Charity development manager jobs

Community Hub Manager 

Based: Parcel Terrace, Derby 

Salary: £18,579.60 (£15.88ph) 

Hours: 22.5 hrs per week

This is an exciting opportunity for you to join the YMCA; a charity at the heart of the community in Derby and Derbyshire. We are committed to helping people at times of need, regardless of gender, race, ability or faith/belief. Our values to Protect, Trust, Hope and Persevere underpin all of our services across the county. 

We’re looking for someone who is passionate about people and community—someone who thrives on creating welcoming spaces where everyone feels they belong. You’ll be driven by a genuine desire to make a difference, helping to bring YMCA Derbyshire’s vision of thriving individuals and communities to life. You’ll have a natural ability to connect with others, inspire your team, and build strong partnerships that help the Hub reach its full potential. 

You’ll be a hands-on and proactive leader who can balance heart with head—just as comfortable supporting a person using our community pantry as you are managing budgets or ensuring we are compliant with Health and Safety.

Someone with a keen eye for detail, great organisational skills, and the confidence to make things happen. Above all, you’ll share our belief that everyone deserves the chance to flourish in body, mind, and spirit—and you’ll bring energy, empathy, and positivity to everything you do. 

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Sister Circle to join our team as Programme Lead for Early Years and Parenthood, supporting women and families through our Maternity Mates Programme in North East London. Sister Circle is a women-led charity with 45 years' experience of advancing health equity and justice for women from diverse communities. Rooted in our local communities, we work to ensure women and families receive compassionate, accessible and culturally informed support.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about women’s health and early years to join a growing organisation and play a key role in developing and strengthening our perinatal and postnatal offer.

We would love to hear from you if:

• You have experience working in early years, with knowledge of infant feeding, nutrition and perinatal and infant health
• You have experience working and engaging with diverse community groups and are confident leading and facilitating antenatal and postnatal group sessions
• You are comfortable working independently and travelling between community locations
• You have proven ability to project manage with a proactive and resourceful approach 

Job Title: Programme Lead (Early Parenthood), Maternity Mates North-East London.

Location: Hybrid (The Brady Arts and Community Centre, E1 5HU and other community locations across Tower Hamlets, Newham and Waltham Forest).

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Either Full Time/ 35 Hours per week or Part-Time 28 hours per week

Reports to: Project Manager, Maternity Mates North-East London

Salary: £29,000-£32,000 (pro rata for 4 days £23,000-£25,600)

If you are have experience working in early years and  parenthood, and are committed to improving women’s and maternal health, we would love to hear from you!

How to Apply

CV (maximum of 2 sides of A4) and Cover Letter (maximum 1 side A4). 

Closing Date: Midday Tuesday 20th January 2026.

Your covering letter will tell us why you would like this role, how your experience meets the role requirements and why you would like to join Sister Circle.

Applications without a covering letter and received after the deadline will not be considered.

This post is open to female applicants only as this is deemed a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) for this role under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

Contract: Permanent, 35 hours per week 

Salary: £26,660 to £31,000  

Location: Burford OX18 4PF 

Closing date: 21/01/2026 

Interview date: 02/02/2026 

Do you want to turn adrenaline into animal welfare? 

At Blue Cross, we believe every pet deserves a healthy life in a happy home. We are looking for a passionate Challenge Events Officer to help us make that happen—one marathon, muddy obstacle course, and skydive at a time. 

This isn’t just about marketing and logistics; it’s about inspiring ordinary people to do extraordinary things for pets in need. 

More about the role 

As our Challenge Events Officer, you will be the driving force behind our third-party events portfolio. You will be the person who rallies the troops for the iconic London Marathon and recruits everyday heroes to take on challenges that change lives. 

Reporting to the Community and Events Manager, you will be responsible for the full lifecycle of the fundraiser experience - from the moment they see an ad to the moment they cross the finish line. 

What you’ll be doing 

• Championing the portfolio: You will take full ownership of our third-party challenge events, including managing our presence at major events like the London Marathon. 

• Recruiting our heroes: You will develop and execute creative marketing plans to recruit participants using social media, paid advertising, and by engaging with our public-facing centres, hospitals, and shops. 

• The ultimate cheerleader: You will design and deliver a sector-leading "stewardship journey." Your goal is to ensure every fundraiser feels supported, motivated, and maximized in their fundraising efforts. 

• Managing the money: You will deliver and manage income and expenditure budgets, ensuring we stay on track and transparent in our financial reporting. 

• Always Improving: You will review current processes and analyze fundraising activities with a sharp focus on improving Return on Investment (ROI). 

• Staying ahead of the pack: You will research and benchmark our activity against the charity sector to ensure Blue Cross remains competitive and innovative. 

• Innovating: You will help develop, implement, and evaluate new fundraising concepts to keep our offers fresh and exciting. 

• Collaborating: You will work hand-in-hand with internal teams to ensure our marketing, recruitment, and supporter journeys are seamless. 

• Upholding standards: You will ensure all challenge event activities follow best practices and compliance. 

About you:  

This role requires a highly organised individual with a passion for fundraising. The ability to manage multiple projects whilst consistently meeting deadlines is essential. 

Experience in developing fundraising reports, managing income and expenditure budgets. Strong communication and a collaborative spirit are key, as is a creative mind for developing fundraising strategies. Flexibility for occasional travel and out of hours work is required. 

Essential qualifications, skills, and experience 

• Proven experience working in challenge event fundraising

• Demonstrable experience in researching, planning, delivering and evaluating a range of challenge event fundraising activities. 

• The ability to develop and deliver marketing plans to recruit third party challenge event participants through a variety of channels. 

• The ability to develop and execute an inspiring stewardship journey to maximise income generation.

• Experience of budget management including income and expenditure. 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with a variety of stakeholders (donors, sponsors, participants, volunteers, team members)

• Ability to lead on and manage a variety of projects with simultaneous priorities 

• A full driving licence is required 

• The ability to demonstrate, apply and understand our key Blue Cross Values

Desirable qualifications, skills, and experience 

• Experience in obtaining corporate sponsorship for challenge events

• Experience working with fundraising databases (D365) and MS office suite to manage donor data, create reports and communicate effectively

• The ability to thrive in independent and collaborative environments 

• A creative and innovative mind for developing marketing, stewardship and development strategies

How to apply  

Click the apply button below and complete the online application process before the closing date on 21/01/2026.  

Ready to hit the ground running? Apply today and help us change lives. 

Blue Cross benefits    

Our people are the most important part of delivering our purpose. If it weren’t for their amazing efforts and commitment, we wouldn’t be able to make the difference that we do today.  In return, we want to provide you with the best working environment we can.

With a wide range of perks aimed at enhancing your life both inside and outside of work, you'll 
thrive in a supportive and rewarding environment. 

Our generous benefits package includes:   

• 38 days per year, increasing to 43 with service (including bank holidays). For part-time roles, holiday entitlement is calculated pro-rata. 

• Pension scheme with enhanced employer contribution  

• Life assurance  

• Unlimited access to an employee assistance programme 

• Programmes for physical and mental wellbeing support 

• Free access to GP via MetLife 

• Recognition scheme 

• Annual volunteer days  

• Claim for professional fees 

• Charity worker discounts across a variety of retailers.  

We want you to feel valued and supported throughout your career with us. For more details on our benefits and to see how we invest in our team, visit the 'Why Work for Us' page on our website. 

To read more about the benefits Blue Cross has to offer, please visit the 'why work for us' page on our website.  

You will play a key role as, together, we provide direct support to children and families, unite services and professionals and campaign to change the system.

Seriously ill children and their families deserve the chance to live a full life, supported by care that enables them to thrive.

But for many, it’s a lonely and isolating experience. That’s why we’re here. To make sure that no one has to face living through their child’s short life – and death – alone.

Together we support families through difficult times, offering lifeline practical, emotional and financial help.

Together we unite our sector. We help professionals and services to pool their knowledge and expertise, to deliver outstanding children’s palliative care.

Together we campaign to make sure that seriously ill children and their families get the care and support they need, when and where they need it.

Supporting, uniting, campaigning, together.

We are Together for Short Lives

As our Digital Communications Manager, you will:

• manage a programme to develop and refresh our digital communications channels so that they meet the needs of our audiences with the best possible user experience and accessibility
• work closely with stakeholders in managing this programme, overseeing budgets, issues and risks; internally, this will include chairing our cross-organisational Digital Communications Operations Group; externally, this will include managing our relationships with the agencies that provide our platforms
• conduct user needs and user acceptance testing for new developments to our digital communications channels, including our website
• manage our internal process for planning our day-to-day digital communications, making sure we schedule and publish a balanced and compelling array of content across our channels
• be our in-house expert on digital communications, working with and advising colleagues to create content across our platforms – including our website, social media channels and our email communications with members and supporters

You will have:

• excellent leadership and communication skills
• experience of managing stakeholders, budgets and risks
• experience of successfully implementing improvements to digital communications channels
• a deep understanding of how different social media channels operate, which audiences they reach, and how they can be used most effectively
• a track record of communicating successfully across a range of digital channels – and supporting and empowering others to do so.

How to apply:

If you are interested in applying for this post, please follow the link to our website to download and complete the application form. CVs will not be accepted. We regret that at this stage we can only consider candidates who have the right to work in the UK.

The Role

Nottingham Contemporary is a leading centre of contemporary art in Europe, and among the largest spaces of its kind in the UK. We have an exciting vacancy for a Development Coordinator to join our dynamic and supportive Development team, to assist with securing funding for the future of our organisation. As Development Coordinator, you will support the Senior Development Manager and Director to achieve our ambitious fundraising strategy. You will be a pivotal member of the team, undertaking tasks across administration, research, project and events management, and high-level writing.

Your main accountabilities will include:

• Providing administrative oversight of key areas related to gaining income from a wide range of sources, including but not limited to trusts and foundations, individual donors, and corporate giving (including from commercial galleries).

• Researching, drafting and preparing timely project and funding report templates and reports.

• Supporting the Director and Senior Development Manager in strategically cultivating and stewarding individual donors, as well as corporate and strategic partners.

• Undertaking prospect research, including due diligence of individual donors, researching opportunities for funding through Trusts and Foundations, and identifying relevant local and national government grant schemes.

• Supporting the planning, drafting and submission of grant applications and funding reports, with the aim of leading on select applications and reports over time.

• Supporting the planning and delivering of a high-quality programme of supporter, VIP and external events.

The Person

This is an exciting opportunity to gain experience in fundraising for a renowned arts organisation, and we’re looking for someone who is proactive and enthusiastic for the challenge! Your ability to be adaptable, calm, and to manage a busy workload will be vital when administering bids, preparing reports, and researching donors and funding opportunities. A team player, you’ll enjoy working collaboratively and supportively with internal colleagues and external stakeholders. You’ll have excellent written and verbal communication, and your strong organisational and project management skills will come in handy when managing cross-team funding applications and organising events for donors, funders and prospects.

You don’t need experience in fundraising to apply to this role. We understand the benefit of other skills and experience, and are excited to hear from those with transferable skills such as high-level writing, project management, administration, research, events management, customer service or commercial sales. If you don’t meet all of the criteria but are interested in the role, please do consider applying.

Closing Date: Monday 9 February 2026, 10am

Interview Date: Monday 23 February 2026

The National Gallery is seeking a dynamic professional to lead the delivery of a responsive Information Systems Service Desk and ITSM platform, ensuring exceptional support for National Gallery employees and contractors across on site and remote environments.

This role is pivotal to maintaining the availability and reliability of user facing IT systems, aligning them with the evolving needs of the business. A strong emphasis is placed on service delivery excellence, driving continuous improvement through analysis of service call history, trends, and response rates. Insights from this data will shape resource allocation and inform enhancements to IT infrastructure, ensuring the National Gallery information systems continue to meet organisational requirements and deliver value.

The successful candidate will coordinate with various departments across the Gallery including the IS team, working closely with both technical and non-technical teams to provide a reliable, responsive, and proactive service experience.

This is a hybrid role, with on-site presence required in line with business needs.

Scottish Opera is Scotland’s national opera company and the country’s largest performing arts organisation. Founded in 1962 to make opera accessible to all, the company presents productions of international acclaim, from early works to world premieres. Performances are designed to be inclusive, with supertitles, audio-described and dementia-friendly shows, free and discounted tickets for under-26s, refugees, asylum seekers and schools, and touring productions reaching communities across Scotland. 

The charity is looking for an experienced fundraiser to lead the team across a period of maternity leave. The Individual Giving team look after donors across philanthropy, corporate, members and legators. Internally this role is called the Head of Individual Giving, the job title has been amended for this selection process to reflect the broader remit of the role beyond regular donors.

The post holder will, in conjunction with the Director of Development, set and embed Scottish Operas Individual Giving strategy and will personally solicit gifts and steward key donors, whilst supporting and overseeing the work of the Individual Giving team. 

There are some fantastic projects in the works that Scottish Opera can use to engage donors, and there is brilliant internal buy in and understanding of fundraising. Income performance is strong, so there are solid foundations from which to test and trial new ideas.

This role has wide ranging appeal. Scottish Opera are happy to consider candidates for whom this role might be an exciting step up to managing multiple income streams beyond one specialist area, but equally this would be an engaging role for an experienced Head of looking to work in an exciting arts charity, taking their income success to the next level.

Working within an arts and culture charity would be helpful for the candidate to have but isn't essential.

Application notes 

Please download the Candidate Info Pack provided for further information about the role, timelines and next steps.

To progress your application, please contact Jo at THINK Recruitment to organise an informal screening call. Please note, we cannot shortlist candidates who have not had a screening call so please allow enough time to have a call before the closing date.

If you need assistance with downloading the pack, please contact our team and we will support you.

Closing date for applications: Midnight Monday 12th January 

Hours: 30–37.5 hours per week (4 or 5 days), Monday–Friday

Wealden Citizens Advice (WCA) is looking for a passionate and proactive Advice Services Manager to lead our Crowborough office. This is an exciting opportunity to support and empower local people, particularly those facing disadvantage, by ensuring they have access to free, confidential, and impartial advice when they need it most.

Wealden Citizens Advice is an independent local charity and part of the national Citizens Advice network. Each year, we help over 4,000 residents across Wealden through our offices in Crowborough, Hailsham, and Uckfield, as well as through outreach services and digital channels. We’re here for everyone – whatever the problem. From benefits and debt to housing, employment, immigration, and energy advice, we help people find a way forward. Our insights and research also influence change at both local and national levels.

Our vision is to make advice and information more accessible to everyone in Wealden — especially those in hard-to-reach or disadvantaged communities. By helping people understand their rights and access the support they’re entitled to, we promote wellbeing, community cohesion, and a fairer society.

As part of the Citizens Advice network, we are:

• Free, independent, confidential, and impartial
• Committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion
• Guided by integrity, compassion, and respect
• Dedicated to continuous improvement and community impact

You’ll lead the day-to-day operations of our Crowborough Advice Service, managing a team of around 30 volunteer advisers who deliver a high-quality, client-focused, multi-channel advice service. This is a varied and rewarding role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, people-focused environment and is passionate about helping others.

• You’ll ensure effective service delivery across face-to-face, phone, text, and email channels
• Coach, develop, and support volunteer advisers to maintain high advice standards
• Oversee service quality, compliance, and performance targets
• Work collaboratively with our management team across Wealden to develop and improve services
• Contribute to local research and campaigns to address the root causes of client issues

We’re looking for someone who is:

• A motivational leader, able to inspire and support volunteers
• Highly organised, adaptable, and solution-focused
• Comfortable working collaboratively across teams and services
• Empathetic, approachable, and committed to delivering the best outcomes for clients

• Experience as a Citizens Advice Generalist Adviser or in the Social Care sector (minimum 2 years preferred but not essential)
• Experience managing or coordinating teams in an advice or community service setting
• A good understanding of equality, diversity, and inclusion in service delivery
• Strong IT and data management skills

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Crowborough Generalist Advice Service and associated projects
• Recruit, train, and support volunteers in partnership with our District Administrator & Training Team
• Oversee casework quality, performance, and compliance with Citizens Advice standards
• Ensure accurate recording of client data, case notes, and outcomes
• Maintain Health & Safety and Data Protection standards within the office
• Contribute to service development, audits, and research & campaigns work
• Support and participate in management team meetings and cross-office initiatives

What We Offer

• A supportive, inclusive, and friendly team culture
• Opportunities for professional development and ongoing training
• Flexible working arrangements (4 or 5 days per week)
• The chance to make a tangible difference in people’s lives every day

Wealden Citizens Advice is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities, and particularly from groups currently underrepresented in our workforce.

Position: Payroll Manager
Type: Part-time (28 hours a week), permanent
Location: Office-based in in London with flexibility to work remotely
Salary: £35,417* (FTE £44,339*) per annum plus excellent benefits
Salary Band and Job Family: Band 3, Profession/ Technical

* You will start at our entry point salary of £35,417 (FTE £44,339) per annum, increasing to £37,688 (FTE £47,110) after 6 months service and satisfactory performance and to £39,904 (FTE £49,881) after a further 6 months.

About us

We make sure people living with MS are at the centre of everything we do. And it’s this commitment that unites us across the UK.

Our strategy is based on what people affected by MS have told us is important to them. It gives us a clear and determined focus.

Our work is based on the hopes and aspirations of our MS community. Together we campaign at all levels, fund ground-breaking research and provide award winning support and information.

Our people are our greatest asset and the key to our success. We offer a vibrant, progressive working environment where you'll be able to make a difference.

About this job

Please note we will also consider alternative part time arrangements such as three days a week (21 hours per week).

We’re looking for a knowledgeable and people-focused Payroll Manager to lead our payroll service and help make sure every colleague is paid accurately, on time, and with confidence.

Based in our London office (with flexible remote working), you’ll take the lead on all aspects of payroll delivery, overseeing the i-Trent system you will work closely with colleagues across HR, Finance and the wider organisation. You’ll oversee the monthly payroll process end-to-end, making sure everything runs smoothly.

In this role, you’ll play a key part in creating a supportive and inclusive experience for our colleagues, offering clear, friendly payroll advice and helping colleagues understand their pay, benefits and pensions. You’ll also mentor and support a Payroll Advisor, helping them grow and succeed in their role.

You’ll have:

• Strong experience managing payroll in a complex organisation, with in-depth knowledge of payroll, pensions, tax and statutory requirements
•  A proven track record of delivering accurate monthly payrolls, reconciliations, deductions and year-end processes with very low error rates
• Confidence managing HMRC requirements including RTI submissions, auto-enrolment, P11Ds, P45s and P60s
• Experience turning payroll data into clear, meaningful reports and insights for managers and senior stakeholders
• Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to spot issues early and find practical, people-centred solutions
• The ability to provide clear, approachable payroll advice to colleagues at all levels, including senior leaders
• Experience working with HR and payroll systems (ideally iTrent), including supporting system improvements and reporting
• A collaborative mindset and the ability to build positive relationships across teams
• Experience mentoring or supporting others, with a genuine interest in helping people develop and do their best work
• A full membership (or equivalent) of the Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals and a commitment to continuous learning
• Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a high level of integrity and confidentiality

This is a great opportunity to use your payroll expertise in a role where your work directly supports colleagues and contributes to a charity making a real difference.

More information about our job opportunities and how to apply can be found on our MS Society website.

Closing date for applications: 9:00 on Monday 26 January 2026

Interested?

PLEASE PRESS THE 'HOW TO APPLY' BUTTON FOR MORE INFORMATION.

Equal Opportunities 
We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and or from ethnic minority backgrounds.

We’d be grateful if you downloaded and completed the equality and diversity monitoring form and submit it with your application. 

Disability Confident Employer 
We’re a Disability Confident Employer and we’re committed to promoting equality and diversity.

You can ask for reasonable adjustments as part of both our recruitment and new starter on-boarding processes.

If you need any help or adjustments to apply for this role, please contact us. You can also ask for the application materials to be sent to you in a different format. Such as for them to be sent to you by email or in a larger word format.

More about our employee benefits:
We have a wide range of employee benefits including (but not limited to): 

Encouraging work life balance

• 38 days paid annual leave (including bank holidays), pro-rata for part-time
• More annual leave entitlement, based on length of employment
• Smart working options (with the opportunity to work remotely and find a smart working pattern that suits both you and us) 
• Flexible working options 

Caring for you and your family 

• Generous sick pay entitlement
• More sick pay entitlement, based on length of employment 
• Opportunity to buy and sell annual leave in each calendar year 
• Free access to a GP virtually 24 hours a day/7 days a week allowing you unlimited advice, reassurance and where appropriate diagnosis 
• Enhanced leave for new parents 
• Free access to a confidential 24 hours a day/7 days a week helpline service for both you and your family with a specialist range of support and information
• Special leave options (such as up to 5 days paid leave for domestic or personal emergencies a year)
• 10 days paid disability leave a year, pro-rata for part-time 
• 10 days paid carers’ leave a year, pro-rata for part-time 
• Cycle to work scheme 
• Death in service scheme
• New family-friendly benefits, including paid leave:
  • In the event of miscarriage or still birth 
  • To support fertility treatments
  • For antenatal appointments for both parents

Thinking about your finances 

• Enhanced salary sacrifice pension scheme
• Discounted season ticket loan and interest-free emergency loans
• Give as you earn to support other charities of your choice before tax
• New employee portal including lifestyle savings vouchers and personal wellbeing

Enriching your life at work

• Personalised development plans with a wide range of training courses and opportunities to source additional training options with your line manager
• Yearly internal apprenticeship opportunities
• New, modern offices that embrace working together both in-person and remotely 
• Various opportunities to influence how we internally operate (including surveys, and focus and committee groups) 
• Active and supportive internal employee networking groups for collaboration and peer support 
• 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering for MS Society activities during normal working hours (such as fundraising events, or campaigning in the local community) 
• 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering with other charities during normal

Safeguarding 
We’re committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone who uses our services and we come into contact with.

This is regardless of Gender, Race, Disability, Sexual orientation, Religion or belief, Pregnancy, Gender reassignment.

We recognise our particular responsibility to make sure vulnerable adults and children are protected.

We have measures in place to protect everyone we come into contact with from abuse and maltreatment of all kinds.

Your right to work in the UK 
You must have the right to work in the UK to work in paid employment with us. You’ll need to share documents showing you’re eligible to work in the UK if we offer you employment.

You can find the UK visas and permits granting you the right to work in the UK on the UK Government website. We currently don’t have a Sponsor Licence agreement with the Home Office and aren’t able to support you with your visa applications.

No agencies please.

We are looking for someone with great communication and project development skills to join us as a LiveLife Project Coordinator. Joining a busy and highly effective team, this role will help deliver two major programmes of work for Lingen Davies. With a primary focus on cancer awareness raising to address health inequalities (early diagnosis, cancer screening and prevention), we use a range of activities and settings to effectively engage with the public and target communities. This work is focussed in the following areas:

• Cancer Champions Project (focus on Telford). Working in partnership colleagues, along with NHS Shropshire Telford &Wrekin, and Qube, to deliver and maintain the Telford component of the project.
• LiveLife community cancer awareness programme. Our Lingen Davies community health promotion initiative, bringing cancer awareness to communities across the region.

Opportunities and demand for our projects are growing, and we’re looking for a capable, enthusiastic and self-motivated person, who is passionate about improving health outcomes across our community. If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you.

Please note, this role involves significant travel across our region. Therefore, a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential.

Birthrights is recruiting a Campaigns and Policy Manager to help drive transformative change in maternity care. This is a powerful opportunity to shape national policy and campaigns that centre human rights, racial justice and the lived experiences of women and birthing people.

Reporting to the CEO, you will lead our policy and campaigns strategy, shaping how we influence government, the NHS, regulators and professional bodies. You will identify leverage points for change, develop strong and persuasive policy positions, and deliver bold, creative campaigns that challenge harmful practice and shift power. Working closely with our legal, information & advice, training and communications teams, you will ensure our policy and campaigning work is grounded in evidence, lived experience and human rights law.

You will also contribute strategically to Communities Imagine — a core organisational initiative rooted in racial justice, community leadership and a radical re-imagining of maternity care — while working alongside and supporting dedicated roles focused on its delivery.

Birthrights is a small but mighty charity with a national profile and a strong track record of influencing maternity policy and practice. We offer flexible, remote working, a supportive team culture and generous benefits.

If you are a values-driven campaigner with a passion for racial justice, reproductive justice and human rights, we would love to hear from you.

Closing date: 12 noon on Monday 26th January – please refer to the candidate pack for full details.

World Veterinary Service – Major Donor Manager
Location: Remote or hybrid, with monthly meetings at Dorset office and regular travel for meetings with donors.
Salary: £40,000-£45,000 per annum.
Contract: Permanent, full-time hours. 

Worldwide Veterinary Service – which helps animals in places where no one else can - is seeking a passionate, proactive and relationships-driven Major Donor Manager to support the growth of their major giving programme.

Worldwide Veterinary Service (WVS) champions animal welfare around the world, sending vets where they are needed most, providing expert veterinary training in hard-to-reach places, and shipping urgent aid supplies worldwide. Last year they treated over 103,000 animals, trained over 2,800 vets and vaccinated over 1.2 m dogs against rabies.

Reporting to the Head of Philanthropy, this role offers an exciting and unique opportunity to shape a vital income stream from the ground up - identifying, cultivating, and stewarding high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) who are motivated by global animal welfare. You will be responsible for developing and delivering a major donor strategy to grow the pipeline of prospective HNWIs and building compelling cultivation and stewardship journeys, including bespoke proposals, events and communications. You will also manage a portfolio of warm and cold prospects with the aim of generating five- and six-figure gifts over time.

The ideal candidate will be a skilled communicator - someone who thrives on building authentic partnerships and translating complex global work into powerful donor propositions.  You’ll be excited by the task of growing something new and ready to work collaboratively as part of a small but ambitious philanthropy team. While the primary focus is on major donors, the post-holder will also provide support across other philanthropic income streams - particularly corporate partnerships and trusts and foundations - contributing to ambitious fundraising goals. Finally, candidates for this role must be adaptable and comfortable working with ambiguity and the dynamic, fast-moving environment of this growing charity.

This is an ideal role for an experienced fundraising professional who is ready for their next challenge and wants to make lasting improvements to the lives of animals around the world.

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

Closing date: Monday 26 January.

Grants Manager

We are seeking an experienced grants professional to manage and develop a portfolio of funding that supports equity in palliative care and disability.

Position: Grants Manager

Salary: £58,177 per annum

Location: Hybrid, London

Hours: Part time. Full time options may be available by combining with another Trust role - Flexible working options may include working from home, compressed hours or term time working.

Contract: Permanent

Benefits: Generous pension scheme with a 12% employer contribution, life assurance, income protection, private health and dental cover, annual health checks, employee assistance support and a strong focus on work life balance.

Closing date: 12pm, Tuesday 20 January 2026

Interview dates: 26th, 28th, 29th January – first round interviews, online. 3rd February – second round interviews, in person at offices in Victoria.

About the role

This is an important role within an established charitable trust focused on equity, particularly in palliative care and disability across the UK and Africa. You will manage grants from initial assessment through to monitoring and learning, while building strong and supportive relationships with funded partners.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing a portfolio of grants including assessment, award and ongoing monitoring
• Building positive and supportive relationships with applicants and funded organisations
• Undertaking due diligence and assessing organisational capability and need
• Preparing clear summaries, papers and funding recommendations
• Monitoring progress, reviewing reports and identifying learning and impact
• Identifying opportunities to strengthen projects and support grantees
• Contributing to the development and improvement of grant making processes and systems
• Deputising for the Head of Programmes when required

About you

You will bring experience of grant making and a thoughtful, analytical approach to funding decisions, alongside strong interpersonal skills.

You will be able to demonstrate:

• Experience of grant making or managing grant programmes
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess information objectively
• Excellent relationship building and communication skills
• Good judgement, curiosity and the ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Empathy and a genuine commitment to working with people with lived experience of illness, disability and bereavement

About the organisation

The Trust is an independent funder working in the UK and Africa, with a clear ambition to achieve equity in palliative care and improve the lives of disabled children and young people. It operates as part of a wider family of charitable trusts and is based in shared offices in central London. The organisation is known for its inclusive culture, flexible working approach and strong commitment to staff wellbeing.

Guaranteed interview scheme
The organisation is committed to inclusion and accessibility. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role will be guaranteed an interview, supporting the removal of barriers within recruitment processes.

Use of AI in applications
Applications are reviewed by people, not systems. While AI tools may be used in a supportive way, applicants are encouraged to present their skills, experience and values authentically and in their own voice.

Other roles you may have experience of could include; Grants Officer, Programme Manager, Funding Manager, Trusts Manager, Philanthropy Manager, Senior Grants Officer, Programme Officer, Impact and Learning Manager, Funding and Partnerships Manager.

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

The Purpose of the role is to lead in the day to day operational management of Vincentian Care Plus (VCP) through effective leadership and delivery of high quality care within the framework of Care Quality Commission’s Fundamental Standards of Care.

The Registered Manager will be accountable and will be working closely with the Chief Executive Officer to encompass the management of all services within the organisation’s policies and procedures.

To provide high quality homecare services that support the rights of the individual to live the lives they choose as far as they are able, and deliver the service as per the contract requirements of Westminster City Council.

To lead and promote VCP’s philosophy, values, aims and approach in providing high quality homecare services.

To efficiently manage the day to day running of the business, allocating resources and monitoring performance to deliver high quality homecare services within the agreed budget.

To manage all aspects of the staff team and provide sound leadership to ensure staff are clear about their respective duties and responsibilities and have the support they need to carry out their roles safely.

Manage the Safety and Quality of the Organisation

· Ensure that the service meets all the quality control requirements to remain compliant at all times.

· Be responsible for the safe delivery of the service in line with legislative requirements and the organisation’s policy and procedures.

· Ensure that all Safeguarding and Health & Safety legislation requirements are adhered to at all times.

· Promote safe working practices under the Mental Capacity Act, Pan-London Safeguarding procedures and general medication management.

· Closely work with the Compliance and Quality Manager to implement, maintain and resolve complaints and incidents within agreed procedures.

· Undertake training and development to keep up to date with the law, best practice and changes in organisation policy, applying this knowledge to day to day management and delivery of care.

· Understand and monitor health and safety in the workplace and in the field.

· Maintain full and accurate records and reporting systems in accordance with legal requirements to ensure the effective running of the organisation.

· Carry out investigations relating to the quality of the service and use findings to make improvements.

· Be prepared to work flexibly to ensure the safe delivery of the service.

Provide a Good Service to the Client

• Promote the rights of each client and keep their wishes at the centre of their care and support.
• Make sure that prior to each service commencing, a client assessment and risk assessment with the client, and/or their chosen representatives, has been completed including what the client needs and would like to achieve from their care and support.
• Make sure a written individually tailored care and support plan has been created and agreed, that respects the client’s wishes and promotes their dignity and privacy. Agree appropriate risk control measures to reduce identified risks.
• Provide the client, and where appropriate their representatives, with information about the service so that they are clear about what to expect and how they can raise any concerns.
• Apply excellent communication skills with client, their families and representatives, staff and other health and social care professionals to deliver high quality homecare services.
• Keep all information about client and their families secure and confidential.

Leadership

· To fulfil all duties as Registered Manager in accordance with Care Quality Commission requirements.

· To work with the CEO in developing ideas, initiatives and practices and to share in the monitoring process.

· Actively participate in the growth and development of the Charity, through maximising funding and marketing opportunities.

· Manage the finance of the Charity by fully understanding the current financial status and working within the budget constraints to ensure the budget is met at all times.

· Oversee all administrative systems to ensure factual, accurate information is held and that all computerised and manual records are up to date.

· To attend meetings and provide regular reports.

· To ensure that relevant legislation and registration requirements are complied with and to deal with any concerns.

· To initiate the implementation and on-going review of Policies and Procedures and Quality Standards of Care.

· To build good working relationships with Local Authorities, Agencies and peer groups to support the development of the Charity, and develop and maintain contacts with relevant Statutory and Voluntary Agencies as well as Social and Health Care Agencies.

· To maintain professional accountability for:

o care delivered

o care premises and resources

o training and supervisions to staff providing care

· To be accountable and responsible for the provision of care throughout the operational day.

· To ensure that care delivery is based on currently accepted best practice that can demonstrate resident assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation to meet the residents’ needs holistically, is person centred and that all care is evidenced based.

· Initiate and maintain effective Care planning, Quality Assurance Management, Complaints Management, Risk, Health and Safety Management, and evidence based care audits for the service.

· Maintain all necessary documentation with regard to confidentiality and the Data Protection Act and uphold effective and accurate record keeping by ensuring high standards of record and report writing are maintained.

· Demonstrate and lead by example in the delivery of care and effective use of resources.

Staff Management

· To be responsible for and manage a team of office and care staff within a budgeted establishment ensuring appropriate skill mix to maintain the high care standards.

· Lead the staff team to provide a high standard of person centred care based on a Vincentian ethos and philosophy of care, which recognises and respects the dignity of each resident as a unique individual.

· Manage the effective recruitment, induction, training and performance of the office and field staff teams.

· Identify ongoing training needs and ensure staff are up to date with current best practice.

· To take part in training opportunities in the Vincentian tradition of working and to promote these values to all members of staff.

· To promote a teamwork approach through strong leadership in an open and friendly working environment.

· Be responsible for the on–call rota.

· Actively promote, develop and maintain an environment, which encourages lifelong learning with staff.

· Work closely with the Compliance and Quality Manager to ensure that all staff undertake the mandatory training requirements. Ensure that Evidence Based Practice (EBP) is used to deliver high standards of care.

· Participate in the training and development of all staff. Assume the role of facilitator for the staff, providing support for supervision/continual professional development.

· Identify own learning needs and take responsibility for own professional development 

Additional Information

· The post holder must at all times carry out their responsibilities with due regard to the Charity’s Equal Opportunities Statement.

· Work in line with the Charity’s Safeguarding People from Abuse Policy and Whistle Blowing Policy to ensure that people are kept safe at all times.

· Confidentiality of residents to be maintained at all times.

· The post holder must carry out their responsibilities with due regard to the non-smoking environment of the Charity.

· An understanding of administering medicines.

· The post holder must respect the confidentiality of data stored electronically and by other means in line with the Data Protection Act and GDPR.

· The service is committed to the principle that no member of staff should work on average more than 48 hours per week. Staff who do exceed this limit need to complete an opt out form. Any member of staff who undertakes work outside the Home, regardless of whether they exceed 48 hours or not, must inform their manager of this in writing.

Genuine Occupational Requirement

We are a Charity which unpins its values and ethos from the teachings and example of St Vincent de Paul and Louise de Marillac, who co-founded the Daughters of Charity of St Vincent de Paul in 1633. Although we employ people of all faiths and none, we require that all employees learn about the Vincentian values which is the driving force of the charity.

The above list is not exclusive or exhaustive and the post holder will be required to undertake such duties as may reasonably be expected within the scope and grading of the post. All members of staff are required to be professional, co-operative and flexible in line with the needs of the post.

Candidate Specification 

Essential Criteria 

Experience and skills

· Excellent leadership and management skills.

· Excellent communication skills. Experience of building positive working relationships with people who use services and their families, staff and other health and social care professionals.

· Excellent skills at building partnership working relations with commissioners and contracts monitoring officers building rapport and instilling trust.

· Ability to support client with all aspects of their daily living in a manner that respects their dignity, is non- judgmental and promotes their independence, choices and privacy.

· Experience of care services, risk assessment and person centred care and support.

· Experience of regulatory frameworks for Domiciliary services such as Care Standards and the Care Quality Commission.

· Effective strategic and operational planning of workloads so clients receive the services they expect.

· Financial management including budgetary control.

· Good administrative skills and computer literacy.

· Experience of managing and developing an effective staff team including recruitment, training, supporting and supervising staff.

· Ability to maintain clear written and electronic records and to follow statutory reporting procedures.

· Ability to implement Vincentian Care Plus’ policies, procedures, and instructions.

· Experience of managing the delivery of social care services as a registered manager (desirable).

· This list is not exhaustive and from time to time you may be required to undertake additional duties.

· This job description will be updated from time to time at the discretion of management in response to changing business needs.

Personal attributes

· Caring and compassionate towards people in need of care and support.

· Respect for people suffering from a range of medical conditions with different backgrounds and beliefs to your own.

· Strong commitment to non-discriminatory care practice.

· Commitment to respecting the rights of client at all times and to promoting their privacy, dignity and independence throughout their lives.

· Dedicated to governance and delivering high quality services.

· Self-motivated and keen to learn. Willing to seek guidance when needed and follow instructions.

· Excellent time keeper and reliable and professional.

Knowledge and understanding

· Good standard of education with good literacy and numeracy skills.

· Excellent understanding of the needs of people who require care and support at home and the provision of homecare services in line with best practice.

· Good understanding of the regulatory responsibilities of a Registered Manager and the law relating to domiciliary care services.

· Understanding of the tendering process and the ability to prepare tenders and deliver presentations to Commissioners.

· Must have NVQ L5 qualification in Leadership and Management Health and Social Care or equivalent, or be willing to work towards a relevant management qualification.

· Working knowledge of Safeguarding procedures in adult care, and how to recognise abuse.

· Understanding of systems to maintain confidentiality in relation to client, staff and the business.

· Knowledge of health and safety matters in relation to homecare services and risk management.

· Business Management degree (desirable).

Salary and Conditions of Service

The salient features of Conditions are as follows:

      You will be automatically entered into the Nest Pension Scheme after three months.

· All offers of appointment are subject to receiving satisfactory references and medical clearance and DBS checks.

All appointments are subject to a 6-month probationary period.

Further Information

We operate a no smoking policy.

We confirm our commitment to equal opportunities in all our activities.  It is intended that no job applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment on the grounds of political belief, sex, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, race, nationality, ethnic origin, religion or social class.  Selection and promotion criteria will be kept under review to ensure that individuals are treated on the basis of the job requirements and on their relevant personal merits, and are not disadvantaged by conditions or requirements, which cannot be shown to be justifiable.