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The Forest of Avon is looking for a capable and proactive Funding and Impact Manager to coordinate and manage our income generation activities. This is an exciting role with real purpose, helping us build a sustainable funding future that supports our mission and delivers long-lasting benefit across the Forest of Avon area.
The Forest of Avon is one of England’s Community Forests and an independent charity. We work mainly across Bristol, Bath and North-East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire. We are growing our work and impact through implementing the Forest of Avon Plan, Tree and Woodland Strategy for the West of England, delivering our multi-million-pound tree planting and woodland creation programme ‘Trees for Climate’, as well as delivering many other projects in tree and woodland management, skills, health and wellbeing.
In March 2025, we won the bid for the new national forest - the Western Forest, receiving £7.5m over 5 years to deliver 2,500 hectares. The Western Forest is led by and hosted within the Forest of Avon. This role will coordinate with the Western Forest team on the elements that apply within the Forest of Avon.
The expertise within the Forest of Avon is developed and we have been successful in multiple bids. This role will build on this work being instrumental in coordinating the charity’s varied fundraising efforts, these include grant applications for capital projects and unrestricted income, corporate donations and individual giving. They will play a key role in developing a funding plan that supports the Forest of Avon objectives. They will coordinate priorities across the team, bringing together information to build a pipeline of funding opportunity.
Job Description
Key elements of the role include:
1. To develop and implement a successful funding strategy to grow our non-government funding across multiple income streams, in particular unrestricted income, to achieve impact
2. To build and nurture excellent working relationships with prospective funders
3. To lead on grant applications, working with the team, securing funds
4. To assess existing income streams and to explore new income streams
5. To support the development of communication assets and organise events to highlight funding appeals
6. To keep up to date on the latest developments within the environmental/ community funding landscape
7. To be the connection into any fundraising network of partnerships for example England’s Community Forests, Western Forest, West of England Nature Partnership
Please send a CV and a written statement of your experience addressing the personal specification by Monday 4th August at 5pm - Please view PDF attached or visit the careers section on our website for full job description and details on how to apply.
Interviews are planned to take place the week commencing 18th August (subject to change). Applications will be anonymised prior to shortlisting.
We are England's Community Forest for the West of England, now hosting the Western Forest, England's first new national forest!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Do you love databases and have experience working with IUCN Red List data?
If so, this is the role for you!
Day-to-day you will manage the SHOAL database as the person responsible for collecting, collating and presenting the data relevant to all of SHOAL’s activities, partners, programmes and projects.
The primary set of data you will be managing is the SHOAL 1,000 Fishes Database. This is a database of more than 2,000 fish species that will require constant updates on their conservation status from experts and partners.
You will be a key person in collaborating with potentially hundreds of partners across the world to ensure that our database of priority species adequately reflects the action on the ground for each species.
To stand out you will bring your passion for conservation to the overlooked issue of the freshwater biodiversity crisis. You will be comfortable working in a small team, be self-motivated, and able to work independently, with a willingness to learn and adapt. Your interpersonal and communication skills in holding external relationships set you apart.
If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you.
Closing date: 28th July 2025 12 noon
First stage interviews (Zoom): W/C 4th August 2025
Second stage interviews (Zoom): W/C 11th August 2025
Synchronicity Earth’s mission is clear: we blend passion and action to provide safe havens for endangered species, support communities living in harmony with nature, and turn conservation into a worldwide effort. By joining, you're not just taking part; you're weaving your own story into a future that's brighter and sustainable for all.
We understand that life sometimes takes unexpected turns, and we welcome candidates who may have taken a career break. Your unique experiences and fresh perspective will only enhance our team's diversity and strengthen our ability to tackle the complex challenges facing our planet. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds for this role, particularly non-graduates, and are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements.
Candidates from Black, Asian, and Minority-Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds and people with disabilities who meet the criteria (in the section of the job description headed ‘What you will bring to the team’) and opt-in to our Guaranteed Interview Scheme will enter the first recruitment stage. You can find more information in the Guaranteed Interview Scheme and Recruitment Process document.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Our client is one of the UK’s largest independent funders, awarding £100 million annually to charities across the UK. Our grant-making supports initiatives in health, welfare, education, the arts, and heritage.
The founder's legacy is rooted in a belief in a healthy, compassionate society—one that cares for the vulnerable, broadens opportunity, and enriches life through creativity and cultural engagement. The trust takes a broad, strategic, and relational approach to philanthropy, remaining agile and responsive while grounded in personal values.
Prospectus is delighted to be working with our client to recruit a Grants Officer to join the team based in shared offices in Stroud near Gloucester.
The role:
We are seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Grants Officer to support the delivery of our grant-making programme in Gloucestershire. Working from a shared office space in Stroud, you will collaborate closely with our Gloucestershire-based Trustee and the wider London-based team.
This is a varied and rewarding role focused on grant proposal assessment and due diligence—including the review of organisational and project finances, evaluation of community need, and analysis of grant outputs and long-term impact. This person will be instrumental in ensuring our grant-making processes are smooth, transparent, and effective.
The person:
The successful candidate will have substantial experience of managing, assessing and monitoring grants in addition to strong administration and project coordination skills. This person will be highly organised, an excellent communicator and will have strong IT skills including MS Office products (especially Word and Excel) in addition to being comfortable using databases and digital tools. Able to manage tasks independently whilst being a supportive and collaborative team player, this person will have a friendly and professional approach and will share in the values and mission of The Julia Rausing Trust.
Working closely with a locally based Trustee, this is a fantastic opportunity for a person who has solid experience in the charity sector and a genuine interest in the work of the trust, to make a real and lasting contribution to its charitable aims.
The ILC is looking for an organised Events and Communications Officer to help engage the right people to deliver its mission of addressing the challenges and opportunities of longevity and ageing. You’ll lead the coordination of ILC’s events programme, including our flagship annual Future of Ageing conference, while supporting external affairs and stakeholder engagement across the UK and internationally.
Working closely with colleagues and project leads, you’ll ensure the smooth running of our events from planning to evaluation, deliver impactful content and communications, and help strengthen our influence through targeted engagement with policymakers, industry leaders and funders. You’ll also play a key role in improving our internal processes and digital presence, including overseeing website content and supporting ILC’s place in global policy influence and convenorship.
This is an exciting opportunity for a communications professional with experience in event delivery, stakeholder engagement and content creation to make a real impact.
We want you to help us provoke conversations and discussions about the impact of longevity on society, and what happens next.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Advocacy Project Manager
Join Mind in Tower Hamlets, Newham, and Redbridge as our Advocacy Project Manager to lead our Tower Hamlets Advocacy Service. You’ll oversee a skilled team, build strong partnerships, ensure contract targets are met, and embed co-production and inclusivity in everything you do.
Location: Tower Hamlets
Salary: £40,000
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
Contract: 12 month FTC - potential to become permanent
Key Responsibilities:
• Manage day-to-day operations and performance of our Tower Hamlets advocacy service.
• Ensure contract targets and KPIs are met, including monitoring and reporting.
• Supervise, support and develop advocacy staff and volunteers.
• Champion co-production and culturally sensitive service design.
• Build strong partnerships with commissioners, health, and community organisations.
• Contribute to service development and funding opportunities.
About You:
• Qualified advocate (National Advocacy Qualification).
• Experience managing advocacy or support services, preferably in mental health.
• Skilled in staff supervision, service performance, and stakeholder engagement.
• Committed to anti-racist and inclusive practices.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
Why join us?
We are a dynamic, inclusive charity affiliated with national Mind, committed to empowering diverse communities and transforming mental health support.
Apply now to lead with purpose and make lasting impact.
Closing date: Monday 28th July at 9am
Interview date: Wednesday 30th July
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, especially those with lived experience.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Brain Tumour Charity is leading the way in research, support, and advocacy for everyone affect by brain tumours. Our mission is simple but urgent: to accelerate a cure for brain tumours and improve life for everyone affected by this devastating disease.
We’re looking for an experienced, dynamic and proactive Senior Brand and Marketing Officer to become a key member of our growing Marketing department. With a strong background in account management, you'll play a central role in managing a variety of marketing projects and campaigns across the organisation, acting as the key point of contact between internal teams and the marketing function. You’ll also work closely with the Brand and Marketing Manager to take our brand to new heights.
This role is perfect for someone who thrives on building relationships, delivering impactful campaigns, and ensuring stakeholders feel supported and understood, all while helping us achieve our mission of going further, faster to find a cure.
WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR:
A strategic and highly organised brand and marketing professional who can offer effective stakeholder management, build collaborative relationships and ultimately deliver marketing campaigns that will make a difference.
There is a real opportunity to make a significant impact on not only our internal ways of working and our account management process, but also to be a part of a very exciting brand development programme working with a whole host of experts in their field.
While a passion for our cause is essential, charity experience is not needed to excel in this role. Compassion is essential, and experience of working with people in highly sensitive situations would be advantageous.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Lead the Marketing department’s account management approach to campaigns and projects across The Charity, responding to briefs and co-ordinating communication between internal clients and Marketing colleagues
- Provide exceptional stakeholder management, building strong relationships and boosting the reputation and profile of the marketing function across The Charity
- Identify opportunities to streamline marketing processes and improve collaboration across the teams
- Support the Brand & Marketing Manager in developing and implementing new internal ways of working in promoting organisational alignment in its approach to external communications
- Take the lead on The Charity’s well-established signs and symptoms campaign, working with our media-buying agency to agree approaches to paid advertisements
- Track perceptions and awareness of The Charity’s brand -regularly reporting on the impact of previous marketing activities, influencing future decisions through insights and ensuring the external agency is providing value and worth
- Support the Marketing Officer to provide exceptional client management for internal and external stakeholders
- Manage and maintain the Marketing department’s Service Level Agreements, ensuring internal clients understand them and factor them into their project plans, and that timeframes and deadlines are being adhered to both within and outside of the department
- Act as a brand guardian in all internal and external communications, advising other teams on best practice and ensuring all outputs are consistent with The Charity’s brand guidelines
- Support the Brand & Marketing Manager with The Charity’s brand development programme and brand marketing campaigns
The Brain Tumour Charity is the world’s leading brain tumour charity and the largest dedicated funder of research into brain tumours globally.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Youth Focus NW (YFNW) proudly supports and develops Youth Work across the North West and beyond.
We believe in the power of Youth Work to improve lives.
We collaborate with local and national organisations to improve youth work practice, develop policy, and promote youth voice opportunities.
We nurture youth work practice and create networks, broker partnerships and open up opportunities for young people and organisations to work together. Our youth voice work gives young people opportunities to make a difference individually, locally, regionally, nationally and internationally.
We are looking for an experienced and passionate Business Support Officer to bolster our work.
Duties include the following:
- Manage calendars, scheduling meetings, and coordinating travel arrangements.
- Prepare reports, presentations, and other documents for executive review.
- Assist in organising and participating in events, workshops and focus groups.
- Input and analyse data, maintain accurate records and produce reports.
- Support the development of team systems and processes to ensure efficiency, quality, and cost effectiveness, including the effective management of administrative resources,where applicable.
- Support the Business Manager with financial tasks, including budget monitoring,invoicing, and payment processing.
- Support the Leaning & Development Manager with internal and external training coordination, monitoring and reporting.
- Act as a point of contact for internal and external stakeholders.
- Ensure the office base is well-organised and equipped with necessary resources.
Benefits include:
- Flexible Working
- Training and development
- Contributory Pension Scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Free parking at the office
- 25 days Annual Leave plus an additional day off on your birthday & 3 days for festive closure
Further duties and person specification can be found in the attached recruitment pack
To improve the lives of young people in the North West of England by providing opportunities for them to engage and become active citizens.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Prospectus are delighted to working exclusively with our client in their search for a Senior Finance Officer.
The organisation is a leading local conservation charity dedicated to protecting and restoring nature, inspiring people to connect with wildlife, and tackling the climate and biodiversity crises. The charity manages nature reserves, delivers habitat restoration projects, and advocates for wildlife across counties.
This Senior Finance Officer role is available on a permanent contract and full-time basis. The salary banding for this role is between £35,000-£38,500, dependent on level of experience. This is also a hybrid role where they would like the postholder to attend the Leicestershire office 3 days a week.
The charity are looking for a self-motivated and communicative finance professional to support with ensuring smooth running of financial operations and support with decision making. You will also ensure to maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with relevant charity, financial, and tax regulations.
You will prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports for senior management and trustees. You will monitor budgets and forecasts, process invoices, expenditure, and bank reconciliations. You will manage and maintain the Trust’s finance system (Sage). You will look to continuously evolve financial processes and procedures. You will also support with the administration of restricted funds, grants, and project budgets, including reporting to funders.
To be successful in this role, you will be AAT qualified or part-qualified ACCA/CIMA, or equivalent finance qualification. You will have experience in a similar finance role, ideally in the charity or non-profit sector. You will have a strong working knowledge of accounting software (e.g. Sage, Xero, or similar packages). You will also have demonstrable experience using Microsoft Excel and excellent attention to detail.
You will have an understanding of charity finance, in particular restricted and unrestricted funding. You will be a strong communicator, who can work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders and present financial information in a clear manner.
Desirably, you will have experience supporting financial reporting for externally funded projects (e.g. National Lottery Heritage Fund). You will also have knowledge of SORP and charity accounting standards.
At Prospectus, we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, or pregnancy/maternity.
We are reviewing applications for this position on a rolling basis, so please submit your application as soon as possible, to ensure you do not miss out!
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SEEAC is hiring a Welfare Support Officer (full-time or 4 days/week, 6-month maternity cover) to join our small, dedicated team supporting members of East and Southeast Asian communities in the UK.
SEEAC is a non-profit organisation that provides community-based support, especially to migrants, refugees and others facing marginalisation.
This role provides vital welfare advice, casework, and safeguarding support, including for those affected by hate crimes.
We're looking for someone with 3+ years’ experience in community or non-profit work, strong knowledge of UK welfare systems, and fluency in English and at least one ESEA language.
Key Responsibilities
- Promote and champion welfare within the community
- Provide confidential and objective casework advocacy for service users
- Safeguard the rights of survivors and witnesses of hate crimes, discrimination, and exploitation
- Administer SEEAC’s free mental health support services
- Offer welfare advice and emotional support tailored to individual needs
- Signpost service users to relevant external welfare and specialist support services
- Conduct proactive research into available support services beyond SEEAC's remit
- Maintain confidentiality, data protection, and safeguarding practices at all times
Qualifications
- Minimum 3 years' professional or volunteer experience in community/non-profit settings, particularly in social justice
- Proven ability to communicate clearly, listen actively, and solve problems
- Knowledge of UK welfare systems and external support networks
- Experience managing casework databases and contributing to project budgeting
- Fluent in English and at least one ESEA (East and Southeast Asian) language
- Strong sense of responsibility, with commitment to safeguarding and confidentiality
Preferred Qualities
- Experience working with ESEA or other racialised/migrant/minoritised communities
- Familiarity with ESEA cultures and issues affecting these communities
- Exceptional interpersonal skills; able to build trust quickly with diverse stakeholders
- Lived experience related to migration, asylum, or refugee backgrounds is encouraged
Benefits
£29,120 - £30,576 per annum FTE (full-time equivalent) pro rata plus pension contribution. Flexible homework is offered in a hybrid setting, with in-person work based at the SEEAC office in East London. To create a better collaboration with other staff members, SEEAC, however, require all staff members to work in the office or on-site occasionally as required. Opportunities for skills development training are offered. This is a 6-month fixed-term contract, on a full-time or 4-days/week part-time (0.8 FTE) basis, for a September start. SEEAC’s full-time is 5 days per week (35hrs per week).
How to apply
If you would like to join our growing team, please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining what you can bring to this role. Applications should be titled ‘Welfare Support Officer’. The closing date for applications is Sunday, 20th July, 2025.
SEEAC strives to work to make our society where Southeast and East Asian migrants and their communities are equal members of the UK society and enjoy
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Join a team which leverages media, legal and data-driven expertise to strengthen independent journalism, enable access to the law and promote responsible business. The Thomson Reuters Foundation is the corporate foundation of Thomson Reuters, the global news and information services company. As an independent charity, registered in the UK and the USA, we aim to foster free, fair and informed societies by harnessing the power of the media, the law and data intelligence. We do this by informing, empowering and equipping key actors working in our areas of focus so that their decisions can have a positive impact on people, society and the environment. Our unique combination of media and legal expertise enables us to deliver targeted capacity-building programmes, research, news, legal support and convenings that support our mission. Together, we can shape a prosperous planet where no one is left behind.
TrustLaw
TrustLaw is the global pro bono service of the Thomson Reuters Foundation. As the world’s leading pro bono legal service, TrustLaw helps high-impact civil society organisations, social enterprises, and independent media to grow, streamline their operations and navigate complex laws and regulations by connecting them with free legal assistance from the best law firms and corporate legal teams around the world. We also deliver groundbreaking legal research on key social and policy issues that our members use to support their advocacy and law reform efforts, and deliver innovative capacity-building workshops.
The Foundation is recruiting a dynamic Senior Legal Officer to help expand, strengthen and innovate our TrustLaw programme in the Europe, Middle East and North Africa (EMENA) region. Reporting to the Senior Legal Programme Manager, EMENA, and working closely with the regional Programme Manager and Officer, the Senior Legal Officer will manage legal pro bono projects from TrustLaw’s community of civil society organisations, social enterprises and independent media organisations, and support the team on thought leadership initiatives.
About the Role
As a Senior Legal Officer at Thomson Reuters, you will:
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Scoping legal pro bono requests from our community of civil society organisations, social enterprises and independent media organisations so that the requests clearly explain the legal needs for lawyers to advise on.
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Managing pro bono requests, including connecting the pro bono client with lawyers, collecting feedback and following up with the parties involved.
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Designing, scoping and overseeing cross-border legal research projects, tools, resources and other content that address the most critical social and advocacy needs facing our members.
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Proactive supporting of TrustLaw’s regional portfolio of law firms, corporations and other key stakeholders in EMENA to ensure TrustLaw regional quality and growth metrics are met.
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Actively pursuing and cultivating relationships with law firms to secure their commitment to pro bono projects, employing persuasive communication strategies to highlight the impactful role they play in advancing social and environmental objectives through TrustLaw initiatives.
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Administering the service, for example through inputting into databases, planners, and trackers, running Salesforce reports, ensuring members have up-to-date contact information, inputting into quarterly reports, responding to requests for information, etc. in a timely manner.
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Contributing to the TrustLaw global annual strategy, and supporting the implementation of a regional strategy to expand and activate TrustLaw membership, ensuring we serve the best NGOs, social enterprises and independent media organisations, as well as the strongest law firms and corporate in-house legal teams.
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Executing a robust communications, engagement and outreach strategy that includes member events and promotion of TrustLaw publications.
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Maintaining a high profile in EMENA by attending, supporting and coordinating events for TrustLaw and the Thomson Reuters Foundation, including by speaking publicly on our work at panels, roundtables, panel discussions, workshops, trainings, conferences or other speaking engagements.
About You
You are a fit for the role of Senior Legal Officer if your background includes:
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Legal experience (preferably with at least 1 year post qualification experience) working either in a law firm, in-house legal team or non-profit organisation.
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A good understanding of the legal and NGO sectors in EMENA (and, in particular, the UK), and an understanding of the challenges and opportunities that pro bono opportunities bring to law firms and legal teams;
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Experience of project management or co-ordination is highly favourable.
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Excellent time management and organisational skills including the ability to effectively and independently manage multiple matters and projects in a fast-paced environment.
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Excellent research, drafting and analytical skills, with strong attention to detail.
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Excellent interpersonal and communication skills – able to establish and maintain positive working relationships internally and externally with people from a wide variety of cultures and backgrounds.
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Being ambitious, dynamic, and creative.
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Experience in Salesforce would be favourable, experience working with databases essential.
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Experience organising events or trainings would be favourable.
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Fluency in English, other languages favourable (e.g. French, Spanish, German, Arabic).
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Willingness to travel internationally.
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Pre-existing right to work in the UK.
This is a full-time role based in London, with a minimum of two days in our office in Canary Wharf. The salary is relative to the local charitable sector and will be commensurate with experience.
How to Apply
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The deadline for applications is 11July 2025. However, applications will be considered on a rolling basis until the post is filled.
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To apply for this position, send your CV and cover letter in English, describing how you meet the specifications for this role, what you bring to it, and your availability to start. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.
What’s in it For You?
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Global Perspective and Impact: Interested in working for a dynamic global organization with a focus on social impact? With hubs all over the world from Bangkok to Madrid to Rio de Janeiro, join a truly international team with a shared goal of helping to build societies around the world that are free, fair, and informed.
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Unique Approach: Our expertise in media and the law is world class. We combine the power of both to address the critical issues faced by humanity.
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Our Relevance: With a focus on advancing media freedom, fostering more inclusive economies and promoting human rights, our work has never been more needed than right now.
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Industry Competitive Benefits: We offer competitive salary packages and market-leading benefits.
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Learning & Development: We are dedicated to the continual professional development of our employees and offer access to both in-house and external training opportunities.
About Thomson Reuters Foundation
The Thomson Reuters Foundation is corporate foundation of Thomson Reuters, the global news and information services company. As an independent charity, registered in the UK and the USA, we work to advance media freedom, foster more inclusive economies, and promote human rights. Through news, media development, free legal assistance and convening initiatives, we combine our unique media and legal services to drive systemic change.
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PLEASE NOTE - Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. To apply, please send your CV and a well thought through covering letter (in one document please) detailing how you would develop the fundraising function and why your experience aligns with the role. Think of the cover letter as a fundraising approach based on the role spec and sell your skills and the value you will add! The cover letter should be no more than 2 A4 pages
Join our team and help power change in your local community.
Role: Fundraising Officer
Location: Hybrid (home-based with occasional travel to Ely and surrounding areas)
Hours: Full-time 37.5 hours/week
Salary: £27,000–£32,000 (depending on experience)
Contract: : Initial fixed-term 12 months (with potential to extend if targets are achieved)
Do you have a passion for making a difference? Are you a natural communicator, fundraiser, or relationship builder? We want to hear from you.
Ely Foodbank is a small, dynamic charity working to tackle hardship in our local communities. We don’t just provide emergency food—we also help people access financial support, essential non-food items, and advice services through our Hardship Fund.
We’re looking for a proactive and organised Fundraising Officer to help us grow and diversify our income. You’ll work across a range of fundraising activities—grant applications, individual giving, events, digital campaigns, and corporate support—helping us build sustainable funding so we can support more people in need.
Why work with us?
- Flexible hours and hybrid working
- Supportive, purpose-driven team
- Opportunity to shape a new role and make real impact
Job Description
About Ely Foodbank:
Ely Foodbank is committed to supporting people facing hardship in our communities. While we are best known for our emergency food support, we are expanding our work to include financial resilience, advice services, and our Hardship Fund which helps clients with non-food essentials.
As a small, dynamic and growing charity, we are seeking a proactive and creative Fundraising Officer who can help us develop and deliver a diverse and sustainable fundraising strategy.
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Job Purpose
The Fundraising Officer will lead on generating income from a wide variety of sources, including community fundraising, individual giving, grant applications, events, and corporate partnerships. This role will play a key part in securing the funds needed to support our expanding services and help us meet growing demand.
Key Responsibilities:
Income Generation & Relationship Building
- Develop and deliver creative fundraising initiatives across various income streams (grants, individuals, events, corporates, community groups).
- Research and apply for funding from local trusts, foundations, and statutory sources.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with supporters, funders, local businesses, and community organisations.
- Manage stewardship journeys to retain donors and encourage repeat giving.
- Create supporter journeys that encourage long-term relationships and increased giving.
Event Planning & Campaign Delivery
- Plan and deliver Ely Foodbank-led events and manage supporter involvement.
- Support third-party fundraising activities and provide fundraising toolkits.
- Attend community fairs, school assemblies, and local events to promote fundraising.
- Coordinate annual fundraising campaigns in line with Ely Foodbank’s calendar.
- Coordinate local fundraising events and campaigns including challenge events, seasonal campaigns, and third-party events.
- Provide support and guidance to community fundraisers and volunteers.
- Represent Ely Foodbank at local events, talks, and networking meetings.
Supporter & Community Engagement
- Build partnerships with schools, churches, businesses, and local groups.
- Deliver inspiring presentations and talks about the foodbank’s work.
- Support and recognise volunteers and fundraising champions in the community.
-- Use fundraising platforms (e.g., LocalGiving) to facilitate giving and track results.
- Identify opportunities for digital innovation in fundraising (e.g., QR codes, virtual events).
Administration & Compliance
- Ensure all supporter and donation data is accurately recorded and stored in line with GDPR.
- Track income, provide financial reports, and support gift aid processes.
- Liaise with finance colleagues to ensure proper reconciliation of donations.
- Monitor fundraising KPIs and adapt strategies based on performance insights.
Organisational Contribution
- Collaborate with colleagues across the foodbank to identify funding needs.
- Contribute to the development of the annual fundraising strategy and budgeting.
- Represent Ely Foodbank at local networking and sector events.
- Stay up to date with fundraising trends, regulations, and training opportunities.
Digital Fundraising & Communications
- Create engaging fundraising content for email, website, and social media to drive online donations.
- Use tools such as JustGiving, Localgiving or other digital platforms to facilitate giving.
- Collaborate with CEO and colleagues to promote campaigns and celebrate supporter impact.
Monitoring, Reporting & Administration
- Maintain accurate records of donors, supporters, and income using CRM software (Monday).
- Monitor KPIs and report on fundraising progress to the CEO and Board.
- Ensure all fundraising activities are compliant with regulations and best practice (e.g. GDPR, Fundraising Code of Practice).
Person Specification:
Essential Skills & Experience
- Demonstrable experience of fundraising or relevant transferable skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organisational and project management skills.
- Proven ability to build relationships with donors, supporters, and external partners.
- Confident with digital tools including social media and CRM systems.
- Self-motivated, proactive, and collaborative.
- Alignment with Ely Foodbank’s mission and values.
Desirable Skills & Experience
- Experience with corporate, trust and grant fundraising.
- Experience in community fundraising or donor engagement.
- Knowledge of fundraising compliance and GDPR.
- Familiarity with CRM databases and digital platforms.
- Driving licence and access to a car.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This opportunity is ideal for someone who thrives on coordination, is highly organised, and has a solid understanding of Board support, minute-taking and cross-team collaboration.
Key responsibilities include:
- Coordinating the full cycle of Trustee and Committee meetings, including scheduling, agenda planning, and paper distribution
- Taking high-quality and accurate minutes and tracking actions to ensure follow-up
- Supporting governance and compliance processes, including maintaining the risk register and statutory records
- Contributing to the planning, monitoring, and reporting of strategic and project delivery across the organisation
- Supporting ad hoc projects and events, including staff conferences and trustee engagement activities
- Acting as a point of contact for trustee-related queries and supporting induction and development processes
We are looking for someone with:
- Significant experience supporting board and committee governance
- Proven ability to take and manage high-quality minutes and meeting outputs
- Experience working with stakeholders at all levels, including senior leadership and trustees
- Excellent organisation, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities
- Strong communication skills and confidence using Microsoft Office and CRM tools (such as Salesforce)
- A collaborative, adaptable approach and a commitment to inclusive working practices
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.
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Hours: Full Time (37.5 hours per week)
Location: Brightspace, Ipswich with blended home working
Salary: £60,000 per annum
Start date: As soon as possible
About us
Community Action Suffolk (CAS) is the county’s infrastructure organisation for the Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise (VCFSE) sector. We exist to ensure our sector, and its volunteers are supported, safe and sustainable and that our communities are active and resilient.
Our values of collaborative, enabling, person centre, responsive and trusted are the golden thread which runs through who we are and how we operate, and we aim to make them real every day.
About the role
Community Action Suffolk has an exciting new vacancy to support the Chief Executive drive forward its vision and services.
We are looking to recruit a strategic leader as the Chief Operating Officer.
As part of the Executive Team this role will provide strategic leadership across the charity and subsidiary companies operations.
The successful candidate will have a passion for the VCFSE sector and champion community action and volunteering. You will be an excellent communicator at all levels, able to write and speak persuasively to a diverse range of groups. You will provide inspiration and strategic leadership, enabling and supporting all parts of Community Action Suffolk to successfully engage in delivering its strategic objectives. You will need to be driven, pro-active, flexible and resourceful, and capable of embracing change with open arms.
Contributing to the implementation of CAS’s core strategy, annual budget, business plan and strategic priorities, you will be responsible for leading and motivating staff, and will work with the Deputy Director of Operations and Business Development to support provision across the county and generate sustainable forms of income. You will be expected to continually and ambitiously seek further funds to support our priorities and help develop CAS as the ‘go to’ organisation for the VCFSE sector in Suffolk.
You will foster a culture of accountability, transparency, and high performance ensuring alignment between functions to improve collaboration and drive results and will identify operational risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure business continuity.
You will be a natural influencer with the ability to persuade, guide and motivate. Innovation plays a significant role in everything we do at CAS and your ideas will play a pivotal role in CAS’s future. In addition to deputising for the Chief Executive when required, you will also need to be able to work operationally to support the wider management team problem solving and dealing with issues, obstacles and opportunities as they arise. So, if you are ready for a challenge, enjoy accountability and have plenty of ideas we welcome your application.
We are a friendly organisation, committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive culture in all that we do, and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We aim to create a workplace which is welcoming, fair, and inclusive, where people can be themselves and contribute to our vision and values.
We are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments individuals may require in the recruitment process, or on commencement of post.
For more information, please visit our website.
What we offer
You will work within a reputable charity which offers its employees benefits which include:
· Blended working where role allows
· Flexible working options to support work/life balance
· 33 days increasing to a maximum 36 (FTE) annual holiday which includes an allowance for bank holidays
· Up to 4% matched pension contribution
· 2 days pro rata volunteering days to support volunteering in Suffolk
· Staff Discounts Scheme for a range of retailers including; shopping, holidays, insurance, eating out and health and leisure activities
· Company Sick Pay Scheme
· Continued Professional Development for job related development
· Family Friendly policies and practices
· Tailored induction
Closing date: Applications for this role will be reviewed and considered on an ongoing basis until the role is filled. Interviews will be arranged according to availability. The final closing date for applications is 9am on Monday 28th July 2025.
We therefore encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment, as we reserve the right to close this job listing once a successful candidate is appointed.
Interviews: First stage interviews will take place throughout July, with a second stage interview day in August.Upon submitting your application, a receipt will be issued and you will hear within 7 days if you have been selected for the first stage interview to arrange a mutually convenient time.Due to anticipated volume of applications, if you do not hear from us within this timeframe, please assume you have not been successful.
Community Action Suffolk’s mission is to strengthen and champion community action in Suffolk by supporting the VCFSE sector

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We are looking to recruit a Learning and Engagement Officer (SEN) to join our team based in London. You will join us on a full-time, permanent basis. In return, you will receive a competitive salary of £32,480.03 per annum.
This is a Hybrid role.
The Royal Air Force Museum is a national museum, a Government non-departmental public body (NDPB) and a registered charity, with two sister sites at London and Midlands. Our purpose is to share the RAF story, past, present and future – using the stories of its people and our collections in order to engage, inform and inspire. Our Vision is to inspire everyone with the RAF story – the people who shape it and its place in our lives.
We have two public sites (London and Midlands) and a stored collection (Stafford). Our trading company and active fundraising supplement Grant in Aid which comes through the Ministry of Defence.
The Royal Air Force Museum is a Carbon Literate organisation and as such promotes Carbon Literacy.
Purpose of the Learning and Engagement Officer role:
As our Learning and Engagement Officer,
Key responsibilities of our Learning and Engagement Officer include:
- Deliver daily programmed activities encompassing both formal and informal learning
- Develop Learning and Engagement (L&E) activities and resources for both formal and informal learners of all ages and abilities
- Ensure administration and organisation of all L&E activities is developed and delivered to a high standard, on time and within budget
- Lead on Museum-initiated or partner events as required
- Lead on term-time provision for the under-fives
- Support the development and delivery of a high standard of visitor experience
- Be fully active in the research, development and delivery of all elements of Learning and Engagement activities on site, offsite and online. This will include public demonstrations and presentations, class facilitation and tours
- Keep up to date with developments in the National Curriculum and with the Learning and Engagement provision in other museums
- In a manner consistent with the Museum’s shared values, work with L&E staff and volunteers and with staff and volunteers across departments to create or support innovative and engaging activities and resources which reduce barriers to learning
- Assist with the processing of L&E team bookings, producing accurate timetables for school activities and other events
- Collate data and report as required on areas including performance, targets and individual key tasks. Assist with research and evaluation projects
- Consult with schools and other partners to ensure the Museum is meeting their need.
Provide suitable feedback mechanisms, collate feedback, identify areas for improvement and
ensure ‘lessons learned’ are shared with colleagues - Provide effective, timely reporting both in writing and through presentations and discussion as required
- Maintain relevant pages of the Museum website, produce promotional materials as required and contribute to the Museum’s social media output
- Monitor the availability of consumable resources, ensuring supplies are ordered in good time
- Assume devolved responsibility for budget management when required
- Contribute actively to risk management for the department
- Contribute to staff and volunteer training and development programmes.
- Lead on Special Educational Needs (SEN) related activities whilst fully participating in all other areas of the teams’ work
What we are looking for in our Learning and Engagement Officer:
- Educated to first degree level or equivalent experience
- Demonstrable experience of developing and delivering formal or informal learning activities
- Experience of working with children
- Excellent verbal and written communication, and presentation skills
- Experience of developing accessible learning activities for SEN audiences
- Knowledge of current H&S regulation including Safeguarding
- Knowledge of / interest in the history and current role of the RAF
- Knowledge of the educational context in which museum learning takes place in the UK
- Knowledge of developments in and the potential of digital and online learning
- Excellent Microsoft Office software skills
Closing date for applications: 31 July 2025
Interviews will take place on: 12 August 2025
If you think you have what it takes and want to be part of this exciting journey, please visit the jobs page on our website for further information. Join us in delivering our purpose and achieving our vision, ensuring that the Royal Air Force’s story continues to enrich and inspire current and future generations. We would love to hear from you.
We are TDS. We were established in 2003 to operate tenancy deposit schemes across the UK and to provide dispute resolution services in relation to tenancy deposits. We now operate tenancy deposit schemes in England and Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland from our head office in Hemel Hempstead and our other offices in Glasgow and Belfast. In 2022 we also launched the New Homes Ombudsman Service. We are collaborative and forward-thinking with our colleagues and customers at the heart of everything we do. With our proven success, it is necessary to expand our team to ensure the services we offer continue to make a difference.
This is a full-time, permanent position, that will be based at our TDS office in Belfast. The successful candidate must be located in Northern Ireland and flexible working arrangements are available for the right candidate including hybrid and remote working options.
The purpose of the role is to embed and drive forward the TDS Group's Social Impact Framework, ensuring we maximise, measure, and communicate the social value created across all our activities, partnerships, and investments.
Some the key responsibilities include:social
- Coordinating social value-funded initiatives, ensuring delivery against agreed objectives and outcomes.
- Managing relationships with local funded organisations and stakeholders.
- Supporting the operational roll-out of the TDS Social Impact Framework across the Group.
- Tracking and reporting on progress and outcomes of social value initiatives.
- Engaging with internal and external stakeholders to advocate for social value.
- Leading the collation and presentation of impact stories, testimonials, and case studies to demonstrate the real-world outcomes of TDS social value work.
To be considered for this opportunity you must:
- Be educated to degree level in a relevant subject area.
- Have experience in social impact measurement, social value reporting, or outcomes monitoring.
- Demonstrate strong data literacy with proven skills in data analysis and reporting.
- Be confident working with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
- Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present impact through storytelling to non-technical audiences.
TDS offers a plethora of benefits inclusive of:
- 33 days holiday inc bank holidays
- BUPA Private healthcare
- BUPA Wellbeing cash plan
- Pension Scheme
- Additional day off for your birthday
- Plus many more!
If you have any questions or would like to find out more information, please feel free to contact me directly.
TDS is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion in our workforce and to be truly representative of all sections of society and our customers.
Please ensure you provide a cover letter along with your CV.
Help tenants, landlords, and agents deal with deposit protection and dispute resolution as quickly and easily as possible.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.