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Salary: £60,000 - £80,000 FTE (£48,000 - £64,000 Pro rata for part-time), commensurate with experience
Contract: Permanent | Part-Time (0.8 FTE) | Year-round (Flexible working patterns considered)
Reporting to: The Head
St Catherine’s is seeking a visionary Director of Strategic Partnerships & Development to join our Senior Leadership Team. In this pivotal executive role, you will lead the strategy for our fundraising, external relations, corporate partnerships, and business development initiatives—shaping the future financial resilience and educational ambition of the School.
You will be responsible for securing philanthropic support, cultivating major donors, developing strategic partnerships and generating sustainable income opportunities. Whether your background is in corporate partnerships, high-value fundraising, commercial growth, hospitality, or professional services, this is an extraordinary opportunity to leverage your relationship-building expertise to make a lasting impact. Prior experience in the education sector is not required.
The Opportunity
As a senior ambassador for St Catherine’s, you will shape and execute an ambitious strategy to diversify income, engage key stakeholders, and maximize the value of the School’s brand and physical assets.
Reporting directly to the Head, you will oversee our Development and Alumnae Relations functions while collaborating closely with Admissions, Marketing, and Finance.
Key Priorities:
- Philanthropy & Major Gifts: Build and steward a pipeline of prospective donors, leading capital campaigns, grant applications, and major gift initiatives across alumnae, parents, and benefactors.
- Strategic Partnerships & Commercial Growth: Identify and secure mutually beneficial collaborations across business, technology, arts, sport, and the wider community.
- Alumnae & Community Engagement: Deliver an exceptional engagement strategy that turns network affinity into meaningful advocacy, mentorship, and support.
- Asset Optimization: Partner with executive colleagues to identify commercial opportunities within the School’s Site Masterplan and facilities.
- Data-Driven Strategy: Champion CRM systems and performance insights to track growth, evaluate potential initiatives, and guide executive decision-making.
About you:
- Senior Commercial Leadership: Proven success in a brand-led, growth-focused, or customer-centric organization.
- Relationship Mastery: Outstanding networking, negotiation, and influence skills with high-net-worth individuals, foundations, or executive stakeholders.
- Strategic Vision & Execution: The ability to translate big-picture strategy into clear, measurable execution frameworks.
- Data Literacy: Comfortable utilizing data insights, CRM systems, and performance dashboards to track pipeline conversion and guide choices.
- Ethos & Integrity: Alignment with St Catherine’s values, a commitment to holistic education, and an uncompromising dedication to child safeguarding.
Why Join Us?
At St Catherine’s, we offer a collaborative environment and a competitive benefits package, including:
- Flexible Working: Part-time (0.8 FTE) with flexible working patterns considered.
- Pension Scheme: Generous employer pension contributions (up to 12% employer).
- Holiday Allowance: 25 days plus Bank Holidays (pro-rata), available to book year-round.
- Fee Remission: Discounted school fees for daughters attending St Catherine’s.
- Health & Wellbeing: Comprehensive Health Cash Plan, complimentary lunches during term time, and a Cycle to Work scheme.
- Convenience: Free ample on-site parking.
How to Apply
Please submit your application online via My New Term by 10:00 AM on Tuesday 1st September 2026.
Please note: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and interviews may be scheduled prior to the closing date. Early application is strongly recommended.
St Catherine’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to child protection screening, including checks with past employers and an Enhanced DBS with Barred List check. St Catherine’s is an equal opportunities employer.
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Communications & Engagement Officer
Huddersfield Mission Huddersfield, West Yorkshire 25 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 2:00pm) Salary: £28,968 pro rata
Help tell stories that change lives.
For over 100 years, Huddersfield Mission has been supporting people facing homelessness, poverty, poor mental health, addiction and other complex challenges. We provide practical advice, support and a welcoming community space for those who need us most.
We're now looking for a Communications & Engagement Officer to lead how we connect with supporters, donors, room hirers, café customers and the wider community.
This is a varied and rewarding role that combines communications, marketing, fundraising support, community engagement and administration. You'll have the opportunity to shape how we tell our story, showcase our impact and help generate the support that enables our work to continue.
If you're a skilled communicator who enjoys building relationships, creating engaging content and making a genuine difference, we'd love to hear from you.
What you'll do
· Lead our social media, website and digital communications activity
· Create compelling content that showcases the impact of our work
· Develop supporter and donor communications, including newsletters and campaigns
· Support fundraising activities and community events
· Help grow awareness of our advice services, café and room hire facilities
· Manage room hire enquiries, bookings and customer communications
· Produce reports and insights using our CRM and database systems
· Provide administrative support, including meeting minutes and office duties
· Work collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation
About You
We're looking for someone who can combine creativity with organisation and enjoys working with a wide range of people.
You'll bring:
· Experience delivering successful communications and engagement activities
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills
· Experience creating content for websites, social media and email marketing
· Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills
· Experience using CRM systems and digital platforms
· Good organisational and project management skills
· The ability to work independently and manage competing priorities
· A commitment to treating people with dignity, empathy and respect
Experience within the charity, community or voluntary sector would be beneficial but is not essential.
Why Join Huddersfield Mission?
· Be part of a respected local charity making a real difference in people's lives
· Fixed daytime working hours with no evening or weekend requirement
· Opportunity to shape and develop a newly reconfigured role
· Employee Support Scheme
· Stakeholder pension and life insurance
· Ongoing training and professional development
· Potential for additional hours in the future
Working Environment
Huddersfield Mission supports people experiencing a range of complex challenges, including homelessness, poor mental health, addiction and financial hardship. As a frontline community organisation, there may occasionally be times when people accessing our services are distressed, frustrated or upset.
We provide training, support, clear procedures and a collaborative team environment to help colleagues manage challenging situations safely, confidently and professionally. Experience in customer-facing, community-facing or support-focused environments would be advantageous.
Closing Statement
If you're passionate about using communications to create positive change and want your work to have a direct impact on people's lives, we'd love to hear from you.
Join us in helping to serve people and change lives.
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At Bipolar UK, we believe that no one should face bipolar alone. Every day, we work to ensure that people affected by bipolar can access the understanding, support and information they need to live well. As the UK's only national charity dedicated to bipolar, we reach around 10,000 people each month through our peer support services, online community, information resources, research partnerships and campaigns to improve diagnosis and access to care.
We're entering an exciting period of growth and are looking for a passionate Senior Partnership Officer to help us build the partnerships and funding needed to expand our impact. Could you help us create a future where everyone affected by bipolar has access to timely support and specialist services?
As Senior Partnership Officer, you'll play a pivotal role in developing and managing high-value relationships with corporate partners, major donors and strategic supporters. You'll identify and secure new partnership opportunities, create compelling funding propositions and steward supporters to deepen their engagement with Bipolar UK. Your work will directly help us reach more people affected by bipolar and deliver life-changing support across the UK.
Key Details
Location: Flexible, home-based with occasional travel to events and team meetings.
Hours: 35 hours per week.
Salary: £35,000 depending on experience.
Annual Leave: 25 days plus Bank Holidays (with an additional day accrued per each year of service)
Reporting to: Strategic Partnerships Manager.
What You'll Be Working On
- Building and securing new corporate fundraising and strategic partnership opportunities.
- Developing tailored partnership proposals and delivering engaging pitches to prospective supporters.
- Managing and growing relationships with corporate partners, major donors and strategic allies.
- Working with colleagues across services, fundraising and communications to develop innovative partnership opportunities.
- Providing excellent stewardship through meetings, events, impact reporting and regular supporter engagement.
- Recording and tracking partnership activity through Salesforce and supporting effective monitoring and evaluation.
This Job Is For You If...
- You're a confident relationship builder who enjoys connecting with supporters and stakeholders.
- You have experience securing income through partnerships, fundraising or business development.
- You can create compelling written proposals and communicate persuasively with a range of audiences.
- You're highly organised and able to manage multiple opportunities and projects simultaneously.
- You're motivated by making a meaningful difference to the lives of people affected by bipolar.
At Bipolar UK, we value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. If you're excited about the role but don't meet every requirement, we'd still love to hear from you. Together, we can ensure that more people affected by bipolar receive the support they need.
Our mission is to empower everyone affected by bipolar to live well and fulfil their potential.
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Trusts & Statutory Fundraising Officer
London, United Kingdom, E1 7PF
Contract: Full Time, Permanent.
Salary: £29,849.40 - £35,493.06
Closing Date: 24th Aug 2026
Interviews will be held: Thursday 27th/Friday 28th Aug 2026
Centrepoint, the UK’s leading youth homelessness charity, is looking for a Trusts & Statutory Fundraising Officer based in London to join our Fundraising Team.
About us
Centrepoint is the UK’s leading youth homelessness charity. We help vulnerable young people by giving them the practical and emotional support they need to find a job and live independently. We provide homeless young people with accommodation, mental health support and life skills in order to get them back into education, training and employment. We want to end youth homelessness by 2037.
Together with our partners, we support over 16,000 young people each year.
About the role
The Trust & Statutory Fundraising Officer will build relationships with funders to raise income for a variety of impactful services that transform the lives of homeless young people including; homelessness prevention, independent living skills, mental health support services, jobs, education and training opportunities and capital projects.
You’ll be joining an ambitious and supportive team of 5 Trusts & Statutory fundraisers, working towards an income target of £1,650,000 for 26/27. If you want to play a role in raising vital funding for young people experiencing homelessness, apply today!
What you will be doing
- Manage a bespoke portfolio of trusts and statutory donors (worth up to £30,000) who give both unrestricted and restricted gifts to Centrepoint
- Research trust and statutory funders to identify new donors Centrepoint can work with
- Collaborate with service teams and finance colleagues to write restricted funding proposals and budgets
- Provide excellent stewardship to donors, producing high quality written communications and reports to sustain and uplift relationships
- Build strong relationships with donors through phone-calls, face to face meetings and emails
- Maintain an up-to-date donor database for your portfolio of donors (Raiser’s Edge)
- Work collaboratively with Officers across the wider Relationship Fundraising Team (which includes Philanthropy and Corporate fundraising)
- Live Centrepoint’s values, demonstrating Energy, Accountability, Focus, Integrity, Humility and Entrepreneurship
- Work alongside the other Trust & Statutory Fundraising Officer to manage our mid-value mailing programme (raising £75k in 25/26)
- Collaborate with and support the wider Trust & Statutory team, including administrative tasks such as income reconciliation, and larger funding propositions as needed.
This role is offered on a hybrid basis, combining home working with a requirement to be in our London office (Aldgate East) for 5 days per fortnight.
Why join Centrepoint?
In return for your efforts, you’ll receive a competitive salary, excellent training and development, and a host of staff benefits including:
- 25 days of annual leave per year, rising by one day per year to a maximum of 27 days
- Healthcare cash plan (Cover the costs of a wide range of medical treatment including Dental, Optical, Complementary and Alternative therapies).
- Private Medical insurance
- Income protection
- Employer pension contributions of 5%
- Access to Cycle 2 Work loan scheme
- An interest-free travel loan
At Centrepoint we challenge the discrimination within society that contributes to youth homelessness, and we are just as committed to fairness and equality within Centrepoint itself. We are passionate about ensuring all of our colleagues are made to feel included in the work we do and that we value the rich diversity within the organization.
We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications regardless of sex, gender, race, age, belief in any religion and none, gender identity, ethnic origin, class, sexuality, nationality, appearance, unrelated criminal activities, disability, responsibility for dependents, part time or shift workers, being HIV positive or living with AIDS, lived experience of homelessness or using young people’s services and any other matter which causes a person to be treated with injustice.
Centrepoint’s policy is to recruit, employ and promote people on the basis of their suitability for the work to be performed, and to this end, our aim is to ensure that all applicants, employees and volunteers receive equal treatment.
Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to join our team as a Trusts & Statutory Fundraising Officer. Click ‘Apply’ now!
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About the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust
For over 50 years, the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust has been at the forefront of wildlife conservation in Kenya. Founded on the extraordinary work of Dame Daphne Sheldrick, we are best known for our orphaned elephant rescue and rehabilitation programme – the most successful of its kind in the world. Our work has grown to encompass anti-poaching, habitat protection, community conservation and long-term field programmes across East Africa.
We have a global community of passionate supporters, a powerful brand, and a cause that genuinely moves people. Our UK charity facilitates the global elephant adoption programme, leads on UK fundraising, and connects supporters everywhere with the animals and landscapes they love.
The Opportunity
This is a new and significant appointment for SWT UK. We are looking for a Director of Development to develop and lead our UK fundraising strategy – taking ownership of income generation across all streams, donor communications and supporter stewardship, and managing a team of three talented fundraising professionals.
Our individual supporter base is large globally – growing in UK – loyal and deeply engaged: many give through our elephant adoption programme, which connects them directly with named animals in our care. We are now ready to build on this engaged supporter base and develop it into a structured individual giving programme – with mid-level giving pathways, major donor cultivation, systematic stewardship and deeper philanthropic relationships. That is the central challenge and opportunity of this role.
We also have active corporate and trust relationships, a legacy programme in development, and real potential to grow income from European and international funders. The Director of Development will take ownership of all of this – hands on and strategic in equal measure.
What You Will Do
- Develop and implement a new UK fundraising strategy, establishing clear priorities, income targets and programmes that will drive growth through to 2030 and beyond
- Develop and implement a UK individual giving programme – building on our adoption base to create structured giving journeys, mid-level and major donor cultivation, and meaningful stewardship
- Manage the UK fundraising budget, set and monitor income targets across all streams, and report regularly to the Executive Director on performance and ROI
- Take day-to-day ownership of corporate and trust relationships, writing reports, proposals and partner communications
- Build a major donor programme from the ground up, identifying and cultivating high-value individual prospects
- Develop legacy marketing activity, working alongside our existing legacy administrator and Freewill partnership
- Manage and inspire a team of three: Communications and Fundraising Manager, Retail Manager and Supporter Care Officer, and Fundraising Support Officer
- Oversee the donor database (Donorfy), ensuring data quality and insight-driven decision making
- Explore opportunities to grow income from European and international donors
- Contribute to the global income picture, including through improved donor stewardship and deeper supporter engagement
- Support the growth of SWT's profile and visibility in the UK through press opportunities, social media, and other channels.
About You
We are looking for a fundraiser who loves the craft – someone who is energised by building relationships, writing a compelling proposal, developing a giving programme from scratch, and ensuring every supporter feels genuinely valued. This is a hands-on role as much as a leadership one, and the right person will be comfortable doing both.
- Proven track record in fundraising, with demonstrable success securing income from individuals, trusts or corporates – including five-figure gifts and above
- Experience developing individual giving programmes, including mid-level or major donor cultivation
- A hands-on practitioner – comfortable writing proposals, reports and donor communications yourself
- Experience managing a small fundraising team with warmth, clarity and accountability
- Strong relationship management and stewardship skills
- Experience working with a donor CRM and using data to inform fundraising decisions
- Comfortable in a building role – excited by developing programmes that don't yet exist
- Experience managing fundraising budgets and producing income forecasts and performance reports.
- Genuine passion for wildlife conservation – this role is for someone who cares about the cause
- Committed to in-person working – we believe day-to-day presence and collaboration produces better outcomes for our donors and our team, and ask for a minimum of three days per week at our Billingshurst office
Why Join Us
- A mission that genuinely matters – 50 years of life-changing conservation work and a cause that moves people around the world
- A large, loyal and warm supporter base with significant untapped potential
- Real scope to build something – this is a new role with genuine influence from day one
- A small, close-knit team with shared purpose and a genuine commitment to each other's wellbeing
- Direct line to the Executive Director and member of senior leadership team
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (33 days total)
- Salary exchange pension with 5% employer contribution
- Salary of £55,000 – £60,000 depending on experience
How to Apply
Please submit your CV and a covering letter of no more than two pages – telling us why you are interested in this role and how your experience meets the person specification – by 16th August 2026.
We will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis and may appoint before the closing date, so early application is encouraged.
All applicants must have the right to work in the United Kingdom. We are unable to sponsor visa applications for this role.
Applications must include a covering letter of no more than two pages explaining why you are interested in this role and how your experience meets the person specification. Applications submitted without a covering letter will not be considered.
To protect and preserve wildlife and habitats in Kenya


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Battersea has entered an exciting phase of innovation and transformation as we reach the mid-point of our new five-year strategy. With increased investment in income generation, we are strengthening our team to drive the growth necessary to achieve our organisational goals.
The Philanthropy Officer will play a pivotal role in achieving ambitious annual income targets across Philanthropy, Partnerships & Campaigns (PP&C). In this role, you will manage and develop a mid-value giving programme, building strong supporter relationships through tailored cultivation, stewardship and engagement activities. The role is responsible for delivering donor communications, appeals and fundraising campaigns, supporting the planning and execution of donor events, maintaining accurate financial records and performance reporting, and working collaboratively across the organisation to maximise fundraising opportunities and contribute to the successful delivery of the Philanthropy team’s strategic objectives.
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 memberships 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 or call 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: 23rd August 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): 1st September 2026
For more information about the role, please download our Recruitment pack.
To apply for the role, please click the "Apply" button.
Battersea is here for every dog and cat, and has been since 1860. We believe that every dog and cat deserves the best.



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About us
Greyhound Rescue Wales (GRW) is Wales’ leading charity dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming greyhounds and lurchers. Founded in 1993, we have spent more than three decades championing the welfare of sighthounds and working towards our vision: a Wales without greyhound racing, where every greyhound and lurcher has a home and receives the best possible care.
In April 2026, after 25 years of determined campaigning to improve welfare and regulation within the racing industry, legislation to ban greyhound racing in Wales was finally passed. This landmark achievement marks the beginning of a new chapter for GRW as we expand our reach and capacity across the UK to ensure every greyhound leaving the racing industry has a rescue space, medical support and rehabilitation on the journey towards their forever home.
To help us grow sustainably and strengthen our long‑term impact, we are now seeking to develop our fundraising team with the creation of a Trusts and Foundations Officer. This role will play a key part in increasing and diversifying our income, enabling us to rescue, rehabilitate and rehome even more dogs during this pivotal moment in our charity’s history.
Role
This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious Community and Events Fundraiser to develop their experience, to work within the community to increase and diversify our income stream and strengthen our charity’s profile.
The Community and Events Fundraiser is responsible for planning and delivering a varied range and scale of fundraising and events in the community.
You will proactively manage projects and build strong relationships with individuals, businesses and community groups, while also supporting and developing volunteers and their involvement.
As part of our Income Generation Team, you will work closely with the Head of Fundraising, Sponsorship & Legacies Officer and Trusts and Foundations Officer to help deliver an annual income target of £400k+.
Alongside maximising opportunities with our existing supporters, you will play a key role in developing and nurturing new ideas, partnerships and activities. Your work will help to grow this vital income stream and ensure we continue to engage with the communities and organisations that champion Greyhound Rescue Wales.
Please see attached the full job description and person specification
We work for a Wales without greyhound racing, where every greyhound and lurcher has a home and receives the best possible care.
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About us
Greyhound Rescue Wales (GRW) is Wales’ leading charity dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming greyhounds and lurchers. Founded in 1993, we have spent more than three decades championing the welfare of sighthounds and working towards our vision: a Wales without greyhound racing, where every greyhound and lurcher has a home and receives the best possible care.
In April 2026, after 25 years of determined campaigning to improve welfare and regulation within the racing industry, legislation to ban greyhound racing in Wales was finally passed. This landmark achievement marks the beginning of a new chapter for GRW as we expand our reach and capacity across the UK to ensure every greyhound leaving the racing industry has a rescue space, medical support and rehabilitation on the journey towards their forever home.
To help us grow sustainably and strengthen our long‑term impact, we are now seeking to develop our fundraising team with the creation of a Sponsorship and Individual Giving Officer. This role will play a key part in increasing and diversifying our income, enabling us to rescue, rehabilitate and rehome even more dogs during this pivotal moment in our charity’s history.
Role
Greyhound Rescue Wales is seeking a motivated and compassionate Sponsorship and Individual Giving Officer to grow and steward this important income stream. This role will nurture, develop and manage our corporate and individual giving programme, including legacies, ensuring our supporters feel valued and informed.
As part of our Income Generation Team, you will work closely with the Head of Fundraising, Trusts & Foundations Officer and Community & Events Fundraiser to help deliver an annual income target of £400K+.
You’ll take ownership of a varied portfolio of corporate relationships, membership and donors, whilst developing new partnerships and individual giving, including development of our legacies programme.
Please see attached the full job description and person specification
We work for a Wales without greyhound racing, where every greyhound and lurcher has a home and receives the best possible care.
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Director of Development and Alumnae Relations
Cheltenham Ladies’ College
Based in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire - with potential for flexible/hybrid working
A highly attractive renumeration package including a salary in the region of £95,000pa
Cheltenham Ladies’ College (CLC) is one of the world’s leading schools, located on a beautiful 36-acre dispersed estate in the historic spa town of Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. It is one of the largest school communities of boarding and day girls in Europe, with a warm and inclusive pupil body of approximately 820 (aged 11-18), representing over 40 countries worldwide. Founded in 1853 to redefine what girls’ education could be, CLC has been a pioneer in girls' education for nearly 175 years.
We are seeking to appoint an experienced Director of Development and Alumnae Relations to provide strategic direction and inspired leadership for College’s fundraising and alumnae engagement activities. College has recently undertaken an external review of philanthropy, identifying clear opportunities to grow fundraising and engagement outcomes. Reporting directly to the Executive Principal, this is a pivotal leadership role which, as a member of the Leadership Team, will be instrumental in driving a step change in philanthropic giving to College. With the full backing of the Executive Principal, Council and the broader CLC community, the new Director will be ideally placed to shape and implement a strategic roadmap for the next decade.
This is an exceptional opportunity for an outstanding development professional whose experience has been gained within the education sector or a transferable context. The successful candidate will have a strong track record of working closely with senior volunteers and boards, playing a key role in shaping and executing effective philanthropic strategies. Your leadership experience will include developing and expanding a development team, underpinned by a collaborative and inspiring approach. Importantly, you will have a demonstrated ability to deliver results in major gift programmes and capital campaigns, with a clear focus on long-term impact and engagement. Your credibility, resilience and ability to show good judgement, will inspire those around you and enable you to take the team’s activity to the next level.
We are looking for an articulate, persuasive and credible ambassador for Cheltenham Ladies’ College, both here in the UK and internationally. You will be a first-class relationship builder with strong cultural awareness and a good knowledge of (or inherent feel for) the independent educational landscape. Crucially, you will share a passion for the power of education and the transformative impact of bursaries.
If you have the skills, aptitude and commitment to take on this role at CLC with drive and ambition, and are committed to College’s values and aims, we would love to hear from you.
For a confidential conversation about this exceptional opportunity, please contact our recruitment partners at Richmond Associates. For further information, key dates, and how to apply, please click apply.
Please tell us if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to help you in your application or with our recruitment process.
International candidates who are interested in relocating to the UK will be considered as visa support is available for this position.
Cheltenham Ladies’ College promotes the values of mutual respect and integrity at every level in the organisation and is an equal opportunities employer.
Cheltenham Ladies’ College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
Closing date for applications is 09:00 on Friday 11th September 2026
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Development Officer
Salary: £33,000
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week
Location: East London
An established philanthropic foundation and grassroots grant-maker is seeking a talented, relationship-focused Development Officer to support its ambitious fundraising plans and help increase the funding available to communities experiencing poverty and inequality.
Working closely with donors, businesses, charitable trusts, and other partners, the organisation connects philanthropy with grassroots community organisations that deliver vital support across East London.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to develop their career within fundraising while making a tangible social impact.
About the Role
Reporting to a senior fundraising lead and working closely with the Chief Executive and colleagues across the organisation, you will play an important role in developing supporter relationships and generating sustainable income.
You will have exposure to a variety of income streams and work alongside experienced senior colleagues, making this a particularly attractive opportunity for someone looking to broaden their fundraising experience.
Key responsibilities will include:
· Acting as a first point of contact for enquiries from prospective supporters and donors.
· Helping develop relationships with existing and prospective corporate, individual, public-sector and charitable trust supporters.
· Researching potential supporters and turning information into useful briefings and engagement opportunities.
· Supporting the development of compelling fundraising proposals, pitches and donor meetings.
· Helping deliver fundraising initiatives, sponsored activities and supporter events.
· Building strong relationships with corporate partners and supporting volunteering and wider engagement opportunities.
· Supporting wider fundraising activity and contributing to the organisation's income ambitions.
About You
You are likely to bring:
· Experience within fundraising or a related relationship-focused role.
· Strong relationship-building and communication skills.
· Confidence engaging professionally with a wide range of stakeholders.
· Excellent organisation and attention to detail.
· The ability to manage several priorities within a busy environment.
· A proactive, tenacious and personable approach.
· An understanding of fundraising, or the ability to quickly develop your understanding of how strong supporter relationships translate into sustainable income.
Above all, we are looking for someone who genuinely enjoys building relationships and is motivated by the opportunity to help generate more funding for communities experiencing inequality.
For someone looking to develop their fundraising career, the breadth of this position offers valuable exposure to multiple income streams, different types of supporters and experienced senior colleagues.
How to Apply
To view the full job description, please visit the Giving Back Recruitment website.
Click the ‘Apply Now’ button and submit your CV along with a Supporting Statement explaining your interest in the opportunity and how your experience makes you suitable for the role.
For an informal and confidential discussion about the opportunity, or if you require additional support with your application, please contact Alex Williams at Giving Back Recruitment
Recruitment Timetable
Closing date: 27 August 2026
Interviews: 4 September 2026
Please note that the recruitment window may close earlier if sufficient suitable applications are received.
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The Head of Partnerships will play a key role in managing Inter Mediate's relationships with institutional donors, foundations, governments and philanthropic partners. The postholder will coordinate donor engagement across the organisation, oversee grant management and reporting, identify new funding opportunities and support the development of high-quality funding proposals. S/he also leads on our internal quality assurance, research and reporting processes, line managing the Research and Reporting Officer.
Working closely with the senior leadership, programme teams and finance colleagues, you will help ensure that Inter Mediate maintains strong partnerships with its existing funders while expanding its network of supporters. This is a collaborative, externally-facing role suited to someone with strong relationship management skills, excellent organisational ability and experience of securing and managing funding within the international development, peacebuilding or humanitarian sectors.
With at least 7 years' experience in partnerships, fundraising, business development or grant management in the international development, humanitarian or peacebuilding sectors, you will have demonstrable experience managing relationships with institutional donors, foundations and/or HNWIs, and a track record of successful funding proposals and overseeing donor reporting.
You have excellent written communication skills, strong project management skills, and superb interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with proven ability to work collaboratively across teams.
You will ideally have experience working in conflict-affected or politically sensitive contexts, be well-versed in monitoring, evaluation and learning approaches and have working knowledge of grant management systems or CRM platforms.
You are commited to the values of dialogue, conflict resolution and peacebuilding.
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Start your fundraising career with a leading national anti-prejudice charity and help build the relationships that make our work possible.
Gain hands-on experience across trusts, donors, events and fundraising operations while developing valuable skills in a supportive, mission-driven team.
The Anne Frank Trust UK empowers young people to challenge all forms of prejudice through education and dialogue. We are looking for a motivated, organised and enthusiastic Fundraising Assistant to join our Development Team and play a key role in supporting the fundraising activity that enables our work to reach thousands of young people each year.
This is an ideal opportunity for someone looking to take their first step into fundraising or the charity sector. You do not need extensive fundraising experience. We are looking for someone with strong organisational skills, excellent attention to detail and a genuine commitment to our mission. In return, you will receive hands-on training, mentoring from experienced colleagues and opportunities to develop your skills and take on increasing responsibility.
As Fundraising Assistant, you will support all aspects of fundraising and donor engagement. From processing donations and managing supporter records to helping deliver events, steward donors and support trust and foundation fundraising, you will gain broad experience across multiple fundraising disciplines. As your confidence develops, you will have the opportunity to contribute to funding applications and manage smaller grant requests independently.
You will work closely with colleagues across the organisation, supporting donor visits, fundraising events and school engagement opportunities, while helping to ensure our supporters receive an outstanding experience at every stage of their journey with the Trust.
We are looking for someone who is curious, proactive and eager to learn. If you enjoy building relationships, are comfortable balancing multiple priorities and want to be part of an organisation committed to equality, diversity and youth empowerment, we would love to hear from you.
This role offers a unique opportunity to develop a strong foundation in fundraising while making a meaningful contribution to an organisation that helps empower young people create across the UK to recognise and challenge all forms of prejudice.
SALARY: £28,860 (Includes London Weighting)
CONTRACT: Permanent
HOURS: Full time (37.5 hours per week)
Usually Mon-Fri 9am to 5.30pm.
4 days out of 5 (Monday to Thursday) in the office in London.
Occasional work required outside usual time for events with Time Off In Lieu provided.
Office Based – with a day to work from home and occasional UK-wide travel and overnight stays.
BENEFITS: The postholder will be entitled to the Trust’s standard benefits, pro-rated where applicable, and subject to scheme rules and eligibility. These include: 28 days’ annual leave plus statutory holidays in England and Wales and any additional discretionary closure days in December; contributory pension (10% total: 5% employee/ 5% employer) with option to increase to 17% (7% employee, 10% employer) post-probation; cycle to work scheme; Employee Assistance Programme
Tasks and Responsibilities
· Maintain and update the fundraising database, ensuring supporter records are accurate, complete and up to date.
· Process donations and prepare acknowledgement letters, emails and receipts in line with donor stewardship standards.
· Manage Gift Aid administration, including data checks, record maintenance and submission processes.
· Provide administrative support to Fundraising Officers, including diary management, meeting scheduling and preparation of briefing materials.
· Support the planning and delivery of fundraising events, donor visits and receptions.
· Coordinate donor and community representative visits to schools in collaboration with the Education Team.
· Assist with the preparation of fundraising reports, presentations and internal documentation.
· Support general department administration to ensure the smooth running of the fundraising function.
· Conduct basic prospect research to identify potential funding opportunities.
· Prepare supporting documents, budgets and attachments for grant applications.
· Maintain accurate records of application deadlines, reporting requirements, funding decisions and income forecasts.
· Assist with drafting sections of funding applications and reports.
· Support the management of smaller grant applications and reports, with the opportunity to lead applications of up to approximately £5,000 as experience develops.
· Monitor grant reporting deadlines and ensure officers are supported to meet all requirements.
· Prepare thank-you letters, impact updates and other donor communications.
· Support the administration and delivery of the organisation’s Patrons Programme.
· Assist with donor stewardship activities and ensure timely follow-up actions are completed.
· Support the tracking and management of donor journeys in collaboration with the Communications team.
· Maintain accurate records of donor interactions and stewardship activity on the fundraising database.
· Help ensure donors receive a positive and consistent experience across all engagement touchpoints.
Person Specification:
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA
· An interest in fundraising, philanthropy or the wider charity sector.
· Excellent organisational skills and strong attention to detail.
· Strong written and verbal communication skills.
· Good administrative skills and confidence working with databases, spreadsheets and digital systems.
· Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.
· A proactive, reliable and positive approach to work.
· Willingness to learn, accept feedback and develop professionally.
· Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
DESIRABLE CRITERIA
· An understanding of and interest in fundraising, donor stewardship or supporter engagement.
· Experience using a CRM, fundraising database or supporter management system.
· Experience supporting events or coordinating projects.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
· Excellent organisational skills, to manage a varied workload.
· Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to develop relationships with relevant stakeholders.
· Ability to use initiative, problem solve and be a team player.
· Strong literacy, numeracy and IT skills.
· Excellent presentation skills.
VALUES AND PERSONAL QUALITIES
· Enthusiasm for Anne Frank, the Trust’s work including our commitment to youth empowerment.
· A deeply held belief in equality and diversity with a willingness to learn.
·A commitment to helping young people recognise and challenge all forms of prejudice.
· Willingness to travel regionally and across the UK and work evenings and weekends when required.
QUALIFICATIONS
· Educated to at least degree level or equivalent, ideally with a relevant professional qualification.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
· Enhanced DBS check on appointment
The application process is submitting your CV and a supporting statement outlining why you want to work for the Anne Frank Trust UK (no more than 1,000 words).
Please upload your CV and Cover Letter via the Charity Job portal.
The closing date is 28th August but we reserve the right to close the posting early if enough suitable candidates are found.
First stage interviews will take place in person in our London office on Monday 14th or Wednesday 16th September with a second stage in person interview to follow.
Learning from Anne Frank and the Holocaust, we empower young people aged 9 to 15 to challenge all forms of prejudice.
Open Up Music exists to open up music to young disabled people. We’re looking for an ambitious Head of Development to build the income and support that will help more young disabled musicians flourish.
We work alongside young disabled musicians to tackle inequality, develop accessible instruments, commission new music and reimagine music education and performance.
Our programmes include the National Open Youth Orchestra, the world’s first disabled-led national youth orchestra; Open Orchestras, the UK’s largest network of accessible school orchestras; and Clarion, a digital musical instrument that can be played using the movement of an eye, head or finger.
About the role
This is an opportunity to shape the next phase of fundraising at a nationally recognised charity with a strong record of turning ambitious ideas into high-impact programmes.
You will join us from a position of strength. We have already secured more than 70% of our contributed income target for the coming academic year, and our Board has committed strategic investment to growing our fundraising capacity.
You will inherit a successful trusts and foundations programme, supportive trustees, established digital and CRM systems, and an organisation-wide commitment to fundraising. You will recruit and lead a small fundraising team, diversify our income and help shape Open Up Music’s future as a member of our Senior Management Team.
Key details
- Salary: £50,000, reviewed annually
- Contract: Permanent
- Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week
- Location: Bristol, with the option to work from home for up to half of each week
- Annual leave: 28 days plus bank holidays
- Pension: 3% employer contribution
- Other benefits: Professional development opportunities, Employee Assistance Programme and Cycle to Work Scheme
- Reports to: CEO
We understand that people have different circumstances and are open to discussing alternative working arrangements and job-share applications.
What you’ll be working on
- Leading the development and delivery of our fundraising strategy
- Recruiting, managing and developing a small fundraising team
- Protecting and growing income from trusts, foundations and corporate partnerships
- Developing individual giving, major donor fundraising, community fundraising and legacy giving
- Working with our Marketing and Communications team to create effective fundraising campaigns
- Building relationships with supporters, funders, partners and prospective donors
- Leading fundraising budgets, income forecasting, reporting and performance monitoring
- Helping colleagues and trustees play an active role in fundraising and donor stewardship
This job is for you if:
- You have significant fundraising experience and a strong record of securing contributed income
- You can manage and develop a varied fundraising portfolio
- You have led fundraising strategies, campaigns or programmes and turned plans into results
- You build strong, lasting relationships with funders, donors and partners
- You can recruit, support and develop staff and build a positive team culture
- You are confident managing budgets, forecasts, targets and fundraising data
- You can influence and work effectively with senior colleagues and trustees
- You share our commitment to equity, inclusion and ethical fundraising
Experience in music, the arts, education or disability is welcome, but it is not essential. We know that strong candidates may not meet every criterion, and we encourage you to apply if you believe your skills and experience are relevant.
How to apply
Please complete and submit both application forms included in the recruitment pack.
Closing date: Midnight on Tuesday 25 August 2026
Interview date: Monday 7 September 2026, in person in Bristol
We shortlist anonymously using candidates’ answers to our application questions. The panel will not see your name, pronouns, education or employment history until shortlisting has been completed.
We particularly welcome applications from Disabled, Deaf and neurodivergent people, people from the Global Majority, LGBTQIA+ people and people from working-class backgrounds. We offer a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.
Application materials are available in alternative formats, and we will make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.
This role is subject to an DBS check.
Opening up music to young disabled musicians
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
War on Want is a radical charity working in solidarity with grassroots movements and organisations around the world to fight the root causes of poverty, inequality and injustice. We campaign against corporate power, economic exploitation and systems of oppression that drive poverty and human rights violations.
We are seeking a consultant with significant experience in partnership-building, programme design and development and resource mobilisation to support the growth of our international partnerships and movement-building work.
Working with War on Want staff and our existing partners, the Consultant will identify opportunities for collaboration with labour, feminist and social movement organisations in the Global South (primarily South Asia and Africa). They will develop partnership-centred programme concepts and position these to fundraise with relevant philanthropic donors and identify funding opportunities.
The Consultant will be part of the International Partnership Programmes Team, working closely with our Senior Fundraising Officer and, where relevant, Senior Campaign Officers. We are looking for a consultant who can commit to working alongside the team on a part-time (2 to 3 days per week average as a guide) basis for between four to six months.
If you are excited by the opportunity to work with War on Want and our international partners to develop collaborative programme ideas that will help mobilise resources for justice struggles, please apply by submitting:
- A covering letter outlining your most relevant experience for this role, your proposed daily rate, and your preferred pattern of working days.
- A detailed CV.
This is a self-employed consultancy engagement and does not constitute employment with War on Want.
For more information and to apply, please visit our website.
Deadline for applications: 6.00pm on Wednesday, 2 September 2026.
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Role Purpose
The Chief Executive Officer will provide strategic, operational and values-led leadership for Home-Start Norfolk, ensuring the charity delivers its mission, supports its families effectively and remains financially sustainable. Working closely with the Board of Trustees, the CEO will lead the organisation’s strategy, people, services, partnerships, governance, income generation and volunteer strategy, while acting as an ambassador for the charity and its work.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
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Lead the development and delivery of the charity’s strategic plan in partnership with the Board of Trustees.
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Translate the charity’s vision, mission and values into clear priorities, measurable objectives and effective operational plans.
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Identify opportunities for growth, innovation, collaboration and improved impact.
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Ensure services and activities remain responsive to beneficiary needs and changing external circumstances.
Governance, Compliance and Risk
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Support the Board of Trustees to fulfil its governance responsibilities through clear reporting, sound advice and timely information.
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Ensure the charity complies with charity law, company law where applicable, employment law, fundraising regulation, data protection requirements, safeguarding duties and all relevant regulatory obligations.
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Maintain a robust approach to risk management, internal controls, policies and procedures.
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Promote transparency, accountability and ethical decision-making across the organisation.
Financial Leadership and Income Generation
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Provide overall leadership for financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and long-term sustainability.
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Work with trustees and senior colleagues to ensure resources are used effectively and in line with charitable objectives.
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Lead the development of a diverse and resilient income strategy, including grants, trusts and foundations, individual giving, corporate partnerships, contracts and other appropriate income streams.
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Maintain strong relationships with funders, commissioners, donors and supporters, ensuring excellent stewardship and reporting.
Service Delivery, Quality and Impact
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Ensure the charity delivers high-quality, safe and effective services that achieve positive outcomes for families.
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Embed continuous improvement, evidence-based practice and meaningful beneficiary involvement.
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Oversee monitoring, evaluation and impact reporting to demonstrate the value and effectiveness of the charity’s work.
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Champion safeguarding, inclusion, accessibility and dignity in all areas of service delivery.
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Comply with Home-Start UK’s Quality Audit Policies and Process, to ensure the charity maintains a high standard of quality assurance.
People, Culture and Organisational Development
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Lead, support and develop the senior leadership team and staff, creating a positive, inclusive and high-performing culture.
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Ensure the charity has the right structures, systems, skills and capacity to deliver its strategy.
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Promote wellbeing, learning, accountability and collaboration across the organisation.
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Ensure effective HR, performance management and recruitment practices are in place.
Volunteer Leadership
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Provide strategic leadership for the development and delivery of the charity’s volunteer strategy, ensuring it supports organisational priorities and beneficiary needs.
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Oversee effective volunteer recruitment, induction, training, supervision, support, retention and recognition.
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Ensure volunteers are valued, well-supported, appropriately deployed and able to contribute safely and confidently to the charity’s work.
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Develop a sustainable volunteer workforce plan, identifying current and future volunteer capacity, skills and support requirements.
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Promote a positive volunteering culture that reflects the charity’s values and strengthens engagement, inclusion and community connection.
External Relations, Partnerships and Advocacy
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Act as the public face and senior ambassador for the charity, representing it with credibility and confidence.
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Build and maintain strong relationships with beneficiaries, partners, funders, commissioners, local communities, statutory bodies and sector networks.
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Raise the charity’s profile and influence through effective communications, thought leadership and advocacy.
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Promote collaboration and partnership working to extend reach, improve outcomes and strengthen sustainability.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.