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Join the Bone Cancer Research Trust to lead our trusts and foundations fundraising, securing c.£500,000 per year to support life-changing bone cancer research and patient services. You’ll shape a strategic fundraising programme, building multi-year partnerships while delivering immediate income targets.

We’re looking for a proactive, strategic fundraiser with strong relationship-building and analytical skills, confident representing BCRT externally, developing compelling proposals, and spotting long-term opportunities.

As a leader, you’ll inspire your team, bring fresh ideas, and connect funders with real impact, helping us deliver vital support for patients and families affected by primary bone cancer.

The challenge should you choose to accept it.....

We are so proud of what we do, and we know you will be too. Stewarding great relationships and inspiring people choose The Hospice of St Francis in their will is absolutely key to making the Hospice the incredible place it is now and for the future.  You could be part of that.

With a rich, diverse history, which began back in 1979, we have cared for and supported over 30,000 local people.  We have a dedicated and generous supporter base, customers, donors, adventurers, fundraisers and volunteers

Today our free care supports up to 2,000 local people every year, in Herts and Bucks.

We truly are a community hospice
– built and funded by the community, to serve the community.

Did you know our legacy giving film is award winning?

So where do you come in?

People are at the heart of everything we do. And you would be no different. We are all vital cogs in delivering our care and support.

We are looking for an ambitious new Legacy Giving Lead – someone who brings a passion for hospice care and wants to play a part in growing Legacy Giving at the Hospice. On average, we receive £1 million a year in legacy income but we are keen to grow and sustain this in the future.

This is a critical role that will work with colleagues across the Hospice to raise awareness of legacies and you will contribute your expertise to provide top-tier stewardship to our wonderful legators.

The opportunity...

This is a critical role that will develop and grow a high-performing Legacy Giving programme at The Hospice of St Francis.

You will personally identify, cultivate and steward legacy pledgers through an inspiring engagement programme that both raises awareness of legacies, encourages new pledgers and shows the impact they have on the Hospice’s services.

With a solid understanding of the administration of wills, you will liaise with executors and professional advisors and advise colleagues and the Board on best practice legacy administration.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Legacy Giving specialist to curate a new legacy programme, building on previous work, to grow income for the future.

The must haves:

• Fundraising Success: At least five years’ experience of delivering a Legacy Giving programme with success in driving acquisition and relationship management
• Technical expertise: Practical understanding of the practical implications of legal and financial aspects of wills
• Driving awareness and engagement: Experience of developing and executing legacy awareness initiatives internally and externally
• Systems and processes: using client relationship management systems, tracking KPIs and managing projects
• Proven expertise in relationship building internally and externally

The it would be great to haves:

• Experience working with professional advisors such as lawyers, accountants and wealth managers
• Knowledge of regular/mid-value or in-mem giving
• Experience of DonorFy
• Experience of fundraising in a Hospice setting
• Certificate in Charity Legacy Administration or Certificate in Legacy Fundraising

You know it makes sense....

• 27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• Wide range of free training courses, plus personal development opportunities
• On-site home cooked food served at a reasonable rate in our bistro​
• You’ll have freedom to make decisions within the boundaries of the Job Description and charity policy and procedure
• Don’t forget a stunning setting, plus #team comradery, support and bags of positivity!

For an informal discussion, or to find out more please contact the People Team or visit our website: Legacy Giving Lead | The Hospice of St. Francis 

This list of tasks and responsibilities is not exhaustive and the job holder may be required to undertake other relevant and appropriate duties as required by the Manager. This Job Description can be amended by agreement with the Post Holder and Manager

Please note; applicant shortlisting will take place as and when suitable individuals apply. As such, we would strongly encourage early applications. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a suitable candidate be appointed.  Interview arrangements will be communicated via email, so please check your email regularly.

The challenge should you choose to accept it.....

We are so proud of what we do, and we know you will be to. Communication and media are absolutely key to making the Hospice the incredible place it is. And you could be part of that.

With a rich, diverse history, which began back in 1979 with our founders, we’ve been making a difference ever since. 

Today our free care supports 2,000 local people and their families, in Herts and Bucks. We truly are a community hospice
– built and funded by the community, to serve the community.

So where do you come in?

People are at the heart of everything we do. And you would be no different. We are all vital cogs in delivering our care and support.

We are looking for a new Associate Director of Development – someone who will lead a new, relationship-based approach to fundraising and help us reach new heights in our income generation activities.

We aim to raise £800,000 from Major Gifts, Trusts and Foundations and Regular and Mid-Value Giving this year and are ambitious about growing this in the future.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead this work and to be at forefront of charting a new path for fundraising at The Hospice of St Francis.

The opportunity.....

You will play a pivotal role in growing income across the Hospice and leading new, relationship-based approaches to fundraising.

With responsibility for Major Donors, Trusts and Foundations, and Regular and Mid-Value Giving you will create and lead a new strategy to develop these areas and manage and grow a portfolio of high-value relationships.

You will also work hand in hand with Hospice colleagues to identify and curate exciting fundraising propositions, helping to raise strategic funds for our services.

As a leader in the fundraising team, you will provide coaching and management to your team and deputise for the Director Fundraising.

You will be central in forming close working relationships across the Hospice and with the Board of Trustees, enabling a whole hospice approach to fundraising.

The must haves:

• Fundraising Success: At least six years’ experience operating in a Major Gifts or Trusts and Foundations role and a track record of personally securing and stewarding five and six figure gifts
• Strategic thinker: Experience of researching, developing and implementing new strategies, and associated budgets and KPIs, and of developing portfolios, and prospect management tools
• Leading and inspiring: At least four years’ experience of inspiring, managing and developing 1+ line reports
• Proposition development: Creative in outlook and with experience of developing donor-centric fundraising propositions

The it would be great to haves:

• Regular Giving: Experience of developing and managing Regular Giving and mid-value programmes
• Team Management: Experience of managing, motivating and supporting a team
• CRM knowledge: Knowledge of DonorFly
• Fundraising qualification: A relevant fundraising qualification from CIOF or other

You know it makes sense....

• 27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• Wide range of free training courses, plus personal development opportunities
• On-site home cooked food served at a reasonable rate in our bistro​
• You’ll have freedom to make decisions within the boundaries of the Job Description and charity policy and procedure
• Don’t forget a stunning setting, plus #team comradery, support and bags of positivity!

For an informal discussion, or to find out more please visit our website: Associate Director of Development (Fundraising) | The Hospice of St. Francis 

This list of tasks and responsibilities is not exhaustive and the job holder may be required to undertake other relevant and appropriate duties as required by the Manager. This Job Description can be amended by agreement with the Post Holder and Manager

Please note; applicant shortlisting will take place as and when suitable individuals apply. As such, we would strongly encourage early applications. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a suitable candidate be appointed.  Interview arrangements will be communicated via email, so please check your email regularly.

Overview

The Olive Tree Cancer Support Group (the Olive Tree), is a registered Charity, dedicated to the relief of the physical and/or emotional distress of persons with cancer and their partners, families, friends and carers, through the provision of services, operating from its support centres in Crawley and Horsham.

A Centre Manager is being sought to manage all aspects of the Horsham centre, working closely with the Crawley Centre Manager and reporting to the Board of Trustees, delivering the charity’s goals and long-term strategy. The responsibilities include staff and volunteer management and recruitment, onboarding new patients / service users, engaging with external stakeholders and all other operational and day to day financial matters, including supervision of team members responsible for fundraising activities, social media and communications. 

Salary: £31,000 to £35,000, depending on experience

Full time, Monday – Friday, flexible as required.

Location: Lavinia House, Horsham with some local travel.

Person Specification

The following specification is for the ideal candidate, but candidates that offer a significant proportion of the following requirements below will be considered.

Knowledge and Experience

· Experience of supporting vulnerable people

· Experience of planning and implementing in a service based organisation

· Knowledge of national and local cancer care, support and information, including holistic approaches

· Knowledge of good practice in user involvement

· Experience of monitoring, evaluation and continuous development of services

· Experience of team management and development of staff through personal development plans

· Experience of recruiting, retaining and working with volunteers

· Understanding of cancer and the effect it has on patients and those supporting them

· Experience of partnership working

· Experience in service promotion and marketing, including social media

· Experience in financial record keeping and processes

· Experience of successful project management

· Experience of working in a community and grant based fundraising organisation would be an advantage

Skills and abilities

· Conducting sensitive and difficult conversations with empathy, care and support

· Ability to lead, inspire and develop positive relationships across all stakeholders

· Ability to plan services across a range of hard and soft resources ensuring maximum utilisation of services.

· Developing a community experience

· Ability to work in a flexible manner outside standard working hours

· Autonomous and team working, excellent organisation and prioritisation

· Motivate self and others

· Advanced communication skills both written and oral

· Flexibility and adaptabilityFacilitation

· Networking

· IT and data management - full Microsoft 365 suite and contact management

· Ability to quality assess information sources

· Maintain confidentiality

· Confidence and ability in public speaking

· Desire for continuous personal development to develop own knowledge and skills

· Driving licence and use of a private vehicle

Could you turn partnerships into something profoundly powerful? Join Prospect Hospice and help shape the future of end-of-life care through bold, strategic fundraising.

At Prospect Hospice, we are dedicated to providing outstanding end-of-life care to our patients, as well as offering emotional, spiritual, and practical support to their families and loved ones. Based in Swindon, we serve communities across North Wiltshire, Swindon, and the surrounding areas.

As a charity, we rely heavily on the generosity of individuals, businesses, and philanthropic donors to fund our services. We are seeking a dynamic Partnerships and Philanthropy Manager to join our team and help us continue this vital work.

Hours: 30 to 37.5 hours per week (Flexible working options, minimum 3 days per week in the office, part-time considered).

What is the role?

As our Partnerships & Philanthropy Manager, you’ll be at the heart of our new strategy - unlocking income and wider value through bold, purposeful partnerships with local businesses and philanthropists.

In this role you’ll:

• Lead and deliver our corporate partnerships and major donor strategy
• Proactively identify & cultivate relationships with prospective donors
• Create compelling proposals and deliver inspiring pitches
• Collaborate with internal teams to align funding with strategic needs
• Build and nurture high-value relationships with partners and philanthropists
• Secure major gifts and high-value, strategic support
• Deliver bold, innovative fundraising initiatives
• Deliver exceptional stewardship and donor experiences
• Track progress through regular pipeline & financial reporting
• Coach and support colleagues in corporate fundraising
•  Act as the corporate fundraising expert across the charity

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious and results-driven individual to make a real impact in our community.

What we’re looking for:

• A track record in securing income through new & existing partnerships (charity or commercial sector)
• Strong networking, influencing and relationship-building skills
• Strategic thinker with excellent written and verbal communicatio
• Experience of using a pipeline to track the status and potential value of partnerships
• A team-player who is passionate about growing income through partnerships and wider fundraising activities
• A proactive, self-starter with a passion for making a difference
• Full UK driving license and access to your own car

We are looking for a confident, proactive individual who is passionate about making a difference. The ideal candidate will have a strategic mindset, with the creativity to develop new fundraising ideas and the resilience to achieve ambitious income targets.

Our Values

We’re committed to creating a truly inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We value diversity of thought, ability and individuality, and we’re proud to be a learning organisation that encourages innovation and continuous development.

We offer a great range of benefits, including:

• 27 days annual leave entitlement (plus bank holidays)
• Generous contributory pension scheme and life assurance
• Discounts with local retailers, gyms and service providers including Blue Light Discount Card
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Family-friendly policies and practice
• Supportive induction, and training and development
• Free parking

Ready to Apply?

If you're ready to shape something meaningful and see the impact of your work every day, submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your suitability for the role and why you’d like to work with us.

Equality & Diversity

Prospect Hospice is committed to encouraging a diverse and inclusive working environment. We recognise that promoting diversity and eliminating discrimination in our workplace will bring benefits for our people, our business and the communities we serve.

We welcome applications from all individuals regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, offending background, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all those we support. As part of our SAFER recruitment processes, offers of employment will be subject to thorough checks, which may include a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, satisfactory references, online and social media checks and verification of qualifications. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to adhere to our safeguarding policies and procedures at all times.

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

We will review applications as they come in so we may close the vacancy before the closing date. Candidates are advised to apply early.

Reports to: Chief Operating Officer
Manages: Business Development Executive
Salary range: £38,251 – £47,940 per annum, depending on experience
Location: London – EC4Y 8EE (Hybrid)
Contract: Permanent, full-time (31.5 hours over 5 days)

Job Purpose

Our Business Development Manager is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives on creating and improving relationships, expanding a product portfolio, and working across an organisation to drive impact. This role has a wide remit which covers our existing products as well as identifying new income streams.

You’ll play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering a business development plan that maximises income streams, supports improvements in patient care, and strengthens our partnerships across the healthcare system. You’ll support tenders and contract negotiations, fostering relationships that secure funding for key BSR initiatives whilst offering tailored customer service and account management to our partners.

You’ll manage a business development administrator, who will focus on delivering contractual obligations in a timely manner. You’ll coach and develop them to build confidence in account management and sales. This role requires a creative, impact-oriented leader who excels in both strategic thinking and hands-on execution.

Please note: This role may require travel, overnight stays and weekend work, for example at our conferences.

Main Responsibilties 

Business Development Strategy

• Alongside the COO, develop and execute a business development strategy for BSR that secures financially sustainable funding streams that support our drive to improve patient care
• Lead on market research, product development and product lifecycle management
• Support the Senior Management Team and Heads of Department to expand and improve our product portfolios to keep partners engaged in supporting our diverse membership

Relationship building and management

• Lead relationship management with sponsors, partners and collaborators to provide exceptional and consistent account management
• Liaise with and support internal teams with delivery to sponsors, partners and collaborators
• Enable internal sharing of insight and intelligence about trends and movements with industry partners
• Foster new strategic partnerships and relationships with UK and international organisations
• Open up new funding opportunities that support BSR’s strategic aims and activities

Team Leadership and Development

• Lead and develop the Business Development Executive
• Support teams across the business to meet ambitious financial targets
• With the COO and Director of Marketing, Education and Events, manage our compliance with the ABPI pharmaceutical industry code and provide regular advice/training for colleagues
• Alongside the COO, provide support to colleagues on tender and contract processes

Finances and Impact

• Oversee BSR income streams, working closely with the finance team to ensure efficient financial process and cash flow
• Manage the sales pipeline, ensuring financial trackers are up to date
• Analyse data to ensure the business development strategy is effective, ambitious and realistic 
• Provide regular reports to the Senior Management

Person Specification 

1. Experience in business development, sales or fundraising  
2.  Experience of pipeline tracking/projection/modelling
3.  Understanding of market research and product development
4.  Track record in account management and achieving financial targets
5.  Experience of best practice in tenders and contracts
6.  Ability to analyse data to harness insight and drive engagement 
7.  Outstanding interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills
8.  Ability to coach staff to reach their potential
9.  Confident decision maker
10.  Commitment to our values

Timetable

The closing date for applications is Sunday 24 August 2025
Interviews are expected to take place during the week commencing Monday 1 September 2025.

The selection process will include a first-round panel interview. Shortlisted candidates (top two) will then be invited to a second-stage interview.

Equity, Inclusion and Diversity statement 
 
BSR is committed to encouraging inclusion, equity, and diversity in our workforce. We are actively trying to increase the diversity of our staff team. We try to reduce as many barriers as we can for those with a disability. We know that everyone is an individual, so please always tell us what we can do to support you. 
 
We welcome approaches from individuals from underrepresented groups, including those from minoritised communities, and those with a disability, to better reflect the community we serve and help broaden our perspectives.

OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE

Beacon is now in its second decade and has grown substantially over the last three years, including a rebrand and expansion into international projects. To support this growth, we are seeking a highly organised, proactive, and intuitive Admin & Operations Officer to help ensure the smooth running of our daily activities and core functions.

This varied role spans many aspects of our work, from administration and resource management to supporting the systems and tools that keep Beacon working efficiently. You’ll work across the charity, supporting our executive leadership, projects teams, and fundraising activities, as well as and ensuring colleagues have the information and resources they need to deliver for our beneficiaries.

The successful candidate will play a key role in the day-to-day running of the charity and in supporting senior staff. As you settle into the role, you’ll have opportunities to develop skills in areas such as financial management, executive support, relationship management, stewardship, or project logistics, depending on your interests and the charity’s needs.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone at an early stage of their career, with full training and support provided. You’ll gain experience with a wide range of platforms and processes – from finance tools, databases, and information management – making it a great foundation for building broad, transferable skills in the charity sector. Where possible, you’ll also have the chance to get involved in other aspects of our work, offering valuable insight into how a small but ambitious organisation operates.

We also welcome applications from experienced administrators, operations professionals, or executive assistants. Such candidates may be appointed as Senior Operations Officer, with additional responsibilities and a higher salary.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Organisational administration

• Lead on day-to-day operational processes to ensure the efficient running of the organisation.
• Provide executive support to the CEO and COO, including diary coordination, scheduling, and meeting logistics.
• Oversee internal financial processes, including processing expenses and invoices, documenting charity income and outgoings, ensuring accurate record keeping, and liaising with our external accounting team.
• Coordinate team activities such as strategy days, team-building events, and the annual Christmas party.
• Support HR-related processes such as managing staff anniversaries, birthdays, departures, and basic record-keeping.
• Act as liaison between the CEO and Board of Trustees as required.
• Collaborate with building management to ensure smooth operation of office facilities.

Fundraising administration

• Provide administrative support for funding applications and reports, including document preparation and submission.
• Monitor timelines and deadlines for all fundraising-related commitments, ensuring requirements are met.
• Maintain accurate fundraising records, keeping donor and income information up to date in our systems.
• Liaise with fundraising partners, sponsors, and donors as required.

N.B. The fundraising aspect of this role is focused on providing administrative and logistical support. This is not a fundraising position, and applicants are not expected to be responsible for income generation.

Team-wide support

• Monitor and respond to incoming enquiries via phone, email, and the Contact Us form, ensuring timely and professional communication.
• Process and respond to volunteer applications, maintaining accurate records and liaising with applicants as required.
• Manage organisational resources, including internal supplies and external materials, monitoring stock levels and coordinating reorders.
• Provide office management support to ensure a well-functioning, well-resourced working environment.
• Organise team travel arrangements for internal and external events.

Occasional duties

• Provide support in the lead-up to major events with preparation of materials as required.
• Support on-the-day delivery of major events alongside other team members.
• Represent the charity at external events and exhibitions.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

This is an excellent opportunity for someone at an early stage of their career who is eager to learn and grow within a supportive team. We’re looking for a proactive and organised individual who can take ownership of their work, spot opportunities to improve processes, and contribute positively to all areas of the charity.

Essential

•   Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities, monitor timelines, and meet deadlines independently. 
•   Self-motivated and able to work proactively, showing initiative to identify needs, address issues, and make improvements to processes and systems.
•   Strong written communication and record-keeping, skills with the ability to convey information clearly and professionally. 
•   The ability to adapt your communication style to different audiences, such as colleagues, beneficiaries, trustees and donors. 
•   A proficient user of various IT systems, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Publisher), G-Suite, and Zoom, with a willingness and aptitude to learn new platforms.
•   A collaborative mindset, with the ability to work effectively across teams, coupled with the confidence to work independently and take ownership of tasks.
•   Flexible and resilient, with the ability to remain level-headed and resourceful in a fast-paced environment.
•   A commitment to Beacon’s mission and desire to represent the charity with professionalism and integrity. ​

Desirable

• Previous experience in an administrative, operations, or executive support role.
• Experience of working or volunteering in a charity or not-for-profit environment.
• Familiarity with fundraising administration, databases, or finance systems.
• Understanding of rare diseases, health charities, or small-organisation dynamics.

Experienced candidates

We welcome applications from candidates with proven experience in administration, operations, or executive support roles, who are interested in a Senior Admin & Operations Officer position.

For this level, we are looking for demonstrated competence in  managing complex administrative tasks, coordinating across teams, and supporting senior leadership with minimal supervision. Senior Admin & Operations Officers should be confident in taking initiative, driving improvements, and handling a broader range of responsibilities. 

WORKING AT BEACON

Beacon is a small, tight-knit team, with a friendly atmosphere and strong commitment to our beneficiaries. We aim to give all employees opportunities to pursue their interests, develop their skills, and shape their career path.

We offer flexible working practices to help our staff balance their personal and professional lives, including hybrid working and flexible hours. While our hybrid policy requires all staff to work in the office at least two days per week, the high level of cross-team collaboration, executive support responsibilities, and office management duties involved in the Operations Officer role mean that regular in-person attendance is particularly important.

After the initial in-person onboarding period, we’d like this role to be based in the office for around three days a week on average, though not necessarily every single week, to help maintain effective teamwork and smooth daily operations.

Position: Senior Individual Giving Officer (Digital Acquisition)
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours a week – Part Time considered
Contract: Fixed Term - 8 Months Contract
Location: Office-based in London with flexibility to work remotely
Salary: Starting from £33,044 per annum (Pro rata for part-time) plus excellent benefits  
Salary Band and Job Family: Band 2, Charity
you’ll start at our entry point salary of £33,044 per annum, increasing to £35,109 after 6 months service and satisfactory performance and to £37,174 after a further 6 months.

About us

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

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

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

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

About this job

Are you an experienced digital fundraiser or marketer looking for a short-term opportunity to make a big impact? Do you thrive on creating campaigns that bring in new supporters and grow income?

We’re looking for a proactive and creative Senior Individual Giving Officer (Digital Acquisition) to join our friendly and ambitious fundraising team at the MS Society on an 8 month fixed-term contract. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a key area of work and help shape the future of our digital fundraising.

Your main focus will be acquiring new supporters through digital channels — planning and delivering high-performing campaigns across paid social, PPC, email and more. You’ll also lead on developing and testing new digital fundraising products that inspire one-off and regular giving.

You might be working in digital fundraising, marketing, or performance-based acquisition. You’ll have experience running digital campaigns, analysing results, and using insight to drive improvements. You’ll also be a creative thinker who’s excited to try new approaches and help us grow.

This is a hands-on role that will also help influence strategy. You’ll work within the Individual Giving and Legacies team, but work closely with colleagues across Brand, Content, Digital and Data, and with external partners and agencies. You’ll have the chance to bring your expertise, energy and ideas to a role where your work will be seen, valued and make a real difference.

Whether you're looking for your next interim role, returning from a break, or simply seeking a rewarding short-term challenge, we’d love to hear from you.

We’re committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences.

Please note: this is a fixed term contract for 8 months.
Applications for part time between 21-24 hours will be considered, if applying for part time with state this within your cover letter. Please note stated salary will be pro rata if appointed at part time.

Closing date for applications: 9:00 on Friday 29th August 2025

Interested?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Encouraging work life balance

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

Caring for you and your family 

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

Thinking about your finances 

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

Enriching your life at work

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

No agencies please.

Who: Free to Be Kids

Where: Hybrid - 2 days a week from London, Waterloo office

Salary: circa £34,000

“We believe in childhood, muddy trainers, new challenges, self-expression, and real human relationships. Our aim is to open up a sense of adventure, freedom and possibility for children who are struggling, whatever life's circumstances.”

Purpose of the job

Primarily, you’ll own responsibility for our small to medium grant pipeline, so we're looking for someone with a track record of successfully securing five figure funding from Trusts, Foundations, or Corporates. As well as writing high quality, comprehensive and persuasive funding applications, you’ll need to manage reporting and relationship management with the funders you successfully engage with and oversee wider fundraising areas, including playing a key role in our social media and communications, supporting sponsored event and London marathon runners, and playing a key part in planning our annual fundraising events. We see significant potential for growth within the role with the capacity for the right candidate to progress to Senior Fundraising Officer level within the first 12-18 months.

As a charity, we really value belonging, and believe the deeply vulnerable children we support deserve us to pour love, heart and care into all we do for them. As much as past fundraising experience is key, we’re also looking for the right fit with our strong team ethos and charity identity, as we believe our incredible staff team are our most precious asset in what we deliver for young people who need us.

Role responsibilities to include:

• To prepare and submit compelling funding applications to our existing well established pipeline of small-medium Trusts, Foundations and Corporates.
• To hold responsibility for relationship management with our portfolio of small-medium sized funders (value of c£250,000-£300,000 annually).
• To support the Fundraising Manager and CEO with the preparation of larger and more complex funding bids, showing capacity to progress to leading a proportion of these in time.
• To support the Fundraising Manager with research into future funding opportunities.
• To create detailed, timely and impactful reports for funders, including evidence and evaluation of the projects supported by their donations.
• To lead on our sponsored runs, including 12 London marathon places, ensuring runners are supported with event sign-up, fundraising pages and targets, and social media content. (circa 20 runners total per year).
• To support the Fundraising Manager in the delivery of our May Fundraising gala event evening, June match funded online campaign, Christmas campaign, Corporate volunteering days, and such other future events as may be required.
• To play a key role in fundraising related social media content creation and posting, supporters’ newsletters, supporters’ survey and wider social media and communications functions.

Person specification to include:

• Some previous experience in a fundraising role.
• Demonstrable skills in building powerful relationships with Trusts, Foundations, Corporates and individual donors.
• Good experience in creating impactful monitoring reports for funders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to write persuasively and engagingly.
• A real passion for working with marginalized or vulnerable young people – we’re looking for someone who knows they want to work in the charity sector, and who is driven to invest heart and soul into it.

Deadline for applications: 28th August 2025 however role my close early is a shortlist is secured.

For a copy of the job pack please apply via this site.

"There's no place like home, but what happens if you don't have one?" Eden Brown Charities are delighted to be partnering exclusively with Shelter Cymru to recruit them a Fundraising Partnerships Manager to join an ambitious Fundraising team in Wales.

Shelter Cymru help thousands of people each year across Wales who are affected by the housing emergency by offering free, confidential and independent advice. When necessary they constructively challenge on behalf of people to ensure they are properly assisted and to improve practice and learning.

About the role

The Fundraising Partnerships role is a key role for the team at Shelter Cymru and is one of two management posts. As the Fundraising Partnerships Manager you will identify and secure new opportunities for fundraising growth, working with the Officers within the team to grow both core and restricted income. You will also manage a group of Fundraising Officers, and together, you will generate income from businesses and grant-giving organisations to fund charitable work.

You will work closely with the Head of Fundraising to oversee budget performance in key income areas and to deliver the fundraising strategy.

About you

As Fundraising Partnerships Manager you will ideally have had experience in income generation however we are also really keen to speak to candidates who have transferrable skills and are looking to get into the sector. Relationship Management and building relationships is key to this role. You will have had experience in leading and motivating a team as well as experience in working towards financial budgets. You will be an excellent communicator and be passionate about Shelter Cymru's mission.

Shelter Cymru are a flexible employer with one day per week spent in the office in one of the following locations Cardiff, Swansea, Rhyl, Felinheli and Wrexham. Please contact Laura Iliff on 07442607841 for more information. Please note that the closing date for this role is the 14th September.

Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.

Eden Brown Limited is a limited company registered in England and Wales with registered number 3643845. Our registered address is 5th floor 4 Coleman Street, London, EC2R 5AR, part of nGAGE Specialist Recruitment Limited T/A nGAGE Talent. Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail. This message is intended solely for the addressee and may contain confidential information. If you have received this message in error, please send it back to us, and immediately and permanently delete it. Do not use, copy or disclose the information contained in this message or in any attachment. We take reasonable precautions to ensure no viruses are present in this email but cannot accept responsibility for any loss or damage sustained as a result of computer viruses and the recipient must ensure that the email (and attachments) are virus free.

"There's no place like home, but what happens if you don't have one?" Eden Brown Charities are delighted to be partnering exclusively with Shelter Cymru to recruit them a Fundraising Partnerships Manager to join an ambitious Fundraising team in Wales.

Shelter Cymru help thousands of people each year across Wales who are affected by the housing emergency by offering free, confidential and independent advice. When necessary they constructively challenge on behalf of people to ensure they are properly assisted and to improve practice and learning.

About the role

As part of the management team the Fundraising Operations Manager focuses on the operational aspects that enable the whole team to run successfully. In addition, the role manages a small group of posts specialising in income sources that generate predominantly core fundraised income. The Fundraising Operations Manager will support their direct reports in shaping and delivering operational plans and priorities, informed by the organisational strategy and the Fundraising & Income Generation Strategy.

This role will also be responsible for elements of the whole team's operations, overseeing Fundraising's use of the brand, the supporter CMS (Harlequin) and general day-to-day processes. In addition, they will provide joint support to the Head of Fundraising and will oversee budget performance in their income area(s).

About you

To be successful in this role you should have proven track record in success in income generation, with demonstrable knowledge and experience of a variety of income sources relevant or transferable to the Fundraising Team's work. You must be IT literate and be good at working collaboratively. Transferable experience will be considered if you have had experience in operations. Line Management experience is advantageous.

Shelter Cymru are a flexible employer with one day per week spent in the office in one of the following locations Cardiff, Swansea, Rhyl, Felinheli and Wrexham. Please contact Laura Iliff on 07442607841 for more information. Please note that the closing date for this role is the 14th September.

Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.

Eden Brown Limited is a limited company registered in England and Wales with registered number 3643845. Our registered address is 5th floor 4 Coleman Street, London, EC2R 5AR, part of nGAGE Specialist Recruitment Limited T/A nGAGE Talent. Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail. This message is intended solely for the addressee and may contain confidential information. If you have received this message in error, please send it back to us, and immediately and permanently delete it. Do not use, copy or disclose the information contained in this message or in any attachment. We take reasonable precautions to ensure no viruses are present in this email but cannot accept responsibility for any loss or damage sustained as a result of computer viruses and the recipient must ensure that the email (and attachments) are virus free.

Do you believe that it is possible to change the rules of the economy so that it works better for people and planet? Are you driven by a commitment to make the UK more equitable, sustainable and democratic? Are you an expert in social policy? If so, we have the job for you.

For 40 years NEF has turned bold ideas, robust research and community power into real-world change to build a new economy that works for people and planet. At this critical moment in global and domestic politics, we are looking for someone to head up our social policy team, leading visionary flagship programmes on public service reform, housing and social security. NEF has always been a pioneer of cutting-edge research, big ideas and effective campaigning. We work at the interface between economic, social and environmental policy and we are looking for a Head of Social Policy that can help us push this frontier. 

Working with a talented team of researchers and economists, directors and other heads, you will develop a strategy to steer NEF’s social policy work, lead the development of and fundraising for programmes of research, policy and influencing and help ensure new and existing work delivers clear, high quality and rigorous outputs and outcomes.

You will need a strong track record of leading research, policy development, a keen sense of how change happens and strong relationships with partners across politics, civil society, trade unions and business. And you will need a passion for economic, social and environmental justice and a belief that we can make change happen.

Role: Head of Social Policy

Hours of work: Full Time

NEF operates a Shorter Working Week, with a full-time equivalent of 32 hours per week. As part of our commitment to flexible working we will consider a range of options for the successful applicant, which can be discussed at interview stage.

Salary range: £56,477 to £68,268, depending on qualifications and experience

Location: London (in-office min two days per week)

Contract type: permanent

Responsible to: Deputy Chief Executive

The Head of Social Policy leads the development of our thinking across public service reform, social security and housing.  This role develops - and is responsible for the effective delivery of a NEF-wide social policy strategy and of projects that are delivering on this strategy.  The Head of Social Policy acts as a key spokesperson for NEF and promotes our work at a local, regional and national level.

As NEF has a particular strategic focus on transforming the way policy is made so that it better reflects the lived experience of the people, communities and movements that most need change, we look to heads across our different themes to help develop and test new approaches to policy and advocacy.

The Head of Social Policy generates project ideas, oversees the development of quantitative and qualitative research, leads funding bids and manages day-to-day funder relationships.  This role leads a team which both develops our thinking on social policy and provides expertise to other teams at NEF.

 Deadline for applications: midnight on 14th September 2025

Interviews: 23rd and 25th September 2025

Start date: ASAP

To apply, please send your CV and Covering letter (no longer than 2 pages) outlining how you meet the person specification in Word format.

Please also complete the Equality and Diversity monitoring from.

You must be eligible to work in the UK, we are unable to sponsor visas.

NEF is committed to providing equal opportunities for everyone regardless of their background. We acknowledge that people from certain backgrounds are under-represented in research and policy making and we’re committed to doing what we can to correct this. We are particularly keen to receive applications from black, asian and minority ethnic people; people with disabilities; people who identify as being LGTBQIA; people who have a mental health condition; and people who identify as working class or have done so in the past. We are also aware that many highly capable prospective candidates nonetheless rule themselves out of work in research and policy because they underestimate their own ability to do the role. With this in mind, we strongly encourage applications from anyone who is prepared to learn and grow on the job and would like to stress that past experience of working in think tanks is not required.

As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.  We make use of positive action to select between candidates of equal merit as a way to address under-representation in our workforce.

NEF believes in diversity

Registered charity number 1055254

The Royal Commonwealth Society is seeking a highly organised, proactive, and experienced events manager to lead the planning and execution of its diverse portfolio of high-profile and fundraising events. The postholder will manage the full lifecycle of events - from concept through delivery - ensuring every event reflects the Society’s values and enhances its reputation and reach.

Flagship events include the Commonwealth Day Service at Westminster Abbey, an Award Ceremony for The Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition at Buckingham Palace, the High Commissioners’ Banquet at Mansion House, and other ceremonial, stakeholder, youth, and fundraising engagements.

Key responsibilities: 

• Lead the end-to-end management of all RCS events, ensuring the successful delivery of high-profile, ceremonial, and fundraising events.
• Oversee event planning, including venue sourcing, contract negotiation, supplier coordination, protocol, security, AV, catering, and staffing.
• Manage the delivery of the Commonwealth Day Service at Westminster Abbey, ensuring coordination with the Royal Household, Westminster Abbey, the BBC, and government departments.
• Deliver a Commonwealth Concert as a key fundraising and engagement event, managing all artistic, production, and logistical elements.
• Organise the High Commissioners’ Banquet at Mansion House, coordinating with the City of London Corporation, the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council, diplomatic missions, and keynote speakers.
• Support other public-facing events, including those connected to The Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition, and the Commonwealth Clean Oceans Plastics Campaign.
• Prepare and manage budgets, ensuring events are delivered on time and within financial parameters.
• Oversee guest and stakeholder management, including invitations, RSVP tracking, VIP handling, seating plans, and pre-event briefings.
• Prepare comprehensive briefing materials for events, including biographies, guest lists, and running orders, ensuring accuracy and alignment with protocol requirements.
• Draft and coordinate speaking notes for key participants and speakers, tailored to the event’s purpose, audience, and messaging objectives.
• Maintain and update key documentation, including event timelines, run sheets, contact lists, and risk assessments.
• Support post-event evaluation, producing summary reports and identifying lessons learned.
• Assist in fundraising endeavours such as grant writing and donor stewardship.
• Other duties as and when required.

We are seeking a meticulous and detail-oriented individual to fill the role of Data Quality Officer within our organisation. This position is pivotal in ensuring the accurate and timely generation of reports that provide insights into our therapy services' performance and impact. The Data Quality Officer, with support from the Operations Manager, will be responsible for developing and maintaining the organisation's data reporting processes from end to end, including gathering data, analysing trends, and presenting findings in a clear and compelling manner.

Working closely with various stakeholders, including management, external funders, staff and therapists, the Data Quality Officer will play a key role in translating data into actionable insights that drive decision-making and demonstrate the effectiveness of our therapy programmes and other services. This position requires a keen eye for detail, strong analytical skills, and the ability to communicate complex information effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.

A significant aspect of this role involves reporting to external funders, such as government agencies, foundations, and donors. You'll be responsible for compiling comprehensive reports that demonstrate the effectiveness of our programmes and ensure compliance with funder requirements and deadlines.

The ideal candidate will have a passion for data-driven decision-making and a commitment to ensuring the accuracy and integrity of our reporting processes. They will thrive in a fast-paced environment, where they can leverage their expertise to contribute to the overall success of our mission.

The succesful candidate will be based at either our Worthing or Crawley site, based on their preference. Hybrid working arrangements may be available, subject to the needs of the role and the suitability of the candidate.