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Rainforest Foundation UK (RFUK) is a values-driven organisation working with Indigenous Peoples and local communities to protect the world’s rainforests and uphold their human rights. Since 1989, RFUK has partnered with forest peoples and grassroots organisations to secure land rights, challenge destructive industries, and influence laws and policies that safeguard forests and the people who depend on them.
Our mission is clear: to combine human rights and environmental protection to tackle deforestation. From the Congo Basin to the Amazon, our work has helped communities protect millions of hectares of rainforest. With a growing team of passionate advocates for social and environmental justice, we are committed to scaling up our impact to confront the accelerating climate and biodiversity crises.
About the role
This is a key role to help drive RFUK’s income generation and donor engagement. As Fundraising Coordinator, you will play a key role in the delivery of RFUK’s fundraising strategy to sustain and broaden the organisation’s scale and impact.
Reporting to the Head of External Relations and part of the Fundraising and Communications team, you will lead a range of activities and be responsible for developing and cultivating partnerships with trusts and foundations, ethical corporates, and supporters.
Based in London with hybrid working options, we offer flexibility, a supportive culture, and the chance to make a lasting difference.
All our work is delivered in close partnership with Indigenous and grassroots organisations in rainforest countries who are at the heart of what we do. We have a growing team of 30 staff members who are mainly based at our London office in the UK, in France or in DRC.
About you
You are an organised, self-starter and experienced fundraising professional with a proven track record of managing a diverse fundraising pipeline from identification and cultivation through to securing donations and successful stewardship.
You have confidence engaging with foundations, corporates, and individuals, and are excited to build long-term relationships with diverse stakeholders. You are eager and ready to use digital tools to streamline processes and maximise long-term donor engagement and support.
You have excellent communication skills, can juggle multiple tasks, thrive in a collaborative environment, and bring resilience and cultural sensitivity to everything you do.
Above all, if you’re passionate about social and environmental justice and ready to help shape RFUK’s future, we’d love to hear from you.
Job description and benefits
Please download the full job description from our website. We offer 30 days annual leave, 4% pension contributions, Employee Assistance Programme, learning and development allowance, and four weeks of work-from-anywhere flexibility.
Location
This role is offered as a hybrid role based in our Bethnal Green, London office. The postholder would be required to work in the office for 2 days per week during their 6-month probation period. This can be reviewed with their Line Manager thereafter.
Application Process
To submit your application, kindly complete the online application form by 9AM, 6 July 2026. Please be aware that the form will be anonymised for review by the panel.
Please note that CVs will not be considered.
We strongly encourage all candidates to read the Recruitment FAQs page on our website before submitting their application.
Regrettably, due to the large number of applications we usually receive, it is not possible to write to you should you not be shortlisted for an interview. If you have not heard from us within 10 working days of the closing date, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion.
Interviews with shortlisted candidates will be held in-person on 13 July 2026. Please let us know in your application if you are available to attend an interview.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
London HQ (with 1–2 days remote)
Full time, 37.5 hours per week
About The Earthshot Prize
The Earthshot Prize is one of the world’s most ambitious environmental awards, built on a simple idea: urgency plus optimism leads to action. Inspired by President John F. Kennedy’s moonshot challenge, we are driving a decade of solutions to repair the planet.
Each year we identify and support 15 global finalists working across five key areas: Clean Our Air, Fix Our Climate, Revive Our Oceans, Build a Waste-Free World, and Protect and Restore Nature. Five winners receive £1 million each to scale their work, supported by a global network of partners, innovators, and funders.
The opportunity
We’re looking for a highly organised and proactive Partnerships Co-ordinator to join our Partnerships Team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role supporting our Founding Partners, a group of major strategic partners who provide funding, expertise, and networks to power our work.
You’ll support the full lifecycle of partner engagement, from grant administration and reporting through to communications, events, and onboarding new partners. It’s a varied role offering exposure to senior stakeholders and the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to our mission.
What you’ll be doing
What we’re looking for
Desirable
Benefits
Driving a decade of action for the planet. Urgency + Optimism = Action.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About the Roundhouse:
The Roundhouse is a youth charity and independent multi-arts venue based in Camden, London. We've spent the past 20 years shaping the UK’s cultural landscape as a home for world-class music, boundary-breaking theatre, circus, poetry and immersive installations. We're also the UK’s leading creative centre for young people, engaging more than 10,000 young people annually through our creative youth programme.
The Role:
This role is a part-time permanent contract designed to provide admin and practical support around donor-facing events and comms. It has been created to support reaching ambitious targets in our 20th anniversary year and beyond, contributing to the P&P team's goals of driving £2 million in income growth across the business plan to 2028.
The role will enable our P&P team to focus on philanthropic relationship building, and support the administration of our impactful, high-quality cultivation and stewardship events calendar, as well as general supporter stewardship. The role will also work closely with our Finance and Data teams to keep organisational knowledge up to date, in line with best practice and the fundraising code, to ensure a smooth donor experience.
Weekend and evening work will be required according to business needs.
About you:
This role would suit someone detail-oriented, with strong organisational and planning skills and excellent customer service. They will be able to communicate clearly across all levels of stakeholders, internally and externally, and thrive as part of a fast-paced team. They will have experience of using CRM databases (ideally Tessitura) and be confident handling data. This is a varied role, which will span various events and different groups of supporters.
We welcome applications from people who feel they can bring their own skills, experiences and ideas to the table and empower those around them to do the same. We encourage those currently underrepresented across the cultural sector and all intersections of our diverse society to apply.
The successful candidate must have a current and acceptable DBS check, or be willing to undertake one due to the nature of the role.
For more information please download the full job description from our website and if you would like to apply, and feel you have the skills and experience we are looking for, please click “Apply Now” to complete your application by Tuesday 23 June 2026, Midnight
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 21 hours per week (excluding breaks) across 3 days
Salary: £17,579.68 per annum (£29,299.46 pro rata)
Application Deadline: Tuesday 23 June 2026, Midnight
Interviews: Thursday 2 July 2026
Benefits:
25 days’ holiday per year plus bank holidays pro rata, increasing after 2 years service up to 30 days
Ability to buy up to 3 days annual leave
Pension scheme
Cycle to Work, Tech and Home Scheme
Season Ticket Loan
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Health Cash Plan
Group Life Assurance
Staff discount at our bar and café
Complimentary staff tickets
Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption leave
Staff networks, forms and social groups
All personal data submitted to the Roundhouse in the form of personal details forms is used for recruitment purposes and equal opportunities reporting only. By submitting a personal details form, you consent to the Roundhouse retaining your personal data for these purposes. Personal details forms contain your name, address and details relating to your gender, religion and nationality. All forms are anonymised before use. In accordance with GDPR all information submitted by unsuccessful applicants will be deleted within six months.
Since the 1960s we've opened up space for creativity to empower people and communities - day in, night out



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The Talent Set is proud to be supporting The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity in their search for their newly created role of Legacy Stewardship Manager.
Every breakthrough in cancer treatment starts with a vision—and often, that vision is funded by the incredible generosity of those who leave a gift in their Will to the Royal Marsden Cancer Charity.
The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity, raise funds to save and improve the lives of cancer patients everywhere. Following a period of transformational growth, their ambitious Legacy team is expanding.
As the new Legacy Stewardship Manager, you will design and deliver a best-in-class, multi-channel stewardship programme. By building deep, empathetic, and long-lasting relationships with our legacy supporters, you will ensure their ultimate generosity transforms into life-saving research, treatment, and care for generations to come.
The role:
About You:
You are an experienced, confident relationship manager with a background in charity fundraising (ideally within legacies or major donor stewardship). You will be able to think strategically with high levels of emotional intelligence.
You will have:
Why Join?
RMCC is values-driven, highly ambitious charity committed to funding world-leading research, state-of-the-art treatment, and extraordinary care.
When you join The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity, you join a collaborative, supportive team that invests in your growth. This is a role where you can see the direct, tangible impact of your work every single day.
What’s on Offer:
Salary- £40,000- £43,000
How to Apply
To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the 'apply now' button (please do not apply via email). We aim to get back to all successful candidates within 48 working hours.
Commitment to Diversity
The Talent Set are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability, or age. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.
The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity raises money to improve the lives of people affected by cancer.
Head of Development Events
Royal Academy of Dramatic Art
Salary in the region of £42,000 - £45,000
38 days’ holiday | Defined contribution pension scheme | Hybrid working
For over 120 years, RADA has stood at the forefront of dramatic arts training, nurturing generations of actors, directors, writers, producers and technical artists who have gone on to shape the worlds of theatre, film and television. Access and diversity are at the heart of who we are, and we are deeply committed to ensuring talented students from all backgrounds can experience our training, uplifting the greatest range of voices and perspectives.
This is an exciting time to join us. We are developing a new vision and strategy for RADA, building on its existing successes to redefine training in the dramatic arts for the 21st century, with a focus on key themes: training and student experience, growth, industry, and international dialogue and engagement. In addition to our vocational training aims, we are building on our foundational strengths to expand our income streams through life changing work aligned with our core pedagogy, and ethos. We aim to co-create with industry and other stakeholders to build on our reputation as a centre of excellence and innovation in our field.
We are seeking an experienced fundraising events professional to join our Development team at a pivotal point in our journey. As Head of Development Events, you will play a key role in driving RADA’s future fundraising growth by developing special events to cultivate and steward individual supporters, corporate partners, trusts, and graduates. The role will lead the programming and operational delivery of an annual programme of events to support strategic priorities, including income generation, public programmes, industry connections, graduates and student engagement, and royal patronage events.
The ideal candidate will be able to deal confidently and professionally with some of the most senior and successful creative people internally and externally. You will take a collaborative approach to event planning and work with Development colleagues to help them successfully deliver the new multi-year fundraising campaign strategy. Your ability to work at both strategic and operational levels will be key to your success.
If you are excited by the opportunity to shape the future of dramatic arts training, and to make a lasting difference through life-changing work, we would be delighted to hear from you.
For a confidential conversation about this exceptional opportunity, please contact our recruitment partners at Richmond Associates. For further information, key dates, and how to apply, please visit the Richmond Assocaites website for more information.
Please tell us if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to help you in your application or with our recruitment process.
We are taking positive action by guaranteeing an interview to any applicant who self-identifies as being from a Black, Asian or Global Majority background, and/or who self-identifies as D/deaf or disabled, and has experience as a development department lead or deputy lead in the cultural and Higher Education sectors. If you regard yourself as having these characteristics, please state so clearly on your supporting statement.
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS IS 09:00 ON FRIDAY 19th JUNE 2026.
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Do you want to be part of the team at a charity which has a 135-year history of combating the challenges arising from deprivation and social exclusion in East London?
Our mission at St. Hilda’s East is to equip our service users with the resilience to navigate modern life. We welcome everyone into our spaces and work together to deliver engaging activities, promote social contact and ultimately enrich lives.
Located in Tower Hamlets, we welcome people of all ages to our large, friendly community centre in Shoreditch where we offer a wide range of activities promoting wellbeing and social connections. Our services include sensory play for Under-5’s, youth programmes, wellbeing activities for those experiencing mental health issues, bilingual advice, and activities to reduce social isolation and enhance physical and mental wellbeing for older people. We also run a day centre in Shadwell, where we care for elders from the Bangladeshi and other communities.
We have a unique relationship with our founders, the Guild (alumnae) of Cheltenham Ladies’ College, we are located on the fringes of the City, and we generate income from hiring out space in our community centre. These opportunities make the Marketing & Fundraising Manager position varied and interesting, with plenty of possibility to grow and develop in the role.
Job Purpose:
The Marketing & Fundraising Manager will play a key role in developing and implementing St Hilda’s East’s marketing strategy and will take the lead in organising fundraising events and securing funds from individual donations, and rental and room hire income.
They will lead on communications with external stakeholders through the development and implementation of SHE’s marketing plans and social media strategy. There will be a particular focus on strengthening our unique link with the Guild (alumnae) of Cheltenham Ladies’ College, as well as with parents and pupils of the school – to raise awareness of the impact of St. Hilda’s East and to organise joint events. The postholder will work alongside freelance fundraisers who focus on maximising grant income.
It is not essential to have experience in the non-profit sector; we would love to hear from you if you have experience in sales and marketing in a commercial environment and are looking to bring your talents to the charity sector.
This job is for you, if you:
Benefits
You will have access to an Employee Assistance Program, Training & Development support, flexible working arrangements, and 25 annual leave days plus bank holidays.
Closing date for applications: 26th June 2026 at 23:30, however, applications will be assessed on a rolling basis and might close early if the position is filled
Interviews: Week of 8 June and ongoing
Our Recruitment Policy: St Hilda's is committed to racial justice and wider inclusion and diversity. We are working towards a goal where our team fully reflects the diversity and difference in lived experiences of our local community.
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To apply click 'Apply Now', and submit your CV and a cover letter. Your cover letter should be no more than 1 page long and, explain how you meet each of the criteria in the Person Specification. Don’t forget to provide examples to evidence your experience and abilities.
St Hilda’s East delivers a wide range of engaging activities for local communities in Tower Hamlets to promote wellbeing and social connection.


The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Play a leading role in shaping the future of Saferworld’s philanthropic partnerships and help drive funding that supports peacebuilding around the world. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced relationship builder to grow a high potential income stream with real global impact.
Saferworld works to prevent violent conflict and build safer lives across Africa, Asia and the Middle East. As our Philanthropy Manager, you’ll join a committed, values‑driven team working in solidarity with people affected by conflict. You’ll lead on a portfolio of established philanthropic partners while also identifying and cultivating new opportunities that align with our mission and principles.
This is a role with genuine scope for creativity and innovation. You will shape cultivation strategies, co‑create funding opportunities with colleagues and partners, and represent Saferworld externally to deepen relationships and secure high‑value, multi‑year support. You will also help position the organisation to engage high net‑worth individuals, foundations and donor‑advised funds as we diversify our income.
Working closely with programme, policy, communications and finance teams, you will ensure our proposals, reports and donor care reflect the quality, impact and integrity of our work. A smaller part of your role will involve overseeing individual giving and gifts in wills, supported by the Funding Officer.
If you are motivated by building meaningful partnerships, influencing change, and contributing to a more peaceful world, this role offers the chance to make a tangible difference while shaping a growing area of work at Saferworld.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Rosa is looking for a thoughtful and ambitious fundraiser to join us at an exciting point in our growth. This is a new role with the chance to build experience across philanthropy, corporate partnerships, events and prospect development, while working closely with colleagues across fundraising, communications and grant making.
This is an ideal role for someone ready to take the next step in their fundraising career within a values-led organisation with national reach. You will play a central role in strengthening donor relationships and increasing income to support Rosa’s impact across society.
If you are organised, proactive and motivated by the chance to help resource change for women and girls, we would love to hear from you.
Job purpose
Reporting to the Philanthropy Manager, the Fundraising Officer will help support Rosa’s major donor and corporate fundraising at an exciting point in our growth.
Working across philanthropy, corporate partnerships, donor stewardship, events and prospect development, you will play a key role in helping us build strong supporter relationships and grow income to power Rosa’s mission. This is a varied and developmental role, offering the chance to work across every stage of the donor journey while building specialist fundraising skills in a high-ambition, values-led team.
It is an ideal opportunity for someone ready to step up from a fundraising assistant/ coordinator or similar role and take on broader responsibility in a national organisation with a clear purpose. The work you do will help generate funding for Rosa’s grant making, capacity building and influencing work — giving you a direct connection between fundraising and impact.
Key responsibilities
You may also be asked to carry out other tasks that are in line with the responsibilities of the Fundraising Officer.
Experience, knowledge & skills (all essential)
Personal attributes
How to apply
To apply please visit our website for the full Job Pack and follow the instructions to apply via our on-line application form.
Rosa’s mission is to contribute to empowering women and girls by drawing in and distributing funding and resources to the women and girls sector.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Role Overview:
The Talent Set are delighted to partner with a fantastic organisation on this amazing Corporate Relations Manager role. This position involves developing and managing relationships with corporate partners and prospects, driving income growth, and enhancing the organisation’s profile through strategic engagement and tailored initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
Person Specification:
What’s on Offer:
How to Apply:
To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the 'apply now' button (please do not apply via email). We aim to get back to all successful candidates within 48 working hours.
Commitment to Diversity:
The Talent Set are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability, or age. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.
Job Title: Development Officer
Reports to: Senior Development Manager
Location: Contracted to Breaking Barrier’ office in London, Birmingham or Manchester, with some expectation of travel
Terms: 5 days per week (37.5 hours) but open to part-time (minimum 30 hours) and flexible working arrangements
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £28,000 - £33,500 (Depending on the location and experience)
Purpose of the Role
The fundraising team at Breaking Barriers generates income from a range of sources: trusts and foundations, statutory and lottery, corporate and major donors. We sit within the wider Income and Engagement Directorate, alongside communications and public fundraising, and work closely together to drive income and engagement from funders, partners and supporters who share our vision that every refugee can access meaningful employment and build a new life.
The Development Officer manages our portfolio of small trusts and foundations (grants up to £10,000), securing income and developing relationships from existing donors and new prospects. The role involves writing compelling funding proposals, delivering effective stewardship, and meeting all reporting requirements to a high standard.
Alongside portfolio management, the post-holder co-ordinates our fundraising events programme, ensuring both online and in-person events deepen engagement with our cause. The role also provides active support across fundraising appeals and the statutory, lottery and major donor income streams, including prospect research. The post-holder will also contribute to the operational efficiency of the fundraising team through effective administration.
This is a varied, fast-paced role that will suit someone with strong writing skills, attention to detail and a genuine commitment to our mission. It offers real scope to develop knowledge and skills across a wide range of fundraising disciplines within a supportive and ambitious team.
Key Responsibilities
1. Income generation (60%)
· Manage and develop a portfolio of trusts and foundations awarding grants of up to £10,000, delivering tailored stewardship and relationship management across both warm relationships and cold prospects.
· Plan, write and submit compelling funding applications based on a clear understanding of Breaking Barriers' programmes, funding needs and funder requirements.
· Manage all reporting requirements within your portfolio, ensuring reports are completed accurately and to deadline.
· Undertake research to identify new prospects, gathering relevant background information including funding interests, grant levels and connection points with Breaking Barriers.
· Ensure all income and pipeline activity is accurately recorded and kept up to date in Salesforce.
· Act as the philanthropy lead for the Big Give Challenge Appeal.
2. Fundraising Events and Stewardship (20%)
· Co-ordinate Breaking Barriers' fundraising events programme, working across the fundraising team and wider Income and Engagement Directorate to shape a calendar that inspires and engages funders, supporters and senior volunteers.
· Manage event logistics including venue sourcing, guest list coordination, on-the-day support and follow-up.
· Lead on the development of stewardship materials for philanthropy audiences, including impact updates, newsletters and event collateral.
3. Prospect Research and Fundraising Administration (15%)
· Carry out prospect research to support the major gifts, statutory and lottery fundraising pipelines, producing clear, well-structured briefings for senior colleagues.
· Build and maintain funder profiles, recording prospect activity, research findings and pipeline information accurately in Salesforce.
· Support colleagues in the finance team with gift administration and thanking processes.
· Contribute to the directorate's approach to data quality and CRM best practice.
4. Other Responsibilities (5%)
· Participate in cross-team projects to build a thorough understanding of Breaking Barriers' work and wider activities.
· Undertake any other duties that may reasonably be required within the scope of this role.
· Demonstrate Breaking Barriers' values of being welcoming, collaborative, mission-led and entrepreneurial.
Person Specification
Essential
· Demonstrable knowledge of and/or interest in the refugee or employment sectors.
· Experience of writing compelling funding proposals or other relevant persuasive content for different audiences.
· Understanding of the principles of trusts and foundations fundraising, whether through direct experience or study.
· Strong research and analytical skills, with the ability to synthesise information and present it clearly.
· Excellent organisational and planning skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
· Strong attention to detail.
· Proactive and self-motivated, with the ability to take initiative and problem-solve.
· Able to build effective working relationships with colleagues at all levels.
· Confident using Microsoft Office and comfortable learning new systems.
Desirable
· Experience of trusts and foundations fundraising in the charity sector.
· Familiarity with major donor, statutory or lottery fundraising.
· Experience using Salesforce or another fundraising CRM.
· Knowledge of GDPR and data protection principles as they apply to fundraising.
Other considerations:
· Breaking Barriers is committed to protecting an adult’s right to live in safety, free from abuse and neglect and for their views, wishes and beliefs to be fully taken into account when deciding action.
· We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion or belief.
· Breaking Barriers particularly welcomes applicants with experience of seeking asylum and/or a refugee background.
As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, we are committed to offering an accessible recruitment process and guarantee an interview to all applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the role.
Breaking Barriers exists so that every refugee can access meaningful employment and build a new life.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About the role
The fundraising products marketing officer will assist with the marketing of two of our flagship products – the Pink Ribbon Walks and Walk 100 virtual challenges, as well as having opportunities to work on other projects across the public fundraising team and wider engagement directorate.
About you
This role is focussed on the effective delivery of our integrated warm and cold marketing campaigns. Along with the community and events marketing manager you will be responsible for developing and executing the Pink Ribbon Walks and Walk 100 campaigns.
The role will cover the full marketing mix, so you can expect to work across paid social, email, print, direct mail, radio, and other relevant channels. We’re looking for someone with a passion for digital marketing and an understanding of how creative, messaging and channel strategy work together to drive acquisition campaigns.
It’s an exciting time to join the team, as both campaigns are growing. We’re looking for someone who can think creatively and strategically, is organised and has a great eye for detail. You’ll have experience of multi-channel marketing, working with third party agencies and amazing project management skills, along with drive, passion and determination to make a huge difference.
Job description and benefits
The job description and our attractive benefits are available for you to download.
Primary location of role and hybrid working
This role is primarily based in our London office. Our hybrid working model allows you to work up to 3 days per week at home.
The salary range is:
£31,057 to £34,270 per annum London based.
When applying
We hope you choose to apply for this role. To support your application, you’ll be asked to submit your anonymised CV and a supporting statement. Please refer to the essential criteria on the person specification and clearly provide as much information as you can with examples, to demonstrate how and where you meet the criteria. If you’ve any immediate questions please contact the Breast Cancer Now recruitment team
Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
We’re committed to promoting equity, valuing diversity and creating an inclusive environment – for everyone who works for us, works with us, supports us and who
we support.
We reserve the right to close this advert early. Therefore, to avoid disappointment please submit your application as soon as possible, if you’re interested in this opportunity.
Closing date Thursday 2 July 2026 9am
Interview date week commencing 13 July
The Politics Project is looking for a collaborative, strategic and people-focused Partnerships and Advocacy Manager. You’ll lead our influencing and partnerships work with a focus on the Democracy Classroom network, strengthening relationships across the youth, education and democracy sectors. If you are energised by connecting organisations, building relationships, and mobilising a network to take up new opportunities, we’d love to hear from you.
About The Politics Project
The Politics Project supports young people to use their voice by giving them access to brilliant democratic education. They work with young people, teachers, youth practitioners and politicians to help them learn about, teach and actively participate in democracy. The Politics Project works across the UK with over 3,000 schools and youth groups and 400 politicians.
About Democracy Classroom
Democracy Classroom is a growing, non-partisan partnership of more than 100 civil society organisations committed to strengthening democratic engagement among young people across the UK.
The network is supported by the Democracy Classroom Platform, an online hub featuring hundreds of free resources for teachers and youth practitioners. Democracy Classroom reaches educators in 95% of UK parliamentary constituencies and plays a leading role in shaping the sector’s voice - coordinating joint submissions to government consultations and producing shared visions such as The Roadmap to Votes at 16.
This is a rare opportunity to drive collaboration at a national level and support the sector to prepare for major upcoming changes in democratic education, including the introduction of Votes at 16.
About the role
We are looking for an experienced Partnerships and Advocacy Manager to strengthen The Politics Project’s influencing and partnerships work, with a focus on Democracy Classroom - a non-partisan network of organisations across the youth, education and democracy sectors. You’ll lead the implementation of the new Democracy Classroom strategy, and grow the network’s impact and reach in the build up to the next general election and the implementation of votes at 16.
You will play a central role in expanding and activating the network - supporting over 100 partner organisations to collaborate effectively, share learning, build trust and increase their collective impact. You will be a key player in keeping the sector informed, connected and ready to respond to key moments in democratic engagement, from elections to policy changes.
You will take on a highly relational role, working closely with the team to manage and nurture a complex network blending multiple sectors. You will collaborate with the Director to manage shared relationships across the Democracy Classroom network, building more ownership over time. You’ll help position Democracy Classroom as an important conduit between the sector and major stakeholders like government departments and funders.
This is a dynamic, outward-facing role that blends strategic thinking with hands-on coordination. You’ll work closely with the Head of Communications and Networks, the Democracy Classroom Programme Coordinator and colleagues across The Politics Project to make sure partners feel supported, valued and part of a shared mission.
The Politics Project is based in London, and the post holder will be expected to work from the office at least two days a week. The role may require occasional UK travel and some evening/weekend work, for which time off in lieu will be given. The role has a six-month probation period. The hours of work are 37.5 hrs per week. This is a fast-paced role in a friendly, supportive and growing team.
Key responsibilities
Partnership management
Build, nurture and deepen relationships with more than 100 civil society partners, helping each partner see themselves as part of a growing and collaborative sector.
Identify and recruit new organisations into Democracy Classroom, leading our onboarding process and helping new partners make the best of Democracy Classroom.
Facilitate partner input into planning, shared problem-solving and decision-making.
Build understanding of partners’ diverse needs and perspectives, supporting and balancing between these with sensitivity.
Advocacy and influencing
Spot and act on emerging opportunities for collaboration, policy influence and joint sector action.
Work with government departments such as DfE, DCMS, and MHCLG on the implementation plan for Votes at 16, translating sector expertise and experience.
Manage relationships with academics and engage confidently with research to be an effective advocate for democratic education.
Organise and facilitate events and advocacy opportunities such as advocacy panels, funder roundtables.
Draft reports, submit evidence to the government, and feed into policy consultations.
Jump on quick opportunities for the network, bringing people together and turning things around fast (e.g., presenting sector needs to funders or submitting evidence to Government).
Engagement and representation
Plan and deliver Democracy Classroom meetings, training and networking events.
Represent The Politics Project and Democracy Classroom externally as a confident ambassador for our collaborative, non-partisan approach.
Develop and deliver partner communications to ensure consistent, clear and timely updates.
Act as the main point of contact for Democracy Classroom partner queries, support and collaboration.
Monitoring and reporting
Track partner engagement and feedback to support continuous improvement.
Contribute to monitoring, evaluation and reporting to demonstrate the network’s impact.
Work with The Politics Project team to most effectively document partner activity.
Benefits
33 days’ annual leave including three days off between Christmas and New Year, in addition to Bank Holidays.
4% employer pension contribution.
2 working days / 15 hours of volunteer leave a year.
Cycle to Work scheme.
Professional development and training opportunities
A warm, inclusive and values-led working environment
About you
You are passionate about democratic engagement and believe in the power of young people’s voices. You’re an enthusiastic relationship-builder who enjoys connecting organisations, spotting opportunities and turning ideas into action.
You’ll bring a strategic mindset, strong emotional intelligence and communication skills, and confidence working across sectors. You’re proactive, organised and comfortable balancing long-term partnership development with hands-on delivery.
Most of all, you’re motivated by the challenge and opportunity of supporting a high-profile national network that is shaping the future of democratic education.
An enhanced DBS check is required for this role (provided by The Politics Project).
Skills and experience
Essential
Proven experience in partnership or stakeholder management, ideally in civil society, education or government.
Strong strategic thinking, and a drive to identify and jump on opportunities for collaboration and growth.
Excellent relationship-building, communication and influencing skills.
High emotional intelligence and ability to navigate complex relationships in a growing space.
Strong project management and organisational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
Confident working with the youth or education sectors (teaching/youth work not required).
Experience of submitting evidence to Government, drafting quasi-academic reports or policy briefings, or responding to consultations. An academic background is not needed, but you must be comfortable engaging with policy and research.
Knowledge of, and interest in, UK politics and democratic engagement.
Self-motivated, resilient and solutions-focused.
Willingness to work occasional evenings/weekends and travel within the UK.
Desirable
IT literacy, including strong use of Google Workspace.
Experience using CRMs or managing databases.
Experience evaluating partnership impact and producing reports.
How to apply
Please apply via Charity Job with the following:
Your CV (no more than two pages).
A supporting statement of no more than one A4 page, setting out how your experience, skills and knowledge meet the person specification and why you are drawn to this role.
The closing date is 11:30pm, Saturday 20th June 2026.
Screening calls are planned for the week beginning Monday 29th June, with interviews to follow in early July.
Anticipated start date will be August or September, depending on notice period.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
(Please note this role is primarily remote, however there is the option for hybrid working at our head office in Sheffield. Some travel may be required for this role)
We are looking for someone with the confidence to step into an established, successful system and keep our momentum going. You will be a brilliant relationship builder, an organised manager of data and pipelines, and an excellent communicator who can write compelling narratives. Above all, you will be someone who collaborates naturally across a small, passionate team to champion a healthy culture of impact storytelling and income generation.This is a 12-month maternity cover,
You will have:
A track record in Trust & Grant success: pulling together compelling data and case studies to write winning bids for large-scale grants.
Exceptional written skills for drafting persuasive proposals and impact reports.
A love of data to oversee our fundraising pipeline using our CRM (Beacon), working with organised spreadsheets, and clear, achievable timelines.
The ability to support others to succeed and feel confident managing a direct report or mentoring colleagues on how to spot fundraising opportunities.
The ability to balance the day-to-day writing tasks with big-picture financial targets .
The ability to balance competing priorities in a fast-paced, small charity environment.
A willingness to travel nationally and work occasional evenings or weekends as required for key events and funder engagement (claimable as TOIL).
A genuine commitment to climate action and democratic engagement with grassroots communities.
It would be great if you also have:
Experience supporting corporate partnerships or earned/consultancy income streams.
Familiarity with Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) frameworks.
An understanding of UK climate policy, nature campaigning, or the UK political system.
Job Title: Fundraising Manager (Maternity Cover)
Salary: £34,937.60 per annum (£27,950.08 pro-rata)
Hours: Part-time (28 hours per week)
Contract Type: 12-month fixed term (Maternity Cover)
Location: Remote anywhere in the UK (or Sheffield Head Office/Hybrid working)
Benefits: 30 days annual leave (pro-rata) + bank holidays, pension, wellbeing support.
Closing Date: 13 July 2026 | Interviews: w/c 20 July 2026
The Role
Your core focus will balance bid writing with strategy and comms management:
Securing Income: Crafting and submitting high-quality, persuasive trust and grant applications (targeting five- and six-figure funding) and managing timely reports back to our current partners.
Managing the Pipeline: Working closely with the CEO to track our fundraising goals, manage cash flow awareness, and keep our CRM system (Beacon) up to date.
Supporting Earned Income: Helping to streamline the internal processes behind our paid consultancy and campaign training services, collaborating with our Policy & Engagement team to track leads.
Leading People: Providing supportive, empowering line management to our part-time Digital Communications and Campaigns Coordinator.
Looking Forward: As the contract nears its end, you will collaborate with the CEO to help us lay the groundwork for our next strategic fundraising cycle.
How to Apply
Please visit our website jobs page to submit your anonymised CV and cover letter.
Important Contract Notice: Please note that this is a temporary, fixed-term contract for 12 months to provide essential maternity cover. This is a non-permanent position.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
We warmly welcome applications from everyone and celebrate diversity across all backgrounds. If you don’t meet every single requirement listed below, please don't let that deter you, we would still love to hear from you.
Our mission is to equip people across the UK with the tools they need to have effective conversations with their local politicians on climate change
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Location: London (we will accept applications outside of London, but you are expected to be in the office a minimum of two days per week)
1st stage interviews: 29/06 (virtual)
2nd stage interviews: 06/07 (face-to-face in our South London Centre)
For more information or to apply, please click 'apply now' to be directed to our careers site.
You can play a pivotal role in unlocking funding that changes young lives.
Join our growing team at The King’s Trust, as we seek to close our £150m 50th Anniversary campaign. Principal Giving Manager is a high-impact fundraising role focused on securing and stewarding six and seven-figure gifts from individuals, trusts and foundations.
You will build deep, long-term relationships with influential donors, crafting compelling proposals, and driving a domestic and international pipeline that delivers £1m+ annually in income.
This role will suit a confident, relationship-led fundraiser who thrives on building authentic connections and influencing at the highest level. You bring energy, curiosity and a genuine passion for the mission, alongside the credibility to engage senior stakeholders and inspire philanthropy. You are highly organised, target-driven and motivated by delivering results, while collaborating across teams to unlock new opportunities and maximise impact.
To succeed, you will bring:
This is an opportunity to shape meaningful partnerships and drive significant income that empowers young people to build brighter futures.
Why do we need Principal Giving Managers?
Last year, we helped more than 40,000 Young People, with three in four young people on our programmes moving into a positive outcome in work, education or training. The young people we help face a range of challenges, such as unemployment, mental health issues or some who have been in trouble with the law. We believe all young people should have the chance to succeed, and that young people are the key to a positive and prosperous future for all of us. We want to continue having a positive impact on young people’s lives, and we couldn’t do this without the important work of Principal Giving Managers!
Perks for working at The Trust!
Equal Opportunities
Here at The King's Trust, we're committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. We want to be an organisation that's representative of the communities we serve, which is why we strive for diversity of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, race, religion and sex. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone, from any background, can be themselves and do the best work of their lives.
We are looking for people who can bring different perspectives and experiences, and especially welcome applications from those who are underrepresented in our organisation and sector, such as candidates from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds.
We’re a Stonewall Top 100 Employer, and we are an employer that is Disability Confident. Our staff, volunteers and young people are supported by KT CAN (our Cultural Awareness Network), KT GEN (Gender Equality Network), KT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network) and PULSE (LGBTQIA+ Network).
Safeguarding
The King's Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment, we undertake basic disclosure checks in accordance with the Codes of Practice for all roles within the Trust, and for our roles working directly with young people, at an enhanced level. Having a criminal record will not automatically exclude applicants.
A NOTE FOR RECRUITMENT AGENCIES:
We prefer to hire people directly, but we do have a preferred supplier list for when we need a helping hand. We'll be in touch directly if we need you!
Req ID: 4012
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you experienced relationship fundraiser? We are supporting an incredible health charity with an exciting opportunity that can be either part time or full time as a Partnerships and Philanthropy Officer.
This is a hybrid role with a minimum of 3 days a fortnight in the London office.
The Role
You would be working closely with the Partnerships and Philanthropy Manager to support and grow a portfolio of corporate partners, philanthropists and high value prospects. This varied role is perfect for someone who enjoys building relationships, developing creative proposals, and coordinating meaningful supporter engagement. You will
Support the delivery of the high value fundraising strategy
Manage and steward relationships with partners, major donors and prospects
Prepare tailored proposals, presentations and stewardship updates
Research prospects and sectors to help build a strong pipeline
Coordinate meetings, events and engagement opportunities
Work collaboratively across teams to develop strong cases for support
The Candidate
Experience managing external relationships (fundraising, partnerships, account management or commercial)
Clear, confident and engaging communication skills
Ability to develop tailored proposals, pitches or presentations
Strong commercial awareness and a collaborative approach
Experience using CRMs or databases (Raisers Edge a plus)
Benefits
Offering a generous package of benefits, including a positive approach to agile working, you would be joining a vibrant organisation dedicated to the cause but also to supporting each other and learning as they work.
IMPORTANT NOTE
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.