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Help lead the response to rough sleeping in South West London. Join SPEAR as our Rough Sleeping Outreach and Assessment Manager and make a real difference to the lives of people experiencing homelessness.

SPEAR is a charity working to end homelessness across South West London. We believe homelessness should be rare, brief and non-recurring, and our teams work every day to support people sleeping rough to move into safe, stable accommodation.

We are looking for an experienced and motivated manager to lead our Rough Sleeping Outreach and Assessment Service across the London Boroughs of Richmond and Wandsworth. You will manage a dedicated team delivering street outreach and operating from the Assessment Centre in Clapham Junction, ensuring people experiencing rough sleeping receive timely, trauma-informed support and pathways into accommodation.

This is a hands-on leadership role where you will oversee service delivery, manage staff and rotas, build strong partnerships with local authorities and support services, and ensure high-quality safeguarding and case management.

If you are passionate about tackling homelessness and leading frontline services that make a real difference, we would love to hear from you.

Why join us

At SPEAR, you’ll be part of a friendly, skilled charity team dedicated to ending homelessness. We offer comprehensive training, opportunities to progress, and strong wellbeing support, so you can thrive while helping others do the same.

Your Benefits

- Generous holiday – 26 days plus public holidays, rising to 31 days with length of service
- Wellbeing & EAP – 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme with free counselling, money and legal advice
- Health support – Occupational health service and free annual eye test (with contribution towards glasses if required)
- Cycle to Work – Save on a new bike and accessories through salary sacrifice
- Season ticket loan – Interest-free loan for annual travel passes
- Moving house day – Extra day’s leave when you move home
- Financial security – Life assurance (4x salary) and interest-free emergency staff loan
- Family-friendly policies – Enhanced maternity and adoption pay, plus flexible working options
- Career development – Ongoing training, learning and progression opportunities
- Blue Light Card – Discounts across a wide range of shops, restaurants and services

Job Title: Gifting Manager
Reporting to: Head of Marketing & Fundraising
Location: Petty Pool Trust, Cheshire (hybrid)
Contract: Part-time – 3 days a week.
Salary: £23,631.23 – £26,597.16 pro rata (£39,385.38 – £44,328.59 FTE)

Job Purpose

The Gifting Manager will lead the development and delivery of Petty Pool Trust’s legacy giving and alumni programmes. This is a new and strategically important role, responsible for creating and embedding a sustainable legacy pipeline that will generate long-term income to support young people with learning disabilities to thrive.

The postholder will design and implement a comprehensive legacy strategy, build awareness among supporters, cultivate future legacy pledgers, and establish systems and processes to steward legacy gifts effectively and sensitively. They’ll oversee development of an alumni programme for learners and their families for medium term major gifts and donations to ensure sustainable incomes streams for the charity, towards both restricted and unrestricted funding requirements. W

This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a values-led charity dedicated to improving life chances for young people with learning disabilities. Petty Pool is proud to have been recognised as Outstanding to Work For 2025 by Best Companies, a reflection of our strong culture, clear values, and deep commitment to our people.

Key Responsibilities

Strategy & Programme Development

• Develop and implement a multi-year legacy strategy aligned with Petty Pool’s wider fundraising and organisational goals.
• Establish clear income projections, KPIs and reporting mechanisms for legacy fundraising. Identify and segment target audiences for legacy giving.
• Develop the case for support for legacy giving in collaboration with senior leadership and communications teams.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation and best practice, including the Fundraising Regulator and GDPR.
• Design and promote a Free Wills programme, working with local law firms and partners. Create an Alumni Strategy for engaging learners and their families, creating support that lasts into the future and a medium-term giving pipeline.

Marketing & Awareness

• Work collaboratively with fundraising, marketing, and comms teams to develop legacy and alumni marketing materials (print, digital, web, events), integrated campaigns, and engage with volunteers.
• Ensure legacy messaging is embedded across supporter communications and fundraising activities.
• Work with the Communications team to share impact stories that demonstrate long-term transformational outcomes.

Supporter Engagement & Stewardship

• Build and manage relationships with legacy pledgers, alumni families, and high-potential supporters.
• Develop a stewardship programme for legacy/alumni supporters and prospects, face to face, via email, telephone and post, to proactively keep supporters inspired and engaged.
• Organise cultivation events and engagement opportunities.
• Work closely with fundraising colleagues to identify legacy prospects. Handle sensitive conversations about gifts in wills with professionalism and empathy.
• Contribute to our Annual Impact Statement, working closely with Fundraising, Marketing and Communications Teams.

Pipeline & Data Management

• Establish systems to track legacy and alumni prospects, pledges and realised gifts.
• Develop processes for recording and forecasting legacy income.
• Analyse data to inform targeting and strategy development.
• Ensure legacy administration processes are robust and legally compliant.

Internal Collaboration

• Work collaboratively with senior leadership to embed legacy thinking across the organisation.
• Support trustees and senior volunteers to act as ambassadors for legacy giving where appropriate.
• Provide internal training and awareness sessions to staff about legacy fundraising.

Income Management & Reporting

• Monitor and report on pipeline growth, pledges and realised legacy income.
• Provide regular updates to senior leadership and trustees.
• Contribute to annual budgeting and long-term financial forecasting.

Key Outcomes

• Fully developed and embedded legacy giving and alumni programmes within 12 months.
• A measurable and growing pipeline of both legacy pledgers and alumni supporters.
• Increased awareness of legacy giving among Petty Pool supporters and stakeholders.
• Sustainable, forecastable long-term income generation

Staff Benefits

• 28 days annual leave, plus 8 public bank holidays
• On-site parking
• Company Sick Pay (after passing probationary period)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free meals when commuting by car sharing, walking or cycling
• Bike rack facilities
• Company pension scheme
• Smart casual dress

Essential Experience

• Proven experience in legacy fundraising, in memory fundraising, or major donor fundraising.
• Experience developing and implementing fundraising strategies.
• Track record of building and managing supporter relationships.
• Experience of managing fundraising campaigns or marketing initiatives. Knowledge of legacy administration, probate law and UK charity fundraising regulations.

Essential Skills & Knowledge

• Strong understanding of legacy fundraising best practice.
• Ability to develop compelling cases for support and donor communications, and to work collaboratively with marketing and fundraising teams.
• Excellent relationship-building and interpersonal skills.
• High level of sensitivity and emotional intelligence when discussing gifts in wills, and empathy and compassion when dealing with bereaved families and supporters.
• Strong analytical skills with experience using CRM/database systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work strategically while delivering operationally.

Desirable Experience

• Experience working in disability, education, or youth charities.
• Experience launching a new legacy programme.
• Knowledge of probate processes and estate administration.
• Experience working with solicitors and funeral directors.
• Experience working with trustees or senior stakeholders.

Personal Attributes

• Passion for Petty Pool’s mission and values.
• Strategic thinker with a long-term perspective.
• Self-motivated and able to build a programme from the ground up.
• Collaborative and able to influence across teams.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail.

This is a senior, hands-on delivery role at the heart of our ambition. We are looking for someone who is results-oriented, able to think strategically, and translate ideas at pace into high-quality, impactful delivery. You will turn strategy into action, coordinate complex activity across partners, and ensure programmes deliver tangible outcomes.

Strategic Project Delivery Manager

Salary: c. £55,000
Contract: 12-month fixed term
Hours: 36.5 hours per week (part-time considered)
Location: Remote (UK-based), with occasional travel (mainly London)
Reports to: COO
Right to work in the UK required

About FutureDotNow

FutureDotNow is a charity uniting business to close the UK workforce’s essential digital skills gap. We are the leading authority on workforce essential digital skills, with over 230 organisations signed up to the Workforce Digital Skills Charter and direct reach to more than 2 million people. Yet over 22 million working-age adults still lack at least some digital basics. Closing that gap requires coordinated, high-quality delivery at scale.

FutureDotNow is bringing focus to the digital upskilling needs of working age adults, raising awareness and bringing specificity to the action required whatever sector or role people might work in.We work with business and government to surface and solve systemic issues and provide scalable solutions every organisation can use. 

Why this role matters

FutureDotNow is entering a new phase of growth and delivery. Our priorities are to engage more businesses and provide practical tools and solutions that help organisations take action on workforce digital skills.

This is a senior, hands-on delivery role at the heart of that ambition. We are looking for someone who is results-oriented, able to think strategically, and translate ideas at pace into high-quality, impactful delivery. You will turn strategy into action, coordinate complex activity across partners, and ensure programmes deliver tangible outcomes.

You will work across a cross-sector delivery community including organisations such as the NHS, Accenture, Salesforce, Amey and Gateway Qualifications. With around 50 external contributors involved in each Sprint, clarity, pace and strong delivery discipline are essential.

For the right prson, this is a defining opportunity to strengthen FutureDotNow’s delivery capability and accelerate progress towards closing the UK’s workforce digital skills gap.

What you will do

Lead delivery across our Sprint programme and delivery community

FutureDotNow runs three 10-week Sprints each year. You will lead end-to-end delivery of the Sprint programme, ensuring activity is well structured, well-coordinated and delivers real outcomes.

You will:

· Plan and deliver Sprints end to end, including kick-offs, check-ins and in-person workshops developing agendas, content and facilitation materials

· Coordinate the setting of sprint and year-end goals, milestones and priorities aligned to FutureDotNow’s strategy

· Track actions, risks and interdependencies across sprint teams, maintaining momentum and resolving blockers

· Grow and energise the delivery community, fostering collaboration and accountability

· Produce core delivery outputs such as plans, dashboards, reports and briefings

· Update the Membership Growth and Marketing Manager on new insights, tools and solutions being created through the Sprint programme, which may form part of the FutureDotNow member offer

Lead delivery of our sector strategy to engage more businesses and drive action

Working with Marsh (our sector strategy sponsor) and sector leads, you will help turn engagement strategies into practical action across sectors.

You will:

· Support the onboarding, development and coordination of sector leads and the delivery of clear action plans

· Drive delivery against agreed sector plans and milestones

· Track progress against growth and engagement measures, including Charter signatories and membership

· Ensure sector activity connects into FutureDotNow’s wider programme, so learning is shared and amplified

Lead delivery of the Workforce Digital Skills Summit

You will play a central role in delivering FutureDotNow’s flagship annual event, bringing together around 200 senior leaders from business, government and civil society.

You will:

• Lead development and delivery of the Summit programme and content
• Work with the CEO to shape the agenda and speaker line-up
• Brief and support speakers, facilitators and contributors
• Oversee on-the-day delivery, ensuring a high-quality participant experience
• Ensure strong post-event outputs that extend impact beyond the event

Content development and commissioning

Where workstreams are led by FutureDotNow (rather than partners), you will play a key role in content creation. Working closely with the COO, you will be involved in developing core content for deliverables, which may involve analysing data from partners, producing reports, or creating tools/resources.

You will:

· Draft, shape or edit content, such as guidance, tools, playbooks and insights, using templates, existing material or raw inputs from partners

· Commission and manage suppliers where specialist expertise is needed

· Lead and coordinate delivery through a clear milestone plan, ensuring alignment of output delivery with events and campaigning activity

· Maintain high standards of quality, consistency, evidence and accessibility ensuring all content meets FutureDotNow’s brand and tone.

· Design and run pilot activity to test and refine tools before wider rollout

Skills, experience and attributes

 Essential

· Proven experience delivering complex projects in multi-stakeholder or cross-sector environments

· Strong end-to-end project delivery skills, including planning, risk management and reporting

· Excellent written communication, with the ability to turn complexity into clear, practical outputs

· Experience designing and coordinating workshops, events or programmes

· Confidence working with senior external stakeholders and partners

· Ability to manage multiple workstreams and priorities

· Comfortable working in a small, fast-paced organisation with evolving priorities

· Strong digital capability and confidence using collaboration and CRM tools

Desirable

· Understanding of the digital skills landscape or related policy areas

· Experience of coalition, membership or not-for-profit environments

· Familiarity with employer engagement, sector bodies or government

Values and mindset

· Purpose-driven, collaborative and action-centred

· Strongly results-oriented, with the ability to translate strategy into high-quality delivery at pace

· Comfortable taking ownership and solving problems independently

· Values clarity, structure and high-quality delivery

· Motivated by FutureDotNow’s mission and improving outcomes for working-age adults

Application Process

Our application process is designed to be straightforward and proportionate, while giving candidates a clear opportunity to demonstrate their skills.

· Stage 1: Submit a CV and short cover note outlining your interest in the role and relevant experience.

· Stage 2: Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a short initial interview.

· Stage 3: Candidates progressing from the first interview will be asked to complete a short practical task, reflecting the type of work involved in the role.

· Stage 4: A final shortlist will be invited to a final interview.

We aim to keep the process clear, fair and respectful of candidates’ time.

To apply:

Please send the below information 

· Your CV, and

· Short supporting statement (max 500 words) covering:

• Why you are interested in the role
• A brief example of delivering a complex project or programme across multiple stakeholders
• Experience producing or shaping content (not just managing it) for example analysing data producing reports, or creating tools/resources

The closing date for applications is 27 March 2026.

We are keen to fill the role as soon as possible, so applications will be reviewed as they are received and shortlisted candidates may be contacted before the closing date. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is identified.

Join our Team

Relationship Giving Manager

Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Flexible working will be considered)

Salary: £29,008 - £36,778 FTE (Subject to ongoing upward pay review)

Department: Fundraising

Location: 1 Northgate Road, Middlesbrough, TS5 5NW

The Relationship Giving Manager plays a leading and hands on role in designing and implementing the supporter acquisition, retention and development plans. Focusing on growing reach, engagement and ultimately income across Individual Giving, Legacy and In Memory activity.

The postholder will manage, coordinate and deliver a variety of donor acquisition, conversion and retention campaigns and communications that make up the donor acquisition and supporter development programmes to deadline and within budget across various mediums including print, digital, face-to-face and direct marketing etc.

The postholder will also.

• Track the performance of campaigns and monitor performance metrics, including campaign results against agreed KPIs

• Ensure continuous testing, collate learnings and make recommendations to guide future activity

• Ensure effective maintenance and retention of active, lapsing and lapsed supporters

• Work with the wider fundraising team to design and implement supporter journeys for all individual donors and supporters including legacy prospects and pledgers

• Contribute to the development of the legacy marketing plan, implementing annual and ongoing initiatives to build a sustainable legacy pipeline

• Identify new channels and audiences to promote activities and products amongst existing donors/contacts and new prospective donors

• Develop strong relationships with external third parties promote the charity as a local beneficiary

If your goal is to develop your career in fundraising in a rewarding role with plenty of opportunities to make a difference to the lives of local people, then we want to meet you.

At Teesside Hospice, we believe in making every moment count. Our team is dedicated to providing exceptional, specialist care and support to patients and their families during challenging times.

People are at our core. We offer a supportive environment with opportunities for professional growth and development and are always aiming for the highest standards and working environment. Our teams work positively together, collaborating to ensure our patients get the best care, and staff enjoy a fulfilling career knowing they make a real difference in people's lives.

Our values are Compassionate, Skilled, Accountable, Trustworthy and Principled - working here means being part of a community that focuses on empathy, respect and teamwork. We're there for everyone who needs us and are on a mission to change the way society and healthcare systems care for people.

Join us at Teesside Hospice and be part of a place where your skills and compassion can truly shine!

Closing date for applications is 16th March 2026, but we reserve the right to close the advert earlier if we have a high volume of applications.

Teesside Hospice is committed to eliminating discrimination and values diversity in the workplace.

This role requires a DBS check. We will do this for you.

Bring clarity, confidence and control to finance that powers social change.

Are you an experienced charity finance professional who enjoys turning numbers into clear, useful insight? Do you want your work to support an organisation empowering young women to thrive?

You Make It (YMI) is looking for an experienced Freelance Finance Manager to oversee our finance function and ensure strong financial management, reporting and controls across the organisation.

Working closely with our Founder CEO, Treasurer and team, you will play a vital role in maintaining YMI’s financial health, strengthening accountability and ensuring we remain funder-ready as we continue delivering life-changing programmes for young women.

This is an ongoing freelance role (approximately 15 hours per month), designed to sit alongside your other clients or commitments.

About You Make It

You Make It (YMI) is an award-winning East London charity, established in 2011. We empower unemployed / under-employed young working-class, racialised women to succeed in the social, cultural and economic life of London. 

We do this by brokering access to people, knowledge, networks and experiences that inspire confidence, focus and ambition. Our team, partners and supporters are united by a commitment to creating long-term, meaningful change.

Key Details

• Contract: Ongoing freelance (~15 hours per month)

• Day Rate: £250–£350 (inclusive of VAT and expenses), depending on experience and VAT status

• Location: Home-based with occasional London meetings

• Start Date: ASAP

• Reporting to: Founder CEO

• Financial Year End: 31 March

Why Work With Us?

Purpose-Driven Work: Your expertise directly supports life-changing opportunities for young women.

Trusted Autonomy: Work independently while being valued as a strategic partner.

Flexible Working: Primarily remote, with occasional London meetings.

Values-Led Culture: Integrity, equity, kindness and collaboration shape how we work.

How to Apply

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. We hope to appoint by 16 March 2026, or sooner.

The Talent Set are partnered with a leading national health charity who are seeking an experienced Senior Media and PR Manager to lead media activity across policy, influencing campaigns and public health.

This is a key interim role for someone who can quickly step into a busy press office and deliver strategic media engagement that supports the charity’s policy priorities and influencing work.

You will lead proactive and reactive media activity, translating complex health and policy issues into compelling stories that secure national coverage and influence key stakeholders including the NHS, government and wider health decision-makers. Strong media engagement is essential to build profile and position the organisation as a trusted voice on breast cancer.

Key responsibilities

• Lead media and PR activity across health policy, campaigns and public health

• Translate complex health and policy issues into impactful media stories

• Secure national media coverage that supports influencing priorities

• Build strong relationships with national journalists and health correspondents

• Identify opportunities within the news agenda and respond at pace

• Line manage a Senior Media and PR Officer

Person Specifications

• Strong experience in health communications, policy communications or public affairs

• Proven track record securing national media coverage linked to policy or influencing campaigns

• Experience translating complex policy or health topics for media audiences

• Strong journalist relationships and excellent news judgement

• Able to deliver quickly in a fast-paced press office environment

What’s on Offer:

• This is a 6 month FTC, starting as soon as possible. 
• Hybrid working set-up - 2 days a week in central London 
• Salary banding £47,000-£52,000
• Full-time role, due to the busy nature of the role we can only consider applications who can work 5 days. 

How to Apply: To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the “apply now” button.

The process: If your experience aligns with what we're looking for, a member of our team will be in contact to discuss the role with you in more detail before presenting your profile to the client. We will also ensure that all applicants receive an email to inform them of the outcome of their application.

To avoid any potential delays or your application being missed, please apply solely via the 'Apply Now' button.

Commitment to Diversity: The Talent Set and our partner organisation are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, sexual orientation, disability, age, or gender. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.

Corporate Partnerships Manager

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Corporate Partnerships Manager 

UK wide 

£42, 323 per annum (pro rata for part time) 

Ref: 117REC 

Full time Part time 22.5 hours per week – we are happy to talk flexible working 

Base: Hybrid with the opportunity to work from any of the Walk Wheel Cycle Hubs around the UK 

Contract: Permanent 

Disclosure: Enhanced DBS/PVG Scheme/Access NI is not required  
 

ABOUT THE ROLE 

Team: Fundraising and Supporter Engagement / Strategy and Engagement 

As the Corporate Partnerships Manager, you will help the Walk Wheel Cycle Trust build strong, meaningful partnerships with organisations. Your work will focus on researching new opportunities, planning how to grow partnerships, and developing approaches that support both short term and long term income for the charity. 

A key part of the role is building and maintaining relationships. You will do this through clear communication, regular updates, and supportive stewardship. You will also write engaging and easy to understand partnership proposals that show how organisations can benefit from working with the Trust, while also helping to advance our mission. 

You will be working closely with the Fundraising and Supporter Engagement team, who are motivated, passionate, and supportive. Together, you will promote the Trust’s work and create partnerships that help more people to walk, wheel, and cycle. 

What You’ll Be Doing 

• Developing a new business strategy that increases sponsorship income from corporate partners.
• Creating partnership offers that provide value to both sides. These should attract companies that share our values and can support our projects, products, and programmes.
• Securing new sponsorship and significantly grow income by developing clear and persuasive proposals. This includes shaping each proposal through regular engagement with corporate contacts and coordinating input from multiple teams to produce strong, evidence-based submissions.
• Providing excellent stewardship to all partners. This includes personalised communication, meaningful recognition, tailored events, and clear reporting. The goal is to build long term, positive relationships with both prospects and existing partners. 

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working closely with delivery colleagues to develop engaging and persuasive communications, developing strong relationships with partners and the rewarding challenge of fundraising!

ABOUT YOU 

We’re looking for someone who has experience and understanding in the areas listed below. You don’t need to meet every requirement — if you feel you’d be a good fit, we encourage you to apply. 

• Experience across multiple organisations of securing new income and partnerships from initial cold approaches to corporate prospects and partners.
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of the UK corporate partnership landscape, including current trends and the priorities of corporate organisations.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships with senior stakeholders both internally and externally.
• Strong financial literacy, including the ability to understand and interpret charity accounts.
• The ability to work in a way that promotes the safety and wellbeing of children, young people and vulnerable adults. 

LIVING OUR VALUES 

At the Walk Wheel Cycle Trust, we’re a values‑driven organisation. We’re looking for people who are: 

Always Learning – curious, open‑minded and committed to continuous improvement. 

Championing Equity – inclusive, respectful and focused on ensuring everyone has a voice and fair opportunity to succeed. 

Taking Ownership – proactive, responsible and empowered to make things better. 

Delivering Together – collaborative, transparent and motivated by shared success. 

Through our values we make it possible for more people to walk, wheel and cycle safely, healthily and joyfully. 

WHAT WE OFFER 

We want you to feel supported, valued, and empowered in your role. That’s why we offer flexible working, a positive team environment, and benefits designed to support your wellbeing, finances, and family life. 

Wellbeing Support 

• 28 days’ leave per annum plus bank holidays for full-time employees
• Option to buy an extra week of annual leave (pro-rata for part-time employees) 
• Paid volunteer days to support causes you care about
• Free, confidential support service available 24/7
• Access to cycle-to-work schemes through Green Commute Initiative and Cycle Scheme 

Financial Benefits 

• Up to two extra days of paid leave (pro rata for part‑time colleagues) when travelling sustainably for holidays.
• Group Personal Pension scheme with a 6% or 7% of basic salary contribution being matched by Walk Wheel Cycle Trust 
• Bike, computer and season ticket loans 
• Discount benefits 
• London Weighting Allowance of £4,530 per annum for all those living within a London Borough (32 local authority districts plus the City of London).
• Death in Service benefit – 3 x annual Salary  

Family Friendly Policies 

• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay 
• Flexible Working practices (full time hours are 37.5 per week, Monday - Friday)  

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 

• Application deadline: 23:59, 15 March 2026
• Interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams during the week of 30 March 2026. To apply, please complete our online application form.
• We are committed to being a truly inclusive employer. We welcome applications from everyone from all parts of the community.
• Adjustments are available throughout the application process. 

We are in the first year of our next strategic period, and this is an exciting moment to join the Charitable Foundation team as its new Fundraising Manager (Individual Giving). 

Our individual giving (IG) programme is at a pivotal stage of development, and the Fundraising Manager will play a key role in helping us to deliver this and meet our ambitious income targets.  This is a senior role that will lead the delivery of the IG strategy, driving engagement and sustainable income growth from across the SJP community — Partners, Advisers and employees.

Reporting to the Head of Foundation and working within a collaborative team of seven, the Fundraising Manager will play a pivotal role in shaping donor engagement, enhancing stewardship pathways, and ensuring delivery of annual income targets to support the Foundation’s grant-making in the UK and overseas.

This role will influence senior stakeholders across SJP, be central to building meaningful relationships with our donors, and help embed a strong culture of giving throughout the community.

What you’ll be doing:

Individual Giving Strategy & Income Growth

· Lead the development and delivery of a long-term Individual Giving strategy, covering regular giving, donations, legacies and celebration giving.

· Drive donor acquisition, retention, upgrade and reactivation activity.

· Develop and implement robust, donor-centric stewardship pathways to maximise engagement and lifetime value.

· Deliver targeted, multi-channel internal fundraising campaigns across SJP digital platforms.

· Use data-led insights, audience segmentation and testing to optimise performance and ensure continued innovation.

· Monitor and evaluate IG performance, reporting insights and recommendations to the Head of Foundation and Board of Trustees.

· Manage the IG budget to deliver strong ROI and achieve agreed income targets.

· Identify funding gaps and implement corrective actions where required.

Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration

· Build and support major donor relationship development alongside the Head of Foundation.

· Work closely with the Fundraising Manager (Events & Committees) and Foundation Co-ordinator to motivate and grow Regional Foundation Committees.

· Represent the Foundation at corporate, challenge and Foundation events (including occasional out-of-hours attendance).

· Collaborate with colleagues to develop compelling impact stories that inspire giving.

· Influence and engage stakeholders across SJP, often at senior level.

Governance, Risk & Compliance

· Ensure all fundraising activity complies with GDPR, charity law and fundraising best practice.

· Adhere to the Chartered Institute of Fundraising Code.

· Monitor risks associated with IG activities and maintain appropriate controls and risk register updates.

· Contribute to business continuity planning within your area of responsibility

Who We Are Looking For:

We are looking for an experienced and strategically minded fundraising professional who combines strong commercial awareness with a passion for charitable impact. You will be confident influencing stakeholders across SJP, highly data literate, and motivated by delivering sustainable income growth.

The ideal candidate will bring energy, creativity and a collaborative approach, alongside the ability to translate complex data into clear insight and action. You will understand the unique role of the Foundation within SJP and be committed to delivering an exceptional supporter experience.

Essential Criteria:

· Extensive experience developing and delivering strategic Individual Giving programmes within a medium to large charity.

· Proven track record of achieving income growth through donor acquisition, retention and stewardship strategies.

· Strong analytical capability, with experience using CRM systems (e.g. Raisers Edge or similar) to segment, analyse and report on fundraising performance.

· Sound knowledge of charity regulation, fundraising compliance and relevant legislation (including GDPR).

· Demonstrable ability to influence and collaborate effectively with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams.

Desirable Criteria:

· Experience working within a corporate foundation or corporate-charity environment.

· Experience managing and evaluating fundraising budgets to optimise ROI.

· Experience presenting performance insights to Boards or senior governance groups.

· Knowledge of charity law applicable to corporate foundations.

Contract:  Permanent, full time 37.5 hours per week

Salary:  £25,787 - £27,886 per annum

Location: Newport NP18 2LH

Closing date:  Monday 16th March 2026

Interview date:  Tuesday 24th March 2026 

We’re looking for a passionate and driven Assistant Manager – Client Services to help lead our work supporting people and pets across our Newport rehoming, advice and behaviour unit. If you have a flair for customer care and a love of animal welfare, this is your chance to make a real difference.

More about the role

Our Newport based centre is at the heart of Blue Cross’s work in South East Wales, providing vital services in a creative, community-focused way. We don’t have kennels or catteries on site, so we think differently to help pets and their people, from running a busy food bank to delivering rehoming and support services for a variety of animals.

As Assistant Manager – Client Services, you’ll be at the forefront of this work. You’ll:

• Lead the client services team to deliver exceptional care from first enquiry through to adoption or other support
• Work closely with the team to assess and admit pets, match them with the right adopters, and guide clients through every step of their journey
• Use data and insights to shape services and continuously improve client experience
• Collaborate with the local leadership team to meet targets and drive pet welfare outcomes
• Be hands-on with day-to-day operations including managing enquiries, prioritising admissions and carrying out practical tasks as they arise

This is a permanent, full-time role, working 37.5 hours per week on a rota that includes 1 in 3 weekends and bank holidays. The working day is from 8.30am to 5.00pm.

About you

You understand what it takes to match pets with new homes and are passionate about delivering an outstanding client experience. With a sharp eye for detail and a drive for improvement, you know how to assess what’s working – and what’s not.

A natural leader, you bring out the best in your team, supporting and coaching them to grow. You're calm under pressure, thrive in busy environments, and communicate clearly with people from all walks of life.

Your resilience and empathy shine through in emotional situations, helping you build trust, handle challenges with care, and create a compassionate, high-performing team.

Knowledge, skills, and experience   

• Experience of working in a rescue welfare environment.
• Significant experience of managing a team.
• Experience in delivering high level customer service.
• Experience of working in a fast-paced environment.
• High standard of verbal and written communication.
• Proven decision-making ability.
• Current full driving licence.
• The ability to demonstrate, understand and apply our Blue Cross Values 

It would be great (but not essential) if you also had:

• Performance management and improvement experience.
• Understanding of safeguarding issues.
• Experience of admission and adoption processes in a rescue environment. 

Want to know more detail? Great! We have attached the job description which hopefully gives you everything you need. 

How to apply 

Click the apply button below and complete the online application process before the closing date Monday 16th March 2026.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.

Blue Cross benefits   

Our people are the most important part of delivering our purpose. If it were not for their amazing efforts and commitment, we would not be able to make the difference that we do today.

In return, Blue Cross wants to ensure we provide you with the best working environment we can. We want you to be happy working for us and will do everything we can to make sure you are.

Our generous benefits package includes:  

• Enhanced annual leave entitlement: 30 days plus bank holidays   
• Pension scheme with enhanced employer contribution
• Health cash plan 
• 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

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Kids Club Kampala are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Trusts & Foundations Manager to join our small but highly effective team, helping to raise funds and awareness of our work in East Africa through grant fundraising.

About Kids Club Kampala and the Role

Kids Club Kampala is a children’s charity with a Christian ethos working across East Africa. Our mission is to transform children’s lives, empower communities, and reduce poverty throughout East Africa. We do this by meeting children’s and families’ immediate needs and strengthening their futures through child protection, access to education and family strengthening. Together, we can help more children not just survive but thrive. We envision a world where every child has the opportunity to reach their full potential. By remaining child-centred and prioritising the needs of the poorest, by 2035 we will have made a tangible impact in over 5 million lives.

We have grown significantly in recent years and last year expanded our work from Uganda to across East Africa. Grant fundraising remains one of our primary income streams and the Trusts & Foundations Manager will build on our strengths and successes in this area, developing our existing relationships and working to generate new partnership opportunities.

Job Description

Strategy & Pipeline Development

• Develop and execute an annual Trusts & Foundations strategy to meet income targets and diversify the portfolio.

• Research, prospect and cultivate our grant funding pipeline of international funding opportunities.

• Maintain an up to date knowledge of the broader grants fundraising environment.

Bid Development & Proposal Writing

• Write high-quality, evidence-based proposals that translate East African programme data into persuasive narratives.

• Collaborate with the Head of Finance on project budgets and support the Finance & Grants Officer with research, applications and reporting. 

• Develop bespoke bids for institutional funding applications while maintaining the integrity of operational goals.

Partnership Management & Stewardship

• Manage a portfolio of existing donors, building long-term partnerships through proactive engagement.

• Provide bespoke updates and support the CEO with preparing and presenting at virtual or in person meetings.

• Execute strategies to move one-off grants toward multi-year commitments for sustainable income.

• Support to develop and expand our corporate partnership portfolio.

Impact Reporting & Grant Management

• Produce accurate, high-quality progress and impact reports.

• Maintain precise CRM records, tracking all reporting deadlines.

• Monitor grant expenditure and milestones, flagging potential risks or deviations to senior leadership.

Person Specification

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, whether or not you have a degree. If you meet most of the following criteria, we encourage you to apply.

• Commitment to our mission and values.

• Experience working in the charity sector.

• Strong track record working within grants fundraising.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to craft compelling narratives and proposals.

• Experience working with budgets and financial information.

• Excellent organisational and time management skills.

• High attention to detail and accuracy.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office / Google Workspace.

• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

• Adaptability and the ability to prioritise tasks in a fast-paced environment.

What We Offer

• Annual Leave: 25 days of annual leave pro rata, plus 8 public holidays and an additional day off for your birthday.

• Flexible Working: Fully remote working with flexible hours.

• Pension: 5% employer pension contributions.

• Professional Development: Individual training and development plan, with ongoing investment in your growth.

• Project Visit: Option to visit East Africa after your first year of employment.

• Team Wellbeing: Quarterly team meet-ups, including an annual wellbeing day, and a Christmas get-together.

• Training Days: Annual training days and a generous training budget.

How to apply

Please apply via CharityJob with your CV along with a covering letter, detailing why you are applying for the job and how you meet the person specification before the closing date of Friday 27th March 2026. Interviews will be held via video conference the week of the 6th April 2026.

If you have any questions or need further information about the role, please feel free to reach out.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At Kids Club Kampala, we are committed to building an inclusive organisation where diversity is celebrated, and everyone feels they belong. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those from underrepresented groups. Please note, you must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this position.

Interim Facilities & Office Manager
3–6 month contract 
3 Day a week in North London Office

A well-known purpose-led organisation is seeking an experienced Interim Facilities & Office Manager to provide operational stability and leadership during a period of transition.

This organisation operates a vibrant, multi-use office environment that serves as both a workplace and an active hub for collaboration, events and campaigning. The successful candidate will ensure the office continues to run smoothly while supporting the existing facilities team and helping shape the future structure of the function.

This is a hands-on leadership role suited to someone comfortable operating in a fast-paced, values-driven environment where no two days are quite the same.

Key responsibilities include:

• Overseeing the day-to-day operation of a busy and dynamic office environment, ensuring facilities, maintenance and workplace services run effectively.

• Acting as the senior point of escalation for complex facilities issues and operational challenges.

• Managing and coordinating external contractors and service providers, ensuring high standards of delivery.

• Providing technical guidance and mentorship to the Office & Facilities team, supporting junior team members and apprentices in their day-to-day responsibilities.

• Ensuring the workplace remains safe, compliant and well-managed, with oversight of health & safety and building operations.

• Undertaking a review of current facilities processes and team structures, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and future-proof the function.

• Producing a strategic recommendation on the long-term structure of the facilities team.

The ideal candidate will bring:

• Significant experience in Facilities or Office Management within complex or high-usage environments.

• Strong understanding of health & safety legislation and facilities compliance.

• Experience managing contractors and service providers within values-led organisations.

• The ability to remain calm, pragmatic and solutions-focused in a dynamic workplace.

• A collaborative leadership style, with experience supporting and developing junior team members.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a mission-driven organisation and play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of an important operational hub during a critical transition period.

Looking for immdiate start, day rate may be considered. 

Mary’s Meals is a global movement supported by people from all walks of life and we are focused on one goal – that every child receives a nutritious daily meal in a place of education. We offer more than just a career, we offer the opportunity to support our global movement in a dynamic and inclusive environment with a real focus on personal development.

We’re looking for a strategic and dynamic marketing leader who is an expert at inspiring support and significantly growing income through Individual Giving or Direct Marketing programmes. The Head of Supporter Experience and Marketing is an exciting new role at Mary’s Meals UK, driving income and deep support for our school meals programmes through the development of warm supporter communications and excellent supporter care.​​

​The role will lead a newly formed team, therefore the successful candidate must have a brilliant track record of managing, inspiring and empowering teams to build a strong culture and create momentum against key objectives. You are someone who cares deeply about the people you lead and believe that how things are done is just as important as the end results.​​

The core focus is to lead the creation of holistic and dynamic supporter journeys, in collaboration with Growth and Partnership and Creative Communications colleagues, that deepen the connection with our supporters, reinforces the impact of their support, and builds lifelong support.​

In the marketing space, you’ll oversee the strategic direction and impact of our email and direct mail communications, with a focus on generating income, strong ROI and engagement. ​The Head also leads the Supporter Experience (supporter care) team who enhance supporter retention and satisfaction by ensuring supporters can easily contact Mary’s Meals, receive a warm and personal experience that aligns with the Mary’s Meals values, and process and acknowledge donations effectively.​​

We’re looking for an energetic leader who thrives on working in a fast-paced environment, juggling multiple priorities while always keeping an eye out for incredible opportunities to grow supporter income and engagement. ​​

Innovative, agile and entrepreneurial – you’ll ensure that growing Mary’s Meals’ mission with urgency and passion, remain central to all Supporter Experience and Marketing work, while remaining true to our values and mission.​
 

Please follow instructions on the Charity Job website and you will be redirected to our website.

Applicants must hold full right to work in the UK.

We welcome applications from candidates of all different backgrounds and identities to apply. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse charity providing a supportive place for you to do the best and most rewarding work of your career.

Closing date for applications is Wednesday, 18 March 2026.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

We are the Housing Network (THN), a purpose-led organisation working in partnership with the YMCA to support our communities. We are in an exciting period of growth and are looking for experienced and passionate people to help us support vulnerable individuals and families experiencing homelessness.

Are you an experienced Service Manager, looking to join at an exciting time of growth and be part of a brand-new service opening in Aylesbury. If you are an experienced Service Manager who is committed to leading a high quality team to support vulnerable people and want to help us shape and create a great service for those who need us most, this could be the role for you!

What you’ll be doing

• Lead and support a team of support workers to deliver high quality support sessions, supporting individuals with multiple disadvantage who are facing homelessness.
• Manage and administer an effective high-performance culture through regular 1:1s, objective setting and appraisals, providing additional support where necessary to overcome challenges and barriers.
• Support your team to seek out opportunities for knowledge development and skill improvement, reviewing its relevance against organisational policies and budgets.
• Fulfil all mandatory line management responsibilities (e.g. annual leave and sickness management), providing strong leadership throughout the entire employee life cycle in accordance with the organisation’s People policies.
• Lead on ensuring all aspects of service and property compliance and H&S are maintained at appropriate levels at all times, escalating concerns without delay to senior management.
• Lead on the monitoring and delivery of all relevant contract performance elements, supporting your team to proactively engage with the meeting (and exceeding) of those measures.
• Maintain oversight across all safeguarding matters for the service, leading on engagement with external stakeholders and multi-disciplinary teams, attending case review meetings where appropriate.
• Support the team to take ownership of any rent management matters for residents, helping them to understand the importance of appropriate money management and to take necessary action to avoid arears, which will involve administration of housing benefit claims.
• Support the team with welfare benefit queries and money management skills to maximise rental income.

What you’ll receive

• Salary - £38,000
• 31 days of annual leave
• On-site parking
• Blue Light Card
• Referral programme

Location: Lewes, Sussex (hybrid, 2 to 3 days per week in office)
Salary: £19.18 to £21.92 p/h + holiday (£35,000 to £40,000 salaried equivalent)
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Temporary, up to 6 months
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week

About the Role
Prospectus is delighted to be supporting our client in their search for a temporary Finance Manager. The organisation is a charitable organisation that specialises in community development in the Sussex area, providing funding for organisations and initiatives that support the local area and it's communities, including tackling poverty and improving health.

Responsibilities:

• Leading on financial processing and reporting, including leading on reconciliations, accruals, prepayments, financial statements, and both monthly and annual reports.
• Overseeing system integration and data integrity, including ensuring data is accurately maintained on Salesforce.
• Supporting with grant, funding, and donor management, collaborating between the teams.
• Managing payroll and staff costs, including monthly pay, pensions, statutory deductions, and expenses.
• Overseeing operational and strategic support, including contributing to audits, continuous improvement, committee functions, and monitoring cash flows.

Requirements:

• Recent experience in a finance and leadership role within the not-for-profit sector.
• Confidence using relevant digital tools (particularly Salesforce, Xero, and Microsoft products).
• Fantastic organisational ability, including to meet deadlines.
• Excellent accuracy and attention to detail.
• High quality communication and interpersonal skills.
• A formal accountancy qualification is not essential, but would be an advantage.

How to Apply
If you're interested in hearing more about the role, please apply ASAP by submitting your CV in a Word format.

As a specialist Recruitment Practice, we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application.