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An exceptional opportunity to help take a remarkable charity to its next stage
The Barrie Wells Trust is a children’s charity dedicated to creating extraordinary experiences and unforgettable memories for seriously ill and disabled children and their families.
The Trust has achieved an outstanding record of impact throughout the UK since its launch in 2008, with its work made possible through the vision and personal commitment of its Executive Chairman, Barrie Wells MBE. Historically, Barrie has managed and personally funded 100% of the Trust’s operational activities.
The Trust’s largest and most successful initiative is Box4Kids. Dedicated to bringing joy and happiness to children living with serious illness and disability, Box4Kids provides access to VIP experiences at major sporting and entertainment venues. Since 2010, the Trust has given over 29,000 guests VIP experiences through its Box4Kids initiative.
We are now seeking an exceptional Director of Fundraising to play a key role to take the Trust to its next phase. The successful candidate will work closely with Barrie, to build on the Trust’s considerable success whilst creating new opportunities to increase its reach and impact.
This is a senior, hands-on role for an experienced charity professional who combines proven fundraising ability with exceptional relationship-building and operational management skills.
A unique events model
The Trust’s events depend on bringing together three important groups of people:
Companies and high net worth individuals who are willing to donate hospitality boxes and other valuable experiences.
Hospitals, hospices and other charities who identify and nominate seriously ill and disabled children and their families who would benefit from the Trust’s support.
Volunteer hosts who generously give their time to attend events, ensuring that each family receives a warm, personal and memorable experience.
In-house event management team with responsibility for organising the events.
The Director will be responsible for overseeing these relationships and ensuring that the whole process works seamlessly, whilst also building a successful fundraising function.
Key Responsibilities
Fundraising & partnerships
· Create and implement a fundraising strategy capable of establishing sustainable income for the Trust.
· Identify, approach and develop relationships with potential corporate supporters and high net worth individuals.
· Secure financial donations as well as donations of hospitality boxes, experiences and other support.
· Build long-term relationships with donors and supporters and ensure they feel valued and engaged with the Trust’s work.
· Ensure all fundraising activities comply with relevant legislation and the Fundraising Regulator’s Code of Fundraising Practice.
Event management & communications
· Lead the planning and delivery of the Trust’s programme of events, ensuring every event is professionally organised and delivers an exceptional experience for the children and their families.
· Oversee the development of strong relationships with hospitals, hospices and other appropriate organisations to encourage nominations of children and families.
· Oversee the recruitment and coordination of a strong network of reliable and enthusiastic hosts who give their time to attend events.
· Oversee the development of communications that engage different audiences including box and financial donors, beneficiaries, hospitals and hosts.
· Ensure the Trust’s information systems, website and social media are relevant and kept up to date.
Leadership & Operations
· Work closely with Barrie Wells to turn the Trust’s vision and objectives into practical action.
· Line manage key members of the team and develop staff, creating a culture of creativity, accountability and continuous improvement.
· Manage budgets, expenditure and resources effectively.
· Ensure the Trust operates to appropriate standards of governance and best practice.
About you
We are looking for an experienced and highly personable charity professional with a proven track record of success.
You will have:
· A successful career within the charity sector, with demonstrable fundraising achievement.
· Experience of creating and significantly growing fundraising income.
· Exceptional relationship-building and influencing skills.
· Experience of recruiting, managing and motivating staff and/or volunteers.
· Excellent organisational and project management skills.
· Strong written and verbal communication skills.
· Sound commercial judgement and an entrepreneurial approach.
· The personality and emotional intelligence to represent the Trust with warmth, enthusiasm and professionalism.
You will be someone who enjoys bringing people together to achieve something special. You will understand that a donated box, a hospital nomination or a volunteer giving up their time is not simply an operational transaction – it is one of the essential ingredients in creating an extraordinary experience for a child and their family.
Why join the Barrie Wells Trust?
You will be joining a highly successful charity with an exceptional story and working directly with its founder and Executive Chairman, Barrie Wells. You will have the opportunity to build the Trust’s fundraising capability virtually from the ground up, while helping to shape its future direction. For the right person, this is a role where your relationships, energy, fundraising ability and leadership can have a very tangible impact.
If you are an experienced charity professional who wants to make a lasting difference and play a major part in the future of the Barrie Wells Trust with the potential to take on significantly greater responsibility, we would love to hear from you.
Please include a covering letter, giving specific examples of your fundraising experience and achievements, including the scale and type of funds you have personally raised or been responsible for developing. Please also explain briefly why you believe this role is right for you.
Applications close at midday on Monday, 5th October 2026.
Interviews will be held on Monday, 26th October 2026.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
JOIN THE CB1 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT TEAM
Trainee Community Engagement Coordinator
Help people connect, participate and make their neighbourhood thrive.
WHERE: CB1 Estate, Cambridge
WHEN: 22.5 hrs/week (3 days)
CONTRACT: Fixed term, Part time
PAY: £26,150 FTE, £15,690 pro-rata
CLOSING DATE: 5PM, MONDAY 26 OCTOBER 2026
A role with people at its heart
Are you passionate about people, community engagement and helping neighbourhoods thrive?
Community Regen is looking for a Trainee Community Engagement Coordinator to join our team at the heart of the CB1 Estate in Cambridge. You’ll work alongside our experienced CB1 Community Engagement Coordinator, who will support and train you. Together, you’ll help deliver activities, events and partnerships that bring residents, businesses, students and local organisations together—building your practical skills and confidence as you grow.
This developmental role is ideal for someone looking to gain practical experience in community engagement and community development. You’ll receive structured induction and ongoing mentoring, with opportunities to take on more responsibility over time.
Working days are usually Monday, Wednesday and Friday, with some flexibility, occasional evening/weekend work and the option of home working alongside regular time on the CB1 Estate.
Lead the voice of Help & Care and help us tell the stories that make a difference.
We're looking for a creative and strategic Marketing Communications Manager to lead our marketing and communications function, strengthen our brand and raise awareness of the impact we make across Dorset.
You'll have the opportunity to:
- Lead organisation-wide marketing and communications activity.
- Develop engaging campaigns and digital content.
- Support and influence organisational priorities.
- Manage and develop a small Marketing & Communications Team.
If you're an experienced communications professional looking for a rewarding role with purpose, we'd love to hear from you.
For full details of the role, please refer to the attached advert, job description and person specification.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Hybrid between home and Poole - minimum 2 days a week in Poole with regular travel to region
Ref: 21883
About us
Our purpose is simple: to save lives at sea. 24 hours a day, every day, RNLI lifesavers are ready to launch to the rescue.
We're looking for an experienced and ambitious Trusts and Grants Manager to join our Trusts and Grants team to manage and expand a portfolio of prospects and Grantmakers to help raise funds for our lifesaving work. This will be a full-time, permanent post. Securing funds from Trusts and Grantmakers will help equip, train and protect our extraordinary voluntary lifesaving crews and lifeguards so that they can do what they need to do to save lives at sea.
Your role
You will work as part of a supportive and collaborative team to help develop and steward a portfolio of Trusts, largely in Wales, the West of the UK and Ireland, building sustainable long-term relationships with Trust supporters to help meet and exceed the team’s financial targets and deliver our Trust fundraising strategy. You will:
- Provide excellent stewardship to the Trusts on your portfolio, carefully crafting ‘stand-out’ grant applications and impact reports with detailed budgets and timelines that clearly demonstrate to funders the impact of their donations.
- Through intelligent relationship management, develop an in-depth understanding of each of your Trusts, exploring their needs and motivation to ensure you build long-term, strategic relationships.
- Expand your portfolio of Trust supporters by carefully researching and identifying new funders and finding creative ways to make new approaches and open doors to new prospects.
- Develop excellent relationships with stakeholders across the RNLI, working collaboratively with project and finance managers to identify and package RNLI projects to find a creative best fit with Trust objectives.
- Use RNLI engagement opportunities, key anniversaries, station events and peer connections to find creative ways to keep funders engaged and excited about our work, inspiring them to continue to give.
- Develop excellent relationships with your regional colleagues and internal stakeholders to understand their needs, keep abreast of potential funding opportunities and ensure a collaborative, joined-up approach to your donor management.
- Share your networks, skills, knowledge and experience with your colleagues in the Trusts and Grants team and support your teammates by leading on specific project themes and areas of expertise.
- Maintain excellent record-keeping to ensure accurate and timely grant management and reporting in line with grant agreements, internal policies and processes, GDPR and Third Sector accounting good practice.
About you
We are looking for a passionate and resilient Trusts and Grants Manager with:
- Good experience of managing a donor portfolio including prospecting for six-figure gifts and managing large, complex donor relationships in a Trust fundraising environment or very similar discipline.
- Natural writing skills and an ability to craft and adapt creative, engaging and concise fundraising proposals and targeted impact reports.
- An unswerving attention to detail.
- An understanding of how to work with project managers to identify funding packages that will match your Trusts’ objectives and motivations, with a knack for simplifying complex project information and presenting it in accessible way in funding applications.
- High emotional intelligence and strong, confident communication skills with good experience in building internal and external relationships at all levels, including Directors, Trustees and high-level donors.
- Good personal resilience, with a positive, solution-focused attitude, confident to work both as part of a team or autonomously and a good understanding of when to escalate risk.
- An ability to think strategically with awareness of the challenges and opportunities in the current trust fundraising environment.
- Comfort using a client database, spreadsheets, financial reporting and managing your own income pipeline.
- Excellent organisational skills with an understanding of the importance of good record-keeping.
If you are an ambitious and passionate Trust fundraiser who enjoys relationship building, writing persuasively and the challenge of prospecting for new business and would like to join us in our mission of saving lives at sea, we would love you to hear from you. Please apply via the button shown.
Closing date: 4 October 2026.
Interview dates: 13 - 14 October 2026.
The RNLI is committed to safeguarding; protecting a person’s health, wellbeing, and human rights, enabling them to live free from harm, abuse, and neglect. We expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment and have a zero-tolerance approach. The suitability of all prospective employees and volunteers will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment. This will include relevant criminal record checks being carried out dependent on the eligibility of the role. (England & Wales; DBS check, Scotland; Disclosure Scotland PVG, Northern Ireland; Access NI, Republic of Ireland; Garda Vetting; International, International Child Protection Certificate process).
Our staff and volunteers have been saving lives at sea without prejudice for 200 years. We respect and value diversity of background, skills and perspectives within our teams, and consider it essential to help us deliver a world-class lifesaving service. We are an inclusive organisation and welcome applications from everyone. In addition to having the skills needed for the role, we also look for applicants who share our commitment to living our RNLI values (trustworthy, courageous, selfless, and dependable), and helping us work towards Our Vision: To save Every One.
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Events and Community Fundraising Assistant
Job description and person specification
Imagine being told that you, or someone you love, is losing their sight. In that moment, two profound questions demand urgent answers:
· Can this be stopped?
· How will I live my life?
Currently, research into preventing and treating sight loss is chronically underfunded, receiving a mere 1.2% of publicly funded health research grants: people who are blind or vision impaired are three times more likely to experience loneliness and isolation than the general population.
We find and fund the brilliant minds and bright ideas that put change in sight. Our researchers are at the forefront, making breakthroughs and discoveries that will prevent, treat and cure eye disease. The partnerships we build and initiatives we support are changing life for blind and vision impaired people.
We are Fight for Sight: we won’t stop until we: Save Sight. Change Lives.
We have a clear ambition and have the support of well-respected and highly engaged ambassadors.
We are now looking for experienced, committed, and creative individuals to join our dynamic team to help realise a new five-year growth strategy. If you want to be part of something impactful, we’d love to hear from you.
The Events and Community Fundraising Assistant will work within the Events and Community team, that sits within the wider Fundraising department.
We are looking for someone with strong time management, multi-tasking skills and importantly, a curious mind that would like to develop their skills in relationship and events and community fundraising.
Responsible to: Events and Community Fundraising Manager
Direct reports: None
Working hours and contract: This is a permanent full-time role (35 hours per week). We will consider part-time and flexible arrangements.
Salary: £25,711 - £26,500 (depending on experience)
Location: Central London with some remote working. A minimum of two days required in the office (50 Leman Street, London, E1 8HQ) and external meetings and events as required.
How to Apply:
Please submit your CV and a cover letter, with the subject header: Events and Community Fundraising Assistant application to our recruitment inbox.
Your cover letter should include a supporting statement (max two pages) comprising why you think you are an ideal candidate for the role, what applicable experience you’ll bring and why you want to work for Fight for Sight.
Closing date for applications: 9am, Monday 28 September 2026
Early applications are encouraged. We will be shortlisting and interviewing on a rolling basis; therefore, we will close the vacancy as soon as we have found the right candidate.
The interview process is as follows:
· 1st interview: Online with recruiting manager and fundraising colleague
· 2nd interview and an informal meeting with colleagues: Face to face in London E1 8HQ with line manager and other members of the fundraising team
Role Responsibilities
· Steward and support fundraisers participating in challenge events and community activities, delivering excellent supporter care and ensuring a positive fundraising experience.
· Manage relationships with community fundraisers, including schools, local groups, Rotary Clubs, organisations and individuals, providing guidance and encouragement to maximise fundraising success.
· Coordinate and deliver community fundraising collections and awareness activities, including supermarket token schemes, train or tube station collections, and other one-day fundraising events.
· Organise volunteer coordination, cheerpoints and event-day logistics for flagship third-party events such as the London Marathon.
· Liaise with third-party event providers, ensuring timely participant registration on supplier consoles and accurate administration.
· Research, identify and engage schools, community organisations and local groups to generate new fundraising opportunities, building relationships through proactive outreach and stewardship.
· Manage the Events Inbox, responding to enquiries promptly and coordinating communications with supporters and event partners.
· Prepare and distribute fundraising materials to community groups and event participants in an efficient and timely manner.
· Work with suppliers to order new fundraising materials. Be responsible for managing and replenishing fundraising merchandise and stock.
· Source prizes and Gifts In Kind for community and challenge events.
· Represent the charity at fundraising events and activities as required.
Other
· Use a CRM database to effectively administer and manage event and community enquiries, activities and supporter communications.
· Answer inbound calls as part of the Head Office call team, and respond to or triage enquiries to be resolved in a timely manner.
· Work collaboratively across the charity to promote cross-selling and encourage supporters to get involved in other campaigns and initiatives.
· Become fully conversant with the aims and objectives of the organisation
· Keep up to date with developments and best practice within the fundraising sector, particularly in events and community fundraising.
· To work at all times in compliance with the Fundraising Regulator’s Code of Practice and data protection legislation.
Person specification
Desirable skills, knowledge & experience
· Minimum of one year work experience in a fast-paced administrative, customer service, fundraising or prospect research role.
· Strong use of Excel, Power Point and Word.
· Effective time-management with the ability to manage multiple workstreams and deadlines.
Personal qualities
· An understanding of and commitment to the sight loss community.
· Strong communication skills and presentation style.
· Flexibility and a practical, can-do attitude.
· Highly motivated and able to juggle a varied workload.
· Personable, with excellent listening skills.
· Excellent accuracy and attention to detail.
· Growth mindset
· Flexible and willing to work occasional evenings and weekends to support events.
Flexibility
The role description is a general outline of duties and responsibilities and may be amended as we grow. The post holder may be required to undertake other duties as may be reasonably required from time to time.
Important note: All applications must have the Right to Work in the UK.
Unfortunately, we do not have a sponsoring licence for non-UK employees which means that if you do not have a current, valid UK working permit, please do not apply, as we will not be able to consider your application.
Employee benefits
We value our staff and volunteers and want to make sure that they are supported in their work. Other benefits we also offer are:
· A great team and a supportive culture
· Employer pension contributions matching up to 10%, and death in service cover
· Generous parental leave
· Flexible/hybrid working options
· Apprenticeships scheme, study leave and financial support for training & development
· Cycle to work scheme, eye test vouchers, and a staff loan scheme, access to an Employee Assistance Program
· An active Social Committee and staff events
Accessibility
We believe in fostering an inclusive environment where all individuals, regardless of their abilities or circumstances, feel supported and valued. If you have any accessibility requirements or specific needs that you would like us to accommodate during the application process, please let us know. If you are unfamiliar with MS Teams and would like to familiarise yourself with the platform before the interview, we are more than happy to arrange a tech run- through to ensure your comfort and confidence.
Equal opportunities, diversity & inclusion
Don’t meet every single requirement? At Fight for Sight we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workforce, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every item in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles that we have.
We have an inclusive and accessible recruitment process, including any adjustments required to support people from diverse community groups.
Other information
We draw your attention to some important policies that govern the research that our charity funds. You can find these here.
Save Sight. Change Lives. At Fight for Sight, we fund world-class research that helps us better understand, diagnose, prevent and treat vision loss.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Student Communities Manager - Reading Students’ Union
Location: University of Reading, Whiteknights Campus, Reading, Berkshire
Salary: £36,961.59 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 35 hours per week Monday-Friday
Location: Office based
Closing Date: 14 October 2026
About Reading Students’ Union
We are a dynamic, student-focused organisation dedicated to empowering students and enhancing their university experience. Our vision is to be a place for everyone, we inspire and empower students to change the world.
Student Communities Manager
Do you believe that strong student communities have the power to transform the university experience?
We're looking for a strategic, innovative and people-focused leader to lead our Student Communities team, ensuring students can create, lead and participate in safe, inclusive and sustainable communities that foster belonging, connection and personal development.
This role sits at the heart of Reading Students' Union's mission to create opportunities for students to find their people, develop new skills and make the most of their time at university.
You'll lead our approach to sports clubs, societies, volunteering, student media and emerging community opportunities, ensuring students have meaningful ways to connect, contribute and thrive.
What You'll Do
You'll provide strategic and operational leadership for Student Communities, overseeing everything from community development and student leadership to governance, major projects and partnerships.
Working closely with students, staff and University stakeholders, you'll ensure our student community offer remains inclusive, sustainable and responsive to changing student needs.
This is an exciting opportunity to shape how students connect, participate and belong, bringing our ambitious strategy to life.
Lead the Future of Student Communities
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Lead the development and delivery of the Students' Union's Student Communities strategy.
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Create opportunities for students to connect, organise and participate through communities that reflect their interests, identities and aspirations.
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Develop innovative approaches to engagement beyond traditional clubs, societies and volunteering models.
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Drive continuous improvement using student insight, sector trends and emerging best practice.
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Build sustainable and scalable opportunities that support belonging, personal development and student success.
Create Opportunities for Belonging and Participation
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Ensure students can easily join, create, lead and develop student communities.
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Remove barriers to participation and improve access for underrepresented and underserved groups.
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Champion inclusion and belonging across all Student Communities activity.
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Create meaningful opportunities for students to develop skills, confidence and leadership experience.
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Ensure students play a meaningful role in shaping the future of our communities offer.
Support Student Leaders to Succeed
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Lead the development of a high-quality student leader journey, from recruitment through to succession planning.
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Oversee training, development and support frameworks for student leaders and volunteers.
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Equip students with the skills and knowledge needed to govern their groups effectively.
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Ensure student-led communities operate safely, inclusively and sustainably.
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Celebrate and champion student leadership across the organisation.
Build Partnerships and Community Impact
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Develop strong relationships with University departments, SportsPark, community organisations and external partners.
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Create volunteering and community engagement opportunities that benefit both students and the wider Reading community.
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Identify funding opportunities, partnerships and sustainable models that increase the reach and impact of student-led communities.
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Represent the Students' Union on relevant University and external groups.
Lead Governance, Quality and Operational Excellence
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Oversee governance frameworks for student groups, including constitutions, elections, financial controls and accountability arrangements.
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Provide expert guidance on governance, conduct, disciplinary and operational matters.
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Lead safeguarding, health and safety, welfare and risk management arrangements across student-led activity.
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Ensure consistent, high-quality support and service standards across Student Communities.
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Use feedback, complaints and insight to improve services and student outcomes.
Deliver Major Projects and Events
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Hold overall accountability for Varsity, providing strategic leadership and oversight.
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Lead Student Communities contributions to major Students' Union projects and events, including Welcome and the SU Awards.
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Ensure key projects and events are effectively planned, governed, resourced and evaluated.
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Drive continuous improvement across major programmes and activities.
Lead People, Performance and Resources
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Provide strategic and operational leadership for the Student Communities department.
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Lead, develop and support a high-performing team of Coordinators and student staff.
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Manage departmental budgets, resources and workforce planning.
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Establish clear objectives, service standards and performance expectations.
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Monitor and report on performance, impact and student outcomes.
Use Insight to Shape the Future
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Analyse participation, demographic, financial and feedback data to identify trends and opportunities.
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Use evidence and student insight to shape decision-making and future investment.
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Benchmark our performance against the wider sector and identify opportunities for innovation.
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Demonstrate impact through evaluation, reporting and continuous improvement.
About You
Essential
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Significant experience leading and developing student communities, membership services or comparable provision.
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Experience managing teams, performance, budgets and operational delivery.
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Experience leading large-scale projects involving multiple stakeholders.
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Strong understanding of governance and accountability within student-led, volunteer-led or membership organisations.
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Experience managing complex governance, conduct, complaints or high-risk operational matters.
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Strong stakeholder management, communication and partnership-building skills.
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Experience using insight, evidence and performance data to drive service development and improvement.
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Excellent organisational, project management and decision-making skills.
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A resilient and confident leader who thrives in a dynamic environment.
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A passion for building communities, empowering student leaders and enhancing the student experience.
Desirable
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Experience working within a Students' Union, charity or membership organisation.
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Understanding of Higher Education structures and the student experience.
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Experience of sports clubs, societies, volunteering, community engagement or student media.
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Knowledge of BUCS, National Governing Bodies or student media governance.
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A leadership, management or relevant professional qualification.
Please click the link below for the full job description:
Student Communities Manager -
Why Join Us?
· Inclusive and supportive team culture
· Flexible working options
· 35 days’ annual leave including Christmas and Easter closure days
· Professional development opportunities
· Unique working environment in the heart of a vibrant Student’s Union, set on a stunning, green campus.
Ready to make our data-led strategy a reality? Apply today!
Committed to equality, celebrating diversity, and embedding sustainability—building an inclusive workplace and a brighter future for all.
To be a place for everyone, we inspire & empower students to change the world
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Overview
The role of Foodbank Manager is to oversee the operations of the East Grinstead Foodbank, with concern for its efficiency and standards within the Trussell franchise. This will include the strategic direction and financial sustainability of the Foodbank and with the wider team the reputation of the Foodbank and its partnerships with other voluntary organisations and governmental organisations.
The Foodbank Manager reports to the Trustees, including submitting a report to, and attending Trustee meetings.
Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
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In co-ordination with the Trustees, to shape, implement and review the strategic development of the Foodbank, aligned with its mission, vision and values
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Provide inspirational leadership to the staff, volunteers and stakeholders
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Assess the evolving needs of the local community and identify opportunities for providing improved support
Management
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Oversee operations, ensuring the effective delivery of the Foodbank’s services and adherence to its policies and procedures
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Foster a positive and inclusive environment for the staff and volunteers
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Promote collaboration with referral and other external agencies
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Develop and maintain robust systems for data collection, analysis and reporting
Advocacy and External Relations
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Be the outward face of the East Grinstead Foodbank
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Handle any media interviews or visits to the Foodbank
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Give presentations on the Foodbank to community groups, donors and the public
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Represent the Foodbank and Trussell with local Councils and local MPs
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Liaise with other foodbanks in the region
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Lead the Foodbank’s participation in Trussell and other campaigning
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Take a lead role in periodic Newsletters
Fundraising and Financial Management
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Develop and implement a fundraising strategy to secure food and financial donations to ensure the sustainability of the Foodbank
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Cultivate relationships with donors, corporate partners and council/community partners to maximise financial support
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Actively assist in fundraising, including attendance at events, completion of applications and appeals for food and funds
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Assist the Treasurer and Trustees in setting Budgets, monitoring financial performance and recording systems
Compliance and reporting
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Ensure compliance with the relevant statutory obligations of the CIO, including the Charities Commission, food standards, health and safety, safeguarding and the other policies of East Grinstead Foodbank
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Ensure reporting systems are in place for stock and assetsof the Foodbank, including reports required by Restricted funders
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Ensure compliance with the terms of the Trussell franchise, including the online data system and reporting of key indicators
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Assist the Trustees in any Trusell or regulatory reporting requirements
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Ensure staff and volunteers are aware of all relevant regulations and reporting requirements
Staff and Volunteers
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Line manage the part-time staff
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Enable and ensure excellent coordination of and support for volunteers
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Assist in the recruitment of new staff and volunteers
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Regularly meet with staff
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Listen to and motivate volunteers
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Act as Safeguarding Officer or Deputy Safeguarding Officer if required
Reporting to Trustees
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Report to and attend Trustee meetings
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Advise on any exceptional events, risks, complaints, accidents and external contacts
Routine oversight
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Oversee the efficient operation of food collection, storage and distribution
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Ensure levels of food are monitored and issue appeals for more when needed
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Ensure that everyone who comes to East Grinstead Foodbank for help is treated with care and respect, has their needs listened to and is offered all possible assistance and signposting
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Engage directly with Foodbank clients when required
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Be present as regularly as necessary in open Foodbank sessions.
Foodbank Manager - Person Description
Essential
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Sympathetic to the Christian ethos of the Foodbank
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Passionate about tackling poverty and its causes
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Self-motivated and energetic, able to work independently
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Excellent communication skills
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High level of organisational skills
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Ability to lead, motivate teams of part-time paid staff and unpaid volunteers
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The ability to promote the Foodbank locally to raise awareness, food donations and funding
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Confident IT skills and knowledge of social media
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Working knowledge of statutory compliance in a small organisation, including staff, health and safety, safeguarding and GDPR
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A flexible approach to working hours, including occasional meetings and representations outside normal working hours
Desirable
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Previous experience within the voluntary sector
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Public speaking skills
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Experience of fund-raising
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Local knowledge, especially of welfare organisations
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Clean driving licence and access to a car
Terms
This is a permanent post. It is subject to a six-month initial probationary period.
The post is part-time, currently at 21 hours per week.
Hours may be worked flexibly subject to agreement with the Trustees.
The Foodbank is based at Jubilee Community Centre, Charlwoods Road, East Grinstead, West Sussex RH19 2HL.
Competitive salary for the charitable sector reviewed annually in January.
Benefits: All paid staff are entitled to be part of the NEST pension scheme.
Holidays: Paid holiday entitlement of 5.6 working weeks (pro-ratafor part-time hours worked) during a complete holiday year.The Foodbank is closed on bank holidays and these will not count as holidays.
Timetable
Closing date for applications: 16 October 2026
Interviews: shortly thereafter
Start date: Early January 2027, to facilitate a smooth transition from the current manager.
We are recruiting for a passionate and organised manager responsible for recruiting, supporting, training and engaging volunteers, ensuring they have a positive experience while contributing effectively to Bristol Dockyards goals and community impact.
Our volunteers are at the heart of the visitor experience at Bristol Dockyards, helping bring Brunel’s remarkable ship and stories to life. The Trust creates rewarding opportunities for volunteers to learn, connect and make a difference, while ensuring they feel supported and have the necessary knowledge and skills to play a vital role in delivering our mission and values.
As Volunteer Manager at Bristol Dockyards - Home of SS Great Britain - you will lead and grow our volunteer team of more than 140 volunteers, inspiring and supporting them to make a lasting impact. You will drive inclusive recruitment, deliver outstanding volunteer experiences, develop training and engagement opportunities, manage key volunteer systems and processes and work with colleagues to create meaningful volunteering roles.
As a champion for volunteering, you will build strong relationships, measure impact, promote best practice and help shape the future of volunteering across Bristol Dockyards.
The Dockyards are at the heart of the city’s harbourside. Run by the SS Great Britain Trust, we bring the spirit of Bristol and Brunel to life.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Help turn local generosity into life-changing support for people when they need it most.
At Braintree Area Foodbank, we believe no one in our community should have to face hunger or hardship alone.
We provide emergency food and practical support to individuals and families in crisis, while working towards longer-term solutions to poverty. Over recent years, we have increasingly focused on providing more in-depth support, helping people maximise their income, address the challenges they face and create the conditions to move forward.
Now, we are looking for a proactive and driven Fundraising Manager to help us build a sustainable future.
Please note that interviews will take place on the 15th of October 2026. We will be actively shortlisting and so will get in touch as soon as possible about inviting you to interview.
The role
This is an exciting opportunity to shape and grow our fundraising function. You will develop income from businesses, community organisations and individuals, building relationships that help turn local generosity into meaningful, long-term support.
You will have the freedom to identify opportunities, develop new ideas and build fundraising activity from a relatively blank slate. While we already have an established base of supporters and fundraising materials, there is significant scope to develop new relationships, improve supporter engagement and create sustainable sources of unrestricted income.
Working closely with the Charity Manager, staff and Trustees, you will play a key role in building a fundraising function capable of making a significant contribution towards the foodbank's future.
Fundraising Manager
Location: Braintree, Essex (hybrid working considered)
Contract: 2-year fixed term, part-time, 25 hours per week, with scope to increase in future
Salary: £18,000–£20,000 per year (£27,000–£30,000 FTE)
Annual Leave: 33 days including bank holidays (F.T.E)
What you'll be doing
- Developing and delivering fundraising activity across corporate, community and individual giving.
- Building relationships with local businesses and developing opportunities for partnerships, sponsorship, employee fundraising and other forms of support.
- Developing relationships with churches, schools, community groups and other local organisations.
- Growing individual giving, including encouraging one-off supporters to become regular donors.
- Identifying and approaching new supporters and proactively developing fundraising opportunities.
- Developing campaigns, appeals, newsletters and other communications that inspire people to support our work.
- Creating a structured approach to supporter stewardship, ensuring donors understand the difference their support makes.
- Building and maintaining a clear pipeline of fundraising opportunities and relationships.
- Maintaining accurate supporter records and ensuring appropriate GDPR and data protection practices.
- Monitoring fundraising activity and income, evaluating what works and reporting progress to the Charity Manager and Trustees.
- Developing and implementing an annual fundraising plan.
- Representing the foodbank at meetings, networking events and within the local community.
This job is for you if...
- You have experience in fundraising, business development, sales, income generation or another role involving securing financial support.
- You are confident building relationships and identifying new opportunities.
- You are comfortable approaching people, making the case for support and asking for financial contributions.
- You are an excellent communicator, both in person and in writing.
- You are proactive, self-motivated and enjoy working independently.
- You can turn ideas into practical action and are comfortable building something new.
- You are organised and able to manage multiple relationships, opportunities and priorities.
- You are confident using databases, spreadsheets, email and standard office software.
- You share our commitment to treating people experiencing hardship with dignity and respect.
Experience of charity fundraising, corporate partnerships, individual giving, community fundraising or supporter databases would be an advantage, but we welcome applications from people with transferable experience from other sectors.
About us
Braintree Area Foodbank is a charity founded on Christian principles. Not every member of our team is a Christian, but we share a commitment to the values that underpin our work and welcome applications from people who do the same.
We believe that all people are created equal and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where people are treated fairly and with respect.
Why join us?
This is an opportunity to make a real difference locally while building something with long-term potential. You won't simply be maintaining an existing fundraising programme, you'll have the opportunity to shape it, grow it and help create a more sustainable future for a charity supporting thousands of people across our community.
Our mission is the prevention and relief of poverty in the Braintree District via emergency food, essentials and wrap around support
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Smart Works is a dynamic, high profile and fast-growing UK charity that dresses and coaches unemployed women for success at their job interview. We empower each woman by giving her the clothes and the confidence she needs to succeed.
After visiting Smart Works, 68% of clients secure a job, gaining financial independence and transforming their lives.
The Smart Works service is delivered in London, Manchester, Edinburgh, Birmingham, Newcastle, Reading, Bristol and Leeds. Over the past ten years, Smart Works has helped over 50,000 women, and last year alone we reached 10,600 women. It is our mission that any woman who needs our service should be able to find her way to a Smart Works centre.
In 2025 we launched our new 5-year strategy- we are aiming to build a future where every woman, at any stage of her career, can access trusted, personalised support to secure employment. We aspire to be local in feel, national in reach, shaped by the voices of women, valuing every story and every success.
About the Role
The South London Centre Manager will have overall responsibility for the day-to-day management, smooth running and development of the South London centre and Smart Works service in Croydon.
They will oversee the delivery of a high-quality Smart Works service, to include managing centre operations, leading and supporting the volunteer community, and building strong relationships with local partners and stakeholders, to ensure that Smart Works is well-embedded in the South London community.
The Centre Manager will be a highly organised and proactive individual who enjoys making things happen. They will be equally comfortable managing the practical running of a busy public-facing centre, supporting clients and volunteers, representing Smart Works externally and identifying opportunities to grow the service.
They will be a natural relationship builder who is able to create a vibrant, friendly and inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome.
The role would be based in the South London centre, and there will be occasional evening and weekend work for which staff are awarded TOIL. There will also be an expectation that this role may need to visit other Smart Works London centres or travel for outreach events and activities throughout the city.
How to Apply
Please submit a CV and a cover letter which answers the following questions by 29th September at 5pm. Your application should be addressed to Fiona Hollow, Head of London Service Delivery
- Why do you want to work for Smart Works? (Max 250 words)
- How will you create a positive atmosphere and environment for clients, volunteers and staff members in our South London centre? (Max 250 words)
- Tell us about a time you have worked effectively in a team to solve a problem. (Max 250 words)
1st round interviews will take place on Monday 5th October and will be virtual. If you are unable to attend a virtual interview for any reason, please let us know to discuss another arrangement.2nd round interviews will take place on Friday 9th October and will be in person in Croydon.
If you require any reasonable adjustments or alterations for the application and recruitmentprocesses, please reach out to us.
Smart Works is committed to best practice employment practices, including reducing the burden for those seeking work. Smart Works will therefore reimburse reasonable costs of travel to interviews if required.
We exist to give unemployed women the clothing, coaching and confidence they need to succeed at interview and get the job.



About Hearing Dogs for Deaf People
National charity Hearing Dogs for Deaf People, trains dogs to transform the lives of deaf people and provides hearing loss services – because nobody with hearing loss should feel alone.
About the role
This role will drive income growth and deepen engagement across local communities in the region, play a key role in growing and stewarding supporter-led activity, recruiting and empowering volunteers, and championing legacy giving across the region and deliver an ambitious programme of community and events fundraising, working closely with colleagues across fundraising, communications, and service delivery to maximise reach, impact, and return on investment.
Responsible to: North Regional Community and Events Manager.
Based: Community based in Scotland.
Contract: Permanent, full-time.
Key Responsibilities
Fundraising:
- Meet an annual income target for the region.
- Delivery of existing and new fundraising products.
- Organising and supporting fundraising events and activities within the region.
- Ensure participants are stewarded on their supporter journey.
- Lead where appropriate, project teams on campaigns and product development.
- Build new relationships with small to medium-sized local businesses, local groups and societies, faith organisations and events and event participants to maximise fundraising in the region.
- Use fundraising products to secure sponsorship for partnership dogs within the region.
- Work cooperatively with other fundraising colleagues (Events, Individual Giving and Major Giving, including corporates and trusts and with communications) to jointly further the impact of fundraising regionally.
- Support and deliver local legacy conversations and the legacy promotion.
- Resource fundraising volunteers with legacy awareness training or guidance.
- Contribute to an uplift in legacy pledges or enquirers sourced via community channels.
- Deliver regional legacy awareness events or campaigns.
Support, networks local relationships:
- Recruit, train, develop, support and motivate community event volunteers and supporters.
- In collaboration with regional service staff, establish, support and maintain relationships with Hearing Dogs networks of volunteers based around regional projects.
- Ensure good relations are established and maintained with a variety of media, including local and social to promote the Hearing Dogs brand and develop fundraising and engagement.
- Represent the Charity at volunteer and sector functions and events.
Maximising digital platforms:
- Use social media platforms, e.g. Facebook, X, to support fundraising initiatives, supporter journey and relationship building.
- Use digital event and online fundraising platforms to support events, fundraising and engagement.
Financial and reporting:
- Monitor regional income/expenditure monthly against budget.
- Report on variances and implement appropriate contingency plans.
- Maintain the charity database with timely and accurate donor, supporter and third-party information ensuring compliance with GDPR.
- To report back on a regular basis to the Head of Community Fundraising and Events as to activity, progress and achievement against identified financial and soft targets.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Essential:
- Proactive and confident self-starter with experience of raising funds or from equivalent experience gained either within the voluntary sector or the commercial world.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills coupled with an enthusiastic and positive approach.
- Ability to work as part of a team and to contribute towards the success of the Community Fundraising team and wider team at Hearing Dogs.
- Computer literate with MS365 applications and knowledge and experience of databases and an ability to keep accurate records of all contacts and relevant information.
- Ability to work on own, without close and constant support and supervision and to be able to handle pressure, deadlines and targets.
- Educated to A Level or equivalent.
- A full current driving license.
Desirable:
- Experience of the voluntary sector and fundraising.
- An understanding of charity law and how it relates to community fundraising.
- Understanding of digital and direct marketing in fundraising
- Experience of public speaking and presenting to a diverse range of audiences.
- An understanding and affinity of the challenges faced by the deaf community and the disability marketplace.
- A significant record of achievement in raising funds either gained within the voluntary sector or within a sales background.
- A team player with a desire to inspire and motivate others.
Benefits:
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Death in Service Payment
- Annual leave enhancements recognising long service
- Day off for your birthday
- Defined contribution group personal pension plan
- Enhanced sick pay
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
- Eye care
- Hearing tests
- Learning and Development opportunities
- Discounts on merchandise at Hearing Dog gift shops
- Pet Dog Policy
Closing date: 9th October 2026.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 due to its duties involving the protection of children and/or adults at risk. Applicants are therefore required to disclose all spent and unspent convictions, cautions, warnings, and reprimands, as well as any relevant non-conviction information. The successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check in accordance with the Police Act 1997 (Part V).
About Us:
Princess Alice Hospice is a charity supporting people in life, death and grief. We’re dedicated to working closely with individuals, communities and organisations in the London Boroughs of Kingston and Richmond and large parts of Surrey, to ensure more people receive the support they need.
About the role:
We’re thrilled to offer a fantastic opportunity to join our Fundraising Team in a temporary role supporting our Christmas events programme. You’ll help deliver our festive calendar, with a particular focus on our flagship Santa Fun Run, which aims to raise an incredible £66,000. You’ll also support Light Up a Life and our Christmas Tree Collections in January.
This is a varied, hands-on role. Key responsibilities include:
• Researching and ordering stock and liaising with suppliers
• Loading and driving a small van
• Putting up banners
• Distributing leaflets to businesses and organisations in our care area
• Liaising with community fundraisers to promote the event
• Engaging with staff across the organisation to promote the event
• Updating event briefing documents
• Calling supporters to discuss the event, helping them set up fundraising pages and supporting their fundraising
• Liaising with the Volunteering team to recruit and brief volunteers
• Attending all events is essential. Event dates are 29 November 2026, 4 December 2026, 13 December 2026 and 8–12 January 2027.
You'll be there to help set up events and ensure they run smoothly on the day. You’ll also support the wider marketing and administration involved in event management and delivery, including preparing marketing literature and providing administrative support.
Who are we looking for?
We’re looking for someone who enjoys being part of a lively team, is happy to get stuck into practical tasks and is confident engaging with supporters, volunteers and colleagues.
• Ready to unwrap an exciting career in fundraising and make a meaningful difference
• Passionate about bringing brilliant events to life and creating a buzz in the community
• A super-organised multitasker who keeps the details sparkling and thrives as part of a team
• Bursting with energy, can-do enthusiasm and enough festive spirit to rival Santa’s elves!
You’ll help bring the Santa Fun Run to life, which may include dressing as Santa or an elf, promoting the event around the Hospice and in the community, and encouraging people to sign up.
What you’ll be doing:
• Supporting the event lead with planning and logistics
• Motivating participants and engaging the community
• Assisting with event setup and delivery, including lifting boxes, erecting gazebos and packing vans
• Driving a van (so a full UK driving licence is essential)
• Working flexibly, including evenings and weekends as needed
This role is ideal for someone who wants hands-on experience in the lively world of community fundraising. You’ll build practical skills across charity events and seasonal campaigns while helping create memorable experiences for supporters and the local community.
At Princess Alice Hospice we are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that values diversity. We are fully committed to equality of opportunity and warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and lived experiences. We value the unique perspectives each person brings and strive to create a workplace where everyone feels respected and supported. We are an organisation where you can be you.
We are signed up to the Disability Confident scheme and we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.
Please visit the Join our Team section on our website for tips and guidance on how to complete your application form, and what to expect when interviewing with us.
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All of our vacancies except from retail are subject to a relevant DBS check.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Third Solutions is proud to be partnering with a dynamic and growing national health and research charity in the search for a Commercial & Events Officer.
You will play a key part in planning and delivering fundraising events, managing supporter journeys, and ensuring that everyone who fundraises for the charity receives excellent stewardship and support.
You will support the Commercial & Events Manager in planning, organising and delivering corporate stewardship, community engagement and fundraising events (including virtual).
The charity are based in Buckinghamshire and ideally looking for three days a week in their office.
The role:
- Support the planning and delivery of major fundraising campaigns and events, including the London Marathon and virtual challenges
- Build and maintain relationships with corporate partners and community fundraisers through proactive stewardship and engagement
- Optimise supporter journeys across digital and offline channels, working with marketing and external affairs teams to create a seamless experience
The candidate:
- At least two years of fundraising experience gained within a charity environment
- Proven experience in project managing and supporting fundraising events, both in-house and with external agencies
- Comfortable working across fundraising and marketing channels including social media, email, digital platforms such as Enthuse and Just Giving, and CRM systems like Raiser's Edge
- Strong organisational skills with an eye for detail, solution-focused approach, and ability to manage budgets effectively
- While this role does not directly line manage any reports, experience of people management is advantageous either directly (line management of a team member) or indirectly (of cross team projects, volunteers or external agencies).
IMPORTANT NOTE: Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you haven't been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful and your details will not be held further but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future. We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest. Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003
Battersea is entering an exciting phase of innovation and transformation during this second year of our new five-year strategy. With increased investment in income generation, we are strengthening our team to drive the growth to achieve our organisational goals.
This role sits within the Philanthropy, Partnerships & Commercial (PPC) team, made up of Philanthropy & Trusts, Corporate Partnerships & Commercial, Special Events & Stewardship, and Fundraising Operations.
Main purpose of the role:
The focus of the Philanthropy & Trusts team is to build a solid base of support through excellent stewardship of existing trusts and major donors alongside cultivation of new prospects, reached through prospect research and the networks of senior volunteers.
The key purpose of this Philanthropy Manager is to meet both financial and strategic KPIs, by managing a portfolio of key individual relationships and cultivating lapsed and colder prospects to support the long-term health of the Philanthropy portfolio. This role, together with Battersea’s other Philanthropy Managers, will also work closely with senior leadership, senior volunteers and other individuals to open up their networks and introduce new major donors to Battersea.
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. 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: 27th September 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):
First round (online, via MS teams): 5th/6th/7th October 2026
Second round (in person, with task): 13th/14th October 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.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Oban, with travel to Mull and surrounding area | Full time — job share welcomed | Closing date 19th October 2026
Home-Start Lorn is looking for a passionate Service Manager to lead our fantastic team and take the charity into its next chapter. You'll run day-to-day operations, grow our income, and work closely with our Board, staff and volunteers to deliver high-quality, family-centered support across Oban, Mull and the surrounding area.
We're a growing, community-rooted charity with a proven track record. We support parents/carers with children under 5 via a number of routes, whether via 1-1 professional support, 1-1 volunteer support or through our family support groups. If you want a leadership role where the difference you make is immediate and impactful, we'd love to hear from you.
The Service Manager leads Home-Start Lorn's day-to-day operations and strategic direction, working closely with the Board of Trustees. You'll help deliver our 2025–2028 strategy, support and develop our staff team, keep us well connected across the communities we serve, and help make sure the charity stays financially sustainable, outcomes-focused and able to offer high-quality, family-centred support across the area we cover. You won't be doing this alone — you'll have a supportive Board and an established cheerful staff team.
Contact us today to find out more or for an information pack.
Bringing up children is hard. Home-Start Lorn has been supporting families with young children throughout the whole of the Oban and North Argyll area,
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.


