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Situated within beautiful gardens and grounds, the Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability (RHN) is a leading national centre of excellence and one of the longest-running charities and independent hospitals in the UK.

Set in a stunning Grade II listed Victorian building, the RHN provides adult person-centred services across the entire care pathway—from post-acute rehabilitation to end-of-life care—for people with complex neuro-disabilities and their families. Underpinned by a strong research and education framework, the RHN is more than a hospital; it is a vibrant community where residents engage in music, art, and holistic support to achieve the best possible quality of life. 

Job title: IT Project Manager

Salary: £48,000

Location: Putney, London/Hybrid (minimum 2-3 days on site per week)

Contract: Permanent, full time

Closing date: 5th July 2026

To apply for the role, you will need to submit your CV and also a cover letter supporting your application.

We’re looking for an IT Projects Manager to join a small, busy IT team at the UK’s leading specialist centre for complex neuro-disability. The work matters. The projects you deliver help our clinical, operational and corporate teams give better care to the people who depend on us.

You’ll own a varied portfolio of IT projects from start to finish: planning, budgets, suppliers, risk, governance and delivery. We want a project manager who can work both in the detail of a project plan one day, and shaping the bigger picture with senior leadership the next. This is a central role in a small technology team, so your judgement and the relationships you build will really count.

What you’ll bring

• A track record of delivering IT projects to time, cost and quality in a complex organisation
• Strong people skills, so you can talk to clinicians, senior leaders and suppliers and be understood by all of them
• A practical, problem-solving approach to risk, change and competing priorities
• A good understanding of IT infrastructure, software delivery and system implementations
• Useful extras: a PM qualification (APM PMQ, PMP or similar) and experience in healthcare, charity or not-for-profit settings

A note on AI, and how we recruit

We expect our IT Projects Manager to use AI well, and we’d like to hear how you’d do it. In your own words, tell us where AI genuinely helps you work better: planning, tracking, reporting, managing risk. Real examples, please.

What we don’t want is a cover letter written by AI. We won’t use AI to screen applications. Every submission is read by a real person on our team, so it is worth taking the time to write a proper cover letter about your real skills, experience and the way you work.

We want to hear from you, in your own voice. If you want to make a difference, work alongside good people, and help drive change in a specialist care setting, we’d like to hear from you.

Why the Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability is a great place to work:

• Generous Annual Leave entitlement

• Free counselling and therapy sessions and other mental wellbeing support through our partner CIC Wellbeing 

• Get involved in our free on-site wellbeing programs, including weekly yoga, and monthly pottery club (we are the UK’s only hospital with its own kiln)!

• Draw down a percentage of your monthly wages a few weeks early to help with unexpected costs.

• Financial support services such as low-interest loans and help with savings accounts through our partnership with London Capital Credit Union.

• Join our wellbeing networks to connect with people in our hospital; we have a Pride network, Women’s network, and our Race Equality network. We also have heritage events to celebrate the diversity of our workforce – most recently we had a South East Asian celebration.

• Free on-site parking (rare in London!)

• More benefits: Cycle2Work scheme, tech purchase support scheme, Blue Light Card discounts, and more.

Please note, to be eligible to apply for this role, you must have the Right to Work in the UK. We are unable to offer sponsorship to applicants currently.

RHN is a care provider for vulnerable patients at extreme risk. In consequence, safeguarding patients will always be our highest priority.

RHN is proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer that respects and values the differences of our people to achieve their full potential. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact our Resourcing Team

The RHN recognise the importance in addressing environmental sustainability and we strive to contribute to reducing our carbon footprint.

We are proud to be Disability Confident Employer and we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from disabled people and will make reasonable adjustments to support you through the recruitment process and in the workplace.

We reserve the right to close this advert earlier than the advertised closing date if a sufficient response is received.

We’re recruiting an Events Coordinator to help run our city-centre climate action hub, called Imagine Leeds. Imagine Leeds is an innovative venue where people come together to plan and take action on climate, nature and social justice. It is part of the Climate Action Leeds Network, which was established in 2020.

This post is part of a three-year funding package of £493,000 to support community climate action in Leeds. The funding comes from the National Lottery, Leeds Community Foundation, Bunzl, the University of Leeds and North Star Coffee Roasters. Climate Action Leeds is run by a partnership made up of Voluntary Action Leeds and Leeds Love It Share It CIC.

We are looking for a hard working person who is experienced in organising and delivering events, so we can run an engaging series of events on topics relating to sustainability and social justice.

The successful candidate will help coordinate the day to day activities at Imagine Leeds. The venue provides space for events, meetings, co-working, exhibitions and networking. The successful candidate will contribute to the effective running of this well-loved venue, ensuring that it can continue to serve Leeds’ vibrant community of changemakers and facilitate engagement with thousands of people across the city.

Key outcomes for this role are:

• Bringing together a range of people and organisations to contribute to our mission imagining (and then creating) a more sustainable Leeds, that is zero carbon, nature friendly and socially just. 

  • Organising a minimum of 1 event each month, attracting at least 20 attendees.

• Contributing to the smooth and professional running of Imagine Leeds to help build its reputation as a valuable institution for the city.

• Supporting the mission to find a permanent home for Imagine Leeds.

Duties and responsibilities

In the course of their duties, this post will require joint working with other members of the Imagine Leeds team. Duties may change as the post and programme progresses. Any changes will be discussed with the postholder. 

• Events organising

  • Organising regular events at Imagine Leeds to bring people together to discuss the future of the city.

  • Facilitating events in a way that encourages everyone to feel safe, welcome, and able to take part effectively.

  • Widening participation so that people from a variety of backgrounds are able to get involved in Imagine Leeds events.

• Communications and displays

  • Promoting Imagine Leeds and its events through a variety of communications channels including websites, mailing lists, social media, posters and leaflets.

  • Contributing to the design and production of displays that help people understand how the city works today, and imagine a more sustainable future.

• Venue support and evaluation

  • Supporting people using Imagine Leeds for their meetings and events, including tech setup, accessibility and inclusion, and opening and closing the venue.

  • Ensure ongoing monitoring and evaluation of Imagine Leeds and its users’ activities in the venue.

• Facilities and operations

  • Helping to take care of Imagine Leeds to ensure the venue has a professional look and feel, including tidying and cleaning, and offers a supportive environment for space users.

  • Sharing responsibility for the security of Imagine Leeds, including its equipment, stock and facilities.

  • Helping to improve the systems and processes used at Imagine Leeds, to ensure smooth operation and satisfaction of key stakeholders, regular users and visitors.

• General support and duties

  • Attending team meetings, Imagine Leeds Steering Group meetings and programme-wide meetings and events.

  • Providing information about Imagine Leeds for reports and funding bids.

  • All team members are expected to: 

    • work within and promote the aims and objectives of Leeds Love It Share It CIC, Imagine Leeds and Climate Action Leeds, and present a positive image to the public and other partners.

    • work within the Equal Opportunities framework and promote and support equality, diversity and inclusion within their work.

    • work within our environmental and other policies at all times.

    • take responsibility for their own safety, and ensure that colleagues and visitors are not exposed to danger.

  • Team members may be provided with training to support them in their work, to better deliver key tasks and to aid professional development.

  • Some evening and weekend working may be required.

Love bringing people together for a cause? This could be your next role.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead and grow Save the Rhino’s supporter-led fundraising. As Events and Community Fundraising Manager, you will take ownership of our challenge events programme and community fundraising activity, developing the strategy for these income streams and ensuring we recruit, engage and support the community of fundraisers who take on amazing challenges, raise awareness and organise their own fundraising activities to raise money for rhino conservation.

We operate a hybrid working model with a minimum of three days per week in our dog-friendly London Bridge office. Further flexibility can be discussed.

Read the full application pack and apply today. Applications close Sunday 21 June 2026 23:59

Rosa is looking for a thoughtful and ambitious fundraiser to join us at an exciting point in our growth. This is a new role with the chance to build experience across philanthropy, corporate partnerships, events and prospect development, while working closely with colleagues across fundraising, communications and grant making.

This is an ideal role for someone ready to take the next step in their fundraising career within a values-led organisation with national reach. You will play a central role in strengthening donor relationships and increasing income to support Rosa’s impact across society.

If you are organised, proactive and motivated by the chance to help resource change for women and girls, we would love to hear from you.

Job purpose

Reporting to the Philanthropy Manager, the Fundraising Officer will help support Rosa’s major donor and corporate fundraising at an exciting point in our growth.

Working across philanthropy, corporate partnerships, donor stewardship, events and prospect development, you will play a key role in helping us build strong supporter relationships and grow income to power Rosa’s mission. This is a varied and developmental role, offering the chance to work across every stage of the donor journey while building specialist fundraising skills in a high-ambition, values-led team.

It is an ideal opportunity for someone ready to step up from a fundraising assistant/ coordinator or similar role and take on broader responsibility in a national organisation with a clear purpose. The work you do will help generate funding for Rosa’s grant making, capacity building and influencing work — giving you a direct connection between fundraising and impact.

Key responsibilities

• Excellent stewardship of major donor and corporate relationships, including keeping donors up to date with Rosa’s work through events and meetings, written reports and newsletters
• Manage a portfolio of individual donors, major donors and corporates
• Coordinate and deliver successful in person donor engagement events, currently twice a year with one large event in March and a smaller event in November
• Build a strong prospect pipeline of corporate donors by undertaking prospect research and contributing to new business pitches
• Undertake prospect research and compelling donor briefings for new major donors and new giving circle members (Thrive Network)
• Maintain high quality CRM records to record each stage of donors’ journeys and supporting the transition to a new CRM (Beacon)
• Able to work in a manner consistent with Rosa’s values and principles
• Carry out all aspects of this job description in accordance with policies set out in Rosa’s handbook, paying particular attention to safeguarding, data protection and equality and diversity.

You may also be asked to carry out other tasks that are in line with the responsibilities of the Fundraising Officer.

Experience, knowledge & skills (all essential)

• Two years’ relevant experience in a fundraising role (working in a role involving prospect research and donor stewardship of High Net Worth Individuals or major donors and/ or corporates)
• Experience of event management, meetings and developing research briefings
• Strong written communication and drafting skills
• Confidence in building relationships with external stakeholders
• Attention to detail in recording and tracking interactions with donors and prospects
• Able to work independently and collaboratively
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Understanding of excellent supporter care
• Experience of using Microsoft Office and a CRM database

Personal attributes

• A commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion (essential)
• Energy, passion and enthusiasm for Rosa’s values and goals and for the organisations we support (essential)
• Knowledge of the UK Women and Girls sector and issues facing women and girls (preferred)

How to apply

To apply please visit our website for the full Job Pack and follow the instructions to apply via our on-line application form.

About St Mary’s

St Mary's is a vibrant and charismatic Anglican Church located in Marylebone, W1. In addition to serving as a place of worship, it boasts a thriving Grade I listed events venue, hosting an average of two-to-three events per week. The venue accommodates a diverse range of events, including conferences, charity events, fashion shows, book launches and wine tastings. 

About You

Are you a people person who thrives on creating seamless, memorable events? We’re looking for a full-time Events Coordinator to join our friendly and supportive team. You’ll play a key role in bringing events to life—from the moment they’re confirmed to the final wrap-up—working closely with clients and leading event-day staff with confidence. If you’re highly organised, calm under pressure, and love building strong relationships, this is your chance to shine in a role where no two days are the same. Warmth, professionalism, and a sharp eye for detail will take you far here.

What You Will Be Doing

• Supporting clients in event planning, including site visits, service bookings, invoicing, and gathering necessary documents and licenses.
• Ensuring legal requirements are met and communicating final event details to clients.
• Maintaining detailed planning records and manage logistics, including booking staff and coordinating with internal teams.
• Writing and sharing event briefs, process staff invoices, and liaise with key departments such as kitchen, facilities, and church groups.
• Providing event-day support by working with Duty Managers, acting as emergency contact on a rota, and occasionally attending events to build client relationships.
• Completing post-event tasks, such as reporting issues and following up with clients.
• Covering for the Head of Venue and Events during absences and ensure compliance with venue regulations.
• Essential skills include strong customer service, communication, organisation, attention to detail, and confidence using Google Suite.
• Desirable skills include experience in events or hospitality, CRM familiarity, and understanding of sound, lighting, and visual requirements.

What We Are Looking For

• Excellent customer facing skills and a commitment to outstanding customer service
• Excellent organisational and time management skills, with administration experience
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• A solutions mindset, proactive and excellent at problem-solving
• High attention to detail
• Fully confident and competent with Google suite (calendar, sheets)

Benefits

• Salary between £28,500 and £30,000 based on experience
• 23 days paid holiday per year + bank holidays. Extra 2 days holiday at Easter and the office closes between Christmas and New Year.
• Regular staff days and staff retreats
• Your choice of birthday breakfast at the Tuesday team meeting
• Training opportunities and courses

Full details in the attached Job Description

Occupational Requirement

This role has an Occupational Requirement to be a Christian, as permitted under Schedule 9, Part 1, of the Equality Act 2010.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

St Mary’s is committed to being a diverse church that truly represents the community we serve. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, especially those underrepresented in church leadership, including women, and racialised, LGBT+, disabled, and under-served communities.

Don’t meet every requirement? Studies have shown that women and people from racialised communities are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. If you’re excited about this role but your prior experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Job role:

In this exciting and varied role, within our growing Mass Engagement department you will be part of the core team responsible for delivering the charities challenge events portfolio to maximise support and increase income.

You’ll manage a range of events from marathons and treks to bespoke fundraising challenges, ensuring participants feel valued, motivated, and connected to the cause.

You will be organised and a strong project manager, confident in solving problems, securing financial targets and take a creative and collaborative approach to deliver outstanding events.

Key responsibilities:

• Develop and deliver mass fundraising events, with end-to-end coordination of various in person and virtual events, ensuring supporters are at the heart of all activity, including budgeting, planning, supplier co-ordination, risk management and on the day delivery.
• Help to identify new event opportunities in collaboration with the Mass Participation Event Manager.
• Meet Income & KPI targets along with maintaining costs within agreed budgets.
• Build collaborative relationships with the wider Mass Engagement, Service Delivery & Marcomms Teams to ensure successful marketing, recruitment, and development of the stewardship journey for our supporters.
• Lead on marketing plans for challenge events to ensure maximum return in collaboration with the Marketing, Brand & Comms team.
• Use data and insight to evaluate event performance, inform decision making and continuously improve participant experience.
• Post-event management including follow up, debrief, results analysis and thanking of participants.
• Event attendance and taking the lead to co-ordinate on the day with support from additional members of staff.
• Manage and record income & expenditure accurately contributing to management reports, data analysis and future planning of the events programme.
• Develop effective relationships with third party event providers to build our profile and identify suitable events to meet our income, event and donor development plans.
• Identify optimisations that will help to streamline and improve our processes for events and supporters.
• Keep abreast of income and data trends across the sector to help inform future activities and events fundraising in line with fundraising regulation.
• Develop and deliver opportunities for corporate engagement and sponsorship.

Skills & Experience:

Essential

• A strong understanding of event fundraising and delivery
• Experience managing multiple projects with multiple stakeholders, stretching KPIs and competing priorities
• Able to use data, insight and market trends to make recommendations
• Collaborative, able to work effectively across functions and support our collective success
• Proven experience of budgeting and project planning, setting up and leading project teams where necessary to meet deadlines.
• Ability to manage a busy workload and meet deadlines whilst maintaining high standards and attention to detail
• Understanding of effective stewardship tactics to maximise income and deepen engagement with participants
• Experience of working across functions with a wide range of people managing both internal and external stakeholders at all levels

Desirable

• Experience of working with and managing volunteers
• Proven ability to assess and manage risk in both marketing/financial terms and reputational risk.
• Understanding of relevant marketing tactics and channels, particularly digital
• Knowledge of health and safety and risk management in event delivery & fundraising compliance.
• Familiarity with digital fundraising platforms and MS Dynamics

To play a key role in the Production Management team at Southbank Centre, working closely with the Director of Technical Production, Head of Production, the Production Management team and wider department and colleagues throughout the organisation to ensure the effective use of systems and resources to deliver the technical elements of a varied programme, primarily in commercial events, but also contemporary and classical music, literature talks, theatre and dance, to the highest standards.

Please download the attached Job Description for a full overview of this role's responsibilities.

The annual salary stated is based on the Full-Time Equivalent (40 hours per week). If the job is part-time, the weekly hours will be stated within the advert.

The deadline for applications is 23:59 on the closing date for the job posting.

We endeavour to keep job adverts open for at least two weeks for prospective applicants to apply. However, if we receive a high volume of applications for a role, we reserve the right to close the vacancy early. Therefore, we encourage you to submit your application as early as possible to ensure consideration for shortlisting.

Please note, applications sent via Email or 3rd party agencies will not be considered.

Need reasonable adjustments? Please contact us so we can help make the application process accessible to you. Be sure to include the job you are applying for and your full name.

Key Responsibilities

• To ensure a smooth and professional presentation of technical requirements of each event wherever SC activities are taking place.
• To ensure that allocated Production activities are fully and properly staffed – using resident staff, specialist contractors and freelancers as appropriate.
• To manage budgets as required; to evaluate and cost the technical requirements of events and to ensure that resources are used efficiently and that recharges are made. 
• To keep up to date with technical advancements contribute suggestions so that the capital investment programme appropriately reflects the production needs of the centre. 
• To be responsible for the management of Health & Safety issues within SC’s policies and to ensure that safe working practices are used at all times, including undertaking risk assessment and ensuring that all necessary risk assessments are provided by third parties where necessary.

Skills & Experience

• Demonstrable, extensive experience in one of the following artforms: theatre, dance, corporate events, classical or contemporary music, as well as a good working knowledge of the others. 
• Experience of working in a multidisciplinary live arts environment with a demonstrable record in the delivery of events at the highest technical standards.
• Working knowledge of the usage, operation and safe handling of the equipment of the disciplines covered by the Production Department including without limitation stage, lighting, sound, AV and temporary installations for a broad range of events: orchestral, contemporary music, conferences, talks, film screenings, dance and performance.
• Obtains project management skills and can demonstrate experience of managing and organising the work of a team. 
• A demonstrable working knowledge of Safe Working Practices, Health & Safety and contractual requirements and is able to carry out risk assessments.

Are you an experienced fundraiser and communicator ready to make a meaningful impact? Nottingham Women’s Centre is seeking a talented Fundraising and Communications Manager to play a key role in our next phase of growth and development.

At Nottingham Women’s Centre, we are a vibrant, feminist organisation dedicated to supporting women to overcome barriers, amplify their voices and build better futures. Through a wide range of services – including counselling, advice, courses, wellbeing activities and campaigning – we create opportunities for women to thrive.

The Fundraising and Communications Manager will lead the delivery of our fundraising and communications strategy, helping to increase income, engagement and visibility. You’ll build and manage a small team, oversee integrated campaigns, and drive forward diverse income streams, including trusts and grants, digital fundraising, major gifts, community and corporate partnerships and events. You’ll also play a central role in shaping supporter journeys and strengthening relationships with funders, partners and stakeholders.

We’re looking for someone with a strong track record of delivering successful fundraising activity, excellent communication and copywriting skills, and experience of managing people and projects. You’ll be confident using insight and data to guide decision-making and maximise impact. A commitment to feminist values and equality is essential.

In return, you’ll join a supportive, values-led organisation where your ideas and contributions are genuinely valued. We offer flexible and hybrid working, generous annual leave, a strong focus on wellbeing, and opportunities to engage in wider organisational and community work.

This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of a growing organisation and contribute to life-changing work for women across Nottingham.

Please review the full Fundraising and Communications Manager job description below for further details.

Activities and Events Worker

Walthew House, Stockport
£27,850 per annum (pro rata) | Part-time (21 hours, 3 days per week, including Mondays & Tuesdays)

About Walthew House

At Walthew House, we are dedicated to building a more inclusive community where people who are Deaf, hard of hearing, blind or visually impaired can live independently and confidently. Through a wide range of services, activities, and events, we create opportunities for connection, wellbeing, and empowerment.

Do you want to play a key role in creating welcoming, accessible spaces that make a real difference every day?

About the role

We are looking for a friendly, proactive Activities and Events Worker to join our team. This is a varied and rewarding role at the heart of our organisation, combining front-of-house responsibilities with hands-on support for activities, events, and community engagement.

You will often be the first point of contact for service users, visitors, and partners, helping to ensure everyone feels welcome and supported. Alongside this, you’ll help deliver inclusive activities and events, support volunteers, and help us share our impact with the wider community.

Key responsibilities

• Act as a welcoming first point of contact, responding to enquiries in a helpful and timely way
• Provide information about Walthew House services and signpost people to appropriate support
• Support the planning and delivery of accessible activities and events
• Help ensure all sessions are inclusive for people with sensory loss
• Prepare rooms for activities and external hire, including refreshments where needed
• Work with volunteers, supporting recruitment, induction, and day-to-day engagement
• Contribute ideas for new activities that meet the needs of our community
• Support fundraising initiatives and promotional activities
• Assist with social media, website content, and printed communications
• Gather stories, feedback, and photos to demonstrate our impact
• Maintain accurate records and monitoring data
• Follow safeguarding, health & safety, and data protection policies at all times
• Act as a designated First Aider (training provided if needed)

About you

We’re looking for someone who is approachable, organised, and passionate about inclusion.

You will bring:

• Experience in a customer-facing, community, or support role
• Experience of supporting activities or events
• Strong communication skills and the ability to engage a wide range of people
• A commitment to inclusion, accessibility, and equality
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail
• Confidence using IT systems, including email, databases, and social media

You’ll also be:

• Friendly, empathetic, and welcoming
• Proactive and able to use your initiative
• Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team
• Flexible and willing to support occasional evening or weekend work (TOIL provided)

Experience of working with people with sensory loss, in a charity setting, or supporting fundraising activities would be an advantage, but is not essential.

What we offer

• A supportive and inclusive working environment
• The opportunity to make a real difference in people’s lives
• Training in sensory awareness, accessibility, and safeguarding
• Flexible working arrangements within the role requirements

Additional information

• Location: Walthew House, Stockport, with some community-based work
• Contract: Permanent
• An enhanced DBS check is required

Interviews will be held on Thursday 2nd and Friday 3rd July

Head of Regional Fundraising & Events
Salary: £50,000–£53,000
Location: Kent (Hybrid – 2–3 days in the office)
Contract: Permanent

Are you a strategic fundraising leader who thrives on building inspiring campaigns, growing income, and creating unforgettable supporter experiences?

We’re partnering with an ambitious and growing health charity to find an exceptional Head of Regional Fundraising & Events, a pivotal leadership role with the opportunity to shape and scale a thriving fundraising portfolio during an exciting period.
This is more than just a fundraising role. It’s an opportunity to lead innovation, inspire a talented team, and deliver impactful community and event fundraising campaigns that genuinely change lives.

The Opportunity
As Head of Regional Fundraising & Events, you’ll lead the strategy, development, and delivery of a diverse portfolio of challenge events, community fundraising initiatives, and mass participation campaigns.
You’ll play a key role in driving sustainable income growth, identifying exciting new opportunities, and creating exceptional supporter journeys that deepen engagement and loyalty.
Working as part of the wider fundraising leadership team, you’ll help shape future strategy while building a high-performing, collaborative culture across the organisation.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead and deliver an ambitious community and events fundraising strategy
• Drive significant income growth across events and community fundraising portfolios
• Inspire, coach, and develop a high-performing fundraising team
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis to maximise ROI
• Create innovative supporter journeys and stewardship experiences
• Identify and launch new fundraising products using audience insight and market trends
• Monitor campaign performance and optimise activity through data-led decision making
• Collaborate across teams to deliver integrated, supporter-focused campaigns
• Contribute to wider organisational strategy as a key member of the fundraising leadership team

About You
We’re looking for a commercially minded and strategic fundraising professional who combines creativity with strong leadership skills.
You’ll bring:

• Significant experience leading successful community and/or events fundraising programmes
• A proven track record of delivering income growth and managing substantial budgets
• Strong people leadership experience with the ability to motivate and develop teams
• Strategic thinking and the ability to turn insight into impactful action
• Experience developing innovative fundraising products and campaigns
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills
• Confidence working in a fast-paced, evolving environment
• A genuine passion for supporter experience and fundraising excellence

To be considered for this position please apply with your CV as soon as possible, regrettably please note we may not be able to reply to each and every application.

We are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices that ensure equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will happily make reasonable adjustments to always ensure a fair process.

Making The Leap is an innovative societal change charity that aims to make a big difference. From direct delivery, to advocacy and leadership, we refuse to stay in our lane and believe passionately that those we exist to serve have the right to be anything they want to be. To say that this is an exciting time for the organisation would be an understatement, as our incredible funders, donors, partners and supporters have given us the chance to move to the next level, and have further influence and delivery nationally.

We provide skills training, school and mentoring programmes, and partner with businesses who want to drive forward social mobility via learning programmes, internships, job opportunities and more.

Our aim is to ensure everyone has access to a good standard of living and equality of opportunity, no matter what their or their parents’ occupation or background is.

We are looking for a Communications Manager to play a key role in shaping and delivering communications and marketing activity across supporter and corporate audiences.

We are based in London and support young people via our direct delivery programmes. We take what we learn from our work and use it to inspire businesses across the UK to do more to improve social mobility (making sure people from all backgrounds get fair opportunities).

We do this by:

· Running large events like The UK Social Mobility Awards to celebrate companies doing it well.

· Organising Social Mobility Day to raise awareness.

· Publishing The Social Mobility Podcast and Social Mobility List to share ideas and highlight role models.

This role sits within the Marketing Communications team and supports the Head of Communications to deliver audience-centred communications and marketing that increases visibility, engagement and impact.

You will lead day-to-day marketing and communications activity, developing audience journeys and delivering targeted, campaigns, with a strong focus on email, digital content and social media.

You will work closely with colleagues across the charity to ensure marketing effectively supports organisational priorities.

You will contribute to several key priorities, including the 10th UK Social Mobility Awards, the development of our email marketing, and a strengthened storytelling approach centred on impact.

**Please note we will consider exceptional applicants without the required experience for an executive role.

The Pepper Foundation is a local charity funding children’s hospice care at home, specialised play and family days for children living with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions in Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire. The Community Fundraiser will be joining Pepper at an exciting time as we launch our new three-year fundraising strategy. Backed by committed investment and with full Board approval, we are delighted to be growing the charity to deliver sustainable income that directly supports local children and families with hospice care in the comfort of their own homes. 

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced relationship-builder to lead and grow community fundraising and challenge events activity, helping to raise vital income for The Pepper Foundation.

You will take ownership of a varied portfolio of community fundraising activity, building and developing relationships with volunteers, schools, clubs, local businesses and community groups, while also nurturing existing supporters and creating an excellent experience for everyone who engages with us. You will lead the day-to-day delivery of our community fundraising and challenge events activity, proactively identifying new opportunities, developing a strong pipeline of support and managing your portfolio to grow income and deepen engagement with The Pepper Foundation.

Hours: 30 hours per week (37.5hrs FTE) working from home - applicants must live within Hertfordshire or Buckinghamshire (or surrounding counties)

Salary: £25,600 pro-rata (£32,000 FTE)

Key Responsibilities:

Financial

• Deliver or exceed agreed income targets across community and challenge event  fundraising activities.
• Manage agreed budgets for community fundraising activities and challenge events, monitoring income and expenditure and ensuring activity is delivered in line with agreed targets and plans.
• Ensure activities are delivered as cost-effectively as possible, monitoring expenditure and helping to maximise return on investment.
• Develop and refine fundraising products, activities and supporter experiences that put supporters at the centre of what we do and encourage long-term engagement.
• Develop and maintain a pipeline of community fundraising opportunities, identifying prospects, converting enquiries and building repeat support from individuals, groups and local organisations.
• Help convert one-off supporters and new enquiries into repeat fundraising relationships through strong stewardship, follow-up and tailored engagement.

Communication
• Build and develop strong long-term relationships with community groups, schools, clubs and individuals to increase awareness, support and donated income.
• Support and manage key fundraising volunteers to help deliver income and activities.
• Work with the Head of Fundraising and marketing partners to ensure community and challenge fundraising activities are promoted effectively through suitable online and offline channels.
• Confidently communicate the work of The Pepper Foundation and inspire support through a variety of channels, including informal conversations, networking, presentations, written materials, newsletters and website copy.
• Deliver a high standard of donor and supporter care to maximise fundraising potential and encourage long-term support.
• Contribute ideas and content for promotional materials within agreed budgets and timelines.
• Identify and pursue opportunities to broaden participation in community fundraising and increase supporter engagement across the region.
• Proactively identify, develop and secure new community fundraising opportunities with local schools, groups, businesses and supporters to grow income and broaden engagement.
• Ensure relevant staff and volunteers are well briefed on community fundraising activities.
• Always represent The Pepper Foundation positively and professionally.
• Communicate confidently with a wide range of supporters and stakeholders, handling queries and resolving issues in a calm and professional way.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the fundraising team to ensure community fundraising activity is aligned with the wider fundraising strategy and income goals.

Management

• Recruit, train, support and motivate fundraising volunteers to help deliver community fundraising activities and events.
• Manage relationships with external suppliers and partners, such as venues and event providers, to support successful delivery.

Planning and Organisation
• Develop and deliver activity, stewardship and campaign plans for community and challenge event fundraising within agreed priorities, budgets and income targets.
• Deliver high-quality fundraising events that raise awareness of The Pepper Foundation across Buckinghamshire and Hertfordshire.
• Use Donorfy, our fundraising CRM, to administer and manage fundraising activity accurately and effectively, working with the Database Volunteer as needed.
• Produce post-event evaluations and recommendations in line with agreed requirements.
• Use insight, pipeline information and performance data to review results, identify trends and recommend improvements to future activity.
• Manage the day-to-day planning and delivery of key events and campaigns, making decisions within agreed plans, budgets and fundraising procedures.

• Take responsibility for health and safety in community fundraising activities, ensuring appropriate risk assessments are completed and relevant fundraising and safety procedures are followed.
• Respond appropriately to unexpected incidents at community fundraising events, following agreed procedures and escalating where needed.
• Take an active role in setting up and clearing down events and community fundraising activities, including periods of standing and occasional unsocial hours.
• Arrange appropriate Pepper Foundation attendance at local community events when needed.
• Manage resources effectively, including volunteer support, to maximise reach, income and engagement.

Reporting

• Produce regular reports on pipeline, activity, outcomes, income performance and learning for the Head of Fundraising, highlighting opportunities, risks and recommendations.

How to apply: For further details about the role, please download our recruitment pack. Please send your CV with a cover letter explaining why you would make a great candidate for this role and how you meet the job description. 

Closing date: Monday 13th July 2026 at 5pm

Interview dates: First-round interviews on 22nd and 23rd July with second-round interviews on 29th July 2026.

Interviews will take place at our office in Berkhamsted. Please let us know if you have any accessibility requirements or need any adjustments for the interview.

If appointed, an enhanced DBS check will be required.

Are you an organised, proactive Communications and Events Specialist who wants to use your skills to support a mission-driven organisation working to end violence against women and girls?

FORWARD is a leading African women-led organisation working to end violence against women and girls, including FGM, child marriage, domestic abuse, and faith-based abuse.

As the Communications and Events Officer, you will be working alongside the Executive Director & the Fundraising Manager. You will be self-motivated, proactive and passionate about increasing our influencing capacity to promote dignity, equality and wellbeing, while supporting FORWARD to live our approach to fundraising through trusts and foundations. You will identify new opportunities, write compelling proposals and drive ongoing engagement to increase our income. 

About the Role
The Communications and Events Officer will be responsible for communication working closely with the Executive Director & the Fundraising Manager to advance FORWARD’s mission by using communications as a tool for social change. This role will deliver FORWARD’s communication and events, working with colleagues to shape narratives to challenge harmful norms, and amplify the leadership and voices of African women and girls.

You will work across the organisation to develop powerful, ethical and impactful stories to help influence policy, engage donors and the public and mobilise supporters. You will be required to translate complex and sensitive issues into communications that are accessible, culturally competent and rooted in a survivor-centred approach. You will ensure FORWARD’s traditional and digital presence is maximised. The role will support campaigns and fundraising to build a sustainable base and help contribute to long-term systemic change.

We are looking for someone who:

· Is experienced in a communications role

· Is highly organised and able to manage multiple priorities

· Has excellent communication and writing skills

· Has strong understanding of communications as a tool for social change, movement building and advocacy

· Has experience managing social media channels and growing engagement across platforms

· Has experience supporting or coordinating events (online and in person), including logistics, promotion and post event reporting

· Is able to work independently and take initiative

· Shares our commitment to gender justice and the rights of African women and girls

Experience in the charity, voluntary, or social justice sector and experience using content management systems (CMS), email marketing tools, and analytics platforms with knowledge of UK policy and public discourse relating to VAWG, migration, racial justice or women’s rights would be an advantage.

Why work at FORWARD?
We are a values-driven organisation committed to equality, dignity, and wellbeing. We encourage creativity, collaboration, and continuous learning, and we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We offer flexible working, generous annual leave, a pension scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, and opportunities for training and professional development.

How to apply

Please submit your CV and a separate supporting statement specific to this position by the application deadline below.

In your cover letter, please don’t repeat the information covered in your CV, but do include how you meet the job specifications and why you feel you’re the best person for this role. Your covering letter should include:

•  Why you would like to work for FORWARD?
•  Why this particular role interests you?

Please use the Job Description and Person Specification information in the application pack to detail your suitability. If you would like to submit your application in a different format, please get in touch and we can discuss how best to facilitate your request. CVs submitted on their own, without a supporting statement, will not be considered.

If this opportunity sounds exciting to you but your experience, skills or qualifications don’t match every requirement exactly, we would still encourage you to apply - you may just be the perfect fit.

FORWARD is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment. Applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership and pregnancy and maternity. In order to help ensure that our policy is working well please complete an Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form and submit with your application.

If you would like to discuss any aspect of the role or the application process please get in touch and we would be delighted to discuss any queries you may have.

Application deadline:  9th July 2026

Interviews: Week commencing 27th July 2026

Are you a natural relationship-builder who loves meeting people, making connections and getting things done?

We're looking for a Development Executive to join our small, friendly team and play a key role in growing and strengthening our professional community.

This is a varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same. One day you might be attending a university event, supporting a student committee meeting or helping to deliver a member event; the next you could be speaking to prospective members, building relationships with clinic owners or following up opportunities through our CRM.

Working closely with the Director of Development and wider team, you'll help recruit and engage members, support our student and new graduate community, grow our clinic-level membership offering and provide practical support across events, partnerships and member engagement activities.

We're looking for someone who enjoys building relationships, is confident starting conversations, has a strong customer or sales mindset and thrives in a fast-paced environment. Most importantly, you'll be someone who rolls up their sleeves, gets stuck in and enjoys being part of a collaborative team working towards shared goals.

We welcome applications from candidates seeking either full-time or part-time hours. We're looking for the right person to join our team and are happy to discuss a working pattern that works for both parties.