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Do you want to play a pivotal role in ending impunity for corruption and defending democracy?
Spotlight on Corruption has an exciting opportunity for a passionate and creative individual with a flair for networking and a track record of bringing in funds for charitable causes to lead our fundraising programme.
Now more than ever, powerful anti-corruption voices are needed in a fragmented world where democracy is under threat globally. Join our small, tenacious, driven and highly collaborative team, and be part of the anti-corruption movement creating a more hopeful future.
Deadline for applications is 23.30 on 31st August 2025.
About Spotlight
Spotlight on Corruption is a bold, brave voice that pushes forward the anti-corruption agenda in a pragmatic and credible way. We are agile and opportunistic, seizing political opportunities to push for reforms, while continually building the evidence base through our court monitoring, enforcement tracking and research. We punch above our weight in holding the government to account for taking action against corruption, cronyism, and dirty money in the UK.
Spotlight’s team consists of an Executive Director, Deputy Director, Head of Finance & Operations, Senior Policy & Campaign Lead, Senior Advocacy Adviser, Senior Communications Advisor, and Senior Policy Researcher. The Senior Philanthropy and Partnership Manager is a new role, bringing the staff team to eight. We are committed to maintaining our exceptional team working environment, flexible working arrangements, and ensuring that staff are recognised, respected and have opportunity to develop in their roles.
In the six years since it was established, Spotlight has had significant trust fundraising success and established strong relationships with institutional funders who understand our work and its impact. Under a new three year strategy we are seeking to sustainably grow and diversify our funding base - across trusts and foundations and by establishing a major donor programme to enable us to increase our impact.
We are looking for someone experienced, ambitious and creative to be our first Senior Philanthropy and Partnership Manager, to drive our fundraising strategy, create new opportunities and relationships, lead the cultivation and stewardship of new trust funders, and develop a new major donor fundraising programme.
In this role you will have strategic accountability for fundraising and overseeing progress towards fundraising targets, working with the team and the Board to generate ideas and deliver proposals for raising funds, and for highlighting our impact to potential donors. You will be a hands-on fundraiser, who builds relationships with donors, keeps on top of developments in the funding landscape, develops compelling and creative pitches and proposals for funders, and as a result delivers sustainable income generation to ensure Spotlight achieves our organisational goals.
Key responsibilities
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Lead on executing Spotlight’s fundraising strategy and donor management
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Identify, maintain and develop a robust pipeline of prospects and funders across high-net-worth individuals, trusts and foundations and other appropriate giving vehicles
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Nurture long-term relationships with existing and prospective trusts and foundations, high net-worth individuals and Donor-Advised Funds
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Work with the team to develop exciting ideas to pitch to funders and to highlight our impact, as well as identifying funding gaps and opportunities
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Prepare and submit high-quality, tailored grant applications to secure trust funding for specific projects and core activities
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Work effectively and collaboratively with the wider team, Executive Director and Board to deliver the fundraising strategy and embed fundraising confidence and process across the team
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Work with the team to develop Spotlight’s impact story and generate ideas about promoting Spotlight’s work, in line with our values
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Track our fundraising efforts and maintain an effective overview of relationships through our Beacon CRM system
Person specification - essential criteria
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A creative and proactive mindset, with the ability to take initiative and generate new opportunities
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Proven ability to communicate effectively and persuasively, with strong oral, writing, presentation, relationship building and networking skills
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Proven track record in developing and nurturing productive and long-term relationships with potential funders
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Proven track record of meeting targets from a high-value fundraising programme (trusts and major donors)
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Proven track record in researching and identifying new trust and major donor prospects, and developing effective cultivation, solicitation and stewardship plans
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Experience of developing exciting pitches and high-quality funding proposals with narrative and financial reports
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Collaborative and solutions-focused, with the ability to lead internal engagement in fundraising and grant management
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Highly organised, with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines and excellent attention to detail
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IT proficiency, with the ability to maintain accurate and timely records using our Beacon CRM system
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An understanding of due diligence in relation to donors and donations
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A passion for fighting corruption
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Eligibility to live and work in the UK
Person specification - desirable criteria
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Ability to think strategically about fundraising and how it interacts with the overall organisation strategy
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Experience of raising funds a field that is relevant or related to fighting corruption
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Good financial literacy and understanding of project budgets and restricted / unrestricted funding
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Experience of organising major donor cultivation events
Spotlight on Corruption is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable environment where all staff feel respected and valued. We conduct anonymous long-listing to help promote fairness and diversity. We encourage candidates from different backgrounds and experiences to apply, especially those from underrepresented groups. If you don't meet 100% of the qualifications but are excited about the role, we'd love to hear from you.
Working arrangements:
Two year contract with a view to making this a permanent role. Four days (28 hours) per week - with flexibility depending on the right candidate. 24 days of annual leave (pro rated from 30 for full-time roles) plus pro rated public holidays. Remote working from home required, with regular meetings - sometimes at short notice - in London. Flexible working available.
Responsible to: Head of Finance & Operations
Start date: As soon as possible
Applications should be made by way of a covering letter setting out suitability for the role set against the person specification, and a CV.
Short-listing will take place w/c 1st September.
We anticipate that interviews for short-listed candidates will take place via Zoom during w/c 15th September (first round) and in-person in London during w/c 22nd September (for those who progress to the second round).
Spotlight on Corruption shines a light on the UK’s role in corruption at home and abroad.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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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!
Read for Good’s Grants and Trusts Manager leads on securing high-value income for the national charity from trusts and foundations, typically securing one-off and multi-year grants in the five- to six-figure range. You will research and cultivate prospective funders, produce compelling, tailored proposals, programme reports and manage a strong pipeline of funding opportunities. You will also develop and steward long-term funding relationships that align with our mission and strategy, building on our well established and robust pipeline. In addition to your own portfolio, you will support the wider grants and fundraising team, helping to deliver on team targets, strengthen internal processes, and ensure high-quality reporting and compliance.
This is a key role in the charity’s income generation strategy and will work closely with senior colleagues to shape fundable programmes and plan for long-term sustainability.
Terms of Employment
Reporting to: Head of Fundraising
Location: Read for Good office based in Nailsworth (due to location, own transport is desirable); we take a flexible approach to working from home
Salary: Circa £35k to £41k (depending on experience)
Hours: 35 hours a week (part-time role will be considered for the right candidate)
Annual leave: 25 days, plus bank holidays; additionally, full organisational closure between Christmas and New Year Pension: Workplace pension 3% employer, 5% employee with flexibility to change contributions
Any other benefits: Friendly, inclusive team with a flexible, caring, people-centred culture Training and internal opportunities to support career development Access to a free 24/7 confidential counselling service Ample free parking and bike racks Spacious offices with different break-out areas including sofas, standing workspace and riverside outdoor space (with ducks!) Regular office socials, free tea and coffee and office book swap
Key responsibilities
Income Generation and Fundraising
- Research and develop a strong pipeline of new and existing high-value trusts and grant-making prospects (typically five- and six-figure applications).
- Write compelling, tailored funding proposals that align with funder interests and organisational priorities.
- Manage and track income performance, reporting on progress against individual and team targets.
- Build strong, long-term relationships with funders and secure repeat and multi-year funding in the region of £400K p.a.
Team Management and Development
- Provide support and guidance to the wider Grants team, including freelance support as well as support cross organisational cooperation and team work
- Help co-ordinate workloads and funding pipeline, and ensure high standards across all funding applications and reports.
- Help foster a collaborative team culture and support colleagues’ professional development
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Green Templeton College is a graduate community at the heart of the University of Oxford. It brings together students, academics and practitioners with a particular focus on business and management, health and medicine, and social sciences.
We are seeking a Regular Giving and Supporter Engagement Officer to take ownership of the Regular Giving Programme, including digital and postal appeals, stewardship materials, and initiatives such as Giving Day.
To succeed, you will need to have outstanding written and verbal communication skills with experience of producing persuasive content. In addition, you will have a proven ability to build positive relationships and engage confidently with a wide range of stakeholders, including alumni, donors, students and, academic staff.
We offer a unique working environment in the heart of the University of Oxford with a range of benefits including 6 weeks paid holiday.
The closing date is Tuesday, 26th August 2025 at 12 noon. Interviews are scheduled for w/c 8th September 2025.
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Green Templeton College welcomes applications from people from all sections of the community and are particularly encouraging those from diverse groups, such as LGBTQ+ and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates, who are currently under-represented in the college staff team.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Reports to: Chief Operating Officer
Manages: Business Development Executive
Salary range: £38,251 – £47,940 per annum, depending on experience
Location: London – EC4Y 8EE (Hybrid)
Contract: Permanent, full-time (31.5 hours over 5 days)
Job Purpose
Our Business Development Manager is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives on creating and improving relationships, expanding a product portfolio, and working across an organisation to drive impact. This role has a wide remit which covers our existing products as well as identifying new income streams.
You’ll play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering a business development plan that maximises income streams, supports improvements in patient care, and strengthens our partnerships across the healthcare system. You’ll support tenders and contract negotiations, fostering relationships that secure funding for key BSR initiatives whilst offering tailored customer service and account management to our partners.
You’ll manage a business development administrator, who will focus on delivering contractual obligations in a timely manner. You’ll coach and develop them to build confidence in account management and sales. This role requires a creative, impact-oriented leader who excels in both strategic thinking and hands-on execution.
Please note: This role may require travel, overnight stays and weekend work, for example at our conferences.
Main Responsibilties
Business Development Strategy
- Alongside the COO, develop and execute a business development strategy for BSR that secures financially sustainable funding streams that support our drive to improve patient care
- Lead on market research, product development and product lifecycle management
- Support the Senior Management Team and Heads of Department to expand and improve our product portfolios to keep partners engaged in supporting our diverse membership
Relationship building and management
- Lead relationship management with sponsors, partners and collaborators to provide exceptional and consistent account management
- Liaise with and support internal teams with delivery to sponsors, partners and collaborators
- Enable internal sharing of insight and intelligence about trends and movements with industry partners
- Foster new strategic partnerships and relationships with UK and international organisations
- Open up new funding opportunities that support BSR’s strategic aims and activities
Team Leadership and Development
- Lead and develop the Business Development Executive
- Support teams across the business to meet ambitious financial targets
- With the COO and Director of Marketing, Education and Events, manage our compliance with the ABPI pharmaceutical industry code and provide regular advice/training for colleagues
- Alongside the COO, provide support to colleagues on tender and contract processes
Finances and Impact
- Oversee BSR income streams, working closely with the finance team to ensure efficient financial process and cash flow
- Manage the sales pipeline, ensuring financial trackers are up to date
- Analyse data to ensure the business development strategy is effective, ambitious and realistic
- Provide regular reports to the Senior Management
Person Specification
- Experience in business development, sales or fundraising
- Experience of pipeline tracking/projection/modelling
- Understanding of market research and product development
- Track record in account management and achieving financial targets
- Experience of best practice in tenders and contracts
- Ability to analyse data to harness insight and drive engagement
- Outstanding interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills
- Ability to coach staff to reach their potential
- Confident decision maker
- Commitment to our values
Timetable
The closing date for applications is Sunday 24 August 2025
Interviews are expected to take place during the week commencing Monday 1 September 2025.
The selection process will include a first-round panel interview. Shortlisted candidates (top two) will then be invited to a second-stage interview.
Equity, Inclusion and Diversity statement
BSR is committed to encouraging inclusion, equity, and diversity in our workforce. We are actively trying to increase the diversity of our staff team. We try to reduce as many barriers as we can for those with a disability. We know that everyone is an individual, so please always tell us what we can do to support you.
We welcome approaches from individuals from underrepresented groups, including those from minoritised communities, and those with a disability, to better reflect the community we serve and help broaden our perspectives.
To champion the specialty, influencing change and building a thriving community of best practice.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Please note the salary band for this role is £37,700.00 to £40, 599.00 depending on experience and will be for full time hours.
Available as a hybrid role (including working in Bradford office) or remote.
CAP celebrates the value of diversity and our aim is for our workforce to be as inclusive as possible as well as representing the communities we serve. With this in mind, we welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from candidates from black and ethnic minority backgrounds. We are committed to continue building an environment that embraces diversity and includes all.
Context
We are building a church-based movement against poverty, delivering the right messages at the right times to inspire action and support. Our goal is to strengthen the CAP supporter and church movement to "Face it, Fight it, End it - Together."
We inspire our supporters to give, act, and pray, demonstrating hope to those burdened by debt and poverty. We highlight how God uses CAP to mobilise people and churches, transforming lives, churches, communities and society itself.
We are driven to raise the necessary funds and partnerships needed to achieve CAP's vision of transformed lives, thriving churches, and an end to UK poverty. We collaborate with other fundraising and communications teams to provide a fantastic and rewarding supporter experience.
Purpose
The Philanthropy Leads, reporting to the Head of Philanthropy, are responsible for inspiring new prospective, cultivating and stewarding high-value donors into greater involvement with Christians Against Poverty. They aim to draw supporters closer to the work we do, deepening their relationship and support of CAP. Income from CAP¿s major donors is vital for the future expansion of CAP in the UK.
Each Philanthropy Lead may be allocated one or more area of Philanthropy engagement in order to specialise in, but will be expected to support in any area as required. Such areas include:
Principle gifts
Philanthropy prospecting and development
Trusts and Foundations
Along with seeking direct support for the organisation Christians Against Poverty, there is also an expectation for the postholders to support the raising of funds for the wider movement, particularly for local Church frontline partners.
They themselves will be an experienced and confident relationship builder, communicator and fundraiser, cultivating relationships with high-value donors and partners to achieve ambitious targets.
Passion
Our supporters are more than donors, they are a crucial part of the work we do. We are passionate about ensuring our supporters feel connected, engaged, inspired and committed to tackling poverty in the UK through CAP. We want to give our supporters the best experience of Christians Against Poverty.
Responsibilities
- Strategic Implementation & Fundraising
- Implementation of a strategic plan to significantly increase major donor income, with a target of 17.5% of overall revenue within 3 years.
- Implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy for major donor income, aligned with CAP's overall strategic priorities.
- Execution of market research and competitor analysis to identify new funding opportunities and best practice in Philanthropic fundraising.
- Build strong relationships with key internal stakeholders, in order to identify points of engagement and draft appropriate funding bids.
- Represent CAP at high-level events and conferences to build relationships with potential donors and partners.
Major Donor Development
- Manage a designated caseload of high-net-worth individuals or trusts, cultivating deep and meaningful relationships.
- Conduct face-to-face meetings, personalised communications, and bespoke stewardship plans to cultivate and steward major donors.
- Develop compelling restricted funding projects to attract major donor investment.
- Implement a donor recognition program to acknowledge and celebrate major donor support.
Philanthropy Team Membership
- A member of the Philanthropy Team of our Mission and Movement Directorate.
- Providing peer support and development with other members of the Philanthropy Team, fostering a high-performing and collaborative environment.
- Work with the Head of Philanthropy to set ambitious targets and KPIs for the postholder, ensuring they are aligned with overall fundraising goals.
- Ensure the timely submission of funding applications and effective stewardship of grant and donor relationships.
- Implement robust systems and processes for donor relationship management, data analysis, and performance tracking.
Impact & Reporting
- Ensure that the CRM is updated with engagements, proposal submissions and engagement plans in a timely fashion.
- Develop compelling narratives and impact reports that effectively communicate the impact of major donor support.
- Track and analyse key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of fundraising efforts and identify areas for improvement.
- Provide regular updates on fundraising progress to the Head of Philanthropy.
Innovation & Best Practices
- Stay abreast of current trends and best practices in major donor fundraising.
- Implement innovative fundraising strategies, such as engaging new philanthropists, digital engagement, corporate engagement and high-impact events.
- Evaluate philanthropy activities with the rest of the team and the Fundraising Insight & Innovation team to develop a deeper understanding of supporters and identify new prospects, making data-informed decisions.
- Champion a culture of continuous learning and improvement within the Philanthropy Team.
- Create opportunities for supporters to engage at a senior level and deepen their relationship with CAP, working with the CEO and other senior staff.
Communications & Campaign Management:
- Plan philanthropy initiatives that in order to produce excellent bids, proposals, events, and reports, delivered on time and within budget.
- Coordinate with the Brand and Digital Engagement teams to align messaging and campaigns.
- Ensure philanthropy plans align with brand guidelines and fundraising regulations.
Measurable Outputs:
- Implementation of an annual philanthropy plan that contributes to the wider long-term fundraising strategy.
- Deliver assigned agreed annual income targets for philanthropy which may include:
- Major Donor income
- Trusts & foundations income
- Corporate income
- Deliver key philanthropy targets including:
- Number of major donor prospects engaged and converted to a managed relationship
- % of major donor caseload met
- Number of trusts applied to
- Average gift size from major donors
Skills required
- A proven fundraiser who can inspire, influence and deliver results
- Strong negotiation and influencing skills, particularly in securing philanthropic support and building partnerships
- Excellent interpersonal skills to build strong and collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Excellent and passionate written and verbal communication skills
- Highly organised and able to manage competing priorities
- Strong financial literacy, including experience managing budgets, tracking performance and forecasting income
- Able to analyse complex situations, identify challenges, and make sound, data-driven decisions
- A high level of emotional intelligence
Essential:
- Proven track record of success in securing significant major gifts (5-6 figures) from high-net-worth individuals.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in high-value fundraising.
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with high-net-worth individuals.
- Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
- Strong strategic planning, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Strong understanding of fundraising best practices and regulatory requirements.
Desirable:
- Experience of managing budgets for projects and campaigns.
- Knowledge of fundraising databases and CRM systems and Salesforce in particular.
Educational requirements
Essential:
- HND level or equivalent experience of critical thinking
Desirable:
- A relevant qualification in fundraising/marketing or equivalent in a relevant discipline (communications, sales).
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Direct Marketing Manager at CBM UK is a vital role and has responsibility for delivering CBM UKs digital and direct marketing plans to engage and inspire individual supporters and churches to support the work of CBM.
Working closely with the Head of Marketing, as part of the Public Fundraising team, the role holder will be responsible for the management and development of two Marketing Officers. Through digital and direct marketing, the Public Fundraising team are responsible for raising over £3m of unrestricted income from cultivation, acquisition, mid-value donors, regular giving, legacies and churches.
Key responsibilities
Fundraising campaign management (40%)
Manage the effective implementation of the annual public fundraising plan, ensuring that all activity is of a high standard, and delivered on time and to budget:
a. Oversee cultivation fundraising appeals primarily carried out through direct mail and email, leading on the continued development of mass fundraising to engage both existing and potential supporters, including high donors, regular givers and church communities.
b. Manage and develop CBM UKs donor acquisition activity in collaboration with the Marketing Officer (Acquisition), using channels such as social media, magazine inserts, press advertising, email and telephone.
c. Oversee the delivery of CBM UKs legacy and in-memoriam giving plans and campaigns.
d. Identify and consider new income streams and broaden the channels used currently for direct response campaigns to reach an agreed balance of long-term value versus risk.
Digital marketing (40%)
Grow digital engagement and income from new and existing supporters:
a. Lead on Pay Per Click strategy, including agency management and development of internal capabilities.
b. Oversee CBM UK’s paid social media activity.
c. Collaborate with the Communications Team to optimise the performance (traffic and income) of fundraising pages, including appeal and donation pages, churches and community, legacy, and in memoriam giving. Ensuring fundraising pages on the CBM website are engaging to existing and new audiences and where appropriate, utilising Search Engine Optimisation tools where appropriate.
d. Explore and make use of new and existing digital platforms and partners, such as Dataro and SEMrush, while promoting a culture of testing, innovation and learning within the digital space.
Leadership and people management (10%)
a. Support and inspire direct reports in line with CBM UK’s staff management policies and procedures. Ensure team members are appropriately trained, briefed and motivated to achieve their objectives and meet targets and recruit to posts where relevant. Regular 121s and appraisal reviews.
Planning and reporting (10%)
a. Monitor and report on fundraising appeals, identifying opportunities for future testing and optimisation, and contribute to the creation of annual planning, budgeting, and the setting of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
b. Work closely with the Data and Insight team to ensure strong joint working on technical solutions related to campaign analysis, tracking and insights across digital systems, such as the website, donation platform and CRM (Salesforce).
c. Plan, deliver and report on campaigns/projects within an agreed budget.
Other
a. Ensure the consistent use of CBMs brand, key messages and style guide across all fundraising activities.
b. Maintain awareness of and ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements related to direct marketing, including Fundraising Regulator guidance, and Data Protection legal requirements (GDPR and PECR).
c. Collaborate with colleagues across CBM UK and the CBM Global Federation, to support integrated and partnership based working.
d. Help foster a positive and inclusive culture of enthusiasm and success, reflecting the ambitions of CBM, and promoting positive working and innovation.
e. Be willing to work occasionally outside normal office hours and to travel in the UK and internationally if required.
f. Ensuring that the values of CBM UK are understood by external partners and always reflected in communications.
g. Undertake other duties as required by the Head of Marketing and Director of Fundraising, Impact and Communications.
For full details download the Recruitment Pack.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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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!
Community Fundraiser- East
c. £31,950 per annum
Full Time, Permanent, Home based. Required to travel, including visits to Fleet (Head Office) & to Regional Team meetings as required
The Talent Set is thrilled to partner with a leading national health charity as they recruit for a Community Fundraiser to cover the East region. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an award-winning organisation committed to driving change for those affected by serious health conditions. You’ll engage with individuals, community groups, regional corporates, and volunteers, boosting fundraising through strong stewardship and creative campaigns such as themed bake sales and sponsored walks. With your energy, creativity, and ability to build lasting relationships, you'll play a vital role in expanding grassroots support and raising essential funds to help accelerate progress towards life-changing outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement a regional community fundraising strategy, aligning with the charity’s wider objectives.
- Meet and exceed fundraising KPIs and contribute to overall annual income targets.
- Recruit, build, and maintain relationships with supporters, volunteers, and community groups to drive participation and fundraising.
- Recruiting, train, and manage a network of regional volunteers to support fundraising activities.
- Work with internal teams to identify and maximise regional fundraising opportunities.
- Use CRM systems to track supporter engagement and tailor stewardship strategies based on data insights.
Person Specification:
- Demonstrated success in a community, corporate, or events fundraising role, with a track record of achieving income targets.
- Skilled in recruiting, supporting, and engaging supporters in fundraising activities and initiatives.
- Ability to develop and deliver effective community fundraising strategies, identifying opportunities to maximise engagement and income.
- Confident and persuasive communicator, adept at building relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, including individuals, groups, and corporate partners.
- Able to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and adapt to a fast-paced environment while maintaining high attention to detail.
- Comfortable using CRM systems, Microsoft Office, and digital fundraising platforms, with the ability to analyse data to inform fundraising strategies.
What’s on Offer:
- Be part of a passionate, collaborative team working towards a vital mission. Home-based role with the flexibility to manage your own schedule, plus regular opportunities to connect with colleagues.
- Generous annual leave, enhanced sick pay, and a focus on employee wellbeing, including access to mental health support.
- Ongoing training and career development opportunities to help you grow within the charity sector.
To be considered for this position please apply with your CV as soon as possible, regrettably please note we may not be able to reply to each and every application.
We are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practises that ensure equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will happily make reasonable adjustments to always ensure a fair process.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a crucial role in the theatre’s new Stories Start Here campaign. building on our successful major donor fundraising programme. As the key relationship manager for a portfolio of some of our closest and passionate supporters, the Major Gifts Manager makes a vital contribution to this growing income stream. By identifying, cultivating, soliciting and securing major gifts of £25,000 and more, and working collaboratively across the department with other fundraising teams, there is lots of scope to build on your existing fundraising experience to develop an engaged and generous portfolio of major donors.
The successful candidate will have the following:
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Confident, curious, articulate and persuasive, both orally and in writing
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Experience in a fundraising capacity, with a successful track record of meeting targets and personally soliciting and securing 5-figure+ philanthropic gifts
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Evidence of relationship management to proactively develop a portfolio of prospects employing creative strategies to engage them
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Demonstrable prospect research skills
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Excellent interpersonal skills with the necessary listening, facilitation, negotiation, and diplomatic skills to represent the NT, and to achieve immediate credibility and influence with high net worth individuals, and internal and external stakeholders
If that sounds like you, this may be the role for you!
The closing date for the receipt of a completed application is Friday 15th August 2025 at 12 noon.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About the Role
The Royal West of England Academy (RWA) is proudly independent, receiving no regular public funding. We thrive thanks to the generosity of individuals, trusts and foundations, creative partners, and commercial income.
Following a major £5 million capital renovation, we’ve launched a bold new five-year plan focused on strengthening our infrastructure and deepening our public impact through both contemporary and historical exhibitions.
We’re now ready to reshape our fundraising strategy to support this next chapter, growing income from trusts and foundations, individual giving, corporate partnerships and fundraising campaigns. Our goal is to build a resilient, values-driven model of development that reflects the RWA’s ambition and supports our life-changing engagement work.
Help shape the Future of the RWA
We’re looking for an ambitious, creative, and energetic fundraiser to help take the Royal West of England Academy (RWA) into its next chapter.
Whether you’re an experienced development lead or a brilliant consultant looking for a meaningful partnership, this is an opportunity to make your mark at one of the UK’s most beautiful and historic art galleries. We’ve got big ambitions, and we expect you will too.
You’ll have the freedom to shape the role around your strengths and experience, working closely with the Director, our part-time Relationship Manager, and a highly engaged Board and Development Committee. Your work will be a vital part in helping us sustain a vibrant, inclusive, and creative organisation for artists and audiences in Bristol and beyond.
You might enjoy the breadth of the full role, or to specialise in one area working alongside a colleague. We’re open to finding the work pattern that suits your skills, and life, best.
What matters most is that you love what the RWA stands for and want to help tell our story.
What you’ll be doing
- Leading the development and delivery of a clear, ambitious fundraising strategy
- Growing our income from trusts, foundations, and individuals over a three-year period
- Stewarding our wonderful donors; managing our Commissioning Circle and Patron schemes, and supporting our Friends community
- Developing brilliant fundraising campaigns like our much-loved Secret Postcard Auction
- Leading the growth of initiatives like Art in the Workplace and legacy giving
- Leading on impact reporting and evaluation, ensuring our supporters see the difference they make
- Managing and mentoring the Relationship Manager and any consultants or freelancers
- Reporting to and working with the Director and Trustees to meet agreed targets
- Acting as a public ambassador for the RWA, its values, and its creative mission
Who we’re looking for
We’re after someone who brings:
- A proven track record in trust and foundation fundraising
- Significant success in major donor giving
- Strong relationship-building and communication skills
- Confidence and creativity in developing new approaches and partnerships
- Experience leading fundraising strategies and managing income streams
- An understanding of what makes donors feel valued and engaged
- The ability to think big and work flexibly — rolling up your sleeves when needed
- A love for Bristol, the arts, and the RWA’s unique place in the cultural landscape
- Experience with campaign delivery, and team management is helpful, but if you don’t tick every box, we still want to hear from you.
What we offer
- A flexible working culture; hybrid working, part-time or consultancy-based approaches welcomed
- 28 days holiday pro rata, plus public holidays
- A stunning, central Bristol workplace and a creative, passionate community
- Support from a committed team and engaged Board of Trustees
- Free Employee Assistance Programme scheme
- The chance to build a role, and a legacy, that’s truly your own
How to apply
Please send a CV and cover letter (no more than 2 pages)
We’d love to hear from people from all backgrounds, especially those who feel underrepresented in the arts and heritage sector. If we can make the application process more accessible for you, please let us know.
Deadline to apply: 5:00 pm, Sunday 10 August 2025
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We’re looking for an organised and driven Regional Fundraiser to join the Poppyscotland team, focusing on the West of Scotland for 6 months on a fixed term contract. This role is all about building strong local relationships with individuals, businesses, councils and volunteers and helping turn that support into successful fundraising activities. You’ll play a key role in supporting the Poppy Appeal, running regional events, and making sure our supporters feel valued and well looked after.
Poppyscotland provides life-changing support to our Armed Forces community which includes those who have served, those still serving, and their families. At times of crisis and need we offer them vital advice, assistance and funding.
You’ll manage a wide range of activity, from local Poppy Days and community events, to volunteer engagement and helping supporters take part in national fundraising initiatives. Whether you’re working with local organisers, setting up collections at transport hubs, or developing partnerships with businesses, you’ll help make sure everything runs efficiently, meets targets, and feels rewarding for everyone involved.
We’re looking for someone who’s confident working on their own, enjoys meeting new people, and can juggle multiple priorities without losing sight of the detail. You’ll need to be happy working flexibly this isn’t a 9–5 office job and confident travelling across your region to meet supporters and attend events. A full UK driving licence is essential.
This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, likes building relationships, and wants to use their communication and coordination skills to support a cause that really matters. If that sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you.
Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.
Here at Poppyscotland, we aim to support our people and their wellbeing, with a package including generous paid holiday allowance and pension scheme contributions, and a range of optional benefits and discounts.
The normal place of work for this post is New Haig House, 66 Logie Green Road, Edinburgh, EH7 4HQ. Under our Future Working framework, you will primarily be working remotely or travelling as required. However, you will be expected to attend the office one day per week. Your People Manager will confirm specific arrangements in line with Poppyscotland’s policy.
Employee benefits include -
- 28 day’s paid holiday (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with optional annual leave purchase scheme of up to 5 working days
- Generous pension contributions, with Employer contributions ranging from 6% to 14%
- Range of flexible working options may be available, depending on your role
- Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential counselling, financial and legal advice
- Range of courses delivered by learning specialists to support your development goals and objectives
- Opportunities to volunteer
- Travel loans, Cycle to Work, and more!
For more detailed information about the role, please see Job Description attached to our direct advert.
Poppyscotland is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics and aim to operate an inclusive recruitment process.
We are Disability Confident employer, signed up to Race Equality Matters and Pride In Veteran standards.
We guarantee an interview to any applicant who declares a disability or/and are part or Armed Forces community on application and whose application demonstrates that they meet the Essential criteria of the role, as set out in the Person Specification.
Closing Date: 14th August 2025
We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role(s). Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
We’re looking for a motivated and creative Individual Giving Officer to lead on legacy, in-memory, and appeal campaigns, support membership and high-value giving, and oversee our trading activity. This varied role is key to growing support for Cornwall’s wildlife and building lasting connections with those who care about the natural world.
Are you passionate about connecting people with nature and inspiring long-term support for wildlife? We’re looking for a dedicated and creative Individual Giving Officer to drive Cornwall Wildlife Trust’s fundraising efforts and support our vision for a Cornwall where nature thrives.
In this varied and rewarding role, you’ll work closely with the Public Fundraising Manager to lead on the development, management, and delivery of key Individual Giving programmes - including Appeals, Legacy, and In-Memory Giving - to grow income and deepen supporter engagement. You’ll also support the delivery of Membership and High Value Giving activity, helping to strengthen our supporter base and foster lasting relationships. In addition, you’ll oversee our Trading operations and contribute to the success of the wider Public Fundraising and Fundraising & Communications teams.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is organised, imaginative, and eager to turn a love of wildlife into real, lasting impact for Cornwall’s environment. If that sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you.
While direct fundraising experience is desirable, we welcome candidates with strong marketing expertise who can translate storytelling, audience engagement, and relationship-building into meaningful donor support.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Marie Curie is the UK’s leading end-of-life charity. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK, the only provider across all 4 nations, delivering community nursing and hospice care across the country, while providing information and support on all aspects of dying, death, and bereavement. Our leading research pushes the boundaries of what we know about good end-of-life, and our campaigns fight for a world where everyone gets to have the best possible quality of life while living with an illness, they’re likely to die from.
This role is part of the newly formed Fundraising Operations department, and you’ll work alongside a collaborative group of professionals dedicated to improving processes and ensuring smooth operations. Join us and make a difference in how we engage with supporters, manage our fundraising products, and deliver exceptional services.
The Fulfilment and Support Coordinator will play a crucial role in supporting the delivery of fundraising products and campaigns. You’ll work closely with both internal teams and external suppliers to ensure operational processes run smoothly and fundraising income is maximized. By streamlining operations and enhancing quality control, your work will directly impact Marie Curie’s ability to raise funds and provide critical services to those in need.
Main responsibilities:
- Coordinate the operational processes for fundraising campaigns, ensuring data management, product delivery, and reporting are executed efficiently.
- Manage relationships with external suppliers (fulfilment houses, print suppliers) to deliver high-quality products and materials.
- Collaborate with product owners to capture operational requirements and deliver solutions that enhance campaign performance.
- Conduct quality control checks to ensure accurate orders and high-quality products.
- Provide training on software systems and equipment handling to internal teams.
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance overall efficiency and effectiveness.
- Support the creation of best practices in project management and process development across the Fundraising Operations team.
Key Requirements:
- Proven experience in managing projects and coordinating multiple work streams.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.
- High level of data literacy and experience working with database systems.
- Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
- Experience in managing suppliers and negotiating service agreements.
- Strong organizational and planning skills, with attention to detail.
- Proficiency in Excel and other computer software, with experience in process design and improvement.
- Experience in supporting fundraising campaigns or similar operational roles is a plus.
Application & Interview Process
- As part of your online application, you will be asked for a CV and Cover Letter. Please review both the advert and job description and outline your most relevant skills, experience and knowledge for the role.
- Close date for applications: August 10th, 2025.
Salary: £27,450 – 30,500 per annum
Contract: Permanent, full-time (35 hours per week)
Based: Hybrid. Working from home and our Links Place office in Edinburgh.
Benefits you’ll LOVE:
- Flexible working. We’re happy to discuss flexible working at the interview stage.
- 25 days annual leave (exclusive of Bank Holidays)
- Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme (we will match your contribution up to 7.5%)
- Loan schemes for bikes; computers and season tickets
- Continuous professional development opportunities.
- Industry-leading training programmes
- Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programmes
- Enhanced bereavement, family friendly and sickness benefits
- Access to Blue Light Card membership
- Subsidised Eye Care
Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.
We are committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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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!
War Child’s mission is to reach, protect, educate, and stand up for the rights of every child living in conflict zones. They want a world that is safer for children to live in. Very sadly, at the moment, 1 in 5 children are living in or fleeing from conflict – that number is too high, and War Child wants to change it.
War Child is looking for an experienced fundraising leader to step into a key senior leadership role during a year of real momentum.
As Interim Director of Philanthropy and Partner Engagement, you’ll lead a high-performing team of around 15, covering major donors, principal giving, trusts and foundations, institutional funding, corporate partnerships, and gaming. Together, the team brings in around £10m of War Child’s £15–16m annual income.
You’ll report to the CEO and sit on the Senior Leadership Team, with shared responsibility for income generation, strategic planning, and organisational leadership. This is an opportunity to guide a strong team through its next phase of growth, support exciting developments already underway, and help shape the future of War Child’s fundraising.
We’re looking for a confident, strategic leader with experience at director level, or someone ready to step up from a senior head role in a complex organisation. You’ll bring a strong track record in high-value fundraising, with the credibility and judgement to operate at executive level and lead a diverse team through a period of delivery and growth.
As Interim Philanthropy and Partner Engagement Director, you will:
- Oversee and support a multi-disciplinary fundraising team spanning major donors, partnerships, gaming, principal giving, institutional funding, and events
- Lead strategic planning and budgeting across the function, ensuring strong performance, income growth and long-term value
- Maximise outcomes from Winter Wassail (December 2025), War Child’s flagship gala event with a £2m target and major stewardship opportunity
- Support and strengthen the corporate partnerships function, working closely with the Head of Partnerships to refine strategy and unlock potential
- Guide the development of the principal gifts function, with a new senior hire expected before the handover
- Shape next steps for gaming and digital partnerships, following an external review
- Take a strategic view of events-based philanthropy, identifying opportunities to evolve and diversify
Ideal skills and experience:
- Significant experience in corporate partnerships, with the ability to develop strategy, support senior fundraisers and identify long-term opportunities
- Strong knowledge of high-value fundraising, including major donors, principal giving and events-led philanthropy
- Experience leading managers and senior fundraisers across multiple income streams, ideally within a similarly sized or complex organisation
- A strategic mindset, with hands-on involvement in planning, budgeting, forecasting and performance reporting
- A collaborative, emotionally intelligent leadership style that combines high challenge with high support
- The ability to influence across teams and departments; experience in international development is helpful but not essential
- The confidence to represent War Child with major donors, partners, and senior stakeholders, both internally and externally
- Willingness to take ownership of compliance areas, including GDPR, gambling regulation and trademark risk, with support from internal specialists
Benefits include:
- Flexible working – War Child recognise the considerable benefits that flexible working can bring and are happy to discuss any possible flexible working options with employees from hiring. For most roles, the following types of flexibility are usually possible: flexible hours, an element of working from home, compressed hours.
- Annual leave – 28 days per year (full-time), plus UK bank holidays
- Pension – all eligible employees automatically enrolled into a Group Personal Pension Plan with a 5% employer contribution, with minimum employee contribution on a salary sacrifice basis
- Health & wellbeing – employees may take advantage of a healthcare cash plan and a range of wellbeing initiatives and training. In addition, all employees have access to free, confidential one-to-one wellbeing consultations with trained counsellors.
- Learning & development – dedicated to the investment in learning and continuing professional development for all our employees
- Range of flexible benefits such a Cycle to Work scheme and season ticket loans
No child should be a part of war. Ever.
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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!
Are you passionate about data, technology, and making a real-world impact for animals?
AWIP (Animal Welfare Investigations Project) is on a mission to ensure that all animals are protected from organised crime. As we scale our fundraising campaigns and recurring supporter base, we’re looking for a part-time Data & CRM Officer to transform the way we manage supporter data and drive income growth.
We are scaling rapidly — building our membership base, global reach, and digital fundraising channels — and we’re investing in the infrastructure to support that growth.
As part of this journey, we are launching a major CRM transformation project to unify our supporter data, power our fundraising, and deepen relationships with our global supporter community.
You’ll work closely with our Marketing & Communications (MarrComm) team to deliver clean, actionable data for emergency appeals, regular giving campaigns, petitions, and legacy fundraising. Your work will directly help fund frontline rescue operations around the world.
About The Role:
We are seeking a highly motivated part-time Data & CRM Officer to lead the implementation and ongoing development of our new Salesforce CRM and to integrate it with our full digital stack using tools like Zapier.
You will play a crucial role in enabling our small Marketing & Communications (MarrComm) team to access accurate, actionable data for our emergency appeals, recurring giving campaigns, petitions, and legacy engagement.
This is a rare opportunity to build systems from the ground up that will directly support real-world rescues, investigations, and sustainable income generation for animals in need.
Key Details:
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Contract type: 6-month fixed-term (with strong potential to become permanent, subject to KPIs)
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Start date: September 2025
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Location: Remote (Must be UK-based)
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Working hours: 16 hours per week (100% flexible schedule; some occasional overtime may be required to meet KPIs with strong potential to become full-time)
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Salary: £13,957 per annum (pro rata), based on a full-time equivalent of £30,500 (35 hours per week)
Key Responsibilities
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Lead the implementation of Salesforce CRM and ensure smooth migration from legacy systems
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Build and manage data automations using Zapier or similar no-code automation platforms, connecting platforms such as MailerLite, FundraiseUp, Meta Lead Ads, and Stripe
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Ensure all supporter data is accurate, deduplicated, well-tagged, and GDPR-compliant
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Create and maintain segmentation and logic to support targeted campaigns and supporter journeys
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Collaborate with the MarrComm team to deliver campaign-ready data for fundraising and advocacy
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Develop dashboards and reporting tools for real-time performance insights
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Document workflows and integrations to ensure long-term sustainability of systems
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Proactively identify opportunities to improve donor retention, upgrade journeys, and LTV through smarter data use
Essential Skills & Experience
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Strong experience working with CRM systems in the non-profit or charity sector
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Hands-on experience with Zapier and third-party platform integrations
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Direct experience with Salesforce (or another comparable CRM such as Dynamics or Raiser’s Edge)
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Understanding of data hygiene, supporter segmentation, consent management, and GDPR compliance
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Ability to work independently and manage multiple technical tasks simultaneously
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Confidence in working with both technical and non-technical colleagues
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Excellent attention to detail and data accuracy
Desirable
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Experience with MailerLite, FundraiseUp, or similar email marketing and donation platforms
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Familiarity with other automation platforms (e.g. Power Automate, Make/Integromat)
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Experience creating fundraising journeys (e.g. welcome series, upgrade campaigns, reactivation flows)
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Prior experience supporting legacy fundraising or donor segmentation
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A vegan or vegetarian lifestyle and alignment with cruelty-free principles (desirable but not essential)
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Experience working remotely and independently within a small, agile team
The Animal Welfare Investigations Project investigates organised animal cruelty and rescues animals.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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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!
Carers UK is the national charity for unpaid carers. With more than 5.8 million carers in the UK today, we exist to make life better for those who provide unpaid care to family and friends. Through our information and advice services, peer support network, and campaigning for change, we are here for carers when they need us most.
You’ll be joining our Income Generation and Communications team - an ambitious and supportive department where collaboration, innovation and learning are at the heart of what we do. Together, we’re growing sustainable income to ensure unpaid carers across the UK get the support they need and deserve.
About the role
As Income Generation Coordinator, you’ll play a central role in supporting and strengthening our fundraising activity. Reporting to the Head of Fundraising, you’ll help deliver and track income across our individual giving, legacy, and payroll giving programmes. From donor stewardship and financial reporting to managing inboxes, calendars, and team resources, you’ll keep things running smoothly and accurately. You’ll also support client servicing for our Employers for Carers programme and help ensure strong financial and administrative processes across the wider Income Generation and Communications team.
About you
You’ll bring strong organisation and communication skills, an eye for detail, and a good understanding of voluntary income streams. Confident working with data and financial reports, you’ll be comfortable using databases and Microsoft Office tools to manage multiple priorities with accuracy. You’re motivated, collaborative, and proactive - ready to play a vital role in supporting our mission. Most importantly, you care about making a difference for unpaid carers and want to be part of a team that’s working to create real change.
Diversity and inclusion
Carers UK is committed to becoming a diverse and truly inclusive organisation. We strive to create a workplace where our colleagues and volunteers can truly be themselves and feel like they belong and constantly seek to ensure all voices are heard.
To embrace this culture of diversity, our employee and volunteer recruitment should reflect our stakeholders and the society that we serve and support, regardless of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, physical abilities, disabilities or religious practices. We value individual diversity and are actively building diverse teams here at Carers UK and value our colleagues from a wide range of backgrounds.
As a membership charity for carers, we particularly seek employees and volunteers with a real understanding of the issues faced by carers. Reasonable adjustments can be made to the process and role dependent on the needs of the applicant.
How to apply
At Carers UK we want our application process to be as accessible as possible. If you need any adjustments to apply, please email the recruitment team to discuss.
The closing date for applications is Monday 11 August, 5pm
Carers UK anonymises all applications prior to shortlisting.
Carers UK reserves the right to appoint at any stage, should an outstanding candidate emerge.
Carers UK are actively interviewing for this role as we receive applications.
Carers UK may carry out online and social media checks before a formal offer is made.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.