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Fundraising Officer
We are seeking a motivated and well organised Fundraising Officer to support the delivery of effective donor stewardship and fundraising activity that helps young people thrive.
Salary: £31,200
Location: London W12
Hours: Full time 37.5 per week, part time considered
Contract: Permanent
Closing date: Monday 26 January
About the Role
This is an exciting new post in a growing charity, working alongside the Fundraising and Communications Team to support the Youth Zone. The Fundraising Officer will be responsible for providing essential administrative support to the Head of Fundraising & Communications and wider fundraising team. The charity is founded on support from high value donors and you will support the team to engage this group of stakeholders.
As part of a fundraising and communications team of 5, you’ll report to the Head of Fundraising & Communications. You will support with writing grant applications and funder reports, and be accountable for day-to-day funder administration and correspondence. Some of the key duties for this role include thanking Patrons, supporting events and researching prospective donors and new opportunities for funding.
About You
You’ll be confident communicating with a variety of stakeholders and bring strong organisational and IT skills. You’ll also be proactive, positive, and able to juggle multiple deadlines.
Essential skills and experience:
- Experience working within a busy office or administrative environment
- Ability to produce clear written information for reports and correspondence
- Strong communication skills and people skills
- Good IT skills including Outlook, Excel, and CRM systems
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
- Willing to work occasional evenings and weekends (TOIL provided)
About the Organisation
Hammersmith & Fulham (H&F) is a London Borough of wide disparities, with an acute need for youth services. This vast difference between those living in different parts of our borough can lead to radically different life outcomes. The Youth Zone is a vital provision that will make a huge impact on the lives of young people, and on the whole borough, levelling the playing field for young people.
This is a vital charity that makes a huge difference in levelling the playing field for young people in West London, and you can be part of that journey.
As an equal opportunities’ employer, applications are welcome from under-represented groups; in particular from Black, Asian, Mixed Race and other ethnically diverse individuals, people with disabilities, and members of LGBTQ+ communities. Ensuring a culture where everyone can be themselves and thrive.
You may have experience in areas such as Fundraising Assistant, Fundraiser, Fundraising Administrator, Development Officer, Grants Assistant, Donor Relations Officer, Supporter Relations, etc. #INDNFP
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
In this role, you’ll lead a diverse portfolio of IT projects, working closely with technical specialists, business analysts, and colleagues across the organisation. From initiation through to delivery and transition into business-as-usual, you’ll be responsible for planning, budgeting, risk and dependency management, governance, and clear reporting. You’ll also help drive positive technology change, share best practice in project and change management, and represent IT within larger, cross-organisational programmes.
This role blends strong technical understanding with excellent project management skills and offers the opportunity to work with a high degree of autonomy while making a meaningful impact in a dynamic and evolving environment. Projects are delivered using the Society’s project management framework, aligned to PRINCE2, alongside an increasing use of Agile and hybrid delivery approaches as our ways of working continue to evolve.
About you:
You are an experienced IT or Technical Project Manager with a proven track record of delivering technology projects from initiation through to completion. You’re comfortable working in complex, fast-paced environments, managing multiple priorities, and maintaining a clear focus on quality, outcomes, and value. You have a solid understanding of IT systems and delivery processes and are confident applying structured project management approaches, alongside Agile/hybrid ways of working and have some line management experience managing projects coordinators.
You excel at building positive relationships and communicating clearly with a wide range of stakeholders, from technical teams to non-technical colleagues. Collaborative and organised, you bring a proactive, problem-solving mindset and a commitment to continuous improvement. You’re motivated by work with purpose and are keen to use your skills and experience to help deliver meaningful change for people affected by dementia.
You'll have:
- Extensive experience managing end-to-end IT projects, from planning and initiation through to delivery and closure
- Strong working knowledge of PRINCE2, alongside experience using Agile or hybrid project delivery approaches
- Proven ability to lead technical teams and collaborate effectively across departments
- Experience delivering change, including process improvement and organisational process re-engineering
- Excellent organisational, time management, and risk management skills
- A strong track record of engaging and communicating with a wide range of stakeholders, including senior leaders
- Proficiency in project management tools and the Microsoft Office suite
- Experience mentoring, coaching, or supporting colleagues in project and change management best practice
What you’ll focus on:
- Delivering projects aligned to the IT Roadmap and strategic objectives, ensuring outcomes meet agreed time, cost, and quality measures
- Engaging stakeholders across the organisation to secure input, commitment, and support throughout the project lifecycle
- Working closely with the Business Engagement Manager to identify and track project benefits
- Partnering with business analysts to analyse data, define requirements, and develop effective solutions
Implementing process improvements and supporting organisational change as part of project delivery - Managing risks, issues, and dependencies, providing clear updates and reports to stakeholders and governance boards
- Coordinating project closure and ensuring a smooth handover into business-as-usual operations
- Motivating, guiding, and supporting project team members, including analysts, testers, and technical specialists
Do you want your technical and project management skills to have real purpose? Join us and help deliver impactful technology solutions that support people affected by dementia and drive meaningful change across Alzheimer’s Society.
Important Dates
Deadline for applications: 23:59 on Sunday 18th January 2026.
1st stage Interviews: Wednesday 28th & Thursday 29th January 2026
2nd stage Interviews: W/C 2nd February 2026
There will be a 10-minute presentation to prepare and present at the interview.
About Alzheimer's Society
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 groundbreaking 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.
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 us of your experience and anything you think we could do better by completing our candidate survey when you apply. Please also contact Alzheimer’s Society Talent Acquisition Team via [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.
ShareAction is an independent charity and an expert on responsible investment. We work to build a world where the financial system serves our planet and its people. We set ambitious standards for how financial institutions, through their investment decisions, can protect our planet and its people and campaign for this approach to become the norm. We convene shareholders to collectively push companies to tackle the climate crisis, protect nature, improve workers’ rights and shape healthier societies. In the UK and EU, we advocate for financial regulation that has society’s best interests at its core.
Position
The Head of Fundraising is responsible for leading our fundraising strategy and delivery. This role is key to securing resources that enable us to drive system change in the financial sector.
A typical week will see you:
- Leading fundraising across ShareAction, ensuring conversations are being had by the right colleagues, with the right funders, at the right times.
- Guiding prospecting and leading the creation of compelling funding bids for multi-year, high-value projects.
- Delivering exceptional donor relationship management, including timely reports and strategic engagement.
- Overseeing the growth of our major donors programme, building a committed donor base of Ultra High and High Net Worth individuals.
- Supporting and developing a high-performing fundraising team.
You’ll regularly engage with senior leaders, trustees and external stakeholders, forming strong relationships and using your expertise to secure funding that drives impact across our campaigns and projects.
What you’ll bring to the team
We want to hear from you if you:
- Have experience devising and delivering fundraising strategies across multiple geographies (UK, EU, US) from trusts and foundations.
- Can develop powerful cases for support and significant bid/application-writing experience for multi-year, six- and seven-figure projects and programmes.
- Are skilled at managing donor relationships and supporting a high-performing fundraising team.
- Possess strong communication skills and thrive under pressure.
- Understand charity law and best practice in fundraising.
Desirable:
- Knowledge of statutory fundraising in the UK/EU and US philanthropy.
- Experience fundraising for systems-change charities.
- Familiarity with capital markets or legacy fundraising.
We have a formal hybrid working policy in place. As this role involves meetings with London-based stakeholders, you’ll need to attend the office or meetings on average six times a month or more.
If this role sounds like something that would build on your current skill set and engage you, we’d love to hear from you!
What we will do for you
We are a fast-paced organisation that has grown substantially over the past few years. We recognise that our people work hard to advocate for responsible investment and drive meaningful engagement with those who have the power to create a brighter future. Every day, they bring their expertise, passion and persistence to build a world where the financial system serves our people and planet. We want to ensure we provide the right environment for our colleagues to thrive, and we are committed to improving our employee offer where possible.
Currently, we are pleased to offer:
- A commitment to flexible working: over 60% of our employees have some sort of flexible working arrangement in place.
- Hybrid working: we are committed to supporting our staff to work in a way that suits their lifestyle and meets the requirements of their role.
- Internal promotion and development opportunities: we offer a range of ways to improve your skills and focus on what you love, including promotion, secondment, or sideways development opportunities. For some levels of roles, we also offer direct progression.
- The opportunity to help make a difference: we tackle some of the world’s biggest social and environmental challenges. We offer opportunities for you to develop your skills and experience in a friendly, flexible and supportive working environment.
- A unionised work environment: our staff have the opportunity to join the union and are supported by our recognised union, Unite. We regularly consult and negotiate with our employees on workplace matters ranging from working conditions to pay.
- Regular in-person meetings, including all-staff away days, retreats and directorate strategy days to create connected teams.
- 8% non-contributory pension invested with NEST and their green funds.
- A health care plan with Bupa.
- An employee assistance programme: advice and support, lifestyle discounts and short-term counselling.
- Death in service cover of 3x salary.
- 25 days’ annual leave (increasing with length of service) plus office closure at the end of the year, ensuring everyone gets time to switch off together.
- Enhanced family leave pay: up to 18 weeks paid at 90% for either parent.
- Enhanced sick pay starting at 5 weeks’ full pay from day 1.
- Season ticket loan and cycle-to-work scheme.
ShareAction values and respects all differences in people (seen and unseen) and welcomes applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries. We are committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills, experiences and abilities, and we are working hard to provide an environment where all can bring their authentic selves to work. We know that some people won’t apply for a role unless they meet all the requirements listed in the job description. If this is the case for you, but you think you would excel in this role, we want to hear from you!
For further information and to apply, please visit our website via the Apply button.
Closing date: 9.00 am on Monday, 19th January 2026.
First interviews: On the mornings of Wednesday, 28th and Thursday, 29th January 2026 (online).
Second interviews: On the morning of Wednesday, 4th February 2026 (in person at our London office).
To be considered for this post, you must be legally eligible to work in the UK; unfortunately, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship.
About us
Rainforest Foundation UK (RFUK) is a values‑driven organisation working with Indigenous Peoples and local communities to protect the world’s rainforests and uphold their human rights. Since 1989, RFUK has partnered with forest peoples and grassroots organisations to secure land rights, challenge destructive industries, and influence laws and policies that safeguard forests and the people who depend on them.
Our mission is clear: to combine human rights and environmental protection to tackle deforestation. From the Congo Basin to the Amazon, our work has helped communities protect millions of hectares of rainforest. With a growing team of passionate advocates for social and environmental justice, we are committed to scaling up our impact to confront the accelerating climate and biodiversity crises.
About the role
Do you want to lead transformative fundraising and communications strategies that make a global impact?
As Head of Fundraising and Communications, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping RFUK’s external profile and driving income growth to support our ambitious 2033 vision: scaling up community-led protection of tropical forests. Reporting to the Executive Director, you’ll oversee strategic communications and fundraising, manage a small team, and work closely with colleagues across programmes and operations.
This is a senior leadership position where no two days are the same—whether you’re crafting compelling narratives, engaging major donors, or amplifying the voices of Indigenous communities on the global stage.
The role is full-time, permanent, and based in London with hybrid working options. We offer flexibility, a supportive culture, and the chance to make a lasting difference.
About you
You’re an experienced leader with a proven track record in both strategic communications and fundraising. You’re a creative communicator who can turn complex issues into persuasive, accessible messages that drive change and support for our mission. You know how to secure significant income from foundations, corporates, individuals and major donors, and you’re confident in building long-term relationships with diverse stakeholders. You thrive on collaboration, motivate teams to achieve ambitious goals, and bring resilience and cultural sensitivity to everything you do.
If you’re passionate about social and environmental justice and ready to help shape RFUK’s future, we’d love to hear from you.
Job description and benefits
Please download the full job description. We offer 30 days annual leave, 4% pension contributions, Employee Assistance Programme, learning and development allowance and four weeks of work-from-anywhere flexibility.
Location
Hybrid role based in our Bethnal Green office. The postholder would usually be required to work in the office a minimum of two days per week during their probation period. This can be reviewed with their Line Manager thereafter. RFUK can sponsor a Skilled Worker Visa for the successful candidate if required.
Application process
To submit your application, kindly complete the online application form by Friday 16th January 2026, by 9AM. Please be aware that the form will be anonymised for review by the panel.
Please note that CVs will not be considered.
Regrettably, due to the large number of applications we usually receive, it is not possible to write to you should you not be shortlisted for an interview. If you have not heard from us within 10 days of the closing date, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion.
Interviews with shortlisted candidates will be held on 29th January 2026. Please let us know in your application if you are available to attend an online interview.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Purpose
We are looking for a proactive and organised individual ensuring that all of Ella’s premises, including the office, community hub, and safe houses, are safe, compliant, well-maintained, and a welcoming environment for staff and service users. This role combines practical facilities work with proactive oversight of supplier management and property maintenance systems.
You will play a key role in maintaining the smooth daily running of our operations, managing contractors and compliance records, and supporting Ella's growth and improvement in facilities management.
An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be undertaken. This post is restricted to women due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement section under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.
Facilities management
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Oversee the maintenance and smooth operation of Ella’s office, community hub, and supported accommodation.
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Manage supplier and contractor relationships, including procurement, tendering, and ongoing performance monitoring.
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Coordinate and oversee maintenance, repairs, and refurbishments across all properties, ensuring work is completed safely and to a high standard.
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Maintain clear records of repairs, inspections, and contracts in the central facilities log.
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Ensure the office and community hub are fully equipped, stocked, and operational, maintaining an organised and professional environment.
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Ensure accurate stock records are maintained and inventories are completed across all sites.
Property inspections and maintenance
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Conduct regular inspections of all Ella’s properties to identify and address maintenance and safety issues.
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Manage the safehouse repairs and maintenance log, ensuring timely responses and communication with caseworkers and residents.
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Carry out minor maintenance and repairs directly where appropriate (e.g. light bulbs, fixtures, storage organisation).
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Liaise with landlords and external providers on significant property issues, ensuring clear communication and accountability.
Health, safety, and compliance
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Act as the main point of contact for health and safety matters in the Operations Manager’s absence.
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Ensure that all properties comply with statutory safety and maintenance requirements, including fire safety, gas, and electrical checks.
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Support in maintaining and updating compliance documentation, certificates, and maintenance schedules.
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Conduct regular health and safety audits and risk assessments, escalating issues to the Operations Manager as needed.
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Lead or support fire drills, first aid provision, and emergency preparedness planning.
Systems and administration
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Develop and maintain efficient systems for facilities management, including logs, checklists, and compliance trackers.
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Support the Operations Manager in reviewing policies and procedures related to facilities, health and safety, and risk management.
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Coordinate staff communications about ongoing facilities work or planned maintenance.
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Oversee inventory management, purchasing, and deliveries for office and property supplies.
Team and organisational support
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Contribute to creating a trauma-informed, safe, and welcoming environment across all Ella’s spaces.
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Support the smooth running of events or community activities at the hub, ensuring facilities are ready and accessible.
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Build strong working relationships with staff, residents, and suppliers to ensure responsive and effective facilities support.
Person specification
Essential
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Excellent organisational and time management skills.
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Keen eye for detail
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Ability to put effective processes and procedures in place
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Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively and work independently.
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Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
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Basic understanding of health and safety requirements.
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Comfortable liaising with contractors and overseeing on-site work.
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Willingness to travel locally between Ella’s office and safe homes.
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A proactive and practical approach to problem-solving.
Desirable
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Experience in facilities or property management.
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Experience working with suppliers and contractors.
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Familiarity with trauma-informed environments or working in the charity sector.
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Basic maintenance skills (e.g., DIY tasks).
More about Ella’s
Ella’s is a London-based organisation working with women who have survived trafficking and sexual exploitation. Our mission is to do everything we can to ensure survivors have all they need to recover and build lives that are safe and free.
Here is a summary of our main activities:
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We run six safe houses. This supported accommodation is crucial for survivors, until they are ready and able to live independently.
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We provide regular support for women and families in neighbourhoods across London, and many more further afield when they need us.
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We speak out on issues affecting the women we work with. We care deeply about survivors of trafficking and exploitation and want to see a world where these crimes are not tolerated.
Ella’s is an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and communities, as we believe having a diverse team adds value and positively impacts our service. We actively encourage applicants from BAME backgrounds, LGBTQ+ applicants and those with disabilities. We are committed to equality and diversity within our organisation.
Ella’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment, we undertake disclosure checks. Having a criminal record will not automatically exclude applicants.
We encourage candidates to get in touch with us if you have any questions or are thinking about whether you might be right for the job. Please email us if you would like to set up a quick call.
Our mission is to ensure survivors of trafficking and exploitation have all they need to recover and build lives that are safe and free.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This is an exciting chance to gain a full year of hands-on experience working with a place-based funder. You will be learning how funding decisions are made and how grants are administered to create real impact in local communities. You’ll not only develop practical skills in project delivery and grant management, but also build a strong understanding of the voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector.
In addition to supporting grant administration, you will lead your own project from start to finish. This will involve conducting research, engaging with local organisations and sector leaders, and producing a clear, actionable plan that addresses a real need in the sector and how the Foundation can look to ease that need. You’ll have the autonomy to shape your project while receiving guidance and support from the Chief Executive and Grants and Programmes manager, giving you the perfect balance of independence and mentorship.
As part of this role, you will join the Rank Foundation’s Time to Shine Leadership Programme, a nationally recognised initiative designed to nurture future leaders in the charity sector. You’ll be part of a cohort of 55 emerging leaders across the UK, benefiting from tailored training, mentoring, and peer support. This programme will help you develop your leadership potential, grow your confidence, and prepare you for future roles within the VCSE sector.
If you are currently unemployed or under-employed, this opportunity offers a supportive and structured pathway to gain valuable experience, expand your professional network, and make a meaningful difference in communities
We all work flexibly between home, at our Redcar office or in the community. So you will need to be self-sufficient and able to manage your own workload. We encourage applications from people near the start of their career who want to develop with a new organisation, people who are currently underemployed looking for a change of career, or those returning or joining the workforce and are looking for a new challenge. We look for employees who have the ability to engage with a wide range of people, a supportive manner and a genuine passion for the work we do. This is a great opportunity for someone who is as excited as we are about making positive change across our area of benefit.
Please read the Time to Shine Programme guide on our website aswell as the Job Description before starting your application and ensure you meet the criteria listed.
The closing date for applications is 10am on Monday 2nd February 2026
Interviews will be held at our Redcar office in the Palace Hub TS10 3AE on 16 February.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We’re excited to be launching a brand-new partnership between Age UK Leicester Shire & Rutland, Age UK Coventry & Warwickshire and Age UK Northamptonshire, working together to take our legacy programme to the next level.
We are growing our legacy income to secure the future of our vital services, ensuring more older people can benefit from the support they need and deserve.
All partners stand alongside older people in their communities, ensuring they have the support, respect, and opportunities to live fulfilling lives. Each year, thousands turn to us for practical help, guidance, companionship, and care.
Across our three partner organisations, we are passionate about ensuring no one feels alone as they age. From advice and day centres to community support and charity shops, our services are made possible by the dedication of our staff, volunteers, and supporters.
That’s where you come in.
About the role
We’re looking for a passionate and motivated Legacy Partnership Manager to lead the development and delivery of our legacy marketing and engagement programme.
You’ll work closely with colleagues across the three partner charities to grow awareness and understanding of legacy giving, build meaningful relationships with supporters, and help ensure a sustainable future for our services.
This is a fantastic opportunity to shape a new, collaborative legacy initiative that can make a real and lasting difference in the lives of older people across the region.
About you
You’ll be an excellent communicator and relationship builder, confident in engaging with a wide range of people, from long-term supporters and volunteers to legal professionals and community partners.
You’ll bring a proactive, strategic approach to your work, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and see projects through from concept to completion.
We’re looking for someone who can combine empathy and sensitivity with creativity and ambition.
Qualifications & Knowledge
· Understanding of legacy fundraising and individual giving principles
Knowledge of fundraising regulations and GDPR compliance in relation to donor communications
· Understanding of marketing, fundraising, or a related field
· Knowledge of the charity and voluntary sector
Experience
· Proven track record of delivering successful projects or campaigns
· Experience in donor stewardship and supporter engagement
· Experience developing and delivering multi-channel campaigns. You will need to be confident and highly experienced using social media and digital platforms to connect with audiences, tell powerful stories, and grow awareness of legacy giving in creative and authentic ways.
· Experience working with external partners, agencies, or suppliers
· Experience within a charity environment is preferred but not essential
· Experience in developing annual plans or strategies to grow income
· Experience within a legal setting is desired but not essential
Skills & Abilities
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey messages with sensitivity and clarity
· Strong project management and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities
· Analytical mindset with the ability to evaluate campaign performance and adapt tactics
· Confident using CRM systems, marketing platforms, and Microsoft Office
· Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team
· Strong interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with supporters, colleagues, and external partners
· Sound copywriting and proofreading skills
Other
· Travel to all three areas/locations, having your own vehicle with a full clean driving licence, along with the ability to gain business insurance, is essential
· Flexible approach to meet the needs of the project
· You will report on an operational day-to-day basis to the Corporate Partnership Manager
· You will also maintain a reporting line to the Chief Operating Officers, within Age UK Leicester Shire & Rutland, Age UK Coventry & Warwickshire & Age UK Northamptonshire.
Why join us?
- Be part of a trusted, local charity network making a real difference every day
- Play a key role in shaping the future of legacy fundraising across three Age UK partners
- 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
- Competitive salary
- Cash health care plan
- Company pension scheme
- Charity discounts
- Free onsite parking
- Employee assistance program
How to apply
Please send your CV and a cover letter outlining your experience and why you would be a great fit for this role.
Hours : 37 hours Monday – Friday 8.30am – 4.30pm with a 30 minute unpaid break
Salary : £33,000 per annum
Contract: Fixed term for 24 months
Closing Date: 30 January 2026
Interview Date: TBC
Location: You will be required to cover Leicester & Leicestershire, Coventry & Warwickshire & Northamptonshire. Being a resident within these regions is highly preferred to enable easy travel, build strong local relationships, and fully engage with the communities we support.
All three partner organisations, Age UK Leicestershire & Rutland, Age UK Coventry & Warwickshire, and Age UK Northamptonshire, are equal opportunity employers. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment for everyone.
Actors’ Trust supports professional actors and stage managers in times of need, and our bold new Acting for Impact strategy seeks to increase the charity’s reach and impact within the performing arts community.
The Digital Marketing Executive will play a key role in growing the charity’s online presence, engaging many more beneficiaries and supporters, and generating income through creative, high quality digital content and supporter-focused campaigns. Working closely with the Head of Engagement & Development, the postholder will support the planning, management and optimisation of the charity’s digital marketing and communication activities.
This role is perfect for someone who enjoys combining creativity and innovation with advanced digital analytics. You’ll play a key role in supporting and delivering the charity’s marketing and communications strategy and enabling the charity to grow its reach. You will ensure that our social media channels, website, SEO and email activities are effective, on-brand, and accessible. Most importantly, you will create awareness activities that convert, engagement activities that retain and ensure each segment of our community receives the greatest online experience from their interaction with Actors’ Trust.
We are looking for a motivated self-starter keen to take on a new challenge within a fast-growing organisation, to join us and support our vision: an empowered and vibrant performing arts sector. You will have an appetite for detail, strong copywriting skills and a thorough understanding of measuring analytics to improve performance. Additionally, you will be a problem solver, team player, able to quickly adapt, (and to ask for help when you need it) and you’ll have the self-belief and capacity to hit the ground running.
How to Apply
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Please apply with an up-to-date CV and a brief covering letter telling us why you’re a good fit for this role.
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The closing date and time for applications is 9am, Monday 19th January 2026.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Role: Head of Communications, Marketing, & Digital
Location:Home-based, with regular attendance (at least monthly) of meetings in London.
Salary:£45-50,000 depending on experience
Type: Permanent, full time (37.5 hours per week) or flexible to at
least 0.8 FTE
Responsible to: Director of Fundraising & Communications
Responsible for: Digital Marketing Manager, Communications & Engagement Manager, Communications Administrator (indirectly), Podcast Manager (indirectly)
Benefits: Flexible working arrangements, 28 days of annual leave (FTE pro rata for part-time) + 1 day for your birthday, pension scheme and Employee Assistance Programme
About the role
Every five minutes, someone, somewhere in the world is told that they have MS. There are currently 2.9 million people in the world living with MS. When you’re diagnosed with MS, in just seconds, the future that you saw for yourself and your loved ones has been shattered. A diagnosis often comes at a time when you’re in the prime of your life, when you should be planning your future, not facing a lifetime of uncertainty. Knowing you have MS can feel incredibly isolating and lonely.
Overcoming MS is here to provide hope: through lifestyle changes, backed by scientific research, a full and healthy life with MS is possible.
Could you be the person that helps us get this message of hope through to thousands of people diagnosed each year, their families and friends? Overcoming MS is at a crucial point in our strategy, where we are ready to significantly expand our reach and let everyone affected by MS know about the support that is available for them to live well. We are ready to own the lifestyle and MS space, to offer hope, positivity and choices to all, and we’re looking for the right person to drive awareness of our brand profile as well as the wider importance of healthy lifestyle and MS.
Job summary:
The Head of Communications, Marketing & Digital is responsible for shaping, delivering, and evaluating the charity’s communications, brand, digital engagement, and marketing activity.
Reporting to the Director of Fundraising & Communications, the postholder plays a pivotal role in growing the charity’s profile, strengthening engagement, and ensuring all communication channels, platforms and content are effective, accessible, and aligned with organisational goals.
In a small charity, this is both a strategic and hands-on role, requiring creativity, strong digital skills, excellent communication, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Key responsibilities and duties:
1. Communications & brand
- Lead the delivery of the charity’s communications strategy to increase visibility, trust and engagement.
- Manage and protect the charity’s brand, ensuring consistency of messaging, tone, and visual identity.
- Oversee and produce high-quality content for website, newsletters, reports, blogs, case studies, and information materials.
- Support the Director in developing campaigns that unite messaging, fundraising, marketing, and advocacy.
2. Marketing & supporter engagement
- Lead marketing activity to grow audiences, increase engagement, increase participation in our services, and support fundraising objectives.
- Work closely with colleagues to create compelling campaign assets, supporter journeys, and integrated marketing plans.
- Develop marketing materials, key messages, and digital assets that support awareness, engagement, service numbers and income growth.
3. Digital leadership
- Oversee the charity’s digital ecosystem, including website, email marketing, social media and CRM integrations.
- Ensure digital content is accessible, user-focused, streamlined and optimised for engagement and conversion.
- Fully review website development and maintenance, including UX improvements, analytics, SEO, and content.
- Oversee data-led insights and dashboards to measure digital performance and inform decision-making.
4. Media & public relations
- Build media relationships and respond to press requests in coordination with the Director.
- Draft press releases, statements, Q&As, and key messages for external audiences.
- Support reactive and crisis communications, ensuring timely, accurate responses and reputational protection.
5. Internal communication & collaboration
- Support effective internal communication, ensuring staff team, Program Facilitators and volunteers are informed and engaged.
- Work collaboratively across teams to gather stories, insights, and content that bring the charity’s work to life.
- Provide guidance and support to colleagues on communications, brand, and digital best practice.
6. Other
- Manage agency and supplier relationships where relevant.
- Stay informed about sector trends and emerging tools that could benefit the charity.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential experience
- Significant experience in communications, marketing and digital roles, preferably within a charity or mission-driven organisation.
- Proven track record of developing and delivering digital and communications content across multiple platforms to multiple audiences.
- Experience managing websites, CRM systems, email marketing tools, and social media channels.
- Demonstrable experience in audience engagement, digital analytics, and campaign performance measurement.
- Experience in managing a brand profile across different audiences and different products, ensuring consistency and authority over time.
- Hands-on experience creating accessible and compelling written, visual, and digital content.
- Experience working with agencies, freelancers, or creative suppliers.
Essential skills & competencies
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft clear, compelling messages.
- Creative, strategic thinker with the ability to translate ideas into practical delivery.
- Highly organised, able to manage multiple deadlines, and comfortable working independently in a small team.
- Strong attention to detail with a commitment to quality and accuracy.
- Strong understanding of brand management and visual communication.
- Strong knowledge and understanding of fundraising, communications, GDPR, safeguarding, accessibility and other standards.
Personal attributes
- Passionate about the charity’s mission and values.
- Collaborative, positive, and comfortable working closely with colleagues across the organisation.
- Proactive problem solver who brings ideas and embraces innovation.
- Adaptable and resilient in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
- Commitment to inclusivity, accessibility, and ethical communication.
- Excellent standard of written and spoken English and ability to communicate effectively with a range of people from diverse backgrounds.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Fully committed to Overcoming MS’s values.
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Our client brings joy and laughter to seriously ill children in NHS hospitals and hospices across the country. Through in-person and virtual visits and events, the organisation's entertainers, from magicians to musicians, artists, fairies and therapy dogs, enhance wellbeing and help young patients and their families cope with the pain and anxiety of serious illness and hospitalisation. They are now looking for a Fundraising Database Manager to join their growing, values-led team.
Fundraising Database Manager
Permanent, Part-time, (3 days a week, 0.6 FTE)
London (N5) – 2 days a week (Monday, Tuesday, or Thursday).
£40,000-£45,000 FTE
The Fundraising Database Manager reports to the Chief Executive and will be responsible for managing the charity’s CRM (Donorfy) and work with colleagues to ensure the smooth operational delivery of fundraising processes and activities.
The role will lead on supporter data management and income administration, ensuring accurate and GDPR-compliant records. This includes maintaining supporter and beneficiary databases, managing integrations between systems (including Donorfy, mondayDB and third-party platforms).
You will oversee donation processing and income reconciliation across all fundraising streams, including Gift Aid management, Stripe integration and monthly reconciliations with Finance. You will support effective donor stewardship, alongside collaboration with fundraising team. You will deliver data extraction, reporting and analysis, producing regular income reports, KPI dashboards, forecasts and campaign analysis to support strategic decision-making. You will provide targeted data sets for fundraising and marketing activity, track performance, and support income planning.
You will also support events and campaigns, manage event data, registrations, sponsorship tracking and reporting, including imports from platforms such as JustGiving. Alongside this, you will ensure robust compliance, risk management and due diligence, managing consent, data retention, audits and compliant prospect research. Finally, you will play a key role in operations and stewardship, supporting major donor, corporate and trust relationships through effective systems, templates and processes, managing pipelines and moves management, and embedding fundraising best practice across the team.
To be successful in this role, you will have experience of managing a CRM, either in fundraising or in a business using client and customer data. You will be a problem-solver, with experience of identifying and delivering on improvements for operational systems and processes.
You will have excellent communication and relationship management skills, with the ability to convey complex information to a range of stakeholders and influence at a senior level. You will have excellent IT skills, with experience of using data analytics tools within Microsoft and other software packages. You will have experience of developing and successfully embedding efficient operational processes. You will have a robust understanding of data compliance including GDPR, PECR and the Fundraising Code of Practice. You will have a commitment to the wellbeing of children and to the organisation's vision and mission.
Desirably, you will have experience using Donorfy (CRM database) and/or PowerBi. You will have experience of integrating Donorfy with other platforms (e.g. mondayDB, MailChimp, Microsoft, payment platforms such as CAFDonate or Just Giving). You will have experience of working in a fundraising department and/or on fundraising campaigns.
How to Apply
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If you feel you meet some of the criteria but not all, we really hope you'll enquire and learn more. Prospectus can advise and support on each part of the role and hopefully your application, so we look forward to hearing from you.
To apply, please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will arrange for a meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.
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Digital Marketing Manager
£45,000 pa + benefits (including 25 days annual leave and pension)
Leatherhead, Surrey
About the role:
This Best Companies Top 50 mid-sized company and Top10 charity is looking to appoint an experienced Digital Marketing Manager to lead the digital and design team.
The Digital Marketing Manager will manage the Rainbow Trust website and digital platforms, oversee social media and email marketing activity, lead with a data first approach to all organic and paid digital advertising and deliver engaging content to achieve our fundraising and engagement growth goals.
This is an exciting time to join the team - digital and data are at the heart of our fundraising and engagement strategy. Developing our digital capabilities and activity is core to the charity’s growth plans, so there is huge scope for you to make a real difference by driving the digital agenda and strategy.
Reporting to the Head of Engagement you will work collaboratively across the department to ensure digital platforms, processes and integrations are optimised. You will also work to tell the stories of the seriously ill children and families that we support, overseeing the production and delivery of engaging multi-channel content to inspire our audiences to support us.
What we’re looking for:
· An experienced and skilled manager with a data-driven, goal-oriented approach – you have a motivational leadership style and engage the commitment of others
· Poised and outgoing – you are naturally persuasive and enthusiastic and stimulate others into action; building rapport and developing good working relationships
· A multi-tasker with a sense of urgency for goal achievement – you delegate effectively with thorough follow-up, and are quick to learn
· An innovative, practical and creative problem-solver – you are a big picture thinker that responds quickly to varied activities and changing conditions.
· Confident use of Content Management Systems, email marketing platforms, social media management and marketing tools, Google Analytics, Data Studio and Tag Manager – you have an imaginative and creative working style
What we offer:
We are a Best Companies Two-Star rated organisation, an outstanding place to work! We have a range of fantastic benefits that we offer our employees, including:
· Flexible working hours to balance home and working life
· Employee Assistance Programme with access to remote GP, counselling, physiotherapy, resources to support your mental health and financial wellbeing, as well as a 24/7 helpline via Help@Hand
· Company car for front line care posts
· 25 days of annual leave plus public holidays – rising to 26 days after 1 year, 27 days after 5 years and 30 days after 11 years, with an additional 5 years to use in your 10th or 20th year of service (pro rata for part time)
· Time off in Lieu
· Access to the Blue Light Card Scheme, and other rewards and discounts
· Bike to work, season ticket loan and payroll giving schemes
· A recommend a friend recruitment bonus scheme
· Family friendly policies, focused on employee wellbeing, and an active cross-organisational wellbeing group running a number of initiatives throughout the year
· Pension scheme where we contribute 5% of your salary and you contribute at least 3%
· The option to buy/sell annual leave, as well as additional leave for your birthday, wedding/civil ceremony and an extra half day off for Christmas shopping
· Robust training and development programmes to support your learning and growth
If you’d like to find out more about these benefits and working with us, please visit our website.
About us:
Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity enables families who have a child with a life-threatening or terminal illness to make the most of time together, providing expert, practical and emotional support, where they need it for as long as it is needed. For families living with childhood illness, time is everything. Right now, there are too many families coping alone with no support, no time to think, no time to make memories and no time for each other. We believe that no family should go through this alone, so we are here to change that.
How to apply:
To apply please send your CV and a covering letter to us via the link.
Your covering letter should highlight why your application should be considered above others, and clearly state how your experience matches the essential criteria outlined in the Person Specification.
Please disclose on your application form if you have used AI for any part of your job application.
Closing date: 07 February 2026
Interview dates to be confirmed
Interviews will take place at our Head Office in Leatherhead. We will only contact those applicants who have been successful. If you require any adjustments during the interview process, please let us know.
Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.
An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this post.
Rainbow Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment.
Rainbow Trust is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all backgrounds.
Job Title: National Safeguarding Operations Manager
Salary: £63,000 per annum(Band H, Level 3, Inclusive of Outer London Weighting & Market Supplement)
Location: Gilwell Park, Chingford, London (with hybrid working) 1 day present in office per week; that includes in-person Team Meetings/Trainings
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: 35 per week
About The Role:
We’re looking for an experienced National Safeguarding Operations Manager to lead the day-to-day safeguarding and vetting operations across Scouting in the UK. This is a senior, influential role where you’ll shape practice, guide complex decision-making, and ensure the highest safeguarding standards are embedded across the Movement.
As the National Safeguarding Operations Manager, you will (Key Responsibilities):
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Lead the operational delivery of safeguarding and vetting across The Scouts
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Provide expert oversight, supervision and direction on complex and high-risk cases
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Develop and support managers and team members through coaching, training and reflective practice
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Shape and contribute to national safeguarding policies and procedures, ensuring legal and best-practice compliance
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Represent The Scouts at multi-agency, statutory and court proceedings when required
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Use data, insight and trend analysis to drive continuous improvement in safeguarding practice
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Ensure 24/7 professional safeguarding advice is available to volunteers through on-call arrangements
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Build strong, collaborative relationships with statutory bodies, government and sector partners
What you’ll bring as our National Safeguarding Operations Manager:
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Significant experience managing a safeguarding function
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Strong case management and supervision expertise
You are:
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Personable, approachable and highly professional
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Discreet, ethical and trusted with sensitive information
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Flexible, open-minded and solutions-focused
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Committed to delivering a high-quality, people-centred service
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Experience using data and analysis to improve safeguarding practice
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Confidence working with and supporting volunteers
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Excellent communication, leadership and interpersonal skills
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The ability to make risk-based decisions and remain calm under pressure
Benefits include:
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28 days holiday (rising to 32 days after 2 years), plus extra days at Christmas
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Flexible working hours
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Double-matched pension up to 10% of gross salary
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Generous family leave and support as a family-friendly employer
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Access to our Learning & Development hub for ongoing training
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Recognition as Charity of the Year (Charity Times Awards 2022)
For a full list of our benefits, click .
Closing date for applications: 11:59 pm Friday, 30th January 2026
Interviews will be held in person at Gilwell Park, Chingford, on Thursday, 19th February 2026.
Strictly no agencies!
The Scouts is an equal opportunities employer, and we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute. We offer flexible working arrangements to support diverse needs and lifestyles, ensuring that our teams can thrive both professionally and personally. We welcome and encourage applicants from all walks of life, believing that varied perspectives strengthen our innovation and community. Your unique experiences and ideas are essential to our success, and we look forward to hearing from all voices.
Senior Manager: Finance
Are you an experienced finance professional looking to use your expertise to make a meaningful difference? Do you want to join a well-established charity that supports children with disabilities and additional needs to reach their full potential?
This respected and forward-thinking charity is seeking a strategic and collaborative Senior Manager: Finance to join its Senior Management Team. This is a key leadership role, offering the opportunity to strengthen financial systems, influence organisational strategy and help shape the charity’s next phase of growth.
Position: Senior Manager: Finance
Location: Bridgwater / Hybrid
Hours: Part-time, 22.5 hours per week (0.6 FTE), worked flexibly
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £45,000 – £50,000 per annum FTE (P/T - £27,000 - £30,000 for 22.5 hours per week)
Closing date: Monday 19th January 2026 at 9.00am
About the role:
As Senior Manager: Finance, you will be a vital member of the Senior Management Team, responsible for ensuring the charity remains financially sound, compliant and strategically informed. You will play a central role in modernising financial systems, strengthening processes and providing high-quality financial insight to support decision-making at all levels.
This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact, with scope to shape financial infrastructure, explore digital tools and support long-term sustainability. As the organisation continues to evolve, the role may expand over time by mutual agreement.
In this role, you will:
- Produce accurate and timely financial reporting, including management accounts, forecasts, dashboards and cashflow projections.
- Lead the annual budgeting process and rolling forecasts, supporting the development of longer-term (3-5 year) financial planning.
- Maintain and enhance financial systems, controls and processes, including reviewing or implementing new accountancy software and digital solutions.
- Oversee year-end processes, statutory accounts and audit preparation, working closely with external auditors and the Treasurer.
- Ensure full compliance with charity finance legislation, Charity Commission requirements, SORP, HMRC obligations, VAT, payroll and pensions.
- Provide clear, strategic financial advice to the CEO, Trustees and senior colleagues, highlighting risks, opportunities and financial performance.
- Support bids, tenders and fundraising proposals through detailed financial analysis and costing.
About You
You will be a confident and proactive finance leader with strong charity or not-for-profit experience, able to balance strategic thinking with hands-on delivery. You will enjoy working collaboratively and using financial insight to support life-changing services.
You will have:
- Significant experience in a senior finance role, ideally within a charity or not-for-profit environment.
- Strong knowledge of charity finance, SORP, statutory reporting and audit processes.
- Experience of budgeting, forecasting, cashflow management and financial modelling.
- A proven ability to improve financial systems, processes and controls.
- Excellent communication skills, with the confidence to present financial information clearly to non-finance colleagues and trustees.
- A strategic mindset, with the ability to identify risks, opportunities and improvements.
About the Organisation
The charity exists to help children with disabilities achieve greater independence by improving their mobility, communication skills and learning potential through a range of specialist therapies. The children supported have a range of conditions, including autism, cerebral palsy and genetic disorders such as Down syndrome.
The charity is an equal opportunities employer and celebrates diversity, committed to creating an inclusive and supportive environment for all employees.
Other roles you may have experience with could include Head of Finance, Finance Manager, Charity Finance Lead, Senior Finance Business Partner, Financial Controller,
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
Context and Background
At the NSPCC, we believe every childhood is worth fighting for. With over 100 years of experience, and the collective strength of our staff, volunteers, supporters, and partners, we're working to end child abuse and neglect for good.
Over 90 percent of the NSPCC's income comes from voluntary donations, so we reply on the incredible generosity and commitment of all our supporters, large and small.
You'll work as part of one of many teams, which focus on engaging our supporters and ensuring they continue to give their support. You will do this by leading high value fundraising events and managing relationships with volunteer committees.
The varied role sits within the Volunteer Board Fundraising team which leads income generation through regional and national volunteer boards, volunteer-led fundraising initiatives and delivery of special events through our high value event committees. These activities play a vital role in maximising sustainable income, engaging senior volunteers, and supporting long-term supporter relationships.
Job purpose
· To contribute to the Income Generation / Engagement and Fundraising department’s purpose of maximising income from potential and current supporters through project managing specific events including securing sponsorship and providing committee support
· To support in the delivery of the agreed departmental strategy, goals and fundraising budget
· To work effectively with other departments in Income Generation / Engagement and Fundraising and other functions within the NSPCC to maximise income for children
· To keywork supporters and build excellent relationships with key stakeholders who take responsibility for delivering income through high level fundraising events
· To ensure our events are delivered to a consistently high standard, and bring in new, innovative ideas so we remain competitive in the sector
Key relationships - Internal
· Reports to Fundraising Manager
· Pro-actively works with colleagues in other NSPCC divisions to further relationships and identify and develop opportunities for growth
· Works with a range of NSPCC supporters and potential supporters and a range of suppliers that support fundraising relationships and activity
Key relationships - External
· Recruiting, managing and building relationships with chairs, committee members and other senior volunteers
· Procuring and managing relationships with Special Event suppliers
Main duties and responsibilities
· To successfully manage and deliver large-scale events and special projects within the portfolio of events, overseeing all event logistics and relationship management
· To lead on specific fundraising projects and large-scale events, and support development of Executives through your projects
· Contribute to and deliver particular aspects of the department’s annual business plan and budget. To support project groups for the Special Events team to improve processes and identify new opportunities
· To manage and develop relationships with senior volunteers and potential supporters through effective and regular communication
· To proactively seek out opportunities to add value to the team and wider organisation
· To develop and create engaging materials for events and stakeholders
· To act as experts in our field by offering support and expertise both internally and externally
· To work cross-departmentally to ensure that fundraising activities are managed and developed in a way that maximises income for the NSPCC through streamlined processes
· To manage, negotiate and review relationships with external suppliers to ensure the most cost effective outcome
· To represent the NSPCC’s values in everything you do
Responsibilities for all Staff within the Income Generation / Engagement and Fundraising
· A commitment to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people
· To update databases and supporter information systems on a regular basis in line with Data Protection legislation and NSPCC policy and procedures.
· To actively participate in regular department and team meetings, contributing to strategy, discussions and decisions which will be beneficial to the Directorate and wider NSPCC activities.
· To adhere to all the NSPCC’s service standards, policies and procedures.
· To evidence an understanding of and commitment to the demonstration of the NSPCC’s values.
· To maintain an awareness of and comply with NSPPC data protection regulations and to ensure currency of changing GDPR regulations.
· To be responsible for personal learning and development, to support the learning and development of others and the whole organisation.
· To work in a manner that facilitates and encourages inclusion.
· To be pro-active in identifying ways to improve personal and team performance
· To maintain an awareness of own and others’ Health and Safety and comply with the NSPCC’s Health and Safety policy and procedures.
· A commitment to safeguard and promote the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk.
· To take personal responsibility for keeping up to date with NSPCC work to end cruelty to children, including securing updates on project and service developments and general NSPCC news.
Person specification
1. Extensive experience and technical knowledge of event and project management, specifically with a track record of successfully delivering and growing large scale events
2. Excellent ability to establish, develop and maintain relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders, including senior level individuals to achieve desired outcomes
3. Proven ability to develop individuals, team building skills, working well with others as part of a team, giving support and recognising expertise in others
4. Well-developed organisational skills with experience in planning, monitoring, implementing and leading major projects to agreed deadlines, with the ability to organise and plan own work and the work of others to deliver objectives on time
5. Excellent ability to successfully negotiate with others
6. Excellent communication skills to present information in a clear, persuasive and inspiring way for a range of audiences
7. Well-developed ability to take ownership of budgets and a proven track record of meeting income targets and keeping within financial limits
8. Proven track record of applying creativity/innovation to events to achieve desired outcomes and/or significantly grow event income
9. Experience of success in a customer focussed environment, such as fundraising, sales or marketing
10. Experience of using Windows-based software packages, including word processing, spread sheets, electronic mail and the internet.
Safer Recruitment
As an organisation, we are committed to creating and fostering a culture that promotes safeguarding and the welfare of all children and adults at risk.
Our safer recruitment practices support this by ensuring that there is a consistent and thorough process of obtaining, collating, analysing and evaluating information from and about candidates to ensure that all persons appointed are suitable to work with our children and adults.
The recruitment and selection of our people will be conducted in a professional, timely and responsive manner and in compliance with current employment legislation, and relevant safeguarding legislation and statutory guidance.
Our principles:
· Always seek to recruit the best candidate for the role based on merit including their skills, experience, motivation and competencies. Our robust recruitment and selection process should ensure the identification of the person best suited to the role and the organisation.
· Committed to diversity and equality of opportunity and will interview all applicants (internal and external) who self-declare at application as having a disability and who meet the minimum requirements in the person specification of the vacancy they are applying for.
· We will make reasonable adjustments at all stages of the recruitment process in order to enable successful candidates who declare disabilities to start working or volunteering their time with us.
· Any current member of staff or volunteer who wishes to apply for vacancies and is suitably qualified will be considered and addressed fairly and objectively based on their merit.
· As an organisation committed to safeguarding, we will ensure all under 18’s joining the organisation will have ongoing risk assessments to ensure their role and activities are safe and appropriate.
· All documentation relating to candidates will be treated confidentially in accordance with the GDPR legislation.
Public Affairs Officer
Location: WWT Slimbridge, GL2 - Hybrid + Travel
Salary: £31,680 per annum
Contract: Permanent
About The Role
Are you passionate about building a political consensus for nature restoration? Are you able to translate public support into parliamentary will? Do you want to shift the political dial for one of our most superpowered habitats?
This is an exciting opportunity to work at the heart of a well-respected and evidence-led organisation with an ambitious new strategy to restore 100,000 hectares of wetlands across the country. From providing homes for wildlife to protecting communities from flooding, we want to unlock the superpowers of wetlands so everyone can benefit.
Based in the Communications Team, you’ll work closely with our Senior Campaigns Manager and colleagues across the organisation to build and deliver a public affairs strategy that fits the ambition of our 2030 aims. With a keen eye on UK politics and an ability to build relationships with key decision-makers, you’ll help us translate widespread public support for nature into the political will for action, and the policies to follow it up.
With support from our team of experts, you will lead stakeholder engagement across government, Parliament and policy organisations, ensuring WWT’s research and strategic priorities are communicated effectively. Your work will include developing policy positions, producing briefings and reports, managing public affairs events, and gathering intelligence on the external policy landscape.
This hands-on role demands a strategic thinker with strong political insights, capable of building relationships, monitoring political environments and crafting plans and strategies that deliver the political change we need to see.
About You
We are seeking an individual with:
- Relevant experience working within a public affairs, campaigns, parliamentary or government environment.
- Proven experience of developing and delivering public affairs and advocacy plans and strategies designed to influence Government, politicians and other stakeholders.
- Experience of working closely with senior colleagues, offering strategic advice and briefings ahead of political events.
- Strong working knowledge of the UK Parliament’s political processes and an understanding of the current political environment, including parliamentary tools and processes.
- Confidence building a network of strong and positive relationships with government officials, including politicians and civil servants to affect policy change.
- Confidence representing an organisation and its cause with high-profile and political audiences.
- Familiarity with campaigning to build political and public support that leads to policy change.
- Strong writing skills, confident communicating complex issues clearly and succinctly, and adapting style for different audiences.
About Us
We’re WWT, and we’re on a mission to restore the super-powered ecosystems we call wetlands. There’s never been a more important moment for our work, and we’ve got some phenomenal people on the case.
Whether they’re taking a new visitor under their wing, or conducting ground-breaking research further afield, our team are second to none. And there’s nothing we love more than watching them soar.
Whatever you do here, you’ll be helping to restore wetlands and unlock their power. So, the only question left is, what role will you play?
Why you’ll love working at WWT
- Wake up every day knowing your work is helping to restore wetlands, and our world
- Be surrounded and inspired by our team of passionate, dedicated people
- 33 days annual leave (which goes up to 38 days after 5 years of service) – this includes bank holidays and you have flexibility to take those days whenever you want
- Free entry to all our wetland centres, including your family
- Free car parking and secure bike storage areas
- Colleague discount on shopping and memberships
- Cycle to work scheme
- Contributory pension scheme
- Life Assurance of three times your salary, for peace of mind for your loved ones
- Independent personal, workplace and financial advice from our Employee Assistance Programme
We are based in Slimbridge Wetland Centre, Gloucestershire, but support hybrid working with an expectation for team members to be in Slimbridge at least once a week. While this post is based at a WWT site with the opportunity for hybrid working, travel will be necessary for parliamentary purposes, including outside of normal business hours when required.
If you want to make a direct contribution to the conservation of wetlands and wetland wildlife at a critical moment for the natural world, then click apply.
Closing Date: 18th January 2026
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
WWT is an equal opportunities employer and all applications will be considered solely on merit.
No agencies please.
Restore Wetlands and Unlock their Power


