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Job Title: Senior Trusts & Foundations Manager
Reporting To: Head of Statutory Fundraising, Trusts and Foundations
Salary Range: £45.000 - £50.000
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Hybrid, across London sites. Old Street. Canary Wharf, Poplar.
Working days/hours per week: 35 per week, 9am – 5pm
Direct reports: 2
Our Vision: A UK where “No good food goes to waste
The Felix Project and FareShare have recently merged to form the UK's largest food redistribution charity. Its vision is a UK where good food is never wasted, and nobody goes hungry.
The organisation rescues high quality edible surplus food, from across the food industry and gets it to over 8,000 organisations across the UK who are working to strengthen communities and improve lives.
The charity manages seven depots across London, Suffolk, Merseyside and Hampshire and works with 16 network partners who operate a further 26 regional depots across the UK.
Over the next year our ambition is to rescue enough food nationally to provide nearly 200 million meals, turning an environmental problem into social good with measurable impact for people, planet, and the economy.
Purpose of the Job
Oversee the planning and delivery of a portfolio of trusts and foundations funders, that maximise income potential and provide relationship management for a number of key accounts, providing impact reports and associated benefits
Devising, implementing and attending a variety of national Stewardship events as and when required and leading and supporting depot visits for potential and existing funders. Develop a range of engaging, innovative and persuasive proposals that capture the ambition and vision of the charity.
Provide continuous reviews of plans and/or funding agreements managed by the trusts and foundations team to ensure appropriate levels of stewardship and undertake research to identify potential funders, both within and outside of the UK and maintaining an effective pipeline designed to undertake detailed prospecting and identification of targets needed to deliver long term income.
Provide development of key relationships with Network partners to provide support and guidance on national funders and identifying new funding opportunities and actively participate in budget setting and quarterly forecasting
The ownership of identified funding for specified projects and create, maintain, and disseminate as appropriate.
Duties & Responsibilities
·Experience of working in a regulated environment and demonstrable risk assessment capabilities
·Significant experience of working with trusts and grant funders and a good understanding of the UK funding landscape, in a management/line management position
·Proven track record of meeting challenging targets, securing multi-year business and increasing income from existing funders
·Strong financial acumen, with the ability to work with complex budgets and production of associated grant reports
·Excellent written and verbal communication skills, particularly in writing proposals and presentations, with the ability to engage at all levels with diverse stakeholders
·Proficient level of IT skills, specifically Microsoft Office applications
·Experience of managing projects or varying scale and scope
·Pipeline of potential funders
·Delivery of income targets and expectations
We deliver this surplus food to charities and schools so they can provide healthy meals and help the most vulnerable in our society.



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Are you a finance professional looking to use your skills for meaningful, community‑focused work?
About Us
FORCE Cancer Charity is an Exeter-based organisation supporting people affected by cancer across our region. Each year, we work with hundreds of local individuals and families, offering guidance, tailored support, and a trusted place to turn during an incredibly challenging time.
Our team is warm, supportive, and dedicated to ensuring that everyone facing cancer in our community receives the help, compassion and understanding they deserve.
We’re entering an exciting phase of development, and we’re looking for a Finance Department Manager to help strengthen and evolve the systems that underpin our work.
The Role
Reporting to the Chief Finance Officer, you’ll be responsible for the charity’s day-to-day financial and operational management. You’ll lead and develop a dedicated team, oversee robust financial processes, and play a key role in improving systems — including contributing to the implementation of a new fundraising database that will support sustainable income generation.
This is a part-time, primarily office-based role offering a varied and hands-on remit, combining financial leadership with operational oversight and the opportunity to shape how the organisation works as we grow. For the right person, there is scope to take on additional responsibilities and progress within the organisation over time.
We’re looking for someone with strong financial expertise, excellent organisational and IT skills, and the ability to communicate clearly with colleagues across the charity. Previous charity sector experience is welcomed but not essential. Most importantly, you’ll share our commitment to making a difference for people facing cancer.
If you’re motivated by meaningful work and want to use your skills to support a cause that truly matters, we’d love to hear from you.
This role offers the benefits of a permanent NHS contract, and the recruitment process is therefore completed through the NHS Career Gateway. For full details of key responsibilities and person specification, please see the attached job description and follow the recruitment platform link.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Title: Trusts and Foundations Manager
Reporting To: Head of Trusts & Foundations
Manages: Trusts and Foundations Officer
Location: Remote (Occasional travel to Leicester office & other UK locations as necessary)
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time (36 hours per week).
Salary: £36,200 per annum
About Home-Start UK
Home-Start is a federated charity consisting of a central national office – Home-Start UK - and over 170 geographically dispersed local Home-Start organisations, all working together under the same identity.
We recognise that being a parent has never been easy. Every Home-Start volunteer is trained to work alongside parents to overcome the challenges they are facing. We work with parents to build on their strengths and give them the support that they tell us they need. We offer no judgement – just compassionate, confidential help and expert support. This peer-to-peer support is key to the difference Home-Start makes and often our volunteers have lived experience of the challenges their families are facing themselves.
About The Role
Home-Start UK is looking for a Trusts and Foundations Manager to join the Trusts and Philanthropy Home-Start UK team. A highly motivated and results-focused fundraiser, you will play a pivotal role in raising funds for our work with parents and children across the UK.
This role is perfect for someone looking take their next step in trust and grant fundraising. Home-Start UK has a wide portfolio of grant funders, who support our work with grants and donations of around £2m each year. This income funds brilliant projects right across the Home-Start movement, from groups for army families, to volunteer perinatal mental health training, to large-scale initiatives to increase volunteer numbers. Our Trusts and Philanthropy team is central to the delivery and development of great support for families, and for ensuring Home-Start UK has the capacity it needs to deliver high quality services and support to our network. No two days here are the same, and we work closely with colleagues right across the organisation.
We are looking for someone who is organised and detailed-oriented, with a love of writing and who can build strong relationships with funders and colleagues. As the Trusts and Foundations Manager you will manage key funder relationships, submit compelling applications, develop end-of-grant reports and gather inspiring real-life stories from our network of Home-Start charities.
You will be part of the Trusts & Philanthropy team and be managed by our Head of Trusts and Foundations who is keen to support your development in this role.
The people at Home-Start are its most important resource. Home-Start UK has been accredited with Investors in People since March 2005, which recognises the commitment we give to developing our staff.
Benefits of working for Home-Start
- Flexible working
- Family friendly policy
- PayCare health cash plan
- Enhanced employer contribution pension
- Learning and development
If it sounds like your type of challenge, we would be delighted to hear from you.
The closing date for applications is 6th March 2026 at 4pm.
First stage interviews will take place virtually on Monday 16th March.
Second stage interviews will take place virtually on Monday 23rd March.
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.
Home-Start UK is committed to Equality of Opportunity and Diversity. We wish to encourage applications from all parts of the community irrespective of gender, race, colour, age, sexual orientation or disability.
No agencies please.
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The role
We are seeking an Assistant Shop Manager for our busy Highgate charity shop. This hands-on retail role is ideal for someone who enjoys charity retail, thrives on initiative, is motivated to take on responsibility for shop performance, and is passionate about working with volunteers and supporting a meaningful cause.
About the role
- Support the Shop Manager with the day-to-day running of the shop, taking an active role in maximising income and Gift Aid.
- Provide consistently high standards of customer and donor service, creating a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere.
- Drive sales, maintain strong retail and merchandising standards, and contribute to meeting targets.
- Oversee stock processing: sort, quality-check, price, rotate, and creatively merchandise items.
- Assist in recruiting, training, motivating, and supporting a diverse team of volunteers and trainees.
- Take on supervisory and leadership responsibilities in the Shop Manager’s absence.
- Carry out cash handling, till reconciliation, banking, and basic admin, including Gift Aid systems.
- Ensure compliance with health and safety, safeguarding, trading standards, and charity retail policies.
- Promote the charity’s mission in the local community and support local fundraising and promotional activities.
About you
- Retail experience with responsibility for sales and operations, ideally in a charity or not-for-profit environment.
- Experience supervising, supporting, or closely working with volunteers or staff.
- Experience of targets and understanding how shop income supports charitable services.
- Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise in a busy environment.
- Confident communicator who can motivate and encourage others.
- Comfortable using basic IT (till systems, email, spreadsheets, Gift Aid platforms).
- Positive, proactive, and flexible, with a hands-on approach to shop work.
- Able to work on a Rota including weekends and occasional bank holidays.
We are recruiting for two roles, one in Avon Wildlife Trust and one in Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust. The job description and person specification are the same for each role. You can elect a preference for one or either Wildlife Trust in your application form.
�� Help Create the Western Forest
The Western Forest is a bold new initiative forming part of England’s National Forest Network—connecting landscapes across Avon, Wiltshire and Gloucestershire. Together with a wide network of partners, we’re working to restore nature, improve wellbeing and generate green growth.
As a Farm & Tree Advisor, you will play a pivotal role in planning and delivering woodland creation, supporting our ambition to establish 2,500 hectares of new woodland by 2030. You’ll be working directly with farmers and landowners to bring tree‑planting projects to life—ensuring the right trees are planted in the right places, supported by the right grants and funding.
You’ll be joining a friendly, supportive team in Avon or Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust, supported by the Western Forest team expertise and embedded in a region‑wide nature recovery network.
�� What You’ll Be Doing
- Acting as an on‑the‑ground representative of Avon / Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust and the Western Forest
- Identifying new tree and woodland creation opportunities with existing and new farmer and landowner contacts
- Building and developing strong, trusted relationships with farmers and landowners in your area
- Delivering a one‑stop shop advisory service for tree planting, including site visits, planting design support and grant guidance
- Producing tree creation plans that deliver benefits to the farming system and wider land use
- Managing multiple landowner projects simultaneously—mapping, costing, planning and reporting
- Preparing and submitting grant applications and navigating regulatory requirements
- Working collaboratively with forestry agents, farmers, partners, and other environmental NGOs
�� About You
We're looking for someone who combines farm and tree expertise with strong project management and communication and engagement skills. You’ll thrive when working with people to deliver meaningful change on the ground that works for them and the environment.
�� Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
Avon / Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust and Western Forest are committed to building a team that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We believe that nature is for everyone, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities and lived experiences.
We operate a blind shortlisting process to ensure fairness and focus on your skills and experience. If you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.
We are England's Community Forest for the West of England, now hosting the Western Forest, England's first new national forest!
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Age UK Cheshire works with older people to support them in living their best life…
• relieving loneliness, so that older people feel connected,
• combatting poverty, so that older people have enough to live on, and
• increasing independence, so that older people can live the lives they want to lead
Primary Purpose:
The Service Manager works as part of the Charity Operations team and has operational responsibility for the sustainability and development of a range of existing services, developing new service opportunities and taking an active part in influencing change and improvement on behalf of older people..
Main Duties:
- Participate in joint decision making as a member of the services management team in both strategic and operational planning.
- In-line with the organisation’s strategy, prepare an annual plan of activity for all areas of responsibility identifying resource implications.
- Ensure staff take the necessary operational decisions to meet service plans and contractual requirements.
- Review and revise service operational delivery plans regularly to ensure they are still meeting need. Ensure that the operational plans are cascaded down to the teams.
- Ensure that the terms of all funding arrangements are completed including the submission of monitoring and activity reports by due dates.
- Working with the Head of Services and Head of Finance to agree the annual budgets for all areas of responsibility.
- Manage staff performance in all areas of responsibility to achieve expected service outcomes and obligations.
- Ensure that staff and volunteers are fully trained and equipped to meet operational requirements and deliver excellent services.
- Ensure that planned staff absence is organised to ensure that appropriately trained staff are available to provide cover, or acceptable alternative arrangements are in place
- Have a clear view of the achievable outcomes of the work (both quantitative and qualitative). Ensure these expectations are reflected in materials provided to people we work with and in the contractual arrangements agreed with funders.
- Ensure that individual services are meeting their contractual requirements, working closely with the Head of Services and the team to mitigate any risks to this.
- Support the Head of Services in negotiations with existing and potential funders for areas of responsibility.
- Support with the process of writing and submitting tenders and grant applications.
- Working with the Head of Services and Head of Income Generation, develop and deliver income generating activities.
- Identify, develop and manage effective partnerships to continuously improve service delivery
- Represent the organisation as required in a variety of local, regional and national forums and to all types of audience, within the area of expertise.
- Represent older people and advocate on their behalf with health and social care providers, public and private sector care providers, housing, leisure and learning providers, and all kinds of statutory bodies.
- Promote the organisation and its services to the general public.
- Take an active role in policy and procedures meetings.
- Ensure that the organisation policies and procedures are understood and complied with by all staff and volunteers.
- Ensure that the organisation achieves and fully complies with the terms of quality assurance systems and quality marks adopted/achieved by the organisation.
- Establish an understanding in the staff team of the importance of research and evaluation as an integral part of their role and promote a learning culture in all areas.
- Undertake any necessary training to carry out the job.
- Participate in Age UK Cheshire’s fundraising, promotional and social events, working with other members of staff and volunteers.
- Take responsibility for personal development, adhere to organisational policies and legal requirements, ensure safeguarding, confidentiality, and data protection standards are met, and undertake any other duties as required to support the organisation’s goals.
Essential Criteria
- Proven experience of leading service development and management of remote teams
- Experience of developing new and innovative services.
- Project management experience.
- Experience of managing contracts.
- Experience of developing new and innovative services.
- Line management experience of paid staff and ability to lead a team
- Experience of working with and supporting volunteers.
- Good organisational skills including information, resources and time management.
- Experience of monitoring and evaluating services and using data to influence change.
- Experience of supporting the writing and submitting successful grant applications and tenders.
- Experience of delivering charged for services to generate income.
- Experience of working with the public.
- Experience of managing both local and national partnerships
- A commitment to the aims of the organisation
- Experience of contributing to service and organisation audits
- Experience of monitoring and evaluating services
If you are passionate about driving success through effective management and teamwork, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity as Service Manager where you will enjoy the flexible working benefits of working for Age UK Cheshire.
Closing Date: Monday 16th March 2026 at 9am
Interviews: Tuesday 24th March 2026 at Castle Community Centre, Barbers Lane, Northwich, CW8 1DT
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Working closely with Tusk’s US Development Executive from Tusk’s UK office, the "US Philanthropy Officer" position supports a broad range of fundraising initiatives, from major gifts and annual giving to corporate partnerships, foundation grants and especially events. This is an exciting opportunity to help advance Tusk’s mission by strengthening donor relationships, driving fundraising pipelines, and enhancing our US development efforts.
The US Philanthropy Officer will help identify and research prospects, support cultivation and solicitation strategies, and ensure thoughtful, timely stewardship for all supporters. The role will manage donor records and reporting through Salesforce, prepare acknowledgment letters, assist with events, and coordinate donor communications.
The successful candidate will come to the position with a proven track record in fundraising and strong administrative and organisational skills. This is a full-time role with the possibility of some working from home following your successful probation. The role will be based in the UK and will require some travel within the UK and occasionally to the US.
Tusk’s accelerates the impact of African-driven conservation, to protect threatened species and habitat, and empower local communities.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Funders In Good is looking for a Programme Officer to join our programmes team and help deliver initiatives that support and grow social ventures.
Funders In Good provides capacity-building support, including training, diagnostics, tailored grants, and strategic support, to help social ventures enhance their growth and impact. By 2035, our goal is to help build 10 best-in-class community organisations serving Islam and Muslims in the UK. We back ventures and leaders who are contributing to our vision of a society in which commitment to God is flourishing.
As a Programme Officer, you will work closely with the existing team to develop and deliver high-quality interventions. You will support key areas of work within our programme framework, contribute to the delivery of ongoing projects, and assist in other important areas of the organisation, such as our Funder Community and core operations.
We are looking for an organised, experienced, and confident Programme Officer who is committed to our vision.
To apply for the role, please submit your CV and prepare a supporting statement (maximum 200 words per question), answering the following questions:
1. What resonates with you about Funders In Good’s God-centred mission and long-term approach?
2. How you would plan, deliver, and evaluate a cohort-based capacity-building programme.
3. How you would handle a disengaged venture leader while managing competing programme priorities.
Please read the Job Description for full details or to arrange an informal chat with the team. Please note the applicant should be UK based, as the role will require travel to London.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
TPP are recruiting a Research Manager on behalf of our client, a global research charity.
This will be a 12-month fixed term contract based in London. Hybrid working 2 days in the office a week.
The role:
You will work closely with your team to monitor research grants, overseeing the development and implementation of the impact framework. As the Research Manager you will play a key role in shaping the approach to impact analysis evaluation, dissemination and stakeholder engagement. You will also have the opportunity to contribute to workshops and co-author publications. At predetermined times of the year, you may be also asked to contribute to the peer review process and drafting of feedback to funding applicants.
Essential criteria:
- Experience of scientific writing and summaries
- Used to working in a fast-paced academia or research administration setting
- Ideally a research background in health, biological sciences, nutrition, clinical studies or similar
- Examples of team leadership or direct line management
- Natural ability to communicate science to audiences
Salary: £44,000 - £46,000
Closing date: 30th January
If this sounds like the role for you, then we would love to hear back. We are reviewing CVs as and when we are receiving them so, if you are keen to apply, then please do so today!
TPP are always keen to speak with candidates looking to work in the sector so if this role isn’t quite right for you, please do check out our website www.tpp.co.uk and pop your CV over to us!
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.
As we journey towards our vision to bring fulness of life for every child, no matter what struggles they face, we’re looking for a motivated and mission-driven individual to join our team as Finance Manager.
The Finance Manager will play a central role in shaping the financial strength and future growth of the charity. As the operational lead for day-to-day finance, you’ll ensure robust financial controls, deliver accurate and timely reporting, and provide clear, strategic insight that empowers leaders across the organisation. Working closely with the Director of Finance, you will be a key voice in safeguarding financial health and driving forward our mission.
As a fully qualified accountant, you will lead a high-performing finance function, bringing expertise across budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and analysis. You will oversee and continually improve financial systems and processes, ensuring they are efficient, compliant, and fit for a growing organisation with ambitious goals. Your leadership will help ensure long-term sustainability and support informed decision-making at every level.
Beyond core financial management, this role offers the opportunity to shape broader organisational development. The Finance Manager will work closely with TLG’s commercial subsidiaries - Hope Park Business Centres and Hope Park Workspaces (Salford Quays) - providing financial oversight, analysis, and strategic advice to help these ventures thrive. The success of these income‑generating enterprises plays a key role in funding and expanding the charity’s work with children, young people, and families.
This is an exciting opportunity for a confident, forward‑thinking finance professional who wants to make a meaningful impact - both in strengthening financial performance and in supporting a mission that transforms lives.
TLG is a Christian charity and, as a team, we want to bring our faith to the work we do; as such, we are recruiting an individual with a strong and vibrant Christian faith. We would welcome applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds to enable us to better reflect the needs of the communities we serve.
Hours: Part-time or full-time (0.8-1 FTE, 30-37.5 hours)
Closing Date: Thursday 12th March
Initial Interviews: Wednesday 18th March – Online
Final Interviews: Monday 30th March – at our National Support Centre in West Yorkshire
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for an ambitious Programme Funding Manager to play a pivotal role in securing and managing funding from institutional donors, trusts, foundations, government agencies, and multilateral donors to support the delivery of vital global programmes supporting communities across the world.
The team would love this person to be in the London office once a week but this can be discussed, there may be occasional overseas travel. The team can consider 5 or 4 days a week.
The Charity
You would be joining a supportive and and welcoming team at a long standing, international social welfare charity that offer a range of employee benefits that include:
- Professional development, competitive pay and pension with a four percent employer pension contribution, rising to eight percent after one year. BUPA health cash plan, employee Assistance Programme and up to six free counselling sessions, enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity leave and shared parental leave. Travel insurance, vaccinations and security training (for work-related travel).
The Role
Further develop the Global Programme Funding Strategy to source funding in programme areas of interest including health, disaster risk management, resilience, sustainable livelihoods as well as research grants.
Identify and develop engagement plans for a wide range of UK and international institutional donors, research organisations, universities, trusts and foundations.
Lead on the development of high-quality funding proposals, contributing towards organisation wide grant and contract income targets.
Work with the UK and global in country teams to deliver the strategy and line manage and support the Senior Programme Funding Officer.
Oversee contract management and oversee compliance with donor regulations.
The Candidate
Are you an experienced relationship fundraiser with experience of the following:
Income Generation significant experience and a successful track record securing grants from key institutional funders, ideally from the relevant thematic areas of: animal welfare, livelihoods, resilience building, access to water, food and gender.
Current knowledge and experience of institutional funders priorities, requirements and ways of working.
Knowledge and experience of the Programme management cycle.
Experience of producing budgets and reports for funders; experience of negotiating budgets, value for money etc.
IMPORTANT NOTE
Please note this role is closing on 1st March. Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you haven't been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful, but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.
We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.
Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.
We are supporting a strategic grant making charity operating at the intersection of physical activity, youth empowerment, and systemic change. The organisation exists to empower women and girls, particularly those from backgrounds facing the greatest inequalities, to get active and stay active for life. Through targeted funding, co designed programmes, and bold advocacy, it tackles the physical, emotional and cultural barriers that prevent girls from feeling strong and confident in their bodies.
Its work combines grassroots investment with high level influence, guided by three core strategic priorities: reinventing how sport is offered to girls, amplifying their leadership voices, and sustaining its mission through long term investment.
Chief Executive Officer
Strategic grant making charity
Salary: Up to £70,000
Location: Hybrid, 2 days a week at a London office with regular UK wide project visits.
As the organisation enters its next phase of development, with growing ambition and an evolving funding landscape, we are seeking an inspirational and adaptable Executive Director to lead the organisation forward.
You will lead a small, high performing team and act as a principal bridge across a diverse network of partners and stakeholders. This is a significant charity leadership role, requiring someone who can steward strong governance, grow and diversify income, and build trusted relationships across corporate, community and trustee audiences, ensuring the organisation continues to maximise its impact for the girls it serves.
About you
We are seeking a creative, self motivated and values driven charity leader, who brings the following:
• Senior charity leadership and governance expertise, including experience reporting to and influencing a Board of Trustees and ensuring strong regulatory and financial oversight.
• Grant making and impact leadership experience, with confidence overseeing programme partnerships and Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning.
• A proven track record of growing and diversifying income, ideally through corporate partnerships, brand activation, staff or customer fundraising, or within grant making environments.
• Strong stakeholder leadership and commercial confidence, able to operate effectively within a corporate environment, build high level partnerships, and influence senior corporate leaders, trustees, community partners and young people.
• Credibility in youth facing and equity led work, with a deep understanding of the systemic barriers facing women and girls and a demonstrable commitment to advancing inclusion.
The organisation is committed to achieve greater diversity in its executive team and welcomes applications regardless of sex, gender, race, age, sexuality, belief or disability.
How to Apply
For further information, including how to apply, please view the appointment brief by clicking the ‘appointment brief’ button located against the role on the Prospectus website.
Recruitment Timetable
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: 15th March
PRELIMINARY INTERVIEWS: W/c 16th March
PANEL INTERVIEWS London: Late March or Early April
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a community-based charity with an ambitious and exciting vision set in the heart of Portobello, West London, supporting and enhancing the lives of people in the local community.
Westway Trust is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Senior Manager: Community Engagement – to drive work to ensure we are strengthening and developing the Trust’s position within the North Kensington community.To ensure that we are doing as much as we can to engage with, support and involve the community in all that we do.To work with the communications team to ensure we are communicating the many opportunities we do and will offer for the community to engage with us.
You will need to have the right blend and balance of strategic, communication, innovation and people skills. You will have experience of supporting and enhancing the lives of people in the local community. You will be an energetic and enthusiastic individual with a commitment to the value of participative community engagement. You will be comfortable in connecting with the wider community, able to listen and gather the views of local people and feed these back into the direction, work and decisions of the Trust.
Key responsibilities of the role include:
- To take responsibility for the development and delivery of the Trust’s community engagement activity.
- To take responsibility for the delivery of impact management in relation to the Trust’s Theory of Change (as outlined in our Horizon Plan).
- To be responsible for building and managing strategic partnerships.
- To be responsible for the impact measurement of the Trust’s engagement and consultation activities.
- To build and support a diverse range of Community Forums and Networks and ensure they are linked to the development work of the Trust.
- To ensure other pathways are in place to ‘listen to’ community voices.
- To ensure other pathways are in place for the community to engage with the Trust in line with our Community Centring ethos.
- To play an active part in delivering a Trust-wide Stakeholder Engagement Plan, including with responsibility for Member Organisations.
- To work with colleagues inside the Trust and externally on the development and innovation of grant making, capacity building, health, social justice and anti-racism.
- To be part of the Trusts effort in driving innovation, including engaging with the balance between social and commercial returns.
- To engage with the Board of the African Caribbean Cultural Centre, in line with Trust policy.
- To engage with the Steering Group of Bay 20 (or the equivalent), in line with Trust policy.
- To line manage a team of staff.
- To attend Executive Team as requested, Committees as required and provide reports and papers for Committees, line manager and the Board as required.
Knowledge and Experience:
Leadership responsibilities
- You will be an active member of the Trust’s Team, contributing in particular to the development and delivery of the property aspects of the Trust’s strategy, business plans and land-use priorities.
- You will attend the Board’s sub-committee and other meetings supporting effective Governance and management as required.
Essential
- Significant and successful experience of operating as a senior charity manager.
- A track record of working collaboratively with partners and stakeholders to develop successful partnerships and achieve joint success against shared objectives.
- Significant experience of community engagement and an ability to balance a range of competing or sometimes contradictory views to arrive at an appropriate compromise position.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to give compelling presentations to a range of audiences.
- The ability to be flexible and adaptable in response to developing priorities.
- The ability to be innovative and creative in order to arrive at practical solutions to sometimes complex issues.
- Experience of managing staff and supporting their development.
- Experience of managing resources and budgets.
- Strong interpersonal skills for both workplace and external representation contexts, operating with enthusiasm, flexibility, energy and commitment.
- Resilience, empathy, enthusiasm and determination to achieve results.
- Demonstrable understanding of commitment to, anti-racism and promotion of equality of opportunities, diversity and inclusion.
Ideally you will bring:
- A strong understanding of building regulations and best practice, and industry standards.
- An understanding of the local area.
The application deadline is Sunday 15 March 2026 when applications will be reviewed and shortlisted for interview. However, we reserve the right to close the application early. An early application is strongly recommended.
Please apply directly from our website.
We exist to work together with the local community to enable North Kensington to thrive.



A fantastic opportunity for a senior finance professional who wants to work in a charity where the employees are as important as delivering the mission. This role might appeal to an established accountant or auditor who would like to learn more about managing operations such as IT, human resources, charity governance and transformation management. There is scope for this role to grow with you over the next few years.
In 2026, we will be introducing a new version of our CRM system and we’d like to migrate from Sage Line 50 to Xero. We’re looking for someone who’s enthusiastic about embracing and managing changes to our systems.
You’ll bring energy and enthusiasm to the team, ensuring financial functions are carried out efficiently, effectively, accurately and in a timely way. You will be supported by a knowledgeable and experienced team. You'll focus on managing and improving financial processes, ensuring that the Leadership Group have up-to-date and accurate records for reporting to the Board, preparing the accounts for audit each year and improving processes.
Strengthening communities and tackling inequalities



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Prostate Cancer Research exists to honour the men and families who have been through things no family should have to go through, and to work for a future where no one needs to fear a prostate cancer diagnosis.
We are always working to provide resources to help, support and empower patients. Giving them the information they need to make better choices about their treatment, while working to identify and target specific unmet needs in the prostate cancer ecosystem, such as racial inequality and bone metastasis.
Our dedicated staff team is the key to our success, expanding the amount of research that we fund five times over in four years. PCR has won the Communiqué Award 2025 for Excellence in Healthcare Partnerships, the PEMA 2025 winner for Excellence in in Collaboration Educating Patients and has been shortlisted for both Third Sector Awards and Charitytimes Awards 2025.
Ready to drive real-world change with your fundraising expertise?
At Prostate Cancer Research, we're making huge strides. Our supporter base has tripled in the last year, our campaigns are making national headlines, and we're investing heavily in growth.
We now need a passionate Individual Giving Manager to help us seize this momentum.
This is a chance to build something new with us. Working as a key strategic partner to the Head of Individual Giving, you will be the operational powerhouse behind our fundraising programme. You will take ownership of translating our high-level strategy into action, acting as the primary lead for campaign implementation and tactical delivery. We’re not just looking for someone to run campaigns; we're looking for an innovator who will test, learn, and lead us into new territories.
Your Mission:
• Take ownership of the delivery strategic individual giving activity across paid social, email, offline appeals, and new channels.
• Holistic Stewardship: Design and execute engaging supporter journeys—both bespoke and automated— that maximise conversion and long-term value.
• Performance Culture: Analyse performance, share insights, and drive a results-focused fundraising culture across the team.
Why Join Us?
• Impact: This is a new role with the potential to shape the future of our individual giving.
• Growth: We are committed to your professional development within a supportive team.
• Benefits: We value our people. Enjoy flexible working, private BUPA healthcare, a competitive pension, and more.
If you're an ambitious fundraiser who thrives in a dynamic environment and wants to fight prostate cancer, we encourage you to apply.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Implementation (Online & Offline)
• Key operational lead, deputising for the Head of Individual Giving and Legacies, taking responsibility for the planning and delivery of campaigns and activity across channels and supporter journeys.
• Develop and implement activity to attract new supporters through an integrated mix of channels, including social platforms (paid and unpaid), search engine advertising, email marketing, and offline appeals.
• Manage relationships with external partners, including creative, fundraising, and digital marketing agencies, ensuring high-quality delivery and ROI.
• Develop and execute integrated campaigns where ultimate conversion may occur via traditional channels such as telephone or mail, taking a holistic approach to acquire and convert new supporters.
• Analyse metrics and data, reporting on KPIs, budget, and spend. Work to constantly test and optimise campaigns to exceed targets and improve return on investment.
• Support forecasting and budget planning on marketing activities within the IG budget.
• Stay abreast of emerging trends and technologies, ensuring our fundraising efforts remain innovative and effective.
Stewardship, Content & Operations
• Develop and deliver personalised relationship-building communications and initiatives that recognise supporter loyalty and deepen their connection to the impact of their support.
• Oversee the operational delivery of supporter communications, including the development of processes for bespoke and workflow-delivered thanking and nurturing.
• Create and optimise content, sometimes cross team and directly with our incredible patients and supporters.
• Build journeys that maximise conversions and build loyalty. This includes high-quality creative fundraising writing, concepting, and messaging development.
• Ensure all supporters are thanked and updated in an appropriate and timely manner, working with the team to ensure coverage and that all interactions are in line with our supporter promise.
• Cultivate deeper engagement with supporters beyond transactional interactions, explore opportunities for meaningful dialogue and a sense of community.
Collaboration & Cross-Selling
• Work with the wider PCR team to maximise opportunities for fundraising and patient impact, specifically leading on cross-selling meaningful cash and support propositions to other audiences (e.g., events participants, community fundraisers, and campaigners).
• Work with Agile principles in mind, collaborating with colleagues across the organisation to plan and deliver high-quality work.
• Build key relationships across teams within and outside Public Fundraising to achieve successful fundraising outcomes.
• As required, represent PCR externally, promoting our work and building long-term relationships with stakeholders.
Database and Compliance
• Develop your existing experience and affinity for supporter data to improve outcomes for supporters.
• Hold a very good working knowledge of key aspects of data protection law including GDPR and PECR, as well as the Fundraising Code of Practice.
• Work with our tools and seek to improve knowledge and use of these, including Access CRM, Fundraise Up, Google Analytics 4 (GA4), Wordpress and MailChimp.
Skills and Competencies
Our ideal candidate would have the following:
• Fundraising Expertise: Proven experience in an Individual Giving role(s) with a track record of managing both digital acquisition and offline appeals (direct mail/telemarketing) for a charity or social cause, as well as significant experience in retention, marketing communications, supporter services.
• Agency Management: Experience managing creative, fundraising and digital marketing agencies, to deliver a variety of campaigns or activities across multiple channels.
• Digital Proficiency: Demonstrable expertise setting up and managing campaigns in Meta Business Suite, Google paid advertising, and email marketing platforms like Mailchimp.
• Strategic Thinking: Evidence of leading successful integrated campaigns resulting in significant income or lead generation.
• Audience development: Led development of successful new propositions for cross-selling across existing audiences.
• Creative Skills: The ability to motivate and inspire audiences through content and creative writing and storytelling for various channels.
• Financial Acumen: The ability to monitor and manage income and expenditure against targets as well as forecast and report on campaigns across all channels.
• Supporter Experience: A strong desire to provide excellent supporter experience and customer journeys to everyone who encounters PCR.
• Collaborative Mindset: A collaborative and innovative mindset with a desire to test, learn, and work with stakeholders cross-functionally.
• Agile Working: Experience working within Agile project management frameworks would be beneficial.
• Technical Knowledge: Good knowledge of WordPress website optimisation and plugins, or a strong desire to learn.
• Passion: A strong belief in the work we do at PCR, and a demonstrable desire to improve outcomes for patients through our work in fundraising.
How to apply?
Please apply by submitting your CV and a short supporting statement (maximum 600 words) outlining why you would like the role and why you think you’d be a good fit, giving examples of previous experience.
There will be a two-stage interview process. The first interview will be online via Teams, and the second will be an in-person interview at our offices in London. There may be a test and a question to prepare for in advance of either interview stage should your application be taken forward.
For more information about the role, please contact our Head of Individual Giving, Tom Treasure for an informal chat (contact details can be found in the full job description).
For more information about our orindganisation and what we do, visit the Prostate Cancer Research website, The Prostate Progress webpage and the PCR online patient resource, The Infopool.
PCR is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.
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