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Job Title: Senior Trusts & Foundations Manager
Reporting To: Head of Statutory Fundraising, Trusts and Foundations
Salary Range: £45.000 - £50.000
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Hybrid, across London sites. Old Street. Canary Wharf, Poplar.
Working days/hours per week: 35 per week, 9am – 5pm
Direct reports: 2
Requirements: We can only employ applicants who currently have the right to work in the UK.
Our Vision: A UK where “No good food goes to waste
The Felix Project and FareShare have recently merged to form the UK's largest food redistribution charity. Its vision is a UK where good food is never wasted, and nobody goes hungry.
The organisation rescues high quality edible surplus food, from across the food industry and gets it to over 8,000 organisations across the UK who are working to strengthen communities and improve lives.
The charity manages seven depots across London, Suffolk, Merseyside and Hampshire and works with 16 network partners who operate a further 26 regional depots across the UK.
Over the next year our ambition is to rescue enough food nationally to provide nearly 200 million meals, turning an environmental problem into social good with measurable impact for people, planet, and the economy.
Purpose of the Job
Oversee the planning and delivery of a portfolio of trusts and foundations funders, that maximise income potential and provide relationship management for a number of key accounts, providing impact reports and associated benefits
Devising, implementing and attending a variety of national Stewardship events as and when required and leading and supporting depot visits for potential and existing funders. Develop a range of engaging, innovative and persuasive proposals that capture the ambition and vision of the charity.
Provide continuous reviews of plans and/or funding agreements managed by the trusts and foundations team to ensure appropriate levels of stewardship and undertake research to identify potential funders, both within and outside of the UK and maintaining an effective pipeline designed to undertake detailed prospecting and identification of targets needed to deliver long term income.
Provide development of key relationships with Network partners to provide support and guidance on national funders and identifying new funding opportunities and actively participate in budget setting and quarterly forecasting
The ownership of identified funding for specified projects and create, maintain, and disseminate as appropriate.
Duties & Responsibilities
·Experience of working in a regulated environment and demonstrable risk assessment capabilities
·Significant experience of working with trusts and grant funders and a good understanding of the UK funding landscape, in a management/line management position
·Proven track record of meeting challenging targets, securing multi-year business and increasing income from existing funders
·Strong financial acumen, with the ability to work with complex budgets and production of associated grant reports
·Excellent written and verbal communication skills, particularly in writing proposals and presentations, with the ability to engage at all levels with diverse stakeholders
·Proficient level of IT skills, specifically Microsoft Office applications
·Experience of managing projects or varying scale and scope
·Pipeline of potential funders
·Delivery of income targets and expectations
Skills & Experience Required
Essential
·Excellent leadership skills: Communicate clear objectives, provides feedback, suggest improvement for individual performance, coaches and confirms competency
·Must work with high levels of autonomy but seeks assistance as required
·Able to support and answer all queries from the team in a timely manner and bring to conclusion
·Liaises with support functions as required to support the overall business strategy
·Liaises with key internal and external stakeholders
·Adapts to changing charity needs, introduces new ways of thinking and behaving and applies new ideas
·Confidently manages conflict and deal with poor performers
·Customer focused
·Can priorities and work within tight deadlines
·Excellent communication and presentation skills
·Practical approach to problem solving
·Sounds financial management skills and can link commercial awareness cross functionally
·Builds a united team and first-class team capability
·Works with other departments cross functionally to contribute beyond the formal team
·Resolves complex and integrated problems bring them to a conclusion
·Robust change agent with a continuous improvement approach
Equity Diversity Inclusion & Belonging
At FareShare, we are committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion in everything we do. We value the unique contributions of every individual and strive to create a respectful, inclusive environment free from discrimination or prejudice. Our commitment extends to all employees, and volunteers, ensuring equal opportunities for everyone, regardless of background or characteristics.
Application Procedure
Once you apply, you will be directed to our recruitment portal. Please upload your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role and make sure that they are both uploaded before submitting your application. After you have submitted your application, you have 24 hours in which you can access your application and make edits. We will only consider applications with both CV and cover letter submitted.
Recruitment Timeline
We reserve the right to close advertisements early and we might assess candidates and arranging interviews as applications comes in, so please apply as soon as possible, to avoid missing out on this opportunity.
Due to the anticipated large number of applicants, if you do not hear from us within four weeks of your application, we regret to inform you that your application has been unsuccessful. Consequently, will not be able to provide feedback.
We deliver this surplus food to charities and schools so they can provide healthy meals and help the most vulnerable in our society.



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Do you want to tackle the homelessness crisis with your creativity and fundraising knowledge?
We are looking for a Senior Digital Marketing Officer to join the Public Engagement team. This role will play a vital role in raising funds from members of the public through digital channels, helping to end homelessness and rebuild lives.
St Mungo’s has ambitious growth targets in the digital space and the Senior Officer will be key in delivering a programme of work to achieve income goals and further develop the digital programme for the organisation.
The role reports to the Digital Fundraising Manager meaning there is lots of room to grow and own strategic projects. The role offers excellent cross-learning opportunities as it sits within the public engagement team which encompasses fundraising teams as well as brand and marketing.
In this role you will:
- Develop, deliver and manage email specific journeys for our online supporters with a focus on driving repeat giving from newly acquired donors and boosting lifetime value.
- Support growth and improvement in the digital fundraising programme through conducting analysis, reviews, reporting on activity, developing new ideas, implementing testing and supporting team planning.
- Identify opportunities and ideas for new digital marketing activity, develop business cases and rationale for testing.
About you
We are looking for a creative and analytical thinker with experience of delivering digital fundraising campaigns and the drive to deliver new and existing activities, campaigns and processes from scratch.
If you have excellent problem solving skills and can demonstrate the below, we encourage you to apply.
- You are a pro-active and driven individual with a desire to test new ideas and manage projects from creation to execution.
- You have a passion to learn and develop as a fundraiser and approach tasks with an analytical and creative mindset.
- Above all, you will be genuinely committed to tackling homelessness and rough sleeping.
In this role you will be required to work flexibly for at least 2 days per week from our Central Office in Tower Hill, London. This allows for in person collaboration, team building, line management and other relationship building opportunities. We support a flexible approach to work with opportunities for agile working for the rest of your week; from home, or other St Mungo’s London or regional locations.
While our Central Office is currently based in Tower Hill, London we plan to relocate in the summer of 2026 to a new space in Farringdon, London.
How to apply
To view the job description and guidance on completing your application form, please click on the ‘document’ tab on the advert page on our website.
To find out more and apply please go to the St Mungo’s careers page on our website.
Closing date: 10am 9 March 2026
Interview and assessments on: 18-19 March 2026
St Mungo's are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strongly encourage applications from all under-represented groups.
What we offer
- Excellent Development and Growth Opportunities
- A Diverse and Inclusive Workplace
- Great Pay and Other Benefits
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Bedford Foodbank is an independent charity operating as a member of the Trussell Trust network of foodbanks. We employ 2 paid full time and 5 part time staff and are supported by 120 volunteers each week. The mission of Bedford Foodbank is to provide emergency food and support to individuals and families in crisis, ensuring that no one in the community goes hungry. The vision is to be a beacon of hope and support for those facing financial difficulties providing a minimum of 3 days of emergency food and support.
Role Purpose
The Operations Director role is responsible for the effective day-to-day management of the foodbank, ensuring sustainable service delivery while driving income generation and fundraising growth. You will oversee operations, fundraising strategy, partnerships, and compliance, ensuring the charity can meet increasing community need in a financially sustainable way with a passion for tackling poverty.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage all operational aspects of the foodbank, ensuring efficient, safe, and compassionate service delivery.
- Oversee logistics including food sourcing, storage, distribution, and volunteer deployment.
- Deliver a fundraising and grant writing strategy to ensure long-term financial sustainability
- Monitor operational performance and report regularly to the Trustees.
- Managing employees and volunteers to ensure they are supported, motivated, and aligned with the charity’s mission
- Build strong relationships with local authorities, faith groups, businesses, schools, and other charities.
- Represent the foodbank at events, networks, and public forums to raise profile and funds.
- Maintain compliance with all policies and procedures including Health and Safety and Safeguarding
Person Specification
- Demonstrable success in fundraising, income generation and grant writing.
- Passionate about tackling poverty with empathy for people from disadvantaged, marginalised or socially excluded backgrounds
- Understanding and sympathetic approach to clients, volunteers and referral agencies
- Running a small to medium size charity operation.
- Excellent relationship-building and communication skills.
- Commitment to the mission and values of a foodbank.
· Willingness to support and promote the Christian values of Bedford Foodbank
Requirements:
· Right to work in the UK
· Clean UK driving license
· Some evening and weekend work required
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Equal employment opportunity
We are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and is determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, or race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable.
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Senior Fundraising & Business Development Officer – (Job ref: FBD001)
Salary: £28,800 gross per annum (£36,000 FTE)
Hours: 29.6 hours over 4 days (working pattern to be discussed with successful candidate)
Location: Hybrid (home working and Exeter Library)
Closing date: 9am, Monday 9th March 2026
Interview date: Thursday 19th March 2026 at Cullompton Library
We’re one of Devon’s biggest charities, with a passion for enriching the lives of local people and communities through the power of reading. We’re looking to continue our success of generating income to support our charitable activities, and so if you also have a record of success, and a passion for what we do, then we’d love to hear from you. In return we can offer:
- 24 days holiday per year, plus Bank Holidays, rising to 26 days after 5 years’ continuous service
- Pension – defined contribution pension scheme with matched employer contributions of up to 6%
- Enhanced maternity and shared parental pay / Enhanced paternity pay
- Free, confidential Employee Assistance Programme offering practical and emotional support by phone and online
- Access to free and discounted tickets to live music, comedy, theatre and sports events in the UK via Tickets for Good
- Cycle to Work Scheme/ Employee Benefits Scheme with Extras Discounts
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You will be part of a warm, supportive and forward-thinking community dedicated to nurturing young people academically, emotionally and spiritually. Seeking an ambitious, relationship-driven Development Manager to lead and grow our fundraising, community engagement, and alumni relations activity across our family of schools. This is an exciting opportunity to join a values-led educational trust and play a strategic role in supporting life-changing bursaries, major development projects, and the flourishing of our parent and alumni communities. Working closely with the COO, Heads, Governors, and our dedicated volunteer networks, you will champion a culture of philanthropy, belonging, and long-term support for our schools.
As Development Manager, you will:
Lead the Fundraising Strategy - Design and deliver a long-term fundraising strategy, with a particular focus on bursaries and capital projects
Build and nurture relationships with donors and prospects
Develop a strong, sustainable donor pipeline
Monitor fundraising performance and share regular progress updates with senior leaders.
Line manage the Development Assistant
Grow Our Alumni & Parent Communities
Create a vibrant alumni programme shaped around events, storytelling, and engagement opportunities
Oversee alumni data management and ensure GDPR compliance
Coordinate high-quality alumni communications, reunions, and digital content
Support & Empower Volunteers
Act as the main liaison for parent-led groups, providing guidance and partnership
Support community events such as fairs, auctions, uniform sales and fundraising initiatives
Deliver Inspiring Communications & Events
Work with Marketing to champion development of stories across digital and print channels
Produce engaging content that demonstrates the impact of giving
Plan and deliver stewardship and cultivation events, including receptions, legacy gatherings and giving campaigns.
Oversee development administration, correspondence, databases, and budgets
Travel is required one day a week to their other site in surrey
About You
Proven success in fundraising, development, alumni relations or stakeholder engagement
Exceptional interpersonal and relationship-building skills
Strong written and verbal communication, including ability to create persuasive content
Experience managing multiple projects strategically and efficiently
Confident using CRM systems and working with donor/alumni data
Experience leading or mentoring staff
A proactive, collaborative approach with the ability to work independently
Experience working with senior leadership or major donors
Knowledge of GDPR and charity sector compliance
Understanding of donor stewardship, major gifts or planned giving
If this role is of interest, please apply ASAP with an up-to-date word version of your CV highlighting all your relevant experience. Please do feel free to get in contact to discuss this role in detail or if you have any queries.
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Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 FTE (pro-rata £24,000 - £27,000) DOE
Contract: Part-time (3 days/week), Permanent
Location: Hybrid – minimum 1 day/month London office (SW17 9SH)
Closing date: 2 March mid-day
Benefits: Personal annual training budget, employee assistance programme, 25 days annual leave (pro-rata) plus bank holidays.
We’re looking for a proactive Fundraising Manager to drive Business Launchpad’s income generation, developing a strong fundraising pipeline and securing income from trusts, foundations, and statutory funders. Working closely with the Marketing and Impact & Evaluation teams, you’ll craft compelling, evidence-based cases for support that clearly demonstrate the difference their programmes make to young people across London.
You’ll bring excellent research and proposal-writing skills, strong organisational ability, and a confident, solutions-focused approach to managing deadlines - and enjoy working in a mission-led environment. The organisation offers room to innovate, a positive culture, and genuine opportunities for growth.
To be successful as the Fundraising Manager you will need:
- Proven track record of securing income from trusts, foundations, or statutory funders
- Experience in building and managing a fundraising pipeline
- Excellent grant/proposal writing skills with strong research abilities
- A proactive, entrepreneurial approach with excellent collaboration skills
If you would like to discuss this role with, please contact Heather and quote the reference 2883HB.
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If enough applications are received the charity reserve the right to end the application period sooner.
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Job Title: Individual Giving Officer
• Department: Fundraising
• Reports to: Head of Fundraising
• Responsible for: Individual Giving
• Working Hours: 23.25 hours per week. 15-month contract
1. Purpose of the Role
• Working with the Head of Fundraising develop programmes for the recruitment and retention of individual supporters.
• Maximise income across channels including direct mail, email, social media. Working with other team members to deliver this.
• Grow income stream from individual giving products such as appeals, raffles, lotteries and other individual giving products, such as our Pet Pen Sponsorship.
• Develop budgets and business plans and contribute to fundraising strategy.
• Manage and optimise supporter experience for retention, engagement, and cross-marketing.
• Analyse appeal results for continual improvement.
2. Principle Tasks
• Oversee the annual individual giving fundraising calendar and campaigns from start to finish.
• Plan and manage direct marketing and digital appeals, including supplier coordination.
• Conduct market research and maintain awareness of trends to inform innovation.
• Prepare budgets and monitor performance.
• Develop donor recruitment campaigns.
• Develop supporter journeys.
• Develop warm programmes.
• Write fundraising copy, providing guidance on design to artworkers. Work with local studio artists and internal staff to produce final materials.
• Coordinate with PR, comms, and other departments on campaign messaging and execution.
• Analyse campaign performance and produce evaluation insights.
• Ensure compliance with GDPR, Data Protection law, DMA, and fundraising codes of practice.
3. Knowledge, Skills & Experience
• Essential:
o Direct marketing and digital fundraising experience.
o CRM usage for data extract and reporting.
o Data management.
o Campaign brief writing.
o Fundraising copywriting ability.
o An understanding of effective fundraising design.
o Knowledge of effective appeals, charity gaming, donor stewardship, and individual giving products.
o Supporter acquisition, retention and development.
o GDPR.
4. Competencies
• Planning and decision-making skills.
• Creativity and forward-thinking.
• Task focus, prioritisation, and problem-solving.
• Collaboration with team.
• Project management.
• Excellent Microsoft package skills.
• Strong written/verbal communication and analytical skills.
5. Additional Info
• Willingness to occasionally work evenings or weekends if needed as part of the wider Fundraising team activities.
• Driving licence.
• Work in office 3 days per week. Some home working will be allowed as needed.
We are looking for a Global Events Manager (Fundraising), to develop and lead a Global Events Strategy for all fundraising-related events including Philanthropy, Mid-Level and Legacy, as well as involvement in wider organisational events, to engage and inspire mid-level and major donors and funders.
This role focuses on high-value donor engagement, rather than mass participation fundraising. You will lead events such as major gift donor receptions, mid-level donor gatherings, legacy supporter events, and occasional internal team away days.
This is a Surrey based Hybrid role with 2 days a week in the office.
The Charity
A passionate charity dedicated to paving the way for a new era where people, wildlife and the planet thrive, with a strategy focused on mobilising a movement and delivering key legislative reforms. The charity offer a range of benefits including flexible working, learning and development opportunities, a generous 10% pension and an employee assistance programme.
The Role
Event Strategy, Planning & Execution Take primary responsibility for coordinating and delivering innovative fundraising events, including in-person and virtual events, that engage and inspire mid-level and major donors globally.
Donor Stewardship Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with mid-level and major donors, providing exceptional stewardship and personalised communication to increase giving through events.
Fundraising Strategy Develop creative event-based fundraising strategies to engage new donors and retain existing ones.
Collaboration Work closely with the Global Fundraising and Communications teams to develop compelling event content and donor engagement strategies.
The Candidate
Proven track record in planning, coordinating, and delivering successful fundraising events, both virtual and in person, with a focus on donor engagement.
Experience in managing mid and major donor portfolios, including cultivation, stewardship, and soliciting gifts.
Experience in managing high-value events, such as gala dinners, donor receptions, and exclusive donor webinars.
Strong written and oral communication skills with the ability to create compelling content for event materials and donor communications.
IMPORTANT NOTE
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We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.
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Community Fundraising & Engagement Manager
Salary: £40,000 per annum
Location: North London (hybrid – 3 days per week in the office)
Contract: Full-time, permanent
Are you a people-centred Community Fundraiser who thrives on building meaningful relationships in local communities?
We’re working with a well-established UK charity seeking a Community Fundraising Manager to grow income and deepen connections across two key regions. This is a hands-on, outward-facing role for someone who enjoys inspiring supporters, working collaboratively, and turning community enthusiasm into long-term impact.
The role
This role brings together community fundraising, supporter engagement and regional relationship management. As a Community Fundraising Manager you'll work closely with individuals, volunteer fundraisers, community groups and local businesses, helping them feel confident, valued and motivated to support the charity’s work.
While the Community Fundraising Manager will be aligned to North London as a primary base, the focus is very much on community presence, partnership building and stewardship, rather than being office-bound.
Key elements of the role include:
- Developing and growing a portfolio of community and local corporate supporters
- Supporting and motivating volunteer fundraisers, providing excellent stewardship throughout their journey
- Identifying new opportunities within local communities, networks and organisations
- Delivering and supporting a programme of community-led fundraising activity and events
- Building long-term relationships that encourage repeat support and advocacy
- Working collaboratively with colleagues to share insight, ideas and best practice
About you
This role would suit someone who is confident, empathetic and highly organised, with a genuine belief in the power of community.
You’ll likely bring:
- Experience in community, regional or relationship-based fundraising
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences
- A proactive and creative approach to generating and developing fundraising opportunities
- Confidence managing multiple relationships and priorities at once
- Experience using a CRM or fundraising database
- A flexible approach, with occasional out-of-hours or event work
What’s on offer
- Salary of £40,000 per annum
- Hybrid working with 3 days per week in the office
- North London as your main base
- A supportive, values-led working culture
- The opportunity to play a visible role in strengthening community engagement and supporter relationships
This is an exciting opportunity for a fundraiser who believes that strong communities create lasting change, and who wants a role with real autonomy, variety and purpose.
We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and oppose all forms of unlawful discrimination. We recruit fairly, transparently and in line with the Equality Act 2010, welcoming candidates from all backgrounds.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The Fundraising Officer will oversee the planning, coordination, and execution of all fundraising activities and events. This role involves developing and implementing strategies to maximise donations and enhance donor relationships, in line with the Central London Samaritans' fundraising strategy. Responsibilities include engaging with individual donors, businesses, and community partners to secure financial support.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Collaborate with the Head of Branch Operations and Branch Director: Identify specific programs and funding priorities and organise targeted fundraising campaigns and events.
- Plan and Coordinate Fundraising Events and Campaigns: Oversee the planning and coordination of fundraising campaigns, events, and initiatives.
- Track and Process Pledges: Monitor, track, and process pledges made at events, ensuring records are regularly updated.
- Manage Online Donations: Oversee online donation activities, maintaining up-to-date records and ensuring relevant departments and donors are informed.
- Identify Funding Opportunities: Seek local and national funding opportunities and contribute to the development of the organisation's fundraising strategy.
- Manage Fundraising Income: Maintain reports, track donations, handle donor correspondence, and evaluate the success of fundraising activities.
- Identify Partnership Opportunities: Look for partnership opportunities for joint fundraising campaigns to expand the donor base.
- Represent Central London Samaritans: Positively represent the organisation in all aspects of work, adhering to its values.
- Additional Duties: Perform any other duties assigned by your line manager that are appropriate to your role.
ATTRIBUTES
Candidates should demonstrate:
- Fundraising Experience: A demonstrable track record of fundraising or related activities
- Communication Skills: High standard of verbal and written communication skills.
- Organisational Skills: Ability to multi-task, stay organised, and prioritise workload
- Independence and Teamwork: Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Flexibility: Adaptable and flexible in working style, as this role will require evening and weekend work to attend events and meet deadlines.
- Relationship Building: Ability to communicate and develop relationships with volunteers, members of the public, and organisations.
The summary of responsibilities is neither exclusive nor exhaustive and responsibilities may vary from time-to-time in the light of changing circumstances and in conjunction with the post holder.
Hours of work:
The basic hours are 21/28 hours per week spread over Three/Four working days. Within these hours there may be need to work some evenings and weekend days, so flexibility is essential. The core responsibilities should be carried out during weekdays. The amount of out of hours work will be agreed on an ongoing basis.
Time off in lieu will be allowed in agreement with the Head of Branch Operations and in line with the staff handbook and the European Working Time Directive.
Limitations:
The post holder will be required to work within the rules and regulations of Samaritans and accept the authority of the Director and the Chair of the branch’s Board of Trustees, who have discretion to delegate authority to the post holder and to withdraw it.
Equal Opportunities Policy:
Central London Samaritans is committed to eliminating any discrimination and promoting diversity and equality of opportunity in all it does. It is therefore Central London Samaritans' commitment to provide equal opportunities in employment and we will not unlawfully discriminate against job applicants, employees of the Company, volunteers, workers, or contract workers on the grounds of their age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race (which includes colour, nationality and ethnic or national origins), religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Purpose - working closely with Senior Managers, the post holder will support all aspects of business development and fundraising, including the development of bids, tender submissions and applications for funding to achieve the Association’s objectives. The postholder will also play an important role in supporting the mobilisation of projects and services following a successful application.
SOME KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Support the development and implementation of a Business Development Strategy incorporating grant funding, contracted provision and social enterprise development, which aligns with the Association’s Strategic and Development Plans.
- Support the development and implementation of an annual Fundraising Plan with ambitious income goals that underpin the Association’s strategic goals and accelerates revenue growth in a sustainable manner.
- Identify new funding / tender opportunities that are well targeted, informed and thoroughly researched in order to maximise the chances of success.
- Produce external funding bids, expressions of interest and support income generating activities including developing tender responses and social enterprises to meet the Association’s objectives.
- Submit bids, tenders and required information to funders within defined deadlines while meeting submission requirements.
- Support the development of business cases for establishing social enterprises and joint ventures that deliver local outcomes and diversify / strengthen the Association’s financial base.
- Work with colleagues to scope, develop, refine and improve services and activities through innovative tools and techniques including organising coproduction sessions with partners, stakeholders and residents.
- Build and maintain positive relationships with stakeholders, contract managers, grant officers and corporates etc.
- Create a business development/funding pipeline tracker – supporting colleagues to keep a track of tender and fundraising opportunities, the progress of each application, workload spikes and bottlenecks, clashes and deadlines; supporting managers and colleagues to ensure that all deadlines are met with maximum efficiency.
- Working with internal and external stakeholders in line with the Associations’ values, policies and processes; remaining motivated, flexible and collaborative in their approach.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Do you have a head for fundraising and a heart for animals? This is your chance to become the face of Blue Cross in the south region! We are recruiting for a Regional Fundraising Officer (South) to join our community and events team. This is a hybrid role based at our Burford office.
More about the role
This is a varied and vibrant position where no two days are quite the same. You will work closely with the Community & Events Manager to develop and bring to life regional community fundraising plans that truly resonate with local people across the South of England and Wales. A major part of your focus will be managing and stimulating growth in the areas surrounding our rehoming centres, retail shops and vet hospitals. You will be championing our classic fundraising campaigns, such as Paws for Tea, while also spotting new opportunities to increase income and supporting our incredible "Do it Yourself" fundraisers to help them reach their full potential.
Beyond the numbers, this role is about relationships. You will be building and nurturing volunteer networks, recruiting new faces, and developing fundraising groups that can respond quickly to new opportunities. You will also identify and apply for ‘Charity of the Year’ partnerships with local businesses and managing those corporate relationships. Whether you are supporting local events, encouraging fundraisers to get involved through internal communications, or ensuring our donors feel valued through careful stewardship, you will be key to our growth. You will also be completing administration tasks to keep things running smoothly, such as financial coding, raising purchase orders, and liaising with our data team to ensure every penny is accounted for.
This is a hybrid role with 2 days a week from our Burford office. There will also be regular visits to our rehoming centres, retail shops and vet hospitals in the South region.
About you:
To thrive in this role, you will be a confident and articulate individual who genuinely loves connecting with people. We are looking for a self-starter who can motivate themselves and others, seamlessly switching between chatting with a local volunteer group, pitching to a corporate partner, or collaborating with our internal teams. You should have a proven track record in community fundraising and the organizational skills to juggle multiple projects.
We are looking for someone with a flexible attitude who isn't afraid to make decisions and take the lead when necessary. You will have a proactive approach to growth, constantly looking for new opportunities to expand our fundraising reach and build on our income.
Essential Qualifications, Skills, and Experience
· Full driving licence and have transport readily available
· Demonstrable experience in Community fundraising role
· Demonstrable experience in running regional local fundraising appeals
· Recruitment and managing volunteer fundraising groups and individual fundraisers
· Planning of fundraising events programme and evaluation of fundraising opportunities
· Working with other fundraising teams to deliver diverse activities including events, corporate partnerships and key supporter/cultivation activities
· Excellent written and face-to-face communication skills, with an aptitude for interacting with colleagues and supporters on all levels
· Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), databases and the Internet
· Ability to demonstrate and apply Blue Cross values of compassion, courage and inclusivity
Desirable Qualifications, Skills, and Experience
· Knowledge of fundraising databases (ideally Dynamics 365)
How to apply
Click the apply button below and complete the online application process before the closing date on Tuesday 3rd 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 weren’t for their amazing efforts and commitment, we wouldn’t be able to make the difference that we do today. In return, we want to provide you with the best working environment we can.
With a wide range of perks aimed at enhancing your life both inside and outside of work, you'll
thrive in a supportive and rewarding environment.
Our generous benefits package includes:
· 38 days per year, increasing to 43 with service (including bank holidays). For part-time roles, holiday entitlement is calculated pro-rata.
· Pension scheme with enhanced employer contribution
· Life assurance
· Unlimited access to an employee assistance programme
· Programmes for physical and mental wellbeing support
· Free access to GP via MetLife
· Recognition scheme
· Annual volunteer days
· Claim for professional fees
· Charity worker discounts across a variety of retailers.
We want you to feel valued and supported throughout your career with us. For more details on our benefits and to see how we invest in our team, visit the 'Why Work for Us' page on our website.
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Post: Grants / Fundraising Manager
Reporting to: Chief Executive Officer, Umbrella
Accountable to: Trustees
Responsible for: Fundraising and Grants across the organisation.
Job Purpose
The Grants & Fundraising Manager will play a lead role in maintaining and growing Umbrella’s income, with a primary focus on grant fundraising and the development of corporate partnerships. Working closely with the CEO, Trustees and staff teams, the post holder will strengthen existing income streams, identify new opportunities, and support the development of Umbrella’s fundraising strategy. This role is central to ensuring the sustainability and expansion of Umbrella’s services for disabled children, young people and their families.
Key Terms of Employment
Hours: 15-20 hours per week (may include occasional evening and weekend work)
Annual Leave: 22 days per annum (Pro-rated on hours) plus 8 Bank Holidays
Salary Scale: Band 11 to 13 - £30,763 - £ 32,591 dependant on experience (pro-rated)
Base: Umbrella House, Mackworth, Derby
Pension: Umbrella offer a pension scheme and details will be provided
Notice period: 2 months
Contract Term: Permanent dependant on funding
Subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Key Responsibilities
- Research, develop and maintain a strong pipeline of grant opportunities across trusts, foundations, Lottery, corporate CSR programmes, and statutory funders.
- Write, coordinate and submit high-quality grant applications and expressions of interest.
- Manage grant reporting, monitoring and compliance, working with operational teams to ensure accurate data collection and spend tracking.
- Identify and engage potential corporate partners, including through Marketing Derby and local business networks.
- Support the roll-out and delivery of Umbrella’s corporate engagement programme.
- Steward existing corporate supporters to maximise long-term value.
- Work with the CEO and trustees to build relationships with community groups (e.g., Freemasons, Rotary, sports clubs) to secure fundraising support and “charity of the year” partnerships.
- To work with the CEO to produce and implement Umbrella’s Fundraising plan and to report regularly to the Fundraising Marketing and Communications Sub- Group on progress against agreed targets.
General Responsibilities
- Take an active part in continuing to develop own knowledge and skills relevant to the job, attending training as required.
- Adhere to Umbrella’s Safeguarding/Protecting Vulnerable Children and Adults Policy
- Be familiar with and adhere to Umbrella’s policies and procedures
- Maintain confidentiality at all times.
- Manage and organise your own time and activities to ensure tasks are prioritised, and agreed deadlines are met.
- To assist with any other duties that may occur from time to time in order to meet the needs of Umbrella, which are not covered in the above. These will be mutually agreed with the Chief Executive.
Other Requirements
- In order to achieve the objectives of Umbrella, the post holder will need to work flexibly, including occasional out of hours as required.
- Driving licence and vehicle, for which a mileage allowance will be paid.
This is not a full and complete statement of duties and responsibilities, which may be amended in the light of changing needs of the organisation, after consultation with the post holder
Person Specification
Education
- Educated to degree level or have the equivalent experience in fundraising, income generation or relevant roles within the charity sector or similar organisation.
Experience
- Proven experience in securing funding through grants, trusts, foundations or statutory funders.
- Experience of developing and delivering successful fundraising activities.
- Demonstrated success of building and maintaining productive relationships with funders, donors or partners.
Skills and Knowledge
- Good understanding of the current grant funding landscape and / or corporate funding environment
- Excellent relationship management, interpersonal, and communication skills
- Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to produce clear, persuasive funding applications
- Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills
- Ability to confidently articulate a case for support
- Competent user of IT systems
- Understanding of the barriers faced by disabled children and their families – or willingness to learn.
Personal Attributes
- Proactive, resilient self-starter with a positive approach to work.
- Positive and collaborative approach to work
- Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion
Other
- Willingness to work occasional evenings or weekends if required
- Full driving license and access to a vehicle (mileage allowance payable)
Interviews will be conducted as suitable candidates apply.
Please include cover letter detailing your suitability for the role.
Enable disabled children and young people to realise their full potential in an integrated society.
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Job Title: Community Fundraising Relationship Manager known as Relationship Manager (North East) internally
Location: Home-based covering North Yorkshire & East Riding of Yorkshire. Candidates should ideally reside in the area and have access to a vehicle as there is a requirement to be able to travel across the region to attend meetings, events and training.
Hours: 35 hours per week
Contract type: Permanent
Salary: £34,616 per annum (home based)
What we do: We help young people through cancer
How we work: We’re Determined, United, Spirited and Kind
What we’re looking for:
- Someone with a successful track record of building strong internal and external relationships and generating income ideally from community and corporate opportunities
- Someone who can create and deliver strong stewardship plans to maximise income and retain our supporters
- Someone with a growth mindset who is solution focused. Someone who can manage their time and workload, and utilise our given processes, systems, and parameters to overcome barriers
- Someone who can deliver a personal portfolio within an overall Regional Fundraising team target, demonstrating an understanding of how to mitigate risk and maximise return on investment
How to apply:
You’ll need to register on our portal, complete a short application form and answer questions about your skills and experience in relation to the role. Please note that incomplete applications will not be considered.
Key dates:
Applications by 8th March 2026, 1st stage interviews on 16th or 17th March 2026 online and 2nd Stage interviews on 31st March and 1st April 2026, in person in Newcastle upon Tyne
What we offer:
- Leave: 25 days of annual leave, which increases with service, in addition to bank holidays and a 3 or 4 day closure over the Christmas period. We also have finish early Fridays in August and quarterly reset days to step away from day to day work and refocus.
- Flexible bank holidays: the option to swap five UK public holidays (except 25th, 26th December, and 1st January or any substitute bank holidays for these dates) for other dates off.
- Paid Carer and Compassionate Leave: paid time off to care for family members or dependants.
- Paid Parental Leave: enhanced pay for parental leave such as maternity leave, paternity leave or adoption leave.
- Paid Volunteering Leave: support your community by taking paid leave for volunteering activities.
- Health Cashback Plan: access a health cashback plan to cover medical expenses.
- Life assurance and Income Protection: financial support if you’re unable to work due to illness or injury.
- Discount scheme: access exclusive savings at various high street retailers and gyms.
- Flexible Working: we care about your wellbeing and encourage flexible work arrangements to promote work-life balance.
Our commitment to inclusion and accessibility:
At Teenage Cancer Trust one of our key focuses is around equity and making sure our services are accessible and inclusive to all young people with cancer, with no-one left behind. We have the same goal for people working with us.
Teenage Cancer Trust is committed to recognising and valuing individual differences and the contributions of all people.
Should you require any assistance or adjustments to support your interview process, such as additional time for tasks, meeting the panellists beforehand, information in another format or a different interview format (online/offline/in person), please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the HR Team and we will do our best to accommodate your request.
We are a Disability Confident employer which means we have committed to offering interviews to disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria for the role listed under the 'What you'll bring to the team' section of the job description and shortlisting questions.
To opt into this scheme, please enter ‘yes’ in the appropriate question on the application form.
Please note that in recruitment campaigns with a high volume of candidates opting into the scheme, interview offers will be made only to those who best meet the essential criteria and provide the strongest responses to the shortlisting questions.
We are unable to offer individual feedback at the shortlisting stage.
Privacy and Safeguarding:
At Teenage Cancer Trust we take our commitment to safeguarding seriously and work to protect and promote the rights of the young people who we support. Our safeguarding responsibilities extend to the children and adults who work to support the charity, who we also have a duty of care to protect. Safeguarding is at the forefront of each activity we carry out. In line with our approach, this role is subject to a DBS check (Disclosure and Barring Service).
For information on how we collect, store and process personal data please contact the HR Team.
We’re here to give every young person facing cancer the best care and support.



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Fundraising Manager & Marketing Manager
Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 per annum
Hours: 4 to 5 days per week
Contract: Permanent
Location: Walton-on-Thames
Responsible to: Director of Services
About Us
Home-Start Elmbridge is a local, independent charity supporting families with predominantly at least one child under the age of five, and a specialised service for families of primary school children. Through our team of trained volunteers and staff, we offer emotional and practical support to help parents build confidence, strengthen family relationships, and give their young children the best possible start in life.
About the role
As Fundraising & Marketing Manager, you will be responsible for:
- Developing and delivering our Fundraising strategies, to secure appropriate funding to ensure the sustainable delivery of high-quality services by Home-Start Elmbridge.
- Leading on submitting grant applications, tenders and bids for existing and new services and develop new partnerships to support delivery.
- Ensuring the successful delivery of the Fundraising plan through the coordination of fundraising activities (including events, campaigns, and sponsorships) and managing donor relationships.
We’re looking for someone with:
- Proven experience in a Fundraising & Marketing management or leadership role, ideally in the voluntary or community sector
- Strong people management skills, including supporting staff and volunteers
- Experience of fundraising, grant applications or income generation
- A solid understanding of safeguarding and working with vulnerable families
- Excellent communication and relationship building abilities
- Strong organisational and financial oversight skills
- Ability to work flexibly including some hours outside of normal business hours
- A commitment to the values and ethos of Home-Start
- A clean driver’s licence and access to a car
What we offer:
Home-Start Elmbridge is a supportive, family friendly employer. We offer:
- Flexible working (within service need)
- Generous annual leave
- Pension contribution
- Ongoing training and professional development
- The opportunity to be part of a well-respected local charity making a meaningful difference to families’ lives
This post requires an Enhanced DBS check with Child Workforce barred list information (under the Adult and Child Workforce). Employment is subject to satisfactory references and DBS. We will only discuss or request criminal record details once a conditional offer has been made, in line with Home-Start Elmbridge’s Safer Recruitment Policy.
Home-Start Elmbridge is committed to safeguarding and to equality, diversity and inclusion.
We welcome applications from people with disabilities and anyone who may need adjustments or support to complete the application process is encouraged to contact us during the recruitment process
Schedule and Interview Process
- Closing date: 4th March 2026
- Shortlisting: Candidates notified by end of day
- Formal interview (date tbc) will take place at the Home-Start Elmbridge offices in Walton-on-Thames (panel interview & presentation)
Interested?
If you would like to apply and find out more about this position, please click the apply button to be directed to our website.
No agencies please.