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Help Shape the Future of Rivers in the North East 

Tyne Rivers Trust is seeking an ambitious and inspiring Head of Philanthropy & Partnerships to lead the growth of our fundraising, strategic partnerships and philanthropic income at an exciting moment in our development.

As a thriving environmental charity, we work to protect and improve rivers for wildlife, communities and future generations. Following our expansion in 2025 to include the Northumberland river catchments, we are entering a new phase of growth and impact across the North East.

This is a rare opportunity to join our Senior Leadership Team and play a pivotal role in securing the funding, partnerships and support that will enable us to deliver lasting environmental change.

About the Role 

Working closely with the CEO, Chief Scientist & Technical Director and wider leadership team, you will lead the development and delivery of Tyne Rivers Trust's philanthropy, fundraising and partnership strategy. You will cultivate and steward high-value relationships with major donors, trusts and foundations, corporate partners, statutory bodies and other key stakeholders, helping secure sustainable income and long-term investment in our work.

You will also lead and grow our partnerships across the Tyne and Northumberland catchments, ensuring we build strong collaborations that maximise environmental and community impact. As the Trust continues to expand, you will help position TRT as a leading environmental charity and trusted delivery partner across the region.

Key Responsibilities 

Lead Strategic Partnerships 

• Develop and strengthen relationships with businesses, funders, public bodies, charities and community organisations. 

• Lead the strategic development of catchment partnerships across the Tyne and Northumberland. 

• Identify and develop new partnership opportunities that support our mission and growth. 

Drive Fundraising and Philanthropy 

• Develop and deliver our fundraising strategy and income diversification plans. 

• Build a strong pipeline of major donors, trusts, foundations and corporate supporters. 

• Secure significant funding to support TRT's long-term sustainability and growth. 

• Develop compelling cases for support and partnership investment opportunities. 

• Create and deliver innovative fundraising initiatives and campaigns.

Champion Impact and Influence 

• Lead partnership communications and impact reporting. 

• Develop compelling stories that demonstrate the value and impact of TRT's work. 

• Support profile-raising activity and strengthen the Trust's reputation across the North East. 

• Ensure partnership activity aligns with organisational priorities and strategic objectives.

Lead and Inspire 

• Provide leadership to a growing philanthropy and partnerships team. 

• Contribute as a member of the Senior Leadership Team. 

• Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement across the organisation.

About You 

We are looking for an experienced fundraising and partnership professional with a proven track record of building successful relationships and securing significant income. 

You will bring: 

• Experience developing and managing high-value partnerships and stakeholder networks. 

• Significant experience designing and delivering fundraising strategies. 

• A strong track record of securing six-figure funding from a range of income streams. 

• Experience working with trusts, foundations, major donors and corporate partners. 

• Experience leading and developing teams. 

• Outstanding communication, influencing and relationship-building skills. 

• The ability to identify new opportunities and turn ideas into investment and impact.

Why Join Tyne Rivers Trust? 

This is an opportunity to make a genuine difference to some of the UK's most important river catchments while helping a successful and ambitious charity achieve its next stage of growth.

We offer: 

• Flexible and hybrid working. 

• A supportive and dedicated team. 

• Opportunities for professional development. 

• A senior leadership role with significant influence and autonomy. 

• The chance to improve rivers, nature and communities across the North East.

This role is made possible with The National Lottery Heritage Fund. Thanks to National Lottery players, we are strengthening our team and increasing our capacity to protect and restore rivers across the region.

Job Title: Fundraising Manager

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £40,000

Hours per week: 28 hours 4 days per week

Annual Leave: 25 days plus bank holidays (Pro Rota)

Role Description

The Senior Fundraising Manager will play a key strategic role in supporting the mission and ministry of St Edmundsbury Cathedral by developing and delivering a diverse range of fundraising activities, with a particular focus on Trusts and Foundations, major funding opportunities, donor stewardship and the growth of sustainable income.

Working closely with the senior leadership team, the role will identify and develop new funding opportunities, build strong relationships with Trusts and Foundations, and lead the preparation and submission of high-quality funding applications and reports. The postholder will also oversee the Cathedral’s Patron and donor relationships, legacy and regular giving activity, and provide strategic oversight of major fundraising events and initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Legacy and Appeals

• Support and develop the Cathedral’s legacy giving strategy, helping to encourage and secure gifts in wills.
• Work with colleagues and volunteers to develop appropriate legacy communications and stewardship activity.
• Provide strategic support for the delivery of fundraising appeals, including the biennial ‘Gift Day’.
• Review and evaluate fundraising appeals, identifying opportunities to improve engagement and income.

Trusts and Foundations

• Develop and implement a Trusts and Foundations fundraising strategy to increase income and diversify the Cathedral’s funding base.
• Research and identify new Trusts, Foundations and other institutional funding opportunities aligned with the Cathedral’s mission, ministry and strategic priorities.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective Trusts and Foundations, ensuring effective stewardship and ongoing engagement.
• Lead the development and submission of high-quality funding applications, working with colleagues across the Cathedral to gather relevant information, budgets, impact measures and supporting evidence.
• Maintain a comprehensive pipeline of funding opportunities, applications, deadlines and outcomes.
• Ensure funders receive timely, accurate and engaging updates on the impact of their support.
• Develop compelling cases for support and funding proposals for a range of projects and priorities.
• Support colleagues with grant applications where appropriate, providing guidance on funder requirements, application development and reporting.
• Monitor changes in the funding landscape and identify emerging opportunities for the Cathedral.

Donor Acknowledgement and CRM Management

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date donor records in the fundraising CRM database, Donorfy, including donation history, communications and engagement activity.
• Ensure appropriate systems and processes are in place for effective donor stewardship and relationship management.
• Produce reports and analysis from Donorfy to support fundraising planning, decision-making and income monitoring.
• Ensure donors and Patrons are thanked and acknowledged appropriately and in a timely manner, including personal correspondence and letters from the Dean where appropriate.
• Use donor data and insight to identify opportunities for increased engagement, retention and income.

Planned and Regular Giving

• Work with the Planned Giving Committee to develop and implement a strategy for increasing regular giving.
• Develop communications that encourage supporters to become regular givers.

Patrons and Donors

• Manage and develop relationships with existing Patrons and key donors, ensuring high standards of engagement through regular communications, including e-newsletters, invitations and other appropriate engagement activities.
• Oversee the delivery of the Cathedral’s Patron events, including the Patrons’ Carol Service, Spring Trip and Summer Garden Party, working with colleagues to ensure events are delivered to a high standard.
• Monitor Patron membership, renewal dates and income, ensuring effective processes are in place for timely renewal communications.
• Work closely with the Finance Department to ensure Patron income and donations are accurately recorded and reconciled.
• Develop and implement strategies to grow the Cathedral’s Patron network and strengthen relationships with existing supporters.
• Identify opportunities to deepen donor engagement and develop supporters towards increased giving and longterm involvement with the Cathedral.

Major Fundraising Initiatives and Events

• Provide fundraising leadership and strategic oversight for major Cathedral fundraising initiatives and projects as required.
• Support the delivery team of the Abbey of St Edmund, Reborn Project, providing fundraising expertise and advice as required.
• Oversee the fundraising strategy and income generation associated with major fundraising events, including the Grand Nave Autumn Ball, ensuring that events have clear fundraising objectives and deliver against agreed targets.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues responsible for event planning and delivery, providing strategic fundraising direction, supporter engagement and stewardship.
• Ensure that income and expenditure associated with fundraising events and initiatives are accurately recorded and monitored.
• Evaluate fundraising activity and provide recommendations to maximise future income and supporter engagement.

Strategy, Planning and Reporting

• Contribute to the development and implementation of the Cathedral’s overall fundraising strategy and annual fundraising plans.
• Set and monitor fundraising targets across relevant income streams, providing regular updates to senior colleagues and relevant committees.
• Use fundraising data, research and analysis to identify opportunities for growth and inform strategic decisionmaking.
• Prepare reports for senior leadership, Trustees and relevant committees as required. Work collaboratively across the Cathedral to ensure fundraising opportunities are identified and developed effectively.
• Ensure all fundraising activity reflects the mission, values and ethos of St Edmundsbury Cathedral and is undertaken with the highest standards of professionalism and integrity.
• Ensure compliance with relevant fundraising regulations, GDPR and data protection requirements, and best practice in donor stewardship.
• Support and develop a culture of fundraising across the Cathedral, encouraging colleagues to recognise and maximise opportunities for philanthropic support.

Person Specification

Essential Qualities

Qualifications

• Degree-level education or equivalent professional experience.
• Evidence of continuing professional development in fundraising or a related field.

Experience

• Significant experience in fundraising or income generation roles, with a proven track record of securing income and meeting or exceeding fundraising targets.
• Proven experience of developing and managing relationships with Trusts and Foundations and other institutional funders.
• Demonstrable experience of researching funding opportunities and developing successful grant and funding applications.
• Experience of managing donor relationships and delivering effective stewardship and engagement programmes.
• Experience of developing and delivering fundraising strategies across a range of income streams.
• Experience of managing or overseeing fundraising campaigns, appeals or events.
• Experience of using fundraising data and CRM systems to support donor management, reporting and strategic decisionmaking.
• Experience of monitoring and reporting on restricted and unrestricted funding.
• Experience of preparing funding reports and ensuring compliance with funder requirements.

Knowledge

• Strong understanding of Trusts and Foundations fundraising and the wider fundraising landscape.
• Good understanding of a range of fundraising income streams, including individual giving, Trusts and Foundations, major donors, corporate and community fundraising.
• Knowledge of fundraising regulations, GDPR, data protection and ethical fundraising practices.
• Understanding of budgeting, financial planning and monitoring in relation to fundraising.
• Understanding of effective donor stewardship, cultivation and relationship management.
• Knowledge of the principles and importance of legacy and regular giving.

Skills and Abilities

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce compelling funding proposals, cases for support, reports and donor communications.
• Strong relationship-building and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build credibility and maintain positive relationships with funders, donors, Patrons and colleagues.
• Strong research and analytical skills, with the ability to identify and assess new funding opportunities.
• Excellent project management and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines and funding applications effectively.
• Ability to use data and insight to inform fundraising decisions, monitor performance and measure impact.
• Ability to manage and maintain accurate records using a CRM system such as Donorfy.
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams and influence colleagues to support fundraising objectives.
• Ability to oversee and provide strategic direction to fundraising activities and initiatives.

Personal Qualities

• Highly motivated, proactive and results-driven.
• Strategic and creative thinker, with the ability to identify and develop new fundraising opportunities.
• Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Ability to work independently, use initiative and take responsibility for delivering agreed objectives.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and build effective relationships across the organisation.
• Resilient, flexible and able to manage competing priorities and work effectively under pressure.
• Professional, trustworthy and committed to the highest standards of integrity and ethical fundraising.
• Commitment to the values and mission of St Edmundsbury Cathedral.
• Sensitive to the Cathedral’s core mission as a place of worship, outreach, welcome and care.
• Willingness to work varying hours for fundraising activities and functions, including occasional evenings and weekends, as required.

Desirable

Qualities Qualifications

• Relevant professional fundraising qualification, such as a qualification from the Chartered Institute of Fundraising.

Experience

• Experience of working with high-net-worth individuals, major donors or philanthropic supporters.
• Experience of securing significant gifts or grants from Trusts and Foundations.
• Experience of fundraising within the Church of England or another faith-based organisation.
• Experience of working in a heritage, cultural, charitable or not-for-profit organisation.
• Experience of overseeing fundraising events or major fundraising initiatives.

Skills and Knowledge

• Knowledge of the funding landscape relevant to heritage, faith, community or charitable organisations.
• Experience of public speaking and presenting to donors, funders, committees or other stakeholders.
• Knowledge of legacy fundraising and planned giving.
• Experience of using Donorfy or a similar fundraising CRM system.

Development & Fundraising Manager

Location: Hampshire (with travel across the region)
Salary: £45,000–£50,000 per annum
Contract: Permanent, Full-time (37.5 hours per week)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced fundraising professional to join a large faith-based organisation in a newly created leadership role. Working across a network of local communities, you will help build long-term financial sustainability by strengthening stewardship, growing fundraising income and supporting local fundraising initiatives.

The role

Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, you will lead fundraising activity across the organisation, working closely with senior leaders, community representatives and volunteers.

You'll develop stewardship campaigns, increase regular giving and Gift Aid, expand digital and contactless giving, secure grant funding and promote legacy giving. You'll also provide fundraising advice, training and strategic support to help local communities achieve their fundraising ambitions.

Key responsibilities

• Lead stewardship initiatives to increase regular giving and long-term income.
• Develop and deliver fundraising campaigns and appeals.
• Identify and secure grant funding for a range of projects.
• Promote and develop legacy giving.
• Support the adoption of digital and contactless giving.
• Provide fundraising guidance and training to volunteers and local leaders.
• Monitor performance, report on KPIs and provide strategic insight to senior leadership.

About you

You will be an experienced fundraiser with a strong track record of generating income through grants, campaigns and donor engagement.

You'll be confident building relationships with a wide range of stakeholders and able to combine strategic thinking with hands-on delivery.

You will have:

• Significant fundraising experience, ideally within the charity or not-for-profit sector.
• A successful track record of securing grants and delivering fundraising campaigns.
• Experience of stewardship, major appeals or capital fundraising.
• Excellent relationship-building and influencing skills.
• Strong project management and communication skills.
• Experience using CRM or donor databases and Microsoft 365.

Experience within a faith-based, heritage or community organisation would be advantageous, along with an appreciation of working within a values-led organisation.

How to apply

For a full candidate pack and further information, please contact:

Faye Marshall
| 020 7820 7303

Closing date: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis 

Harris Hill is a certified B Corp™ and a leading charity recruitment agency. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality or other protected characteristics.

St Joseph’s Hospice has a brilliant vacancy for a Specialist Palliative Care Physician at either Consultant or Lead Consultant level, dependent on experience. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant difference to the palliative and end-of-life care experiences of our wonderfully diverse and extensive local communities. You will influence the shape of palliative medicine and hospice care in one of the oldest and largest hospices in England.

Hours: 40 plus on-call work, with 10 programmed activities + on-call rota.

About you

You will need:

• Full GMC registration with Licence to Practice and entry on the GMC Specialist Register in Palliative Medicine or eligibility for entry within six months of interview
• Significant experience as a Consultant in Palliative Medicine
• MRCP (UK) or equivalent Royal College qualification
• Experience working within multidisciplinary teams
• Excellent leadership and people management skills

Where you’ll work

St Joseph’s Hospice was founded in 1905 by the Religious Sisters of Charity and built on a rich Catholic heritage. Today, we are an Investors in Diversity-awarded charity, providing expert, compassionate care to people of all backgrounds, cultures, and beliefs across East and North London.

Our specialist palliative care services – delivered at home, in our in-patient unit, and through out-patient clinics – are grounded in respect for human dignity and guided by compassion, justice, and a deep commitment to quality. Our values guide us in everything we do. We work to ensure that everyone receives the support they need with kindness, understanding, and respect by delivering individualised, responsive and holistic support to patients and their families.

Why work for us?

• 27 days’ holiday plus public holidays, increasing up to 33 days with service
• Subsidised café and early access to retail sale events
• Season ticket loan
• Continuation of NHS Pension Scheme or an excellent salary-exchange pension scheme
• Santander cycles discount and cycle-to-work scheme
• Health cash plan and access to EAP services

Join the St Joseph’s team and find out more!

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

Closing date: 21st August 2026.

We are an equal opportunities and a disability confident employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

St Joseph’s Hospice has a brilliant vacancy for a Specialist Palliative Care Physician at either Consultant or Lead Consultant level, dependent on experience. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant difference to the palliative and end-of-life care experiences of our wonderfully diverse and extensive local communities. You will influence the shape of palliative medicine and hospice care in one of the oldest and largest hospices in England.

Hours: 40 plus on-call work, with 10 programmed activities + on-call rota.

About you

You will need:

• Full GMC registration with Licence to Practice and entry on the GMC Specialist Register in Palliative Medicine or eligibility for entry within six months of interview
• Experience of specialist palliative and end-of-life care at Consultant level or senior training level
• MRCP (UK) or equivalent Royal College qualification
• Experience working within multidisciplinary teams
• Experience of teaching and supporting healthcare professionals

Where you’ll work

St Joseph’s Hospice was founded in 1905 by the Religious Sisters of Charity and built on a rich Catholic heritage. Today, we are an Investors in Diversity-awarded charity, providing expert, compassionate care to people of all backgrounds, cultures, and beliefs across East and North London.

Our specialist palliative care services – delivered at home, in our in-patient unit, and through out-patient clinics – are grounded in respect for human dignity and guided by compassion, justice, and a deep commitment to quality. Our values guide us in everything we do. We work to ensure that everyone receives the support they need with kindness, understanding, and respect by delivering individualised, responsive and holistic support to patients and their families.

Why work for us?

• 27 days’ holiday plus public holidays, increasing up to 33 days with service
• Subsidised café and early access to retail sale events
• Season ticket loan
• Continuation of NHS Pension Scheme or an excellent salary-exchange pension scheme
• Santander Cycles discount and cycle-to-work scheme
• Health cash plan and access to EAP services

Join the St Joseph’s team and find out more!

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

Closing date: 21st August 2026.

We are an equal opportunities and a disability confident employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

Lead income growth for Wythall Animal Sanctuary and help shape its future as a thriving, community-focused animal welfare campus.

Location: Wythall, Worcestershire (Hybrid / at least 3 days per week onsite. Open to part-time over 0.6 FTE considered for the right candidate).

Applications close: 9 a.m. Monday 17th August 2026

About Wythall Animal Sanctuary

Since 1968, Wythall Animal Sanctuary has provided safety, care and second chances to animals in need.

We are an independent, non-destruct animal sanctuary with a proud history, a strong local reputation and a deeply committed community of employees, volunteers, supporters and donors. From our multi-acre site near Solihull, we rescue, rehabilitate and rehome and provide sanctuary to dogs, cats, rabbits and ponies.

We provide lifelong care to animals who cannot be rehomed and operate boarding kennels that generate important commercial income.

About the role

As Head of Income Generation at Wythall Animal Sanctuary, you will lead the development and delivery of a bold, sustainable fundraising and income strategy that supports the charity’s ambitious 10-year transformation into a modern, multi-species Community Campus.

Working closely with the CEO, you will diversify and grow income across individual giving, legacies, community fundraising, grants, corporate partnerships and commercial opportunities, while strengthening supporter relationships, improving digital engagement and embedding data-led decision-making. This is a strategic and hands-on role for someone who can turn ambition into practical plans, build long-term income resilience and help protect the Sanctuary’s trusted community identity as it enters an exciting new chapter.

Who we are looking for

We are looking for an experienced income generation or fundraising leader with a strong track record of growing sustainable income and developing multi-stream fundraising strategies. You will bring strategic thinking, commercial awareness and a hands-on approach, with the ability to turn plans into measurable results across areas such as individual giving, corporate partnerships, trusts and foundations, community fundraising and legacy giving.

An excellent relationship-builder and confident communicator, you will be comfortable using data and insight to improve performance, working in evolving environments with limited resources, and balancing innovation with respect for Wythall Animal Sanctuary’s heritage, values and trusted community relationships.

Please click on the link to be redirected to the Peridot Partners website, where you will find full details of the role and how to apply.

Applications for this role close at 9 a.m. Monday 17th August 2026.

The arts for mental health – peer support delivered creatively

Sound Minds is a user-led charity transforming lives through music, film and art. We are a thriving community bound together by creativity and a shared belief in mutual learning and peer support.

Main purposes of the job:

Sound Minds is recruiting a Head of Operations to join our team in Wandsworth.

The Head of Operations is a member of the senior leadership team at Sound Minds and leads the management and day-to-day operations of a vibrant community premises.

Sound Minds is in a period of review and consolidation, following growth of its programmes and having secured Arts Council England National Portfolio Organisation status. The Head of Operations will further develop and implement robust systems to support this growth and the charity’s future aims.

The role leads on all operational, health and safety, premises, IT, systems, human resources, evaluation, and reporting activity. The Head of Operations manages the delivery of Sound Minds’ Peer Support service and will act as Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead. They deputise for the CEO as required.

They will assist the CEO on maintaining key relationships with external stakeholders and external communications.

Sound Minds is a creative place, and the Head of Operations will need a passion for organisation and administration.

Salary: £42,833 per annum(pro rata) & 3% contribution to pension

Hours: 28 hours per week

This fixed term contract ends on 16th June 2030 and is renewable depending on funding.

Strong IT skills are essential for this role. You will be required to have a DBS (criminal records check) and satisfactory written references before starting.

The full job description and application pack are available from Sound Minds’ website.

Closing date: 10:00am, Monday 7th September 2026

First interviews: Friday 18th September 2026

This is a regional based role that will cover the South Wales and Bristol area. 

Job Role:

As a Senior Community Fundraising Officer for your region, you will manage supporter engagement and activity in your region whilst also supporting the wider team as an example of excellent fundraising and stewardship, leading the team by sharing good practice in your work.

You will have a key position in the Community Fundraising team working with the National Community Fundraising Manager to support with the development of the community fundraising strategy.

Key Responsibilities:

Income Generation and Supporter Engagement

• Lead the development and delivery of community fundraising campaigns and initiatives across the region, driving sustainable income growth through excellent supporter engagement and stewardship
• Build and sustain strong relationships with supporters, volunteers, local groups and external partners to maximise income, participation and long-term engagement
• Work collaboratively with internal teams to deliver compelling fundraising activity and ensure an outstanding supporter experience at every stage of the journey
• Monitor performance against agreed income and activity targets[BB1] , using insight and analysis to identify opportunities, adapt plans and support continuous improvement

Leadership and Planning

• Develop and deliver a robust regional fundraising plan aligned to organisational priorities and income targets
• Provide day-to-day leadership, coaching and support to Community Fundraisers across the region, fostering collaboration, accountability and a culture of high performance
• Champion best practice and contribute senior-level guidance to strengthen fundraising delivery, supporter stewardship and team effectiveness across the region
• Act as a senior representative for the Community Fundraising team at cross-departmental and management meetings when required, including in the absence of the National Community Fundraising Manager
• Build effective internal relationships and contribute to joined-up planning that strengthens organisational impact and maximises opportunities for collaboration
• Represent the charity at key events, meetings and partnership opportunities[BB3] , delivering clear and compelling messages about its work and impact

Budget Management, Reporting and Strategy Development

• Prepare and manage the regional budget, ensuring activity is well planned, cost-effective and aligned with agreed priorities
• Monitor fundraising performance against agreed targets and maintain accurate records, analysis and insight to support effective decision-making
• Contribute to the development and delivery of the wider community fundraising strategy, using regional insight, performance data and supporter feedback to identify opportunities and shape future plans

Working with Others

• Interact with families supported by the charity in a sensitive, compassionate and appropriate manner, respecting confidentiality and recognising the emotional context of their experiences
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across Engagement, Family Services and other teams to maximise organisational impact and deliver joined-up supporter experiences
• Contribute ideas, insight and learning to support continuous improvement across the Engagement Directorate and wider organisation

Knowledge and Experience:

• Significant experience in a fundraising or closely related role, with a strong track record of delivering against income targets
• Line management experience and/or a recognised management qualification
• Experience of developing and delivering regional plans, strategies or project plans, with the ability to balance strategic thinking and operational delivery
• Experience of preparing and managing budgets, monitoring performance and reporting accurately against targets and objectives
• Experience of building and managing positive relationships with a diverse range of supporters, partners and internal stakeholders
• Experience of using insight, performance data and supporter feedback to identify opportunities and support continuous improvement

Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to adapt messaging for different audiences and represent the charity with credibility
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-management skills, with the ability to engage, influence and inspire a wide range of internal and external stakeholders
• Strong leadership and coaching skills, with the ability to support colleagues, foster collaboration and drive high performance
• Strong planning and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and balance strategic thinking with operational delivery
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, and confidence using CRM systems for supporter management and reporting
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret performance information and use insight to inform decisions and identify growth opportunities
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach, with the ability to work independently and take ownership of priorities and outcomes
• A collaborative, inclusive and adaptable approach when working with colleagues, supporters, volunteers, families and external partners
• Able to interact with families in a sensitive, compassionate and appropriate manner, recognising the emotional context of their experiences
• Willingness and ability to work outside normal working hours, including evenings and weekends, and to travel across the wider UK as required

Are you an organised person with an eye for detail and a talent for keeping things running smoothly?

Bristol Cathedral is looking to recruit a part-time Administration Assistant to provide vital support to our Operations team. This varied and rewarding role will help ensure the Cathedral can fulfil its mission as a place of worship, welcome and community engagement in the heart of Bristol.

Working closely with the People Coordinator, Finance Assistant and Finance Director, you will provide administrative support across a range of areas including HR, finance, databases, compliance and general office administration. You will also play an important role as a first point of contact for staff, volunteers and visitors.

We are not looking for a specialist in one particular field. Instead, we’re seeking someone who is highly organised, comfortable using IT systems, able to manage multiple priorities, and keen to learn new skills. If you enjoy variety, take pride in accuracy, and like helping others, we’d love to hear from you.

Working to support the Executive Director and the fundraising team, we are looking for a highly motivated, organised person with excellent inter-personal skills and the ability to take initiative to optimise our planned fundraising activities over the next few months to enable us to raise vital funds and grow our funding networks.

The role is to focus on three key fundraising events, an art auction in autumn, our Big Give Campaign in December and a speaker event at the beginning of 2027 to kick off our 30-year celebrations.

Key responsibilities:

• Organise the logistics of the art auction including setting up online bidding and the in-person auction event liaising with the artists, creating the brochure and overseeing the photography
• Oversee and implement all publicity around the auction including PR and social media campaigns
• For the in-person auction, establish and manage the guest list and venue liaison
• Support the Big Give Campaign liaising with potential and pledged donors, identifying opportunities for new donor support and the supporting communications campaign
• Work with the Development Board to set up and organise a speaker-based event for Q1 of 2027 to ensure a well-attended, professional event in line with our organisational goals and policies
• Be the point of contact with the Development Board and the fundraising team

We are looking for someone who is:

• Highly organised with excellent project and time management skills
• A confident team player who thrives in a busy, creative environment working within a multi-talented, multi-disciplined team
• An exceptional communicator, who a passionate about the projects and has strong relationship building abilities
• A highly skilled writer with highly tuned story-telling strengths able to identify the audience and get the message across clearly, concisely and effectively
• Proactive with a results-driven focus
• Flexible and willing to work on very occasional weekday evenings to support events
• At least five years’ experience in fundraising including experience running events and with running Appeals with donor-match giving

What we offer:

• The opportunity to work and support a team of highly experienced fundraising staff and supporters
• A thriving, friendly, inclusive work environment
• The possibility of some remote working
• The support of the Fundraising and Events Officer
• The chance to support a charity making a real difference in criminal justice

About Fine Cell Work

Fine Cell Work delivers a proven, scalable model of rehabilitation by giving people in prison and post-release high-quality textile skills, combining paid work, creative engagement, and structured support to enable long-term desistance from crime.

As a charity working in criminal justice since 1997, Fine Cell Work has supported nearly 9,000 people in prison.

By providing purposeful activity, we address some of the most pressing challenges within the prison system—mental ill-health, lack of opportunity, and high rates of reoffending. Creative activity and the arts reduce reoffending because they change how people think, feel, and behave in ways that traditional prison programmes often can’t reach. We deliver a proven model of rehabilitation through high-quality needlework classes delivered in prison by committed volunteers. Prisoners produce beautiful, hand-stitched products, gaining both financial independence and a sense of pride.

Our vision is for prisoners and prison leavers to rebuild meaningful, independent, crime-free lives.

Passionate about using research to make a real difference? Salford CVS is looking for a Research and Insight Worker to help deliver impactful research projects that amplify the voices of local communities and the voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector across Salford and Greater Manchester.

You'll gather and analyse data, work directly with community groups and VCSE organisations, and turn insight into high-quality reports that influence decision-making and drive positive change. If you're an organised, confident communicator who enjoys working with people and is motivated by social impact, we'd love to hear from you. 

Main purposes of the post

To deliver Salford CVS’s research and insight work, which includes the collection and analysis of data and producing timely written reports of the findings. This exciting Research and Insight role involves a combination of VCSE engagement and community insight work across Salford and in Greater Manchester.

Hours: Part-time, 22.5 hours per week.

Days: To be confirmed (core hours are worked between 8am – 6pm, Monday to Friday).

Contract: 1-year fixed-term contract, subject to the successful completion of a 3-month probationary period.

Place of work: In person at Salford CVS’ offices, The Old Town Hall, 5 Irwell Place, Eccles, Salford, M30 0FN.

The Benefits of Working for Salford CVS:

• 28 days’ holiday - rising to 30 days (after five years), plus Bank Holidays (pro rata for part-time)
• Enhanced company sick and maternity pay, subject to terms and conditions of service
• Pension scheme - with 7% employer contribution (and 1% mandatory employee contribution)
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Membership of the Hospital Saturday Fund via an employer subsidised scheme (optional and non-contractual)
• RHS family membership (optional and non-contractual)
• Development opportunities - we support and encourage our staff to progress in their careers (including formal training)
• A supportive working culture - we respect and support one another to do the best we can

We are an accredited Living Wage Employer, Living Hours Employer and Living Wage Funder, ensuring not just our staff are paid the ‘real’ Living Wage but also that any projects we fund can do the same.

For further information and to apply, please visit our website via the ‘apply’ button.

Closing date: Noon on Wednesday, 26th August 2026.

Interviews: Tuesday, 8th September 2026 - in person at Salford CVS’ offices.

Do you believe communities are central to preventing violence and creating safer neighbourhoods? Salford CVS is looking for a Development Worker (Violence Reduction) to support a community-led programme in Little Hulton, working alongside young people, residents and local organisations to identify priorities, shape solutions and drive positive change. 

You'll build relationships, facilitate community engagement and co-design activities, amplify youth and community voices, and help local partners deliver initiatives that address the root causes of violence. If you're passionate about working with young people, strengthening communities and making a lasting impact, we'd love to hear from you. 

Main purposes of the post

To support the delivery of the community-led violence reduction programme in Salford, working with young people, communities and VCSE partners in Little Hulton. 

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority and Greater Manchester Violence Reduction Unit worked with 10GM, other VCSE providers and local communities to co-design our approach to a community-led violence reduction programme. The programme is one of the Violence Reduction Unit’s flagship projects across Greater Manchester and is in line with the ambitions of the Greater Manchester Violence Reduction Strategy and Public Service Reform programme to involve communities to identify priorities, problem solve and direct investment and interventions accordingly. In Salford, the programme will be delivered within Little Hulton.

Hours: Part-time, 18.75 hours per week.

Days: To be confirmed (core hours are worked between 8am – 6pm, Monday to Friday).

Contract: 1-year fixed-term contract, subject to the successful completion of a 3-month probationary period.

Place of work: Salford CVS’ offices in Eccles and within Little Hulton.

The Benefits of Working for Salford CVS:

• 28 days’ holiday - rising to 30 days (after five years), plus Bank Holidays (pro rata for part-time)
• Enhanced company sick and maternity pay, subject to terms and conditions of service
• Pension scheme - with 7% employer contribution (and 1% mandatory employee contribution)
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Membership of the Hospital Saturday Fund via an employer subsidised scheme (optional and non-contractual)
• RHS family membership (optional and non-contractual)
• Development opportunities - we support and encourage our staff to progress in their careers (including formal training)
• A supportive working culture - we respect and support one another to do the best we can

We are an accredited Living Wage Employer, Living Hours Employer and Living Wage Funder, ensuring not just our staff are paid the ‘real’ Living Wage but also that any projects we fund can do the same.

For further information and to apply, please visit our website via the ‘apply’ button.

Closing date: Noon on Wednesday, 26th August 2026.

Interviews: Tuesday, 8th September 2026 - in person at Salford CVS’ offices.

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