Communications lead jobs
Who are we?
London Gypsies and Travellers (LGT) is an organisation that challenges social exclusion and discrimination, working for change in partnership with Gypsy, Roma, and Traveller people. We work with families across London Boroughs, including those living on council caravan sites, roadside camps, in bricks and mortar housing, and those experiencing homelessness.
Our Bright Futures programme offers mentoring and skills support to young Gypsy, Roma, and Traveller people aged 15–25 years. Through tailored one-to-one work, group activities and practical help, we support young people to build confidence, motivation and pride in their identity, while developing the tools they need to succeed in wider society.
What are we looking for?
We’re looking for a motivated and organised Youth Project Worker to support the delivery of Bright Futures. This is a varied role that combines project coordination, outreach support, administration, and direct engagement with young people.
You’ll help keep the programme running smoothly behind the scenes while also building trusted relationships with partner services and young people and families, supporting communications, and contributing to learning and reflection.
What will the role involve?
As a Youth Project Worker, you will:
- Support the day-to-day administration of the mentoring and employability programme, including record-keeping and report preparation
- Help coordinate communications activities such as creating new material, WhatsApp updates, and social media
- Maintain and grow referral networks with employers, training providers, and community organisations
- Engage directly with young people and their families to raise awareness and encourage participation
- Hold a light caseload of mentees and support mentoring activities as needed
- Contribute to programme monitoring, evaluation, and learning
What difference will you make?
Young Gypsies, Roma, and Travellers face significant barriers to education, employment, and inclusion, often made worse by discrimination and low expectations. The Bright Futures programme is designed to counter this by helping young people unlock their potential, strengthen their voice, and take pride in who they are.
Your role will help ensure the programme is accessible, responsive, and grounded in the real experiences and aspirations of young people. You’ll play a key part in ensuring our support reaches those who need it most – and that it makes a lasting difference.
What can we offer you?
- A welcoming and collaborative team environment
- Structured induction and ongoing training suited to the role
- Mentoring and support from the programme lead
- Opportunities to develop experience in project delivery, youth work, and community engagement
- Involvement in a unique programme grounded in trust, pride, and culturally sensitive practice
- Reimbursement of reasonable expenses for work related activities
Contract Terms
This is an initial 6-month contract, with continuation dependent on funding and satisfactory performance.
We have strong funding prospects and are currently awaiting decisions on multi-year funding applications, expected within the next 2–3 months. We are committed to continued delivery of Bright Futures and want to bring someone into the team who is motivated to grow with the programme.
Subject to a positive funding outcome and strong performance, we would aim to extend the contract at the earliest opportunity.
Who should apply?
We’re keen to hear from people with a wide range of backgrounds: youth work, community development, education, or admin, or someone with lived experience and a strong commitment to supporting Gypsy, Roma, and Traveller young people.
You’ll need to bring solid administration and digital skills, to help coordinate and deliver the programme effectively.
We particularly welcome applications from people from the Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities.
How to apply?
Using the 'click to apply' button, please send us your CV and a cover letter addressing the questions below:
- Why are you interested in this role with London Gypsies and Travellers?
- What experience, skills, and values would you bring to the role?
Please refer to the enclosed job description and person specification when preparing your application. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.
Role: Youth Project Worker
Hours: Part-time, 2 or 3 days a week (14 or 21 hours contract)
Salary: £27,000 - £28,000 p.a. (pro-rata) depending on experience and qualification
Closing Date: Sunday 27th July 2025
Interviews: Tuesday 5th August (Stage 1) and Tuesday 12th August (Stage 2)
By applying, we expect that you have noted the interview dates and confirmed your availability.
For more information or to have an informal conversation about the role, contact: Mini Ravi, Programme Lead on our office phone or via info(@) email.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
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Trusts and Grants Fundraising - Tasks and Responsibilities
- Research and identify new trust and foundation prospects.
- Draft and submit high-quality funding applications and reports.
- Maintain a calendar of deadlines and stewardship activities.
- Record and track pledges, donations, and grant income.
- Ensure that all reporting is completed in a timely and professional manner.
- Work closely with the Education and Operations teams to ensure they have all the information they need to deliver work related to restricted funding.
Fundraising Administration
- Maintain accurate records in Salesforce and ensure data integrity.
- Reconcile income records with the finance team.
- Process donations and Gift Aid claims.
- Support income tracking and reporting.
Supporter Care
- Ensure timely and appropriate donor thanking.
- Respond to supporter queries via email and phone when needed.
- Assist with donor communications and stewardship planning.
- Working with the Comms and Operations Teams to assist with fundraising marketing, website and social media content.
- Working to consolidate and grow our group of recurring donors.
- Support with processing payments and donations online, in-person and over the phone, depositing cheques and cash donations.
- Help manage the stewardship calendar for major donors throughout the year.
Events Support
- Help coordinate logistics and communications for fundraising events.
- Track income and pledges from events like the Annual Lunch.
- Support with ticketing, invoicing, and donor follow-up.
Collaboration and Compliance
- Work closely with colleagues across fundraising, finance, comms, and operations.
- Ensure compliance with GDPR and data protection regulations.
- Contribute to a positive, collaborative team culture.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
All of us at The Talent Foundry believe that a young person's success should be determined by the talents and abilities they have, not where they come from.
Our vision is to spark ambition and unlock opportunity so that every young person can succeed and thrive as part of a fairer society.
We are proud of our long-term, transformational partnerships with business. This pivotal role in our newly established engagement team has been created to support our next phase of growth and ambition.
This is a broad and dynamic position which will have responsibility for the successful development and implementation of The Talent Foundry’s engagement strategies across fundraising, marketing and communications.
Head of Engagement (fundraising and marketing)
You will be an ambitious fundraising leader committed to supporting our new vision - to support 1 million young people in the next five years - by developing and implementing exciting ways of engaging our key stakeholders - educators, supporters, volunteers and young people.
Read more about the responsiblities of this role and how to apply in our application pack.
This is both a strategic and hands-on role, with specific responsibility for cultivation, stewardship and increasing our fundraised income through major gifts and philanthropy, across individuals, grant and trust funders and corporate foundations.
Your experience:
- Track record in fundraising - either from a major gifts, philanthropy or trusts and foundations background
- Excellent communications and engagement skills
- Ability to propose, initiate and execute ideas and quickly respond to opportunities
- Team management
This is a hybrid role with travel expected to meet with colleagues, funders and visit our projects in schools and partner offices. You do not have to live in London to apply for this role, but before applying, please consider what you would consider a reasonable commute from where you live to our team together days with take place every month. You can read more about our approach to hybrid working in our application pack.
Other benefits:
- 28 days holiday + bank holidays
- £500 L&D budget
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Morning/afternoon of your birthday off
Please ensure your CV includes:
- your full work history since leaving full time education (or the past 10 years)
- please include a note(s) about any employment gaps between roles
- include start/finish months and years (eg Aug 23 - Feb 25)
Any CVs without this information will be discounted.
Registered Charity
11 - 20
Talent is everywhere, opportunity is not. The Talent Foundry, a UK education charity, bridges this gap and improves social mobility for young people.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Hybrid working within commuting distance of our Blackburn campus
Fixed-term contract for 12 months
We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Regional Administrator to join our North and West Team. We are looking for an organised individual who can call on their strong administrative skills and experience to support the North and West Team in being the first line of communication and leading on events management.
About us
The National Institute of Teaching (NIoT) has an unswerving commitment to high quality, evidence-informed teacher education, and is on a mission to improve the quality of teacher and leader development across the system.
We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Regional Administrator to join our North and West Team. We are looking for an organised individual who can call on their strong administrative skills and experience to support the North and West Team in being the first line of communication and leading on events management.
Key benefits
- Highly competitive pay and pay progression opportunities
- Flexible start and end working times
- Flexible working opportunities, including significant scope for hybrid working
- At least 27 days’ holiday a year (plus 8 bank holidays) rising to 33 days after five years’ service (with an annual discretionary office shutdown between Christmas and New Year)
- Entry to the highly valued Local Government Pension Scheme
- Excellent opportunities to develop your skills and experience and to progress your career
- A stimulating, supportive and rewarding working environment with a dedicated team of likeminded professionals
- Diversity and Inclusion
The National Institute of Teaching is committed to creating a diverse environment and ensuring that all qualified applicants receive equal consideration for employment. We are committed to fair and inclusive recruitment practices and are open to job shares, secondments, part-time, and flexible working schedules.
We think a wide range of different work and educational experiences could support you to be successful in this role. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries, and are committed to employing a team that has diverse skills, experiences and abilities.
For more information and to apply, please visit our careers page.
Closing date: 23:59 on 27 July 2025.
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Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Are you a passionate and proven fundraiser looking for your next big challenge? This is your chance to join a mission-driven team and help transform the lives women and girls who are marginalised and suffering in London
Reporting to our brilliant Business Development Manager and working closely with our Operations Manager, you’ll be a vital member of our charity team, responsible for supporting activity across community and events fundraising. This role will focus on providing exceptional steward-ship for our calendar of community and events fundraising. You’ll build relationships with supporters and help deliver impactful events as well as help grow our income through individual giving.
ABOUT US
Hopscotch works hard to support women and families facing racial and gender inequity in London. We are proudly anti-racist and anti-misogynist. We take our trauma informed practice seriously, both with service users and within the organisation. We also run a successful Homecare service, with Care Workers supporting vulnerable people in south Camden who draw on care.
WHY HOPSCOTCH?
o Great, supportive culture and values, with low turnover and high levels of contentment
o You will want to work in an environment which is inclusive and non-judgemental. It’s a chance to challenge the status quo and not settle for what isn’t working
o You’ll love being a part of a diverse and vibrant team which has positivity, creativity and problem-solving values and where all voices are heard
o Your dedication will have a meaningful impact on the lives of those in need
o Be with an employer who is a signatory of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant (EDAC) – a pledge by businesses to support employees who are survivors of violence
o 25 days annual leave for full time employees, increasing after 5 years employment, with additional paid office closure between Christmas and New Year. Hopscotch believes we all deserve quality time to focus on our friends and family and most importantly, ourselves at this time
o Occupational sick leave
o Regular internal supervision and external clinical supervision
The Role
Fundraising and Impact Coordinator
o Assist in the planning and execution of a diverse range of fundraising applications, events and community initiatives
o Support the management of event logistics, including participant communication, volunteer coordination, and on-the-day activities
o Collaborate with external partners and suppliers to ensure smooth event operations and build strong relationships for future collaboration
o Lead outreach efforts to engage new community partners, such as businesses, promoting fundraising opportunities and supporting their initiatives.
o Lead on generating income through diverse means
o To represent the charity in all spaces - implementing a rolling 12-month plan of meaningful touchpoints to deepen relationships
o Develop and implement a plan to encourage increased giving and recruit new regular donors with personalised cultivation and stewardship
o Serve as the primary point of contact for funders, donors and friends of Hopscotch Women’s Centre, ensuring they receive the information and support needed to maximise their fundraising potential
o Provide timely and effective follow-up communications with stakeholders, ensuring they feel valued and engaged
o Maintaining our CRM database, ensuring accurate records to track communications and data, ensuring compliance with GDPR and data protection laws.
o Work closely with Finance colleagues to process donations, Gift Aid and matched funding claims, ensuring this income is processed and recorded accurately
o Manage the distribution of supporter resources, conduct stock checks for fundraising materials and ensure an organised work environment for all fundraising assets
o Create engaging materials (posters, leaflets, stories etc), working closely with our social media lead on content
o Produce impact reports and collate information for reporting to funders and to support fundraising initiatives and grant applications
o Work collaboratively with the wider team, to support their work whilst deepening an understanding of our services
o Support the CEO and Operations Manager with ad hoc projects, activities, and any high-priority tasks to contribute to overall team objectives
o Any other duties as required by the Business Development Manager
Values, Behaviours & Competencies
o Committed to the Vision and Mission of Hopscotch, ensuring our service-user voices are centred in all fundraising and impact gathering
o Feminist in understanding ‘Violence against Women and Girls’
o Committed to fostering innovation and continuous improvement in working practice
o Flexible and open to new challenges, ideas and experiences, and able to be self-reflective
o Committed to understanding diversity and ensuring anti-discriminatory practice is applied in all forms of our work
o Non-judgemental with a commitment to self-care within the team
o Collaborative, building relationships with internal and external partners
Knowledge, Experience and Skills
o Experience of working within the charity sector with fundraising and impact gathering and presentation
o Profound understanding of the issues facing marginalised Londoners, particularly women, from ethnically minoritised communities
o Experience working with minoritised Global Majority women and a diverse staff team applying anti-discriminatory practice
o A resilient and assertive approach to reaching out and building trust and positive relationships with funders, donors and other stakeholders
o Awareness of the intersectionality affecting our service users and how to speak confidently about this to funders, donors and other stakeholders
o Ability to provide solution focused work environment through the ebbs and flows of fundraising
o Ability to advocate successfully for the charity in all spaces
o Ability to critically reflect on own practice and performance and make use of clinical supervision
o Excellent organisational and IT skills including the ability to be self-servicing, use relevant IT packages and maintain an efficient case recording and data reporting system
o Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Our ideal candidate will have experience of working in a fundraising or similar role.
You'll have strong written and verbal communication skills to write engaging and inspiring content and messaging. Having an ability to empathise and communicate effectively about our work is key. If you like the sound of our role then this could your opportunity to join a women’s charity with great credibility and big ambitions as we broaden our reach and significantly increase our impact
We would love to hear from you
Please send your CV and cover letter – or ask us any questions.
Thanks and good luck!
Registered Charity
21 - 50
Hopscotch seeks to address racial and gender inequity and empowers women facing this injustice and disadvantage in a culturally sensitive way
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Youth Futures Foundation is looking for a senior External Affairs professional to lead a busy multi-disciplinary team to drive our reputational, influencing and engagement work as the What Works Centre for Youth Employment.
About the role
- This is a newly created role where you will have responsibility for driving an integrated approach to our audience influencing to deliver our strategic objectives, through collective oversight across our public affairs, stakeholder relations, communications and marketing work.
- The post holder will report to the Director of Policy and External Affairs and work closely with the CEO, wider Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and the Deputy Director of Strategic Development to enable purposeful reputational growth, enhanced brand recognition and the delivery of external impact.
- The post holder will need to be an experienced leader and manager; a people person able to inspire, nurture and support a team of motivated engagement and communications professionals as well as deputising for the Director more widely when required.
- To be successful, the post holder will need to be able to balance big picture thinking with driving practical implementation and outcomes across the team and thriving in ambiguity when needed. The skills and experience to drive and support internal change to foster an optimal operating environment and ability to design and embed future focused ways of working will be important to the success of the role
This role can be based at any of our hubs located in Birmingham, Leeds or London. We currently operate a hybrid model of two-days per week in the office and three-days from home.
For more information, please download our recruitment pack.
Registered Charity
51 - 100
We are the national What Works Centre for youth employment, with a specific focus on marginalised young people.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
About Cherry Trees
Cherry Trees is a highly regarded local charity in East Clandon, near Guildford, Surrey, that offers Outstanding specialist respite for children with complex disabilities. We are a lifeline for many families, playing a vital role in helping them stay together by providing Outstanding care. This gives children the best opportunities in life and allows their families to have a much-needed break from their caring responsibilities.
Job description
We are looking for a full time Head of Fundraising and Communications to join our team at an exciting time of organisational development and growth. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and enthusiastic individual to lead and inspire our committed fundraising team. Our ideal candidate must have experience of managing a charity fundraising team, excellent interpersonal, written and communication skills, and be able to demonstrate previous success in income generation through a variety of fundraising channels.
The role requires someone who is confident in developing and leading on a fundraising and communications strategy to grow various income streams for the charity and manage a budget effectively.
We are fully committed to safeguarding our vulnerable children and adults and as such our recruitment process will follow Safer Recruitment guidelines and the successful applicant will require a DBS.
Registered Charity
21 - 50
We help to keep families together by providing home from home care for children with complex disabilities and a meaningful break for the families.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Panathlon is a national charity that gives children with special needs and disabilities (SEND) the opportunity to engage in competitive sporting and leadership opportunities. Operating in every English County, North and South Wales and Northern Ireland, our work changes lives—helping young people build confidence, develop physical and emotional skills and enjoy the joy of competition. With support from major funders, sponsors, and national partners, we’re constantly growing our impact—and we need a CEO who can drive our strategy, lead our exceptional team and champion our mission at the highest levels.
The Role
As CEO, you’ll be the strategic lead for the charity with some operational oversight too. You will work closely with the Board of Trustees, oversee a small but high-performing team, and serve as the face of the organisation for key funders, partners, and stakeholders. Your responsibilities will include:
● Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement long-term plans aligned with our mission.
● Fundraising & Income Generation: Drive major donor pitches, manage key sponsor relationships, and grow revenue through campaigns and events.
● Stakeholder Engagement: Cultivate relationships with charitable partners, corporate partners, government departments, national sports bodies, local authorities, and disability groups.
● Marketing & Communications: Oversee PR strategy, digital presence, and communications.
● Governance & Operations: Ensure regulatory compliance, oversee HR and finance, and maintain a strong organisational infrastructure.
About You
We’re looking for a proven leader with a strong track record of strategic leadership and income generation, ideally in the charity, education, or sports sectors. You’ll combine hands-on management experience with the ability to inspire funders, partners, and stakeholders alike.
Please send CV and covering letter - DEADLINE 25 July 2025
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We're Hiring: Communications and Fundraising Coordinator
Location: Wimbledon, South West London (Waterside Way Hub + with some remote working possible)
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £32,000 – £38,000 according to experience
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm (with some flexibility and overtime)
About Dons Local Action Group (DLAG)
Born out of the COVID-19 crisis, DLAG is now one of London’s most dynamic community support networks. We’ve mobilised over 3,000 volunteers to deliver food parcels, household essentials, digital access, and more to thousands of people across Merton, Wandsworth and Kingston.
We’re practical. We’re entrepreneurial. We’re local. And we get things done.
About the Role
We're looking for a proactive and skilled Communications and Fundraising Coordinator to lead the delivery of our comms and fundraising strategies. You'll work alongside a passionate team of staff and volunteers to grow our impact and help drive support for DLAG’s life-changing work.
This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment and wants to play a vital role in strengthening local communities.
Responsibilities
- Develop, schedule and deliver marketing plans and social media campaigns
- Prepare and distribute fundraising and donor materials (e.g. newsletters, raffle collateral, digital campaigns)
- Administer JustGiving and Enthuse platforms for campaigns and events
- Coordinate the production of marketing assets with volunteer graphic designers
- Create monthly impact reports and manage marketing dashboards
- Oversee the CRM/database — adding donor, school and corporate contacts
- Support event planning and donor recognition activities
- Line-manage the Volunteer Fundraising Administrator and Newsletter Editor
- Report directly to the Director and work collaboratively with the volunteer marketing team
- Research areas of greatest need in our three boroughs to ensure we continue to reach out to these communities
What We’re Looking For
- Experience in charity communications, fundraising and admin
- Excellent writing and project coordination skills
- Confidence using fundraising platforms and CRM tools
- A self-starter with great time management and attention to detail
- Passionate about community impact and collaboration
“The Dons Local Action Group are nothing short of amazing – practical, entrepreneurial and inspirational. I love them.”
— Siobhain McDonagh, MP for Mitcham and Merton
Ready to Apply?
Send your CV and a short cover note
Application deadline: Friday 11th July, 2025
Join us. Help us grow. Make a difference where it matters.
#CharityJobs #FundraisingJobs #CommsJobs #Wimbledon #DLAG #CommunitySupport
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Bring joy, comfort and connection to thousands – and help pets change lives.
At Pets As Therapy, we believe in the power of pets to bring moments of magic. Every day, our 5,500+ volunteers and their companion animals visit schools, hospitals, care homes and more – boosting confidence, reducing anxiety and spreading smiles. Now, we’re looking for a passionate Fundraising Officer to help us grow this life-enhancing work.
In this varied and rewarding role, you’ll support and deliver fundraising initiatives across individual giving, community fundraising, trusts and foundations, and corporate partnerships. You’ll help build meaningful supporter relationships, craft compelling communications, and bring our fundraising campaigns to life.
We’re looking for someone who:
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Has a proven track record in charity fundraising
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Communicates with warmth and impact
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Thrives on juggling priorities and driving projects forward
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Shares our love for animals and their ability to connect and comfort
This is a home-based, full-time, permanent role, with occasional travel to our head office and events.
Salary: circa £30,000, depending on experience.
Whether you’re seeking your next challenge or looking to step up in a growing and mission-driven organisation, this could be the perfect opportunity.
Apply now and help us make a difference — one paw at a time.
Thank you!
Title: Global Technical Lead - Digital Futures
Location: Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana, Zambia
Contract: 12-month fixed term contract
Salary: Local Terms and Conditions apply
Responsibilities
- Provide strategic technical leadership for a multi-country programme focused on digital skills development and employment for young people with disabilities, while advancing disability inclusion within workplaces and labour markets across East, West, and Southern Africa.
- Collaborate closely with fellow Global Technical Leads and implementing partners to ensure cohesive, high-impact delivery of programme objectives.
- Drive innovation by shaping and piloting new strategic initiatives that enhance the quality, relevance, and sustainability of Sightsavers’ work.
- Contribute to cross-organisational efforts in research, innovation, policy, advocacy, and communications, working in partnership with internal teams and external stakeholders.
- Represent Sightsavers at senior level as a subject matter expert in digital inclusion and the digital economy, participating in national, regional, and international networks, conferences, and sector platforms.
This is a highly varied and involved role, and the above is not an exhaustive list of duties or required professional skills. Please see the Job Description for full details.
Jobholder Requirements
Essential:
- Substantial experience leading and developing programmes focused on digital skills, training, and transition to employment, particularly in the Global South.
- Experience working within NGO or non-profit contexts, including managing donor-funded programmes.
- Proven ability to engage with a wide range of labour market stakeholders, especially the private sector, to improve employment and decent work outcomes.
- Strong understanding of current developments in AI and digital technologies and their implications for employment and labour markets in African and Global South contexts.
- Excellent spoken and written English, with the ability to produce detailed reports and deliver presentations.
- Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to plan from both programmatic and organisational perspectives.
- Excellent leadership, networking, and stakeholder engagement skills, with diplomacy and tact.
- Proven ability to collaborate across departments and work effectively within diverse teams.
- Experience developing and adapting technical guidance and programming tools.
- A clear commitment to disability inclusion, equality, and justice in digital and employment spaces.
- Willingness and ability to travel internationally for up to 12 weeks per year.
Desirable:
- Experience in advocacy for marginalised groups, particularly in disability inclusion.
- Proficiency in French.
Next Steps
To apply for this exciting new opportunity, please complete an application via our recruitment portal. We are particularly interested in learning of your motivations for applying.
As an equal opportunity employer, we actively encourage applications from all sections of the community. Sightsavers is a Disability Confident Leader and qualified people living with a disability are particularly encouraged to apply.
While we are confident that this role will go ahead, it is subject to final funding confirmation. We will ensure that all candidates are kept informed throughout the recruitment process.
Closing date: 20 July 2025
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
Contract Type: Part-time (4 days per week – 0.8 FTE)
Salary: £30,000 FTE (pro rata for 0.8 = £24,000 per annum)
Location: Hybrid; Tues – Thurs in the NYJO office
Reports to: Marketing & Communications Manager and Head of Fundraising, with collaboration across the team
Application Deadline: 25th July 2025
Start Date: Mid August 2025
Job Purpose:
This is a dynamic and developmental role designed for a candidate with at least 1 years' experience in fundraising or marketing within an arts or charitable organisation. The role is split evenly across fundraising and marketing and communications and will contribute directly to NYJO’s growth and sustainability by supporting our external affairs through income generation, audience engagement, and public profile.
We are looking for a confident, creative and self-motivated individual who can manage their workload independently, communicate effectively with donors and audiences, and is excited to grow their skills in both fundraising and communications within a fast-moving, ambitious organisation.
Key Responsibilities:
Fundraising (2 days per week)
Trusts, Foundations and Statutory Funding
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Conduct research and develop profiles on prospective trusts and statutory funders
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Draft briefing notes and maintain an up-to-date prospect pipeline
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Support grant administration: acknowledgements, processing, and internal logging
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Assist with preparation of Arts Council England reporting
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Draft small trust applications (up to £10k) with guidance from Head of Fundraising
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Help gather content, data and evidence to support medium/large bid development
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Lead the collation and drafting of funder reports
Individual Giving & Membership
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Administer NYJO’s membership scheme (renewals, fulfilment, member queries)
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Draft and distribute the Members’ newsletter, both digital and physical
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Organise cultivation events, manage RSVPs, support logistics and attend events
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Maintain donor records on our CRM Beacon in line with GDPR policies
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Support campaign delivery for fundraising initiatives (e.g. NYJO 60th, Big Give)
Development Support
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Coordinate fundraising proposals including content collation, layout and visuals
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Support the creation of fundraising collateral including impact case studies
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Contribute to donor communications and stewardship activity
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Assist with other tasks as required by the Head of Fundraising
Marketing & Communications (2 days per week)
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Support the creation, scheduling and distribution of engaging digital content (social media, e-newsletters, blog posts)
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Update and maintain website content related to news, projects, and events, and support with broader website updates and coordination with developers/designers
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Create compelling visual and written content aligned with NYJO’s brand identity
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Support the creation, scheduling and distribution of engaging digital content (social media, e-newsletters, blog posts)
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Update and maintain website content related to news, projects, and events
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Create compelling visual and written content aligned with NYJO’s brand identity
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Help coordinate campaign delivery across channels for performances, education work, and fundraising
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Assist with audience segmentation and analysis to refine communication strategies
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Contribute to PR and media liaison efforts
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Support planning and delivery of marketing campaigns for tours, digital events and initiatives
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Contribute to internal reporting on audience engagement and digital analytics
Additional Responsibilities:
In addition to the core fundraising and marketing duties, this role will take on several cross-functional and practical responsibilities that support NYJO’s operations and visibility:
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Provide light office management support, including liaising with suppliers, managing equipment (e.g., printers, scanners), and maintaining internal digital systems
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Carry out other ad hoc tasks as required in support of NYJO’s small, collaborative team environment
Person Specification:
Essential
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Minimum 1 year experience in a fundraising and marketing role within an arts or charity setting
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills
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Strong organisational and administrative skills, able to manage competing priorities
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Confident working independently and proactively
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Experience with content creation for social media and email platforms
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Comfortable using CRM systems and digital tools (e.g. Beacon, Mailchimp, Canva, CMS)
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Strong attention to detail, especially in writing and data entry
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Enthusiastic about music, youth arts and social impact
Desirable
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Experience writing or supporting funding applications
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Understanding of GDPR and data protection
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Familiarity with arts sector fundraising or communications (e.g. ACE reporting, donor events)
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Graphic design or video editing skills
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Experience using analytics tools (Google Analytics, social platform insights)
Working at NYJO:
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4-day working week (0.8 FTE)
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Hybrid working environment with some flexibility
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Occasional evening/weekend event support with Time Off In Lieu (TOIL)
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Opportunities for professional development and training
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Creative and collaborative working culture
How to Apply:
To apply, please submit:
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A CV (no more than 2 pages)
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A cover letter explaining your interest and how your experience matches the role
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Salary: £55,000-£65,000
Contract: Permanent, full-time or part-time considered
Location: Hybrid – 3 days pw on site or at meetings
Closing date: 14th July
Benefits: 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays, pro rata), free gym access, staff meals during sessions, access to OnSide’s Talent Academy, Employee Assistance and Wellbeing Programme.
This is a rare chance to join the Senior Leadership Team and shape the future of a growing, values-driven youth charity. With a flexible working culture, a strong reputation in the community, and the backing of the national OnSide network, this role offers the chance to lead a passionate team and make a lasting impact.
As part of this exciting role, you will lead a high-performing team to deliver a bold fundraising strategy, with the goal of raising £1.2m annually. You’ll manage key donor relationships, drive income growth across corporate, major donor, and grant funding streams, and oversee impactful communications that tell the story of our work with young people.
To be successful as the Director of Fundraising and Communications, you will need
- Proven experience in high-value fundraising (corporate, major donor, or trusts)
- Ideally some experience in communications or an understanding of the importance of bran
- Ability to network, influence both external and internal stakeholders
- Strategic thinking with the ability to deliver operational plans
If you would like to have an informal discussion, please call Ashby.
Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency. We use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable charity jobs. We are passionate about improving equality across the sector – you can read more about our commitment to diversity (here).
We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment in the charity sector and partner with you as the leading charity recruitment agency.
If enough applications are received, the charity reserves the right to end the application period sooner.
If you would like to discuss this role with us, please quote the reference 2638AJ
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Chalk Streams in the City Development Lead (Maternity Cover)
Hours: Full time (37.5 hours per week) or part time (30 hours per week over 4 days)
Contract: Fixed term contract of 12 months
Area of work: Predominantly in the London area
Are you passionate about connecting people with nature and empowering communities to protect rivers? Do you have experience delivering engaging volunteering and citizen science programmes that inspire real environmental action? Join us and play a pivotal role in restoring London’s rare urban chalk streams.
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced and motivated community engagement professional to take a leading role in the Development Phase of Chalk Streams in the City, an exciting National Lottery Heritage Fund-supported initiative. This project will restore 75 km of rare urban chalk stream habitat and connect over 20,000 people with their local rivers through hands-on conservation, education, and citizen science.
As Development Lead, you will shape the Trust’s first Engagement Strategy, coordinate an extensive community consultation programme, and manage the London Volunteering and Engagement Programme. You will also oversee delivery partners and help develop a major funding application for the next phase of work. This is a unique opportunity to gain experience in strategic project management, collaborative programme design, and large-scale heritage funding.
This is a rare opportunity to take on a strategic leadership role within a nationally significant project, gaining valuable experience in programme design, partnership working, and heritage lottery funding. Though fixed-term, it offers exceptional scope to develop your portfolio, broaden your network, and make a lasting contribution to environmental engagement and river restoration.
Working at the South East Rivers Trust is rewarding, fulfilling and fast-paced. We collaborate with energy and professionalism, guided by our values of delivering high-quality work, using expertise and science, building strong relationships, and bringing positivity and integrity to everything we do. If this sounds like the right environment for you - we’d love to hear from you.
This project is made possible with funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund, with thanks to National Lottery players.
Please see the full Chalk Streams in the City Development Lead job description for more information.
How to apply:
Please send us the following documents; instructions are on our website
- Your CV
- a completed application form
- Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form (optional)
The deadline for application is 11:59pm on Sunday 20th July 2025. We reserve the right to close the recruitment early.
Interviews will be potentially w.c. 28th July 2025.
Please note: All applicants must have the right to work in the UK. If you require sponsorship as you are an overseas applicant, please let us know.
Registered Charity
21 - 50
We help rivers thrive again for communities and nature.
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About Us
Kensington & Chelsea Foodbank is a vital part of our community, providing emergency food and support to people in crisis. As part of the Trussell network of foodbanks we are committed not just to meeting immediate needs, but also to tackling the root causes of poverty and hunger.
Job Purpose
The Development Manager will play a pivotal role in strengthening and sustaining the Foodbank's impact. You will lead fundraising efforts, cultivate key partnerships, oversee communications, and help support long-term organisational sustainability.
You will have a proven track record of growing income and building relationships with funders to achieve and exceed annual income targets and KPI’s. And you will have the capacity to create and craft compelling communications that successfully engage and attract donations.
Key Responsibilities
Fundraising & Income Generation
●Develop and implement a fundraising strategy (grants, trusts, individual giving, corporate partnerships, community fundraising).
●Research, write, and manage funding applications and grant reporting.
●Build and maintain relationships with funders, donors, and partners to secure and grow income streams, ensuring they receive excellent stewardship, timely reporting and doing all you can to maximise potential for further funding.
●Work collaboratively with other Trussell food banks, participate in the Trussell network of fundraisers, proactively take advantage of any skills development opportunities and engage with any joint fundraising opportunities.
●Work with the treasurer to identify fundraising priorities, develop fundraising budgets and make informed projections regarding future income.
●Generate content to promote the work of the food bank and encourage donations through social media, regular newsletters and contact with corporate Volunteers.
Partnership Development
●Identify and nurture partnerships with local businesses, charities, schools, faith groups, and community organisations.
●Develop corporate volunteering at the foodbank, alongside the Volunteering Manager, and develop income from corporate partners.
●Represent the Foodbank at local events and meetings to build visibility and strategic relationships.
Communications & Engagement
●Manage and widen the Foodbank’s public profile through social media, newsletters, campaigns, and the website.
●Develop engaging content that tells the story of the Foodbank’s impact and encourages support.
●Coordinate media relations where necessary.
●Act as brand guardian, ensuring all communications are consistent with the Kensington & Chelsea Foodbank’s values, tone, and visual identity, and in line with Trussell’s new brand.
Strategic Planning & Organisational Development
●Be part of the leadership team, along with the board of trustees, that delivers the Foodbank’s strategic goals.
●Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs), helping to evaluate programme impact and effectiveness.
●Contribute to long-term sustainability and capacity-building plans.
●Perform other tasks as requested by trustees.
Person Specification
Essential
●Proven experience in fundraising or income development (preferably in the charity or non-profit sector).
●Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to inspire and persuade a range of audiences.
●Ability to work independently, proactively and collaboratively in a small, dedicated team.
●Passion for tackling food poverty, inequality, and social justice.
Desirable
●Experience in community engagement or partnership-building.
●Knowledge of the local context in Kensington & Chelsea or similar urban environments.
Benefits
●Flexible working arrangements (including hybrid work).
●25 days annual leave (plus public holidays).
●Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a high-need community.
●Supportive, inclusive team culture.
