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About the Programmes Officer role:
This is your chance to sit at the heart of a pioneering national programme that could reshape how kinship families are supported across England.
As Programmes Officer, you’ll be part of the operational engine behind a complex, high-profile feasibility Randomised Controlled Trial (RCT) – keeping delivery tight, evidence strong and nothing falling through the cracks. If you thrive on pace, precision and being the person who quietly makes big things happen, this might be the role for you.
Kinship is undertaking a major feasibility RCT of Kinship Connected, a Kinship Navigator Programmes.
This is a complex, multi-partner programme involving funders, independent evaluators, local authorities, internal delivery teams and kinship carers with lived experience.
The Programmes Officer plays a critical role in ensuring the programme runs smoothly day to day. This is a technically demanding, detail-heavy role requiring excellent administration, strong initiative and the ability to anticipate what is needed next.
The Programmes Officer works closely and day-to-day with the Mobilisation and Delivery Project Manager and is a key part of the core delivery spine of the Kinship Navigator feasibility RCT.
The role provides structured operational, administrative and coordination support that enables the Mobilisation and Delivery Project Manager to maintain oversight of timelines, risks, dependencies and delivery quality.
This role requires someone who is comfortable working at pace, highly responsive to direction, and able to anticipate what the Mobilisation and Delivery Project Manager will need next in order to keep the programme running smoothly and evidence-ready.
Please note - we are looking for people who can start immediately ideally. This is due to the nature of the mobilisation and delivery timescales.
Purpose of the role:
To support the Mobilisation and Delivery Project Manager in mobilising and delivering the Kinship Navigator feasibility RCT through exceptional administration, proactive coordination and anticipatory problem-solving.
You will act as a trusted operational support, ensuring systems, data, documentation and local engagement activity are accurate, well organised and up to date, allowing the Mobilisation and Delivery Project Manager to focus on delivery oversight, risk management and external accountability.
Key responsibilities:
Programme delivery and coordination
- Support mobilisation activities across all workstreams, ensuring actions, documentation and timelines are tracked and followed up.
- Maintain delivery plans, action logs and trackers using Asana.
- Support coordination of onboarding activities with local authorities and internal teams.
- Ensure all operational documents are version-controlled, accessible and kept up to date.
- Flag emerging issues, risks or capacity pressures early, with clear evidence.
Local authority engagement and ecosystem mapping
- Coordinate local engagement activity across participating local authorities, including planning, logistics and follow-up for local events.
- Map each local authority’s kinship care ecosystem, including statutory services, voluntary and community organisations, referral pathways and gaps in provision.
- Maintain accurate, up-to-date local authority profiles and ecosystem maps.
- Ensure local intelligence is captured consistently and stored accessibly using agreed systems (e.g. Notion).
Outreach and local marketing support
- Support outreach and engagement activity by helping develop programme-specific marketing and engagement materials, working with the Marketing and Communications team to ensure alignment with Kinship’s brand and messaging.
- Adapt and manage local collateral for each participating local authority, ensuring materials are accurate, up to date and easy to use.
- Maintain clear version control and accessible storage of outreach materials, incorporating feedback from local partners where appropriate.
- Use Canva, Padlet and other agreed tools to adapt and produce local materials for events, Communities of Practice and local authority engagement.
Communities of Practice support
- Provide operational support to the Head of Programmes in coordinating Communities of Practice in each participating local authority.
- Support scheduling, logistics, materials and follow-up actions.
- Capture learning, actions and insights clearly and consistently.
- Support translation of local learning into insight for programme improvement and future scale-up.
Administrative excellence and anticipation
- Deliver a consistently high standard of administration across the programme.
- Maintain clear, structured and accurate records across all systems.
- Anticipate upcoming needs, deadlines and risks, taking initiative to address them early.
- Proactively prepare information, materials and updates without needing to be prompted.
- Act as a reliable operational anchor, ensuring nothing falls through the cracks.
- Anticipate the information, updates and preparation the Mobilisation and Delivery Project Manager will need to manage delivery effectively.
Data, systems and technical delivery
- Maintain accurate and timely data entry across Salesforce and related systems.
- Support data quality checks and evaluator requirements.
- Use Asana, Salesforce, Notion and Canva confidently and fluently.
- Support documentation, manualisation and knowledge management.
- Ensure systems are used consistently and to a high technical standard.
Coordination, reporting and communications
- Coordinate meetings, agendas, notes and follow-up actions.
- Support preparation of dashboards, updates and reports.
- Ensure information is shared clearly, accurately and on time.
How to apply:
Please apply for the role of Programmes Officer by sending a tailored CV and responding to these 4 questions below in the online application process. Please read the guidance notes in the job pack.
Closing date is 9.30am on Weds 4 March, with interview in person on Tues 10 March 2026.
1. Alignment to Kinship and the role: Why do you want to work for Kinship? And what can you bring to this role (think about the job specification)
2. Programme coordination and administration: Tell us about a time you supported the delivery of a complex programme or project. What were your specific responsibilities, and how did you keep work organised and on track?
3. Initiative: Describe a time when you spotted a potential issue, gap or risk before it became a problem. What did you notice, what action did you take, and what was the outcome?
4. Digital systems and learning new tools: Give an example of a time you had to learn a new digital system or tool quickly to support delivery. What was the context, how did you learn it, and how did you use it in practice?
What we offer you:
- Flexible working - we understand how important it is to balance family and work life.
- 30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays (1 April to 31 March) pro rata (3 to be taken at Christmas shutdown)
- Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 confidential advice line and counselling)
- Charity Worker Discounts.
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Tell us why you want to work for Kinship. We’re interested in working with people who share our values. You can read about our values above.
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Registered Charity
21 - 50
We support kinship carers in their homes and communities, giving advice and helping them work through problems to find the best way forward.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About the role
We are looking for a Head of Communications, someone with ambition and commitment to shape our approach to communications, internally and externally, and to help us understand how we talk about and demonstrate our impact as a funder. You will be part of a small team that helps to communicate the work of the Foundation externally, drives internal communication, and promotes the work of those we support.
The Head of Communications is a critical post, drawing together our shared story across the different areas of our work and communicating this to key audiences in support of our mission and vision. The communications team plays a crucial role in advancing our commitment to being an anti-racist funder and working towards greater diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging, and you will lead on how this is embedded into all of our internal and external communications activity. You will act as a crucial bridge between the Foundation and our various audiences, in particular those people and organisations we are seeking to support through our funding.
Main areas of responsibility
- Strategic oversight of internal and external corporate communications, ensuring alignment with the Foundation’s mission, values and impact
- Leadership of diversity, equity, inclusion and anti-racist communications across all platforms and activities
- Reputation, risk and issues management, including navigating complex or sensitive public positions
- Development and delivery of proactive communications campaigns, stakeholder engagement and influencing activity
- Team leadership and cross organisational collaboration, contributing to management culture and organisational priorities
Our ideal candidate will have senior-level communications experience, including developing and delivering external communications strategies, providing sound communications and media advice to senior leadership, and proactively engaging with journalists and key external stakeholders.
About us
Paul Hamlyn Foundation was established by Paul Hamlyn in 1987. Upon his death in 2001, he left most of his estate to the Foundation, creating one of the largest grant-making foundations in the UK.
We use our resources to support social change, working towards a just and equitable society in which everyone, especially young people, can realise their full potential and enjoy fulfilling and creative lives.
Our vision is for a just society in which everyone, especially young people, can realise their full potential and enjoy fulfilling and creative lives.
Our mission is to be an effective and independent funder, using all our resources to create opportunities and support social change. We partner with inspiring organisations and individuals to put them at the heart of leading change and designing solutions to overcome inequality.
We are committed to being an anti-racist organisation. This commitment drives how we work, who we work with and how we make decisions.
We have five funding priorities where we wish to see change for our work in the UK:
- Investing in young people
- Migration
- Arts
- Arts Education
- Nurturing ideas and people
Our values are important to us and we work to and carry them through all our activity.
Benefits
The Foundation is based in light and recently refurbished offices near Kings Cross in London and we currently work to a hybrid working model with 40% of time worked in the office and the rest a combination of external grantee visits and homeworking. We offer fantastic benefits including
- 25 days annual leave,
- 10% non-contributory pension contributions with optional additional 2.5% matched employer contributions
- Enhanced maternity and paternity policies
- Complimentary lunch when in the office.
For further information about the role, including the full responsibilities and person specification, please see the full Job Description via the link provided.
First stage interviews are expected to take place remotely on Tuesday 17th and Wednesday 18th March. Second stage interviews are expected to take place in-person on Tuesday 24th March.
Registered Charity
21 - 50
We are one of the largest independent grantmakers in the UK, focusing on the arts, education and learning, migration and young people.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This is a fantastic opportunity to shape and build our Corporate relations and fundraising. This year we launched our Business Club, and we need a dedicated and innovative individual to build on its success!
Your main aim will be to engage businesses in the work that we do and the difference Youth Options makes to the lives of Young people in Hampshire.
The role will include creating mutually beneficial relationships that address charity and environmental, social and government needs. You will also be attending networking events, arranging corporate fundraisers, and managing our corporate volunteer days.
Person Specification
Experience
- Working in a similar events or fundraising role
- Delivering and developing corporate partnerships
- Working with people and building up relationships across different audiences form different levels within companies
Knowledge
- Funding and charitable sectors
- Proven track record of developing and managing corporate relationships
- Awareness of Corporate Social Responsibility Agenda
- Aware of opportunities in the local area
- Computer literate in MS Office
Essential Skills and Competencies
- Outstanding organisational skills and attention to detail
- Outstanding communication skills
- Outstanding networker capable of developing relationships
- Able to plan, prioritise and manage a varied workload
- Ability to work well under pressure and to deadlines
- Able to effectively represent Youth Options and promote core brand messages
- A creative thinker who can bring fresh outlook and ideas
- Collaborative, able to work in a small, informal team
- Confident public speaker able to talk passionately about our work
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are looking for a Head of Income Generation & Engagement to lead the creation and delivery of a new, integrated strategy, with scope to innovate across individual and major giving, retail, digital engagement and emerging income streams.
The Charity
A close knit, collaborative animal welfare charity based in Surrey looking for full time office working.
The Role
Working with the Chief Executive and others, to develop a multi-disciplinary team covering income generation, marketing, communications and engagement to rasie c£2m income.
Review income generation, marketing and communications trends, approaches and evaluation frameworks. Conduct further research and evaluation as required and set against sector comparators.
Conduct analysis of the charitys audiences, both existing and potential, with a view to maximising opportunities for engagement, influence, giving and volunteering.
Create an integrated brand, marketing and income generation strategy, with clear delivery plans and evaluation frameworks.
Review and lead development of the individual giving programme, both traditional and digital, including membership, friends schemes and mid-level giving programme as a funnel to major gifts and legacies.
The Candidate
Track record at senior level with demonstrable experience across income generation, marketing and communications disciplines.
Demonstrable experience of building, implementing and evaluating income generation and engagement strategies.
Demonstrable experience of integrating brand, marketing and income generation strategies and the teams delivering them to achieve both financial and wider organisational targets (e.g. homing, influence etc.).
Budgetary understanding and experience; able to understand corporate budgets and management accounts, build and manage
annual budgets and accurately forecast both income and expenditure.
Significant experience of line management and team development, setting objectives and goals and holding regular supervision and one to-one meetings.
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Global Retention Executive
Remote | Full-time | Up to £30,000/(35.000€)
Join Animals Asia at a pivotal moment in our mission to end cruelty and restore respect for animals across Asia.
Animals Asia is on a historic journey to end bear bile farming, transform the lives of captive wildlife and create lasting change for animals across Asia. None of this is possible without the compassion and commitment of our supporters – and that’s where you come in.
We’re looking for a Global Retention Executive to nurture and grow relationships with individual giving donors worldwide. In this role, you’ll help deliver inspiring, multi-channel fundraising and stewardship campaigns that show supporters the real impact of their generosity, and keep them connected to our mission for the long term.
Working closely with and reporting to the Global Retention Manager, and teams across fundraising, communications, supporter care, programs, and data, technology and insight, you’ll bring powerful stories to life through email, direct mail and digital journeys. You’ll play a hands-on role in creating meaningful supporter experiences that drive impact for animals who desperately need our help.
We’re a small but mighty global Individual Giving team, made up of exceptionally talented, passionate and dedicated individuals who care deeply about creating real, lasting change. We have the ambition to match our potential and we’re investing in the right people to help us go further, faster.
If you’re an organised, detail-oriented and supporter-focused professional with 1–2 years’ experience in donor retention, individual giving or a similar role within the charity sector, and have a genuine passion for animal welfare, we’d love to hear from you.
Closing date: 13th March 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. Interested parties, Interviews will be conducted during the week commencing 23rd March 2026 via Zoom or Google Meet. Find out more about us on our website.
Non Charity Employer
6 - 10
OUR MISSION Protect bears, ensure they are free from harm, and provide them with sanctuary Improve the welfare of captive wild animals
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As PR and Communications Officer, you will work with a team of PR and Communications professionals to identify and maximise opportunities to raise our profile and highlight the difference The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity makes to cancer patients everywhere.
· Chelsea, Greater London (Hybrid)
· £31,000 - £33,500
· Full time
· Permanent
Job description
The PR and Communications Officer will support the Senior PR and Communications Officer to raise awareness of the Charity by identifying and promoting compelling stories to regional and national media. Working closely with colleagues across PR and Communications, clinical teams, Fundraising, Marketing and Digital, the role will help to showcase the Charity’s impact on people affected by cancer in the UK and globally, while supporting fundraising activity across all income streams.
The PR and Communications Officer will support the Senior PR and Communications Officer in writing content for relevant in‑house magazine titles, along with using their communications expertise, with guidance from the wider PR and Communications Team, to help promote community fundraising events, corporate partnerships, major donor events and fundraising campaigns.
This a fantastic opportunity for an organised, detail-focused individual with excellent writing skills to help raise awareness of the Charity, making a meaningful difference to people with cancer.
What you’ll be doing
· Working with the PR and Communications Team to maximise opportunities to promote the Charity’s funding of life-saving research to develop new treatments which have global impact.
· Supporting a comprehensive media service which includes the proactive sell in of positive stories about the work of the Charity.
· Building relationships with clinical colleagues and in particular, Charity-funded consultants, nurses, researchers, and allied health professionals to gain their support for Charity communications including press releases, tailored pitches, other print media channels and the Charity's magazine.
· With support, write and edit the Charity’s supporter magazine, Progress, in collaboration with the Charity’s leadership team and fundraising colleagues.
· Working with fundraising teams to identify unique and inspiring stories associated with the Charity’s annual calendar of events and campaigns.
What we’re looking for
You’ll be an exceptional team player with:
· Relevant media relations experience, including experience of crafting tailored pitches for media outlets.
· Proven track record of delivering compelling copy, in the right tone and to deadline.
· Strong interpersonal skills - the ability to build effective and productive relationships with colleagues and case studies.
· Strong organisational skills – the ability to plan and prioritise content development in line with agreed targets and timelines.
· Experience of managing stakeholders both within and outside an organisation, at all levels.
Why join us?
We’re a values-driven charity committed to saving lives by funding world-leading research, treatment, and care at The Royal Marsden. You’ll be part of a collaborative, ambitious and kind team, with plenty of opportunities for learning and development.
What we offer
· Hybrid working between home and Chelsea with occasional travel to Sutton
· Flexible working around our core hours of 10am to 4pm
· 27 days annual leave rising with length of service
· Up to 6% employer contributions subject to matched contribution from you (increasing with length of service)
· Training, support and development opportunities
· Access to the blue light discount scheme and other discounts opportunities
· Access to subsidised staff restaurants, on-site yoga and wellbeing classes, staff choir and much more
· Range of wellbeing initiatives including access to an employee assistance programme designed to save money and improve your physical, financial and mental health and wellbeing, access to free online GP appointments and free eye tests and contribution towards any glasses required for work purposes
Inclusion matters
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and walks of life.
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, we’d love to hear from you.
How to apply
Please submit a cover letter highlighting how you meet the person specification along with your CV.
Please submit your application on CharityJob as soon as possible, as we may close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. The deadline to apply is Wednesday 4 March 2026.
Registered Charity
101 - 500
The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity raises money to improve the lives of people affected by cancer.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This senior leadership role oversees a portfolio of 13 high-performing, award-winning retail shops generating over £3.5m in annual sales. The role is responsible for maintaining and growing this performance through strong leadership of paid staff and volunteers, working closely with the central trading team and hospice colleagues.
The post holder balances commercial focus with creativity, accountability and strong people skills, supported by a genuine passion for retail excellence. Retail is a vital part of the hospice’s long-term success and sustainability.
The Hospice of St Francis provides free care across West Hertfordshire and South Buckinghamshire. Over 80% of its income comes from trading and fundraising. Our retail operation is one of the strongest in the sector, with innovative shop formats, committed volunteers and teams delivering excellent customer service.
Experience:
Extensive senior retail management experience across multiple sites or channels, ideally within a charity or values-led organisation. Demonstrated success in increasing sales income and net profit while maintaining strong cost control.
Growth & E-commerce:
Proven experience developing and growing online or e-commerce sales, alongside identifying and delivering new business opportunities, including expansion of shop portfolios.
Leadership:
Strong, inspirational leader with a track record of developing high-performing teams of staff and volunteers. Experienced in collaborative working with marketing and wider support teams.
Skills:
Highly commercially astute with strong analytical capability and a solid understanding of profit and loss. Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
Other:
Full UK driving licence and access to transport. Flexible approach to working hours, including weekends.
We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
Registered Charity
101 - 500
The Hospice of St Francis helps local people and their families, in Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire, to live their precious lives well.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Communications Officer - Lost Woods of the Low Weald and Downs
The Communications Officer has a key role to play in planning and delivering communications for the Lost Woods of the Low Weald and Downs project. The Communications Officer will create and deliver the annual communications plan, working closely with partners to promote activities and events, write, edit, co-ordinate and publish content across various channels, including the website, social media, press, and print and online marketing materials. They will work with external suppliers to build and launch a new website, and plan and implement communications and marketing campaigns, while progressively improving organisational understanding of what works for different audiences. They will also look to maximise opportunities to promote NLHF’s funding and the support from National Lottery players.
The Role:
• Field enquiries from all stakeholders including journalists, politicians, partners and the general public including management of the Lost Woods email inbox.
• Create and distribute press releases and statements as needed.
• Work with partners to plan, create, manage and update communications channels including website, social media accounts, email, press etc.
• Plan and create multi-media communications materials and campaigns including films to support projects.
• Working with partners and designers, produce, edit and distribute updates and materials for external and internal audiences.
• Provide communications support for project partners and campaigns.
• Work with partners to promote and showcase project activities and events.
• Provide creative, editorial and operational support for communications projects and report on progress.
• Ensure National Lottery Heritage Fund /National Lottery Player support is promoted through project communications and report on results.
• Ensure consistent branding is used by all partners.
• Work with partners to develop positive relationships to successfully manage project-wide communications.
• Act as a brand champion for Lost Woods amongst internal and external stakeholders and partners.
• Support with project legacy opportunities, resources and distribution of assets.
The Candidate:
• Excellent digital skills, including managing social media and website pages and experience of content management systems.
• Proven ability to plan, write and edit copy for different audiences.
• Experience working with external suppliers such as designers, film makers and web developers.
• Able to work remotely, independently and as part of a geographically dispersed team.
• Able to work collaboratively across multiple internal and external teams.
• Experience working on previous partnership projects.
• Experience of handling media enquiries and generating regional press coverage.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills including excellent attention to detail and effective time management.
• Excellent proof reading, copywriting and editing skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with different teams and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrable experience of managing a diverse workload; being able to prioritise tasks and work under pressure.
• Experience working in the not-for-profit and/or environment/conservation/heritage sectors.
• Live within the Lost Woods project area or nearby in Sussex.
• A full driving licence and ability to undertake travel across the project area to undertake site visits and meetings.
Benefits & Wellbeing: Joining our team means you'll be a big part of tackling environmental and climate issues. We take good care of our staff, offering support and training opportunities. We also offer:
• Enhanced Employer Pension
• Life Assurance
• Flexible & Hybrid Working Options
• Generous Annual Leave
• Enhanced Parental Pay
• Employee Assistance Programme
About Us: The Woodland Trust is the UK's leading woodland conservation charity and is dedicated to creating a world where trees and woods thrive for both people and nature. Our mission involves engaging and inspiring individuals to contribute toward tackling the nature and climate crisis through the protection, restoration, and creation of essential woodland habitats.
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: To achieve our vision of a world where woods and trees thrive for people and nature, we need to better reflect society and the communities we work in. All people, no matter their background, identity, ability, or circumstance, should benefit from trees.
People of colour and disabled people are currently under-represented across the environment and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we particularly encourage you to apply. Please contact us to discuss any additional support or adjustments you may need to complete your application.
Application Advice: For fairness we keep our candidates’ personal details hidden from the hiring managers, we do not ask for your CV at application stage OR so they do not see your CV until shortlisting is completed. Make sure that you answer the Application Questions to show your relevant skills and passion for the role.
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We understand that candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their job applications-for example, to help structure or edit written responses. We welcome the use of AI in this way, particularly where it helps improve accessibility, such as for neurodivergent applicants. However, we ask that any information submitted reflects your own experience, skills and understanding. During interviews, candidates are expected to respond independently without the use of AI tools.
First Stage Interviews will be held on 13/3/26 via Microsoft Teams.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Edward's Trust is seeking a values-led Chief Executive to build on recent stabilisation and lead the charity into its next phase of sustainable impact.
This is a rare opportunity to lead a respected bereavement charity supporting parents, children and young people across the West Midlands.
Edward's Trust provides specialist counselling and holistic wellbeing support to families experiencing profound and often complex grief. Our work is rooted in compassion, integrity and a deep respect for the individuality of every person we support.
We are now looking for a Chief Executive who can combine emotional intelligence with strategic clarity and hands-on leadership. Working closely with a committed Board and skilled staff team, the successful candidate will guide the organisation confidently through a challenging funding landscape while protecting the quality and integrity of our services.
This is a senior, visible role with real autonomy and influence. Key priorities include strengthening income resilience, leading income generation activity, nurturing partnerships, and embedding a shared strategic direction across the organisation. The role requires a leader who is comfortable holding complexity and uncertainty, and who understands the responsibility of working within emotionally demanding services.
We welcome applications from experienced leaders within the charity, health or social care sectors, as well as those ready to step into a Chief Executive role. Flexible and part-time working arrangements are welcomed, including 0.8 FTE.
Full details, including the role profile, priorities and how to apply are available in the recruitment pack.
Applicants are asked to submit a CV and a covering letter to be considered. Full details are within the CEO Recruitment Pack.
Registered Charity
11 - 20
Supporting bereaved families with care, compassion and hope across the West Midlands
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First Give
First Give is a national charity that partners with secondary schools to inspire and equip young people with the knowledge, confidence, and skills to drive change. Through our structured programmes, students explore social issues, connect with charities, and take tangible steps to improve their community.
Empowering and equipping young people to meaningfully contribute to their community is a first step to addressing many of the challenges we face at this time of social disconnection and division. Our vision is of a more generous society where everyone is willing and able to give their time, money and skills to the causes they care about.
The Route to a Million Campaign
This is an exciting time for First Give, as we seek to expand and diversify our fundraising streams into Corporate and HNWI. To support this, we are launching the Route to A Million campaign in March, aiming to raise an additional £1.5 million over the next 3 years on top of our forecast income. The campaign is supported by a newly recruited campaign board, and the new Head of Philanthropy and Partnerships will spearhead the work required to achieve this target.
Head of Philanthropy and Partnerships
We are seeking a dynamic, strategic and entrepreneurial Head of Philanthropy and Partnerships to supercharge First Give’s next phase of income growth. This is a pivotal role at the heart of our mission, offering the opportunity to shape and deliver a multi‑year fundraising strategy that fuels real, measurable impact for young people and society as a whole. First Give is a small charity, with a growing fundraising team and big ambitions. You will therefore be someone who thrives in a start-up environment, brings new ideas to the table and is comfortable leading a brand-new team.
As the senior leader for all income streams, you will own and drive our major donor programme; unlock new philanthropic partnerships; and build a talented team across other income streams to achieve ambitious goals. Working closely with the Director and our emerging Campaign Board, you will play critical role in growing our £1m+ annual income, deepening donor engagement and building the culture, systems and relationships that will propel First Give into its next phase of expansion.
This is an exciting opportunity for an exceptional fundraiser who thrives in a values‑driven, high‑ambition environment and wants to make a lasting contribution to a fast‑growing education charity.
Contract: Full time (35 hours per week), Permanent
Salary: £60K (+£2K London weighting if applicable)
Location: This is a hybrid contract. The successful candidate will be expected to work from our London office or attend in-person meetings and host donors at school Final events as required. The remainder of the week can typically be worked remotely, with flexibility as required.
The students we work with come from a diverse range of backgrounds, and so do we. We want to foster a diverse and inclusive culture, to empower our teams to achieve our vision drawing on the broadest possible range of experiences. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates from minoritised groups currently underrepresented on our executive team, particularly black and minority ethnic and disabled candidates.
Please download the candidate pack for more details, and don't hesitate to get in touch if you'd like a chat about the role or any reasonable adjustments we can make before applying: contact details provided in the candidate pack.
Registered Charity
6 - 10
Creating opportunities where young people are inspired and empowered to give their time, money or skills to charities and causes that they care about
