Partnership development executive jobs in City of london, england
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This role forms part of Southwark’s commissioned Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) and Domestic Abuse (DA) service, delivered through a consortium partnership led by Bede.
The post holder will coordinate and deliver structured group-based interventions for children and young people affected by domestic abuse, alongside partnership working and service development. The role requires an experienced practitioner able to work autonomously and ensure all interventions are trauma-informed, safe, and responsive. Training will also be given.
Reporting to: (LNK CEO) & Bede VAWG Service Lead): Reporting to: Lives Not Knives CEO (for formal line management and employment matters), with operational coordination and clinical case supervision provided by Bede's VAWG Service Lead.
Programme Delivery & Coordination
• Support the delivery of 1:1 interventions in line with agreed referral pathways and safeguarding procedures, working within Bede systems and processes.
• Deliver structured group programmes, supporting the delivery of established programme materials and content.
• Adapt and update existing session materials as needed to ensure they remain age-appropriate, relevant, and responsive to participant needs, in collaboration with Bede colleagues.
• Deliver sessions focused on wellbeing, resilience, safety, and healthy relationships in line with agreed programme outcomes.
• Work with Bede colleagues to plan delivery schedules, manage programme cycles, and support the collation and analysis of data and outcomes.
• Use Bede’s evaluation forms and systems to collect, record, and input feedback and outcomes data to support ongoing programme improvement.
• Ensure delivery is trauma-informed, strengths-based, and consistent with Bede’s practice frameworks and quality standards.
• The post holder will operate within Bede’s delivery framework and systems, working collaboratively with Bede staff to ensure consistent and coordinated programme delivery.
Engagement & Participation
• Maintain appropriate professional relationships with young people/vulnerable adults to support consistent engagement in group programmes.
• Promote participation in services through outreach and referrals.
• Work with parents/carers where appropriate to reinforce positive outcomes.
Partnership Working
• Collaborate with consortium partners and a wide range of external stakeholders, including schools, colleges, universities, and statutory services.
• Primary focus will be on group-work coordination and delivery, with school outreach and 1-to-1 support.
• Engage with wider systems and settings, including courts and parliamentary/civic settings and religious institutions where appropriate, to represent and advocate for the service and its beneficiaries.
• Contribute to multi-agency meetings and information sharing processes as required.
• Support a coordinated borough-wide response to domestic abuse through effective partnership working.
Safeguarding, Risk & Compliance
• Undertake program suitability and youth-focused needs assessments, contributing vital practitioner insights into Bede’s specialist risk assessments and family safety plans.
• Contribute to safety planning. Work collaboratively with Bede to inform and update safety plans through regular case discussions, meetings, and ongoing communication, ensuring risks and emerging concerns are shared promptly.
• Maintain accurate confidential records.
• Adhere to safeguarding procedures at all times.
Service Development & Quality
The post holder will support the ongoing development and quality assurance of the programme, working within Bede’s systems and under the guidance of Bede managers and consortium partners.
Responsibilities will include:
· Using Bede’s monitoring, evaluation, and case management systems to record and report programme activity.
· Supporting service improvement through feedback, evaluation data, and performance monitoring.
· Assisting with the adaptation of materials to ensure relevance, accessibility, and inclusivity.
· Contributing to the identification of emerging needs and development of interventions, alongside managers.
· Supporting monitoring and reporting for commissioners and stakeholders.
· Maintaining professional standards in line with Bede policies and procedures.
Skills & Experience
• Experience working with young people affected by trauma or abuse.
• Experience of working within a multi-agency or partnership environment (desirable).
• Experience in planning and delivering group programmes.
• Ability to work independently, managing competing priorities and contribute to service coordination.
• Lived experience (desirable).
• The ability to manage challenging situations in a calm, professional manner.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Knowledge
• Understanding of domestic abuse and VAWG.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed practice.
• Understanding of wellbeing, consent, and relationships.
• Awareness of diverse community needs.
Qualifications
• Relevant qualification in Youth work, Counselling, Social care, Psychology or related discipline (desirable)
• Level 2/3 Children & Young People services/Youth Work or equivalent, appropriate lived experience
• Safeguarding training (essential or willingness to complete upon appointment).
• Additional specialist training in domestic abuse, trauma or therapeutic approaches (desirable).
Personal Attributes
• Empathetic, non-judgemental and professional.
• Organised and reliable, with the ability to work autonomously.
• Resilient and adaptable, able to manage the demands of working in a trauma-related field.
• Committed to improving outcomes.
What We Offer
• Supportive team environment.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Opportunity to shape a borough-wide service.
• Regular supervision and wellbeing support.
Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Safeguarding
We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and welcome applications from all backgrounds, particularly those with lived experience. We are also committed to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults. This role requires an enhanced DBS check and adherence to safeguarding policies.
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Renters Rights -Caseworker
Salary: £31,101 per annum
Closing date – 04 September 2026
Cambridge House is looking for motivated people who are willing to go the extra mile to create a more just society. We provide a range of services that are designed to improve people’s lives.
At Safer Renting we tackle the abuse of renters and criminality in the private rented sector by leveraging our partnerships with local authorities to hold landlords accountable for providing safe, decent, and secure homes. We also seek to transform the sector through our award-winning research and campaigns.
Our team is very diverse in terms of cultural diversity and lived experience, we offer staff a range of competitive benefits.
The successful candidates will have experience of:
- Empowering individuals with the knowledge, guidance and confidence to exercise and enforce their rights.
- Supporting legal action and securing positive outcomes for individuals through evidence-based case preparation.
- Championing tenant’s interests.
How to apply
Applicants will be required to submit their CV along with a supporting statement outlining their relevant experience and suitability for the role.
You will also be required to download and complete a Criminal Records Declaration Form and a Diversity Monitoring Form, both of which are available on the Work With Us/Job Opportunities page of our website.
We value diversity and warmly encourage applications from disabled and Queer/LGBTQIA+ people, candidates who share lived experiences with our service users, and people from Black, Asian and global majority communities.
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The role
We are looking for a Sheltered Housing Team Leader to join us at our beautiful 13-acre retirement community (Bencurtis Park) to lead our team of Wardens in delivering consistently high-quality, resident-centred services. This is an essential role to help ensure that Bencurtis Park remains a welcoming, inclusive, positive and safe place where older people can continue to live independently in their own homes for as long as they wish and are able to.
Key responsibilities include:
- Providing day-to-day leadership, supervision and support to the Warden Team.
- Managing the Warden rota to ensure appropriate staffing cover.
- Coordinating daily resident contact, welfare checks and follow-up support.
- Supporting residents to live independently, including through support planning, risk assessments and liaison with health, care and community services.
- Taking a proactive role in safeguarding and family liaison.
- Working collaboratively with colleagues on housing management matters.
- Ensuring health and safety processes, checks and record keeping are carried out effectively and maintaining accurate records.
For more information about Glebe Housing Association please visit our website.
The person
We are looking for someone who has experience of leading, motivating and supporting staff to deliver high standards of service. You will bring experience from sheltered housing, independent living, care, accommodation-based services or a similar environment, together with a strong understanding of safeguarding, resident support and person-centred working.
You will be empathetic, calm under pressure and able to communicate effectively with older people, relatives, colleagues and external agencies. Strong organisational skills, good judgement, confidentiality and the ability to manage competing priorities are essential. You should also be confident using Microsoft Office and willing to learn and make effective use of housing and workplace systems.
A full Job Description and Person Specification is attached.
How to Apply
Please read the full Job Description & Person Specification.
Please send your CV, Supporting Statement and Diversity Monitoring Form. In your supporting statement you should outline your interest in working for Glebe Housing Association and explain how you meet the criteria set out in the Person Specification.
Deadline for applications: midday Monday 24th August 2026
Interviews: w/c 31st August 2026
It is required for this post that the successful candidates will have to complete an enhanced DBS disclosure check.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
ABOUT CHEFS IN SCHOOLS
Chefs in Schools exists to improve children’s health and futures through better school food and meaningful food education.
We work alongside schools and catering teams to transform what children eat every day, particularly in communities facing the greatest barriers to good health. We combine practical support, training, operational expertise and sector influence to help schools serve fresh, nutritious food that children want to eat.
We’re backed by some of the biggest names in food and are ambitious about both impact and scale. We want every child to have access to excellent school food and a real food education, regardless of background.
We are a values-led organisation - bold, honest, collaborative, innovative and focused on solutions.
WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS
You will lead the delivery of Chefs in Schools External Affairs function, ultimately ensuring there is widespread recognition that poor quality school food is unacceptable. Through integrated media, digital and advocacy work, you’ll ensure quality school food is viewed as a vital tool for healthy development and food literacy.
You will turn strategic direction into coordinated delivery, leading a multidisciplinary team that increases our influence, strengthens our reputation and helps achieve meaningful improvements in school food.
Working closely with External Affairs colleagues and Chief Executive, you will ensure our public profile, policy influence and media work reinforce one another, while creating the management capacity required for a growing organisation. This builds on the new functional structure where media and content, policy and campaigns, and the School Food Review programme all sit within External Affairs.
We want Chefs in Schools to become the most trusted and recognisable voice in the conversation around school food and food literacy. This role will play a central part in building that influence and recognition.
We are looking for somebody who understands that influence is built through consistency, credibility, creativity and cultural relevance as much as through formal communications activity alone.
WHAT YOU’LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR
Leadership
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Lead the day-to-day operation of the External Affairs team.
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Translate organisational strategy into clear plans and objectives.
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Ensure media, content creation, campaigns, policy and coalition activity reinforce one another.
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Set priorities and allocate resources across competing work.
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Develop team capability through coaching, support and performance management.
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Contribute to organisational strategy and annual planning.
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Advise on reputational opportunities and risks.
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Ensure innovation is embedded at the heart of our work and approach.
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Deputise at SLT level where appropriate.
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Represent the organisation externally.
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Build a collaborative, ambitious, solutions-focused culture.
Operational planning
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Develop and oversee the annual External Affairs plan in line with strategy.
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Coordinate campaign calendars, policy priorities, publications and media moments.
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Ensure external activity supports fundraising, programmes and partnerships.
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Monitor delivery against KPIs and adjust plans where required.
Campaigns and public engagement
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Provide strategic oversight of policy development and campaigning.
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Challenge and refine policy recommendations before publication.
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Ensure campaigns are evidence-led and aligned with organisational strategy.
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Support relationships with government, sector leaders and coalition partners.
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Build strong relationships with media, MPs, councillors and key stakeholders.
Media & communications
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Oversee media strategy and organisational messaging.
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Ensure consistency across press, social media, website, publications and events.
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Identify media moments and hard hitting stories that will hit the headlines.
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Sign off major messaging and communications.
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Lead communications planning around major announcements or crises.
School Food Review
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Provide strategic oversight of the School Food Review programme.
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Ensure coalition work complements Chefs in Schools wider influencing strategy.
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Support senior relationships with coalition partners and funders.
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Remove barriers to delivery for the Programme Manager.
Budget & governance
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Manage the External Affairs budget.
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Ensure safeguarding, risk management and governance requirements are met.
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Oversee procurement of agencies and consultants.
ABOUT YOU
Essential experience and skills
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Significant senior leadership experience across media relations, campaigns, policy or public affairs.
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Experience managing multidisciplinary teams.
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Strong operational planning skills.
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Excellent political judgement.
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Experience influencing senior stakeholders.
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Outstanding written and verbal communication.
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Strong project and budget management.
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Comfortable balancing long-term strategy with fast-paced reactive work.
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Strong understanding of the UK media landscape and digital channels.
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Excellent communication skills – written, verbal and visual.
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Experience of working with MPs and other key stakeholders.
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Strong alignment with the mission and values of Chefs in Schools.
Desirable
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Education, food systems or public health experience.
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Coalition leadership.
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Charity senior management.
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Experience working with ministers, journalists and on national campaigns.
OUR COMMITMENT TO INCLUSION
We know that strong candidates may not meet every single requirement listed in this job description.
If this role excites you and you believe you could make a strong contribution to our mission, we would encourage you to apply.
We are committed to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive organisation where people from different backgrounds, experiences and communities can thrive.
We’re on a mission to transform kids’ health through food – plate by plate, class by class, school by school.



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Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA) for Brazilian communities
Part Time | 18.75 hours per week
Salary: £27,500 to £30,000 per annum including London Weighting (pro rata)
Location: London, with outreach and remote support as required
Aymara London CIC is seeking a passionate and committed Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA) to join our growing specialist domestic abuse team.
As a lived experience led organisation, we provide culturally competent, trauma informed and survivor centred support to women from migrant and racially minoritised communities affected by violence against women and girls. As part of the Safe Horizons London Partnership, funded by MOPAC and led by Victim Support, we deliver specialist advocacy and support for women from Latin American communities across London.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting survivors of domestic abuse to improve their safety, wellbeing and access to justice.
About the role
You will provide high quality advocacy, risk management and practical support to women experiencing domestic abuse. You will work closely with survivors to develop safety plans, navigate complex systems and access housing, legal, health and other specialist services.
You will represent survivors within multi agency settings including MARAC, build strong partnerships with statutory and voluntary sector organisations and contribute to community engagement and prevention activities.
About you
We are looking for someone with:
• Experience supporting victims and survivors of domestic abuse or other forms of violence against women and girls
• Experience of risk assessment, safety planning and case management
• Strong advocacy and partnership working skills
• An understanding of trauma informed practice and safeguarding
• A commitment to survivor empowerment, equality and culturally competent practice
• Fluent spoken and written English and Portuguese
For reasons of representation, trust and cultural competence, applicants must be women from a Brazilian background. This requirement is applied in accordance with Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
Why join Aymara?
You will be joining a values driven organisation with strong community roots and a commitment to improving outcomes for migrant women. We offer a supportive working environment, regular supervision, opportunities for professional development and the chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of survivors.
To apply, please send your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.
Closing date: 31 July 2026, 5:00pm
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About the role
The Academy runs some of the most valued grant schemes and development programmes in UK biomedical and health research. Springboard Awards help researchers establish their independence. Starter Grants keep talented clinicians in research alongside their clinical work. Leadership programmes like FLIER develop people who can work across academia, healthcare and industry to tackle real-world challenges, and alongside these sit opportunities to spend time working in industry, the NHS or government. Moving between sectors should be a normal part of a medical research career (it is not yet), and much of our work is built with that belief: a more connected and mobile workforce is better able to turn discovery into benefit. Between them, these schemes change the course of people's careers, and the research they enable reaches patients across the UK and beyond.
This role leads that portfolio. The heart of the job is excellent delivery: schemes that are well designed and well run, and that make a real difference to the people they reach. You will work closely with the Fellowship, whose expertise and generosity run through the whole portfolio, and you will make sure the schemes serve the whole of the medical sciences community (across the devolved nations and the regions, in industry as much as academia), not just those already inside the most established institutions. And science is global, so this work is too: the portfolio draws on evidence and partnerships from around the world, and the mentoring and networks around the people we support reach well beyond the UK.
Today much of the portfolio's focus is research talent and careers. That will always be a substantial part of the portfolio, but over time we plan to expand it further. That expansion could go in several directions, and what matters is that we are taking an evidence-based approach to ensure that our efforts are responding to what the medical sciences sector needs. Whatever we launch next, the same principles apply; good design, sound funding, proper governance and solid evaluation, with our effort concentrated where it delivers the most impact. So, the job is twofold: run today's portfolio brilliantly and build the future portfolio. It is a role where you can see your work land in people's lives, with real scope to shape what comes next. And none of it stands alone: what we learn from the people we fund sharpens our policy voice, the community our programmes build strengthens our engagement and public trust work, and insight flows back the other way to shape what we design next.
As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will share in the leadership of the Academy as a whole, working closely with the other directors: the Chief Operating Officer and the Directors of Policy, Communications and Engagement, and Translation and Enterprise. The relationship with Translation and Enterprise matters especially. That team will shape new partnerships and initiatives that your team is best placed to deliver, so the two of you will work in very close partnership.
What we are looking for
These are the six areas we will explore with candidates. They match the six parts of the role above, so you can read straight across — and your supporting statement can follow the same structure if that helps. We do not expect anyone to arrive with every part fully formed, but the strongest candidates will be convincing across most of them.
1. Excellent delivery
A strong track record of running grant schemes or of significant programmatic delivery. Much of this is operational: holding an annual cycle to time and budget, catching problems early and getting stuck things moving again. It is also about making sure the portfolio adds up to a coherent whole rather than a collection of separate schemes, with the governance discipline — sound contracts, clean compliance, rigorous oversight — that sits behind delivery done well.
2. Building partnerships and negotiating well
A track record of building and sustaining partnerships with funders, delivery organisations and industry, and the skill and pace to turn them into agreements where appropriate. We will want to hear how you have handled a complex negotiation and brought it to a close. The Chief Operating Officer leads the Academy’s income strategy, so we will also explore how you develop partners in concert with colleagues.
3. Range and credibility across the community
This role runs from Fellows (some of the most eminent scientists in the country) to researchers at the very start of their careers, and from government and funders to industry partners. We are looking for someone with the range to work well across all of them, and the credibility to be taken seriously at every level. We will also explore how you have widened access and drawn talent in from beyond the usual places.
4. A focus on impact
A commitment to looking at what difference the portfolio you lead makes. We are looking for someone who treats evaluation as a source of learning and uses what it shows to decide what the Academy should do next, keeping sight of the people and patients the work is for.
5. Leading and empowering people
A brilliant leader of people: someone who gets the best from a talented team by giving them space and ownership, backing them with real support and coaching, and building a culture where people thrive and develop.
6. Collective leadership
As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, you would share responsibility for the Academy as a whole, not only your own directorate. We want someone who takes that seriously, brings challenge where it is needed, backs colleagues when it counts, and helps make the Academy a brilliant place to work.
Benefits
We offer a competitive and evolving benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, development and work–life balance, including:
- Competitive salary and pension
- 26 days’ annual leave, plus bank holidays
- Option to buy or sell annual leave
- Additional paid closure between Christmas and New Year
- Hybrid and flexible working
- Health, wellbeing and employee support programmes
- Cycle-to-work scheme and everyday benefits
- Structured learning and development
- Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity leave
- Enhanced occupational sick pay
For further information and to apply, please visit our website via the apply button.
Closing date for completed applications: Midday on Monday 17 August 2026.
First interviews will be held 25-26 August 2026 with the CEO, Roz Campion, and the COO, James Lawrence, and focused on two competencies – leadership and delivery.
Second interviews will be held on 1 September 2026 with an external panel.
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About the role
The Head of Income Generation is a new and important leadership role within Stonewall Housing, created to grow and diversify our voluntary income and support the next stage of our development as a nationwide LGBTQ+ housing and homelessness charity.
Reporting to the Director of Development, you will lead the development and delivery of ambitious income generation plans, with a particular focus on significantly growing income from corporate giving and partnerships.
You will build on Stonewall Housing’s existing corporate relationships while identifying and securing new opportunities across the UK. This will include strategic and commercial partnerships, Charity of the Year relationships, corporate donations, corporate foundations, employee fundraising, sponsorship, cause-related marketing and other opportunities for businesses and their employees to support our work.
You will develop compelling partnership propositions, lead applications and pitches, build relationships with senior decision-makers and create opportunities that deliver sustainable income alongside wider value for Stonewall Housing and the LGBTQ+ communities we support.
Alongside your focus on corporate income, you will work across Stonewall Housing’s wider fundraising portfolio, contributing to the development and growth of individual giving, major donor fundraising, community fundraising and other voluntary income streams. You will identify opportunities for different areas of fundraising to complement one another and create meaningful pathways for supporters to deepen their relationship with Stonewall Housing.
This is a senior role that combines strategic thinking with hands-on income generation. You will be as comfortable developing an income strategy and managing a pipeline as you are writing an application to a corporate foundation, pitching a partnership, meeting a prospective supporter or developing a new fundraising opportunity.
Working closely with the Director of Development and colleagues across Stonewall Housing, you will help translate our services, impact and ambitions into compelling opportunities for funders, businesses, partners and supporters.
As this is a new role, you will have a significant opportunity to shape our approach, develop new income streams and build the systems, relationships and opportunities needed to support Stonewall Housing’s long-term sustainability and national impact.
Key responsibilities
Corporate giving and partnerships
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Lead the development and delivery of ambitious plans to grow and diversify Stonewall Housing’s corporate income across the UK.
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Generate income through corporate partnerships, corporate giving, Charity of the Year relationships, commercial partnerships, corporate foundations, employee fundraising, sponsorship and other forms of business engagement.
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Build and maintain a strong, diverse pipeline of prospective corporate supporters and partners.
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Research, identify and pursue new corporate fundraising opportunities that align with Stonewall Housing’s mission, values and strategic priorities.
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Secure new high-value and multi-year corporate partnerships that generate sustainable income and wider strategic value.
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Develop compelling and tailored partnership propositions that connect corporate priorities with Stonewall Housing’s services, impact and ambitions.
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Lead approaches, applications, pitches, presentations and negotiations with prospective corporate partners.
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Identify and submit high-quality applications to corporate foundations, corporate grant programmes and other business-led funding opportunities.
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Develop and submit strong Charity of the Year applications, pitches and presentations, supporting employee voting and engagement where required.
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Build trusted relationships with senior business leaders, corporate social impact and sustainability teams, corporate foundations, LGBTQ+ employee networks, employee resource groups and other key decision-makers.
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Develop commercial and cause-related partnerships that generate income, raise awareness and engage new audiences.
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Identify opportunities for sponsorship of Stonewall Housing’s events, campaigns, programmes and other areas of work.
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Develop opportunities for employees to support Stonewall Housing through fundraising, payroll giving, matched giving, challenge events, volunteering and other forms of engagement.
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Work with corporate partners to develop engaging fundraising activities and campaigns that inspire employee participation and generate meaningful income.
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Build strong, long-term relationships with existing corporate partners, identifying opportunities for renewal, increased investment and deeper engagement.
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Provide high-quality stewardship, communications and impact reporting that demonstrate the difference partners’ support makes.
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Work closely with colleagues to create meaningful opportunities for corporate partners and their employees to engage with Stonewall Housing’s work.
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Ensure volunteering, pro bono support and gifts in kind are developed as part of wider strategic relationships and, where appropriate, create pathways towards sustainable financial support.
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Represent Stonewall Housing at corporate events, networking opportunities, conferences, pitches and sector forums.
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Ensure prospective partnerships are subject to appropriate due diligence and align with Stonewall Housing’s values, ethical fundraising principles and commitment to LGBTQ+ communities.
Individual giving and wider fundraising
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Work across Stonewall Housing’s wider voluntary income portfolio to support the growth and diversification of sustainable income.
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Working collaboratively with colleagues across the Development team, develop and deliver plans to grow income from individual supporters, including regular giving, one-off donations, fundraising appeals and digital giving.
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Develop engaging supporter journeys that strengthen acquisition, engagement, retention and long-term support.
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Develop fundraising products, campaigns and activities that are accessible, engaging and capable of generating sustainable income.
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Identify opportunities to connect corporate engagement with individual giving, including employee donations, payroll giving, matched funding and workplace fundraising.
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Use supporter insight and fundraising data to improve engagement, retention and long-term value.
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Explore new and emerging income opportunities where these align with Stonewall Housing’s values, strategic priorities and organisational capacity.
Income strategy and development
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Work with the Director of Development to develop and deliver Stonewall Housing’s multi-year income generation strategy.
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Translate organisational priorities, service developments and evidence of impact into compelling cases for support and fundable opportunities.
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Identify opportunities to increase unrestricted and flexible income while maintaining a balanced and sustainable funding portfolio.
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Develop new fundraising products, campaigns and partnerships where there is clear potential for sustainable growth and positive return on investment.
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Maintain a strong understanding of the external fundraising environment, including emerging trends in corporate giving, responsible business, philanthropy and supporter engagement.
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Identify opportunities for collaboration with organisations and partners that share Stonewall Housing’s values and objectives.
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Ensure income generation activity supports Stonewall Housing’s organisational strategy, financial sustainability and ambitions for national impact.
Person specification
We know that excellent candidates may not meet every requirement listed below. If you are excited by the role and believe you have the skills, experience and potential to succeed, we encourage you to apply.
Essential experience
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Significant experience of working in a senior fundraising, income generation, development, partnerships or business development role, with responsibility for generating income and delivering against agreed targets.
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A strong track record of securing and growing income from corporate partners, businesses or other external organisations.
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Demonstrable experience of developing successful corporate relationships, from identifying and approaching prospective partners through to securing, managing and growing partnerships.
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Experience of generating income through a range of corporate opportunities, which may include strategic partnerships, commercial partnerships, corporate giving, Charity of the Year relationships, corporate foundations, sponsorship, employee fundraising or cause-related marketing.
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Experience of developing compelling funding propositions, partnership proposals, applications, pitches or presentations that have successfully generated income.
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Experience of building and maintaining effective relationships with senior stakeholders, funders, corporate partners and other external decision-makers.
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Experience of managing income targets, fundraising pipelines and financial forecasts, with the ability to assess progress, identify risks and prioritise opportunities.
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Experience of contributing to the development and delivery of fundraising or income generation strategies.
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Experience of working collaboratively with colleagues across different teams to develop funding opportunities, cases for support and partnership activity.
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Experience of providing effective line management, support and development to staff.
Desirable experience
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Experience of working across additional fundraising streams, such as individual giving, major donors, community fundraising, trusts and foundations or digital fundraising.
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Experience of securing high-value or multi-year corporate partnerships.
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Experience of submitting successful Charity of the Year applications or applications to corporate foundations and grant-making programmes.
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Experience of developing commercial partnerships, sponsorship opportunities or cause-related marketing campaigns.
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Experience of working with LGBTQ+ employee networks, employee resource groups or corporate inclusion networks.
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Experience of working within the LGBTQ+, housing, and/or homelessness, charity sectors.
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Experience of working within a growing organisation or developing a new area of fundraising activity.
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Experience of using a customer relationship management system to manage fundraising relationships, opportunities and income pipelines.
Essential knowledge
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Knowledge and understanding of the causes and effects of homelessness, particularly in relation to LGBTQ+ people, or the ability and commitment to develop this knowledge quickly.
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Strong knowledge of corporate fundraising and partnership development, including current approaches to corporate giving, employee engagement, Charity of the Year partnerships and corporate social impact.
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Understanding of how to identify, cultivate, secure and steward corporate partners and other high-value supporters.
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Understanding of the principles of effective fundraising, including supporter and partner stewardship, relationship management and long-term engagement.
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Knowledge of effective income pipeline management, forecasting and performance monitoring.
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Understanding of the importance of generating sustainable and unrestricted income alongside funding for specific services and projects.
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Understanding of how effective communications, storytelling, evidence and impact reporting support fundraising and partnership development.
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Knowledge of ethical fundraising, due diligence and the importance of developing partnerships that align with an organisation’s mission and values.
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Understanding of equity, diversity and inclusion, and the importance of representing LGBTQ+ people and people with lived experience accurately, respectfully and without tokenism.
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Knowledge of relevant fundraising legislation, regulation and good practice, including the Fundraising Regulator’s Code of Fundraising Practice, data protection and responsible use of supporter information.
Essential skills and abilities
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Excellent relationship-building and networking skills, with the confidence and credibility to engage senior corporate stakeholders, funders, partners and supporters.
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A strong ability to identify opportunities, open new relationships and develop them into meaningful, sustainable partnerships.
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Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to develop persuasive funding applications, partnership proposals, cases for support, presentations and reports.
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Excellent verbal communication, influencing, negotiation and presentation skills.
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The ability to communicate Stonewall Housing’s mission, services and impact in a compelling and accessible way to a range of audiences.
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Strong strategic thinking skills, combined with a practical and delivery-focused approach.
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The ability to translate organisational priorities and service needs into compelling and fundable opportunities.
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Strong commercial and financial awareness, including the ability to develop income forecasts, manage targets and assess return on investment.
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The ability to develop and manage a strong pipeline of prospective partners and fundraising opportunities.
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The ability to use data, insight and evidence to inform fundraising decisions, monitor performance and identify opportunities for growth.
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Excellent organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple relationships, priorities and deadlines effectively.
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The ability to work independently, use initiative and take ownership of agreed areas of responsibility while working collaboratively as part of a wider Development team.
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The ability to lead, motivate and support colleagues, creating a collaborative and ambitious approach to income generation.
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Strong judgement, including the ability to assess potential opportunities, partnerships and risks through an ethical and values-led lens.
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The ability to build effective relationships across teams and bring colleagues together around shared opportunities and objectives.
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Confidence using digital communication, fundraising and relationship management systems, with the ability to learn new platforms and tools.
As with all members of Stonewall Housing’s Team, the postholder will also:
· Be an adept and nimble multitasker who relishes being busy and can keep multiple plates spinning.
· Have strong networking and relationship-building skills.
· Have a positive and can-do attitude.
· Be able to adapt to changing circumstances with flexibility, and to work well under pressure.
· Be required to support the wider Stonewall Housing team when needed, to ensure the smooth running of the organisation.
· Join Stonewall Housing’s All Team meeting in person (held near Liverpool Street Station) once per month.
· Be able to travel occasionally around the UK for key events.
· To work as part of a mostly-remote team, embracing online communication and collaboration tools.
· To receive regular supervision from the line manager and attend training courses as required.
Your attitude and personal attributes
· A commitment to equal opportunities in all aspects of work.
· A commitment to the aims, values and beliefs of the organisation.
· Ability to empathise with vulnerable LGBTQ+ people.
Conditions:
This job description does not constitute a ‘terms and conditions of employment’. It is provided only as a guide to assist the employee in the performance of their job. Stonewall Housing is an evolving organisation and therefore changes to the employees’ duties may be necessary from time to time. The job description is not intended to be inflexible or a finite list of tasks and may be varied from time to time after consultation/discussion with the post holder.
More about who we are:
Stonewall Housing is the UK’s leading LGBTQ+ homelessness charity. We help LGBTQ+ people in the UK who are experiencing homelessness or living in an unsafe environment.
Founded in 1983, we provide specialist housing advice, advocacy and support for LGBTQ+ people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. We have specialisms in Mental Health, Substance Misuse, Domestic Abuse and Supported Accommodation.
We’re a team of caring, driven people, fighting to end homelessness and ensure that everyone has a safe and secure space to call home.
Our Values:
· We are LGBTQ+ informed.
· We are tenacious.
· We are empowering.
· We are collaborative.
· We are inclusive.
What we can offer you:
Whatever stage of your career you may be at, we’ll support you with the training and development that you to reach your goals.
Our benefits include:
· Competitive salary
· Flexible working
· Generous annual leave - 30 days (FTE)
· An additional ‘Stonewall Housing’ day off per year
· Pension scheme
· Employee Assistance Programme
· BHSF health cash plan
Stonewall Housing’s core hours are between 10:00 – 16:00 and staff can agree regular working patterns with their line manager.
Applying for the role:
No formal qualifications are needed for this role, and we encourage everyone with the appropriate skills, experience and potential to apply. We welcome applications from those who are able to understand and show empathy with our mission and purpose.
We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that represents the people we support. We particularly welcome applications from people who are Black, Asian or from other minority backgrounds. We welcome difference whether it’s gender, gender identity or expression, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital status, national origin, or pregnancy and maternity status; so please be yourself! Additionally, we particularly encourage applications from candidates with lived experience of homelessness who we believe are an essential asset in our sector.
For more information about us, please visit our website and follow Stonewall Housing on our social channels.
Equity is important to the success of our team and work. We don’t want any barriers to applying so if you want to discuss particular aspects of our approach, or get a better understanding of whether Stonewall Housing (or this role) is right for you, then please contact Claire, our Director of Development, on claire[at]stonewallhousing[dot]org.
Interesting in researching more about us? If you're looking us up online to help with your application, bear in mind that Stonewall Housing is both a Community Benefit Society and Charitable Foundation. Our company number is IP24277R and our charity number is 1187437. You can find Stonewall Housing Charitable Foundation (SHCF) on the Charity Commission Register, and Stonewall Housing Association (SHA) on the FCA (Financial Conduct Authority) Register.
Providing LGBTQ+ people of all ages who are homeless or at risk of homelessness with support, advice and advocacy.


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QCCA has served Camden’s communities for more than 40 years.
Today we support more than 3,000 local residents every year through:
- Youth Services
- Older People’s Services
- Advice & Advocacy
- Family Support
- Two successful children’s nurseries
- Community facilities
- Health and wellbeing programmes
- Employment and skills initiatives
With an annual income approaching £2 million, multiple community sites and exciting plans for further growth, we’re investing in a modern finance function that supports excellent decision-making and long-term sustainability.
Why This Role Is Different
This isn’t a traditional Finance Manager role.
Yes, you’ll oversee management accounts, budgets and audit preparation.
But you’ll also have the opportunity to:
- Transform our finance systems.
- Lead our migration from QuickBooks to Xero.
- Introduce smarter digital processes.
- Improve financial reporting.
- Build dashboards that help managers make better decisions.
- Work directly with the Chief Executive and Board of Trustees.
- Influence organisational strategy.
- Help shape the future of one of Camden’s leading community charities.
You’ll have the freedom to improve how we work—not simply maintain existing processes.
What You’ll Be Doing
You’ll provide strategic financial leadership while leading the modernisation of QCCA’s finance systems.
Working closely with our Chief Executive and Senior Management Team, you’ll:
- Lead the migration from QuickBooks to Xero (or an agreed cloud accounting platform).
- Produce insightful monthly management accounts and financial reports.
- Develop budgets, forecasts and financial models.
- Present financial information to Trustees and senior managers.
- Improve financial systems, controls and reporting.
- Introduce automation and digital workflows.
- Support commercial income generation and grant-funded projects.
- Lead the annual audit process.
- Line manage and develop our Finance Assistants.
- Help build a finance function fit for the future.
Who We’re Looking For
We’re looking for someone who enjoys making organisations better.
You’ll probably have experience of:
- Charity finance.
- Management accounting.
- Budgeting and forecasting.
- Audit preparation.
- Financial controls.
- Cloud accounting systems (Xero experience is highly desirable).
- Leading change and improving systems.
- Supporting non-finance managers.
- Working collaboratively with senior leaders and Trustees.
Most importantly, you’ll be someone who enjoys solving problems, embracing technology and helping organisations grow.
We ask you to apply by sending us your CV and cover letter (2 pages) demonstrating your experience.
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Every week, somewhere in England or Wales, a child experiences something they didn't think was possible. For almost 30 years Panathlon Foundation has created opportunities through inclusive sport for disabled and disadvantaged young people. Demand for our work continues to grow and we're looking for an outstanding Head of Fundraising to help us create opportunities for even more young people. This isn't simply about raising money, it's about creating opportunities.
Role Purpose
To lead Panathlon Foundation's fundraising strategy, securing sustainable income through trusts, foundations, corporate partnerships, individual giving, philanthropy, fundraising events and supporter engagement.
Working closely with the Chief Executive, Trustees and Strategic Leads, the Head of Fundraising will develop the relationships, opportunities and fundraising culture that enable Panathlon to reach more disabled and disadvantaged young people through inclusive sport.
Why This Role Exists
Panathlon already benefits from committed funders, valued supporters and an experienced bid writer. This role has been created to take fundraising to the next stage of its development by providing strategic leadership, coordinating fundraising activity across the organisation and building sustainable income for the future.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead and deliver the fundraising strategy.
• Develop income from trusts and foundations.
• Build corporate fundraising relationships that generate sustainable income.
• Grow individual giving and philanthropy.
• Develop community fundraising and fundraising events.
• Lead supporter stewardship.
• Coordinate fundraising activity across the organisation.
• Manage the specialist bid writer and future fundraising resource.
• Report progress to the CEO and Trustees.
Organisation-wide Fundraising
Chief Executive – Strategic relationships, major donors and key introductions.
Head of Fundraising – Fundraising strategy, income generation, stewardship and coordination.
Strategic Leads – Programme partnerships and identifying funding opportunities.
Bid Writer – Funding applications and grant reporting.
Trustees – Advocacy, introductions and fundraising support.
Person Specification
Successful fundraising experience; strategic thinking; relationship building; communication; leadership; planning; collaborative, authentic, resilient and values-driven.
Three-Year Vision
A mature, coordinated fundraising function with diversified income, stronger supporter relationships and the financial resilience to enable Panathlon to reach significantly more disabled and disadvantaged young people.
Apply with your CV and a covering letter.
In your covering letter, please indicate:
Why you want to work for Panathlon Foundation.
Your most significant fundraising achievement.
How you would help grow Panathlon's fundraising over the next three years.
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Remote work with occasional on site meetings also possible.
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Fundraising Lead - Care Rights UK
Charity People are delighted to be working with Care Rights UK to recruit a brand-new Fundraising Lead, a pivotal role that will play a central part in shaping the charity's future growth and sustainability.
Care Rights UK is the charity focused on promoting the rights of older people in care. The organisation wants the best quality of life for older people needing care and for people to know their rights, as well as how to use them. Offering information, advice and support to empower those using care services as well as their relatives and friends, the organisation challenges poor care, highlights good practice and demands a better care system.
Courageous, independent and empowering, this is a truly special organisation undertaking work with real impact.
Fundraising Lead
Salary: £37,000 per annum full time equivalent (pro rata if part-time)
Contract: Permanent
Reports to: CEO
Hours: Full-time or part-time considered
Location: Hybrid between home and the London office. If hybrid, travel will be necessary to office-based team meetings in London and training days as required.
Closing date for applications: 9am Tuesday 1 September
Interviews: Interviews will be held 14th and 15th September
Having laid strong foundations for fundraising, Care Rights UK is now looking for an ambitious and proactive fundraiser to lead and grow income generation across the organisation. Working closely with the CEO and wider team, you will take ownership of developing supporter engagement, delivering fundraising campaigns and building a culture of fundraising across the charity.
As the charity's dedicated fundraiser, you'll have the opportunity to shape strategy, test new ideas and make a visible impact. This role will particularly appeal to someone who enjoys working in a small, agile organisation where creativity, initiative and collaboration are valued.
"Leading our small, dedicated, friendly team is a real privilege. As we seek to grow our supporter base and push for a better care system, now is an exciting time to join us. We are looking forward to welcoming a new member to the team."
Helen Wildbore, CEO, Care Rights UK
As a member of the Care Rights UK team, you can expect:
- Friendly, welcoming, supportive colleagues in the staff team and on the Board of Trustees
- A Trustee Board which recognises and drives the strategic importance of fundraising
- One-to-one support from an experienced, empathetic line manager
- Peer support from colleagues in the staff team
- Regular contact with colleagues and weekly team meetings to share advice insights, updates and impact
- A thorough induction to the charity, our work and mission
- Training to help you fulfil your role and to develop your knowledge of care issues across the UK
- Opportunities for sharing skills and knowledge with colleagues who are experts in their fields
- Being part of a dynamic team pushing for real change in the care sector
- Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme – access to counselling, adviceline and other wellbeing support
- Hybrid working – the role can be carried out from anywhere in the UK, although attendance at face-to-face team meetings and training days will be required
- Flexible working – the organisation welcomes applications from candidates wishing to work full time or part time and will consider job shares or other options such as compressed hours
About the Role
Working closely with the CEO and Trustees, the Fundraising Lead will take responsibility for implementing and delivering Care Rights UK's fundraising strategy, helping to build long-term financial sustainability and increase support for the charity's vital work.
Key areas of responsibility include:
- Leading fundraising activity across a range of income streams, with an initial focus on individual giving and corporate partnerships.
- Developing and delivering fundraising campaigns to attract, engage and retain supporters.
- Growing and strengthening relationships with individuals, communities and corporate partners.
- Building supporter journeys and engagement plans that maximise income and long-term support.
- Monitoring fundraising performance, reporting on progress and identifying opportunities for growth.
- Embedding a culture of fundraising across the organisation and working collaboratively with colleagues to showcase impact.
About You
We'd love to hear from candidates who can demonstrate:
- A proven track record of delivering successful fundraising campaigns.
- Experience and knowledge of corporate partnerships and/or individual giving
- Strong relationship-building and influencing skills.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Experience of budget management, planning, reporting and project management.
- The ability to work independently, think strategically and identify new opportunities.
- Passion for the mission of Care Rights UK and improving the lives of older people needing care.
How to Apply
If you're interested in hearing more about this opportunity, please click on the linked Job Description to find out more, including details of the application process which is a CV and answers to supporting questions.
Applications for the role should be submitted to Philippa Randle at Charity People by Tuesday 1st September 2026.
Closing Date: Tuesday 1st September 2026
Interviews: 14 or 15 September 2026
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential. Please let Philippa know if you require any assistance or adjustment to support you through the application process.
Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.
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This is a new role to stabilise, diversify and grow income in a financially constrained environment, reducing reliance on statutory funding, increasing unrestricted income, and strengthening Catalyst Support’s credibility with all sources of non statutory funding, including trusts, foundations, corporates, individuals and communities. The postholder holds clear accountability for income performance, return on investment and risk management, and plays a critical role in the organisation’s financial recovery and long-term sustainability. The role is designed as a strategic investment, with the expectation that income generated will move the function towards break-even and net contribution over time, supported by clear targets and Board oversight.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Income Delivery
- Lead and deliver a multi-year income and engagement strategy covering trusts and foundations, corporate partnerships, major donors, community fundraising and individual giving.
- Take ownership of income targets, pipelines and forecasts, including break-even requirements and risk exposure.
- Actively manage income risk, developing scenario plans and mitigation actions where delivery falls below expectation.
- Work with the Executive and Senior Leadership Teams to align income activity with organisational strategy and service priorities.
Funding Applications & Grant Management
- Provide strategic oversight, delivery and quality assurance of all high-value bids, tenders and funding applications.
- Ensure bids are evidence-led, outcome-focused, accurately costed and aligned to service capacity.
- Taking direct responsibility for bid and tender preparation and submission.
- Maintain strong relationships with funders, and foundations, ensuring compliance with reporting requirements and effective stewardship.
- Maintain strong relationships with funders, and foundations, ensuring compliance with reporting requirements and effective stewardship.
- Contribute approximately 20% of working time towards partner applications and collaborative projects with key partners, supporting joint funding and shared objectives.
Communications, Marketing & Engagement
- Lead communications and engagement functions to directly support income generation, funder confidence and organisational reputation.
- Ensure all external messaging demonstrates impact, value for money and strategic coherence.
- Grow individual giving, community fundraising and supporter engagement where there is clear return on investment.
- Oversee brand consistency and visibility across digital and offline channels.
Internal Collaboration & Income Culture
- Work closely with service and enabling teams to strengthen funding evidence, case studies and impact data.
- Build organisational understanding that income generation is a shared responsibility.
- Working with services and enabling teams to develop compelling cases for support.
- Equip teams with clarity on how funding, impact and delivery are connected.
Performance, Impact & Governance
- Establish and monitor KPIs covering income performance, ROI, cost-per-£ raised, engagement metrics and pipeline health.
- Report regularly to the Executive team and Trustees, providing transparent assessment of progress, risks and corrective action.
- Support Board assurance through disciplined performance monitoring and review points.
Team Leadership
- Provide line management, development and performance oversight for income generation and communications staff. Head of Income Generation Feb 2026
- Recruit, develop and retain high-quality team capability aligned to organisational needs.
Leadership Contribution
- Contribute as a senior operational leader to organisational planning, change and continuous improvement.
- Work closely with the Director of Services on future service design, positioning and sustainability.
- Undertake other duties appropriate to the seniority of the role and Catalyst Support’s mission.
- Strengthen partnership development with Mary Frances Trust to enhance county-wide support, with particular emphasis on provision for mental health services across both East and West regions.
Person Specification
Essential Experience
- Proven experience securing trust, grant and philanthropic income at scale, with clear evidence of income conversion and delivery.
- Track record of leading income strategies that generate net financial contribution, including roles where income targets were explicitly expected to cover or exceed post costs or programme investment.
- Experience operating in financially constrained, recovery-focused or turnaround environments, with responsibility for balancing income ambition against organisational risk.
- Experience of Board-level reporting, accountability and scrutiny, including transparent reporting of income performance against targets.
- Demonstrated ability to build senior relationships with funders, partners and individuals that translate into sustained or repeat income.
Desirable Experience
- Experience in mental health, wellbeing or community services.
- Experience overseeing communications and marketing functions.
- Experience operating within multi-stream or system-based service environments.
Skills & Competencies
- Commercially and financially astute.
- Strong analytical, forecasting and risk-management capability, including income pipeline assessment and contribution modelling.
- Confident influencer with credibility at senior and external levels. • Strategic thinker with a strong bias towards delivery, outcomes and financial impact.
- Resilient, solutions-focused and adaptable in high-pressure, performance-driven environments.
Values & Behaviours
- Commitment to Catalyst Support’s values: Kindness, Integrity and Commitment.
- Collaborative, inclusive and trauma-informed approach.
- Commitment to equality, diversity and lived-experience leadership
Equal Opportunities Statement
We acknowledge the unique contribution that all Catalyst employees, volunteers and clients can bring to our organisation in terms of their culture, race, gender, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital status, nationality, age, religion or belief and any physical disability or history of mental health or additional problems.
Please submit your CV and a cover letter setting out how your skills and experience align with the requirements of this role.
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Assistant Head of Fundraising (Public Fundraising)
Salary £57,574.79 per annum
LocationLondon/Hybrid
Weekly Hours35
The Vacancy
Job Title: Assistant Head of Fundraising (Public Fundraising)
Location: London/Hybrid
Salary: £57,574.79 per annum
Weekly Hours: 35
Reference: YMC1212513
An exciting moment to join us
YMCA England & Wales is entering one of the most exciting chapters in its fundraising history, launching our ambition to create 10,000 new homes for young people. Working alongside local YMCAs, we will support the development of new accommodation across the federation, helping young people move towards independence.
This role sits at the heart of that ambition.
You will lead the fundraising behind two critical components of the 10,000 Homes programme:
• Securing income from the public to build and sustain a central Centre of Expertise (mobilisation team), supporting local YMCAs to develop and deliver housing projects.
• Raising capital from individual supporters, mid-level donors and major donors to grow a replenishing national fund that provides upfront investment to unlock housing developments across the federation.
At the centre of this is the 10,000 Homes Fund: a bold, housing-focused proposition that offers the public a clear and tangible way to support young people into safe, stable accommodation. You will be responsible for growing this proposition, ensuring it resonates strongly with supporters and inspires giving at all levels.
You will lead an integrated public fundraising approach, bringing together individual giving, mid-level and major donors into one compelling, housing-led narrative. A key part of the role will be translating a complex, federated model into a simple, emotional and compelling case for support that connects with people’s motivations to give.
We’ve established strong early foundations and are now ready to scale. This role offers the opportunity to take a high-potential public fundraising proposition to the next level -expanding its reach, deepening supporter engagement, and unlocking significant new income.
We are looking for someone who is creative, data-driven and passionate about engaging the public to drive meaningful change for young people. We’re looking for someone comfortable working in a federated environment, with the ability to simplify complex ideas into compelling messages for the public.
The role
As Assistant Head of Fundraising (Public Fundraising), you will lead and inspire a team of talented fundraisers, deputising for the Head of Fundraising and taking ownership of our most ambitious programmes:
The 10,000 Homes Fund driving forward our flagship proposition across individual giving, cash appeals and mid-level audiences.
Major Donors shaping the strategy for high-net-worth relationships, new giving circles and development boards.
RoomSponsor, YMCA’s flagship regular giving product, now in its third year of an ambitious growth strategy. You will oversee a unique partnership model across 45 local YMCAs, support the income distribution process, and see first-hand the impact of your work through a programme that directly supports young people with safe accommodation.
Legacies working with the Senior Fundraising Manager and Head of Fundraising to define and grow what is set to become a landmark legacy programme.
This is a hands-on leadership role: you will set direction, manage budgets, develop your team, while also being prepared to step into delivery when it matters most. You will balance strategic oversight with practical execution, ensuring programmes are both ambitious and deliverable.
About you
You are an experienced public fundraising professional with a strong track record in individual giving or direct marketing, alongside a well-developed understanding of major donor fundraising. You know how to bring different disciplines together behind a single proposition and deliver results.
You are an effective and confident leader, able to build, motivate and develop high-performing teams. You create clarity, set high standards, and support others to do their best work, stepping in when needed and leading from the front.
You are at your best when driving a clear proposition forward. You are excited by the opportunity to take a compelling idea and translate it into something that engages the public, inspires generosity and delivers sustainable income.
You are energised by a challenge, comfortable with complexity and working in a federated environment, where success depends on strong relationships and shared ownership. You are skilled at working with partners, whether agencies, internal stakeholders or local YMCAs, and know how to align people around a common goal.
You combine strategic thinking with operational delivery. You are data-driven, using insight and performance to shape your decisions, and confident working with (and occasionally building) financial models to plan, test and scale activity. You bring both creativity and discipline, generating new ideas while ensuring they are grounded, deliverable and effective.
Above all, you are a strong communicator and influencer. You can simplify complex ideas into clear, compelling messages, build confidence with colleagues and stakeholders, and position fundraising as a critical enabler of impact.
Why join us now
YMCA is the oldest and largest youth charity in the world, serving communities across England and Wales every day. The fundraising team is geared up for success, the strategy is set, the proposition is proven, and the results are already coming in. What we need now is a leader ready to take this momentum to the next level.
YMCA England & Wales is committed to equality and valuing diversity. We welcome applications from all backgrounds.
Our recruitment process is anonymised and candidates' names are hidden. Safer recruitment is important to us and the successful applicant will be asked to provide two references. They will also be required to complete a safeguarding self-declaration, safeguarding training and undertake a DBS check.
YMCA is the world's oldest and largest youth charity. Collectively, we support 402,501 young people across 708 communities in England and Wales.


AAUK’s primary role is to secure new national partnerships and steward our existing partners to generate vital funds for the 21 regional Air Ambulance charities and to fund our own vital sector representation, and we are looking for an experienced Corporate Fundraising Officer to join our team!
Purpose of Post
The Corporate Fundraising Officer will primarily be responsible for managing a portfolio of existing corporate partners, there will be an element of securing new corporate partners
• Creation and management of a robust pipeline to support business development opportunities and income targets for national partnerships.
• Maximise income generation opportunities from existing partners
• Secure new corporate partnerships
• Provide exceptional account management to a diverse mix of partners.
Key Responsibilities
• To work proactively to identify, research and develop new national partnerships (corporates, representative bodies, trusts and foundations) through the creation and management of a robust pipeline.
• To provide exceptional account management to a mix of national partnerships to consistently deliver mutually beneficial and multi-year partnerships aligned to AAUK’s strategic objectives and meet agreed income and engagement targets.
• To secure new corporate relationships including strategic partners, commercial and brand partnerships, grant giving, charity of the year, as well as cause-related and affinity marketing partnerships to contribute to meeting financial targets.
• To develop effective, relevant, and innovative funding proposals and pitches for potential and current partners aligned to Air Ambulances UK’s strategy.
• To work collaboratively with beneficiary organisations to deliver the full potential of national partnerships, promote awareness of our national fundraising programme to support business development and to deliver financial and social impact reporting of partnerships.
• To effectively project manage and work collaboratively with local air ambulance charity stakeholders to coordinate and maximise opportunities.
• All relevant administration tasks including thanking and recognition, monthly activity reporting, management of our general inbox and updating and maintaining AAUK’s CRM system (Donorfy).
• To attend meetings and make presentations to staff, beneficiaries, and member charities.
• To keep abreast of market trends and developments in partnership fundraising.
• To work in a way that reflects and supports Air Ambulances UK’s Values
• To perform any other duties as assigned
Key Relationships
Internal: Income Generation team colleagues, Events team, Marketing team, Finance Manager, CEO, AAUK Board
External: Local air ambulances, key contacts within partnerships, suppliers, and other key stakeholders
Person Specification
Essential
Experience:
- Experience of national corporate partnerships work
- Experience of business development and pitching
- Experience of achieving agreed income targets and accurate financial reporting
- Experience of project management
- Experience of working with fundraising databases
- Experience of managing relationships with a variety of partners and stakeholders
Abilities:
- Ability to develop and deliver creative and innovative fundraising propositions for potential partners and donors, as well as other various stakeholders
- Ability to communicate, motivate and inspire supporters and key audiences virtually and face-to-face, as well as by post, telephone and other appropriate methods
- Ability to make tailored presentations to varying audiences
Skills:
- Influencing and negotiating skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Active problem-solving skills
- The ability to work under pressure and to deadlines
- Proactive self-starter
- Creative and innovative thinking
- Team player who embraces collaborative working
- Proficient in the use of IT tools such as MS Office
- Strong attention to detail and high standards in the production of quality work
- Self-motivated with the ability to work both alone and as part of a small team
Knowledge and Understanding:
- To possess, or have the motivation to develop, a thorough knowledge of the work of Air Ambulances UK and the air ambulance sector
- Understanding of the need to work in collaboration with fundraisers from beneficiary charities organisations
- Understanding and knowledge of emerging digital fundraising practices
- Knowledge of GDPR principles and the Fundraising Regulator Code of Fundraising Practice and its guidelines
Other:
- Commitment to upholding, supporting and demonstrating the Air Ambulances UK values and behaviours in your work internally and externally
- Driving licence
- Access to your own vehicle
- Willingness to travel, including occasional overnight stays
Desirable
- General fundraising experience
- Relevant fundraising qualification/experience
- Knowledge of the Fundraising Regulator Code of Fundraising Practise and its guideline
Please apply by submitting your CV and a covering letter, including your notice period, which addresses all the criteria in the person specification by COP 14th of August 2026.
Interviews will be held week commencing 24th of August 2026.
We are the national charity supporting the lifesaving work of the UK’s air ambulance charities, enabling them to save even more lives every day
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The Belay Foundation supports adoptive, kinship and special guardianship families raising children who have experienced early developmental trauma, often alongside neurodiversity. Founded in 2020 from lived experience, Belay offers something many families struggle to find elsewhere: practical, in-home support and expert guidance that’s genuinely trauma-responsive, delivered by people who understand what these families are living through.
This is an exciting opportunity to join us at a pivotal stage in our development. Over the past year, we have strengthened our services, systems and organisational foundations and developed ambitious plans for the future. As we continue to grow our reach and impact, we're looking for an experienced Communications and Engagement Manager to help tell our story, strengthen our profile and build meaningful relationships with the families, partners and supporters who make our work possible.
Working closely with our Chief Executive Officer, you'll lead our communications, marketing and stakeholder engagement activity, helping more families discover our services while supporting fundraising, partnerships and organisational growth. You'll also play a key role in embedding lived experience across our communications and engagement, ensuring the voices of families remain at the heart of everything we do.
This is a home-based role for two days per week (0.4 FTE), offering flexibility alongside the opportunity to shape a growing national charity. There may be potential to increase the hours over time, subject to funding, making this an exciting opportunity for someone who wants to grow with the organisation. This is a home‑based role, but applicants must be permanently based, and have the right to work, in the United Kingdom. For legal, tax, and operational reasons, we cannot consider applications from outside the UK.
If you're a creative and strategic communicator who enjoys building relationships, creating compelling content and using communications to drive social impact, we'd love to hear from you.
Please see the Candidate Application Pack for further details, including the full job description and the application/ interview process.
The Belay Foundation aims to improve the life chances of children in adoptive, kinship care and special guardian families.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Charity Director
We are seeking an inspiring and strategic leader to guide a respected charity supporting people with life-limiting conditions, their families, carers and those affected by bereavement.
Salary: £45,000 pro rata (21 hours per week, FTE 35 hours)
Location: Dorking, Surrey - Office based with some flexibility
Hours: 21 hours per week
Closing Date: 14th August 2026
About the Role
This is a unique opportunity to lead a well-established and highly regarded charity that provides practical and emotional support to people living with life-limiting conditions, alongside their families, carers and those experiencing grief and bereavement.
Reporting to the Board of Trustees, the Charity Director will provide strategic and operational leadership, ensuring the organisation remains sustainable, effective and responsive to the needs of those it serves. You will lead a dedicated team of staff and volunteers, oversee service delivery, drive fundraising and income generation, and act as an ambassador for the charity across communities and stakeholder networks.
The role requires a leader who can balance strategic thinking with compassion, building strong relationships while ensuring the organisation delivers meaningful and measurable impact.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading the development and delivery of the charity's strategic and operational plans.
- Providing inspirational leadership to staff and volunteers.
- Raising the profile of the organisation and building relationships with funders, supporters, partners and stakeholders.
- Overseeing the delivery of high-quality, person-centred services.
- Ensuring robust governance, compliance and risk management.
- Managing budgets and supporting the long-term financial sustainability of the charity.
- Leading and supporting fundraising activities, including grants, trusts, foundations and community initiatives.
- Monitoring organisational performance and reporting to the Board of Trustees.
- Supporting a culture that enables open, compassionate and respectful conversations around serious illness, death, dying and bereavement.
About You
You will be an experienced and emotionally intelligent leader with a track record of managing teams, developing services and delivering organisational objectives.
You will bring:
- Senior leadership experience within the charity, public, health, social care or not-for-profit sector.
- Strong financial management and budget oversight skills.
- Experience of stakeholder engagement, partnership development and income generation.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
- Knowledge of governance, compliance and organisational risk management.
- The ability to inspire, motivate and develop teams and volunteers.
- Emotional resilience and a genuine commitment to supporting people facing life-limiting illness, end-of-life issues and bereavement.
- Confidence and comfort working in an environment where conversations around death, dying, loss and grief are part of everyday practice.
About the Organisation
This long-established charity supports individuals living with life-limiting conditions, alongside their families, carers and those who have been bereaved. Through compassionate, relationship-based support, the organisation helps people navigate some of life's most challenging experiences with dignity, understanding and practical assistance.
Working closely with volunteers, healthcare professionals and community partners, the charity delivers services that reduce isolation, improve quality of life and provide vital support when it is needed most. With a strong reputation and ambitious plans for the future, the organisation is committed to extending its reach and impact across the communities it serves.
Other roles you may have experience of could include Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Charity Chief Executive, Executive Director, Director of Operations, Head of Operations, Director of Services, Head of Services, Charity Manager, Managing Director, Hospice Director, Head of Charity Services, Director of Care Services, Non-Profit Director, Voluntary Sector Director, Community Services Director or Third Sector Leader.





