Fundraising manager jobs

The Development Office at Oundle School is looking for Deputy Director of Development who will be instrumental in advancing our philanthropic goals and will support the management and running of its driven and friendly team.

THE ROLE

The Deputy Director of Development will play a key part in helping us achieve our philanthropic goals. This role provides a real opportunity to make a tangible difference: devising and shaping strategy, driving forward our stewardship and legacies programme, building key relationships with major donors, and working closely with the Director of Development on the next advances in this vital area of the school’s work.

This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic relationship manager who is highly motivated, creative, and intellectually curious, with experience of working within a fundraising or relatable field. We are looking for a dedicated colleague who will enjoy working across a vibrant constituency within a beautiful architectural setting to deepen philanthropic relationships between the school and its alumni and parent body.

While this role is 40 hours per week, year round, we are open to discussion about working arrangements including hybrid working to attract a candidate who can help us achieve our ambitions.

THE SCHOOL

Oundle and Laxton Junior Schools have long been associated with the very best of modern independent education, especially boarding. The Schools take seriously their responsibility to pupils so that they can emerge as decent, open-minded adults; ambitious about what they can go on to achieve and contribute. Over 1400 pupils are on roll at the School, of whom 840 are full boarders. Academic results are steadfastly excellent. 

A team of around 800 staff, both academic and support, ensure an education of the highest standard is in place across the Schools with the efforts of the whole team focused on this fundamental aim.

LIVING IN OUNDLE

We are fortunate in our location at the heart of a beautiful market town. School and town are part of the same community and our pupils take their place within this community, not isolated from it. The town has a spirited cultural life, with an annual international festival, literature festival, and frequent performances of nationally touring shows at the School’s Stahl Theatre.

TO APPLY

Full details of the role, including hours of work and salary, can be found in the Job Description. If you are excited by this opportunity, please complete and return an application form and supplement to the application before the closing date.

Please note CV submissions cannot be accepted.

Application closing date: Wednesday 21 January 2026, 9am.

Interviews will take place week commencing 2 February 2026 and 9 February 2026.

Oundle School and Laxton Junior School are proud to be equal opportunity employers and we welcome applications from all. We aim to ensure that all applicants are provided with the same opportunities during the recruitment process, and we endeavour to comply with the duties placed upon us to make reasonable adjustments as prescribed by the Equality Act 2010. Should you need to request a particular adjustment to enable you to participate fully in the recruitment process, please ensure that this is made known, to the HR Department

Both Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Recruitment Agencies

The Corporation of Oundle School has an internal recruitment department, but where agency support is required, we will engage our trusted partners. Our adverts are intended to encourage direct interest from potential applicants, not recruitment agencies. Speculative CVs sent from sources other than directly from a candidate, will not be acknowledged or considered.

The Mighty Creatives is a charity committed to Social Justice for young people through arts, culture and creativity

We are looking for someone to join our team as Partnerships Development Manager to work closely with our CEO and Creative Mentoring programme Manager.

This new role within TMC will lead on the development and delivery of a comprehensive income generation strategy and action plan for the charity’s work.  You will also support the Creative Mentoring Manager with the development of new partnerships for the Creative Mentoring Programme, paying particular reference to the Creative Mentoring Growth Strategy. 

You will bring with you a proven track record in income generation and fundraising at a senior level, you will have experience of developing strong relationships that lead to successful partnerships.  You will have experience of delivering against income targets. 

Fundraising Relationship Manager

Hours: 30-35 hours to be discussed. Overnight travel required occasionally
Annual leave: 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (FTE)
Pay: £33-40,000 FTE depending on experience.
Location: Home-based, England. The North West and the Midlands are of particular interest - however, other areas could include: North East, Yorkshire and the Humber, East of England, South East, London and Wales
Closing: Midnight, 11th January 2026.
 

What you'll do

We’re looking for a Fundraising Relationship Manager to nurture and grow a portfolio of corporate partners, identify new opportunities, and help shape our exciting Gaming for Good work. Whether you’re an experienced fundraiser or you bring transferable skills from sales, account management or marketing, you’ll play a key role in securing income that directly benefits thousands of children each year.

You’ll build warm, purposeful connections, create tailored, compelling proposals, and provide inspiring updates that keep supporters engaged and motivated. This role is perfect for someone who loves meeting people, spotting potential, and telling stories that bring our mission to life.

About you

We’re open to applicants who are new to fundraising but have excellent communication skills, creativity, strong organisational habits, and a genuine passion for what we do. You’ll work from home, with occasional travel to meet supporters and visit our programmes, supported by a friendly and collaborative team spread across the country.

About The Country Trust

The Country Trust is a growing, energetic charity helping children in disadvantaged children connect with the land that sustains us all. Through food, farming and countryside experiences we provide opportunities that build confidence, curiosity and real-world learning that can transform their futures. 

Closing: Midnight, 11th January 2026.

About EMMS International

EMMS International is Scotland’s longest-serving international healthcare charity, founded in 1841. From its Scottish base, it works with partners in India, Malawi, Nepal, Rwanda, Scotland and Zambia to improve healthcare for people in some of the world’s poorest and most marginalised communities.

Its work focuses on four strategic priorities:

• Non-Communicable Disease: Improving access to care and quality of life for people with NCDs and life-limiting conditions.

• Global Healthcare Workforce: Training and empowering healthcare workers, especially women from low-income backgrounds, to address workforce shortages.

• Health Emergency Response: Supporting health systems to prepare for and respond to disasters and crises such as floods, earthquakes and food shortages.

• Sustainable Healthcare: Strengthening healthcare facilities and services, including infrastructure such as solar power, so they can withstand economic and environmental pressures.

EMMS works through local partners, takes a rights-based and inclusive approach, and designs sustainable programmes that respect the environment and promote human rights. Its origins lie in the Christian faith, and it serves people of all faiths and none.

Following an organisational review, EMMS is creating a new Director of Fundraising role, separating fundraising and communications into two Director posts. EMMS is financially stable with healthy reserves, currently raising around £400,000 per year in fundraised income, plus a significant time-limited major donor gift ending in 2028.

The Director of Fundraising will:

• Lead the development of a diverse, sustainable fundraising strategy across multiple income streams (trusts and foundations, major donors, individual giving, community, corporates, legacies).

• Be hands-on in delivering this strategy, supported by an experienced Head of Partnerships and Philanthropy and a Stewardship Manager.

• Manage and grow relationships with donors and stakeholders, meeting ambitious income targets.

• Oversee budgets, forecasting and reporting, and contribute to organisational strategic and business planning.

• Line manage fundraising staff, setting objectives/KPIs and supporting their development.

• Sit on the Executive Leadership Team and play a proactive role in the wider management and development of the charity, including reporting to the CEO and attending some Board meetings.

What they’re looking for:
An experienced senior fundraiser with a strong track record of strategic income growth across multiple channels, excellent relationship-building skills, strong leadership and team management experience, and knowledge of the Scottish charity and fundraising landscape. You should be confident operating strategically and operationally, familiar with fundraising regulation and good practice, and able to communicate effectively with both Christian and secular audiences in line with EMMS’ faith-based heritage and health mission. Degree-level education or equivalent experience is required; membership of the Chartered Institute of Fundraising (or willingness to join) is expected.

Terms and benefits:

• Salary: £63,313 – £70,347 (depending on experience) with annual inflationary rise

• Remote role with monthly meetings in central Edinburgh (more frequently in first three months)

• 25–30 days annual leave (depending on length of service) + 10 public holidays

• 8% employer pension contribution with salary sacrifice

• Salary sacrifice scheme for electric vehicle lease

• Flexible working, travel expenses to office, access to Edinburgh office, some international travel

• Life assurance (three times salary) and Aviva Digi-Care app

Application:
Apply by CV and covering letter (each up to 2 pages) by Monday 12 January 2026.
Interviews in Edinburgh: First stage – Thursday 29 January 2026; second stage – Tuesday 3 February 2026.
You must live in Scotland and have the right to work in the UK.

The Brain & Spine Foundation is seeking a Fundraising-Focused CEO to take the helm of our charity at a moment of growth and opportunity. This is a rare chance to shape the future of a national charity, driving income, influence and impact for the 1 in 6 people in the UK affected by neurological conditions.

As Fundraising Focused CEO, you will combine leadership with personal fundraising delivery, building high-value relationships, diversifying income streams, and raising the charity’s profile. Working closely with a committed Board and a passionate team, you will lead a trusted organisation into its next chapter to ensure more people than ever can access vital information, support and hope when they need it most.

Deadline for applications

Sunday 11th January

Interviews with Brain & Spine Foundation

w/c 19th January

Team: Community Fundraising

Location: Kent & Sussex (successful candidate must be based within the region as this is a hybrid role working both from home and within the region)

Work pattern: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Salary: Up to £30,809.93 per annum

Contract: Fixed term until 31st July 2026

We are the UK’s largest cat welfare charity. All over the country, our passionate employees, volunteers and supporters are using their kindness and expertise to make life better for millions of cats and the people who care for them.

Will you join us and make life better for cats?

Responsibilities of our Community Fundraising Volunteer Team Leader:

• To recruit, develop, retain and support a diverse team of volunteers to enhance community fundraising activities and income generating opportunities.
• To lead on the promotion and coordination of volunteer activities within a community fundraising hub working collaboratively with the Community Fundraising Officers to drive income generation within the local vicinity.
• To provide practical, role specific and pastoral support for community fundraising volunteers adopting an exemplary approach to volunteer management and volunteer engagement.
• To ensure our dedicated volunteers have excellent experiences and have the skill, resources and motivation to maximize income generating opportunities.

About the Community Fundraising team:

• We sit within the Community Events team
• Our team is responsible for leading and supporting community activities to drive and grow our community fundraised income.
• We currently have a team of over 30

What we’re looking for in our Community Fundraising Volunteer Team Leader:

• Evidence of raising funds in a community fundraising environment
• Good experience in volunteer management/ supervision
• Experience as a team leader or supervisor
• Direct experience of working with volunteers
• Experience in Community Fundraising
• Full UK driving licence and access to a car

What we can offer you:

• range of health benefits
• 26 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
• Salary Finance, which empowers you to take control of your financial wellbeing
• and much more, which you can learn about 

Interested? Here’s how to apply:

Application closing date: 4th January 2026

Virtual interview date: Week commencing 12th January 2026

Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. Please note, applications received after the closing date may not be responded to.

If you’re enthusiastic about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway and demonstrate how your experience is transferrable.  You may be just the right candidate. 

If successful, your recruitment journey will include:

1.Anonymised application form

2.Virtual interview via Microsoft Teams

Please note, the process may change slightly dependent on application numbers. We will inform you of any relevant changes.

Location: London Diocesan House, 36 Causton Street, London, SW1P 4AU
Contract: 3-year Fixed Term Contract, Full Time
Salary: £38,750 per annum
DBS requirement: No DBS Required

Are you passionate about tackling climate change and supporting churches to reach Net Zero Carbon? Do you have strong fundraising skills and enjoy building partnerships that make a lasting impact?

The London Diocesan Fund (LDF) is seeking a Regional Net Zero Carbon (NZC) Fundraising Officer to accelerate funding and support for decarbonisation projects across four dioceses: London, Southwark, Winchester, and Oxford.

This is a unique opportunity to drive real change for church buildings and communities, helping them reduce carbon emissions and access vital funding for sustainability projects.

About the Role

Working as part of the regional NZC consortium, you will:

· Develop and deliver a strategic approach to fundraising across the four dioceses.

· Build and maintain strong relationships with grant-making bodies, diocesan teams, parish leaders and regional NZC partners.

· Research funding opportunities and share them across dioceses and parishes.

· Support diocesan staff to build a fundable project pipeline and respond quickly to grant deadlines.

· Provide fundraising training, guidance and resources to churches and local teams.

· Support communications, including regular funding updates to parishes.

· Represent the dioceses in the national Church of England NZC fundraising network, sharing best practice and insights.

The role involves hybrid working and travel across multiple dioceses. A driving licence and access to a vehicle insured for business use are essential.

Please refer to the attached Job Description for the full details on the main responsibilities.

About You

We are looking for someone who can bring energy, structure and relationship-building expertise to this collaborative regional role.

Essential Skills & Experience

· Experience building strong relationships with decision-makers in grant-making organisations.

· Ability to secure funding from charitable trusts, foundations or statutory sources.

· Excellent organisational skills, able to prioritise and balance workloads across multiple stakeholders.

· Strong communication skills—confident writing, presenting and delivering training.

· Skilled at working collaboratively across diverse organisations and church contexts.

· IT-competent, diplomatic, and able to work with discretion and confidentiality.

· Sympathetic to the ethos of the Church of England.

Desirable

· Experience working in the church, heritage or environmental sectors.

· Experience supporting community fundraising or crowdfunding campaigns.

· Understanding of environmental sustainability and the church’s NZC journey.

Please refer to the attached Job Description for the full details on the main responsibilities.

About the London Diocesan Fund

The London Diocesan Fund (LDF) is the employment body that serves and supports the Diocese of London and Church of England. The Diocese of London comprises of c400 parishes north of the River Thames and within the M25 motorway. You can find our Diocesan 2030 vision, which outlines our priorities for the next 10 years.

The Church of England in London is growing, vibrant and at the heart of communities throughout the capital. At the London Diocesan Fund, we seek to do everything we can to support this mission and growth, using our resources to help our parishes and chaplains to serve over 4 million people.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

The Diocese of London is committed to creating and sustaining a diverse and inclusive workforce which represents our context and wider community.

We are aware that those of Global Majority Heritage/United Kingdom Minority Ethnic (GMH/UKME), women, and disabled people are currently under-represented among our clergy and workforce, and we particularly encourage applications from those with the relevant skills and experience that will increase this representation.

Safeguarding

The Diocese of London is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

Benefits of working with us

The LDF offers a supportive working environment, opportunity for career development and the following financial benefits:

• Competitive remuneration package
• 27 annual leave days to rise to 30 after 5 years’ service, plus bank holidays
• 15% employer pension contribution and salary sacrifice available
• Death in service benefit x3 of basic gross salary
• Enhanced maternity leave of six months full pay, after 12 months of employment
• Season ticket loans for public transport
• Access to Benenden Health Insurance
• EAP counselling through Health Assured
• Up to £100 for eye test and contribution to spectacles
• Two additional paid days for community volunteering

To apply:

Closing: 7 January 2026

Interview: w/c 19 January 2026

Submit your application and CV online via Pathways. Please refer to the person specification and JD when you’re answering the application questions.

For more details, please see the full Job Description and Person Specification or visit the LDF Careers Page.

Fundraising Officer

We are seeking a motivated and creative fundraiser to join a UK conservation charity part time and build meaningful supporter relationships.

Position: Fundraising Officer

Salary: £30,000 to £34,000 pro rata, starting salary up to £32,100 depending on experience

Location: Remote with a monthly co-working day in Diss, Norfolk (travel expenses paid)

Hours: 16 hours per week across a minimum of 3 days

Contract: Permanent

Closing date: Midday on 9 January

Interview dates: 15 or 16 January

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to help shape and grow individual giving for a specialist conservation charity dedicated to protecting the UK’s wild songbird populations. You will lead on planning and delivering multichannel fundraising appeals, maximising income from individual giving, membership and selected fundraising products. You will develop engaging donor communications, improve supporter journeys and champion a data-led approach to fundraising.

Working closely with colleagues in fundraising, supporter care, communications and operations, you will play a key part in stewarding supporters, increasing regular giving, strengthening membership retention and supporting the charity’s growing corporate partnerships and weekly lottery activity.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead on individual giving activity and deliver multichannel appeals from concept to evaluation
• Develop and implement plans to market individual membership and reduce attrition
• Support the delivery and promotion of the weekly lottery
• Contribute to developing corporate partnerships activity
• Test and implement new fundraising ideas to diversify income
• Create and deliver engaging donor communications and stewardship journeys
• Use data and digital tools to optimise campaigns and target key audiences
• Represent the charity at events and uphold fundraising regulations and best practice

About You

You will bring energy, creativity and a confident grasp of individual giving. You enjoy using data to shape decisions, you write well and you are comfortable managing multiple projects at once. You will thrive in a small, supportive team and be confident working independently.

You will have:

• Experience delivering successful individual giving campaigns
• Experience running fundraising appeals from planning through to evaluation
• Strong relationship building and supporter stewardship skills
• Experience using CRM systems and digital marketing platforms
• Knowledge of fundraising regulations and best practice
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing deadlines
• A flexible, positive approach and a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion

Desirable:

• Experience with membership schemes or donor stewardship programmes
• Experience developing regular giving propositions or testing new fundraising activities
• Familiarity with corporate partnerships

About the Organisation

The charity is dedicated to protecting and conserving the UK’s wild songbird population through scientific research, public engagement and evidence-based solutions. A small and ambitious team, they foster a friendly and supportive working culture focused on achieving meaningful impact. Staff are encouraged to bring new ideas, test approaches and help shape the future of the organisation.

Benefits include flexible working patterns, a TOIL policy, pension scheme and training opportunities.

Other roles you may have experience of could include; Individual Giving Officer, Membership Officer, Supporter Care Officer, Fundraising and Engagement Officer, Donor Relations Officer, Direct Marketing Officer, Regular Giving Officer, Communications and Fundraising Officer. #INDNFP

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

About us

Rainforest Foundation UK (RFUK) is a values‑driven organisation working with Indigenous Peoples and local communities to protect the world’s rainforests and uphold their human rights. Since 1989, RFUK has partnered with forest peoples and grassroots organisations to secure land rights, challenge destructive industries, and influence laws and policies that safeguard forests and the people who depend on them.

Our mission is clear: to combine human rights and environmental protection to tackle deforestation. From the Congo Basin to the Amazon, our work has helped communities protect millions of hectares of rainforest. With a growing team of passionate advocates for social and environmental justice, we are committed to scaling up our impact to confront the accelerating climate and biodiversity crises.

About the role

Do you want to lead transformative fundraising and communications strategies that make a global impact?

As Head of Fundraising and Communications, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping RFUK’s external profile and driving income growth to support our ambitious 2033 vision: scaling up community-led protection of tropical forests. Reporting to the Executive Director, you’ll oversee strategic communications and fundraising, manage a small team, and work closely with colleagues across programmes and operations.

This is a senior leadership position where no two days are the same—whether you’re crafting compelling narratives, engaging major donors, or amplifying the voices of Indigenous communities on the global stage.

The role is full-time, permanent, and based in London with hybrid working options. We offer flexibility, a supportive culture, and the chance to make a lasting difference.

About you

You’re an experienced leader with a proven track record in both strategic communications and fundraising. You’re a creative communicator who can turn complex issues into persuasive, accessible messages that drive change and support for our mission. You know how to secure significant income from foundations, corporates, individuals and major donors, and you’re confident in building long-term relationships with diverse stakeholders. You thrive on collaboration, motivate teams to achieve ambitious goals, and bring resilience and cultural sensitivity to everything you do.

If you’re passionate about social and environmental justice and ready to help shape RFUK’s future, we’d love to hear from you.

Job description and benefits

Please download the full job description. We offer 30 days annual leave, 4% pension contributions, Employee Assistance Programme, learning and development allowance and four weeks of work-from-anywhere flexibility.

Location

Hybrid role based in our Bethnal Green office. The postholder would usually be required to work in the office a minimum of two days per week during their probation period. This can be reviewed with their Line Manager thereafter. RFUK can sponsor a Skilled Worker Visa for the successful candidate if required.

Application process

To submit your application, kindly complete the online application form by Friday 16th January 2026, by 9AM. Please be aware that the form will be anonymised for review by the panel.

Please note that CVs will not be considered.

Regrettably, due to the large number of applications we usually receive, it is not possible to write to you should you not be shortlisted for an interview. If you have not heard from us within 10 days of the closing date, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion.

Interviews with shortlisted candidates will be held on 29th January 2026. Please let us know in your application if you are available to attend an online interview.

Interview Date(s): 1st Interview: Tuesday 9th December 2025 & 2nd Interview: Tuesday 16th December 2025

Location: Camden (Hybrid Working)

Salary: £55,360 - £59,455 per annum

(Please note that applicants are usually appointed at the bottom of the relevant band)

Hours: 37.5 hours per week (will also consider part time working 30 hours per week)

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: Tuesday 2nd December 2025

Closing Time: 00:00am

Are you looking for a rewarding role working for an intersectional feminist organisation? If so, we have an incredible opportunity for you to join our team as an Deputy Director of Fundraising at Solace Women's Aid.  

You will be joining a team of committed and inspiring individuals whose dedication has saved the lives of thousands of women, men and children in the capital. We are looking for friendly and diligent individuals to join our services and help us make a difference.

Our core values reflect our history and were developed in consultation with staff and service users. Feminism and intersectionality are key to our work and we are committed to the principles of being survivor-led, trauma-informed, empowering, diverse, anti-racist and anti-discriminatory.

About the Service
Income generation and fundraising at Solace is ambitious, dynamic and rewarding. This role is situated within the Business Development team driving forward our trusts and foundations grant applications and our unrestricted funding portfolio. We work alongside our award-winning Communications, Partnerships & Public Affairs team.

About the Role

We are seeking a forward thinking, creative and motivated individual who can envision and manage commissioned tenders, grant funding, individual giving, corporate partnerships and our training and consultancy functions.

You will be a highly skilled and successful fundraiser and business development professional.

The role will manage the statutory and non-statutory income generation team including tenders, grants and fundraising staff to achieve a net target of approximately £2m per annum. This team plays a pivotal role in the financial wellbeing of the charity enabling us to support the thousands of women and children who come to us each year as a result of violence against women and girls (VAWG).

About You

You will be someone who is committed to the Solace values, who thrives on leading a team to achieve challenging targets and who has excellent verbal and written communication skills.  You will also enjoy managing time and projects to achieve strategic success.

We understand that you may not have all the knowledge, experience, and skills mentioned in the Job Profile Document. However, your interpersonal skills, passion to have a positive impact, commitment to our purpose, and ability to learn quickly and collaborate effectively will be equally important.

What we can offer you

We provide a comprehensive benefits package to all our employees, including:

• Flexible working
• Focus on learning and development (internal career progression and training)
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Employer pension contribution
• Family-friendly leave and enhanced maternity pay
• Access to Inclusion Networks
• Daily clinical debriefing
• Employee Assistance Programme providing free 24/7 support and advice
• Employee Benefits Platform offering staff discounts, benefits and savings
• Flow & Restore yoga classes
• Meditation sessions
• Cycle to Work Scheme

How to apply

When applying for this role, kindly highlight in your Supporting Statement how your values, knowledge, transferrable skills, and experience align with each point within the following sections of the Job Profile Document:

• Values, Behaviours & Competencies
• Knowledge, Experience and Skills

Solace Women's Aid values diversity, promotes equity, and challenges discrimination. We encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, abilities, perspectives, and lived experiences. We have policies and processes in place to ensure that all employees are offered an equal opportunity in recruitment and selection, promotion, training, pay, and benefits. Our Inclusion Networks support staff with protected characteristics and offer inclusive spaces to connect.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We anticipate and provide reasonable adjustments as needed and support employees who acquire a disability or long-term health condition, enabling them to stay in work.

This service is run by women for women and is therefore restricted to female applicants under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, and Part 1. Section 7(2) e of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975 apply. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.

As part of safer recruitment practices, we carry out pre-employment checks including references, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and right to work in the UK checks.

No agencies.

The Director of Fundraising, Marketing and Communications is a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, responsible for developing and delivering an ambitious, sustainable and values-led fundraising and communication strategy.

This newly redefined role brings together three core areas Fundraising, Marketing, and Communications ensuring LOROS presents a unified, inspiring, and trusted presence to our community and wider audiences. You will lead the strategic direction, innovation, and operational excellence needed to grow fundraising income, strengthen brand awareness, and deepen engagement with donors, supporters, and the wider community, while providing marketing and communications services across all hospice services.

Key area's of responsibility include Strategic Leadership, Fundraising, Major Gift Fundraising, Data & Insights, Marketing & Communications, Governance & Decision Making.

To be a credible candidate you will have: passion and values that align with LOROS, strong leadership & management skills, a proven background of Fundraising & relationship management as well as Communications & Marketing knowledge. You will be committed to innovation and personal and professional development. 

The full prospectus for this role can be downloaded from our website.

Director of Fundraising

Location: Hammersmith, London (2 or 3 days per week in the office)
Hours: 37.5 per week
Salary: £75,000–£80,000 per annum
Reporting to: Chief Executive
Term: Permanent

Aquilas is delighted to be partnering with The Honeypot Children’s Charity to recruit a visionary Director of Fundraising to lead the organisation into its next phase of growth and impact.

About Honeypot:

For over 30 years, Honeypot has supported young carers aged 5–12 across the UK, providing respite and learning breaks alongside a holistic range of services. We create safe, nurturing environments where children facing demanding home responsibilities can thrive and reach their full potential.

Our work supports children caring for a sick or disabled parent or sibling through ongoing, tailored services including respite and educational breaks, wellbeing grants, healthy eating and nutrition support, and pastoral care. We focus on early intervention and work in partnership with more than 130 referral organisations to provide sustained support for up to eight years, depending on individual need.

About the role:

As a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, the Director of Fundraising will lead and deliver ambitious fundraising strategies, grow income streams, strengthen partnerships, and secure sustainable funding to support Honeypot’s vital work. The successful candidate will bring proven fundraising leadership experience, strong relationship-building skills, and a genuine passion for improving outcomes for young carers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and deliver the fundraising strategy
• Lead, manage, and inspire the fundraising team
• Build and maintain relationships with major donors, corporates, and grant-makers
• Ensure compliance and best practice in fundraising
• Grow income through Charity of the Year partnerships

Person Specication:

• Proven track record in income generation
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Charity sector experience (desirable)

To Apply:

To receive a candidate pack or arrange a confidential conversation, please contact:

Kieran McGorrian, Head of Not for Profit Appointments, Aquilas (contact details in candidate pack)

Applications close 5pm Monday 5th January 

This new role at Young Sounds UK will lead on securing grant income from and coordinating relationships with Trusts and Foundations. This will include identifying and researching funders, submitting compelling applications and completing timely and accurate reports.

You'll need to be comfortable with managing budgets, using CRMs, and demonstrating our impact through writing case studies that bring our work to life. You'll also need to have excellent communication and relationship building skills, and be organised, flexible and with a great attention to detail.

We're looking for someone who has at least three years experience of fundraising in a charity, especially if they’ve focused on fundraising from Trusts and Foundations, and who is looking for an opportunity to take the next step in their career.

For full information on this role, including key responsibilities and person specification, please view the job pack.

The closing date for applications is Monday 19 January 2026 at 12 noon.

About Young Sounds UK 

Young Sounds UK exists because musical talent is everywhere but opportunity isn’t: family finances and other obstacles too often get in the way. We’re here to change this in two key ways:

• We support young musicians from low-income families with funding and other help 
• We support music education through training, advocacy and research.

Established in 1998 we work across genres and across the UK. Our four programme areas are: 

• Discover: training teachers in how to spot young people’s musical potential 
• Connect: targeting and sustaining young people’s emerging talent through strategic support
• Thrive: funding young talent UK wide through annual grants and tailor-made help for individual musicians
• Innovate: leading new thinking and action on talent development

International Mission to Jewish People (IMJP) is a faith-driven organisation with a nearly 200-year history of sharing the Good News of Jesus with Jewish people across the UK, USA, and beyond. In this next chapter of growth and digital development, IMJP are strengthening their fundraising team to support a bold vision for international impact.

We're partnering with IMJP to recruit a proactive and strategic Head of Fundraising to lead the organisation’s income generation across individual giving, digital acquisition, trusts, legacies, and appeals. This is a hands-on leadership role, offering the opportunity to build and deliver a refreshed fundraising strategy that will underpin IMJP’s future.

As a key member of the Head Office team, you will work closely with the CEO, lead a small internal communications team, and coordinate the work of external consultants and international fundraising partners. With systems now in place to scale digital fundraising in both the UK and US, the focus is on ensuring operational delivery and deepening supporter engagement through insight, creativity, and clear strategic direction.

We are looking for someone who can:

• Lead the development and delivery of multichannel fundraising campaigns
• Oversee digital acquisition strategies and ensure CRM systems are fully integrated and optimised
• Manage donor journeys and stewardship, with a particular focus on mid-level givers
• Inspire and develop a small team while collaborating with global partners and external agencies
• Contribute to IMJP’s broader vision and communications strategy as part of the senior leadership

If you would like an informal conversation, please contact Adam Stacey, Managing Director at Charisma Charity Recruitment.

Applications should be submitted via the Charisma website, including a CV and supporting statement. Please see the candidate pack for full details.

All applicants must be wholeheartedly committed to the aims, ethos, and values of IMJP. This post is subject to an Occupational Requirement that the post holder is a practising Christian, under Part 1 of Schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010.

Location: Eynsham, Oxfordshire (Hybrid – ideally 2 days a week in the office)

Closing date: 8 January 2026

First stage interviews with IMJP (online): 15/16 January 2026

Second stage interviews (in-person): w/c 19 January 2026