadership and SLT contribution

• Provide strategic direction for all fundraising activities, ensuring alignment with MDD’s overall mission and objectives.
• Contribute to SLT discussions and charity-wide strategic initiatives, offering operational insights and aligning fundraising efforts with broader organisational goals.
• Represent the fundraising function at Board meetings, providing updates on performance, opportunities, and risks.

Operational hands-on involvement

• Actively participate in delivering key activities, such as "Name a Puppy," and ensure their growth and success.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key supporters, attending community events, presenting to groups, and engaging with donors to build loyalty and long-term support.
• Work with both the fundraising team and with colleagues across MDD to create engaging campaigns and donor propositions that drive income.
• Be a visible, approachable leader who works alongside the team in operational activities, fostering a “lead by example” ethos.

Income stream development

• Drive the growth of established income streams, including individual giving, community and events fundraising, corporate partnerships, philanthropic giving (trusts and major donors) and legacy giving.
• Identify and implement innovative approaches to diversify income streams, using data and insights to inform decisions, with clear KPIs to monitor progress
• Work closely with the head of communications to ensure campaigns have compelling narratives and effective promotional materials.

Team leadership and development

• Provide hands-on leadership to the fundraising team, ensuring they are motivated, trained, and supported to deliver high-quality results.
• Encourage a collaborative, solution-focused culture within the team, where innovation and resilience are fostered.
• Set clear goals for team members and provide regular feedback to ensure alignment with charity objectives.

Financial oversight and performance monitoring

• Lead on the creation and delivery of annual fundraising income and expenditure budgets, ensuring financial targets are realistic yet ambitious.
• Monitor performance across all fundraising activities, preparing regular reports and forecasts in collaboration with the head of finance.
• Address income shortfalls promptly by identifying and implementing corrective actions.

Other Duties

• Represent MDD at key events and meetings, both in person and virtually, to build and maintain relationships with key supporters.
• Ensure all fundraising activities comply with relevant legislation, including GDPR, and adhere to the standards set by the Fundraising Regulator.
• Actively contribute to cross-departmental projects and initiatives to further MDD’s mission.
• Embrace and demonstrate MDD’s values at all times. 

Person Specification

Essential

• A track record of establishing, leading, growing a broad range of income streams and delivering successful fundraising strategies which achieve significant uplift in income generation for an organisation
• Proven success in participating in operational fundraising activities
• Experience of working at a senior level of an organisation and managing relationships with key stakeholders, such as at CEO and Board level
• Experience of monitoring, evaluating and financial reporting of income generation.
• Experience of developing robust stewardship plans to build long term relationships with key funders and supporters.
• Demonstrable experience of leading, managing and inspiring a team, including encouraging innovation and improving ways of working to build a resilient and high performing team
• Demonstrable experience in managing and growing a range of income streams, including donor engagement campaigns, including via digital
• Experience of managing and developing a small team to deliver both strategic and operational goals.

Desirable

• Member of Chartered Institute of Fundraising

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Strong strategic thinking skills combined with a hands-on, operational approach to fundraising delivery.
• Highly effective written and verbal communication skills
• Good influencing and negotiation skills
• Strong people management skills with the ability to train and develop individuals and create a ‘one team’ positive ethos which works across an organisation to achieve results
• Understanding of GDPR legislation and Fundraising Regulator’s requirements
• Good working knowledge of CRM systems and a solid understanding of the role of data within a fundraising environment

Desirable

• Experience of Harlequin CRM

Other Requirements

• A full current driving license
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends
• You will be required to have a criminal record check carried out by the Disclosure & Barring (DBS) when you first join the charity and at regular intervals thereafter.
• Comfortable with dogs in the workplace/office

Benefits

• Sick Pay
• Health Cash Plan
• 26 days holiday, increasing with service.
• 5% Employer Pension Contribution
• Pension Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Life Insurance
• Free On-site parking

We’re looking for an enthusiastic, friendly, and committed Community Fundraiser to join our Wiltshire fundraising team. This is more than just a job - it’s an opportunity to help change lives while building meaningful relationships across your community.

What you’ll do:

• Be the face of our charity in Swindon - build and nurture strong relationships with local supporters, businesses, schools, and community groups.
• Proactively look for opportunities to raise awareness and build partnerships across Swindon, motivating others to get involved.
• Attend local events, talks and fundraising activities.

• Inspire, guide, and support people with their fundraising efforts.
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What we’re looking for:

• A true people person with excellent communication skills – someone who enjoys meeting new people and building connections.
• Someone who is organised, proactive, and ready to make things happen.
• A team player who’s happy working independently and collaboratively.

Why you’ll love it:

• Hybrid working for flexibility and work-life balance.
• The chance to be part of something meaningful and impactful
• You’ll be part of a passionate, supportive team.

This role includes occasional evening and weekend work, so flexibility is key. A full driving licence and access to a car for business use are essential.

If you’re ready for a role that’s rewarding, impactful, and full of purpose—we’d love to hear from you!