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We are looking for a proactive self-starter to sit within a high-performing team working to raise awareness of SSAFA’s support in the South West Region of England to those in the Armed Forces Community who need it most.
With the ultimate objective being to grow SSAFA’s presence, profile, and identity, the role is responsible for all marcomms activation in the region. The role holder will work to deliver the central Fundraising, Marketing & Communications strategy.
This role reports to the Head of Communications with close alignment with colleagues across the marcomms directorate. The marcomms manager will be responsible for managing marketing campaigns in the South West Region of England and promoting SSAFA’s fundraising initiatives and services. You’ll identify the areas of greatest impact and cut through, deliver integrated awareness campaigns and secure media coverage of fundraising events. Crucially, you’ll be able to identify stories which resonate with our target audience and write calls to action.
With a heavy focus on media and PR activity, key to the role is building strong relationships and contacts with relevant stakeholders in your region including media representatives, employees, volunteers, and case study beneficiaries.
About the team
The Communications team is a small but dynamic group of individuals with strong skillsets across Public Relations, Storytelling (case studies) and Internal Communications. The team is a mix of ex-forces and civilians, and they are always sharing knowledge and expertise with each other.
You will work closely across all directorates within SSAFA, with a focus in South West, to garner information and create compelling marcomms campaigns and activities to raise awareness of SSAFA’s work.
About you
You will be a highly motivated and creative communicator with a proven track record of delivering impactful PR and marketing campaigns. As a natural storyteller with strong media instincts, you will excel at securing high-profile coverage and elevating our brand presence. You will be a confident relationship builder, skilled at engaging stakeholders across the region, from media contacts to volunteers and case study beneficiaries. You will also be able to work independently while staying closely aligned with teams across fundraising and communications, demonstrating proactivity and the ability to manage multiple projects effectively.
About SSAFA
SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity, has been providing practical, emotional, and financial support to our Forces and their families since 1885. SSAFA, is a trusted source of support for the Armed Forces community in their time of need; last year our trained teams of volunteers and employees helped more than 53,000 people in need, including veterans, serving personnel (regulars and reserves) and their families.
SSAFA understands that behind every uniform is a person. We are here for that person and their family – any time they need us, in any way they need us, for as long as they need us.
Diversity and Inclusion at SSAFA
SSAFA exists to support a diverse range of beneficiaries within the armed forces community, and we believe diversity within our teams is key to ensuring we can deliver our services effectively. We thrive on differences and believe it is critical to our success as a worldwide charity. SSAFA is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace that seeks to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We therefore encourage applications from all genders, races, religions, ages and sexual orientations, as well as parents, veterans, people living with disabilities, and any other groups that could bring diverse perspectives to our business.
SSAFA is committed to using the Disclosure & Barring Service to ensure we, as an employer, safeguard those we serve.
No agencies please. Any unsolicited submissions from agencies will be accepted as a direct application from the candidate and no fees will be payable.
Closing date: Midnight on Monday 15 June 2025.
Interviews: TBC
Our vision A society in which the Armed Forces, veterans and their families can thrive.
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This is an exciting opportunity to shape engaging campaigns and storytelling across digital, social media, email, PR and community channels. Working as part of our Fundraising and Communications team, you’ll create compelling and accessible communications that inspire action, strengthen our community, support fundraising and help people live full and healthy lives with MS.
Working closely with colleagues, ambassadors and people living with MS, you’ll help amplify authentic lived experience, develop impactful campaigns and use insight and digital best practice to grow engagement and reach.
We’re looking for someone with strong writing and storytelling skills, experience delivering communications, marketing or digital campaigns, and a good understanding of digital engagement, social media and email marketing. Most importantly, we’re looking for someone who is collaborative, proactive and motivated by making a meaningful difference.
About Overcoming MS
Overcoming MS is the world’s leading MS healthy lifestyle charity. We help people live full and healthy lives with MS through evidence-based information, practical tools and a supportive global community.
Since 2012, we have supported people affected by MS to make informed lifestyle choices alongside medical treatment, helping people feel more empowered, informed and hopeful about living with MS.
Our vision is a world where everyone with MS has the information, confidence and support they need to live well.
Job summary
The Communications and Marketing Manager plays a central role in helping Overcoming MS reach and support more people living with multiple sclerosis worldwide. The role leads the creation of compelling, evidence-based, and emotionally engaging communications that strengthen connections with our community, raise awareness of the Overcoming MS approach, support fundraising, engagement, and behaviour change, and showcase our services and offerings.
Working across communications channels, campaigns, storytelling and community engagement, the postholder will enable our audiences to feel they have the appropriate level of information and confidence to make lifestyle changes, through the support we offer to live a full and healthy life with MS.
Key responsibilities and duties:
The role comprises the following key areas of responsibility:
Communication and campaign creation
Craft engaging, accessible and audience-focused communications which inspire action, deepen engagement and build trust.
Plan and execute integrated marketing and communications campaigns across digital channels, print, PR and Community channels in alignment with our Fundraising and Communications Strategy.
Support the Head of Communications, Marketing & Digital with campaign planning, aligning Communications objectives to organisational and income generation objectives.
Support the Services team with the promotion of our services, including the dissemination of insights and data, to grow our awareness and engagement
Support colleagues and audiences. Working with stakeholders to ensure communications are planned and delivered at the right time to meet their needs.
Ability to communicate complex or sensitive information in a clear, accessible and empathetic way.
Understanding of inclusive and accessible communications best practice.
Using results to drive change
Use audience insight, analytics and user behaviour to shape campaigns and improve engagement.
Test, learn and optimise marcomms communications through experimentation, AB testing and evaluation.
Contribute to Marcomms evaluation on performance and impact.
Storytelling and Community voices
Build trusted relationships with people living with MS and the wider Overcoming MS community to develop authentic and inspiring stories.
Support contributors sensitively and ethically, ensuring appropriate consent and safeguarding processes are followed.
Identify opportunities to amplify community voices across campaigns, fundraising and communications.
Ensure storytelling reflects the diversity and inclusivity of the Overcoming MS community.
Social media and content creation
Lead on building our impact and engagement on social media with our audiences, in line with our objectives, including supporting awareness and engagement campaigns and fundraising.
Ensure that we are using the best tools and techniques by staying up to date with trends.
Monitor social media, ensuring prompt and accurate responses to enquiries.
Use analytics to constantly optimise our social media impact.
Ensure content is accessible, audience-led and aligned with best practice in health communication.
Support content development across both digital and print communications where required.
Working closely with the services team, lead the content creation and maintenance of our website to maximise our impact with audiences.
Build and nurture relationships with celebrity ambassadors, influencers and public supporters.
Email marketing
Develop content for email marketing, including for fundraising and events campaigns.
Optimise email by A/B testing content to maximise performance through design and content improvements, and creating triggered email sequences to build our message.
Use audience segmentation and personalisation to support campaigns.
Use analytics to identify ways to constantly optimise our email impact.
Community Engagement
Support our digital community through different discussion groups and platforms (social media, hubs, etc). Including liaising with internal teams and promoting best practice.
Support online events and drive positive engagement opportunities.
Brand communication
Ensuring all activity aligns with brand priorities.
Championing on-brand messaging. Acting as a trusted expert on brand tone of voice.
Ensuring all media and communications guidelines/policies are followed and kept updated.
Sharing best practice with the wider organisation and continuing professional development.
Creative skills
Generate and develop creative and innovative ideas with a good eye for brand, design, film and photography.
Develop clear briefs and oversee production of high-quality digital and printed communications materials.
Create engaging collateral through design software.
Edit small amounts of audio or video (desirable).
Support content development across both digital and print communications where required.
PR and Media
Support the Head of Communications, Marketing and Digital with media relations through press releases and statements.
Support with securing regional, national and international media coverage, sourcing case studies and creating campaign assets and messaging for media partners.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Self-motivated and adaptable/proactive, with strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities effectively
A keen eye for detail with a consistently high quality of work output.
Highly organised, able to manage a content schedule, and plan and deliver digital campaigns. Able to prioritise work across multiple projects to meet deadlines.
Demonstrable experience in developing, leading and executing high-quality, effective communications and engagement strategies that achieve desired results.
Excellent writing, editing and communication skills for social media, web, email and PR.
An understanding of how communications affect and engage audiences.
An ability to communicate in an inclusive way with diverse audiences.
Experience in managing and optimising website content, with strong on-page SEO skills.
Confident using email marketing and social scheduling
Familiarity with Google tools (Analytics, Adwords, Search Console, etc) and digital monitoring tools.
Skills in creative content development, such as audio, video and photo editing.
Interest in wellbeing
Experience managing external suppliers, freelancers or creative agencies (desirable)
Experience working in the charity, health or wellbeing sector. (desirable)
Able to flex hours and work outside normal hours where needed to cover events (time off in lieu will be provided).
This job description outlines the main responsibilities of the role, but is not intended to be an exhaustive list. Duties may evolve over time, and the post-holder may be required to undertake other reasonable tasks consistent with the level of the role.
How to apply: Please click on the Apply Now button, submit your CV, and please answer the three questions we have prepared for you. Please use the Cover Letter space to tell us your motivation for working at Overcoming MS.
Application timeline:
Close date: until 9am Monday 15th June
First round interviews: 18th and 19th June, online via Microsoft Teams
Second round interviews: 23rd June on Teams/in person TBC, and it will include a short task and presentation
Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion: We want Overcoming MS to be a welcoming, inclusive and supportive place to work, where people feel valued and able to thrive. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and communities, particularly those currently underrepresented in the charity sector.
We know that people sometimes hesitate to apply unless they meet every requirement listed. If this role feels like a good fit for you, we’d still encourage you to apply.
If you need reasonable adjustments or information in a different format during the recruitment process, please contact us.
We're here for everyone with MS who wants to take control of their health and wellbeing.

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Mary’s Meals is a global movement supported by people from all walks of life and we are focused on one goal – that every child receives a nutritious daily meal in a place of education. We offer more than just a career, we offer the opportunity to support our global movement in a dynamic and inclusive environment with a real focus on personal development.
We are seeking a Website and Marketing Manager to join our Acquisition Marketing team. This is a fast paced and hands on role for someone who loves to collaborate, problem solve and proactively drive growth while keeping focused on our mission to feed hungry children.
The Website and Marketing Manager drives online growth through the development and implementation of a dynamic website strategy, designed to attract new supporters and generate income for Mary’s Meals’ school meals programme.
The role leads the optimisation and performance of the Mary’s Meals UK website – ensuring it is user-friendly, accessible, on-brand, and supports our organisational fundraising objectives. The role will oversee the day-to-day front-end management of the UK website, working with our content team to make sure we have quality storytelling content that converts. The Manager also collaborates with internal stakeholders to develop our digital donation platform, helping to refine the donation journey and user experience to improve conversion rates. The role will also manage our online shop growing the revenue from this channel.
The Website and Marketing Manager will lead on the technical and content SEO/GEO strategy, working with cross organisational teams and Mary’s Meals International to achieve significant growth in traffic to our website.
Ensuring that our values led approach remains central is essential as is harnessing technology and good fundraising practice.
Working in the Acquisition Marketing team, this is a collaborative role working side-by-side with colleagues from across the Supporter Experience and Communications directorate, ensuring a joined-up approach to all communications activities, through the integration of strong storytelling and marketing expertise, robust supporter journeys will be created, ensuring they are effective at bringing in new donors.
The role will also work closely with our Data Intelligence and CRM team, as a key stakeholder in the technical development of the website, to help deliver data driven decision making which will help grow the Mary’s Meals movement.
Applicants must hold full right to work in the UK.
We welcome applications from candidates of all different backgrounds and identities to apply. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse charity providing a supportive place for you to do the best and most rewarding work of your career.
Closing date for applications is Wednesday, 10 June 2026.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Please note: If you have any special requirements or adjustments before an interview, please let us know.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Mary’s Meals is a global movement supported by people from all walks of life and we are focused on one goal – that every child receives a nutritious daily meal in a place of education. We offer more than just a career, we offer the opportunity to support our global movement in a dynamic and inclusive environment with a real focus on personal development.
The Acquisition Marketing Manager attracts new UK supporters and generates income for Mary’s Meals’ school meals programme through effective and inspiring marketing across online and offline channels. This is a fast paced and hands on role for someone who loves to collaborate, problem solve and drive growth while keeping focused on our mission to feed hungry children.
The role primarily raises income (but also awareness) through multi-channel marketing activity with a clear focus on maximising ROI and delivering supporter growth at scale. The focus of the role is on online marketing opportunities and includes managing our organic and paid social channels, overseeing social media influencer strategy and identifying emerging digital channels. The Manager works closely with the Mary’s Meals International team and its agency to deliver Google and Bing Paid Search, Google Grant, Display, and YouTube.
The role will also identify and manage the most effective offline marketing opportunities to maximise ROI from small budgets and pro bono opportunities, such as TV, Radio and OOH advertising. The Manager will ensure online and offline marketing opportunities complement each other (and link seamlessly to our retention strategies) as part of an integrated multi-channel marketing strategy.
Keeping our values led approach at the central focus is essential as is harnessing technology and good fundraising practice. We believe that how we do things is just as important as the end results.
The Acquisition Marketing Manager works side-by-side with colleagues from across the Supporter Experience and Communications directorate, ensuring a joined-up approach to all communications activities, through the integration of strong storytelling, marketing expertise and supporter engagement. The role has line management responsibility for the Acquisition Marketing Officer.
Applicants must hold full right to work in the UK.
We welcome applications from candidates of all different backgrounds and identities to apply. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse charity providing a supportive place for you to do the best and most rewarding work of your career.
Closing date for applications is Wednesday, 10 June 2026.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Salary: £44,530 - £57,253
Contract: Permanent
Location: Home-based
Closing date: 16th June
Benefits: 26 days annual leave (rising with service) & option to buy more, generous pension contributions (matched 4% or 6%), HolidayPlus scheme, enhanced family leave, employee discounts, health cash plan, and more
We are thrilled as always to be working with the incredible national children’s charity Barnardo’s as they look for a Senior Marketing Manager (Fostering & Adoption) to join their team and lead a critical area of their work.
This is a fantastic opportunity to take on a senior leadership role, shaping and delivering innovative, data-led marketing strategies that directly support the recruitment of foster carers and adoptive parents across the UK.
As part of this pivotal role, you will lead the development of integrated national and regional marketing strategies and campaigns, ensuring they deliver against ambitious recruitment targets. You’ll oversee a multi-disciplinary team, driving a culture of insight-led, audience-first marketing across both digital and offline channels. You will also play a key role in stakeholder engagement, working closely with senior leaders across services to align marketing activity with organisational priorities.
To be successful as the Senior Marketing Manager, you will need:
If you would like to discuss this role with us, please email your CV to [email protected] or contact us and quote the reference 2994JP.
Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency, we use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable charity jobs.
We are passionate about improving equality across the sector, you can read more about our commitment to diversity on our website.
We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment in the charity sector and partner with you as the leading charity recruitment agency.
If enough applications are received, the charity reserve the right to end the application period sooner.
International Direct Marketing Creative Coordinator
Role Summary:
To work with the International Direct Marketing Manager to implement direct mail programmes that target existing and prospective donors across different PETA entities. This role is pivotal in driving innovation through data analysis, multi-channel integration, and creativity to enhance campaign development and fundraising income.
Position objective:
Term of employment:
Full-time, 12-month fixed-term (with hope to extend)
Location:
Remote in mainland UK
Salary:
£30,000 - £32,000
Reports To:
International Direct Marketing Manager
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
Required Skills and Qualifications:
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Communications Manager
Location: Remote
Salary: £38,719-£40,063 per annum
Vacancy Type: Permanent
We're looking for an experienced and creative Communications Manager to join our dynamic communications team and help tell the story of our work, our impact and the people we support.
This is an exciting opportunity for an all-round communications professional who enjoys working across multiple disciplines, from media relations and campaigns to internal communications, brand management and stakeholder engagement. You'll play a key role in raising awareness of our services, strengthening our reputation and ensuring our communications are engaging, impactful and aligned with our organisational priorities.
The Role
Working closely with the Head of Communications and colleagues across the organisation, you will lead the planning, delivery and evaluation of communications activity that supports our mission, services and strategic objectives.
You'll oversee a wide range of communications initiatives, including media relations, marketing campaigns, brand development, internal communications, events and stakeholder engagement. You'll also manage and support the Communications Officer, helping to build a high-performing and collaborative team.
This is a varied role that combines strategic planning with hands-on delivery. One day you may be developing a communications campaign, the next supporting a media opportunity, delivering an internal engagement initiative or producing content for digital and marketing channels.
About You
You are an experienced communications professional with a strong track record of delivering successful communications strategies, campaigns and engagement activities. You have excellent writing, editing and interpersonal skills and are confident communicating with a wide range of audiences, including colleagues, partners, stakeholders, media and senior leaders.
You understand the importance of brand consistency, audience insight and evidence-led communications, and have experience developing compelling content across multiple channels. You are organised, proactive and able to manage competing priorities while maintaining high standards of quality and professionalism.
Most importantly, you are a collaborative team player who enjoys building relationships, supporting colleagues and using communications to create meaningful impact.
What You'll Bring
Why Join Us?
You'll be joining a passionate and ambitious organisation where communications plays a vital role in supporting our mission and driving positive change. This is an opportunity to make a real difference while developing your career within a supportive and collaborative team.
About Us
We are The Forward Trust, the social enterprise with charitable status that empowers people to break the often interlinked cycles of crime and addiction to move forward with their lives. For more than 25 years we have been working with people to build positive and productive lives, whatever their past. We believe that anyone is capable of lasting change. Our services have supported thousands of people to make positive changes and build productive lives with a job, family, friends and a sense of community.
We are committed to our cause and the work we carry out as a charity. Equally the wellbeing and the employees who work for us are also important. Joining us an employee, we will offer you the following benefits -
To Apply
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Forward Trust, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.
CRM Manager
Make systems work smarter. Make impact go further.
At Rethink Mental Illness, we believe everyone severely affected by mental illness deserves a better quality of life. Behind every service we deliver and every supporter we engage is the data, systems and insight that power our work.
The Business Improvement & Technology directorate was formed in January 2026, bringing together Technology & Business Systems with Compliance, Quality, Audit and PMO. This new directorate has an exciting purpose to drive real, meaningful change across the organisation. It will play a key role in improving how we work, maintaining compliance, shaping and strengthening our technology, systems, and data to deliver quality services, demonstrate our impact and enable strategic planning & delivery.
We’re looking for a CRM Manager to lead and evolve our Dynamics 365 CRM platforms—ensuring they are efficient, user-friendly and ready to support our future ambitions.
This is a pivotal role where you’ll combine technical expertise, leadership and stakeholder collaboration to drive real organisational impact.
What you’ll be doing
You’ll take ownership of our CRM ecosystem and help shape how we use data and systems across the organisation.
In this role, you will:
What you’ll bring
We’re looking for someone who combines strong technical expertise with people leadership and a passion for continuous improvement.
You will have:
Bonus if you have:
Why join Rethink Mental Illness?
You’ll be part of a team that is transforming how technology and data support our mission.
We are committed to:
Most importantly, you’ll contribute to meaningful work that directly improves the lives of people affected by mental illness.
Ready to make a difference?
If you’re passionate about using CRM and data to drive real-world impact—and want to lead systems that support life-changing services—we’d love to hear from you
We’re Rethink Mental Illness and no matter how bad things are, we can help people severely affected by mental illness to improve their lives.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The National Youth Agency is looking for an Events Manager.
Events Manager
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full-time - 37 hours per week
Salary: £35,000 per annum (dependent on experience and qualifications)
Location: Home-based in England with occasional travel for meetings, workshops, and team activities. Head Office is in Leicester.
What we do
As the national body for youth work, the NYA has a dual function. We are the professional statutory and regulatory body (PSRB) responsible for qualifications, quality standards, and safeguarding for youth work and services in England. In line with our charity mission and aims, we also champion youth work through research, advocacy, campaigns, and programmes.
We work in partnership and believe in collaborative leadership, listening to youth workers and the youth work sector so that we can understand their needs and respond to the challenges they face. We are ambitious for youth work and for young people and integrate youth voice and influence across our work.
Role Purpose
To manage the planning, delivery and continuous improvement of our most high-profile annual events, including, but not limited to, UKYP, Peer Network Conference and a number of our annual policy events. The postholder will deliver multi-stakeholder events to high standards, on time and in budget, identifying opportunities to develop and improve events year on year.
The Event Manager plays a pivotal role in organising the events and activities that will provide young people, from across the United Kingdom, the opportunity to collaboratively engage in the democratic process through the UK Youth Parliament Programme.
This role involves working closely with the UK Youth Parliament team and our partners to support the effective organisation, communication and delivery of the UK wide events and activities.
The Event Manager will work closely with the Policy team, Communications team and Programme Management teams.
Key Responsibilities
As our Events Manager, you will:
Why Work for NYA?
Closing date: 23:59 Friday 26th June 2026.
N.B. We would encourage you to apply as soon as possible as we may close the vacancy early if we receive a sufficient number of suitable applications.
Interviews: Week commencing 13th July (subject to change)
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
The National Youth Agency is an equal opportunities employer.
At NYA our inclusive culture means that we embrace individual differences and understand that we need a diverse team to achieve our organisations mission.
We wish to recruit candidates from all backgrounds to ensure our team reflects the rich diversity of the communities we serve. We encourage applications from anyone regardless of disability, ethnicity, heritage, gender, sexuality, religion, socio-economic background and political beliefs but we particularly welcome applications from global majority candidates and those from other minoritised ethnic groups in the UK as they are currently underrepresented in our team.
Please note: We use AI detector software, so applications or CV’s with high levels of AI generated content may be disregarded. We understand that AI tools can offer support to candidates who have learning differences, which is why we will accept applications with some AI assistance.
No agencies please.
The Data Management and Insight Officer will support the day-to-day management of White Ribbon’s data systems, including CRM (Zoho Bigin) and email marketing processes, website data capture, reporting and audience journeys. The role will help ensure that data is accurate, joined up, compliant and useful, enabling teams across the organisation to better understand audiences, improve engagement, evidence impact and make informed decisions.
Key responsibilities
Data management and quality
CRM, systems and data flows
Email marketing, audience journeys and segmentation
Website and Promise page administration
Reporting, insight and analytics
Surveys, monitoring and evaluation
Organisational support
Note: this is a new role and the job description may change as the role develops.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Partnerships and Engagement Manager
As part of our ambition to reach more families and secure the long-term sustainability of services, we are seeking an enthusiastic and proactive Partnerships and Engagement Manager to help expand our client’s profile, build meaningful partnerships, and create new opportunities for support across the South West.
This is a newly created and strategically important role focused on developing new relationships with businesses, community organisations, professional networks, and other stakeholders who share a commitment to improving outcomes for children with disabilities and additional needs.
Position: Partnerships and Engagement Manager
Location: Home-based with regular travel across the South West and attendance at the National Therapy Assessment Centre, Bridgwater.
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £37,000 - £41,250 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: 7th July 2026
About the Role
Through the evidence-based Therapy Programmes and National Therapy Assessment Centre in Bridgwater, the organisation delivers life-changing outcomes for families across the UK. Acting as a key ambassador, you will represent the charity across the region, identifying opportunities to raise awareness, build engagement, and develop partnerships that support this work.
You will help maximise the Therapy Assessment Centre as an engagement hub, encouraging prospective supporters and partners to visit, learn more about the services, and get involved meaningfully.
Working with fundraising, communications, retail, and service delivery teams, you will strengthen regional presence, generate support, increase awareness, and contribute to sustainable income growth through corporate partnerships, Charity of the Year relationships, community engagement, networking, and strategic introductions.
Key areas of responsibility include:
You will spend significant time meeting supporters, partners, and stakeholders across the South West. Applicants should therefore be based within the region and comfortable with regular travel, including visits to Bridgwater, as well as attendance at networking, partnership, and engagement events.
About You
While experience within the charity sector or fundraising would be advantageous, it is not essential. We are equally interested in candidates with strong networking, business development, account management, partnership development, sales, marketing, or stakeholder engagement experience. Most importantly, we are looking for someone who enjoys meeting people, building relationships, identifying opportunities, and nurturing partnerships that deliver long-term value.
This role is ideally suited to someone who is self-motivated, confident in representing an organisation externally and passionate about creating connections that make a meaningful difference.
The role offers the opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of children and families whilst developing a rewarding career within an ambitious charity. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the charity’s future, building the relationships, partnerships and profile needed to ensure more children and families can access our life-changing support for years to come.
You will have experience of:
You will need to have a full driving licence, access to a vehicle and willingness to travel extensively across the South West.
The charity is an equal opportunities employer and celebrates diversity, committed to creating an inclusive and supportive environment for all employees.
Other roles you may have experience with could include Fundraising, Fundraiser, Fundraising Officer, Business Development Officer, Business Development Executive, Account Manager, Sales, Marketing Officer, Marketing Executive, Partnerships Officer, Engagement Officer.
Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client, Not For Profit People. #INDNFP
JOB TITLE:
Fundraising & Partnerships Manager
RESPONSIBLE TO:
Director of Fundraising
LOCATION:
Home based
DURATION:
30-35 Hours Per Week - Permanent
SALARY/GRADE:
Grade 6.4 (£36,043) PA FTE
KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
Fundraising Team
Nation Directors
Public Affairs and Communications Team
Membership Team
Donors, Volunteers and families
ABOUT YOU
You will have proven experience in fundraising, business development, or partnership management, with a track record of generating income and building strong external relationships. Ideally, you will have experience developing fundraising plans, pipelines, or income streams from an early stage, and will be comfortable working in an environment where processes, opportunities, and supporter journeys are still evolving.
You will be confident identifying and pursuing new opportunities, developing compelling proposals and cases for support, and managing relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, including corporate partners, community fundraisers, volunteers, and individual supporters.
We are looking for someone who is proactive, self-motivated, and creative, with strong communication and relationship-building skills. You should be comfortable working independently while also collaborating effectively with colleagues across fundraising, marketing, and operational teams.
Most importantly, you will be motivated by the opportunity to help grow sustainable income that supports children, young people, and families across the UK.
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
We are looking for a confident, ambitious, and entrepreneurial Fundraising Manager to help grow sustainable income for Adoption UK by building and developing strong relationships with corporate partners, supporters, volunteers, and local communities.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys creating fundraising plans from the ground up, developing new partnerships, and turning ideas into sustainable income. The role is ideally suited to someone who thrives in a developing fundraising environment and is motivated by the opportunity to shape and grow underdeveloped income streams into long-term success.
This is an opportunity to help shape the development of a strategic and sustainable approach to fundraising, while continuing to deliver hands-on income across a diverse portfolio.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Supported by the Director of Fundraising, take ownership of developing, delivering and monitoring fundraising events and activities in line with our fundraising strategy.
Lead on key income streams to maximise net income and develop sustainable income streams for short, medium and long-term growth.
Monitor and evaluate progress against plans using management information and budgets to produce reports and forecasts as required
Deliver effective supporter journeys to improve supporter experience, retention, and long-term engagement.
Work alongside the Director of Fundraising to develop and implement processes and policies.
Grow and diversify income across corporate partnerships, community fundraising, events, individual giving and digital activity.
Develop compelling proposals and pitches for corporate partners, clearly articulating social value, impact and return on investment.
Build and manage a strong corporate prospect pipeline using research, data and structured follow-up to convert opportunities. Identify opportunities to sponsor projects and activities.
Collaborate with marketing colleagues to develop assets and digital campaigns to support fundraising appeals and events.
Work with all Adoption UK teams to support local fundraising activities in each of the four nations including membership and community teams.
To ensure good working practices in line with Equality and Diversity policies and a pro-active approach is taken to equality, diversity and inclusion issues.
In compliance with the Code of Conduct, demonstrate high standards of personal conduct, courtesy and integrity.
Ensure full compliance with Adoption UK’s Safeguarding policies and procedures, reporting concerns in line with internal policies.
Any other duty as required by the line manager commensurate with the post.
Person Specification criteria
Knowledge And Experience
Qualificationsand Education
Skills and Abilities
Accountability
Behaviours
Adoption UK is the leading charity for adopted and care experienced people and adoptive families.
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Lyme Resource Centre (LRC) is a charity with a mission to minimise risk of Lyme disease whilst encouraging the enjoyment of outdoor activities. This goal is achieved through education of the public and healthcare professionals about ticks and Lyme disease.
The charity has grown significantly over the past couple of years, and now needs a suitably talented individual to work with the Trustees, to lead the charity into its next phase of development.
This is a great opportunity to play a defining role at an exciting stage of LRC’s evolution.
All of LRC’s existing team are highly committed volunteers - this will be the charity’s first step into a paid role.
·Work with LRC Trustees to provide charity leadership and the continuing evolution of the charity
·Assist Trustees in shaping the charity’s direction and strategy
·Review, evolve and manage the subsequent change in the charity’s operational structure and ways of working to ensure efficiency & effectiveness
·Advise Trustees on investment in infrastructure and other resources needed to evolve the charity
·Lead development and delivery of annual operational plan, identify and managing risks
·Develop, implement annual, medium-term budgets and ensure funding matches requirements
·Provide Trustees with timely updates, reports of progress vs plan
·Oversee development and implementation of a marketing and communications plan
·Be involved with or lead selected projects as relevant and agreed
·Ensure the charity is compliant with relevant legislation, including but not exclusive too - equality, diversity, health and safety, data privacy
·Build and maintain strong, trusting relationships with volunteers, and be an operational point of contact
·Build and maintain relationships with associated partner organisations and potential donors
·Act as a key point of contact for enquiries, support, and guidance
We can only accept applications from candidates resident in the UK and Ireland.
Please see attached role profile for more details.
Recruitment process is likely to include an initial information discussion with x2 Trustees, followed by a more formal interview with 2-3 Trustee and including your thoughts on a pre-shared exercise.
Further stages will be determine if required.
Aiming to minimise risk of Lyme disease whilst enjoying the outdoors, by educating the public & health professionals about ticks & Lyme disease
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About us
Legacies account for over two thirds of the RNLI’s annual income today and will continue to be a vital fundraising stream for many years to come. Our stewardship offering is evolving. Creating meaningful and personal connections with those who choose to support us with a gift in their Will is what can set us apart from others.
In this role, working alongside your peer, you’ll be responsible for leading and inspiring our Engagement team, with a particular focus on how we steward and grow high-value legacy relationships. You will line manage up to five individuals who deliver both stewardship and awareness activity across their regions, ensuring our supporters receive a seamless and personalised experience and our volunteers are equipped to talk about gifts in Wills.
You’ll collaborate closely with colleagues across Legacy Marketing & Administration, Philanthropy and Regional Engagement teams to ensure we take a more proactive, insight-led approach to identifying and supporting high-value pledgers. Working with your peer, you will shape the culture and direction of the team, ensuring focus, consistency and delivery across a range of key projects.
Your role
As a Senior Legacy Engagement Manager – Stewardship and Blended Giving, you will focus on:
About you
As an experienced fundraising or engagement leader, you’ll be comfortable building meaningful relationships with supporters, working collaboratively across teams and inspiring others to deliver excellent stewardship.
To be considered for this role, you’ll need to have:
For more information and to apply, please visit our jobs page.
Closing date: 14 June 2026.
Interview date: w/c 22 June 2026 (on Teams).
The RNLI is committed to safeguarding; protecting a person’s health, wellbeing, and human rights, enabling them to live free from harm, abuse, and neglect. We expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment and have a zero-tolerance approach. The suitability of all prospective employees and volunteers will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment. This will include relevant criminal record checks being carried out dependent on the eligibility of the role. (England & Wales; DBS check, Scotland; Disclosure Scotland PVG, Northern Ireland; Access NI, Republic of Ireland; Garda Vetting; International, International Child Protection Certificate process).
Our staff and volunteers have been saving lives at sea without prejudice for 200 years. We respect and value diversity of background, skills and perspectives within our teams, and consider it essential to help us deliver a world-class lifesaving service. We are an inclusive organisation and welcome applications from everyone. In addition to having the skills needed for the role, we also look for applicants who share our commitment to living our RNLI values (trustworthy, courageous, selfless, and dependable), and helping us work towards Our Vision: To save Every One.