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The Development and Alumni Office (DARO) exists to support the University of Birmingham's academic and student community by engaging, inspiring, and celebrating alumni, individuals, and charitable funders who give their money, time, and networks to support the University’s strategic priorities. The Office, which is comprised of five teams, is focused on fundraising and volunteering from alumni, organisations and individuals who are passionate about changing lives, through funding various research projects, supporting student bursaries, mentoring students, and providing internships, as well as providing a versatile programme of engagement opportunities for our global alumni community.

As part of an award-winning team, you will work with our Head of Legacies and Endowments and Legacy and Endowment Officer to generate new gifts to the University and to care for our existing donors. The Legacy and In Memory Officer role is your opportunity to join our excellent team at an exciting time during our 125th anniversary year as a University. You will be passionate about the impact the University’s teaching and research has on the world and have enthusiasm for working in higher education fundraising and helping the University achieve its charitable objectives. You will be an excellent communicator, willing to be in an external facing role, speaking regularly with our supporters, and highly organised, thriving in a fast-paced working environment. 

Legacy gifts, or gifts in wills, play a major part in supporting both students and research and you will require a broad skillset but a relationship centred approach to take on this varied role in which you will be well supported with training and development. We are ambitious to grow our legacy and in memory programmes substantially in the coming years and would relish your passion and enthusiasm to help us do that. 

We believe there is no such thing as a typical member of staff and that diversity is a source of strength that underpins the exchange of ideas, innovation, and debate. We warmly welcome people from all backgrounds and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where diversity is at the heart of who and what we are, and how we work.

Supporting our people to achieve a healthy work/life balance is important both to our employees and to the success of the University and, depending on the role, we offer a variety of flexible working arrangements. We therefore welcome discussions on all forms of flexible working. In addition, you will receive a generous package of benefits including 40 days paid holiday a year, one paid day a year for volunteering, occupational sick pay, and a pension scheme.

About The Role

About Alzheimer's Society- who are we and what’s our mission? 

Dementia is the UK’s biggest killer. One in three people born in the UK today will develop dementia in their lifetime. 

At Alzheimer’s Society, we’re the UK’s leading dementia charity and the only one to tackle all aspects of dementia by giving help and hope to people living with dementia today and in the future. We give vital support to people facing the most frightening times of their lives, while also funding ground-breaking research and campaigning to make dementia the priority it should be. 
Together with our supporters, we’re working towards a world where dementia no longer devastates lives.
Our values make sure that our focus is clear for the challenges and opportunities ahead and remind us of what we all stand for. 

About the opportunity

It’s an exciting time to join Regional Fundraising. We’re a growing team with big ambitions over the next 5 years. Success in your role will enable Alzheimer’s Society to campaign for change, fund research to find a cure and support people living with dementia today.

We have a fantastic opportunity available for a Regional Fundraiser to join our rewarding and growing team. This is an exciting role, which would suit someone looking to build and develop their relationship fundraising or broaden their sector experience in a major national charity.
From multi-year partnerships and supporters, right through to managing volunteers and raising awareness in our communities, the team you join is talented, fast-paced and on a mission to create a world where dementia no longer devastates lives. 

You will:

- Coordinate and facilitate groups, clubs and individuals fundraising efforts, covering primarily Counties Down & Armagh and surrounding area.
- Identify and secure new business within your area.
- Increase engagement for the Alzheimer’s Society across our sub-region.
- Build trusted and professional relationships internally and externally.
- Recruit, manage and celebrate the value of our supporters and volunteers.

This is a homeworking or hybrid (Belfast BT15 3JL) role, however you will be required to regularly travel across the south of Northern Ireland to meet supporters and occasionally attend internal meetings and events at locations across the country, including our flagship offices in Belfast, London, Birmingham and Warrington. You must live within the NI South area or the surrounding areas. Costs will be reimbursed for travel for business purposes within NI South and outside this with prior approval.

About you

This role would suit someone looking to build and develop their fundraising career in a major national charity.

- Delivering amazing account management and develop integral and successful relationships.
- Looking out for new business opportunities across our region - from the first contact to pitch development and delivery.
- Collaborating closely with experienced team members, drawing on their expertise and support.
- Contributing positively to a team-focused culture to be a proactive and reliable team player.

Regional Fundraiser – Northern Ireland - South
Closing Date: 17th July 
Contract: This is a maternity cover for 12 months

About Alzheimer's Society
Our commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging
 
We need to ensure the voices around our table better reflect and understand the communities we exist to serve. We strongly encourage individuals to apply who have a disability, impairment or health condition or individuals who identify as Black, Asian or from another minority ethnic background, as these groups are currently under-represented at Alzheimer’s Society.
 
We want everyone we work with, as a colleague, volunteer, supporter, or someone we support, to feel included and that they belong at Alzheimer's Society.
 
Our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy here along with our internal employee forum and Employee Lived Experience network groups help us promote inclusion and belonging, becoming an engaged and inclusive organisation for all our people.
 
Our hiring process

During your recruitment process we want to make sure that you bring your whole self and can be at your best. We are working hard to ensure our recruitment process is as inclusive as possible, so please do inform [email protected] for application support or any adjustments you might need.
 
To ensure fairness and consistency to select the best candidate for this role, all our applications are anonymised up until an interview has been confirmed. We recognise the benefits of AI, but if you're considering using it to submit your application, we encourage you to reflect on the value it truly adds. AI tools often lack the personal touch and authenticity that set candidates apart. We want to hear your unique perspective, experiences, and skills, so we encourage you to showcase them in your own voice.
 
We try to avoid closing roles early where possible, however if we receive a high volume of applications, we may close earlier than the advertised closing date. Should this occur, we will aim to provide you with at least 48 hours' notice.
 
We are committed to safer recruitment and ensuring the welfare of those we work with, due to the nature of some of our roles, we might need to carry out a DBS check at the relevant level.
 
Giving back to you
 
Our employees work hard every day to make a true difference in people's lives. We are proud to support them with a range of benefits, recognition and many options for working agilely, all contributing to a strong work life balance. We also have various learning programmes to support you in your development and help you grow to realise your potential and shape a career with Alzheimer's Society.
 
You can also visit our Working for Us pages, which give you more information about what it’s like to be an employee at the Society.

Job Title: Supporter Care Officer

 

Responsible to: Individual Giving Manager

Salary: £28,000 - £32,000

Location: USPG, 5 Trinity Street, London, SE1 1DB
 

Hours of work: Full time - 35 hours per week

 

 

The package also includes

· 8% employer contribution to a pension

· 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and additional discretionary leave during Christmas.

· Season Ticket Loan

USPG is the Anglican mission agency that partners churches and communities worldwide

in God’s mission to enliven faith, strengthen relationships, unlock potential and champion

justice.

You can find out more about our work by visiting our website.

The Job

 

Reporting to the Individual Giving Manager, the Supporter Care Officer role sits within the Communications, Engagement and Fundraising team. USPG is looking for someone with excellent communication skills and enthusiasm to join our small but growing fundraising team.  The post holder will be the first port of call for all incoming communications and will work closely with the Individual Giving Manager to ensure that our supporters feel valued. The role is also responsible for maintaining the data and developing supporter care processes. 

You

You are highly organised, enthusiastic and flexible with a passion for delivering an excellent supporter experience. The ideal candidate will have experience in customer service, data handling and administration. They will be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, with a flexible, can-do attitude. The role holder will be used to co-ordinating a varied workload, working in close collaboration with colleagues and delivering to deadlines. They will have excellent IT skills and experience of working with databases.

How to apply

Please complete the application form and equal opportunities form.

If you would like to discuss the role, please feel free to contact Natasha.

Closing Date: 20th July 2025

Interview Dates: Rolling Interviews

The Christie Charity is an ambitious and forward-thinking organisation with a loyal supporter base. As an independent charity, everything we do is geared to supporting the renowned Christie NHS Foundation Trust in Manchester to ensure that cancer patients receive the highest level of treatment and care and have access to world leading research and technology.  

We are looking for an enthusiastic and organised fundraiser who will be focussed on securing gifts from trusts and foundations. You will have previous experience of researching and writing detailed information. You should be a team player with excellent communication skills and be highly IT literate.

You would be part of a successful, high achieving collaborative team and be joining The Christie Charity at an exciting time, with the launch of key capital appeals enabling us to see a real step change in our income.

If you want to make a real difference to cancer patients and are ready to rise to the challenge of working for one of the most successful charities in the Northwest please apply.

Salary: £40,000 - £43,000
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Location: London Hybrid - Happy to discuss flexible options
Closing Date: 22nd July 2025 
Benefits: 8% Employer pension contribution regardless of employee contribution, 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Are you passionate a passionate community fundraiser looking for your next exciting challenge? We’re working with the Ruth Strauss Foundation as they seek a dynamic Community Fundraising Manager to join their team.

In this pivotal role, you will lead the development and delivery of community fundraising initiatives, fostering meaningful relationships across diverse communities to support their mission.
This is a great opportunity to lead and grow the 'Turn Cricket Red' campaign, develop new community events, and manage key third-party fundraisers, such as the London Marathon participants. You'll build strong relationships with schools, sports clubs, and community groups, providing excellent supporter stewardship to maximise engagement and long-term support.

To be successful as a Community Fundraising Manager, you will need:

• Proven experience in designing and delivering successful community fundraising events and activities.
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills, including budget and project management.
• Strong relationship-building abilities, with experience engaging diverse community groups and stakeholders.

If you would like to have an informal discussion, please give Jake a call, otherwise, we look forward to seeing your application. 

Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency, we use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable roles. We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment, working ethically, supporting people to find their perfect role within the not-for-profit sector. 

We are passionate about improving equality across the sector, you can read more about our commitment to diversity here. 

If enough applications are received the charity reserve the right to end the application period sooner. 
 

Salary: £52,000 - £60,000
Contract: Permanent, full-time
Closing date: Review on a rolling basis
Location: Hybrid, based in either London or Manchester office
Benefits: 5% Employer pension contribution, Private medical insurance, Healthcare cash plan, income protection

We are thrilled to be working with a youth homeless charity as they search for a passionate Senior Philanthropy Manager to join their incredible team. They are the UK's leading youth homelessness charity, campaigning to end homelessness of youth by 2037.

The Senior Philanthropy Manager role leads the Philanthropy function here, driving the team forward as they embark on the cultivation of a strong new prospect pipeline. As part of the role, you will be responsible for a team bringing in income of over £1.3m per year, with a view to double income over the next 3 years.

Working closely with the Head of Relationship Fundraising, you will lead the development of team plans, ensuring that they are diversifying their high value donor portfolio, and delivers sustainable unrestricted and restricted income.

This is a great opportunity to lead a high performing team, and spearhead an exciting Philanthropy Programme with buy-in and investment from stakeholders across the organisation.

To be successful in the role of Senior Philanthropy Manager, you will need:

• Proven experience of working with high value donors as a leading professional in the area of philanthropy.
• Demonstrable experience of securing major donor gifts at £100k, with excellent writing skills to support the delivery of proposals.
• Proven experience of developing effective donor relationships and provision of excellent stewardship, with knowledge of the changing philanthropic landscape.

If you would like to have an informal discussion, please call and ask to speak to Jake. CV's are being reviewed on a rolling basis. 

Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency, we use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable roles. We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment, working ethically, supporting people to find their perfect role within the not-for-profit sector. 

We are passionate about improving equality across the sector, you can read more about our commitment to diversity here. 

If enough applications are received the charity reserve the right to end the application period sooner. 
 

Marie Curie is the UK’s leading end-of-life charity. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK, the only provider across all 4 nations, delivering community nursing and hospice care across the country, while providing information and support on all aspects of dying, death, and bereavement. Our leading research pushes the boundaries of what we know about good end-of-life, and our campaigns fight for a world where everyone gets to have the best possible quality of life while living with an illness, they’re likely to die from. 

Your role in our vision

We are looking for an ambitious, experienced Corporate Partnership Lead with a strong track record of growing, and managing high value Retail, strategic and commercial partnerships that exceed income targets and help to drive societal change. The successful applicant will be the external face and day to day lead for Marie Curie’s large, high-value corporate partnership with Morrisons.

 What you will be doing 

• Leading the day-to-day management and growth, of one of our high value partnerships, focusing on staff & colleague fundraising, cause related marketing and project funding to meet and exceed financial targets.

• Working with the Senior Corporate Partnership Lead to identify strategic opportunities within the retailer that achieve partnership goals, support business objectives, and enable the partnerships to drive societal change.   

• Leading on the development and delivery of robust, creative, and commercially strong partnership plans, stewardship, communications, and fundraising plans, and collaborate with key internal and external stakeholders to achieve this.

• Achieve and exceed financial targets agreed and report on all financial arrangements with corporate clients ensuring that all income and expenditure is accounted for and appropriately included in the budget. 

• Undertake day to day line management duties including setting objectives, holding regular one to ones, coaching and identifying development opportunities to nurture the talent of the team. 
• Actively committed to Marie Curie’s values, role models behaviours with authenticity and purpose.  

 Key Criteria: 

• Proven track record in Strategic partnership and project planning, delivery, monitoring and evaluation in a commercial corporate-charity partnership setting.

• Experience with successfully pitching and retaining existing partners, from proposal development to employee vote strategies.

• Experience of meeting and exceeding income targets. 

• Experience of identifying, prospecting, and securing income opportunities with corporate partners. 

• Strong knowledge of corporate charity landscape, key sector and partnership trends, commercial insight, and awareness. 

• Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills. Ability to communicate, influence and negotiate with a wide range of audiences at all levels.

• A creative thinker with an eye for detail who can come up with innovative ideas for company approaches, fundraising, communication, and stewardship campaigns. 

• A strong people manager with the ability to lead and motivate a team.

 Please see the full job description here.

Application & Interview Process 

 As part of your online application, you will be asked for a CV and covering letter.  Please review both the advert and job description and outline your most relevant skills, experience and knowledge for the role. 

Close date for applications: Sunday 20th July

Salary: Circa £43,500 depending on skills and experience. 

Contract:  Permanent, Full time 

Location: Hybrid remote arrangement, with weekly travel required to Morrisons HQ in Bradford. On average, this will involve 1-2 days per week in the office, to be discussed at interview stage alongside travel expenses. 

 Benefits you’ll LOVE:

• Flexible working. We’re happy to discuss flexible working at the interview stage.
• 25 days annual leave (Plus 8 flexi Bank Holidays)
• Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme (we will match your contribution up to 7.5%)
• Loan schemes for bikes; computers and season tickets
• Continuous professional development opportunities.
• Industry-leading training programmes
• Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programmes
• Enhanced bereavement, family friendly and sickness benefits
• Access to Blue Light Card membership
• Subsidised Eye Care

Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.

We are committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.

About us 
London Marathon Events (part of the London Marathon Group) works to inspire, champion and increase activity in all ages, abilities and demographics. We do this through our successful event portfolio (which includes the TCS London Marathon and TCS Mini London Marathon, Brighton Marathon, The Big Half, Vitality London 10,000, Vitality Westminster Mile, Standard Chartered Great City Race and Swim Serpentine), through our extensive outreach programmes working with schools and community groups in London and across the UK and through our network of wholly owned or partially owned companies, such as Maverick, Run 4 Wales, Loch Ness Marathon Ltd, Caledonian Concepts, Athletic Ventures and Friday Night Lights 
Our events raise millions for charities every year to improve the lives of individuals and communities and we passionately believe in the power of sport. 
Our values are integral to who we are, how we work and what we do:
 • Impact – together we create positive change
 • Innovate – together we enable new ideas
 • Everyone – together we champion inclusivity
 • Customer first – together we go the extra mile for all 
Diversity, inclusion and wellbeing are at the heart of everything we do, and we want to ensure they are at the heart of our company. We strongly value diversity within our workforce and recognise that different people bring different perspectives, lived experience, ideas and culture to the company. This difference brings with it great strengths, including diversity of thought. So, if you’re ready to be a force for good, lead change and want to make a difference to society, keep reading

About the role
The Client Services Manager utilises our CRM to manage the Charities team inventory requirements (products including charity entries and advertising packages) across the London Marathon Events portfolio. This role supports the day-to-day management and continuous improvement of the charities team systems and processes to ensure our team can work efficiently, maximise the use of our CRM to support sales and charity customers communications, and give our charity partners a best-in-class customer experience.
 
Key Responsibilities 
 

• Lead the charities advertising asset management process, working with internal teams to confirm timelines, roles and responsibilities and ensure tools and workflows are used efficiently to deliver partners benefits on time and on budget. 
• Support      with registration platform system testing, feedback, management and      development.  
• Deliver      charity entries and advertising sales product set-up, testing and roll-out      in Dynamics. 
• Support      in improving processes for all systems used by      the Charities team.
• Represent      the Charities team as a subject specialist on business improvement project      groups supporting to scope and test our team’s      requirements.  
• Utilise      Dynamics, our CRM to analyse buying patterns and sales to provide the      sales team with deeper customer and products insights to help identify      opportunities to strengthen charity relationships or product      offerings.
• Working      closely with the Dynamics team to optimise the use of our CRM for charity      customers, including segmentation and targeting, sales performance      reporting. 
• Support      the Senior Client Services Manager with the relationship management of our      partners (Enthuse, Let’s Do This), reviewing performance to spot      opportunities or trouble shoot challenges.  
• Contribute      to data selection procedures and technical solutions to import data,      identifying opportunities for improvement. 
• Support      the maintenance and cleaning of our data and support the team to use our      CRM consistently. 
• Document      Client services processes. 
• Representing      the team at project boards. 

 
 About you
We are seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented individual with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively across a range of audiences. The ideal candidate will be a confident user of Microsoft Office 365, with advanced skills that support efficient and high-quality work.
 
Experience in undertaking data selections for targeted marketing mailings is essential, along with a proven ability to manage multiple tasks and projects from start to finish. You’ll need excellent organisational skills, coupled with strong analytical thinking, time management, problem-solving, and the ability to prioritise effectively in a fast-paced environment. Experience working in this way within a charity’s fundraising team or equivalent would be desired but not essential.
 
A keen eye for detail, active listening skills, and a proactive approach to teamwork and collaboration are key to succeeding in this role. If you’re someone who takes ownership of their work and thrives on delivering high standards, this could be the role for you.
 
Required experience:
 
Essential  

• Experience      of (CRM) customer relationship management systems  
• Organised,      methodical and an eye for detail 
• Experience      working in fast paced team 

Desired  

• Using      Business Intelligence (BI) tools particularly Power BI 
• Microsoft      Dynamics 365 experience 
• Familiar      with project tools like Monday... com, Azure, Miro 
• Asset      management 
• Experience      of working in a fundraising database or individual giving team 

About WA-UK

The Welfare Association (WA-UK) is a UK registered charity supporting transformative development projects and humanitarian relief interventions to empower and benefit Palestinian communities in the West Bank, Gaza and the refugee camps in Lebanon.  WA-UK partners with Taawon and its network of local Palestinian organisations and international actors operating in the region.  WA-UK projects in the sectors of health, education and development are the outcome of a locally led needs assessment exercise and are designed in consultation with its partners and implemented by local actors.

WA-UK is governed by a Board of Trustees.

Job purpose: We are seeking a motivated, experienced Fundraising & Public Interface Officer who will work with the Board to deliver WA-UK’s objectives by growing its income from a diverse funding pool including but not limited to trusts & foundations, legacy and individual giving and community giving.  You will develop WA-UK’s fundraising strategy (online and offline) and lead on its implementation. The post holder will be responsible for increasing the charity’s public profile and oversee the daily operation of the charity.  Leading a small innovative and dynamic team, you will also be exposed to other areas of work events and communications. 

Duties & Key Responsibilities

Development and implementation of fundraising strategies

Guided by WA-UK’s objectives and strategic priorities the postholder will:

· develop a fundraising strategy, set targets and take proactive steps to implement the strategy;

· consolidate, strengthen and build on donor and stakeholder engagement and maximize income generation through strategies developed in coordination with partners; 

· develop a portfolio of donors and ensure that their objectives and needs are met;

· lead on the growth and quality of institutional funding sources; consolidate and strengthen existing institutional donor relations; revitalise any dormant institutional donor relations;

· support the programme officer to prepare, submit and present proposals and concept notes to donors;

· with the programme officer, maintain and manage a donor reporting calendar to ensure production of timely and appropriate reports that demonstrate the impact of their grants;

· significantly expand the charity’s funding and support base; aim to increase regular monthly/ annual donations;

· with the communications officer develop and implement strategies to grow and retain support of individual and community donors;

· identify, research, and develop major givers, whether giving as individuals or through trusts or companies;

· ensure that all major donors are provided with the highest level of stewardship;

· with the communication officer and key partners, plan and deliver campaigns and events; develop online strategies and coordinate messaging to raise funds for appeals and projects.

· ensure the upkeep of a database and filing system on all existing and prospective donors;

· monitor and apply for grants to enable the charity to advance its objectives.

Public interface and outreach activities

The postholder will:

· promote the charity’s public profile including through participation in diverse fora including with other stakeholders, charities, NGOs;

· attend networking events if/when needed and speak on behalf of the charity; and

· plan for and run at least two public outreach and/or fundraising events per year including with partners.

Leadership for staff and supporting the board of trustees

The appointee will:

· lead and manage a small team of staff;

· oversee the daily operation of the charity including compliance with relevant laws and regulations;

· ensure the financial stability of the charity;

· provide regular briefings to trustees and if required prepare documents and agendas for board meetings; and

· contribute to the content of reports issued by and for the board including the annual reports.

Person Specification

Qualifications

We seek an appointee with strong literacy, numeracy, and analytical skills, backed by critical

thinking, problem-solving, and effective communication skills, demonstrated through relevant

qualifications or experience. You will be a team player who is proactive, driven and ambitious to excel with good attention to detail.  

Essential experience

· a track record of developing and delivering successful fundraising activities across a broad fundraising portfolio.

· a track record of securing grants from UK- and overseas-based institutional donors.

· experience of stewardship, running campaigns and events.

· experience of writing & presenting cases for support, letters, and reports.

· a track record of managing a team.

 

Desirable experience

· experience and good understanding of engaging with high-value supporters.

· experience of investigating, collating, summarising, and disseminating research.

· experience of preparing high-quality grant applications.

· experience of using a database to support prospect targeting and research.

 

Essential knowledge and skills

· knowledge of donor compliance requirements. 

· excellent leadership and team-working skills. 

· compelling presentation skills and confident public speaking.

· excellent reporting skills both narratively and financially.

· ability to confidentially deal with all levels of staff and key stakeholders with tact and integrity.

 

Personal qualities and competencies

· strong interpersonal skills.

· be driven, proactive, focussed, and able to spot and create opportunities.

· strong organisation/planning skills and ability to plan and deliver against targets.

· strong time management skills and ability to prioritise, multi-task and work under pressure.

· ability to deal with information confidentially and respond with sensitivity.

· ability to resolve differences and negotiate to accommodate difference.

· Arabic language skills

· advanced computer skills in MS Office, especially Excel and Word.

· strong attention to detail, organisational and problem-solving skills, and the ability to work independently and under pressure.

 

Personal attributes and other requirements

• ability to work weekends/evenings on occasion to support events and other activities in the UK, and to travel overseas where necessary.

• commitment to a zero-tolerance policy on sexual exploitation & abuse/safeguarding.

• commitment to anti-discriminatory practice and equal opportunities.

• ability to apply awareness of diversity issues to all areas of work.

• able to work flexibly in emergencies and meet deadlines.

• a commitment to WA-UK’s vision, mission and values and a passion for empowering Palestinians.

• commitment to abide by organisational policies, codes of conduct and practices.

• Commitment to treat with confidentiality any data or sensitive information about individuals, organisations, clients, and employees at WA-UK.

Supplementary Schools Support Officer

Role Overview

This is an exciting opportunity to join Young Hammersmith & Fulham and support a five-year collaborative initiative between Young Hammersmith & Fulham and Young Ealing Foundation, focused on strengthening supplementary schools across both boroughs. The Supplementary Schools Support Officer will provide practical support to supplementary schools, helping to improve educational outcomes for young people from diverse communities, preserve cultural heritage and mother-tongue language education, and create a thriving network of supplementary schools that share best practices and resources.

Key Details

• Line Manager: Membership and Sector Development Manager
• Salary: £30,000 pro rata (16 hours per week - approximately £12,000 per annum)
• Location: Hybrid – Young H&F & YEF offices and flexible working across Hammersmith & Fulham and Ealing boroughs
• Hours: 16 hours per week, flexible working including evenings and weekends to accommodate supplementary schools' operating schedules
• Contract: Permanent (project funded until March 2030)
• Annual Leave: 25 days per year plus bank holidays and Christmas closure period (pro rata)
• Start Date: September 2025

Key Responsibilities

Programme Management and Support

• Conduct regular site visits to supplementary schools across both boroughs (approximately 8 hours in each borough per week)
• Identify development needs of supplementary schools and connect them with relevant training and networking opportunities
• Support the grants programme, advising schools on applications and monitoring funded projects
• Facilitate termly network meetings to promote collaboration, information sharing, and professional development
• Organise training sessions based on identified needs, covering safeguarding, teaching methods, governance, and fundraising topics
• Plan and deliver an annual celebration and showcase event for all participating schools

Communication and Relationship Building

• Develop and maintain relationships with supplementary schools across both boroughs
• Create regular communications through a dedicated newsletter and online platforms
• Build connections between supplementary schools and mainstream education
• Liaise with key partners, including local authority education teams, cultural organisations, and the National Resource Centre for Supplementary Education (NRCSE)
• Report to the joint steering group/strategic panel on progress and outcomes

Monitoring and Evaluation

• Monitor the impact of grants on supplementary schools and the children and young people they serve
• Collect data on attendance, participation, and outcomes
• Develop case studies that demonstrate the impact of the project
• Support participating schools in evaluating their own provision
• Contribute to the overall project evaluation framework

Person Specification

Essential Skills and Experience

• Understanding of supplementary education and its importance for children and young people from diverse communities
• Experience of working with community organisations and/or education providers
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders
• Excellent organisational abilities, including managing a varied workload across multiple locations
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal
• Experience in providing capacity-building support to organisations
• Ability to work flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently
• Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion

Desirable Skills and Experience

• Knowledge of the supplementary school sector in London
• Understanding of safeguarding practices in educational settings
• Experience in grant management and monitoring
• Familiarity with the communities in Hammersmith & Fulham and/or Ealing
• Knowledge of multiple languages relevant to local communities
• Experience in delivering training or facilitating network meetings
• Understanding of monitoring and evaluation methodologies

Benefits

• 7% Employer's pension contributions
• Travel and Hospitality Expenses
• Work Phone
• Death in Service payment of three times your salary
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Tech Scheme for discounted purchases of new personal laptops/smartphones
• Optional one-to-one external support for personal development
• Potential training opportunities
• Occasional team lunches and away-day activities

About the Project

This is a five-year collaborative initiative between the Young Hammersmith & Fulham and the Young Ealing Foundation to support supplementary schools across both boroughs. The project has two main components:

1. A grants programme providing £50,000 annually (£25,000 per borough) to support supplementary schools, with an average grant of £3,000 per school.

2. A dedicated Supplementary Schools Support Officer working around 16 hours per week, who will offer practical support to schools.

The project aims to enhance the capacity and sustainability of supplementary schools, improve educational outcomes for young people from diverse communities, preserve cultural heritage and mother-tongue language education, foster a vibrant network of supplementary schools, and strengthen links between supplementary provision and mainstream education.

About Young Hammersmith and Fulham

Young Hammersmith & Fulham is a membership charity dedicated to strengthening our borough's youth sector by supporting the charities, organisations, and professionals working with young people. Our vision is a borough where every young person can thrive, supported by a strong, connected and well-resourced youth sector. Our mission is to strengthen Hammersmith & Fulham's youth sector by supporting the charities, organisations, and professionals working with young people across the borough.

We support over 100 organisations through exclusive member-only grants, expert-led training, collaborative networks, and tailored support. We create both physical and metaphorical space for discussion and collaboration, while embedding youth voice into our decision-making through our Young Grantmakers and Youth Advisory Board.

Our membership scheme is open to everyone working with children and young people aged 0-25 in Hammersmith and Fulham, including youth clubs, charities, schools, businesses, voluntary groups, and public sector organisations. We provide dedicated one-to-one support to voluntary youth organisations with an annual income of under £50,000, and offer advice, guidance, and collaboration opportunities to all our community members.

Diversity and Inclusion Statement

Young Hammersmith & Fulham is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences, and we do not discriminate on the basis of ethnicity, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, please send your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you're interested in this role. The deadline for applications is Friday, 8th August 2025

We are looking for a Legacy and In Memory Lead to be responsible for managing implementation of legacy (gifts in Wills) and in memory strategies and developing annual delivery plans.

This is an Essex based role with 3 days a week in the office.

The Charity
A passionate and collaborative hospice, dedicated to working in partnership with the community and committed to providing high quality, safe and supportive specialist palliative care services.

You will be joining an organisation known for its supportive and inclusive working culture, offering fantastic benefits including:
Generous maternity pay scheme
Funded staff counselling
Discounted membership to local health club
Extensive education programme with wide range of professional and personal development opportunities
....and more.

The Role
Lead the delivery of planned activities and promotion of legacy and in memory fundraising products.

Work closely with the Individual Giving Lead, to co-plan and co-deliver the flagship in memory appeal,including a cash appeal, local remembrance services, public dedication list instalments and a community radio show.

Use data and insights to report on legacy and in memory activity and evaluate performance, identifying learnings and recommendations for future activities and applying test and learn principles.

Support with line management of the Fundraising Team Administrative Assistant where necessary.

The Candidate
Fundraising experience ideally with strong knowledge of in memory and/or legacy fundraising within the not-for-profit sector.

Experience of using a variety of on- and offline channels to deliver successful marketing campaigns to acquire and develop donors / customers.

Experience of managing income and expenditure budgets.

Ability to manage and nurture relationships with key existing and potential legacy and in memory donars.

Full UK driving license with access to own vehicle.

IMPORTANT NOTE

Please note this charity are reviewing applicatiosn on a rolling basis so please get in touch ASAP to find out more!

Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful, but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.

We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.

Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.

Background

Congenital Heart Disease affects 1 in 125 newborn babies, it is the most common condition at birth. Around 17,000 babies, children and adults are treated by the Leeds Congenital Heart Unit (LCHU) every year. The LCHU is the specialist heart centre for all of Yorkshire, The Humber, North East Lincolnshire and North Derbyshire.

Children’s Heart Surgery Fund (CHSF) provide tailored emotional, financial and practical support and essential resources to heart patients and their families. When families need us most, CHSF provide parent accommodation close to the hospital and a dedicated family support service during a child’s treatment. CHSF also provide vital medical equipment and resources to the Leeds Congenital Heart Unit and 19 regional clinics, including start-up NHS staff roles and specialist training across the network.

CHSF is a completely self-funded charity. Together, we are able to nurture a wonderful community of children, young people, adults and their families affected by congenital heart disease to live empowered lives.

Job Summary

As Fundraising Researcher you'll be responsible for proactively researching potential funders including corporate foundations and community funds, charitable trusts and other organisations to support our ambitious fundraising team. Working closely with the Trusts & Foundations Manager and Corporate Partnership Managers you'll ensure fundraising activity is supported across the organisation with robust research.

Role and Responsibilities

1. Research and identify charitable trusts and foundations, corporate, government and other funding opportunities that align with CHSF’s mission, vision and values.

2. Use prospect research tools and techniques to collate detailed prospect information e.g. business insider bulletins, directories, websites, AI etc.

3. Compile key information about each funding opportunity, including deadlines, eligibility criteria, application questions, and funder priorities, in a structured format.

4. Assist in reviewing and prioritising potential funding opportunities based on suitability for CHSF.

5. Support with impact monitoring and reporting to funders and corporate partners, including liaising with staff at the Leeds Congenital Heart Unit to collect information.

6. Organise and archive past grant applications, ensuring a structured and accessible digital filing system.

7. Support the team by keeping funding research up to date and easy to access for future applications.

8. Collaborate with finance/fundraising teams to ensure grant research aligns with fundraising priorities.

9. Work with the Marketing Team to promote funding received to meet the requirements of the funder.

10. Strong understanding of due diligence, data protection and fundraising regulations. 

Other

1. To work flexibly as required by the needs of the service and carry out any other reasonable duties as required.

2. To prepare for and participate in monthly supervision sessions with your line manager.

3. To help promote CHSF fundraising opportunities, where appropriate and work with the fundraising team on new initiatives.

4. Adhere to charity’s policies and procedures.

5. To provide other support as identified by your line manager and commensurate with purpose of the role.

Benefits:

· 27 days annual leave (not including bank holidays), increasing to 29 days after 5 years’ service and an additional day off for birthdays

· Company pension scheme

· Health care cash plan

· Death in Service after successful completion of 12 months’ service

· Employee Assistance Programme

· Access to blue light card, charity worker discounts etc.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all parts of the community.

 

Are you a skilled and compassionate Report Writer ready to make an immediate impact?

Our UK & International Partnerships team at Tearfund plays a vital role in securing and sustaining significant funding from key investors, trusts, churches, and businesses to increase our impact with those in greatest need. We are a Christian organisation partnering with the local church to see lives transformed and people freed from poverty.

As a Report Writer, you will be crucial in equipping our UK & International Partnerships Team with accurate, donor-friendly project information. This fixed-term 12-month contract requires someone who can "hit the ground running." Your main responsibilities will include producing high-quality, engaging reports in Google Docs that clearly demonstrate the impact of donor giving and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of all project data received from country teams.

We are looking for a candidate with:

• Proven experience in writing compelling, donor-friendly reports (narrative and financial) for diverse audiences such as high-net-worth individuals, foundations, corporate partners, and churches.
• Demonstrable ability to meet tight deadlines and manage multiple projects under pressure.
• Experience working effectively with financial data in a reporting context.
• Exceptional written communication and storytelling skills, with the ability to translate complex project information into clear, concise, inspiring, and accurate content for a diverse, faith-based audience.
• Strong analytical skills, adept at interpreting and synthesising information from various programmatic and financial sources.
• Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy, ensuring data integrity and reflecting good stewardship of donor funds.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace, particularly Google Docs.

Direct experience within the non-profit sector, particularly in international development or aid, understanding of fundraising principles, experience in copywriting, video editing skills, and familiarity with using AI tools to enhance writing are desirable.

Hybrid Working: This role is based in Teddington, operating a hybrid working model with an agreed amount of time spent in the office and working remotely from your home in the UK.

Contract type: This is a 1 year fixed term, full time contract. The salary for this Grade 4 position is £37,160 per annum.

All applicants must be committed to Tearfund's Christian beliefs. The recruitment process will include specific checks related to safeguarding. In addition, personal identification information will be submitted against a Watchlist database to check against criminal convictions as a counter-terror measure. 

Background

Social AF are experts in Social Media Moderation. Established in 2021, we work with some of the biggest names in the third sector and have supported charities to raise over £25 million through their Facebook Challenges and Virtual events. 

We are a fast-growing agency with a strong reputation for delivering outstanding results. Our team of experienced fundraisers know exactly what it’s like to be on the front line and put their heart and soul into every event. 

On a day to day basis, our team maintains a safe and welcoming environment and ensures all challenge participants feel valued and well supported. Our reputation for delivering an excellent service has helped our agency grow at a rapid pace and we are fast approaching our busiest period. We are now on the lookout for talented fundraisers who understand the value of supporter care to join our team.

About the role

Our moderators manage Facebook groups of up to 18,000 virtual challenge participants. You will be working with some of the biggest names in the sector, supporting them to raise five and six figure sums. 

This role is perfect for skilled fundraisers who can provide excellent supporter care, and is best suited as an additional source of income (the majority of our team are freelancers and consultants). You must be able to begin moderation at 9am (or earlier), wrap up by 9pm and adhere to our sub-three hour response time. 

As a Fundraising Group Moderator, you would be responsible for:

• Becoming the voice of the cause you are representing, adhering to their brand guidelines at all times

• Identifying, escalating and signposting any safeguarding issues

• Managing your own time and work on own initiative

• Responding to all post and queries in under three hours

• Maximising registration conversions and fundraiser activation 

• Providing fundraising support to challenge participants

• Ensuring that the group is a safe, constructive and positive environment

• Going above and beyond at all times to provide participants with an incredible experience

Our moderation takes place between 9am and 9pm, Monday-Sunday. Different challenges have different requirements and whilst you need to be on hand to monitor the group during 9am-9pm, the role does allow for a great deal of personal flexibility.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years' professional fundraising experience. They will understand the importance of stewarding relationships and be committed to always acting in the best possible way for the charities we work so hard to support.

Full training will be provided alongside regular one to one and monthly team meetings. 

On a day to day basis you will:

• Work off your own initiative and have exceptional time management

• Be the charity representative for the event

• Maintain a safe and positive environment 

• Identify and solve/diffuse issues within the groups

• Bring your own personality to the role 

• Follow clear processes

• Engage with participants using a warm, friendly and informal tone

• Respond to posts and questions in a timely manner

• Respond to inbox messages from participants

• Use personal Facebook profile to moderate groups (this allows us to build relationships with participants)

• Encourage and motivate participants 

• Work on GivePanel and other similar platforms to manage registrations 

• Post engaging content on a daily basis 

• Identify, report and signpost all safeguarding concerns 

Person Specification 

Essential

• At least three years’ professional fundraising experience

• Have own Facebook profile and strong understanding of the platform

• Be available for a minimum of 3 days a week (including one weekend day) 

• Excellent written communication skills 

• Ability to work off own initiative 

• Strong attention to detail

• Team player 

• Ability to multitask

• Problem solver 

• Creative and innovative 

• Exceptional time management skills

• Keen to learn new skills - your fundraising experience is a fantastic platform however group moderation can be a steep learning curve!

• Must be available to quickly adapt throughout the day should issues on the group arise

Desirable:

• Events and individual giving experience 

• An understanding of the Facebook Challenge model and/or experience of running Facebook Challenges

• Experience in using GivePanel or similar platform 

• Experience in managing Facebook Groups