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We are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Philanthropy Officer to join a growing fundraising team on a 12-month maternity cover contract. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering vital income from philanthropic supporters during a period of continued growth and increasing demand for services.
You will manage and develop a portfolio of trusts, foundations, and major donors, guiding them through the full philanthropy giving cycle, from identification and cultivation to stewardship and recognition.
Key responsibilities include:
About You
To succeed in this role, you will bring:
Full job description available upon request.
Salary: £32,861 pro rata
Contract Type: 12 months FTC, part-time, 26 hrs a week
Location: Huntingdon
Application: Cv and Supporting statement to
Deadline: On rolling basis
If you’re interested and would like to review a full job description, please contact Hannah at Harris Hill at [email protected]
Harris Hill Charities Recruitment Specialists operates an equal opportunity policy and commits to treating all of our candidates and jobseekers fairly. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
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Senior Women’s Protection Adviser - Maternity Cover
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Role Title: Senior Women’s Protection Adviser - Maternity Cover
Salary: £49,370 to £50,797 Pro-Rata
Location: Hybrid: London
Tenure: fixed term - 6-9 months
ActionAid UK is a member of the ActionAid Federation, an international charity that works with women and girls living in poverty. We work with our partners and dedicated staff in 43 countries to end violence and fight poverty so that all women, everywhere, can create the future they want
Are you a keen advocate of women and girls’ rights in emergencies?
Could you provide specialist feminist technical advice on women’s protection in humanitarian, protracted and climate‑related crises?
Then we'd love to hear from you!
We are recruiting a Women’s Protection Advisor to provide technical leadership and drive forward ActionAid UK’s work on women’s protection in humanitarian, protracted and climate‑induced crises.
As part of our Women, Peace & Security (WPS) team, you will strengthen the quality, visibility and impact of our women’s protection programming across the Federation. You’ll support programme design and fundraising, lead policy and research initiatives, and represent ActionAid UK across key external networks and advocacy spaces. This role will also provide substantial technical support to the International Humanitarian Action & Resilience Team (IHART) and collaborate with colleagues across ActionAid International to advance global learning and best practice in women’s protection.
Key Responsibilities:
Technical Leadership & Programme Support
Provide specialist feminist technical advice on women’s protection in humanitarian, protracted and climate‑related crises.
Develop and share best practice, learning and evidence across ActionAid’s global network.
Support in‑country humanitarian responses to ensure alignment with ActionAid’s humanitarian standards and feminist principles.
Strengthen programming approaches on women’s protection, ensuring adherence to external protection frameworks.
Fundraising & Business Development
Work with fundraising and business development teams to design high‑quality, feminist, decolonial programme proposals.
Review and advise on funding opportunities to advance women’s protection priorities.
Engage donors through events, briefings and thought leadership to raise the visibility of ActionAid’s women’s protection work.
Research, Policy & Advocacy
Lead research and policy projects that centre the rights, leadership and protection needs of women and girls in crisis.
Draft policy briefs, research outputs and influencing materials with an intersectional feminist approach.
Represent ActionAid UK in national and international forums, working closely with ActionAid International and advocacy colleagues.
Provide technical insight to inform engagement with government, FCDO and other policy stakeholders.
Knowledge Sharing & Learning
Strengthen cross‑Federation learning on women’s protection, including through the Protection Networks.
Support ongoing development and use of the Women‑Led Community‑Based Protection Toolkit.
Promote consistent application of anti‑racist, decolonial and intersectional feminist principles across research, advocacy and programme work.
Additional information
Diversity, equality, inclusion and belonging:
Diversity, inclusion and belonging are key to our organisational culture. We are on a journey to become not only an anti-racist organisation but one that proudly celebrates the diversity of all applicants and employees. We look forward to you bringing your full self to work, proudly sharing your unique perspective and helping us to shape our combined future. We especially welcome applications from those from under-represented/marginalised communities.
AAUK is a Disability Confident Committed organisation and as such any candidate that declares a disability will be shortlisted for interview if they meet the essential criteria for the role.
Referencing and safeguarding:
All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include Misconduct Disclosure Scheme, safeguarding, criminal records and terrorism finance checks. By submitting an application the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.
ActionAid UK is committed to preventing any form of sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse (including child abuse and adult at-risk abuse) and responding robustly when these harms take place. We expect all ActionAid UK staff and ActionAid UK representatives to share this commitment. We will not tolerate our staff or other representatives carrying out any form of sexual harassment, exploitation or abuse towards anyone we come into contact with through our work.
Working practices:
ActionAid is committed to supporting flexible working. If you would like to discuss flexible working options, including the possibility of a job share for this role, there will be space to do so during the interview process.
ActionAid UK has a hybrid working policy for many of our roles. The requirement will vary from team to team and the responsibilities of individual roles. As a minimum, all colleagues are expected to attend the office 12 days per year, plus additional time for induction, training, and company connection days. Some roles may require in-office attendance on all days and if so, these will clearly be marked as in-office roles.
Please note that ActionAid UK does not offer fully remote working options. We encourage you to discuss hybrid working expectations at interview.
Recruitment processes:
Please note that ActionAid UK may review, shortlist and interview candidates prior to the closing date so we encourage all candidates to apply as soon as possible. If we receive a very high response, we may close the vacancy early and will not accept further submissions. Vacancies close at 23:55pm
The Woodland Trust is looking for a Woodland Adviser - Dyfi to Dwyryd (known internally as Outreach Adviser). The post will be part of the Dyfi to Dwyryd Treecape (D2D) programme team working with others to create landscape-scale change through protecting, restoring and creating a mosaic of diverse habitats with trees and woods at its heart. Established 5 years ago, the team works with a range of landowners and partners to deliver a variety of tree and woodland-related conservation actions including agroforestry, ancient tree protection and woodland management.
A company vehicle will be provided for this role. Please note that out Company Vehicle Policy is also under review as part of our Job Families and Contract Review project, so the eligibility criteria therein are subject to change in due course.
The Role:
The Candidate:
Benefits and Wellbeing:
Joining our team means you’ll be a big part of tackling environmental and climate issues. We take good care of our staff, offering support and training opportunities. We also offer:
About Us:
The Woodland Trust is the UK’s leading woodland conservation charity. We want to see a world where trees and woods thrive for people and nature. The Trust engages and inspires people to make their difference tackling the nature and climate crisis helping protect, restore and create our vital woods and trees.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:
To achieve our vision of a world where woods and trees thrive for people and nature, we need to better reflect society and the communities we work in. All people, no matter their background, identity, ability, or circumstance, should benefit from trees.
People of colour and disabled people are currently under-represented across the environment and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we particularly encourage you to apply.
Please contact us to discuss any additional support or adjustments you may need to complete your application.
Application Advice:
For fairness we keep our candidates’ personal details hidden from the hiring managers, and we do not ask for your CV at application. Make sure that your Personal Statement clearly shows how your skills and knowledge link to the specifications in the job description and you share with us your passion for the role. Even if you don't meet every requirement of the role, we would encourage you to apply.
Acceptable Use - Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We understand that candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their job applications-for example, to help structure or edit written responses. We welcome the use of AI in this way, particularly where it helps improve accessibility, such as for neurodivergent applicants. However, we ask that any information submitted reflects your own experience, skills and understanding. During interviews, candidates are expected to respond independently without the use of AI tools.
Apply Now:
If you're ready to make a difference and grow with us, send in your application today. We might close the job opening early if we get a lot of applications, so it's a good idea to apply soon. If we do close the advert early, and you have an application in process, we will email you prior to closing to give you time to complete.
Interviews will be conducted via Microsoft Teams on May 18th.
Cynghorydd Coetir - Dyfi i Dwyryd
Mae Coed Cadw yn chwilio am Ymgynghorydd Coetir - Dyfi i Dwyryd (a elwir yn fewnol yn Ymgynghorydd Allgymorth). Bydd y swydd yn rhan o dîm rhaglen Rhwng Dyfi i Dwyryd (D2D) sy’n gweithio gydag eraill i greu newid ar raddfa’r dirwedd trwy amddiffyn, adfer a chreu mosaig o gynefinoedd amrywiol gyda choed a choedwigoedd wrth eu craidd. Wedi’i sefydlu 5 mlynedd yn ôl, mae’r tîm yn gweithio gydag amrywiaeth o dirfeddianwyr a phartneriaid i gyflawni amrywiaeth o gamau cadwraeth sy’n gysylltiedig â choed a choedwigoedd, gan gynnwys amaethgoedwigaeth, amddiffyn coed hynafol a rheoli coedwigoedd.
Darperir cerbyd cwmni ar gyfer y rôl hon. Sylwch fod ein Polisi Cerbydau Cwmni hefyd yn cael ei adolygu fel rhan o’n prosiect Adolygu Teuluoedd Swyddi a Chontractau, felly mae’r meini prawf cymhwysedd ynddo yn destun newid maes o law.
Y Rôl:
Yr Ymgeisydd
Buddion a Lles:
Mae ymuno â'n tîm yn golygu y byddwch chi'n rhan fawr o fynd i'r afael â materion amgylcheddol a hinsawdd. Rydym yn gofalu'n dda am ein staff, gan gynnig cyfleoedd cymorth a hyfforddiant. Rydym hefyd yn cynnig:
Amdanom ni
Er mwyn cyflawni ein gweledigaeth o fyd lle mae coedwigoedd a choed yn ffynnu er lles pobl a natur, mae angen i ni adlewyrchu cymdeithas a'r cymunedau yr ydym yn gweithio ynddynt yn well. Dylai pob person, ni waeth beth fo'u cefndir, eu hunaniaeth, eu gallu neu eu hamgylchiadau, elwa o goed.
Ar hyn o bryd mae pobl o liw a phobl anabl yn cael eu tangynrychioli ar draws y sector amgylchedd a chadwraeth. Os ydych chi'n uniaethu fel person o liw a/neu anabl, rydym yn eich annog yn arbennig i wneud cais.
Cysylltwch â ni i drafod unrhyw gymorth neu addasiadau ychwanegol y gallech fod eu hangen i gwblhau eich cais.
Cyngor Cais
Er tegwch, rydym yn cadw manylion personol ein hymgeiswyr yn gudd rhag y rheolwyr sy'n recriwtio, ac nid ydym yn gofyn am eich CV wrth wneud cais. Gwnewch yn siwr bod eich Datganiad Personol yn dangos yn glir sut mae eich sgiliau a'ch gwybodaeth yn cysylltu â'r manylebau yn y disgrifiad swydd a'ch bod yn rhannu eich angerdd dros y rôl gyda ni. Hyd yn oed os nad ydych yn bodloni pob gofyniad yn y rôl, byddem yn eich annog i wneud cais.
Defnydd Derbyniol - Deallusrwydd Artiffisial (AI):
Rydym yn deall y gall ymgeiswyr ddewis defnyddio offer AI i gefnogi eu ceisiadau am swyddi - er enghraifft, i helpu i strwythuro neu olygu ymatebion ysgrifenedig. Rydym yn croesawu'r defnydd o AI yn y ffordd hon, yn enwedig lle mae'n helpu i wella hygyrchedd, fel ar gyfer ymgeiswyr niwroamrywiol. Fodd bynnag, gofynnwn fod unrhyw wybodaeth a gyflwynir yn adlewyrchu eich profiad, sgiliau a dealltwriaeth eich hun. Yn ystod cyfweliadau, disgwylir i ymgeiswyr ymateb yn annibynnol heb ddefnyddio offer AI.
Ymgeisiwch Nawr
Os ydych chi'n barod i wneud gwahaniaeth a thyfu gyda ni, anfonwch eich cais heddiw. Efallai y byddwn yn cau'r swydd wag yn gynnar os cawn lawer o geisiadau, felly mae'n syniad da gwneud cais yn fuan. Os byddwn yn cau'r hysbyseb yn gynnar, a bod gennych gais yn y broses, byddwn yn anfon e-bost atoch cyn cau i roi amser i chi gwblhau.
Cynhelir cyfweliadau drwy Microsoft Teams ar 18 Mai
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Communications Assistant
The Communications Assistant will provide hands-on support to the Communications Manager in the ideation, creation and delivery of our regular external communications. This includes helping to grow our social media following, creating and scheduling content, sourcing and designing images, providing copywriting support, and responding to comments across our channels. The role will also involve drafting and scheduling newsletters and providing administrative support with our databases.
This is a 15‑hour‑per‑week role, with the potential to grow in the future. Ideally, we are looking for someone who can spread their hours across the week to support consistent content delivery, but we are open to discussing alternative working patterns for the right candidate.
The successful candidate will have experience in a communications, marketing or social media role. They will be proficient in Adobe Illustrator and have basic video editing and/or animation skills. Strong copywriting skills and the ability to adapt tone of voice for different channels are essential, as is confidence using Mailchimp or similar email marketing platforms.
We are a busy remote team, and this role offers plenty of scope to work autonomously and flexibly. You’ll gain experience across a wide range of areas and develop your skills in a supportive, hands‑on environment, with opportunities to contribute to the creative direction of our communications.
Closing date: 19th April 2026
Interviews: 29th April 2026
Our mission is to improve the lives of PDA children, PDA adults and their families. We are working hard to build awareness and understanding.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We’re looking for a Caseworker to join our small, dedicated Services Team at Railway Benefit Fund (RBF), a national benevolent charity supporting railway people and their families across the UK. Railway Benefit Fund is a charity which provides support to current, former and retired railway people and their families across the UK. We offer help to those in rail who need us. From financial grants and confidential advice, to online tools and a legal helpline, we provide a range of services designed to provide support through life’s unexpected events. Our assistance extends not just to those working in passenger rail, but also to the wider rail supply chain as well as freight and supporting staff.
This is a role where you’ll make a genuine difference. You’ll work directly with beneficiaries, offering practical and financial support, understanding their situation, and helping them access the help they need with empathy and compassion.
As a case worker, you will:
· Be the first point of contact for beneficiaries who apply to us for support
· Assist beneficiaries with grant applications and grant administration
· Connect beneficiaries to RBF partnerships and external agencies
· Provide a non-judgemental, practical, and supportive welfare service
· Familiarity with disability and welfare benefits rights and support
· Be the friendly voice for all grant and support enquiries
We’re looking for someone who:
· Demonstrates empathy, professionalism, and good judgement
· Has experience as a caseworker or a similar role
· Has an understanding of welfare benefits, debt, or financial hardship, or the willingness to learn
· Can manage a varied workload and communicate clearly with a wide range of people
The full job description, including key responsibilities and person specification, can be found in the supporting documents below.
RBF values diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds.
If you’d like to be part of a small team that provides meaningful support every day, we’d love to hear from you.
We will consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the recruitment process. If there are any reasonable adjustments or additional options you’d like to request, please contact our office.
To apply please click on apply now and submit your CV and covering letter. Our contact details can be found in the attached vacancy advert.
The closing date for applications is Monday 22nd April 2026.
Interviews will be held at our Crewe Office on Monday 27th April 2026.
To provide advice and support to railway people and their families, improving the lives of current, former and retired workers wherever they are.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Job Title: Pathways Advisor
Salary: £17,500 (0.5 FTE)
Location: South of England / London
Contract Type: Part-Time, fixed term (2-years)
Reports To: Regional Manager
Service Area: The Skill Mill
Place of Work: Remote with the expectation of some regional travel
About The Skill Mill
The Skill Mill is a multi-award-winning social enterprise providing employment opportunities for young people aged 16–18 involved in the criminal justice system. We deliver environmental and community improvement projects that build skills, improve life chances, and reduce reoffending.
Young people aged 16-18 will be employed by The Skill Mill for 6-months, working in small cohorts of four, under the direct supervision of a dedicated Supervisor. During this period, the programme integrates practical skills training, offering short courses and on-the-job instruction in areas like environmental management, construction, and recycling, using tools such as trimmers and lawnmowers. The goal is for participants to achieve recognized qualifications like the CSCS card and an AQA Level 2 qualification, all while receiving comprehensive support, in collaboration with youth offending services.
Following the six-month employment phase, young people receive three months of dedicated support designed to facilitate their transition into new employment, training, or educational opportunities. This support includes individualised assistance with career development and job progression, practical aid such as creating action plans, crafting CVs, and practicing interview skills. Furthermore, The Skill Mill advocates for young people facing significant barriers to employment, ensuring they receive tailored guidance to secure their next steps.
Purpose of the Role:
To support young people aged 16+, particularly those involved with The Skill Mill programme, by delivering tailored, person-centered pathways into education, training, and long-term employment. The postholder will act as a trusted advisor, helping young people overcome barriers, build confidence, and transition successfully into sustainable opportunities with partner organisation and local employers.
Support for young people from the Pathway Advisor will begin in the 6-month employment phase, with liaison with the young person, Supervisors and Commercial Sales Manager, to begin to build relationships, understand aspirations and identify potential opportunities.
After the 6-month employment phase, key support will transition from the Supervisor to the Pathway Advisor role, with 3-months of person-led support offered to prepare for, enter, and sustain further employment, training, or educational opportunities. Support will be tailored to each young person’s needs and is likely to be a combination of remote/ in-person throughout the 9-months.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver intensive 1:1 employability and progression support to young people on The Skill Mill programme, focusing on post-placement career development, training and sustained employment outcomes.
Work in partnership with Youth Justice Services and employer networks to identify and promote routes into education, apprenticeships, employment and volunteering.
Co-produce personalised action plans with young people, based on individual strengths, goals and support needs, reviewing progress and adapting interventions as required.
Provide practical employability support including CV development, interview preparation, job search guidance, and workplace readiness.
Build trusted, motivational relationships with young people using a trauma-informed and strengths-based approach.
Act as a key link between young people and partner organisations, including employers, training providers, FE colleges and specialist support services.
Advocate for young people with complex or multiple barriers to ensure equitable access to opportunities and remove systemic obstacles.
Maintain accurate records, track progress, and contribute to outcome reporting for funders and commissioners.
Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion, recognising barriers such as discrimination, offending history, housing instability and mental health needs.
Collaborate closely with Youth Justice caseworkers, internal teams, local authorities, and external agencies to deliver coordinated, wraparound support.
Stay informed on labour market trends, skills pathways, and funding opportunities to enhance progression options for young people.
Person Specification
Essential Criteria:
Experience providing employability and progression support to young people, with a focus on accessing education, training, and sustained employment.
Strong understanding of the challenges faced by young people with offending histories.
Excellent interpersonal and motivational skills, with the ability to build trust and rapport quickly.
Ability to design and deliver effective action plans that lead to employment, training, or further education outcomes.
Knowledge of local labour market, training providers, and employability services.
Proficient IT skills and ability to maintain accurate case records and outcomes data.
Ability to work independently and manage a dynamic caseload.
Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion in employment and service delivery.
A flexible and collaborative approach to partnership working.
Desirable Criteria:
Direct experience working with The Skill Mill or similar social enterprise programmes.
Lived experience of youth justice, care, or NEET pathways.
Knowledge of trauma-informed practice.
Experience collaborating with employers or brokering placements.
Knowledge of relevant legislation (e.g., safeguarding, GDPR).
Familiarity with case management systems or youth work platforms.
Qualification in careers guidance, youth work, or coaching.
Understanding of supported employment models (e.g., IPS, Youth Hubs).
Additional Requirements:
Enhanced DBS check required.
Willingness to work flexible hours, including occasional evenings/weekends.
Travel between partner sites or outreach locations may be required.
How to Apply:
The Skill Mill is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background.
To apply please send a CV and cover letter setting out your experience, qualifications and how you meet the requirements of the person specification.
To apply please send the CV and cover letter.
The Skill Mill is a multi-award-winning social enterprise which provides employment opportunities for young ex-offenders between sixteen and eighteen
Salary: £32,000
Contract: Permanent, full-time
Location: South East England – Home based with travel (within Kent, Surrey or Sussex)
Closing date: 10th April
Benefits: 25 days annual leave, Health care, life insurance
We have a great opportunity for a Community Fundraiser (South East), to join the team at Brain Tumour Reseach - a charity dedicated to finding a cure for all brain tumours. This is an exciting role where you’ll help drive forward regional income, grow an engaged community fundraising base and inspire supporters across the South East. You’ll be joining a charity with unbounded ambition, a collaborative, passionate team and a mission that changes lives every day.
As part of this exciting role, you will lead community fundraising across the South East (Kent, Surrey and Sussex) — raising awareness, building relationships, and growing income as part of a regional target of £1.5 million. You’ll steward locally based supporters, with a particular focus on challenge events, Fundraising Groups and Charity of the Year partners, while also driving supporter recruitment for flagship campaigns such as Wear a Hat Day and Walk of Hope. You will manage multiple projects, seek new fundraising opportunities across your area, and work cross-functionally with PR, Marketing and the Research, Policy and Innovation teams. This role suits someone motivated, organised, empathetic and excited to make a real difference to those affected by brain tumours.
To be successful as the Community Fundraiser (South East) you will need:
If you would like to discuss this role with us please contact us and quote the reference 2927HB.
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 here.
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.
Our Communications Officer will play an essential role at a key moment for IVAR, with communications at the heart of our new strategy. Charities are facing mounting pressures and ongoing complexities, and IVAR’s work has potential for the greatest impact. We are looking for someone who will help us meet this potential: working together with the Director of Communications to make our research clear, accessible and compelling; with the aim of sparking conversations; inspiring action; and strengthening movements like our Open and Trusting network. We expect you to bring creativity, energy and curiosity to how we tell stories, explore new tools and formats, and connect more people with IVAR’s mission.
This is a hands-on role in a small but mighty team. If you thrive on combining creativity with delivery, enjoy working collaboratively, and are motivated by strengthening the voluntary sector, we’d love to hear from you.
We facilitate collaboration & learning with charities, foundations & public agencies to deliver useful insights that make a difference to communities


The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Harris Hill is looking for a Bid Writer, to work 1-2dpw, for 6 months +, to support a maternity cover for a charity in London.
The remote based role, will work 1-2 dpw, depending on pay methods and budget. I.e consultancy, paye etc.
Client spec:
The client has a strict budget, so your rate would influence how many days they can offer you. To be considered, you will need to send a CV, rate and method, so we can make submissions based on your personal requirements.
Finance System Consultant - QuickBooks Advanced (Charity | Contract | £400/day)
I am excited to be working with a small UK charity (£2M income, 20 staff) to deliver a focused, low-complexity implementation of QuickBooks Advanced, replacing Sage ahead of July 2026.
This is a well-defined, short engagement suited to someone who can get in, structure things properly, and get out without fuss.
Contract: 10 days over 4–6 weeks
Timing: Mid-May → End June 2026
Rate: £400 per day
Scope
Why this role
Requirements
Outcome
A clean, functional system live by July with minimal reliance on Excel and a confident internal team.
If you have the above skill and experience and are immediately available, please apply online today, I woudl love t have a conversation with you!
Senior Relationship Fundraiser
Rennie House, Tring with travel to other base locations required.
£31,836 per annum (this will be pro-rated for part time hours)
Permanent, 30-37.5 hours per week
Are you passionate about building meaningful relationships and supporting people who want to make a difference?
Join our friendly and dedicated Fundraising team and help shape the future of our community fundraising programme. This is an opportunity to make a real difference—supporting families facing life‑limiting illness.
As a Senior Relationship Fundraiser, you’ll champion supporter engagement, nurture meaningful relationships, and lead activity that strengthens our presence across Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire. Working closely with the Senior Events & Community Manager, you’ll bring energy, innovation and leadership to an ambitious, values‑driven team.
What you will do
What you will need
ARE YOU READY TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE? Click ‘Apply Now’….
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.
To ensure fairness and consistency to select the best candidate to this role, all our applications are anonymised up until an interview has been confirmed.
Our commitment to Equality and Diversity
At Rennie Grove Peace Hospice Care we strive to continuously demonstrate our values. These values are embedded in our recruitment and selection process, and we are fully committed to equality, diversity and inclusion in both our workforce and within our culture.
If you are disabled and satisfactorily meet the job specification, we will invite you to interview. You can contact us to let us know if you need any adjustments during the recruitment process.
Our Organisation
Womankind Worldwide is a global women’s rights organisation working in partnership with women’s rights movements and organisations to transform the lives of women and girls. We strengthen and support women’s movements in our focus countries in Africa and Asia, and take collective action at regional and global levels, to ensure women’s voices are heard, their rights are realised, and their lives are free from violence.
Currently, Womankind has staff based in Kenya and the UK. This position is in the UK. You must have the right to work in the UK to apply for this role, in line with the laws and regulations of these countries.
Role Purpose:
The Policy and Advocacy team within Womankind influences a transformative, feminist agenda for change in solidarity with movement partners and allies. This role reports to the UK and Global Policy and Advocacy Manager.
This is a full-time UK based role that supports the policy and advocacy team’s efforts from a decolonial feminist lens, in line with Womankind’s 2030 strategy and the Influencing Sub-Strategy. Reporting to the Movement Strengthening and Feminist Funding Policy & Advocacy Manager, the role will engage in Policy and Advocacy operational and management support, contribute to advocacy learning and exchange, knowledge production, coordination of MEL-related outputs, and represent Womankind internally and externally vis-à-vis its advocacy objectives.
Areas of responsibility:
1.Policy and Advocacy Operational and Management Support
• Assists the Policy and Advocacy team to respond to the needs and opportunities in the WRO and feminist movement and feminist funding ecosystem context. This includes mapping the context, conducting research, drafting internal briefing documents, attending in-person meetings with state and civil society actors, and dispatching external communication as appropriate.
• Taking the lead in partner and ally communications in relation to various policy and advocacy opportunities.
Assisting the Policy and Advocacy Team to complete, file and dispatch finance and administration forms including international transfer forms.
• Supports annual operational and budget planning processes.
2.Policy and Advocacy Governance Support
• Schedules monthly Policy and Advocacy meetings, attend and document the said meetings, on a rotational basis with the other P&A Officer.
• Contribute to reporting processes at Womankind to ensure high quality narrative and financial work plans and reports, grant management, monitoring and evaluation, linking and learning, and financial management - in collaboration with other Womankind colleagues;
• Contribute to all necessary or ongoing partner due diligence in collaboration with other Womankind colleagues;
• Contribute to regular progress reports for key stakeholders including donor reporting;
• Contribute to project and funder administration and record keeping to ensure that it is delivered with excellence;
• Contribute to recruitment process administrative tasks as requested.
3. Contribution to knowledge and evidence base
• Acts as the Policy and Advocacy Monitoring Evaluation and Learning Liaison to contribute to effective and appropriate technical monitoring, evaluation, and learning processes linked to Policy and Advocacy work in collaboration with the Impact and Learning Manager.
• Working with the Impact and Learning Manager to ensure Policy and Advocacy work is captured in the Policy Programmes and Learning annual reports.
• Support the planning of key policy and advocacy engagement spaces.
• Support the Policy and Advocacy team’s learning and exchange efforts, and knowledge production efforts.
• Contributes to the work of the communications team through drafting content on Policy and Advocacy work for the website and social media channels.
• Coordinates quarterly updates from the Policy and Advocacy team and liaise with officers in the policy and advocacy, grant making and fundraising teams to ensure these are captured and sent to partners.
4. Representation
• Represents the policy and advocacy team in cross-organisational initiatives and information sharing activities as determined by the policy and advocacy team, and in consultation with the line manager.
Key relationships and collaboration:
Internal:
1. P&A team.
2. Grantmaking & Partnerships Team.
3. Fundraising Team.
External:
1. Partners.
2. WRO & Feminist Movement Allies.
3. Regional and International Bodies.
Person Specification
Qualification and training:
• A bachelor’s degree qualification in a relevant social sciences field e.g. international development or legal studies, human rights, gender studies, or equivalent experience.
Essential Experience:
1. At least 3 years’ experience of working in organisations that engage in strategic, partner-centred, evidence-based advocacy with demonstrable results.
2. Experience of supporting the implementation of global advocacy projects and/or programmes to a high standard, for the promotion of women’s human rights and gender equality that are transnational and/or multi-stakeholder in scope;
3. Strong Monitoring, Evaluation, Reporting and Learning Skills.
4. Demonstrable experience of working within multi-disciplinary teams including women’s movements, and/or membership movements, networks or coalitions targeting governments and civil society in the UK, and globally.
5. Experience of working with partner organisations located outside the UK with the ability to work with people from different cultural backgrounds and in different cultural settings;
6. Astute planner who can deliver multiple activities under pressure to strict deadlines and high levels of precision.
Desirable Experience:
1. Demonstratable facilitation skills.
2. Strong feminist politics and analysis lens.
3. Experience of contributing to reports (narrative and financial) to donors.
Essential Travel Requirements: International travel is an essential requirement for this role. The post holder must undertake reasonable international travel to fulfil their duties. This is expected to be no more than four weeks per year.
Knowledge and Skills:
• An organised, credible, confident self-starter with the ability to respond in a timely way to emergent needs and opportunities in the UK and globally.
• A collegial and collaborative team player who can work effectively as part of a diverse team in ways that contribute to a creative, safe, inclusive and supportive work environment.
• Excellent written, verbal influencing and communication skills. Fluency in English is essential.
• A flexible, creative, solutions-focused approach to problem-solving.
• Advanced ICT skills and experience of developing and using the systems required within a dynamic, multinational and inclusive environment.
Understanding of and commitment to working in line with Womankind’s feminist and anti-racist stance.
Values and behaviours
The ideal candidate must be committed to the mission, vision, values and aims of Womankind Worldwide as it works towards a feminist workplace which is fit for the future and supports our staff equitably across our locations.
All posts are expected to contribute towards developing a supportive working environment, to demonstrate a commitment to inclusion, professionalism and respect, transparency and accountability and to uphold quality standards as outlined in policies and procedures, and in compliance with Womankind Worldwide’s Equal Opportunities Policy.
Application timelines
Closing date for applications is the 23rd April 2026, we may close for applications early depending on the number of applicants.
Interviews will take place the week commencing 4th May 2026.
Our Organisation
Womankind Worldwide is a global women's rights organisation working in partnership with women's rights movements and organisations to transform the lives of women and girls. We strengthen and support women's movements in our focus countries in Africa and Asia, and take collective action at regional and global levels, to ensure women's voices are heard, their rights are realised, and their lives are free from violence.
Currently, Womankind has staff based in Kenya and the UK. This position can be co-located in Kenya or the UK. You must have the right to work in either Kenya or the UK to apply for this role, in line with the laws and regulations of these countries.
Role Purpose
The Fundraising & Marketing team's purpose is to advocate for and raise flexible and unrestricted funding to enable Womankind to deliver it's 2030 organisational strategy.
This post will support the growth of trusts and foundations income by carrying out prospect research, preparing proposals and reports for small and medium-sized donors, and cultivating and stewarding new and existing donor relationships to secure long-term income for Womankind.
Areas of responsibilities:
Prospect research – Co-ordinate the prospect research requirements for trusts and foundations, working closely with the Philanthropy Manager – Foundations, produce clear and relevant donor profiles and where relevant, make recommendations for donor cultivation and development
Proposal and report development - Produce and send high quality, engaging and relevant applications and reports to trusts and foundations and develop and maintain efficient ways of keeping existing and prospective donors up to date and engaged on the work of Womankind.
Donor relationship management - Establish and manage long term, effective and values-aligned relationships with existing and prospective trust and foundation donors by providing excellent donor and supporter care. Maintain prompt and personalised thanking to donors.
Event management support - Work with the Philanthropy Manager – Foundations and Philanthropy Manager – Corporate Partnerships to coordinate a range of cultivation and engagement events for key donors including researching venues, co-ordinating invitation process and guest list management, liaising with relevant staff and post-event follow up.
Key relationships and collaboration:
• Internally: fundraising, grant making and feminist partnerships, communications, policy and advocacy and finance and resources
• Externally: Trusts and foundations, other donors, sector allies
Person Specification
Essential Experience:
• Minimum of two years experience in a fundraising role, with a focus on relationship-based fundraising, ideally trusts and foundations
• Experience and a proven track record of growing income from trusts and foundations
• Demonstrable experience of prospect research
• Proven ability to write compelling proposals and reports communicating complex project information to donors
• Proven ability to form good working relationships with colleagues across the organisation
• Proven experience using a fundraising database (ideally Beacon) to maintain accurate donor records, manage invitation guest lists for events, and extract data for donor reporting and prospect tracking
• Experience of fundraising for a UK based organisation
Essential Travel requirements: the role requires a willingness for occasional overseas travel. This may involve an overnight stay.
Desirable:
• An understanding of fundraising from corporate or major donors
• Experience of growing unrestricted income
• Experience fundraising for an intermediary funder or sub-granting programme
• Experience of organising donor events
Knowledge and Skills:
• Strong presentation and communications skills with the confidence to deal with a range of stakeholders
• Understanding ethical fundraising principles and performing initial due diligence checks
• Highly organised approach with meticulous attention to detail
• A good understanding of relationship-based fundraising
• A good knowledge of the funding environment in the women's rights sector
Values and Behaviours
The ideal candidate must be committed to the mission, vision, values and aims of Womankind Worldwide as it works towards a feminist workplace which is fit for the future and o supports our staff equitably across our locations.
All posts are expected to contribute towards developing a supportive working environment, to demonstrate a commitment to inclusion, professionalism and respect, transparency and accountability and to uphold quality standards as outlined in policies and procedures, and in compliance with Womankind Worldwide's Diversity, Inclusion and Equity Policy.
Application timelines
Closing date for applications is the 23rd April 2026, we may close for applications early depending on the number of applicants.
Interviews will take place the week commencing 4th May 2026.
If this sounds like you, then our four-month (7th September to 18th December 2026), salaried Grant Fundraising Traineeship might be the perfect opportunity for you.
Chell Perkins is looking for four individuals with excellent writing skills who want to learn how to fundraise from grantmakers.
Our industry-leading paid traineeship (monthly equivalent of a £24,792 annual salary) will see you writing grant applications for multiple charities and gaining a recognised certificate with education credits towards CFRE to kickstart your fundraising career. There are up to four vacancies at Chell Perkins, and at the end of the course trainees will be eligible to apply for a permanent position.
“This programme has been an amazing opportunity to work with so many different clients, and constantly learn new skills on the job. I have learned so much.” Junior Fundraiser, 2022
This immersive programme is home-based with quality training and plenty of support from other experienced fundraisers.
“The hands-on training opportunities that come with a role at Chell Perkins are invaluable for anyone who is looking to get into fundraising. I don't think you could find a more immersive and rewarding experience in the charity sector anywhere else!” Junior Fundraiser, 2022
Why Chell Perkins?
At the end of our Grant Fundraising Traineeship, you will be a confident and capable fundraiser. But there’s much more to the scheme than that. The Chell Perkins team are a great bunch of people to work with. We really care about our partner charities and YOUR future. Our supportive and empowering work culture will enable you to realise your own potential.
“This programme is truly unique and rewarding. I recommend it to anyone thinking of beginning a fundraising career.” Junior Fundraiser, 2020
Client mix
Candidates should be aware that at present, 70% of our partner charities come from a Christian background (churches or Christian charities). While it is not a requirement to be Christian, candidates must be happy to write for a faith-based audience.
Applications
This role is home-based; however, you may occasionally be required to work from client sites across the UK.
For more details about this opportunity, contact us and request a copy of the Job Description & Person Specification document.
Interviews will be held in the week commencing 4th May 2026 for positions starting on 7th September 2026.
If our Grant Fundraising Traineeship sounds like it could be a perfect fit for you, why not apply? We look forward to hearing from you!
To apply for this role, please complete our job application and email it to us with a recent CV and a covering letter. In your covering letter, we are looking for:
Click 'how to apply' below for the email address to send your application to, and for more information on the role and person specification.
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