Intl development jobs

Are you a volunteering or alumni relations professional looking for your next challenge? Do you have a passion for engaging volunteers and for bringing people together? Are you looking to develop your career at a prestigious organisation?

We are looking for an International Engagement Manager to join our team to refine and expand a bold and innovative alumni volunteering programme to support both the priorities of the University and the Development and Alumni Relations Office (DARO). The post holder will deliver volunteer and engagement opportunities in key markets including China, India, Hong Kong, USA, Dubai, and many others, and will join nine other volunteering professionals as part of the wider team. The role will be responsible for developing a range of volunteering opportunities for international alumni, which support Birmingham 2030 targets around graduate employability, student recruitment, student experience, research and influence. You will be responsible for growing the number of international alumni volunteers and reporting on the impact of your work internally. 

A key component of this role will be developing relationships with colleagues across the University to include alumni engagement and volunteering across the University’s international strategic themes. The International Engagement Manager role will be a point of contact for international matters into the Development and Alumni Relations Department amongst other University departments, including International Student Recruitment, Birmingham Global and Careers Network. As the lead on international engagement activity for the department, you will be expected to travel overseas for events and alumni activity in key strategic regions.

You will be provided with a robust induction and an ongoing training program that will include support from the University as well as expert external providers.

The University has global reach, including several partnerships with other leading universities around the world, and is grounded in our local community, having opened the first fully comprehensive University secondary school in the country in 2015. We are an ambitious and successful research-intensive University (one of the top 100 research-led universities globally) and have produced 10 Nobel Prize winners, including three who received their awards in 2016. Academics here are exploring the impact of climate change, helping to address global health epidemics, and changing our understanding of Shakespeare. Our students come from nearly 150 countries and our flagship outreach programmes mean that almost 25% of our student population come from underrepresented backgrounds: one of the highest proportions in the UK. 

DARO exists to support this 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.

We believe there is no such thing as a 'typical' member of University of Birmingham staff and that diversity in its many forms is a strength that underpins the exchange of ideas, innovation and debate at the heart of University life. We are committed to proactively addressing the barriers experienced by some groups in our community and are proud to hold Athena SWAN, Race Equality Charter and Disability Confident accreditations. We have an Equality Diversity and Inclusion Centre that focuses on continuously improving the University as a fair and inclusive place to work where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. We are also committed to sustainability, which is a key part of our strategy. You can find out more about our work to create a fairer university for everyone

About SPANA

For over a century, SPANA has been dedicated to transforming the lives of working animals and supporting the people who depend on them. We work with partners worldwide to increase access to essential veterinary treatment and campaign for better welfare standards. We also support owners as they develop the knowledge and skills to look after their animals with confidence and care.

About this role

Our Global Programmes Department (GPD) works on an innovative partnership model to deliver our mission to transform the welfare of working animals in a world where animals, people and the environment are respected and thrive. 

This exciting role will join our team on a 12-month fixed-term contract to support an ambitious work plan by scoping, defining and advancing key new project areas and strategic initiatives. The Special Projects Manager will work closely with our international partners and the wider organisation and will report to our Head of Programmes.

The successful candidate for this role will work on a diverse and exciting range of projects. The projects will seek to expand our impact through developing innovative approaches to achieving sustainable improvements in working animal welfare. These might include: 

• exploring options for social business models, and assessing how they can be best applied to animal welfare in low-income settings 

• scoping and developing synergistic partnerships with development sector actors 

• country-specific analysis on specific challenges to working animal welfare in complex situations. 

The Special Projects Manager will scope and analyse different project areas, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders and commissioning and overseeing subject matter experts, as needed, to progress different areas.

This role would suit an experienced, innovative and creative project manager who enjoys strategic analysis of complex scenarios with different stakeholders, interests and actors. Experience of research, policy and working across sectors would be an asset, alongside a commitment to social equity and our mission and values. 

Contract, location and salary

This is a fixed-term, 12 month, full-time (34.5 hours per week) role. This is a UK-based position. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK currently and for the duration of the contract.  The salary for this role is £50,000 per annum.

Further information and how to apply

Please review the job description for full details including a person specification. The deadline for applications is 23:59 GMT on Sunday 22 March 2026. 

Our partner, a respected international development organisation, is seeking a qualified Finance Manager to lead the financial management and oversight of a large, multi-country donor-funded project. The postholder will ensure timely, accurate and compliant financial accounting, reporting, and donor compliance, while supporting strong financial management across the wider programme portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Lead on the financial management, planning and reporting of a multi-country project, ensuring transactions are accurate and compliant with donor and organisational requirements.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, cost recovery and co-financing, and maintain up-to-date financial data in grant management and tracking systems.
• Prepare and deliver timely internal and donor financial reports, ensuring consistency between internal records and external submissions.
• Monitor project and portfolio expenditure, analysing variances and providing actionable insights to senior management and programme teams.
• Strengthen financial controls and compliance frameworks, including development of tools, manuals and checklists to ensure adherence to donor and internal policies.
• Support audits (donor and statutory), maintaining trackers for audit actions and disallowances, and ensuring audit readiness.
• Review and approve partner budgets, sub-grant agreements and financial reports, ensuring compliance with donor terms and promoting financial capacity building.
• Provide technical support and training to field teams and partners on donor regulations, financial management, procurement and reporting standards.
• Collaborate with programme teams to align financial management with programme delivery and results.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of financial systems and processes across the organisation.
• Occasional international travel may be required (approx. 1–2 trips per year).

Requirements

• Qualified accountant (CCAB or equivalent) with experience managing finances for complex, large-scale donor-funded projects; experience working with UN Agencies and the World Bank is highly desirable.
• Strong experience in budgeting, forecasting, grant management and donor reporting; familiarity with institutional donor requirements highly desirable.
• Proven experience in financial controls, audit preparation, and compliance for multi-grant, multi-country programmes.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to non-financial colleagues.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills; able to build effective relationships across diverse teams and cultures.
• Proficient in Excel and financial systems, with strong numeracy and attention to detail.
• Fluent written and spoken English.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities effectively.

This is a London-based role with hybrid working (minimum two days per week in the office). Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Dig Deep is an award-winning international development charity working to secure clean water, safe sanitation and good hygiene for the one million people of Bomet County, Kenya - half of whom are children.

This is a new position, created at a pivotal moment for the charity. Over the last year, the combined turnover of Dig Deep and our trading subsidiary (Dig Deep Challenges) has grown by over 50%. Our impact, our partnerships and our responsibilities have grown with it. To sustain this progress well, we now need dedicated leadership across international finance and governance.

The Finance & Governance Manager will play a central role in making this work possible. By ensuring strong financial management, robust governance and clear reporting, you will help ensure every pound & Kenyan shilling is used well and every decision is well-informed.

This role is home-based and open to candidates living in the UK. You will work closely with colleagues across the UK and Kenya, with monthly travel for team meetings in the UK and occasional travel to our Kenyan office.

If you care about impact, value rigour, and want your work to make a real difference, we would love to hear from you.

ROLE SUMMARY

Organisation: Dig Deep (Africa)

Role: Finance & Governance Manager

Reporting to: Chief Executive

Key responsibilities:

• International Finance: Day-to-day international financial management of the charity and trading arm, incl. procurement, timely payment of invoices and production of management accounts
• International Governance: ensuring all statutory returns and other critical governance deadlines are met and internal governance procedures are adhered to
• Business Intelligence: developing and producing financial reports for staff leadership team and trustees
• Act as Secretary to the Board: ensure the smooth scheduling and preparation of regular board meetings
• CRM & Data Protection: Maintaining/developing CRM and ensuring compliance with data protection regulations

Contract type:

• Full-time (37.5 hours per week)
• Permanent

Salary and benefits:

• £40,000-45,000 per annum
• Mentoring, coaching and professional development support available from highly experienced trustee finance & governance committee & staff team
• 33 days annual leave (incl. Bank holidays)
• Home working with flexible hours

Location:

• Home working in UK
• Travel required once per month for team meetings in Sheffield/across Midlands/London (expenses paid)
• Possible travel required to East Africa on exceptional basis (approx. once every 2 years)

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential

• At least 3 years of experience in finance, governance, or a closely related role
• Experience managing day-to-day financial processes, including payments, procurement and reporting
• Good understanding of governance requirements, statutory returns and board processes
• Experience producing clear financial reports for senior staff and directors
• Experience of managing audits
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Confidence managing systems, records and sensitive data
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently in a home-based role
• Alignment with Dig Deep’s values and commitment to ethical practice

Desirable

• Experience of working with QuickBooks
• Experience of multi-currency accounting
• Experience working in the charity or international development sector
• Experience supporting or acting as secretary to a board or committee
• Familiarity with CRM systems and data protection compliance
• Experience working across multiple countries or jurisdictions
• Experience supporting a growing organisation through a period of change

HOW TO APPLY

We encourage applications from all backgrounds, ages and ethnicities. If you think you could be a valuable asset to Dig Deep but are unsure about your suitability, or have any other questions, please contact us.

To apply, please attach a one-page cover letter and CV (max two sides) before 17.00 on Wednesday, 4th March 2026

First round Zoom interviews are scheduled to take place on Monday 16th March 2026

Second round in-person interviews are scheduled to take place on Monday 23rd March 2026

The Organisation

Together We Learn is a charity registered in England and Wales, working in close partnership with Together We Learn Ethiopia, a registered NGO in Ethiopia. Operating as two distinct legal entities, the organisations work as sister charities with a shared mission and vision: to enable disadvantaged children to access high-quality education.

While Together We Learn in the UK leads fundraising, governance and international engagement, Together We Learn Ethiopia is responsible for implementing and delivering programmes on the ground.

Our approach focuses on improving both access to education and the quality of education systems, while supporting the wider wellbeing of students, families and communities. We work in partnership with state education systems to deliver sustainable, long-term impact.

By addressing educational needs both in and beyond the classroom, Together We Learn aims to create lasting change for children and communities across Ethiopia.

The Role

As CEO, you will lead the UK team of Together We Learn and work in close partnership with the Ethiopian team, providing guidance and support to enable them to deliver programmes to a high standard. You will provide overall leadership for the charity, with responsibility for fundraising and stakeholder engagement, oversight of programmes, and management of finance and operations.

The annual turnover of Together We Learn is £350,000, and you will be responsible for line managing two staff in the UK and occasional interns, as well as supporting our Ethiopian partner, who has 15 programme and 8 support staff working across two regional offices: Gondar in the Amhara region and Addis Ababa in the Oromia region. The charity is managed by an experienced board of 5 trustees who meet quarterly and provide ad hoc support in their professional areas of expertise.

The charity is in a stable position with funds secured for the current year and a fundraising plan in place for the year ahead. You will have a detailed handover to enable you to carry out the varied functions required by the role and will be supported in these by the Programmes Manager and Sponsorship Coordinator. You will report to the board on a quarterly basis.

Our current three-year strategy focuses on building the capacity of our Ethiopian partner so that they can take a greater role in leading the organisation. This runs through our approach in all aspects of our work, and specific targets have been identified to help us achieve this goal over the strategic period. You will have the opportunity to advance our strategy using your unique skills.

Responsibilities

Team Leadership

• Line manage the Programmes Manager, Sponsorship Coordinator and interns.
• Collaborate with the Ethiopia Country Director and the staff or Together We Learn-
• Ethiopia on programme delivery.
• Deliver the organisational strategy.

Deliver High Quality Programmes

• Monitor delivery of activity plans related to projects, sponsorship and school linking.
• Track programme finances against budgets.
• Support the UK staff in their programme roles.

Finance and Operations Management

• Steward Together We Learn’s finances, including reconciling accounts, managing the finance database and tracking performance against the forecast and fundraising plan.
• Due diligence checks on Ethiopian partner finances.
• Prepare annual accounts for examination and develop the annual report for Charity Commission submission.
• Governance duties and other finance admin.

Fundraising

• Reporting and applications to trusts and foundations.
• Stewardship of donors and fundraisers.
• Oversight of the annual online fundraising campaign.

Communications and Stakeholder Engagement

• Quarterly supporter newsletters.
• Posting regular updates on our social media platforms.
• Maintaining the website content, including blog updates and basic SEO management.

The job of a CEO is hard to define, especially in a small charity, so the list above covers the key areas but is not exhaustive, and other duties may be required.

Person Specification

This role requires someone with excellent time management and interpersonal skills. The ideal candidate will have experience managing teams in a development or small charity environment, as well as significant experience managing finance systems, fundraising and having oversight of multiple programmes.

Essential Experience & Competencies

• Energetic and self-motivated individual who shares our mission.
• 3+ years of team leadership or experience in a senior management role directly responsible for staff and high-level reporting. Ability to provide positive, hands-on leadership to a small team of experienced and motivated individuals.
• 3+ years of financial management, including full-cost budgeting, tracking and reconciling finances, and reporting against forecasts and spending plans.
• 3+ years of proven experience in fundraising, a successful track record of securing and reporting on significant grants as well as maintaining positive funder relations.
• Experience working overseas in an international development or education context or working closely with overseas partners in the same sectors.
• A practical, collaborative and adaptable approach with good problem-solving skills.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills.
• Strong and adaptable communication skills, both written and verbal, to support sensitive cross-cultural working and inspire funders and supporters.
• Fluency with MS Office programs, gmail and shared drives.

Desirable Experience & Competencies

• Lived experience of Ethiopia, or of a comparable context, such as the Horn of Africa or East Africa, or a strong personal or professional connection to Habesha or other African cultures.
• Degree or master’s in international development, or similar field of study.
• Office management experience.
• Project delivery or programme management experience, especially in a small charity, international development or education context.
• Experience reporting directly to board level.
• Experience increasing online engagement or driving new donor recruitment.
• Familiarity with a CRM system (e.g. Salesforce).

Equal Opportunities

We value the benefits of a diverse team and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from people with lived experience of the Ethiopian context, or from the African diaspora, for the knowledge and cultural insight they can bring to our work.

Flexible Working

Together We Learn operates a hybrid working style, where you will spend at least one day a week in the office. We find this regular face-to-face time beneficial as a small team, enabling positive collaboration, peer support and engagement with all areas of the organisation’s work. Other hours can be worked remotely or in the office according to individual preference.

You will be responsible for your own time management but must complete the majority of your work within office hours to ensure consistent management and collaboration with colleagues. This includes staff from our partner charity in Ethiopia (time zone GMT+3/ BST+2).

Ideally, we are looking for a candidate to work full-time; however we will consider an 80% part-time role or job share applications, for the right candidate. If you are applying for a job share, please clarify which responsibilities are best aligned with your abilities.

Please note that this post is subject to a satisfactory DBS check, and the successful candidate must have the right to work in the UK.

Application Process

To apply for this role, please submit a cover letter and CV by midnight on 8 March 2026.

The cover letter should explain how your experience and skills meet the criteria required for the role.

First-stage interviews will be held online during the week commencing 16th March, with second-stage in-person interviews at our London office during the week commencing 23rd March.

Role to start date from 13th April 2026.

We regret that we are not able to provide feedback on applications that are not shortlisted for interview.

Use of AI

We understand that AI may sometimes be useful in helping you clarify your ideas or check grammar. However, we want to learn about your voice and approach, so please ensure that the application submitted is written by you and a true reflection of your professional experience.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Fiduciary Risk Manager

The Role

A rare opportunity has arisen and we are expanding our Fiduciary Team. We are seeking to appoint a Fiduciary Risk Manager to join our established Fiduciary Risk team working on the financial management of funds and grants awarded to new and existing grantees. 

MannionDaniels seeks a Fiduciary Risk Manager to support the management of two funding rounds under the GSMA Innovation Fund:

· Mobile For Humanitarian funding round

· Impactful AI funding round

The fund works with tech start-ups Africa and Asia utilizing AI and mobile solutions for humanitarian impact. MannionDaniels have been contracted by GSMA to deliver this funding mechanism and works alongside the grant team in GSMA.

Within these two funding rounds, all grants have already been contracted and are in operation.  The role will primarily involve the management of a small portfolio of grantees, and leadership of a team of 2 Fiduciary Risk Officers who will manage grants covering the rest of the portfolio.

The Fund is funded by UK Aid from the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) and by the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida) and is supported by the GSMA and its members.

Reporting to the GSMA Team Lead, you will lead the management of the financial side of the grants and mitigating fiduciary risks. Experienced in financial review and reporting, you will conduct due diligence and use financial analysis to provide accurate, financial reports.

About you

You will be a Graduate with a minimum of 8 years’ experience or have comparable experience in a financial/fiduciary role and, be able to competently demonstrate the following.

• Lead on management of the Fund Manager’s portfolio in the GSMA Innovation Fund for Impactful AI and Mobil for Humanitarian
• Lead the financial side of the grant closure process
• Provide technical support for the grant management teams ensuring budget templates and financial reporting processes are understood and adhered to.
• Provide leadership to two Fiduciary Risk Officers.

Strong written and communication skills are a prerequisite, alongside proficient use of MS Office and advanced Excel. 

MannionDaniels

Our mission is to work for an equitable, inclusive and sustainable world. We serve this mission through the provision of international consultancy in health, social justice and social development, focusing on fragile and conflict-affected states, to ensure that our work reaches the world’s poorest and most vulnerable people. We aim to practice business as a force for social and environmental good and expect all our employees, partners and suppliers to abide by our Code of Business Ethics.

Why work for us?

MannionDaniels provide employees with an unrivalled working environment with strong values that place ethics and fair treatment at the heart of everything we do.  You can also expect an enhanced benefits package.

This is a rare opportunity for an exceptional finance professional to work in a role that really makes a difference.  Occasional international travel for onsite grantee visits may be required.  If you are looking for your next career move and want to work for company that really makes a difference, please view the full job specification. 

To apply for this role please send your up-to-date CV and covering letter explaining why you are suitable for the role by noon, Friday, 13 March.

All applicants will be asked to provide proof of identity, right to work documentation and professional references as part of the recruitment process.

MannionDaniels is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults. All our employees are expected to share this commitment and abide by our Business Code of Ethics at all times.

Fiduciary Risk Officer

The Role

We are very excited to announce that we are expanding our Fiduciary Team. We are seeking to appoint two Fiduciary Risk Officers to join our established Fiduciary Risk team working on the financial management of funds and grants awarded to new and existing grantees.  Reporting to the Fiduciary Risk Manager, your main responsibilities will be to undertake complete financial management checks on grant holders, ensuring that the funds given are used as intended and reach the correct beneficiaries. Experienced in financial review and reporting, you will conduct due diligence and use financial analysis to provide accurate, financial reports.

About you

Ideally, you will be a Graduate with a minimum of 3 years’ experience or have comparable experience in a financial/fiduciary role and, be able to competently demonstrate the following.

• Carry out regular financial management checks through assessment of financial reporting
• Conduct due diligence and report on findings through standard methodology
• Have confidence with desk based or on-site fraud investigations
• Communicate effectively with our grant holders to provide support & guidance, ensuring that grantees fully understand the required financial templates and reporting process

Strong written and communication skills are a prerequisite, alongside proficient use of MS Office and advanced Excel.  Given the geographics of our grantees’ written and communication skills in French is desirable as is experience in working  the charitable/grants sector.

MannionDaniels

Our mission is to work for an equitable, inclusive and sustainable world. We serve this mission through the provision of international consultancy in health, social justice and social development, focusing on fragile and conflict-affected states, to ensure that our work reaches the world’s poorest and most vulnerable people. We aim to practice business as a force for social and environmental good and expect all our employees, partners and suppliers to abide by our Code of Business Ethics.

Why work for us?

MannionDaniels provide employees with an unrivalled working environment with strong values that place ethics and fair treatment at the heart of everything we do.  You can also expect an enhanced benefits package.

This is a rare opportunity for an exceptional finance professional to work in a role that really makes a difference.  Occasional international travel for onsite grantee visits may be required.  If you are looking for your next career move and want to work for company that really makes a difference, please view the full job specification. 

To apply for this role please send your up-to-date CV and covering letter explaining why you are suitable for the role by noon, Friday, 13 March.

All applicants will be asked to provide proof of identity, right to work documentation and professional references as part of the recruitment process.

MannionDaniels is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults. All our employees are expected to share this commitment and abide by our Business Code of Ethics at all times.

You will provide day-to-day administrative support to the Managing Director (MD); editing and disseminating organisational materials for internal and external audiences; support preparation of Board of Trustee and Executive Team reports and meetings, and minute meetings; represent Afghanaid in coordination meetings. You will be required to work closely and effectively with all other departments of Afghanaid to achieve unity of purpose, results and optimal use of organisational resources. 

Main Duties

• Coordinate the MD’s daily diary, screen email, draft correspondence and prepare documents for meetings and professional appointments.  

• Provide preparatory materials and coordinate the MD’s external representation and fundraising engagements, draft talking points and speeches, visual presentation and workshop materials.

• Coordinate and support drafting of internal quarterly reports and other Executive Team reports, as well as the external Annual Report, and ensure appropriate distribution; edit other organisational strategic and operational documents as required.

• Minute Board of Trustee, Executive and other internal meetings attended by the MD.

• Research and write internal and external briefs and reports to be used in national and international level communications.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for managing requests from various departments to the Managing Director, ensuring efficient communication and follow-through on tasks.

• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to schedule and organise meetings for the MD.

• Organise MD’s travel, trustees’ visits, annual retreat and other events as requested. 

• Represent Afghanaid in advocacy and influencing forums and meetings.

• Assist the MD in monitoring performance indicators against strategic and operational plans.

• Support the communications focal point in the Kabul office, including taking photos and collecting case studies. 

• Perform other relevant duties as assigned and approved by the MD. 

PERSONAL SPECIFICATIONS

Essential

Education: 

• Master’s degree in relevant research-based discipline (Development, Anthropology, Policy and Research, International Relations or similar subjects) or an undergraduate degree with relevant experience.

Experience: 

• Writing high quality policy and communications documents for public use

• Practical experience in a similar role

• Working with high levels of autonomy

• Voluntary or work experience within international development or charity sector

• Managing relationships with a variety of different stakeholders

• Coordinating research projects

Skills:

• Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint), and familiarity with relevant AI tools

• Excellent written and spoken English (to native standard) 

• Strong conceptual and analytical skills

• Integrity, honesty, transparency and a firm commitment to professional standards of confidentiality

• Sense of humour, initiative and self-motivation, excellent teamwork and communications skills, ability to work collaboratively with others

• Sensitivity to Islamic culture and respect of Afghan customs and traditions, able to live and work in a diverse environment

• Outstanding organisational skills, able to communicate and collaboratively manage competing priorities

• Drive to achieve results and get things done

• Ability to deal with difficult, challenging work situations and remain calm under pressure

Desirable 

• Experience living, travelling or working in isolated and conflict locations/countries

• Firsthand understanding of the operating environment of humanitarian and development work in Afghanistan (or a similar context)

• Basic fluency in Dari or Pashto

Other Information

Afghanaid’s core values are creativity, fairness and honesty. Our staff are passionate about and proud of Afghanaid’s work. Teamwork is fundamental to our standards and demonstrated by taking initiative, assisting others and taking on additional responsibilities and tasks if necessary. We are results driven, committed and motivated to achieve targets and take accountability for our own actions. 

This position is based in Afghanaid’s head office in Kabul, Afghanistan.

Due to security considerations, this is an unaccompanied post. International employees are entitled to 22 annual leave days, 25 rest and relaxation days, 5 travel days and 13 public holidays per year. Afghanaid also provides a generous travel allowance for international staff to take R&R out of the country.

Our remuneration and benefits package is competitive with other similar organisations. 

You will be given a private room in the staff house where all Kabul-based international hired staff members live.

This position presents an excellent opportunity for someone who has the ambition and determination to gain a foothold in the international humanitarian relief and development sector and move up in their career.

The Talent Set is delighted to be partnering with the British Asian Trust to recruit an Associate Director of Programme Fundraising (maternity cover - 9 months), who will play a pivotal role in strategically leading fundraising across their institutional, trusts and foundations and strategic corporate partnership income streams.

Associate Director of Programme Fundraising
£80,000 - £85,000 dependent on experience
9 month maternity cover
London with hybrid working (2dpw onsite in their White City office)

The British Asian Trust is a diaspora-led international development organisation, delivering programmes tackling problems and inequalities in the areas of education, livelihoods, mental health, child protection and conservation in South Asia.

The scale and complexity of the challenges in South Asia demand innovative and ambitious approaches to tackling them. The British Asian Trust works in partnership with others to design and deliver programmes, raise funds and convene partnerships that combine new social finance tools, philanthropy and technology to deliver impact at scale.

The Associate Director of Programme Fundraising plays a critical role within this set up - leading and shaping the programme fundraising strategy to secure large scale partnerships with institutional donors, trusts and foundations and strategic corporate partners. The position holds an integral central point of contact between internal and external stakeholders (in the London HQ and internationally), developing complex and compelling funding propositions while cultivating key donor relationships and ensuring the delivery of ambitious income targets. 

As Associate Director of Programme Fundraising you will lead a high-performing team of 6, with matrix management/collaboration with colleagues based in India and Pakistan, as an active member of the Fundraising Leadership team. 

The British Asian Trust operates a dynamic, impact-driven culture - requiring an individual with the technical skills and expertise to drive growth of these core income streams whilst delegating multiple competing priorities and navigating a complex funding environment.

About the role:

• Further develop and implement the programme fundraising strategy, focused on securing funding from institutional donors, trusts and foundations and corporate partners aligned with BAT's core programmatic areas. 
• Cultivate and manage key relationships with funders, influencers and wider relevant networks.
• Lead a high performing team, managing and delegating multiple competing priorities to balance organisational requirements for programme fundraising efficiently. 
• Further develop systems and processes that underpin programme fundraising, including prospect research, compliance, donor engagement, proposition development and reporting.
• Operate as an active and effective member of the Fundraising Leadership Team, collaborating with the Programme, Finance and Communications teams to align policies and processes. 

About You:

• A proven track record in programme fundraising, securing multi-million-pound funding from institutional donors, trusts and foundations. 
• Experience in international development/social impact sectors with a strong understanding/wider awareness of outcome based fundraising models. 
• Team leader, with expertise of managing high-performing teams and delegating tasks effectively.
• An agile approach/"test and learn" mentality to adapt approaches/pivot activity as necessary within a dynamic environment and shifting donor priorities.
• Strong relationship manager, with expertise of engaging a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders (including high-value funders and in-country teams).

Deadline for CVs: Friday 6th March at 12pm

How to Apply
To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the 'apply now' button (please do not apply via email). We aim to get back to all successful candidates within 48 working hours.

Commitment to Diversity
The Talent Set are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability, or age. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.

World Horse Welfare is an international charity that strives to support and strengthen the horse-human relationship through a combination of care, research, education and influence. Our international team work alongside communities and local organisations across the globe to transform the lives of working horses - and the people who rely on them.

We are looking for a proactive and highly organised individual to join our International team and play an essential role in supporting our global programmes. This is an exciting and varied position where you will provide administrative, logistical and financial support to the Director of International, our International Programme Officers and overseas consultants.

About the role:
In this role, you will coordinate international travel and logistics, ensuring our staff and consultants have the necessary travel documentation, safety information and support they need before and during travel. You will also play a key role with communications when they are overseas as well as supporting with preparation of reports and maintaining digital records and filing systems.

A significant part of the role involves financial administration, including budget support, processing expenses and maintaining accurate financial records in collaboration with the Finance department. Your ability to manage multiple tasks, maintain confidentiality and keep processes running efficiently will be central to this role and the team.

This is a hybrid role working between our head office in Snetterton, Norfolk and at home.

About you:
We are looking for someone with strong attention to detail, excellent organisational skills and a flexible, proactive approach. You will be confident building working relationships with colleagues and partners from a wide range of cultures and backgrounds. Experience coordinating domestic and international travel is essential, as is experience working with budgets, expenses, invoices and administrative processes. If you thrive in a busy environment, enjoy supporting others and are motivated by work with real global impact, we would love to hear from you.

What we offer:

• Pension scheme with enhanced employer contributions up to 8%, rising to 12% with length of service.
• Employee health cash plan to cover expenses such as dental, optical, physiotherapy, etc.
• 20 days holiday pro rata increasing to 25 days with service, plus bank holidays and a shutdown between Christmas and new year.
• Paid employee sickness absence scheme and compassionate leave.
• Life assurance scheme of 4x annual salary.

World Horse Welfare is committed to championing equality and diversity in all aspects of employment and in the services that it provides. We encourage applications for all of our vacancies from under-represented groups, particularly ethnically diverse communities, LGBTQ+, and people with disabilities. 

World Horse Welfare takes great pride in being realistic, compassionate and forward-thinking and the successful applicant for any of our vacancies will be expected to share these values.

Closing date: Wednesday 4th of March 2026
Interview date: Week commencing 9th of March 2026 at our head office in Snetterton, Norfolk.

Reporting to: Associate Director, Policy & Influencing
Contract type: Fixed term to end December 2026
Hours: This is a full-time post [35 hours per week], however, we welcome applicants with proposals for shared working arrangements or other flexibilities. We are also open to applicants with an interest and expertise in one or more of the devolved nations who wish to apply on a part-time basis.
Location: Home based and flexible with some travel across the UK.
Closing date: Wednesday 18th March 2026
Reward package: £51, 000 - £57, 000
 
Overall Purpose
 
NHS Charities Together is at a critical stage in its strategy and needs to ensure the NHS charity sector and its operating environment in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland is well understood, supported and positioned for sustainable growth. This fixed-term role will build understanding of, and support the development of, the sector across the devolved nations by combining strategic scoping, membership and financial modelling, and future planning with practical implementation. The postholder will strengthen insight, partnerships and capacity, and help scope what an effective investment, support, and resourcing model for NHS Charities Together’s work in the devolved nations might look like, to maximise impact for patients, staff and communities.
 
Overall Objectives
 
1. Build a robust evidence base across Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland by mapping, scoping and modelling the NHS charity sector, including membership and income-generation potential, to inform strategic planning and sector support.
2. Strengthen member capacity and capability by providing advice, guidance, and practical support to NHS charities in the devolved nations, working closely with other NHS Charities Together teams - including membership and other relevant functions - to ensure coordinated, high-quality support and engagement.
3. Enhance the profile and influence of the NHS charity sector across the devolved nations by building strong relationships with stakeholders, supporting strategic plans and communications, and acting as a bridge between regional insight and NHS Charities Together’s wider work and offer.
4. Support organisational strategy and future planning by contributing to the design and delivery of programmes and initiatives, working collaboratively across teams, and scoping what an effective investment, support, and resourcing model for NHS Charities Together’s work in the devolved nations might look like to maximise impact.
 
Key Responsibilities
 
The main duties and responsibilities of the role holder are as outlined below:
 
1) Lead mapping, scoping and modelling of the NHS charity sector across the devolved nations, including membership growth, income-generation potential and future opportunities, to provide a robust evidence base for strategic planning.
2) Analyse trends, risks and opportunities in each devolved nation, using predictive and horizon-scanning work to inform organisational strategy, partnerships and programme delivery.
3) Build and maintain strategic relationships with NHS bodies, Government departments and other relevant agencies and organisations in the devolved nations, strengthening partnerships that support sector development.
4) Support the development and delivery of strategic plans, programmes and communications, including scoping future investment, support and resourcing models for the devolved nations, to enhance the sector’s profile and maximise impact.
5) Work with the membership and other teams to ensure high-quality advice, guidance and support to NHS charities across the devolved nations, helping them build capacity and capability to engage effectively in programmes, partnerships and initiatives.
6) Hold and apply devolved nations-specific health and care policy, strategy and contextual expertise, ensuring programmes, plans and communications are informed by local policy, strategy and sector context.
7) Work collaboratively across NHS Charities Together teams, including programmes and communications, to ensure coordinated support, effective delivery and shared organisational learning.
 
Deliverables
 
The following deliverables are indicative of the focus of the role during the fixed-term period and may evolve in response to organisational priorities, learning and the external environment.

• A clear and well-evidenced mapping and analysis of the NHS charity sector in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, including income-generation potential, membership context and future opportunities.
• Insight and recommendations to inform NHS Charities Together’s strategic and operational approach to working in the devolved nations, including partnership opportunities, opportunities, investment, resourcing and development needs.
• Practical support and capacity-building activity delivered with NHS charities across the devolved nations, informed by sector insight and member needs.
• Strengthened relationships and engagement with NHS bodies, government departments and relevant agencies in the devolved nations to support collaboration and sector development.
• Defined approaches to membership relationships in the devolved nations, developed in collaboration with the membership team and informed by regional insight.
• Contributions to strategic plans, programmes and initiatives, including both design and delivery elements, working closely with teams across NHS Charities Together.
• Clear and accessible communication of learning and insight to colleagues and stakeholders, supporting shared understanding and informed decision-making.

 
Other Duties

• Act as a champion for NHS Charities Together and NHS charities.
• Visibly live NHS Charities Together’s values, including our commitment to diversity and inclusion.
• Carrying out the duties of post in accordance with NHS Charities Together’s policies and procedures on Health and Safety and take responsibility for ensuring personal health and safety.
• Working flexibly, prioritising workload and working effectively as part of a team.
• Adhere to relevant legislation, best practice, policies and processes including, but not limited to charity law, the fundraising regulator, GDPR and professional codes and standards.
• Represent NHS Charities Together as needed.

 
Benefits: 10% employers pension contribution (NEST) HSF Health cash Plan-covering employee partners and dependants under 18 28 days Annual Leave plus bank holidays and increases with length of service 2 hours weekly wellbeing time out Employee assistance program , offering GP advice lines, virtual doctors, prescription services, emotional wellbeing support, a legal help line and counselling. Funded eye site test (Specsavers) Pay it forward days- 2 days volunteering Mindful Employer Perkbox and Reward Gateway – discount platforms
 
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Job Title: Head of Individual Giving

Location: London, UK (Only candidates who are eligible to work legally without work visa sponsorship in the UK will be considered.)

Contract Type: Full-time (40 hours per week), Permanent contract

Hiring Salary: GBP 54,374 per annum (before taxes)

Target Start Date: As soon as possible

Application Closing Date: March 10, 2026 23:59 GMT

This job advert is for an existing vacancy.

About Right To Play:

For more than 25 years, Right To Play has been protecting, educating, and empowering millions of children each year to rise above adversity through the power of play.

We offer programs in 14 countries across Africa, Asia, the Middle East and North America, reaching millions of children each year in some of the most difficult places on earth, helping them to stay in school and learn, overcome prejudice, heal from trauma, and develop the skills they need to thrive. We do this by harnessing play, one of the most fundamental forces in a child's life, to teach children the critical skills they need to dismantle barriers and embrace opportunities, in learning and in life.

This work is supported by our two global offices in Toronto, Canada and London, UK; and seven National Offices in North America and Europe.

Right To Play UK is a charity registered in England and Wales and in Scotland that works in partnership with Right To Play International to raise funds and awareness across the UK.

Benefits Highlights:

Connect and collaborate with a global team who are passionate about protecting, educating and empowering children and youth using the power of play!

Culture premised on our Culture Code (accept everyone, make things happen, display courage, demonstrate care, and be playful)

• Flexible work arrangements
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays per year
• Competitive benefits such as Income Protection and Life Assurance
• Learning opportunities and 5 learning and development (L&D) days per year
• More information on what we offer is available on our website.

Application Method:

Apply with your resume and cover letter in English via the application link.

Right To Play provides equal employment opportunities to employees regardless of their gender, race, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation or marital status. We strongly encourage groups who have been historically disadvantaged with respect to employment to apply for positions at Right To Play.

As part of our selection process, final candidates will be required to complete security checks and Vulnerable Sector Check or equivalent criminal record check as a condition of the offer. More details about our recruitment process and safeguarding information are available on our website.

As part of our recruitment and selection process, Right To Play uses Artificial Intelligence (AI) - assisted tools to support the assessment of candidates or applications. This may include but not limited to generating and editing of job adverts, assessment and interview questions, scheduling, translation, transcription, note taking, etc. Our Applicant Tracking System (ATS), VidCruiter, also use AI-powered ChatBot to answer candidates' enquiries. These tools are used only to assist human reviewers in evaluation and do not make selection or screening decisions. All hiring decisions are made by human reviewers. All AI-assisted processes comply with applicable privacy and data protection regulations, including GDPR and PIPEDA. For more information, please refer to RTP AI Policy and our Best Practice: Use of AI in Recruitment on our website.

We value and promote a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We are committed to providing accommodations to candidates with disabilities during the recruitment and selection process, and thereafter. Please reach out to the People & Culture team by email. All information provided will be treated as confidential and used only to provide an accessible candidate experience.

Job Description:

Job Title:  Head of Individual Giving

Location: London, UK

Supervisor Title: Executive Director UK and Global Strategic Initiatives

Region/Department/Office: UK National Office (UKNO)

Job Family: Fundraising

Grade: 8

I.  JOB SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Executive Director, Right To Play UK, the Head of Individual Giving will be responsible for leading on community, mid and major donor fundraising and philanthropy for Right To Play UK. The incumbent will deliver a successful strategy for Right To Play UK’s work in this area, leading on developing and coordinating fundraising campaigns, building, and developing our portfolio of major donors, developing a philanthropy pipeline and facilitating bespoke events with the aim of generating substantial income in line with the organisation’s budgetary objectives.

II. RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.  Individual Giving campaigns and strategy (20% time):

• Collaborate on development and implementation of UK individual giving strategy, working closely with the UK leadership team and international colleagues.
• Develop, adapt and coordinate UK fundraising campaigns for mid and major donors, work closely with the Head of Communications and Engagement and UK team.
• Project manage delivery of campaigns by the RTP UK staff team, working across audiences.
• Analyse and report on audience, results and trends and use this to inform future plans.
• Manage the Individual Giving Officer and provide guidance on their development of key projects.

2.Major Giving and Philanthropy (50% time):

• Lead on developing, implementing and reporting on Right To Play’s individual giving strategy in the UK, in alignment with Right To Play’s global strategic plan, in collaboration with the Head of Partnerships and Executive Director.
• Directly manage a range of major donor and philanthropic relationships, as well as oversight of relationship management by colleagues and the Partnerships team.
• Lead on researching, identifying, developing, and supporting new major donor funding opportunities with the aim of generating substantial income from this fundraising source in line with the organization’s budgetary objectives.
• Lead on ongoing communications strategy for our mid and major donor support base, building support and ensuring consistency across a range of constituent groups.

3. Major donor events development  (15%):

• Lead on design and development of bespoke major donor events (e.g. 30 person dinner), working closely with service providers, donors and the RTP UK team.
• Lead on stewardship of events-focused audiences, building a long-term, diversified support base.

4. Contribute and support global and UK team (10%):

• Contribute to global projects and strategies through the global fundraising team.
• Contribute to the development of global strategic initiatives, including developing major donor relationships in other RTP supporter countries.
• Support the work of the wider Right To Play UK team, focussing on shared team goals.

5. Performs other duties as assigned. (5%)

• Undertake any other activities reasonably requested by the Executive Director.

III. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Must have):

(A) EDUCATION/TRAINING/CERTIFICATION:

• Undergraduate degree from a relevant university program or equivalent work experience

(B) EXPERIENCE:

• 5-year’s relevant experience including working within a senior fundraising role, working on fundraising strategy and successful campaigns.
• Experience in managing relationships with a range of major donors.
• Experience developing and securing high value relationships and gifts.
• Experience developing/approving reports and proposals for major donors and/or tailoring to a UK audience.
• Experience representing an organisation with senior stakeholders.
• Experience managing a varied workload and balancing conflicting priorities.

(C) COMPETENCIES / PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to deal sensitively and diplomatically with a variety of people, both internally and externally.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to manage a varied workload.
• Ability to think creatively and assess effective approaches with different audiences.
• Ability to work flexibly and collaboratively in a team with enthusiasm and commitment.
• Willingness and ability to work additional hours as required at events and business meetings (with TOIL provided).
• Understanding of and commitment to the aims and values of Right To Play.

(D)   TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• Excellent networking skills
• Highly developed interpersonal skills, with demonstrable experience in negotiating and influencing.
• High attention to detail for writing professional external communications.

(E) SECTOR SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE:

• Understanding of and commitment to the aims and values of Right To Play.
• Demonstrable experience working within a senior fundraising role and more specifically working successfully with mid and major donors, in line with the requirements of this role.

(F) LANGUAGES:

• Excellent written and spoken English.

IV. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS (An Asset):

• Understanding of International Development issues and context.
• Understanding of UK charity fundraising regulations and Data Protection legislation.
• Experience of working in a global organisation.

V. ADDITIONAL JOB RELATED CONDITIONS:

The vast majority of work will take place in London, Right To Play UKNO Office. However, the role may require select travel to other parts of the country or global country programmes, in order to support key initiatives. Occasional evening and weekend activity for donor events and meetings, is expected.

Location: UK based with the option for remote working. This role requires attendance at the London Head Office, SW1, to fulfil operational requirements. The number of days onsite per week will vary from 1-4 days as required.

Salary: £46,000-£51,000

Benefits: Yearly performance related pay, generous leave, 4 wellbeing days per year, eligible for the Civil Service pension scheme option - employer contribution up to 28.97% and more.

Contract: Fixed Term - 12 Months. This is a maternity leave cover.

Working Pattern: Full-time: WFD will consider flexible working arrangements, including, job share, compressed hours, part time, flexitime.

The International Operations Manager is a core and business critical role within the Operations Team, providing management-level delivery on procurement, security and travel, compliance and maintenance and management of core operational frameworks to support our global network.

Top line activities for this role include

• Day-to-day management of security risk management: focal point for non-digital programme-related risks
• Accountable for operational policies and frameworks ensuring consistent application and compliance
• Office opening and closure process lead - legal and compliance (operational), and safety and security aspects
• Registration and ongoing compliance processes in the UK and across the network
• Procurement service contracts lead for travel and accommodation, office equipment and supplies, security, and insurance at the centre, and ensure country office suitability.

We are looking for the following

• Demonstrated experience in a comparative role.
• Proven track record of strong leadership and cross-cultural communications skills. 
• Experience in cross-departmental collaboration, effectively engaging with both junior and senior-level audiences.
• Project management experience and/or qualifications (e.g. Prince2, PMD Pro)
• Experience in policy and process development, including the ability to design, implement, and evaluate comprehensive policies and procedures to improve efficiency.
• Excellent understanding of business processes including the outsource of procured services.
• Experience of procurement procedures.
• Experience with administering Learning Management Systems (LMS), such as Moodle.
• Excellent time management, including ability to prioritise tasks and working to deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to foster good working relationships.
• Well-developed oral and written communication skills.
• Experience providing user support ideally to remote teams.
• Good technical knowledge of Microsoft 365 Platform (SharePoint, Teams, Office 365)
• Experience using client management systems (CRM).
• Experience of safety and security risk management.

To apply by 3rd March 2026 via CV and Cover Letter visit our website.

Mission Without Borders UK are seeking an exceptional Major Donors, Trusts & Partnerships Manager to help drive our mission forward and make a lasting difference for children and families across Eastern Europe.

Mission Without Borders (MWB) is a Christian organisation working in some of the most challenging contexts in Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Moldova, Romania, and Ukraine. We come alongside children, families, and communities living in poverty, offering practical, emotional and spiritual support, sharing the hope found in Jesus Christ to enable people to move towards self-sufficiency.

MWB UK is entering an exciting period of growth. With an ambitious five‑year plan underway, we are seeking to strengthen our work with major donors, charitable trusts, foundations, and Gift‑in‑Kind (GIK) partners to expand our impact and reach more people in need.

About the role

This is a pivotal and high‑impact role, perfect for a talented relationship‑based fundraiser who is motivated by purpose, strategy, and the power of partnership.

You will:

· Build and manage a strong portfolio of major donors, developing tailored engagement plans that inspire deep and long‑term support.

· Grow income from charitable trusts, foundations, and statutory funders through high‑quality applications and outstanding stewardship.

· Lead MWB UK’s Gift‑in‑Kind strategy, securing in‑kind products and managing the logistics journey from offer to delivery into field countries.

· Craft compelling proposals and impact reports that clearly articulate MWB’s vision and programme outcomes.

· Collaborate with passionate colleagues across MWB’s international network to identify funding priorities, shape supporter experiences, and maximise impact.

· Contribute strategically to MWB UK’s fundraising plans, spotting opportunities, and driving income growth.

This role blends hands‑on relationship management with strategic ownership.  This is ideal for someone who thrives on initiative, creativity, and wants to see their work translate into real, tangible change for vulnerable people.

About you

We’d love to hear from you if you have:

· Proven experience securing income from major donors and/or charitable trusts.

· Excellent relational skills with the ability to connect, inspire, and build trust.

· Strong written and verbal communication skills, including crafting persuasive proposals.

· A proactive, organised, detail‑driven approach with the ability to prioritise effectively.

· A genuine alignment with MWB’s Christian ethos and values.

If MWB’s vision is a cause that inspires you and the position fits with your skills, values and experience, then we would love to hear from you.

The position offers flexibility with a mix of home working and office based to be discussed. This is a full-time position, but we are open to hearing from candidates who can work a minimum of 4 days a week.

What we offer

· 30 days holiday per year

· Flexible working

· Employee Assistance Programme

· Pension scheme

· Opportunities to travel to projects in our field countries, as required

How to apply

Please send a covering letter of no more than 2 pages highlighting your reasons for applying and explaining your how your skills, experience and values align with the role.

Please see the Job Description below for more details.  If an informal conversation about the role would help, please call or email us.

We are actively interviewing as applications come in, so please apply now.