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We are recruiting a Corporate Partnerships Manager to lead the development and delivery of Trust’s Corporate Fundraising Plan, with the aim to drive income growth and build strong, long-term partnerships.

This new role is being recruited as we embark on the development of an ambitious corporate fundraising strategy, and you will play a key role in reshaping our approach to building impactful and mutually beneficial partnerships that will enable the Trust and the business community to work together towards nature’s recovery and take positive action for wildlife.

We are looking for an enthusiastic self-starter with experience of initiating and developing corporate fundraising relationships and of securing significant income and other support. You will be target driven and highly motivated, with a creative approach and a commitment to collaborating with others to deliver a shared aim.

You must also be a compelling advocate for the work of the Trust.

Closing date: 9am Wednesday 14th October 2026 

Contact details

If you would like an informal discussion about this opportunity or have any specific questions, you can arrange a call with Emma Norrington, Director of Development. Details are on our website. 

Please see our recruitment pack on our website for more information and on how to apply. 

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk. For applicable roles, applicants must be willing to undergo checks with past employers and Disclosure and Barring Service checks at the eligible level. 

Job Title: Philanthropy Manager

Salary:£41,000 - £45,000

Contract Type: Full-Time Permanent

The Edinburgh International Festival is looking for an experienced, creative, and ambitious Philanthropy Manager to join the Development Department. We’re looking for someone who has proven experience in growing fundraising income through both membership campaign strategy and mid-level and major gifts frontline fundraising. Our team is hard-working, driven, and collaborative, and we’re looking for someone who can combine both the art and science of fundraising to help support the Festival’s vision to create the deepest experience with the highest quality of art for the broadest possible audience. 

EIF is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and applications from candidates of all communities and backgrounds. Inclusive culture is the foundation for a successful workplace—this is a key focus for us across our staff, our artists, and our audiences.

To increase the diversity of our staff, our recruitment includes the Rooney Rule - regarding ethnicity – and Disability Confident Scheme for interviews. For more information go to our website.

Job Specification

The Role:

Reporting to the Head of Philanthropy, the Philanthropy Manager is responsible for developing and managing individual giving revenue streams (inclusive of membership), alongside their own portfolio of higher-level supporters and legacy donors, working alongside the Head of Philanthropy to shape and implement the overall strategy. The Philanthropy Manager collaborates closely within the Philanthropy team, across the Development Department, and with colleagues in the Audiences Department to design and implement a cohesive, exceptional supporter experience for members and individual supporters of the Festival. The Philanthropy team is a close-knit team, thriving in a fast-paced environment, which requires flexibility, excellent organisation and time-management, and strong communication skills.

Performance Indicators and Deliverables 

· A fundraising strategy for membership and individual giving (mid-level, online, US-based donors, and legacy) is delivered successfully and meets or exceeds annual income targets.

· Successfully engaging with donors and prospects in the Philanthropy Manager’s portfolio to move donors & prospects through the fundraising cycle, resulting in new, renewed, and upgraded giving.

· The Membership scheme and US giving scheme are managed appropriately, adhering to legal and regulatory requirements, monitored and reported on regularly, and are delivered in collaboration with colleagues across the organisation to ensure an exceptional and consistent donor experience.

· The Festival’s gift aid claim is submitted successfully each year, with underlying data and tracking mechanisms in place and audited regularly for accuracy.

· Prospects are identified proactively, organised and assigned strategically, engaged consistently, and moved through the fundraising cycle to ensure a healthy pipeline of future supporters.

· The Philanthropy Manager is abreast of wider fundraising trends, regulatory changes, and best-practice, and proactively shares and implements this across the Philanthropy team and Development Department.

· The Philanthropy Manager is viewed internally as a collaborative and knowledgeable colleague and contributes actively to organisational policies, culture, and projects.

Closing date for applications: 9am, 28 September 2026

Interview dates: 6 October 2026

Job applicants will be expected to provide evidence of permanent right to work in the United Kingdom or be able to obtain such.

Philanthropy Manager

Philanthropy and Partnerships fundraising at Alzheimer's Research UK has grown significantly over

recent years. The Directorate has a strong track record of soliciting seven-figure donations and

winning significant corporate partnerships with well-known and well-loved brands such as Omaze,

Cadbury, Warburtons, Roadchef and Dobbies.

We are now building upon this success and have launched a new, significant fundraising campaign.

This campaign will help drive further transformational growth, from income across major donors,

trusts and foundations, and corporate partners. Ultimately, it will help us fund cutting-edge research

that will bring forward the day when we can diagnose, treat and prevent dementia.

The Philanthropy Manager will play a key role in the success of the Philanthropy Team. Working closely with the Head of Philanthropy and other stakeholders across ARUK, the Philanthropy Manager will drive income and deliver transformational gifts and strategic relationships with individual major donors and charitable trusts and foundations. 

Key Responsibilities:

Relationship Building and Income Generation

· Build relationships with a portfolio of high-value current and prospective major donors and charitable trusts, gauging their level of interest in our work, providing opportunities to engage with ARUK, and soliciting gifts through face-to-face meetings and events.

· Develop a thorough understanding of ARUK's projects, policies and activities to articulate the mission of our work and inspire people to join us.

· Tailor and develop cases for support to attract funding for ARUK's projects, fundraising across different areas of ARUK's work, including identified strategic priorities for the organisation.

· Present and pitch to potential supporters and donors, managing meetings where relevant and involving senior representation when needed — including supporting the Head of Philanthropy on high-value asks where required.

· Develop stewardship and engagement plans for donors, working with teams across ARUK to create bespoke and creative engagement opportunities, ensuring donors are thanked and updated and that their relationship with ARUK grows in depth and value.

· Work with the prospect development team to manage a portfolio pipeline, moving donors/trusts through the different stages to secure gifts.

· Lead on relationships with senior volunteers and senior leadership, where appropriate, empowering them to open their networks and ask for support.

· Work closely and collaborate with the Corporate Partnerships and other teams on cross-team fundraising opportunities.

Line Management

· Line manage a Philanthropy Officer, actively empowering, coaching and supporting them to develop their operational plans and deliver on key priorities. 

· Work with the Head of Philanthropy to set clear goals, objectives and KPIs for the Officer and provide them with the ongoing guidance and support they need to reach them.

· Role model and actively embed Alzheimer’s Research UK values and behaviours across all activities, and champion the principles of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.

Processes

· Liaise with the Philanthropy Executive (Admin) as required on expected income and gift restrictions.

· Work closely with the Donor Relations Manager to enable them to fully support donor relationships in terms of stewardship and recognition.

· Ensure supporter and event records are kept up to date through daily use of ARUK’s CRM (Salesforce).

Events

· Play a key role in the planning and delivery of team events such as cultivation dinners, with support from the Events Team.

· Explore and develop new fundraising event opportunities, working closely with the Events Team to create engaging high-value event

· Lead on bespoke events such as online donor presentations or tailored lab tours for a small group of supporters.

· Represent ARUK at Philanthropy Team events, and at other ARUK events where major donors or the representatives of charitable trusts may be attending.

Knowledge, skills and experience needed:

· Demonstrable experience gained working in a major gifts fundraising or client relationship management role.

· Demonstrable experience of developing long-term/ strategic relationships.

· Demonstrable experience of developing relationships/ influencing through face-to-face contact.

· Demonstrable experience of working effectively without close supervision.

· Good understanding of the principles of major gifts fundraising.

· Experience working in a target-led environment.

· Excellent communicator with an ability to build strong relationships and inspire confidence and respect at all levels. 

· Very strong, versatile written communication skills, with an ability to write persuasively for a range of audiences. 

· Excellent listening skills, receptive to feedback and demonstrates flexibility, curiosity and an ability to learn.

· Strong team player who can work both independently and collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.

· Excellent planning and organisational skills, with an ability to plan and set goals, work to deadlines and reprioritise work in accordance with the organisational needs.

· Demonstrates strong negotiation, influencing and decision-making skills, particularly when there are conflicting points of views.

· Demonstrates a proactive and pragmatic approach to investigating and solving problems, strives for continuous improvement and identifies ways to deliver creative and innovative solutions.

· A good blend of strategic and analytical thinking; with an ability to see the bigger picture.

· Strong attention to detail, sets high standards and strives for excellence.

· Ability to absorb and process new information quickly, including ability to grasp complex scientific concepts to a reasonable level.

· Driven and highly proactive - adept at spotting opportunities and maximizing them.

· Adaptable and flexible with a growth mindset, with a willingness to undertake occasional work in the evening.

· Thrives within a fast-paced environment, with an ability to remain calm under pressure.

· Strong ethical standards and a high level of personal integrity.

· Excellent IT skills in Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Additional Information:

Ways of working:

As part of our Agile ways of working you will be required to work approximately 2 days a week from the office, which is subject to the requirements of the role and the business needs. Flexibility on where you work can be split between working from home and our office.

Roles that are classed as part of the Agile ways of working are not able to claim any costs for Mileage/Travel on Public Transport, Accommodation and/or Meals.  This includes when attending the office for various meetings/events.

Our Office: Our office is at 3 Riverside, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6AD. 

Salary: Circa £48,000 per annum, plus benefits

Please download the Vacancy Pack on our website for more information.

The closing date for applications is the 4th October 2026, with interviews being arrange once shortlisting has been completed. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date. We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity, as on occasion we may have to bring forward the interview date and/or the closing date based on the needs of the business. Although a possibility, this will only happen in exceptional circumstances. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date.

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential.  We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, particularly from those in the global majority, those with disabilities, men and those from the LGBTQIA+ community. Any offer of employment is however subject to you having the right to work in the UK.

As part of our commitment to being an inclusive employer and ensuring fairness and consistency in our selection process, we will handle your CV and application with the utmost confidentiality. Should you require any adjustments at either the application or interview stage, please contact us via our website. 

How to apply: Please create an online account using our Online Recruitment Platform which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies page. You will be able to attach your CV to your application and track the status of your application.

About Alzheimer’s Research UK: Alzheimer's Research UK is the UK's leading dementia research charity. Our mission is to accelerate progress towards a cure.  Today 1 in 2 people will be impacted by dementia, either through caring for a loved one, developing it themselves or tragically both. But there is hope. 

Who we are
We are OUTpatients, the UK’s LGBTIQ+ cancer charity. Proudly led by and for our community, we are here to shake up the system, advocate for equity, and stand up for every LGBTIQ+ person affected by cancer. Our passion to support others is born out of personal experience; we understand what it’s like to not see yourself reflected in the services you use, and feel like you are left in the margins at a time when you most need personalised support. That is why we host peer support, educate healthcare professionals and help to shape national policy so that nobody has to go through cancer alone.

The position

The Head of Fundraising & Business Development is one of three new senior leadership roles we're creating alongside our CEO, the first time OUTpatients has built a leadership team of this kind. It's a rare chance to build an income generation function from scratch, not inherit and manage one that already exists.

You'll be the driving force behind how we fund our growth: designing and delivering a multi-channel income strategy spanning trusts and grants, corporate partnerships, individual giving and commercialised education products, and personally securing the gifts and partnerships that sustain our peer support, healthcare education and advocacy work. This is a hands-on, deeply personal role. You'll write the bids, pitch the sponsors and build the relationships yourself, not oversee others doing it.

Working closely with our incoming Chief Operating Officer and Chief Medical Officer, and reporting directly to our CEO, your work will directly shape how many more LGBTIQ+ people affected by cancer we're able to reach.

To learn more about the role, please read the attached Job Description.

Camphill Village Trust is a social care provider and charity rooted in nature and community, supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health support needs to live healthier, more active and independent lives.

For over 70 years we have pioneered a different kind of care – shaped by place, purpose, and the natural world. We believe care should do more than meet needs, it should create opportunity, belonging, and purpose. By rooting our support in meaningful work, relationships, and the natural environment, we help people to build skills, confidence, and independence.

Do you want to make a difference and help us achieve our vision?

The Marketing Manager will lead activity that grows awareness of our charity, our social enterprises/ retail arm, and our fundraising work. The role will develop and deliver clear, compelling marketing that strengthens our brand, reaching new audiences, and inspires people to connect with our mission.

Working closely with colleagues across the Trust, the postholder will shape and implement marketing that supports fundraising and social enterprise growth. They will use insight, creativity and storytelling to bring our purpose to life, create products that land and champion consistent, audience-focused marketing across all channels.

As a key leader within the Communication and Marketing team, this role will provide strategic marketing expertise, contributing to department strategy, planning and decision-making.

Main Responsibilities

• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to translate complex work into simple, engaging messages and campaigns.
• Plan and deliver integrated campaigns across digital, print, social media, and in-person environment.
• Use audience insight and market analysis to develop fundraising products and identify opportunities for growth and engagement.
• Work collaboratively across teams to ensure consistent messaging and strong brand use.
• This role will lead specific projects and will be expected to understand how to motivate project teams well and deliver high quality results in a timely manner.

Knowledge & Experience

• Proven experience as a Marketing Manager or similar, ideally within a charity, social enterprise, or values-driven organisation.
• Experience of product development for fundraising.
• Strong understanding of digital marketing, analytics, and audience-focused content creation.
• Experience delivering integrated campaigns that drive awareness and engagement.
• Knowledge of brand development and how to maintain consistent messaging across channels.

Personal Attributes & Key Competencies

• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to translate complex work into simple, engaging messages and campaigns.
• Creative thinker with a strategic mindset and strong problem‑solving abilities.
• Organised and proactive, able to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Collaborative, with the ability to work confidently across teams and build strong relationships.
• Data‑informed, comfortable using insight to shape decisions and improve performance.
• Calm under pressure, with a positive, solutions‑focused approach.
• Commitment to diversity and anti-oppressive practice in all areas of work.
• Self-motivation, able to prioritise workload and operate without close guidance from a manager.
• A high degree of tact and diplomacy.

Position: Marketing Manager

Responsible to: Head of Communications and Marketing

Location: Hybrid with at least one day per week based at one of our communities. Candidates will need to live within easy commuting distance of Delrow (near Watford), St Albans, Grange Village and Oaklands Park (Newnham on Severn), Taurus Crafts (Lydney), Stourbridge, Croft (Malton), Botton Village (near Whitby) or Larchfield (near Middlesbrough).

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday.

Salary: £38,110 - £42,230 per annum, dependent on skills and experience.

Annual Leave and Benefits: 

• 28 days paid annual leave plus statutory bank holidays
• The option to buy and sell annual leave
• Company sick pay after one month starting at 4 weeks and increasing to 12 weeks with service
• Life Cover for all employees
• Pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Program
• Blue Light Card

Could you build relationships that help change lives?

Shiloh Rotherham is looking for a Community Fundraiser who is passionate about people, great at building relationships and excited by the opportunity to make a real difference.

For more than 30 years, Shiloh has been supporting adults who are homeless or at risk of homelessness in Rotherham. We provide a safe, welcoming place where people can access practical support, advice, health and wellbeing services, skills and training, and opportunities to move towards a better future.

We are now entering an exciting new chapter as we launch our new three-year strategic plan, and we are looking for someone who can help us grow our income, our profile and our community of supporters.

About the role

As our Community Fundraiser, you will play a key role in developing and growing Shiloh’s fundraising across Rotherham and South Yorkshire.

This is a relationship-driven role. You will connect with individuals, community groups, schools and colleges, local organisations and businesses, inspiring them to get involved with Shiloh and become long-term supporters.

You will have the opportunity to be creative and develop new fundraising ideas, while also nurturing the relationships we already have. From community fundraising events and supporter-led activities to corporate partnerships, campaigns and sponsorship opportunities, you will help turn connections into meaningful support for Shiloh.

You will also work closely with our CEO and wider team to communicate the difference Shiloh makes, share impact stories and ensure our supporters understand how their contribution is helping people move forward.

About you

We are looking for someone who is confident, proactive and passionate about building relationships. You will have at least two years’ experience in community fundraising or a similar relationship-based role, together with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Knowledge of fundraising within the charitable or voluntary sector, donor stewardship, fundraising codes of practice, GDPR, CRM systems and Google Workspace would be an advantage.

A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are desirable, as the role will involve travelling across South Yorkshire.

Why join Shiloh?

This is an opportunity to join a charity with more than 30 years of experience and impact in Rotherham, at an exciting point in our development. You will be joining a supportive, values-driven team where relationships really matter and where your work will directly contribute to helping people facing homelessness.

We offer:

• 25 days’ annual leave

• 6% employer pension contribution after three months

• Hybrid and flexible working options

• Opportunities for training and personal development

Our values

Our values of Empowerment, Partnership, Inclusivity and Respect are at the heart of everything we do.

Shiloh was founded in 1992 on Christian beliefs. While the values of the Christian faith remain at the heart of our work, our support is open to everyone. You do not need to be a Christian to work for Shiloh, but you will need to demonstrate empathy with our vision, values and mission.

Interested?

If you are an enthusiastic and relationship-focused fundraiser who wants to use your skills to make a real difference to people experiencing homelessness, we would love to hear from you.

Senior Fundraising Operations and Administration Manager
Salary: £47,150.00 per annum
Location: Hybrid working – Norwich or Cambridge
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Contract: Permanent 

About East Anglian Air Ambulance 

We are East Anglian Air Ambulance. A charity providing lifesaving critical care every day of the year across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Norfolk and Suffolk. Whether by air or road, we bring hospital-level care to the most seriously ill and injured, probably on the worst day of their lives.

From blood transfusions and pain relief to anaesthesia and emergency surgery, our doctors and paramedics give patients the best chance of survival and recovery. And it doesn’t stop there. We also offer vital aftercare, train people in lifesaving skills, and carry out clinical research to keep improving care.

We’re fuelled entirely by donations, without any regular government funding, so our supporters and their fundraising powers every single mission. 

About the role 

You will be playing a key role in the senior leadership of the fundraising directorate, working alongside the two Heads of Fundraising. You and your team will provide hugely important support functions for the charity, including; delivering fantastic event experiences for supporters, applying for significant funding, ensuring the smooth running and administration of the fundraising function and specifically for the two largest income areas in fundraising - lottery and legacies. 

Key responsibilities include: 

Put simply, you will be responsible for developing a future proofed administrative function that can manage all fundraising and supporter administration, processing and fulfilment requirements. 

Providing senior leadership and direction to the Trust and Grants, Gifts in Wills administration and events delivery functions of the fundraising directorate. At the same time managing key external relationships with stakeholders, third party providers and contractors inc. our lottery canvassing company, lottery CRM, fundraising systems, insight contractors and other providers. 

Collaborating with Information Systems and Finance teams to ensure that all fundraising insight, reporting and supporter data is accessible and up to date. Commissioning the development of new dashboards or reports to ensure the fundraising team have everything they need to make informed decisions and to grow income. 

Proactively auditing and reviewing current activity and processes. Developing a culture of continuous improvement, through collaboration with other teams and key stakeholders, to address current and future need, plus identifying areas of efficiency, and where we can add value for supporters.

Becoming our in-house expert on fundraising governance and compliance, staying up to date with fundraising legislation and regulation to help ensure we are always compliant in our activity, policies and process across the fundraising department. 

You’ll bring: 

Significant experience leading or managing teams or functions in a charity and/or fundraising setting. Alongside this, you will have recently been working in an environment where you have been identifying and delivering improvements to operational systems and processes.

You will have a proven experience in project management and if you have knowledge of lean processing, value stream mapping or continuous improvement methods this would be a real bonus. You will be great at managing significant third-party contracts, supplier tendering and procurement, and contract negotiations.

Your knowledge of fundraising practices, governance, legislation and regulation will be great, but there will be opportunity to learn and develop this if you need it. A good working knowledge of the Code of Fundraising Practice, Gambling Commission and Charity Commission rules would be fantastic.

Overall, you will have the right mindset to get stuff done, solve problems and find ways to continuously improve processes and activity – being a fan of helicopters and the colour yellow, would be great too!

Closing Date: 21st September 2026 (9am)  
Interview Date: 28th September 2026 (to be held in person at Helimed House, Norwich) 

This role will be worked a minimum of 3 days a week from our Norwich or Cambridge office and up to 2 days a week from home. The exact days worked in the office will be agreed with the successful candidate, but you must live within a commutable distance of Norwich or Cambridge.

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

No agencies please.

This is a flexible, relationship-led role for someone who loves being out in the community, opening doors, inspiring supporters and turning local goodwill into long-term income to support seriously ill children and their families.

We are looking for an ambitious, energetic and relationship-focused Regional Community Fundraiser to join our fundraising team and grow sustainable support across Surrey. Working from home and spending significant time within your region, you will act as the face of the charity locally, engaging individuals, community groups, schools, local businesses and volunteers.

About School of Hard Knocks

School of Hard Knocks (SOHK) is one of the UK’s leading education charities, working in 29 secondary schools across England, Scotland, and Wales. Using rugby as a key delivery tool, we support young people who are struggling to engage in early secondary education - often because of anxiety, low confidence, disrupted home lives, or behavioural challenges rooted in trauma. For many of the children we support, life has already brought more hardship than most adults experience in a lifetime. Our purpose is clear: to help young people facing complex challenges break the cycle and move towards a safer, stronger, more hopeful future.

The SOHK Schools Programme is a two-year intervention working with cohorts of around 20 pupils from Year 7 through to Year 9. Pupils are selected by the school and are typically among the hardest to reach young people. Each week, we deliver half a day of rugby training and classroom sessions built around our 3Cs framework, covering topics such as growth mindset, goal setting, and decision-making, alongside monthly one-to-one sessions with every pupil. The programme’s impact is evaluated by SOHK staff, teachers, parents, and the pupils themselves.

90% of our participants report feeling more confident and more engaged with school after taking part, with long-term effects on attendance, attainment, and life outcomes. Find out more about our Schools Programme.

Since 2023, SOHK has been proud to partner with Impetus, a charity that invests in and supports organisations helping young people from disadvantaged backgrounds succeed. This partnership combines investment with strategic and organisational development support, helping to strengthen our impact and set SOHK up for sustainable growth.

We are proud to be delivering long-term programmes that meaningfully reach hundreds of young people each year - but the societal need is vast. Our ambitious four-year strategic plan targets growth, aiming to bring our impactful programme to hundreds more young people each year.

“Despite the usual challenges that every education or sport for development charity faces, School of Hard Knocks really is unique. It is not so much what we deliver at a programme level (which is of course brilliant) but who we are as a team. If you are a values-led leader and love the idea of ‘team’, then School of Hard Knocks is the place for you.”

- Ken Cowen, Founder and outgoing CEO

The Role

The CEO is the public face and leader of SOHK, responsible for the overall strategic direction, vision, and management of the charity - ensuring SOHK meets its mission and strategic objectives while maintaining strong relationships with Trustees, staff, supporters, and the wider SOHK community. We’re looking for a mission-driven charity leader and effective fundraiser, capable of building a sustainable growth model.

Strategy and Direction

● Be the face and voice of the charity - its principal ambassador

● Lead the development and periodic review of SOHK’s strategy with the Trustees and Senior Management Team

● Translate the 2026-30 strategy into organisational priorities, plans, and goals

● Ensure safeguarding, wellbeing, and the lived experience of young people remain central to every decision and growth plan

Programme Delivery, Quality and Impact

● Hold a high bar for programme quality and outcomes for young people

● Line-manage and support the Director of Programmes, working with delivery teams and partners to build a world-class, evidence-based intervention

● Ensure SOHK can evidence the impact of its programmes, with insights feeding back into constant improvement

Income Generation, Fundraising and External Relations

● Lead income generation across trusts and foundations, corporate partnerships, individual giving, and challenges and events

● Line-manage and support the Head of Fundraising in executing a comprehensive fundraising strategy

● Hold senior relationships with funders and partners, building SOHK’s brand, reputation, and profile

Leading People, Culture and Operations

● Build and lead a high-performing Senior Management Team

● Foster a positive, inclusive, high-performing culture aligned with SOHK’s values

● Line-manage and support the Director of Finance & Operations, ensuring operational excellence

Governance and the Board

● Act as the primary link between the organisation and the Trustees

● Attend all Trustee meetings (held quarterly) and provide timely, accurate reporting

● Ensure compliance with all legal, regulatory, and Charity Commission requirements

About You

Essential

● Proven senior leadership experience in the charity, education, youth, or social impact sector - whether as CEO or as part of an executive team - including working directly with a Board of Trustees

● Demonstrated success in building or significantly growing an organisation, programme, or initiative

● A collaborative and values-led leadership style, with the ability to inspire trust, hold people to account, and build high-performing teams

● Strong track record of income generation, including securing significant funding from trusts, foundations, corporates, or major donors

● Experience of financial oversight, budgeting, and organisational planning at a senior level

● Strategic thinker, able to translate vision into clear plans and delivery

● Strong relationship-builder and communicator, confident with a wide range of stakeholders

Desirable

● Previous charity CEO experience - a bonus, but not essential; we know brilliant candidates come from a wide range of backgrounds

● Direct classroom, youth work, or education leadership experience

● Knowledge of the UK education system and youth policy landscape

● Experience of scaling a multi-site delivery organisation and working with local authorities

Personal Attributes

● Deep commitment to improving outcomes for young people, especially those facing disadvantage

● Resilient and persistent, able to work under pressure and navigate setbacks

● Collaborative, open, and reflective leader who seeks feedback and learns from it

Terms of Appointment

Contract type

Full-time, permanent

Location

Greater London, with offices in Edinburgh & Cardiff

Salary

£85,000 – £90,000 per year + £5,000 PRP

Reports to

Chair of the Board of Trustees

Direct reports

Director of Programmes; Head of Fundraising; Director of Finance & Operations

Travel

Regular UK travel, primarily to Edinburgh and Cardiff. Occasional evenings for stakeholder engagement and fundraising events

Trustee meetings

Quarterly, in London, in the evening, plus ad hoc subcommittees

Purpose of the role 

The Literacy Pirates is an educational charity working across the UK to develop the literacy, confidence and perseverance of children who are falling behind in school and have fewer opportunities in their personal lives. We offer in-person and online literacy programmes that support children to meet age-related expectations in reading and writing, succeed in school, and thrive beyond the classroom. 

Literacy Pirates is at an incredibly exciting point in its 15-year journey, as we embark on year two of our five-year national expansion plan, with a target to quadruple the number of young people we support over the next four years and double our fundraised income.

About the Fundraising & Communications Department 

The Corporate Partnerships Manager reports to the Head of Development and is part of the broader fundraising and communications team along with the Trusts & Foundation Manager and Communications Manager.

Corporate partnerships revenue accounts for 40% of our fundraised income and is a key strategic target for growth. The Corporate Partnerships Manager role is therefore critical to achieving our national expansion ambitions.

This role is office-based in London, with the option to work from remotely two days a week. 

Key Purpose 

• To manage, renew and deepen existing corporate partnerships. 

• To generate additional revenue through identifying new business and income growth opportunities. 

Duties and Responsibilities 

• To manage a portfolio of existing corporate partnerships, building excellent relationships with all levels of stakeholders in order to renew and grow partnerships. 

• Secure new fundraising income through developing and managing a portfolio of prospects; and by demonstrating effective networking and relationship development approaches. 

• To manage and deliver standalone corporate volunteering days, projects and event; building strong relationships with clients and participants in order to develop deeper partnerships. 

• Design and develop new corporate volunteering events and manage special annual events, such as the Hackney Half Marathon fundraiser 

• Oversea the individual giving tracking and donor engagement process, supervising and providing guidance on process improvements. 

• Research and identify corporate foundations to apply to, writing and submitting compelling proposals.  

• Draft and submit engaging written progress reports to corporate partners and foundations. 

• Be a strong advocate for team and department objectives, looking for new fundraising opportunities and working effectively with colleagues outside of the fundraising team. 

• Manage and monitor agreed partnership income and associated expenditure to ensure ROI and cost effectiveness across all relationships. 

General 

• A commitment to high standards of service delivery and customer care 

• Regularly monitor and update all financial and KPI data on departmental reporting documents 

• Participate actively in regular departmental meetings and support colleagues on broader fundraising and communications work.  

Person Specification 

• Minimum 3 years-experience of managing and developing corporate partnership relationships in a charity fundraising department 

• Ability to effectively manage external partner meetings, taking a confident and proactive approach, being responsive and accountable and looking for opportunities to deepen relationships 

• A confident and enthusiastic networker, always looking to develop new relationships, with an enterprising approach to corporate fundraising 

• Interest in, and enthusiasm to, identify and develop new corporate fundraising strategies and initiatives.

• Proven track record of securing income and managing partnerships and sponsorships within a target driven environment 

• Experience of delivering events, both standalone and as a part of a wider partnership. 

• Knowledge of effective individual giving processes and donor engagement approaches.  

• Good organisational skills, excellent task management and follow up, and demonstrating the ability to set and manage conflicting priorities 

• Excellent writing skills and experience of developing written funding proposals.  

• Commercial awareness with knowledge of a range of commercial and business sectors 

• Proficiency in the use of MS Office, particularly Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint 

• Knowledge of fundraising database e.g. Salesforce or similar 

• An interest in children's literacy and passionate about addressing poverty and inequality 

• Self-starter, able to work proactively and intuitively 

Salary: £40,000 - 42,000 (incl. London Weighting)

Contract: Full time, permanent

Location: London based, three days in the office, with the option to work remotely two days.

This is an exciting opportunity to join EarthPercent at a pivotal stage in our growth. 

The Fundraising & Communications Assistant is a brand-new role designed to support a more joined-up approach across EarthPercent’s activity. Working across fundraising, communications and community, you’ll help ensure these closely connected functions are aligned, enabling EarthPercent to build and strengthen relationships with artists, partners, donors, supporters and the wider music community. 

The role provides essential administrative, operational and project support, helping deliver partnerships, campaigns, events, communications and engagement activities that advance EarthPercent’s mission. You’ll play a key role in keeping projects organised, ensuring information flows effectively across the organisation and enabling colleagues to build and steward successful relationships.

You’ll support the planning and delivery of live fundraising shows, industry events and campaigns; assist with partnership materials and communications; maintain key systems; and help ensure colleagues have the information they need to deliver high-quality work. 

As part of a small, ambitious team, you'll have the opportunity to contribute across a range of our fundraising, communications and engagement activity, gaining broad experience while helping shape a growing organisation. This varied, hands-on role is ideal for someone who is highly organised, proactive and keen to build a career at the intersection of music and environmental action.

Person Specification

You might currently work in the music industry, in a partnerships or account management role, or within the charity sector. Whatever your background, you’re motivated by building meaningful relationships, helping raise funds and generating support for environmental action through music.

You’re highly organised, detail-oriented and proactive. You take pride in delivering high-quality work, managing competing priorities and supporting others to succeed. While you’re excited by the opportunity to work with artists and partners, you’re equally happy rolling up your sleeves with the coordination, administration and behind-the-scenes work that makes it all possible.

Most importantly, you’re eager to learn, develop your skills and help EarthPercent deliver on its mission. 

EVENTS CO-ORDINATOR

Sheffield Hospitals Charity is looking for a talented Events Co-ordinator to lead the delivery of a growing portfolio of fundraising and engagement events from flagship fundraising events to brand awareness initiatives, you'll play a key role in creating experiences that make a real difference. 

What you'll do:

• Plan and deliver a varied programme of events from concept to evaluation.
• Build strong relationships with supporters, volunteers and partners.
• Help grow participation, income and awareness of Sheffield Hospitals Charity.
• Work as part of an ambitious and supportive fundraising team. 

We'd love to hear from you if you have:

• Experience delivering successful events and managing multiple projects.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• A proactive, creative and solutions-focused approach.
• The ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. 

We're looking for someone who is organised, proactive and confident managing multiple projects at once. You'll be a natural relationship-builder with a creative mindset, excellent communication skills and a passion for delivering outstanding experiences. You'll have the opportunity to shape an established events programme, bring fresh ideas to the table and help improve the lives of patients, families across Sheffield. 

If you're looking for a role where you can make your mark and deliver events with real impact, we'd love to hear from you. 

If you feel you have relevant skills and experience, please submit your CV and supporting statement to Sandra Smith, Senior Consultant via the Charisma Charity Recruitment website.

Location: Sheffield (hybrid working available) 

Closing date for applications: 21st September
First client interview: 2nd October 
Second client interview: TBC

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law. 

Charisma is committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment processes. If you have any reasonable adjustments or wish to apply for this role under the Disability Confident Scheme, please contact our Operations Teams. Charisma will ensure all candidates who disclose that they wish to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme and that meet the minimum criteria for the role will receive an opportunity to interview with the Charisma Consultant representing the role.

Community & Individual Giving Fundraiser

Bethlehem Care & Hospice Trust

Salary: £34,000-£40,000 FTE, pro rata depending on experience  |  Hours: 14.8-22.2 hours per week (0.4-0.6 FTE)  |  Location: Home-based; applicants must be based in Yorkshire  |  Contract: 12 months initially, with a view to extension subject to funding and performance

Build the community of supporters who will sustain Palestine's first and only licensed palliative care service

Bethlehem Care & Hospice Trust (BCHT) is a small UK charity supporting the development of specialist palliative and hospice care in Palestine. In August 2023, the service we support became the first licensed palliative care service in Palestine. Since then, its specialist nurses have cared for more than 350 patients and their families and delivered more than 5,000 home visits.

We now need to build the community of supporters who will help secure that service for the future. We are investing in professional fundraising for the first time and are looking for an enthusiastic, relationship-focused Community & Individual Giving Fundraiser to help grow our supporter base, develop community fundraising and increase regular giving.

The opportunity

This is a new role with considerable freedom to shape how BCHT develops community and individual giving. Working closely with Trustees, patrons, volunteers and existing supporters, you will initially focus on Yorkshire and northern England, where BCHT already has networks on which to build.

You will develop relationships with churches, schools, universities, Rotary clubs, community organisations, businesses and individual supporters; help people fundraise for BCHT; develop regular giving; and ensure that our supporters feel connected to the extraordinary work they make possible. You will also help us develop a more systematic approach to supporter communications, digital fundraising, stewardship and volunteer engagement.

This role could be for you if you have experience of community fundraising, individual giving, supporter engagement, marketing or relationship management; are an excellent communicator and natural relationship-builder; enjoy meeting people and are confident speaking to groups; can develop ideas and turn them into practical fundraising activity; can work independently; and want the opportunity to build something rather than simply inherit an established fundraising programme.

Experience of community or individual fundraising, regular giving, working with volunteers, CRM systems, or church, school or faith-community fundraising would be particularly valuable.

You will need to be based in Yorkshire and able and willing to travel regularly throughout the region.

BCHT is inspired by Christian values of compassion, dignity and service. Applicants should be sympathetic to the values and mission of the charity. The palliative care service we support is provided to people regardless of faith, ethnicity, background or ability to pay.

What we offer: flexible home-based working; 25 days' annual leave plus UK public/bank holidays, pro rata; and a workplace pension scheme with a 5% employer contribution, subject to scheme rules. You will have considerable scope to shape BCHT's community fundraising programme from the outset and direct access to Trustees and supporters.

To apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter of no more than two pages explaining why you are interested in the role and how your experience meets its requirements. Please download the Recruitment Pack for further information.

Closing date: Friday 25 September 2026  |  Interviews: Week commencing 5 October 2026  |  Start: As soon as possible by agreement

This is an opportunity to join a dynamic and successful fundraising, engagement and communications team, helping to drive forward an organisation that is seeking to grow and develop to meet a changing conservation environment for whales and dolphins.

We are looking for someone that can lead a team but will also be a fundraiser in their own right, willing to initiate and take on projects. They need the experience to drive the strategic direction, innovation, and operational excellence needed to grow fundraising income, strengthen brand awareness and deepen engagement with donors and supporters.

The successful candidate will be an important part of WDC’s senior management team, working closely with the CEO and other senior colleagues to lead the organisation into its next stage of development, building resilience and impact in all that we do.