Communication manager jobs in Charing cross, greater london

Our dynamic, creative External Relations Team truly punches above it's weight when it comes to fundraising, events and communications. The External Engagement Officer will provide vital administrative and operational support across fundraising, events, and communications, such as event logistics, copywriting content, preparing social media posts.

We are excited for you to join us and make a meaningful contribution to our high-performing team.

Fundraising and Data Support

• Managing Contacts: Ensuring that up-to-date records are kept throughout our CRM (Salesforce)
• Financial Processing: Responsible for adding weekly bank donations onto Salesforce and working with the Finance Team to reconciling income and assist with gift processing
• Supporter Care: Lead on thanking supporters, specifically managing emails and cards 
• Legacy Administration: Assist with the administration of legacy giving, including thanking donors for pledges and gifts.
• Prospect Research: Support the Fundraising Manager in carrying out research into potential prospects and networks to help expand the Trust's reach.

Events - Logistics and Administration

• Guest Management: Support event logistics by using our CRM to manage all aspects of our events including guest lists, RSVPs, and creating name badges for attendees
• Box Office Function: Act as a point of contact for event booking enquiries and assist with seating plans
• On-site Support and post-event coordination

Communications and Digital Engagement

• Inbox Management ensuring timely and professional responses
• Social Media: Assist with digital engagement by managing DMs, replying to comments, and creating content.
• Print Advertising: Manage the logistics of print advertising

General / Team Support

• Inventory Management: Maintain an organized inventory of fundraising and event materials, such as banners, stationery, and merchandise
• Team Collaboration: Provide general administrative support to the ER team and contribute creative ideas for improving supporter care and donor engagement

This is an excellent opportunity to develop a broad range of skills and experience across comms, fundraising, events, marketing and press within a busy team. If you are a motivated individual who has some experience of working in communications or fundraising and can provide reliable, proactive support for our fundraising and communications activities who is also excited to lead on their own projects, we would love to hear from you.

We are looking for a candidate who is highly organized, technologically adept and curious, with a ‘can-do’ attitude who shares our commitment to supporting the clergy community.

Location:  Hybrid working - Part London office-based (E14) and part home working. The post holder will work a minimum of one day a week in the office. 

Salary: £46,750 per annum 

Hours: 35 hours per week 

Closing date: Tuesday 31 March 2026 at 10.00am 

Interview date: Monday 13 April in person with a possible second stage in person on Friday 17 April. 

This is a permanent role. 

Who we are looking for 

Breakthrough T1D is the UK’s leading type 1 diabetes charity, dedicated to funding research, advocating for change, and supporting the T1D community. A year into our exciting rebrand from JDRF to Breakthrough T1D, we’re looking for a Senior Corporate Partnerships Manager to help us build on this momentum.

Do you have a passion for building and driving mutually beneficial partnerships that can help drive forward breakthroughs in type 1 diabetes? The Senior Corporate Partnerships Manager role presents an opportunity to play a critical role in income and impact for our work here at Breakthrough T1D.You will oversee strategic partnerships with key industry partners who share our passion for a world without T1D.We’re looking for a confident relationship builder with experience and a touch of creative flair to build on our highly valued strong and long-established partnerships.We want to take these partnerships to another level in the years ahead and build further partnerships to accelerate progress for our mission.This role is a key member of the Fundraising & Engagement division and engages with senior colleagues across the organisation, within our international Breakthrough T1D community and also key partners.It’s an exciting time at Breakthrough T1D with a new and ambitious strategy and if you’d like to help make the next chapter a reality, we would love to hear from you. 

Experience required 

You’ll have previous experience of: 

• Extensive experience of either working in corporate fundraising, preferably in a new business environment, or working in a commercial marketing/sales position in a client facing role, preferably with knowledge of the medtech and pharmaceutical industries. 

• Experience of researching, prioritising and developing new strategic business partnership opportunities.

• Experience of achieving and exceeding new business income targets including developing individual corporate partnerships to the value of £100k+. 

About Breakthrough T1D 

Breakthrough T1D is the world’s leading charitable research funder into type 1 diabetes, improving lives until we find the cure. We are dedicated to our 400,000 strong type 1 community in the UK and work closely with our international affiliates across the world, including the US, Canada and Australia. 

You will find a vibrant atmosphere and spirited team at Breakthrough T1D, always striving to make a difference to people living with type 1. 

Employee benefits 

As an employer we offer: 

• Hybrid working arrangements 

• Flexible working and will consider compressed hours 

• Generous annual leave entitlement – 25 days per year plus bank holidays for full-time staff with leave increasing after three and five years’ service 

• Health cash plan that allows you to claim for some treatments such as dental, optical and physiotherapy treatment 

• Season ticket and cycle loan 

• Pension scheme 

• Family-friendly policies – maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave at enhanced rates 

• Personalised training to suit your career aspirations and professional development 

Breakthrough T1D is an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, disability, religious belief, sexual orientation or age. 

Harris Hill is delighted to be working with Pennies to recruit a Content Marketing Manager for a maternity cover contract. This is a key role in the Marketing and Charities team, acting as the lead content and creative specialist,shaping campaigns, storytelling and brand presence to grow awareness and showcase Pennies’ impact.

You’ll take ownership of Pennies’ overall content strategy and delivery across all channels, digital and offline channels, including social, web and media relations, leading both strategy and hands-on delivery.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading content strategy and managing the content calendar
• Creating and delivering multi-channel campaigns and creative assets
• Overseeing digital channels, including website and social
• Acting as brand guardian across all content and communications
• Using data and insights to optimise performance

We’re looking for:

• Proven experience in content marketing, from strategy, planning to execution
• Strong creative and copywriting skills
• Strong hands-on design skills using Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and Canva.
• Experience across digital, social and campaign delivery
• Experience with website and email management tools including WordPress, Mailchimp and Eventbrite.
• Strong understanding of multi-channel marketing, including digital, print, and in-store (desirable).
• A proactive, collaborative approach and passion for purpose-driven work

Join an award-winning charity using technology to make giving simple and impactful. Pennies provide an environment where you can innovate, test and learn.

• 12 month maternity cover contract, starting end of May/ early June 2026.
• Full-time hours.
• Hybrid working – 2 days in the office, 3 days working from home. The office is in the City of London.
• Salary £42,000- £44,000
• 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays. Regular team off-site days and social activities. Fantastic personal and professional development opportunities. Access to working with influential leaders.

Closing date: 9am Tuesday 7^th April. Please apply now for more information.

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.

Join MSF UK in this exciting new role. The IT Project and Change Manager will

• Support the ambitious growth agenda for MSF UK and Ireland, which will be underpinned by the implementation of new technology.
• Work closely with stakeholders across the organisation to ensure we delivery value from our investment in technology.
• Work closely with the newly formed change team to ensure that silos are broken down, and new processes developed to support technology implementation.
• be confident in enabling change using technology. You will need considerable experience in using both agile and waterfall methodologies to implement projects.
• Engage with stakeholders at all levels and support project boards and sponsors to navigate through issues.
• Work in a dynamic and agile IT team that will support you to be successful.

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Mon-Fri

Duration: Permanent

Location: London - hybrid, 2 days per week in office (including Wednesdays)

Salary: £52,866.48 per annum - £64,614.57 per annum | Salary is offered in line with our pay framework and typically starts at the entry point of the band. Salary increases are considered annually and are subject to our appraisal and performance review process.

Job Purpose:

To lead the delivery of IT projects coupled with managing the impact of the changes.

Provide business analysis expertise to identify and implement solutions, and act as a trusted business partner to ensure IT systems meet the needs of stakeholders.

This role combines project management, change management, business analysis, and strategic collaboration to deliver impactful results.

Harris Hill is working with an education based organisation, supporting their search for an interim Events Manager, working remotely, 4 days per week, for 6 months. 

The pro rota salary would be £36-40k, on the basis that you work 4dpw, but could spread the 4 across 5. You would however be responsible for attending the various events, with one in June and another in October.

We are looking for a seasoned Events Manager, who is adept at the whole life cycle of events, with a emphasis on planning, and the marketing of the events themselves, so someone with both events and marketing experience is essential.

The team does have some events, admin, and communications support, but you would need to steer the a little, be very hands on, and flexible to the needs of the role.

Specifically, the role of the Events Manager involves:

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, and working closely with the staff team, to develop and deliver ALT’s programme of events.

Organising the logistics for in-person and online events and conferences, managing associated budgets and revenue generation, and negotiating with exhibitors and sponsors.

Leading on events-related stakeholder management, including working in partnership with volunteers to create conference programmes and managing event-related collaborations with partner organisations, nationally, and internationally.  This also includes leading on logistics for the Annual Awards.

Leading on events marketing and communications and social media, including promoting opportunities for members and partners across sectors.

Overseeing delegate and exhibitor liaison and carrying out event evaluations, including acting as the person responsible for feedback and complaints.

Evaluating and reporting on events to committees including the Board of Trustees.

Business and project management

Devise and manage project plans, risk registers and budgets for events and associated areas of operations.

Negotiate with potential and selected suppliers of products and services to secure best value, and manage and develop long term relationships with its suppliers.

Recruit, train, and line manage casual staff employed by the organisation in the run-up to and during conferences. 

General

Represent the organisation at events, promote the organisation and establish new and develop existing relationships with partners and stakeholders. This will involve occasional weekend, and evening work, and travel within the UK, and will include attendance at the two in-person conferences in the UK.

Contribute to the development and implementation of the Strategy.

Undertake training to ensure appropriate skills are acquired or developed.

Provide occasional holiday and sickness cover for posts at the same or lower grade.

Undertake any other duties and responsibilities as may be determined by the organisation that are commensurate with the level and grade of this post.

If you would like to hear more about this opportunity, please apply for further details. 

Temporary Fundraising & Communications Administrator – Central London (4 Months, ASAP Start)

Hourly rate: £17.95 | Temporary 4-month contract | Central London

Are you organised, proactive, and looking to make a real difference in the charity sector? We are seeking a Temporary Fundraising & Communications Administrator to support a busy fundraising and communications team. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in fundraising, communications, and event support, helping a leading UK charity achieve its goals.

About the Role You will provide crucial administrative support to the fundraising and communications team, helping raise awareness and funds to enable the charity’s work.

Key responsibilities include:

• Acting as first point of contact for enquiries via email and phone.
• Supporting fundraising activities, including processing donations, maintaining databases, conducting research, and preparing reports.
• Assisting with communications, case studies, and social media activity.
• Supporting the organisation, promotion, and delivery of events, including donor stewardship and public engagement activities.
• Ensuring accurate records are maintained on the CRM system and supporting smooth administrative processes across the team.

Skills & Experience

Essential:

• Experience in office administration (charity or nonprofit experience preferred).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong IT skills (Microsoft Office) and experience using a CRM system.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritise effectively, and work to tight deadlines.
• Attention to detail and commitment to providing excellent service.
• Empathy with the values of the charity and commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Desirable:

• Experience supporting fundraising or communications teams.
• Experience working with volunteers or senior staff.
• Experience with social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram).

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.

Estate Manager

We are seeking a skilled and proactive Estate Manager to support residents and help create well managed, sustainable and thriving communities across a defined housing patch.

Position: Estate Manager

Salary: £39,900 per annum

Location: London, on site across estate locations, expected 4 to 5 days per week

Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: 1 April 2026

Please note applications may close earlier if sufficient applications are received, so early application is encouraged.

About the Role

As Estate Manager you will act as the primary point of contact for IDS residents across a defined patch of properties covering multiple tenures. You will play a key role in building strong relationships with residents and ensuring estates are well managed and responsive to community needs.

You will engage with residents to co create neighbourhood and estate plans, helping to develop sustainable and thriving communities while delivering a high standard of customer service and supporting estate improvements and resident engagement initiatives.

Key responsibilities include:

• Co create and deliver Neighbourhood and Estate Plans with residents to improve housing services, environments and customer satisfaction
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, partners and contractors to remove service barriers and ensure high service performance and compliance including building safety
• Manage tenancy related matters, responding to resident queries, supporting complaint investigations and completing viewings and sign ups for new residents
• Conduct property visits, estate inspections and fire door safety checks ensuring issues are identified and resolved
• Lead on anti social behaviour case management and build strong relationships with residents, associations and local stakeholders
• Oversee estate services and communal repairs, manage service contracts and provide tenancy sustainment support including guidance on benefits and welfare

About You

You will demonstrate a flexible, proactive and customer focused approach to your work. You will have around 2 to 3 years experience within a registered social housing provider, charity or local authority setting.

Essential skills and experience include:

• Experience supporting vulnerable or older residents including the ability to assess needs and identify potential risks
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment to deliver sustainable housing and tenancy solutions
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgement and make confident, well informed decisions

About the Organisation

The charity is committed to delivering high quality housing services and creating sustainable communities. The organisation works closely with residents and partners to ensure neighbourhoods are well managed, inclusive and responsive to community needs.

They are guided by five key values and behaviours: collaboration, accountability, respect, inclusion and transparency.

Other roles you may have experience of could include; Housing Officer, Neighbourhood Officer, Tenancy Officer, Estate Services Manager, Housing Management Officer, Resident Engagement Officer, Housing Services Officer, Community Housing Officer.

Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client – Not For Profit People.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We’re looking for an experienced and motivated Individual Giving Manager to lead the growth and delivery of our Individual Giving Programme as we develop a nationwide movement for urban trees and tree equity across the UK. You'll take ownership of delivering our three‑year Individual Giving Strategy, shaping and delivering multi‑channel acquisition and retention campaigns that inspire thousands of people to support greener, healthier cities. 

Sitting within the Marketing, Communications & Individual Giving Team, you will oversee a portfolio of income streams including one‑off and regular giving, mid-level and major donors, payroll giving, in‑memory giving, challenge events, merchandise, and digital fundraising. You’ll bring a strategic, data‑driven approach to supporter engagement—paired with creativity, strong stewardship, and an enthusiasm for building meaningful donor relationships. 

You will also line‑manage our Senior Individual Giving Coordinator, ensuring exceptional data management, campaign management, stewardship and user journeys, segmentation and reporting across all activity. 

This is an exciting opportunity to make a major impact at a fast‑growing environmental charity committed to transforming urban spaces for present and future generations.

ABOUT TREES FOR CITIES 

Trees for Cities is an ambitious, far-reaching organisation. Trees for Cities is the only charity that focuses on planting, protecting and promoting urban trees across the UK.  We are a rapidly growing and developing organisation that suits ambitious, dedicated and passionate staff.  

ABOUT YOU 

We’re looking for a confident, proactive and organised fundraiser who is comfortable balancing strategy, creativity and data- someone who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and is passionate about inspiring public support for urban trees. 

You will bring:

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in individual giving
• Experience in digital fundraising and multi‑channel supporter journeys
• Excellent administrative, organisational and communication skills
• Excellent stewardship of mid-level and major donors
• Experience producing fundraising content across digital and print
• Strong understanding of donor stewardship and acquisition techniques
• Knowledge of GDPR, Gift Aid and fundraising regulation
• Confidence using CRM systems and data segmentation
• Ability to plan, deliver and evaluate campaigns on time and on budget
• Experience line‑managing or mentoring staff
• A collaborative, positive working style and passion for the environment 

Trees for Cities is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. We value diversity and are committed to promoting diversity within the workplace. We aim to ensure that our employees achieve their full potential and that all employment decisions, including recruitment, are taken without reference to irrelevant or discriminatory criteria. A full copy of our Equal Opportunities Policy can be provided on request. 

HOW TO APPLY 

Please visit our website to view the full job description.

To apply, use the application link below to submit your CV and supporting statement (no more than 2 sides of A4) outlining why you are interested in the role and your fit with the Person Specification.

The deadline to apply is: Monday 6 April at 23:30

Interviews are scheduled for: Monday 13 April 

Please note we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role, you must therefore have a valid right to work in the UK to apply. 

We encourage early applications as we reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. If you are shortlisted for interview, you will be contacted within one to two weeks after applying. If you do not hear from us within this period, then you should assume that on this occasion you have not been selected for interview. 

Trees for Cities is the first UK environmental organisation to have been awarded social value certification. Trees for Cities is an equal opportunities employer. Registered Charity No: 1032154. 

The role will include overseeing and managing a fiscal year calendar and day-to-day operations, developing, and delivering events to a high standard and representing the organisation to stakeholders.

As BCA events are the front facing part of the charity it is important that all activities include the community at large and that the role of BCA is prominently understood.

Role Purpose

To create a series of front facing events that engage our residents and local businesses at all levels and across the neighbourhood whilst profiling BCA as the central hub of the community in Barnes and Mortlake

Key Responsibilities:

• Operations Management

• Oversee the BCA’s yearly Events Calendar as well as the day-to-day operation and delivery of all BCA events, ensuring efficiency, compliance, and adherence to policies and procedures.

• Secure funding for all key events from suitable sponsors

• Manage budgeting, financial reporting, and resource allocation.

• Source, curate and liaise with exhibitors

• Generate a programme of external entertainment or Barnes Fair and Christmas Festival

• Liaise with Richmond Council and prepare necessary site plans and documentation

• Source and manage external contractors as required including but not limited to; Marquees, Staging, Security, PA systems, Generators and Battery Packs, Public Lavatories, First Aid and Ambulance Services, Rubbish Collection, Fun Fair equipment

• Participate in the recruitment and management of volunteers

• Oversee design and source of BCA merchandise

• Organise promotional banners and fliers

• Oversee PR and Social Media activity

• Organise BCA stands at all events

• Ensure robust data protection, safeguarding, and health and safety policies are maintained and followed by Staff, Trustees and Volunteers.

• Assist and help team members if and as required

Administration

• Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, including reporting to relevant authorities and stakeholders.

• Organise regular planning meetings with the Events Committee and prepare minutes

• Prepare comprehensive board pack reports for quarterly trustee board meetings.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience as an Events Organiser with demonstrable ability to deliver high impact events

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills including financial controls.

• Ability to work on own initiative

• Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office.

We are the national body for careers education in England, delivering support to schools and colleges to deliver modern, 21st century careers education. 

The Careers & Enterprise Company (CEC) is a great place to work. We operate within a fast-paced and collaborative environment. We are brought together by one thing: our passion to ensure young people get the best possible start in life and are supported to find their best next step. 

Do you want to be part of a mission-driven team focused on transforming young people’s lives? If so, we’d love to hear from you! 

Role summary

The Impact and Insight Manager will be responsible for leading an exciting range of high-profile research and analysis. Their work will develop the evidence base for careers education in schools, colleges and businesses, contributing to thought leadership.

We are seeking an analytical, curious and collaborative individual as an expert on careers education. Identifying, generating and using a wide range of evidence and data, you will work with the Senior Manager Impact and Insight, within the Policy and Impact team, to build an evidence-led approach across all our work, also advising on evaluations.

The main responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Evaluation and research  

• Generate insights from CEC and other data for the careers education system and demonstrate impact.
• Lead analysis of specific core datasets, including testing hypotheses, using quantitative analysis and working closely with external advisers where necessary.
• Lead new areas of research and evaluation, ensuring the activity contributes to the evidence base for careers education.

Relationships, Influencing & Management

• Build and develop trusted relationships with external research and policy organisations.
• Present accessible impact and insight findings and represent the CEC to stakeholders including. government, employers and educators.
• Project management and accountability for evaluation and research projects, potentially with external partners, producing insights to drive improvements.

Essential criteria:

• Experience of designing, delivering and managing evaluations in a social impact context.
• Proven track record of generating insights from data, using a structured approach including statistical analysis software (such as SPSS).
• Experience of engaging the support of stakeholders (internal and external) throughout the design and delivery of relevant research and analysis.
• Experience of communicating research (verbal and written) to a broad range of audiences.
• Proven ability to work and lead delivery at pace in a multi-project environment and to oversee and manage content from multiple sources.

For further information about the role, and to apply, please visit our website via the Apply button.

Closing date: Monday 13th April 2026 (Midnight).

Please note that we reserve the right to close this advert early should we receive suitable applications.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion        

At the Careers and Enterprise Company (CEC) we are committed to fostering a culture of belonging. We know that engagement at work relies on feeling included and valued. Inclusion is both a choice and a practice, for us as an organisation and for individuals within our team. We aim to drive inclusion through every aspect of our work and we understand that diverse teams are essential for innovative careers education and are central to our mission and impact. CEC values the visible and invisible qualities that makes each member of our team who they are. We are a disability confident employer and if you need any help or support through the application process, please contact the HR team and details can be found on our website.

Why This Role Matters

Every day, people in our borough face the reality of homelessness. Every person facing homelessness needs practical support, stability and someone who believes their situation can change.This role is central to making that change happen.

As Operations Manager, you will help ensure that our services run effectively and compassionately, enabling people experiencing homelessness to access the support they need to rebuild their lives. You will manage a small, committed team, strengthen how our services operate, and help shape the way we respond to homelessness locally.

About Us

FCENS is a small and ambitious charity working alongside local partners, volunteers and people with lived experience of homelessness to deliver meaningful change in the community in Waltham Forest.

Our Vision is that no-one needs to be homeless in Waltham Forest and everyone has a place to go. Our Mission is to support single homeless adults in Waltham Forest towards transforming their lives.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Operations Manager to oversee the effective day-to-day running of the charity’s services and internal operations.

Reporting to the Director, you will ensure that services are delivered safely, efficiently and to a high standard. You will also play an important role in strengthening operational systems and processes, helping the charity improve and grow its impact.

You will manage a small operational team including caseworkers, lived experience coaches, an administrator and an evening worker, supporting them to deliver high-quality, trauma-informed and person-centred support to people experiencing homelessness. You’ll also use your strategic thinking skills to help improve service provision.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Management

• Oversee the day-to-day delivery of the charity’s services.
• Plan and manage the annual night shelter season and the year-round drop-in centre.
• Maintain oversight of case management, outreach activity and data systems.
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding, health and safety, and organisational policies.
• Oversee administrative and IT systems, including effective use of the case management system.

Service Development

• Review operational systems and processes to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Implement changes that improve efficiency, quality and impact.
• Use data, feedback and lived experience insight to inform service development.

Leadership and Team Management

• Line manage operational staff, providing supervision, guidance and performance management.
• Foster a supportive, inclusive and accountable team culture.
• Support staff wellbeing, training and reflective practice.
• Oversee the recruitment, induction and support of volunteers.

Strategic Contribution

• Work closely with the Charity Director to translate strategic aims into operational plans.
• Contribute to organisational planning, policy development and reporting.
• Provide operational insight and updates to the Charity Director and Trustees.

Partnership Working

• Work collaboratively with other homelessness organisations and local partners.
• Support the development of positive relationships with local authorities, funders and stakeholders.
• Represent the charity in meetings and forums where appropriate.

 

About You

We are looking for someone with both strong operational experience in the homelessness sector and a commitment to supporting people experiencing homelessness. You will identify with FCENS values, with a strong focus on trauma-informed care and lived experience.

You will bring:

• Significant experience in the homelessness sector or a related field such as housing, rough sleeping, outreach or multiple disadvantage.
• Experience managing services or operations within a small team or organisation.
• Experience line managing staff and supporting frontline practitioners.
• A strong understanding of safeguarding, risk management and good practice in frontline support services.
• Excellent organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.

You will also be:

• Positive, resilient and solutions-focused.
• Calm under pressure and confident making decisions.
• Values-driven and committed to improving outcomes for people experiencing homelessness.
• Comfortable working within the charity’s Christian ethos.

Flexible Working

We support flexible hours where operationally viable. Requests for flexible working arrangements and compressed hours will be considered.

Equality, Diversity and Safer Recruitment. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

As part of our commitment to safeguarding the people we support, this role will be subject to safer recruitment procedures, including reference checks and an enhanced DBS check.

Closing date for applications:5pm  Monday 13th April 2026.Interviews expected week commencing April 27th 2026.

At Rethink Mental Illness, we believe everyone should be able to live a fulfilling life, regardless of how severely mental illness affects them. Our services are growing — and so is our ambition. That’s why we’re looking for a passionate and skilled Business Development Manager to help us shape the future of our charity and the support we provide.

About the role

As our Business Development Manager, you’ll play a key role in sustaining and expanding the services that make a real difference to people severely affected by mental illness. You’ll bring teams together, write with clarity and purpose, and lead the end‑to‑end bid development process — ensuring we continue to deliver high‑quality, impactful support where it’s needed most.

You’ll champion collaboration, draw on the expertise of colleagues across the charity, and craft compelling, evidence‑based proposals that reflect who we are and what we stand for. From early development to final submission, you’ll help us win and retain contracts that directly improve lives.

What you’ll be doing

• Leading the end‑to‑end development of bids, retenders, and proposals in line with internal quality standards.
• Working collaboratively with teams across Rethink Mental Illness, building strong relationships and creating connected ways of working.
• Supporting and managing Bid Development Officers.
• Contributing to regional business development plans and helping shape sustainable, innovative service models.
• Writing high‑quality, insightful submissions that articulate our strengths, capabilities, and lived‑experience approach.
• Developing early-stage budget models and working with Finance and HR to finalise financials ahead of submission.
• Generating insight through data, evidence, and internal expertise to create winning proposals.
• Researching competitors and identifying what makes Rethink Mental Illness stand out.
• Supporting successful bids through structured handovers and mobilisation.
• Contributing to continuous improvement through feedback, learning, and maintaining our Bid Library.

What you’ll bring

Essential

• A strong track record of writing successful competitive bids or proposals.
• Excellent writing, critical thinking, and communication skills.
• The ability to interpret complex tender documents and understand commissioner expectations.
• Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to unite diverse teams.
• Knowledge of commissioning, current legislation, and best practice in mental health and social care.
• Experience constructing budgets and modelling service assumptions.
• Strong organisational and project‑management abilities, with flexibility to meet deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and excellent general IT skills.
• A values‑driven approach consistent with Rethink Mental Illness’ ethos.

Desirable

• Experience working within mental health, health, or social care sectors.
• Lived or professional experience related to mental health and wellbeing.

Why Rethink Mental Illness?

When you join us, you’re not just taking on a role — you’re becoming part of a movement.
A movement committed to improving the lives of people severely affected by mental illness through high‑quality services, innovation, and compassionate support.

You’ll be part of a collaborative, supportive team where your growth and wellbeing matter, and where your work has a clear, direct impact.

The Soldiers' and Aviators' Scripture Readers Association (known as SASRA) is one of the longest-established Christian charities supporting the British Armed Forces. Under Royal patronage and working with over 70,000 soldiers, 30,000 RAF personnel and some 10,000 supporters of various types, we look to introduce members of the British Armed Forces to a practical experience of the Christian faith. 

We are now looking for home-based Regional Managers to help us engage with the Christian public across the UK.

The main function of Regional Managers is to bring before the Christian public the work we do taking the gospel of Jesus Christ and bringing a practical experience of the Christian faith to the young people of the British Army and Royal Air Force.

The Regional Manager will present in churches, manage a team of volunteers, establish and maintain strategic partnerships across their region, lead regional projects and events, and produce and curate a wide variety of content.

The aim is to stimulate and encourage prayer, financial support and volunteering in support and furtherance of the work of SASRA, always respecting the interdenominational nature of our ministry. You will shape and grow the fundraising activities in the region and meet with supporters.

You will have excellent organisational, verbal and written communication skills. You’ll also have experience of managing and motivating individuals or groups. Critically, you will possess the spiritual endowment to promote prayer and missionary interest for the Lord's work through the Association in HM Forces.

You will be home-based, but expected to travel inside your region on a regular basis, meeting with supporters and supporting organisations that are raising funds for SASRA

You will be responsible for raising our profile among the Christian community and generating significant levels of engagement with potential supporters of SASRA (both individuals and churches)

Some aptitude for, and experience of, pastoral work is desirable.

The role comprises:

· Engaging with the Christian public and speaking in churches to raise SASRA’s profile

· Liaising and co-operating with HQ staff, Scripture Readers, Advocates, Representatives, Members, Chaplains and Commanding Officers.

· Recruiting and organising teams of volunteers

· Arranging events for local supporters

· Leading the flagship event and other projects in your region

· Maintaining good relationships with all stakeholders

· Handling money and overseeing the accounting, costing, and billing of your activities

· Visiting and supporting Scripture Readers

· Staying in touch with veterans and members

· Producing and curating written, photo and video content.

Technical Capabilities:

You'll need some basic IT skills and a familiarity with social media, but training will be provided. Good spreadsheet or project management skills would be an advantage, as would any experience with producing marketing material and/or infographics.

Personal qualities required:

· Adept bible knowledge

· Appetite for travel

· Likes people

· Enjoys advocacy

· Self-motivated, disciplined

We can offer a competitive salary and entry into our generous stakeholder pension scheme. You should expect significant amounts of travel within the U.K. and therefore you'll need a full U.K driving license and your own car.

We welcome applications from veterans, and there is an occupational requirement for the job holder to be an evangelical Christian

Harris Hill are delighted to be working with a fantastic charity to recruit for the Relationship Manager in order to help manage various diverse and exciting accounts within the charity.

In this key position, you will manage a diverse portfolio of high-value donors and collective fund accounts, overseeing financial administration, client communications, and compliance. You’ll play a crucial role in ensuring funds are distributed efficiently and effectively to charities and social enterprises worldwide.

As a Relationship Manager you will:

• Manage and nurture relationships with High-Net-Worth donors and collective fund clients.
• Administer client finances including bookkeeping, reconciliation, cash flow, payments, and donation reporting.
• Ensure compliance with UK charity law and regulatory requirements.
• Liaise with clients, intermediaries, grantees, and third-party service providers.
• Support external communications, events, and networking to grow the organisation’s profile.
• Maintain office systems and provide administrative support as needed.

 

To be successful, you must have experience:

• Experienced in delivering exceptional service to HNW/UHNW individuals, with a genuine passion for philanthropy.
• Knowledgeable about the charity sector and grant making processes.
• Detail oriented with strong analytical and compliance skills.
• An excellent communicator, confident in both verbal and written forms.
• Organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast paced environment.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office and comfortable working with sensitive data.
• A collaborative team player with a positive attitude and eagerness to learn.

Salary: Starting salary £35,000- £40,000

Contract type:Full-time, permanent

Location- London, hybrid working

Closing date: On rolling basis

Interview: TBC

Recruitment process: Cv and Supporting Statement to

If this sounds like you, then please do get in touch ASAP!

Unfortunately, due to resource capacity, we will only contact candidates that are shortlisted for interview. Therefore if you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of the closing date please note your application has been unsuccessful.

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.