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In this exciting role, you will work closely with the Community & Events Fundraising Manager to develop and deliver a community and events fundraising programme. You will lead on third-party/designated fundraising events and ensure all activities are within budget and meet key performance indicators.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and deliver a community and events fundraising programme to maximise supporter relationships and fundraising opportunities.
- Identify and implement effective marketing campaigns to attract new supporters and increase long-term support.
- Lead on third-party/designated fundraising events and activities, ensuring they are delivered to agreed budgets and key performance indicators.
- Build long-term relationships with supporters and maximise opportunities for repeat fundraising.
- Represent Blesma at third-party, Blesma-led, and community-led fundraising events, providing on-the-day support as needed.
- Collaborate with the Marketing & Communications Manager to deliver timely marketing campaigns for community and events fundraising.
- Manage fundraising and marketing platforms for community and events fundraising.
- Support the development and promotion of all fundraising activities within the Fundraising Team.
- Maintain accurate records on Raisers Edge to agreed standards and timescales.
About You:
- Proven experience in achieving/exceeding targets in the not-for-profit or commercial sectors.
- Experience working in a customer/supporter-focused environment.
- Good digital marketing skills, including the use of Facebook Ads Manager and fundraising platforms.
- Proven ability to build and maintain effective working relationships across departments and with external partners.
- Strong IT skills, including knowledge of Windows, MS Office, and fundraising databases (Blesma uses Raisers Edge).
- Demonstratable ability to plan, prioritise and deliver work to deadlines.
- Demonstrates genuine interest in supporting veterans and the mission of Blesma.
- Collaborative and adaptable, with a professional and positive approach to working with others.
Why Join Us? At Blesma, we offer a supportive and collaborative working environment where you can make a real impact. We provide opportunities for professional growth and development, and you will be part of a team dedicated to making a difference in the lives of our veterans and their families.
How to Apply: If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge and make a difference, we would love to hear from you! Please send your CV and a cover letter detailing why you’d be an ideal candidate for the role and how your skills and experience match those outlined in the Person Specification.
If you’re not sure you meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply — you might be just the person we’re looking for.
How to Apply
Full details on how to apply can be found at the end of this job description.
To be considered, applicants must submit:
A CV outlining relevant experience and qualifications.
A cover letter that clearly addresses all the screening questions listed in the job description.
Your cover letter should demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria and reflect your alignment with Blesma’s values and mission. Applications that do not answer the screening questions may not be shortlisted.
Thank you for your interest in joining our team — we look forward to receiving your application.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About the role:
As a key member of the Supporter Services team, you will be responsible for the following areas. This role is central to ensuring the accuracy and integrity of our income processing and giving the best to our supporters.
Donation Processing and Financial Accuracy: Handling donations, analysing bank statements, managing direct debits, and ensuring gift aid/GDPR compliance.
Supporter Communication: Responding to enquiries on the phone and in emails, sending thank you letters and receipts.
Database integrity: Maintaining accurate database records that support the Finance and Supporter Engagement teams.
About you:
You will be passionate about delivering excellent supporter care and committed to continuous improvement. Attention to detail is essential, as is the ability to work flexibly and collaboratively within a team. You’ll be keen to improve our systems and processes, and confident in handling financial and database-related tasks. Experience in customer service or supporter care is desirable, and a willingness to learn and grow in the role is key.
Why this role matters:
This role sets the standard for supporter care within the organisation. You’ll be on the front line of building and maintaining relationships with our supporters and churches, ensuring every interaction reflects our commitment to showing our supporters how valued they are.
If you’re someone who thrives in a detail-oriented, mission-driven environment and wants to make a meaningful impact—we want to hear from you!
BMS World Mission mobilises people, resources and skills across the Global Church to share the good news of Jesus and practical hope they’re need
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Our Youth and Play Practitioners will play a pivotal role in the Children, Young People and Families team, working as a core team of practitioners to ensure the smooth running of our programmes and services. In this role you will be part of a small and dynamic team which delivers a wide range of programmes and activities, both from Tulse Hill Adventure Playground and within local schools. The work of the Children, Young People and Families team is diverse and varied. Our current services include open access adventure play and youth activities at our Adventure Playground, school holiday programmes with off-site trips and activities, coaching in local schools, a Young Leaders programme offering paid work experience to young people, and working together with our youth partnerships Building Young Brixton and Lambeth Peer Action Collective.
We are in an exciting time of development for the team. To support our range of children and young people, our team will be made up of specialist Youth Workers and Play Practitioners bringing in relevant skills and experience. Whilst you will work across all of our Children, Young People and Families services you will have a specific focus:
As a Youth Worker you will:
- Focus on supporting our secondary age cohort
- Plan and run appropriate activities
- Provide structured interventions to support vulnerable young people
- Work with referral partners to provide additional support and activities
As a Play Worker you will:
- Focus on our primary age cohort
- Use your knowledge of Playwork Principles to plan and run engaging activities
- Foster relationships with families and local primary schools
Both roles will include an element of mentoring, relevant training will be provided to give you the necessary skills to deliver this.
To be successful in this role, you will act as a trusted practitioner in all our service delivery, advocating for children’s right to play throughout our programmes. You will work as part of the team on the delivery and planning of all sessions, ensuring that the children’s and young people’s ideas are central to the construction of a varied and engaging play environment. You will understand the wide-ranging challenges facing young people and will be flexible in adjusting your practice to meet these needs.
Connecting with people and communities to strengthen skills and build stronger voices.




The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Eikon Charity helps children and young people in Surrey to feel and be safe, heard, and supported. Through one-to-one support, group work, and programmes in schools, Eikon helps children build confidence, resilience, and the skills they will need to navigate life’s challenges.
This is a senior fundraising role within Eikon’s Trusts & Grants team, focused on generating significant voluntary income from charitable trusts, foundations, and local government funders. With an overall team target of £1m, this postholder will contribute around £250k per year through a mix of high-quality applications, strategic account management, and relationship building.
The role requires both strong bid writing skills (especially for complex, high-value and multi-year proposals) and excellent interpersonal skills to develop and steward relationships with funders. It offers the opportunity to take on more responsibility within the team, deputise for the Grants Lead when needed, and help shape Eikon’s fundraising approach.
As Senior Trust Fundraiser, you will:
- Raise circa £250k annually from a mix of trusts, foundations, and local government grant funders (restricted and unrestricted)
- Lead on developing a portfolio of high-value, multi-year funders, cultivating new prospects and strengthening existing relationships
- Research, write, and submit compelling, tailored proposals and reports
- Work collaboratively with the Grants Lead on strategic bids (e.g. The National Lottery Community Fund, Community Foundation for Surrey)
- Develop an approach for growing unrestricted income
- Actively network across Surrey to identify new leads and opportunities
- Provide excellent account management through regular reporting, funder meetings, and creative stewardship (e.g. site visits, events)
- Manage accurate pipeline and reporting on Donorfy CRM, supporting both team and board-level reporting
- Deputise for the Grants Lead at meetings where required
- Provide peer support to colleagues in the fundraising team
Ideal skills and experience:
- Proven track record in trusts and foundations fundraising (including complex, high-value proposals)
- Strong written communication skills, with the ability to present complex information persuasively
- Confident in building and maintaining relationships with senior stakeholders
- Comfortable independently representing Eikon at external meetings and networking events
- Strong organisational and time management skills – able to balance writing, relationship building, and reporting
- Collaborative, proactive, and adaptable; able to deputise when required
- Experience of the children, education, or mental health sectors desirable
- Based in or near Surrey, with willingness to travel regularly within the county
- Driving licence essential
Benefits include:
- 25 days annual leave (rising with service) plus bank holidays
- Enhanced sick leave and pay
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Safeguarding training and ongoing professional development opportunities
Helping young people feel safe, heard and supported





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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Up to £38,000 basic depending on experience, plus £12,000 on target bonus (uncapped), non-contributory pension, 25 days annual leave
Hours 9am to 5.30pm reducing to 9am to 5pm during August & December
We offer working from home 3 days per week, with 2 days in the office minimum per week. Flexible working hours offered after satisfactory completion of probationary period
Our mission at CharityJob is to help charities find great people using great technology!
As an Account Manager you will...
- Provide innovative digital job board solutions to charities and not-for-proift organisations, helping them to reach and attract their ideal candidates. You will build relationships and sales pipeline with our large customer base as well as developing new business from qualified leads and incoming calls.
- Predominantly over the phone and through video conferencing you will be able to engage clients in needs- based conversations and give online demonstrations of how CharityJob works, plus the options available to meet specific recruitment needs. You will then recommend and sell recruitment solutions that range from job advertisement packages to content-driven newsletter options and industry-leading premium products.
- Join a team of salespeople who are passionate about what they do, working hard and smart for their customers. So, if you’re looking for a rewarding opportunity amongst a close team of Account Managers, working in a fast-paced environment with superb technology, then please read on....
The person we are looking for...
- Is friendly and outgoing with a terrific phone manner
- Takes pride in providing excellent customer service to win, keep and grow relationships
- Is target and reward driven
- Is IT Literate and mentally agile
- Has an interest and knowledge in digital solutions
- Can demonstrate success in an outbound sales environment
The Company
From launch in 2000 CharityJob has grown quickly to become the UK’s largest and busiest job board for the not for profit sector. We are the trusted recruitment partner for thousands of charities, NGO's and agencies working within the sector. We're a small friendly team where the culture is entrepreneurial, practical, approachable and fun; all within a goal-oriented environment. Our salespeople are the best in the business.
We are only accepting applications for this role from applicants who live in the UK.
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Hours: 1 Role – 30hrs per week 1 Role – 37.5hrs per week
Location: This role is based at our offices in Hanley, but requires regular travel across Staffordshire.
Reporting to: Uniting Staffordshire Against Hate Service Coordinator
Purpose of the job
Uniting Staffordshire Against Hate provides information, advice, guidance and practical and emotional support to victims of hate crime and hate incidents to help them cope and recover from their experience and exercise their rights under the Victims Code.
The role of a Hate Crime Victim Care Coordinator is an exciting and diverse one. You will provide holistic and person-centred support to children, young people and adults across Staffordshire who have experienced hate crime or incidents due to their race, religion, disability, sexual orientation or transgender identity. You will help victims of hate come to terms with what has happened to them and provide practical and emotional support to reduce both the immediate and long-term impacts of hate.
You will work closely with other partners including the police, local authorities, housing providers and other support services to ensure that victims receive appropriate support and effective responses. You will also raise awareness of hate crime and the USAH service so that more victims are able to report hate crime and access specialist support.
As a Hate Crime Victim Care Coordinator, you will make a real difference to victims’ lives and will play an important role in tackling hate across Staffordshire.
Flexibility is a key characteristic of all our posts, and the post-holder may be asked to carry out other tasks consistent with the grade from time to time.
For over 40 years, The ClementJames Centre has been offering local people the skills, knowledge, opportunities and support they need to achieve their potential. We have come a long way in that time – from a straightforward homework club to a well-established community support charity, transforming the lives of 2500 people each year.
Our dedicated staff team is essential to the success of everything we do. Together, we work towards creating a fairer society where everyone gets the opportunity to achieve their ambitions. We do this by providing high quality services driven by individual needs. Working at ClementJames will put you at the forefront of making positive social change, helping local children and adults to grow and succeed.
Our programmes and services have expanded substantially over the past five years and we have exciting plans for further development. At this important time, we are looking for a high calibre candidate to join our Employment Skills Programme. You will play a vital role in delivering 1-2-1 and group sessions with the aim of building the confidence, knowledge and skills of adults looking for employment and training opportunities. You will have a passion for understanding and learning about the challenges that our clients face and help ClementJames maintain meaningful relationships with our stakeholders. You will report to the Head of Employment Skills.
ClementJames recently introduced a 9 day fortnight policy through which staff members will work 9 days over a fortnight and have a Friday off. We have introduced this as a way of prioritising staff wellbeing, and ensuring individuals have a strong work-life balance. This policy will apply to you. If you believe that everyone should have the opportunity to realise their ambitions and live fulfilled lives and you would like to join a dynamic, innovative organisation, then The ClementJames Centre could be the perfect career choice for you.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The main job purpose is to work with our partners, schools and funders to ensure our programmes and activities in special schools, alternative provisions and other programmes are well supported, well managed and delivered to an extremely high standard.
The role will include:
- day-to-day administration of our SEND and Alternative Provisions programmes
- ensuring partner relationships are well managed and maintained
- supporting high-quality facilitation and delivery of workshops, activities and events
Read the full job pack here for more information and how to apply.
Please read the job pack in full and apply directly.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Learning Operations Administrator
We are seeking a highly organised administrator with a passion for the outdoors to support the delivery of learning programmes and activities.
Position: Learning Operations Administrator
Salary: £25,500 pro rata
Location: Low Beckside Farm, Mungrisdale, Cumbria, CA11 0XR
Hours: Part time
Contract: Permanent
Closing date: Thursday 25 September 2025 at 23:59
Interviews: First stage – Monday 6 October 2025 (online), Second stage – Tuesday 14 October 2025 (on site in Mungrisdale)
About the Role
This is a varied and rewarding role supporting the coordination and administration of Outdoor Learning programmes. Working from a working upland farm in Cumbria, you will play a key role in ensuring apprenticeships, training courses, traineeships and Outdoor Learning sessions run smoothly.
Key responsibilities include:
- Coordinating bookings and managing enquiries via phone, email and in person
- Maintaining accurate records and updating databases, including Salesforce
- Supporting the Learning team with risk assessments, health and safety compliance and safeguarding processes
- Producing reports and collating feedback to measure impact
- Liaising with contractors, farm staff and partners to ensure resources and facilities are in place
- Assisting with the organisation of events, networks and training sessions
This role offers the opportunity to contribute to programmes that connect children and young people with the natural environment, particularly those who face barriers to accessing the outdoors.
About You
You will be an experienced administrator who is methodical, reliable and confident working independently as well as part of a team. You will enjoy variety in your work and be able to adapt quickly to changing priorities.
Essential skills and experience include:
- Strong organisational and administrative skills with excellent attention to detail
- Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and database management
- Clear and confident communication skills, with the ability to liaise with a range of stakeholders
- Experience working with safeguarding and GDPR requirements
- An interest in Outdoor Learning and the benefits of environmental engagement
- A positive, proactive approach and enthusiasm for working in all weather conditions on a farm site
It would also be an advantage if you have experience using Salesforce, knowledge of the charity or education sector, or an understanding of upland farming.
About the Organisation
This is a unique opportunity to join an educational charity that owns and manages farms, woodlands and natural habitats across the UK. The organisation delivers Outdoor Learning programmes, provides grants, undertakes research and works in partnership with others to inspire stronger connections with nature.
As part of the team, you’ll enjoy a friendly, creative and supportive working environment alongside a generous benefits package including:
- 10% employer pension contribution
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays and office closure over Christmas
- Life assurance
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Training and development opportunities
Other roles you may have experience of could include; Administrator, Programme Coordinator, Education Administrator, Operations Assistant, Project Support Officer, Office Coordinator, Training Administrator.
Finance Officer
Salary: £29,443 FTE (£23,554 Pro Rata)
Shrewsbury, Shropshire - Hybrid
28 hours per week
Maternity Cover Fixed Term Contract Approx 12 months
Closing Date 8th October 2025
Interviews to be held on 14th October 2025
Shropshire Wildlife Trust (SWT) has a vision of a thriving natural world, where Shropshire's wildlife and natural habitats play a valued role in addressing the climate and ecological emergencies, and people are inspired and empowered to take action for nature. We combine projects across Shropshire (including Telford & Wrekin) with advocacy and campaigning to restore nature and to engage people. We manage over 40 nature reserves and have almost 50 staff, 300 volunteers, and over 9000 members. SWT is an autonomous charity, but we are increasingly working collectively, as part of The Wildlife Trusts (TWT), to ensure that our local actions have a national impact and help to address global issues
We are recruiting a Finance Officer for maternity cover to support the Head of Finance & Operations.
Key tasks include:
· Processing accounting transactions & recording financial data in our accounting system, in line with SWT Finance Policies.
· Ensuring that financial information is accurately logged in our Customer Relationship Management System, so Direct Debits and Gift Aid can be claimed promptly. This includes the administration of BACSTEL-IP payment services and BACS job submission software.
· Ownership and controller of the Sales Ledger
· Plus a wide and varied day to day list of tasks.
If you are highly numerate, have an eye for detail, and enjoy being part of a team, we would love to hear from you. Qualifications in accounting and experience working in a similar environment are desirable.
We are a friendly, enthusiastic team with a flexible can-do attitude, and if you think this role would be a good fit with your experience we would love to hear from you!
The Trust is committed to building an equal, diverse and inclusive workforce we encourage applications from a diverse range of suitably qualified candidates. Please let us know if you require any adjustments to make our recruitment process more accessible.
Why work for us - benefits we offer:
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25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays and Service related holiday (pro-rated for part time staff)
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Salary sacrifice benefits
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Life assurance
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Generous pension - company contribution 7%, employee contribution 3%
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Enhanced Sick Pay
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Flexible working policy
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Employee Assistance Programme
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Staff discounts
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Employee away days
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Enhanced pay for maternity and adoption leave
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Coaching
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Support with training and development to assist career progression
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Inclusive & supportive work atmosphere
About us:
Shropshire Wildlife Trust (SWT) has a vision of a thriving natural world, where Shropshire's wildlife and natural habitats play a valued role in addressing the climate and ecological emergencies, and people are inspired and empowered to take action for nature. We combine projects across Shropshire (including Telford & Wrekin) with advocacy and campaigning to restore nature and to engage people. We manage over 40 nature reserves and have almost 50 staff, 300 volunteers, and over 9000 members. SWT is an autonomous charity, but we are increasingly working collectively, as part of The Wildlife Trusts (TWT), to ensure that our local actions have a national impact and help to address global issues.
Main Purpose of the Post:
Provide advocacy, support, impartial advice, and information to survivors of all ages who have experienced sexual violence at any point in their lives. This includes support within the Criminal Justice System (CJS), as well as delivering informed choices sessions to help survivors decide whether they wish to engage with the CJS process.
Key information:
· We require the post holder to be female under Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR), Schedule 9 (Work; Exceptions), Part 1 (Occupational Requirements), of the Equality Act (2010).
· The post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
· The post involves flexible working hours including responding to crises in order to meet the needs of the service as and when required.
· The post is part of a countywide ISVA service covering Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.
Duties and Responsibilities:
1. For all survivors accessing the service
· Undertake needs-led assessments and develop individual support plans.
· Support survivors to access services to which they are entitled.
· Provide support (non-therapeutic) to survivors.
· Provide information on criminal, legal, and civil remedies where appropriate.
· Provide information and support in relation to Criminal Injuries Compensation.
· Where relevant, liaise with other agencies who are supporting the client.
· Assist survivors who decide to report by facilitating the reporting of the offence.
2. For survivors reporting to the Police
· Support survivors through the criminal justice system explaining the procedures, the ISVA role, and the client’s rights within the system.
· Liaise with the police and CPS on behalf of survivors and/or with survivors.
· Participate in case conferences with the police, CPS, and prosecuting barrister.
· Support and advocate for clients to access special measures.
· Where appropriate, support survivors to provide a victim impact statement during the trial phase.
3. Quality Assurance
· Maintain confidential client records, sharing and managing information in accordance with PRCCG Policies and Procedures.
· Develop and maintain effective working relationships with agencies supporting survivors.
· Ensure survivors receive the best possible standard of support in line with Rape Crisis National Service Standards.
· Attend and participate in regular Team Meetings, Peer Review Meetings, Reflective Practice and Clinical Supervision.
4. General
· Manage a caseload while taking responsibility for scheduling time off to ensure a healthy work/life balance.
· Work flexible hours where required and dependent on the needs of PRCCG and its service users.
· Participate in PRCCG training and development opportunities.
· Support the monitoring and evaluation of PRCCG services.
· Support the running of other PRCCG services where required.
Flexibility Statement
The content of this Role Profile represents an outline of the post only and is therefore not a precise catalogue of duties and responsibilities. This document is therefore intended to be flexible and is subject to review and amendment in the light of changing circumstances and following consultation with the post holder.
The Role
This is an exciting opportunity to join a busy content design team and help the Law Society to build awareness of, engagement with and satisfaction amongst our members.
You will create, edit, publish and manage high-quality, trusted and practical resource content, working closely with subject matter experts, campaign managers and senior stakeholders.
You will use user-centred design (content design) to make complex legal, regulatory and policy issues easy to digest, using clear, engaging and accurate language.
You will publish digital content using content management systems, using website traffic and behavioural analytics tools to monitor and act on engagement.
Working closely with colleagues across communications, policy, public affairs and research, you will proactively develop your understanding of our members and other segmented audiences.
This is an exciting and varied role where your expertise and knowledge will be used to great effect to make a real impact for our members.
What we're looking for
- Experience creating, editing and publishing digital content for a professional audience
- Understanding and experience of user-centred design (content design) principles
- Ability to quickly understand complex or technical issues and translate into engaging, easy-to-understand communications
- Experience using content management systems (CMS) to create, edit and maintain content and landing pages
You will have a good understanding of and experience applying content design principles to create, edit and commission content using data and insight.
You will be able to quickly understand complex or technical issues, using your excellent written and verbal communication skills to make complex issues easy to digest.
You will have strong emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills, with the ability to quickly form positive relationships with colleagues at all levels.
You will be self-motivated, flexible, proactive and positive, able to respond well to change and adapt to changing circumstances.
You will use your planning, analytical and organisational skills to lead on long-term projects, multi-task and manage competing priorities.
What's in it for you
This is an excellent opportunity to work with contemporary thinkers in a progressive membership organisation.
The successful candidate will join a strong brand with a reputation for excellence and legal expertise, committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion, and a culture of trust, clarity, excellence and respect.
We offer hybrid working (minimum two days a week working on site), a generous flexible benefits package, a friendly working environment and the opportunity to develop your career within a professional organisation.
Please note: if you are an internal applicant, Pay Policy will apply.
The Law Society represents solicitors in England and Wales. From negotiating with and lobbying the profession's regulators, government and other decision makers, to offering training and advice, we're here to help, protect and promote solicitors.
Corporate Fundraiser
We are seeking a motivated and dynamic fundraiser with strong relationship-building skills to develop and grow sustainable income through corporate partnerships.
Position: Corporate Fundraiser
Location: Bradford / Hybrid, in the field and in the office 1 day a week
Salary: £31,500 pro rata
Hours: Part-time, 22.5 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established health support charity and play a key role in driving income growth. You will focus on securing new business partnerships while nurturing and developing existing relationships. As a confident networker, you will engage businesses with creative fundraising opportunities, sponsorships and events, turning their generosity into meaningful impact.
Key responsibilities include:
· Developing and implementing a corporate fundraising strategy to meet income targets
· Building and maintaining relationships with business supporters and sponsors
· Proactively seeking and securing new partnerships across the region
· Delivering excellent stewardship to ensure long-term engagement and repeat support
· Representing the organisation at networking events and presentations
· Using targeted social media activity to raise awareness and attract new partners
· Supporting and recruiting teams for fundraising challenges and events
About You
We are looking for someone who is:
· Experienced in sales, business development or fundraising, with a proven track record of meeting targets
· A confident communicator with excellent networking and presentation skills
· Highly organised, creative and proactive in approach
· Able to work independently and as part of a collaborative fundraising team
· Comfortable using databases and social media for fundraising purposes
· Willing to work occasional evenings or weekends to attend events
A driving licence and access to a vehicle will be advantageous for this role.
About the Organisation
This charity has been providing vital emotional and practical support to individuals and families affected by serious illness for over 30 years. Rooted in the community, it continues to expand its reach and impact by developing partnerships, raising funds, and ensuring no one faces their journey alone.
Other roles you may have experience of could include; Corporate Partnerships Manager, Fundraising Officer, Business Development Executive, Charity Fundraiser, Relationship Manager, Sponsorship Manager
How to Apply
Please send a CV and covering statement outlining why you are the right person for this role.
Safeguarding Statement
This charity is committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all individuals who participate in its programmes and of all staff and volunteers. Successful candidates will be required to carry out a disclosure and barring check.
Equal Opportunities and Diversity Statement
The organisation is an equal opportunities employer, values diversity and is strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants.
Data Protection Statement
For information about how your data is used as part of the recruitment process, please contact us.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Supporting over 750 children and nearly 1,000 families annually, Acorns Children’s Hospice is a vital lifeline for families across the West Midlands and Gloucestershire during unimaginably difficult times.
Palliative care for children aged 0–18 is delivered at Acorns’ hospices in Birmingham, Worcester and Walsall, as well as in family homes and other community settings. Acorns’ holistic, tailored approach is designed to meet each child’s clinical, emotional, cultural, religious, and spiritual needs.
Trust and Foundation income is a cornerstone of Acorns’ fundraising strategy. Income is primarily unrestricted and multi-year – a reflection of the strong, long-standing relationships Acorns have built with funders.
We’re looking for an experienced Trusts fundraiser to provide maternity cover and hit the ground running. You’ll take on a robust pipeline and inherit relationships from a portfolio that includes multi-year partnerships with major funders such as Children in Need and John Martins. With a responsive Data team, access to strong stories, and excellent internal buy-in, this is a rare chance to build on solid foundations and deliver high-impact work.
As Fundraising Manager – Trusts and Foundations, you will:
- Take on a well-established portfolio of trusts and foundations with a combined value of c.£850K, delivering a mix of templated and bespoke applications
- Collaborate closely with an experienced peer Trusts Manager, sharing responsibility for monthly submissions and stewardship
- Maintain and build relationships with existing funders, ensuring excellent reporting and donor care
- Work cross-functionally with the Data, Marcomms, Finance, and Care teams to develop strong cases for support
- Support joint cultivation and engagement events alongside the Philanthropy team
To be successful in this role, we are seeking:
- Experience of personally securing mid to high 5-figure+ grants from trusts or foundations
- Excellent written communication skills with the ability to tailor messaging across formats and word counts
- Stakeholder management skills
- Someone highly organised and efficient, who is able to manage a busy workload with autonomy
- A collaborative and supportive team player with a donor-centred approach
- Desirable but not essential: Health sector fundraising experience
This is a hybrid role. Ideally 1 day per week at either Selly Oak, Worcester or Walsall hospice office. There is flexibility - please discuss.
Employee benefits include:
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays (5 days holiday buyback scheme starting from April 2026)
- 7.5% employer pension contribution
- Life assurance scheme (2 x annual salary)
- Retail discounts (including the Blue Light card)
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted gym membership
- Access to expert financial health and wellbeing support
Interviews will take place on a rolling basis, so please apply ASAP.
We are partnering with Laura Macnamara at QuarterFive for this appointment. Applicants with relevant experience will be invited to a call and provided with support for fomal application.
This is an exciting time for Parkinson’s UK, we want to reach as many people as possible so we can improve life for everyone affected by Parkinson’s. We are looking for people to join our network, make genuine connections, and be part of a larger team that works together to support the Parkinson’s community.
People living with Parkinson's value the services and opportunities Parkinson’s UK provides, delivered by committed and skilled colleagues, volunteers and partner organisations. Following an investment of 1.5 million we have the opportunity to build on the quality and reach of our community services.
About the role
You’ll provide high quality admin support to the regional England team. As members of the Community Directorate we aim to reach out to and support people with Parkinson’s, their families, friends and carers. We enable the voice of people affected by Parkinson’s to be heard to improve services, inform our priorities and improve decision making locally.
Through community development we work in close collaboration with our respective Parkinson’s communities to bring change on the issues that matter most to people affected by Parkinson’s.
What you’ll do:
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Provide high quality admin support to the regional team
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Provide first point of contact for all internal and external stakeholders
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Organise online and in-person, internal and external meetings and other events, including booking venues and refreshments, assisting with the production of materials, liaising with participants and speakers, fulfilling mailings and taking bookings as required
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Coordinate, plan and prep key meetings
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Keep up to date with the directorate’s activities in order to provide clear, accurate information
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Respond to general enquiries in a timely and friendly fashion, ensuring needs are met
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Process purchase orders, invoices, staff and volunteer expenses for approval
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Participate in working groups, meetings, local events or activities as required
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Maintain digital records on the charity’s data platforms
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Support the process of business performance and impact reporting
What you’ll bring:
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Experience of team administration
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a range of audiences
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Excellent administration skills, including note-taking, presentation preparation and a positive, assertive and resilient approach to prioritising and juggling varying pressures and conflicting priorities
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Experience in coordinating multiple projects simultaneously that meet the business requirements
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Experience of developing and maintaining effective working relationships with all stakeholders
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Experience of operating in a modern digital workplace, including using digital tools to work collaboratively and productively
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Proven ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion
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Ability to work flexibly and from home with very occasional travel
This is an exciting time for Parkinson’s UK and we would love you to join us!
Please apply by sending us your CV, together with a detailed supporting statement which will fully demonstrate how you meet all the criteria of the role, as stated in the "What you'll bring" section of the job description.
The successful candidate will be required to:
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provide their own broadband service with a minimum download speed of 2Mb
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have a confidential space in which to work
Anyone can get Parkinson’s. It’s vital that the people who work for Parkinson’s UK are representative of our diverse community. We actively encourage people from all sections of the community to apply, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion.
We exist to make every day better, for everybody living with Parkinson’s. Right now.
