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Hackney CVS is looking for a Development Manager to lead our Organisational Development work and strengthen support for the voluntary and community sector (VCS) across Hackney and the City of London.
This is a key role, overseeing a small team and shaping a high-quality, responsive offer of training, advice and capacity building for local organisations. You will work closely with VCS groups of all sizes, building trusted relationships and ensuring our support reflects the realities they face.
You will also connect insight from the sector with funders, partners and stakeholders, helping to improve access to resources and opportunities. Working across Hackney CVS, you will collaborate with colleagues to ensure our work is joined up, impactful and aligned with organisational priorities.
We are looking for someone with strong experience in organisational development within the VCS, with the ability to lead, build relationships and think strategically. A commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion is essential, particularly in supporting organisations led by and working with underrepresented communities.
If you’re interested in this exciting opportunity to shape how infrastructure support is delivered locally, we’d love to hear from you.
The role is offered for 3 days a week, on a 12 month fixed term basis, with the potential for extension subject to funding.
We support voluntary and community sector (VCS) organisations in Hackney and the City of London.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you looking to join a dedicated team working at pace to safeguard a nationally important heritage visitor attraction?
Birmingham Botanical Gardens has successfully secured over £18m against its £19.45m (RIBA3) capital investment project and has gathered significant momentum in its fundraising journey.
We are now heading into the corporate and individual giving phase of our fundraising strategy and are searching for a dynamic and successful Head of Fundraising and Development. Could this be you?
Job Purpose
The Head of Fundraising and Development will drive voluntary income and manage our fundraising and partnerships portfolio, supporting the stewardship of relationships with some of the UK’s biggest foundations and a range of corporate and individual supporters.
The role will manage new and existing relationships, prepare grant and awards applications and reporting, and evolve our corporate, public and individual giving to support the growth and diversification of our fundraising opportunities.
The successful candidate will be part of the Senior Leadership Team and demonstrate a strategic mindset and collaborative approach, alongside strong organisational skills and meticulous attention to detail. They must have experience in growing and diversifying income streams and converting new interest into long-term, sustainable, support.
Please visit our recruitment webpage for the full job pack.
We suggest that you read the full job description before applying. This can be found on the Birmingham Botanical Gardens website. If you have any questions, you can contact us before applying.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Church Engagement & Fundraising Officer
12-month Fixed Term Contract. Full Time, Home-based
Location: London and the South East of England
Salary: £44,500 per annum
About us
Christian Aid exists to create a world where everyone can live a full life, free from poverty. We are a global movement of people, churches and local organisations who passionately champion dignity, equality and justice worldwide. We are the changemakers, the peacemakers, the mighty of heart.
We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, and recognise the value this brings in forming strong, creative and high performing teams. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, and from those with experience from outside of the voluntary sector. And no, you don’t have to be Christian to work here – we encourage people of all faiths and none to apply. We just ask that everyone lives out our values of dignity, equality, justice and love. We value a good work-life balance, so we’re open to part-time and flexible working. We also offer hybrid working for our office-based colleagues. This is a homeworking role and you are expected to be in the London office once a month
About the role
Reporting in to the Church Engagement & Fundraising Advisor, the Church Engagement & Fundraising Officer will empower people and amplifying change by proactively identifying opportunities to inspire and equip a defined set of churches, groups, specialist volunteers,
and individuals.
The post-holder will foster relationships built on trust and openness, collaborating both across and outside the organisation to drive meaningful impact in fundraising and campaigning activities.
Some of the main areas of responsibilities of the Church Engagement & Fundraising Officer include:
About you
Who we are looking for:
Essential:
Desirable:
Further information
At Christian Aid we strive to be an inclusive and diverse employer and recognise the value that this brings in helping to build strong, creative and high performing teams.
We are actively encouraging racialised minorities, LGBTQ+, people with disabilities, returning parents or carers who are re-entering work after a career break, people with caring responsibilities, people from low socioeconomic backgrounds, women, and older workers to apply. This is because these groups are under-represented within our teams, especially at senior level, and we recognise and value the contributions members of these groups make to strong, creative and high performing teams.
We have a strong Christian ethos and we encourage applications from all faiths. Applicants will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of and sympathy with Christian Aid’s faith identity.
All successful candidates will require a DBS/police check appropriate to the role and location and a Counter Terrorism Sanction check as part of your clearance for commencing your role with us. We also participate in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information as part of the referencing process from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.
This role requires applicants to have the right to live and work in the country where this position is based and undertake the role that you have been offered. If you are successful and we make you an offer for the role, we will be required to conduct a right to work check on your immigration status in the UK. We will contact you regarding the documentation you will need to provide to evidence this.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Community Fundraiser (Covering North Liverpool, Southport, Knowsley & St Helens)
As part of our community team, you will place our supporters at the heart of everything you do by cultivating and stewarding relationships to provide a first-class experience. You are outgoing, independent, able to work instinctively, and confident in making approaches to garner new support. You will have the ability to translate our story to develop and inspire our volunteers and engage with a wide range of community contacts and high street corporates. You'll be joining the charity during an exciting period of growth, as we develop our community volunteer led income with the aim of increasing charity reach and recognition in pursuit of our team targets and goals.
Ideally you will have experience of working in a fundraising environment (paid or voluntary), or be able to demonstrate transferable skills within a customer-facing role, and the ability to manage relationships with a diverse range of people.
The role will be based at our Liverpool fundraising office. The option of hybrid/flexible working where appropriate can be considered.
A good knowledge of the area this role covers and a full driving licence and use of a car in order to travel between Clatterbridge sites and across the wider area is essential.
Preference would also be for the candidate to live within or close to the area the role covers.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Please note: This role is called Business Development Manager - Local Statutory Commissioners internally.
Age UK is looking for an experienced statutory funding professional play a vital role in supporting local Age UK federation partners to sustain and grow statutory income - including leading/supporting collaborative bids to regional/combined commissioners; creating and maintaining statutory commissioning knowledge hubs - with shared tools and knowledge; enabling access to quality third party support; providing 'critical friend' and other opportunity specific support through clear pathways and Service Level Agreements. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys enabling others to succeed, navigating complex commissioning environments, and turning collective effort into lasting impact for older people.
This role is one of two newly created Business Development Manager positions. While each post will have a distinct focus - one on local/regional commissioners and the other on national commissioners - the two managers will work closely to ensure strategic alignment and balanced workload across the portfolio.
This is a 24-month fixed term contract. There is potential for the role to become permanent depending on a review of business needs.
We operate a hybrid-working model, a blend of home and office working. This role will include regular days working from our London office - currently once a week on a Thursday and may involve occasional travel for meetings and cultivation events. Travel costs to the London office are the responsibility of the postholder and are not covered by the charity.
Age UK internal grade: 5L
Last date for applications Tuesday 16th June 2026.
Must haves:
The below competencies will be assessed at the indicated stage of the recruitment process:
Application = A, Interview = I, Test = T, Presentation = P
Experience
Skills and knowledge
Personal attributes
Great to haves:
The below competencies will be assessed at the indicated stage of the recruitment process:
Application = A, Interview = I, Test = T, Presentation = P
Experience
Skills and knowledge:
Please look at the attached job description for more information on the role responsibilities.
What we offer in return
Additional Information
Supporting statements and anonymisation
Candidates are expected to provide a supporting statement that explains how they meet the competencies annotated with an 'A' in the job description, to assess suitability for the position. Age UK acknowledges and accepts that AI may be used to support the application; we do expect candidates to personalise experience, knowledge and skills and failure to do so, may result in your application being rejected.
Please submit a Word version of your CV as it will be anonymised by our recruitment system when you apply for a role. Our system is unable to anonymise supporting statements and heavily formatted CVs. Please could you remove any personal information including your name before you upload to support our inclusive recruitment process. All equalities monitoring information is also anonymised and not shared with the hiring panel. Your name and address will only be known to us if invited for interview.
Equal opportunities & Disability Confident Scheme
Age UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. Age UK is a Disability Confident Scheme employer. Due to high numbers of applications received, Age UK reserves the right to limit the overall number of interviews offered, and therefore, it may not always be practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled people that meet the minimum criteria for the job.
Reasonable adjustments
Disabled job seekers can access reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. All requests for reasonable adjustments are considered on a case-by-case basis, in collaboration with the disabled job seeker to best meet their needs, by contacting the Recruitment Team. Disability disclosures will be kept confidential and only shared on a need-to-know basis to support the implementation of adjustments. Disclosures will not be used to inform hiring decisions.
Age UK is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children, from abuse and neglect. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment.
Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert at any time.
Age UK politely requests no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales. We do not accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.
For a full list of benefits please visit our website.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Grade: 6
Salary: £16,221 (£27,036 FTE)
Hours: 22.5 hours per week (days TBC)
Position type: Part-time, Permanent
Responsible to: Book Club Manager
Direct reports: None
Location: ShelterBox HQ, Truro, Cornwall (hybrid, mix of office and home)
ROLE PURPOSE:
This role is focused on supporting the growth of the ShelterBox Book Club. You'll help create engaging content and foster a community of passionate Book Club members. With a love of books and excellent customer service you'll create meaningful connections with members and steward them to becoming life-long Book Club members and ShelterBox supporters.
The successful candidate will join a friendly and ambitious team and play a key role in helping to make ShelterBox Book Club a household name. The role will seek to build awareness of ShelterBox Book Club, increase social engagement and build communities across our social channels.
This is an exciting role, full of variety and the chance to work on one of the charity sectors most innovative and unique products.
WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
We are looking for an enthusiastic book lover who cares about connecting with people and making a real difference in the world. They should be able to manage a busy and varied workload and work with a wide variety of people.
This is a perfect opportunity for someone wishing to develop their experience in the cross-section of fundraising and publishing. They will play a vital supportive role in delivering the ShelterBox Book Club to a growing audience of over 3,000 members.
DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO:
Other responsibilities
Hybrid (with travel to London as required)
Are you a creative, results-driven fundraiser with a passion for growing supporter engagement?
Join Shaftesbury as our Individual Giving Manager and play a key role in building lasting relationships with supporters while driving sustainable income that changes lives.
About Us
At Shaftesbury, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to live a full and flourishing life. Guided by our core values—Open, Enabling, Inclusive and Courageous—we deliver high-quality disability services across adult care, children’s care and education.
We are committed to going the extra mile—creating opportunities for people to thrive, achieve independence, and feel part of their community.
The Role
As Individual Giving Manager, you will lead the development and delivery of innovative, multichannel campaigns to attract, engage, and retain supporters—helping to secure long-term income for Shaftesbury.
Key responsibilities include:
You’ll work closely with the Head of Individual Giving, bringing fresh ideas, data-driven thinking and a passion for innovation.
✅ What We’re Looking For
What You’ll Get in Return
We recognise that our people are our greatest asset—and we’re committed to rewarding your impact:
Why Join Shaftesbury?
Because every interaction, every connection, every opportunity—we create adds up.
From friendship to independence, from challenges overcome to new experiences, we believe it’s the sum of many things that makes life meaningful. At Shaftesbury, you’ll be part of a team that empowers people to take part, contribute and be valued.
️ Our Commitment
Shaftesbury is the disability charity that’s committed to enabling children, young people and adults to live a life that adds up for them.
What makes life liveable is never down to just one thing - it’s the sum of many things. From friendship to fun; from companionship to community; from a great chat to a challenge overcome, it all adds up – to Shaftesbury.
Through a wide range of disability care, special education, and rehabilitation services we promote inclusion and wellbeing for all. Together, we work to see people take part, contribute and be valued. We put the elements in place that all add up to connected lives.
Shaftesbury is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced DBS/Access NI check.
Shaftesbury is committed to the Disability Confident Scheme and to equal opportunities therefore we welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity, religion and sexual orientation.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This role combines Legacy marketing and administration, offering an excellent opportunity for someone with early-career fundraising or marketing experience to develop skills in both areas. We're seeking a proactive, organised individual with an understanding of marketing, strong administrative abilities, and the confidence to work with internal stakeholders, external suppliers, and Legacy supporters. Attention to detail, discretion, and a commitment to continuous improvement are essential. As part of a high-performing fundraising team, you'll contribute to the growth of a key income stream for MSF UK, which raised over £100 million last year and has ambitious plans for further expansion. The role offers strong support through experienced managers, specialist colleagues, and a network of peer officers.
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Mon-Fri
Duration: Permanent
Location: London - hybrid, 2 days per week in office (including Wednesdays)
Salary: £36,437.07 to £44,534.19 per annum | Salary is offered in line with our pay framework and typically starts at the entry point of the band. Salary increases are considered annually and are subject to our appraisal and performance review process.
Job Purpose:
This is an important role in MSF UK’s growing Legacy Fundraising team, requiring diverse skills, knowledge and behaviours including understanding of marketing techniques as well as experience in managing process-led business administration tasks.
The successful candidate will work alongside the Legacy team to help deliver MSF UK’s Legacy strategy and support the growth of one of the charity’s largest income streams. You will be an integral part of a high-performing fundraising team at an international humanitarian cause during an exciting period of growth, with opportunities to broaden your experience in both Legacy marketing and administration.
Working closely with internal stakeholders and external partners, this role has a dual focus in supporting on Legacy marketing activity and also ensuring an effective and organised Legacy administration for the organisation. You will be communicating with supporters who are interested in leaving gifts in their wills, or are executors of estates where MSF is a beneficiary. Providing an excellent quality and accuracy of support and information by email, telephone and post is therefore essential. You will also be assisting in the delivery of marketing campaigns to recruit new legacy supporters, supporting on campaign reporting and analysis, and contributing to an excellent ongoing experience for those who have already committed to leaving a gift in their will.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience:
Right to work in the UK - Candidates must have the right to work in the UK. Employment sponsorship will NOT be offered by MSF UK for this role.
HOW TO APPLY:
Please apply on our website by submitting a copy of your CV together with a supporting statement by the closing date:
Monday, 22 June 2026, 12pm (BST)
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
We encourage early applications as we reserve the right to close applications before the advertised closing date, or if a suitable candidate is found.
We look forward to receiving your application!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Lead a talented, passionate team across individual giving, in memory, lottery, events, community, business partnerships and challenges as Head of Public Fundraising at Hospice in the Weald.
Applications close at 9 a.m. Monday 15th June.
Who we are
Hospice in the Weald provides care completely free of charge to patients with a terminal illness and those important to them, in West Kent and northern East Sussex. We are there 24 hours a day to help, support and care for patients with an illness where a cure is no longer possible and for those who will at some stage die from their illness, whenever that may be.
It’s not just at the end of life that we can help. We want to ensure that anyone affected by a terminal illness, not just patients but also those important to them, can access the support they need, when they need it. Our care is tailored to each person, helping patients make decisions that are right for them and their loved ones.
We are currently investing in a major refurbishment of our Pembury site, a transformative project designed to offer comfort, dignity and calm for everyone who stays with us. For our community, this means the very best care environments, expanded care support for children and young people and continued individualised care. This transformative project will allow us to continue providing the compassionate care everyone deserves, in the best possible environment, now and in the future.
About the role
This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a senior leadership position at one of the region’s most loved charities. Reporting to the Income Generation Director, you’ll lead a team of 11 staff (three direct reports) and multiple volunteers, taking ownership of seven income streams: individual giving, in-memory, lottery, events, community, business partnerships, and data/supporter care.
Who we are looking for
We’re looking for someone with an individual giving, events, or community fundraising background. You will be an inspirational people manager with a track record of growing income and motivating others. You’ll need the confidence to set direction alongside the curiosity to keep learning.
If you’re an ambitious leader who thrives on building something, energising a team and making a genuine difference to people at the most important moments of their lives, we’d love to hear from you.
Applications for this role close at 9 a.m. Monday 15th June.
For further information about the role and to register your interest, please visit the Peridot Partners page and contact our advising consultants.
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!
Severn Hospice is one of the region’s leading charities, caring for people living with incurable illness across Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin and Mid Wales. We are looking for an organised, dynamic and empathetic Community Fundraiser to join our dedicated Income Generation team.
With your genuine enthusiasm for engaging people, you will help build and nurture relationships with local groups, organisations and individuals who support our work. You will inspire and guide supporters to fundraise safely and creatively, delivering a range of community fundraising activities that grow income, raise awareness and strengthen long-term support.
Just like our care, our relationships with supporters are individual and with your excellent interpersonal and organisational skills, you will provide outstanding stewardship to our supporters, ensuring they feel valued throughout their fundraising journey. You will also manage community fundraising initiatives such as activities, events and collections, ensuring they are well organised, compliant and successful.
With an eye for detail, you will also maintain accurate records, support income targets and contribute ideas that help develop and grow community fundraising across the region.
Severn Hospice is a truly rewarding place to work. If you are an enthusiastic team player and passionate about making a real difference in your community, we would love to hear from you.
This role requires a full driving licence and access to your own car.
This vacancy may close early depending on the volume of applications.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Room to Heal is a human rights charity and therapeutic community based in London. We support people who have survived torture and organised violence to rebuild their lives in exile, through an integrated programme of therapeutic and casework assistance. We offer a range of activities including: therapeutic support groups, gardening, individual therapy and casework, cooking and social gatherings, and therapeutic retreats.
We are looking for a Co-Director who will:
Corporate Partnerships Executive
We are seeking a relationship-focused fundraiser to grow meaningful corporate partnerships that directly support young people facing homelessness and complex challenges across Bristol and the surrounding areas.
Position: Corporate Partnerships Executive
Salary: £32,597 - £34,434 per annum
Location: Bristol (Hybrid working available)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: 15 June 2026 (23:59)
Interview Date: 24 June 2026
About the Role
1625 Independent People is a leading youth homelessness charity in the South West, supporting more than 1,500 young people every year. We are looking for a Corporate Partnerships Executive to join our Fundraising and Communications Team and help develop impactful partnerships that create lasting change for young people.
Reporting to the Corporate Partnerships, Philanthropy and Communications Manager, you will build and manage relationships with corporate supporters, identify new partnership opportunities, and deliver engaging fundraising activities that generate income and increase awareness of our work.
Key responsibilities include:
· Building and managing a portfolio of corporate partners
· Identifying and developing new partnership opportunities through research, networking and outreach
· Delivering corporate fundraising campaigns and engagement activities
· Organising volunteering opportunities, events and supporter activities
· Developing tailored proposals and partnership approaches
· Maintaining accurate records using Salesforce CRM
· Supporting the delivery of strategic partnerships and income growth
· Working collaboratively across fundraising and communications teams to maximise impact
Our work is rooted in Psychologically Informed Environments (PIE) and Trauma-Informed Practice (TIP), creating safe, supportive and empowering environments for young people.
About You
We are looking for someone who enjoys building relationships, spotting opportunities and creating partnerships with genuine social impact.
You will bring:
· Strong relationship-building and communication skills
· Experience of working towards targets and managing stakeholder relationships
· Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
· Confidence networking and developing new opportunities
· Strong attention to detail and experience using databases or CRM systems
· A proactive and solutions-focused approach
· A commitment to equality, inclusion and values-led practice
Previous experience in corporate fundraising is welcome, but we also encourage applications from candidates with transferable skills and experience.
About the Organisation
1625 Independent People is a youth homelessness charity driven by social justice and passion. We support young people to move beyond homelessness and build positive futures through housing, support, and opportunities.
We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the young people we support and warmly encourage applications from people currently underrepresented within our organisation, including people from ethnic minority communities, Black and Black British backgrounds, Muslim and male candidates, and those with relevant lived experience.
Benefits
· 30 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
· Employee Health Cash Plan
· Hybrid working with flexibility to work from home
· Learning and development opportunities
· Supportive and values-driven culture
· Disability Confident Employer
As part of our commitment to safeguarding, this role is subject to a satisfactory DBS check.
Other roles you may have experience of could include: Corporate Fundraiser, Partnerships Executive, Business Development Executive, Fundraising Officer, Philanthropy Officer, Corporate Relationships Officer, Community Fundraising Officer, Partnerships Manager, Account Manager, Relationship Manager.
If you are passionate about building partnerships that make a real difference to young people's lives, we'd love to hear from you.
Location: London (we will accept applications outside of London, but you are expected to be in the office a minimum of two days per week)
1st stage interviews: 29/06 (virtual)
2nd stage interviews: 06/07 (face-to-face in our South London Centre)
For more information or to apply, please click 'apply now' to be directed to our careers site.
You can play a pivotal role in unlocking funding that changes young lives.
Join our growing team at The King’s Trust, as we seek to close our £150m 50th Anniversary campaign. Principal Giving Manager is a high-impact fundraising role focused on securing and stewarding six and seven-figure gifts from individuals, trusts and foundations.
You will build deep, long-term relationships with influential donors, crafting compelling proposals, and driving a domestic and international pipeline that delivers £1m+ annually in income.
This role will suit a confident, relationship-led fundraiser who thrives on building authentic connections and influencing at the highest level. You bring energy, curiosity and a genuine passion for the mission, alongside the credibility to engage senior stakeholders and inspire philanthropy. You are highly organised, target-driven and motivated by delivering results, while collaborating across teams to unlock new opportunities and maximise impact.
To succeed, you will bring:
This is an opportunity to shape meaningful partnerships and drive significant income that empowers young people to build brighter futures.
Why do we need Principal Giving Managers?
Last year, we helped more than 40,000 Young People, with three in four young people on our programmes moving into a positive outcome in work, education or training. The young people we help face a range of challenges, such as unemployment, mental health issues or some who have been in trouble with the law. We believe all young people should have the chance to succeed, and that young people are the key to a positive and prosperous future for all of us. We want to continue having a positive impact on young people’s lives, and we couldn’t do this without the important work of Principal Giving Managers!
Perks for working at The Trust!
Equal Opportunities
Here at The King's Trust, we're committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. We want to be an organisation that's representative of the communities we serve, which is why we strive for diversity of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, race, religion and sex. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone, from any background, can be themselves and do the best work of their lives.
We are looking for people who can bring different perspectives and experiences, and especially welcome applications from those who are underrepresented in our organisation and sector, such as candidates from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds.
We’re a Stonewall Top 100 Employer, and we are an employer that is Disability Confident. Our staff, volunteers and young people are supported by KT CAN (our Cultural Awareness Network), KT GEN (Gender Equality Network), KT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network) and PULSE (LGBTQIA+ Network).
Safeguarding
The King's Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment, we undertake basic disclosure checks in accordance with the Codes of Practice for all roles within the Trust, and for our roles working directly with young people, at an enhanced level. Having a criminal record will not automatically exclude applicants.
A NOTE FOR RECRUITMENT AGENCIES:
We prefer to hire people directly, but we do have a preferred supplier list for when we need a helping hand. We'll be in touch directly if we need you!
Req ID: 4012
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!
Head of Challenge Events and Community Fundraising
£57,986 pa + Excellent benefits
Woking, Surrey GU21 4LL / Hybrid Working (minimum 40% in person collaboration per month)
To avoid missing out, we encourage you to apply as early as possible, as this vacancy may close before the deadline in the event that the right candidate has been found.
About the role
We’re looking for a strategic and results-driven Head of Events and Community Fundraising to lead and grow one of WWF-UK’s most important fundraising income streams.
This is an exciting opportunity to shape and deliver an ambitious Events and Community Fundraising strategy, driving sustainable income growth across a diverse portfolio of challenge events, mass participation products and community fundraising activity.
You’ll lead the development and evolution of the existing portfolio while identifying and delivering new fundraising products, partnerships and opportunities that engage supporters and grow impact. Working across the organisation and with external partners, you will play a key role in ensuring WWF-UK continues to build strong supporter relationships and deliver excellent fundraising experiences.
As an experienced and inspiring leader, you will lead a high-performing team, creating a collaborative, ambitious and supportive environment where people can thrive and deliver strong results. You’ll work closely with senior stakeholders across WWF-UK and externally, building trusted relationships that support innovation, growth and delivery.
This role requires a strong combination of strategic thinking and operational delivery.
You’ll oversee complex budgets, performance reporting and planning, using insight, evidence and supporter feedback to drive decision-making, continuous improvement and long-term growth.
We’re looking for someone who brings strong fundraising expertise, commercial awareness, creativity and a proactive mindset, alongside a genuine passion for delivering meaningful supporter engagement and impact.
Skills and experience
You’ll bring the skills and experience needed to succeed in this role, including:
Essential
· Extensive experience in Events and/or Community Fundraising, with a strong track record of delivering and growing income
· Significant experience of developing and delivering successful fundraising strategies and plans that achieve measurable results
· Experience of driving growth across fundraising products, events, partnerships or community fundraising activity
· Proven experience of developing, launching and scaling new fundraising products, events or income-generating initiatives
· Strong experience of leading, motivating and developing high-performing teams
· Experience of managing complex projects involving multiple stakeholders, priorities and deliverables
· Significant experience of setting, managing and delivering large-scale income and expenditure budgets
· Experience of managing senior-level internal and external relationships, including corporates, sponsors, suppliers or strategic partners
· Strong understanding of supporter acquisition, retention and lifetime value approaches
· Experience of leading effective fundraising marketing or supporter engagement activity across multiple channels
· Strong commercial awareness and ability to use insight, evidence and performance data to drive decision-making and continuous improvement
· Excellent communication, influencing and relationship-building skills
· Experience of working collaboratively across teams and functions to deliver shared organisational goals
· Good understanding of fundraising regulation, compliance, GDPR and supporter data responsibilities
· Strong organisational, planning and prioritisation skills
· Ability to lead through change, bring people with you and create clarity and focus within teams
· Results-focused, proactive and solutions-oriented approach
Desirable
· Experience working within the charity or not-for-profit sector
· Experience of negotiating and managing contracts or supplier agreements
· Experience of community-led fundraising or mass participation campaigns
· Confident and engaging public speaking or presentation skills
· Experience of working across complex or matrix organisations
· Understanding of innovative fundraising trends, products and audience engagement approaches
What we offer
We believe in rewarding our team with more than just a salary. Here’s what you can expect:
• Annual leave starting at 26 days a year pro-rated, rising one day each year to 31 days plus bank holidays
• Flexible working options, to support your work life balance
• 5% employer contribution to pension, rising to 10% with employee contribution
• Learning and development opportunities to help you grow
• Regular wellbeing initiatives to support your health and happiness.
This is a UK based contract, and you are required to have the Right to Work in the UK. Unfortunately, we’re unable to offer sponsorship and any offer of employment will be subject to evidence of your Right to Work in the UK.
This role is hybrid with a minimum 40% of your contracted hours spent at our beautiful UK head office, the Living Planet Centre in Woking, Surrey, where you’ll hot desk among trees and gardens.
About WWF-UK
We're a global conservation charity with millions of supporters and hundreds of projects around the world.
At WWF-UK, we’re bringing our world back to life. Protecting what’s left isn’t enough. We’re racing to restore nature and prevent catastrophic climate change. And it’s a race we can win with everyone’s help.
We’re courageous, passionate, and driven by science. For more than 60 years we’ve been at the forefront of global efforts to protect wildlife and the natural world. We work with integrity, collaboration and deep respect for those we partner with.
How to apply
Click the link to apply via our website. You’ll be asked to complete an application form and upload your CV and a supporting statement that tells us why you’ll be a great addition to WWF-UK.
Application closing date
10/06/2026
Our Diversity Promise to You
At the heart of our mission is a simple truth: the planet needs everyone. That means you - in all your uniqueness, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or how you choose to express yourself.
We don’t do stereotypes. We work together with purpose, driven by passion and enhanced by respect, courage, and integrity. We pull together from all walks of life to fight for a better future, and we want you to feel supported every step of the way.
We’re proud to be a Disability Confident employer and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels they belong. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and identities.
So, if there’s anything we can do to make your application or interview experience more comfortable or accessible, just give our Talent Acquisition Team a shout via our website.
Safeguarding Commitment
Just as we celebrate diversity in all its forms, we are equally dedicated to creating a safe environment for every person we work with or encounter.
Our commitment extends to children, adults at risk, and individuals experiencing any form of vulnerability, whether temporary or permanent.
We proudly stand behind CAPSEAH (Common Approach to Protection from Sexual Exploitation, Sexual Abuse and Sexual Harassment) and put this commitment into action through clear policies, thorough training, and recruitment checks tailored to each role, which may include external vetting.
If you ever have a concern, however big or small, know that there are confidential channels ready to support you at WWF-UK. We promise to respond promptly and with care, because protecting every individual is at the heart of everything we do.