Grants finance officer jobs in Birmingham

Operations Manager 

Organisation: Religions for Peace United Kingdom (RfPUK)

Salary: £38,000 – £42,000 

Hours: Full-time (40 hours per week). Core working hours are 9:00 am – 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday. Home-based employees are expected to be available and responsive during these hours.

Contract: Fixed-term (12 months) 

Location: Home-based / hybrid (occasional travel)

Reporting to: Chair of the Board of Trustees

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Operations Manager to take operational and administrative responsibility for a small, ambitious charity. You will run governance, compliance, contract management, finance liaison, data protection, safeguarding, HR, grant administration, and media and digital maintenance. You will work directly with the Chair.

This is a KEY gatekeeper role for someone who can steady the executive arm in response to the Board's strategic direction, concentrating on rigorous enforcement and maintenance.

Key responsibilities

• Board administration (agendas, minutes, documents, filings, trustee records)

• Contract and grant administration (drafting, tracking, compliance)

• Finance liaison (working with finance service provider, accountant, treasurer)

• Compliance (GDPR, safeguarding, risk register, Charity Commission filings and all charity related issues)

• HR and resource management

• Website and social media coordination

Essential criteria

• 4+ years in a leadership or senior operations role within a charity or not-for-profit

• Experience as a board secretary or company secretary

• Experience drafting contracts and managing compliance protocol

• Knowledge of CIO governance and Charity Commission requirements

• Diciplined and methodical apporach towards established processes

• Excellent attention to detail and written English

Desirable but not essential

• Experience in the interfaith or multi-religious sector

• CGI qualification (or working towards)

Infrastructure Requirements (BYOD)

RfPUK operates a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) framework where paid staff provide their own personal computer hardware to access our systems. All work is web-based via Google Workspace for Charities and does not require high-specification hardware. The charity provides all system user licenses and funds required antivirus software for work devices, but does not provide or fund personal hardware or domestic utility bills.

What we offer

• Real ownership of a charity's operations

• Direct reporting to the Chair – simple management structure

• Salary £38,000–£42,000

• 25 days annual leave plus public holidays

• Our workplace pension scheme is in line with statutory requirements, with employer contributions (3%).

• Home-based working with a structured core hours framework (9:00 am – 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday)

How to apply

Please send your CV and a cover letter (maximum two pages) 

Closing date: 20 August 2026

Interview Date: 24 August 2026

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Safeguarding statement: RfPUK is committed to safeguarding. 

Equal opportunities: RfPUK is an equal opportunities employer.

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AAUK’s primary role is to secure new national partnerships and steward our existing partners to generate vital funds for the 21 regional Air Ambulance charities and to fund our own vital sector representation, and we are looking for an experienced Corporate Fundraising Officer to join our team!

Purpose of Post
The Corporate Fundraising Officer will primarily be responsible for managing a portfolio of existing corporate partners, there will be an element of securing new corporate partners
• Creation and management of a robust pipeline to support business development opportunities and income targets for national partnerships.
• Maximise income generation opportunities from existing partners
• Secure new corporate partnerships
• Provide exceptional account management to a diverse mix of partners.

Key Responsibilities
• To work proactively to identify, research and develop new national partnerships (corporates, representative bodies, trusts and foundations) through the creation and management of a robust pipeline.
• To provide exceptional account management to a mix of national partnerships to consistently deliver mutually beneficial and multi-year partnerships aligned to AAUK’s strategic objectives and meet agreed income and engagement targets.
• To secure new corporate relationships including strategic partners, commercial and brand partnerships, grant giving, charity of the year, as well as cause-related and affinity marketing partnerships to contribute to meeting financial targets.
• To develop effective, relevant, and innovative funding proposals and pitches for potential and current partners aligned to Air Ambulances UK’s strategy.
• To work collaboratively with beneficiary organisations to deliver the full potential of national partnerships, promote awareness of our national fundraising programme to support business development and to deliver financial and social impact reporting of partnerships.
• To effectively project manage and work collaboratively with local air ambulance charity stakeholders to coordinate and maximise opportunities.
• All relevant administration tasks including thanking and recognition, monthly activity reporting, management of our general inbox and updating and maintaining AAUK’s CRM system (Donorfy).
• To attend meetings and make presentations to staff, beneficiaries, and member charities.
• To keep abreast of market trends and developments in partnership fundraising.
• To work in a way that reflects and supports Air Ambulances UK’s Values
• To perform any other duties as assigned

Key Relationships
Internal: Income Generation team colleagues, Events team, Marketing team, Finance Manager, CEO, AAUK Board
External: Local air ambulances, key contacts within partnerships, suppliers, and other key stakeholders

Person Specification

Essential

Experience:

• Experience of national corporate partnerships work
• Experience of business development and pitching
• Experience of achieving agreed income targets and accurate financial reporting
• Experience of project management
• Experience of working with fundraising databases
• Experience of managing relationships with a variety of partners and stakeholders

Abilities:

• Ability to develop and deliver creative and innovative fundraising propositions for potential partners and donors, as well as other various stakeholders
• Ability to communicate, motivate and inspire supporters and key audiences virtually and face-to-face, as well as by post, telephone and other appropriate methods
• Ability to make tailored presentations to varying audiences

Skills:

• Influencing and negotiating skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Active problem-solving skills
• The ability to work under pressure and to deadlines
• Proactive self-starter
• Creative and innovative thinking
• Team player who embraces collaborative working
• Proficient in the use of IT tools such as MS Office
• Strong attention to detail and high standards in the production of quality work
• Self-motivated with the ability to work both alone and as part of a small team

Knowledge and Understanding:

• To possess, or have the motivation to develop, a thorough knowledge of the work of Air Ambulances UK and the air ambulance sector
• Understanding of the need to work in collaboration with fundraisers from beneficiary charities organisations
• Understanding and knowledge of emerging digital fundraising practices
• Knowledge of GDPR principles and the Fundraising Regulator Code of Fundraising Practice and its guidelines

Other:

• Commitment to upholding, supporting and demonstrating the Air Ambulances UK values and behaviours in your work internally and externally
• Driving licence
• Access to your own vehicle
• Willingness to travel, including occasional overnight stays

Desirable

• General fundraising experience 
• Relevant fundraising qualification/experience
• Knowledge of the Fundraising Regulator Code of Fundraising Practise and its guideline

Please apply by submitting your CV and a covering letter, including your notice period, which addresses all the criteria in the person specification by COP 14th of August 2026.
Interviews will be held week commencing 24th of August 2026.

The National Lottery Community Fund is seeking a Salesforce Administrator to support the ongoing development, administration and optimisation of our core grant-making platform. Based within our Technology team, this role is pivotal to ensuring our Salesforce environment remains secure, reliable and responsive to the needs of colleagues across the organisation.

As the UK’s largest community funder, we process a high volume of funding applications each year, supporting projects that benefit millions of people and help communities to thrive. Delivering this depends on dependable, well-governed technology. As a Salesforce Administrator, you will play a key role in maintaining and enhancing our Grant Management System (GMS), helping to ensure it continues to support the Community Fund’s vital work effectively and efficiently.

​Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will administer and configure Salesforce Lightning, manage user access and permissions, and help maintain the stability, security and integrity of the platform. Working closely with product, delivery and business colleagues, you will contribute to the ongoing evolution of GMS through configuration, automation, support and continuous improvement, ensuring the platform delivers maximum value to its users.

Key responsibilities include:

• Design, configure and optimise Salesforce solutions, including workflows, automations, integrations and connectivity with internal and external APIs.
   
• ​Manage and enhance platform functionality, ensuring solutions are scalable, secure and aligned to business requirements.
   
• ​Advise and support colleagues on Salesforce capabilities, best practice and effective use of the platform.
   
• Develop and maintain user guidance, knowledge sharing and training materials to drive user adoption and self-service.
   
• Provide day-to-day administration and technical support for a user community of around 750 colleagues across the UK, ensuring a high-quality and responsive support service.
   
• Investigate, troubleshoot and resolve platform issues, taking ownership through to successful resolution.
   
• Act as a key point of contact for Salesforce platform support, working closely with Salesforce Customer Support, third-party partners and suppliers where required.​

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Salesforce Administrator to shape and improve a business-critical platform that underpins the Fund’s grant-making activities. You will bring strong Salesforce administration expertise, analytical skills and a collaborative approach, helping colleagues get the most from our grant management system through expert advice, continuous improvement and user-focused support.

​Interview details:

• Date: W/C 10th August 2026
• Format: Online
• Location: UK Wide

We have a hybrid approach to working. Work pattern and location will be agreed with the successful candidate. The role can be based at any of our UK offices: Belfast, Birmingham, Cardiff, Exeter, Glasgow, Leeds, London, Manchester, Newcastle, and Newtown.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact the recruitment team​

If you have any questions about the recruitment process, please email the recrutiment team​

​How to apply:

Upload your CV in word format and write a supporting statement (1000 words) with the following criteria, we will use this to score your application.

​Essential Criteria:

• Proven experience of configuring and administering Salesforce Lightning, including user management, permissions and security controls.
   
• Extensive experience designing, building, testing, maintaining and troubleshooting complex process Flows and automations.
   
• Strong knowledge of data management, including data import and export tools, migrations, data quality, deduplication, reporting and dashboard development.
   
• Demonstrable experience investigating, diagnosing and resolving complex issues, and delivering a responsive and high-quality support service to users and stakeholders.
   
• Experienced in configuring, managing and supporting Salesforce integrations and AppExchange solutions including tools such as Conga, Gearset, Spanning, and WithSecure.
   
• Proven ability to work effectively with Salesforce implementation partners, consultants and third-party vendors to deliver platform enhancements, integrations and support services.
   
• Strong stakeholder communication skills, with the ability to gather, analyse and document business requirements, translating them to effective solutions and process improvements.
   
• Hold a current Salesforce Administrator certification, or an equivalent recognised Salesforce credential. 

​Equity, Diversity and Inclusion  

Communities in the UK come in all shapes and sizes. National Lottery funding is for everyone – therefore, we are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and we work hard to ensure our funding reaches where it is needed.  

We also believe our people should represent the communities, organisations and individuals we work with. That’s why The National Lottery Community Fund is committed to being an inclusive employer and a great place to work. We recognise and celebrate the fact that our people come from diverse backgrounds. We positively welcome applications from people from ethnic minority backgrounds, people with disabilities or longstanding health conditions, people who are LGBTQ+, and people from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds, as well as people of all ages. 

As a Disability Confident Employer, we take a proactive approach in making reasonable adjustments, if needed, throughout the recruitment process and during employment. (This can be related to a physical and mental health condition).

About Us

We are an environmental charity with science at our heart. We help people to take action to protect the nature around them; by connecting them with it and giving them the tools they need to do so. We passionately believe in citizen science and are leaders in it. Our current focus areas include helping to create nature-friendly urban spaces, growing the impact of internationally known citizen science programmes such as Freshwater Watch, developing early career scientists and sharing learning internationally, and working with partners to advance the science, tools and thinking behind citizen science.

What we are looking for

Earthwatch Europe is recruiting a Director of Science and Impact. We are looking for someone with a deep understanding of the pressures facing our natural world and how citizen science and community action can help address these challenges, using high quality data, knowledge and practical demonstration to influence governments and corporations.

You will have a background in citizen science and an in depth understanding of current and future environmental policy trends and priorities.  You will be an experienced leader with excellent interpersonal skills and a track record of successful relationship and partnership development at all levels. You will have strong project and budget management experience, and you will be an exceptional strategic thinker with the ability to create and deliver effective strategies and action plans

Please see the full job description attached.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK; Earthwatch is unable to support visa applications. 

Earthwatch is committed to making any adjustments we can for short-listed candidates, to facilitate participation in our interview process. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo a DBS check and other due diligence checks, given the nature of this position within the charity.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. 

WHO WE ARE

University Hospitals Birmingham Charity consists of four hospital charities supporting some of the busiest hospitals in Birmingham – Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, Heartlands Hospital, Good Hope Hospital and Solihull Hospital.

Being in hospital can be really tough physically and emotionally. This is why our hospital charities do as much as they can to help patients and their families feel as supported as possible during their treatment.

Each hospital charity provides the added extras that are "over and above" what the NHS can fund as standard. This includes life-saving equipment, state-of-the-art facilities, training and research, as well as free accommodation and patient comforts.

Across UHB Charity we are currently raising funds for a Total Body PET CT Scanner as well as our Children's and Newborn Appeals and Home from Home accommodation for civilians and military personnel, to name just a few.

As a Legacy Administrator you will help us raise much needed funds that will make a real difference to our patients and their families.

JOB SUMMARY

This role is primarily based at Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, with the expectation of occasional travel to other hospital sites.

This post is within the Fundraising Team at University Hospitals Birmingham Charity, which is the official charity of Heartlands Hospital, Good Hope Hospital, Solihull Hospital and the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham.

This is a new role within the Charity Team. In this role, you will be a crucial part in ensuring that all legacies to the charity are administered in a timely and sensitive manner, maintaining and building great relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.

This role will involve occasional evening and weekend work at charity events and events organised by our supporters. 

PRINCIPAL DUTIES

• Work with the Senior Fundraising Officer responsible for Legacies to actively manage a varied caseload
• Handle a mixture of pecuniary, residuary and reversionary legacy cases
• Tailor your approach to each case depending on the circumstances, having a flexible approach whilst ensuring that all gifts are administered in a timely manner
• Work to optimise University Hospitals Birmingham Charity legacy income where appropriate
• Ensure that all bequests to UHB Charity are received and utilised, in accordance with UHB Charity policies
• Maintain your knowledge of current legislation
• Play an active role in the wider legacy team and promoting Gifts in Wills where necessary
• Working alongside the Stewardship Team, ensuring accurate data inputting and correspondence both written and verbal with supporters
• Managing and prioritising unpredictable and frequently interrupted busy workload.
• Working with and deliver clear objectives and key performance indicators.
•  Proactively contributing to the achievement of targets and the ongoing fundraising success of the Charity as a whole and to be a supportive, effective and collegiate team member.

COMMUNICATION

• Relaying accurate and timely information to the fundraising team, communications team, grants team and stewardship team. Communicating with donors and fundraisers.
• Dealing with enquiries from the general public, disseminating information and ensuring that the appropriate action is taken, whilst maintaining the Charity’s policies and procedures

ORGANISATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintaining Raiser's Edge donor management system. Accurate data inputting of donations, fundraising, thank you letters and general archiving, production and upkeep of databases. 

PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ability to present oneself in a professional manner as a representative of the hospital and the charity.
•  To maintain confidentiality in all aspects of duty including fundraiser and donor data.
•  To assist in maintaining accurate records and to complete and return as requested statistical data.
• To maintain an accurate effective database, recording essential information and providing statistical data in accordance with guidelines and policy using Raiser's Edge, Microsoft Office, Word and Access.
• To represent the Charity in a variety of different contexts and to a variety of different audiences.
• To ensure that a positive image of the hospital and the Charity is projected at all times.
• To hold a flexible approach to working hours (the role will require the post holder to work evenings and weekends as necessary).
• To hold a flexible approach to work when asked to take on other fundraising or admin duties when the team needs to cover holidays, or at times of workload pressure. 
• To adopt a supportive and collegiate approach when working with the fundraising team and other colleagues within the hospital.

The Legacy Administrator will also carry out other projects and duties as directed by the Head of Fundraising, Director of Fundraising and Charity Chief Executive.

NOTES:

This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities but more an outline framework against which the post holder will be given flexibility to define the detail. Any changes will be the subject of consultation with the post holder.

All employees must adhere to and perpetuate Charity Policies and Procedures relating to:

• Health and Safety
• No Smoking at Work
• Equal Opportunities in Employment, including responsibilities under the Disability Discrimination Act.

Your attention is drawn to the confidential nature of information collected within the NHS. The unauthorised use or disclosure of patient or other personal information is a dismissible offence and in the case of computerised information could result in a prosecution for an offence or action for civil damages under the Data Protection Act 1984.

Please note that employees are employed directly by the Charity and not the NHS.

Employees of the Charity are eligible to join a defined contribution pension scheme, to which the Charity will contribute 8% of an employee’s annual salary in addition to employee contributions.

Employees of the Charity are eligible for enhanced maternity and sickness pay.

Employees of the Charity receive 27 days holiday per year, plus Bank Holidays.

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE and ABILITY

Essential

• Excellent written skills with first class spelling
• Use of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint along with other software packages
• Ability to ensure accurate data inputting
• Ability to work independently and under pressure, prioritising work to meet deadlines
• Ability to deal with heavy, unpredictable workloads
• Ability to set up and maintain organisational systems
• Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the charity
• Problem solving
• Record keeping
• Non-judgemental attitude
• Accepts responsibility for own decisions
• Ability to represent the Charity at events and functions
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to
• influence people at all levels
• Understanding and respect for the importance of patient confidentiality
• GCSE English Language or equivalent
• GCSE Mathematics or equivalent

Desirable

• Educated to degree level or equivalent
• Qualification in community fundraising, corporate fundraising, communications, PR or marketing
• Membership of the Institute of Fundraising

EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Experience and understanding of charity legacy administration
• Ability to communicate clearly, assertively and compassionately with Executors, solicitors and bereaved family and friends
• High level of numeracy skills in order to approve complex Estate Accounts and tax calculations
• Experience of operating in a modern digital workplace, including using digital tools to work collaboratively and productively
• Experience of working on own initiative

Desirable

• Experience of working with donors and fundraisers
• Raiser's Edge donor database experience
• Experience of working and consulting with patients and/or the public 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Essential

• A team player with a flexible approach
• Available to work out of hours if required.

Desirable

• Car driver with a clean licence