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Are you an innovative and certified Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM professional who wishes to be a valued member of a busy and friendly fundraising team, taking responsibility for the management of the charity’s future Dynamics 365 CRM? 

The charity shall shortly begin the discovery phase of its CRM project, to deliver its future Dynamics 365 CRM.  The new Dynamics 365 CRM will be at the heart of the charity’s success, to deliver excellent supporter data quality for its fundraising and communication campaigns to supporters. 

Reporting to the Director of Fundraising, and collaborating closely with the Head of IT, CRM Project Manager and Data Analyst, the CRM Officer shall be a vital and visible role, fundamental to the charity’s fundraising success, to further its vision of a world where every horse is treated with respect, compassion and understanding.

Through your proven Dynamics 365 CRM skills and experience, you will also lead on the charity’s CRM business processes and data quality, collaborating with fundraising, communications, IT and finance stakeholders, colleagues and third party suppliers.

If you want to make real and positive difference to a leading charity’s fundraising and campaigns success, through your professional Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM management skills and experience, then we’d love you to apply.

Location

This position is based remotely.  But you must be a resident of the United Kingdom with all the necessary legislative ‘right to work’ documentation.  You will be required to attend the charity’s head office located in Norfolk a minimum of 6 times per year and this will be at your own expense for travel and accommodation.

About World Horse Welfare

World Horse Welfare is an international equine charity whose vision is a world where every horse is treated with respect, compassion and understanding. 

The charity’s work covers horses in need, sport and leisure, work and production within both the UK and abroad.  The charity runs four farm centres for rehabilitation and outreach work within the UK. The charity has four key strategic themes under which its programmes of work nationally and internationally are structured, these are: Care, Research, Education and Influence.

In 2023, the charity fundraised c. £15.6 million, including significant Legacy income.

Benefits include a generous pension scheme and cash health plan, paid employee sickness absence scheme, a minimum of 31 days’ holiday (including bank/public holidays and mandatory shutdown between Christmas and New Year) and death in service.

World Horse Welfare is committed to championing equality and diversity in all aspects of employment and in the services that it provides. We encourage applications from under-represented groups, particularly ethnically diverse communities, LGBTQ+ and disabled people.

Woodgreen is proud to be the pet charity that makes a difference to the lives of pets and their people across the UK.  Our vision is a world where all pets are well cared for in loving homes for life. To achieve this, we not only provide care for pets in need, but also help people be the best pet owners they can be.

We’re looking for a highly skilled Senior Videographer to join our Creative Content team. You will be curious, creative and able to turn our voices and stories into inspiring and emotive digital content that drives engagement and action.

This role is packed with potential that you will be able to get stuck into and make your own from day one. We are looking for someone with extensive experience in leading a team of videographers and well as someone who is hands on. You will be comfortable filming and editing and taking stills, as well as in the overall art of creative direction and video production, including storytelling, shoot style, overlays and aesthetics.

Our ideal candidate will be a creative visionary, a brilliant communicator, someone who is able to build strong relationships. They will be passionate about bring brands to life, creating beautiful motion assets and can run with a brief from start to finish.

We’re on a super exciting journey with our brand right now where the sky is the limit, and real change is taking place. Supporting the Senior Brand and Creative Content Manager you will play a vital part in driving the development of our digital content, bringing the refreshed vision to life and setting the tone for the brand identity across all video deliverables.

You will have;

• creative flair – you’ll need to bring our brand to life through still and moving images.
• the ability to develop our storytelling capabilities with a focus on telling more inspiring, compelling stories of the impact of our work for audiences across our digital platforms.
• experience of storyboarding and exploring initial concepts, to filming and following through with editing raw footage, grading, adding effects, titles, copy and subtitles in order to deliver final video content.
• experience of managing people.
• the ability to work in a team – you’ll work closely with our design, copy, case study, comms and marketing colleagues and liaise regularly with colleagues from across the organisation and external agencies, so communicating effectively and being able to develop strong working relationships are a must.
• excellent project/time management, organisational, interpersonal and communication skills.

To be successful in this role you'll have a passion for animals, a show reel brimming with engaging film and photography demonstrating your conceptual capabilities, a sharp eye for the little details, and a have a strong desire to use your film-making and photography skills for a great cause.

Please include in your cover letter why you feel you are the right person for this role (please refer to the main responsibilities in the role profile), as well las a link to your show reel. 

This is a full-time, permanent position with the expectation that the successful candidate will work from our Godmanchester site for 3 days a week.  Due to the nature of this role this could, on occasion, include working on a bank holiday or a weekend for which time off in lieu will be given.

The starting salary for this position is £35,598 to £39,554 per annum, depending on experience.  This will be complemented by;

• 36 days annual leave per year (inclusive of bank holidays) rising by 1 day each year to a maximum of 40 days after five years
• Up to 8% employer pension contributions
• Support towards healthcare costs (cashplan)
• Employee wellbeing package to include free access to Headspace
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• Enhanced parental leave (subject to qualifying period)
• Benefits hub – exclusive discounts on popular brands
• 25% discount in our charity shops

Please note that you will need to have existing Right to Work in the UK to apply for this opportunity as we are unable to provide visa sponsorship. 

Woodgreen is committed to making our recruitment processes accessible to all and, as part of this, we are flexible in the ways we give and receive information. If you would like to apply using a different format, please contact the Recruitment Team and we will do our best to put any reasonable adjustments in place.

Early application is encouraged as this position may close sooner than the stated deadline if a suitable candidate is found.  Interviews may commence prior to the closing date.

Woodgreen is committed to safeguarding children and adults at risk and protecting anyone that comes into contact with us from harm. We expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

We're the UK's specialist blood cancer charity and our vision is clear: we’re here to beat blood cancer. We fund world-class research; provide information and support to patients and their loved ones; and raise awareness of blood cancer.

Our strategy has set ambitious goals to reach and engage a much larger and more diverse range of people who care about blood cancer. We’re looking for a talented brand and communications leader with a passion for audience-led integrated planning to help deliver this change. Comfortable getting up to speed quickly and driving conversations with colleagues and agencies at all levels, you have experience leading and energising multi-disciplinary projects and teams to deliver impactful results. 

You’ll own our prospect audience segmentation, using it to inform our brand strategy and communications planning, ensuring we are constantly keeping it fresh by learning from audience behaviours. You’ll drive our audience strategy and bring it together with brand growth targets and communications plans, helping to set priorities based on organisational strategy and audience need. As guardian of our profile, you’ll be responsible for ensuring we remain relevant to our audiences by monitoring and reporting on brand health and communications performance data, using this to inform planning and decision making.

Accountable for delivering strategies for brand and content marketing, in line with our brand positioning, you’ll work closely with teams across the charity to ensure integration. And you’ll lead and motivate a passionate Brand and Communications team, energising everyone every day to deliver their best work.

Expected travel for this role is: Once a week or as needed dependent on requirements

We’re committed to actively promoting equality, diversity, and inclusivity. In line with our strategy we welcome approaches from individuals from underrepresented groups, including minority communities, and applicants with a disability, to better reflect the community we serve and help broaden our perspectives.

Are you passionate about creating unforgettable events that inspire and connect? Are you looking for the next step in your career where you can grow your skills in events, storytelling, and communications while making a real impact?

About the role 
At the British Heart Foundation (BHF), we create inspiring events that celebrate our supporters, showcase the impact of our research, and build powerful connections to our cause. As our Events & Communications Officer, you’ll play a key role in delivering these experiences, including our flagship Heart Hero Awards, while helping to craft compelling stories that bring our mission to life. 

From coordinating logistics and managing guest communications to supporting on-the-day delivery, you’ll help ensure every event runs smoothly. You’ll also work closely with our Creative Team to capture and share the powerful journeys of award nominees and winners across a range of channels.
Working with colleagues across Fundraising, Marketing, Medical and the wider BHF, you’ll ensure our events and stories align with strategic goals while contributing to seamless delivery and engaging content. 

About You 
You’re a confident and organised communicator with a natural flair for storytelling and a genuine passion for events. You bring a thoughtful, people-centred approach to your work and handle sensitive topics with care, empathy, and professionalism. Whether you're coordinating logistics, developing case studies, or crafting content for different platforms, you approach every task with creativity, precision, and a strong eye for detail.
 You thrive in collaborative environments, enjoy learning on the go, and are motivated by the opportunity to help others feel connected to a meaningful cause.

To succeed in this role, you’ll bring: 

• A passion for events and storytelling, with the ability to identify and shape compelling narratives that resonate with diverse audiences 
•  Experience organising events, activities, or large-scale projects—whether through work, volunteering, or university 
• Strong writing skills, with the ability to communicate complex information clearly and adapt content for different audiences and platforms 
•  A proactive, detail-oriented mindset, with excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure 

 Confidence and presence, with strong presentation skills and the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels
This role is ideal for someone ready to take the next step in their career—someone who’s curious, enthusiastic, and eager to grow. You don’t need extensive career in events just the drive to learn and the desire to make a real impact. In return, we’ll provide the support, training, and opportunities to help you thrive.

Working arrangements 

This is a hybrid role, where your work will be split between your home and at least one day per week, on average, in our London Office. This may vary from time to time, so you will need to work in a flexible way to unlock your best work for our cause. 
There will be a requirement for flexible out of hours working to support occasional evening and weekend activity. You will be compensated for this with time off in lieu.

About us  

Our vision is a world where everyone has a healthier heart for longer. We'll get there by funding cutting-edge research and innovation, which hold the keys to saving and improving more lives. 
We value and respect every individual’s unique contribution, celebrate diversity, and make inclusion part of what we do every day.   

Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Strategy, Igniting Change, along with our internal EDI group, Kaleidoscope, and a growing number of employee network groups (our Affinity Groups), help us create an environment where all our colleagues and volunteers can succeed.  

Benefits  

We offer our staff generous benefits, such as: 

• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays. 
• Private medical insurance, dental health cover, and money towards gym membership. 
• Pension scheme with employer contribution up to 10%. 
• Full pay for 12 weeks for family leave including maternity, paternity and adoption leave. 
• Life assurance. 
• Extra paid leave of up to 10 days to support colleagues who may need more time off work to look after themselves or others close to them.  
• Need more help balancing your work and home life? Talk to us about what flexibility is available at the application or interview stage.  

Interview process 

The interview process may take place in-person or virtually via MS Teams, first stage planned 17 & 18 July and second stage w/c 21 July 2025 

Ready to Shape the Future of Young Farmers?

Fundraising Manager - National Federation of Young Farmers' Clubs (NFYFC)

Charity People are exclusively recruiting on behalf of the National Federation of Young Farmers' Clubs (NFYFC) for a talented and motivated Fundraising Manager to join their team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in securing the future of one of the UK's largest rural youth organisations by developing creative strategies to attract funding from trusts, foundations, and corporate partners.

Salary: Circa £37,000 per annum
Location: UK-wide- remote or hybrid (Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire)
Contract: Full-time, permanent (37.5 hours/week or 4 days)

Benefits include a generous pension scheme with up to 6% employer contributions, 28 days' annual leave rising to 33 with service plus discretionary leave, a BUPA health cash plan and access to childcare vouchers.
 

Who Are NFYFC?

The National Federation of Young Farmers' Clubs is one of the largest rural youth organisations in the UK, empowering over 23,000 young people aged 10-28 across England and Wales. Through a comprehensive programme of training, competitions, events, and skills development, NFYFC helps young farmers build confidence, leadership, and community connections.

Could You Be Their Next Fundraising Manger?

NFYFC are looking for a proactive and experienced fundraiser who can build and maintain relationships with trusts, foundations, and corporate partners, write compelling proposals, and lead successful income-generation strategies to sustain and expand NFYFC's vital work.

Key responsibilities include:

• Identify, research, and approach new funding opportunities.
• Prepare persuasive funding applications, proposals, and impact reports.
• Grow relationships with charitable trusts, foundations, and corporate supporters.
• Develop and deliver individual giving campaigns using a range of channels.
• Support YFC county federations by creating fundraising toolkits and resources.
• Integrate fundraising into NFYFC's marketing and communications.
• Monitor income against targets and adapt strategies accordingly.

About You:

They are looking for someone who is passionate about NFYFC's mission to support young people in rural communities, self-motivated and proactive, organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities, and creative, adaptable, and solutions focused. The ideal individual will also be warm, persuasive, and skilled at building positive relationships.

Your experience will include:

• A proven track record of securing income from trusts, grant-making bodies, or corporate funders.
• Strong written communication and editing abilities.
• Strong research and analytical skills.
• Knowledge of the UK fundraising landscape.
• Excellent communication and networking skills.
• A UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Desirable but not essential: experience working with volunteers or committee structures.

How to Apply:

This is a fantastic opportunity to join this wonderful organisation that is making a real difference. If this sounds like your dream role, we would be thrilled to hear from you. Please send a copy of your CV or profile to Priya Vencatasawmy at Charity People

Please note this is being advertised on a rolling basis which applications are being sent as and when received, if this affects you in anyway, please reach out directly to Priya.

Closing date: 23rd of July
First Stage Interview: 30th/ 1st of August
Second Stage Interview: 7th of August

Safeguarding

NFYFC is committed to safeguarding young people and vulnerable adults. This role is subject to Safer Recruitment procedures, including an enhanced DBS check (with barred lists). Applicants from a wide range of backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

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.

The Fundraising and Grants Officer will support and coordinate the effective delivery of First Steps ED’s fundraising activities in line with our charity strategy. The Fundraising and Grants Officer will assist the Head of Fundraising and Communications by developing and implementing fundraising campaigns and communication with external stakeholders which includes bid writing, external fundraising and fundraising support. This position requires a charity sector communicator who has a background of bid writing, grants and fundraising support within the charity sector.

Role Overview:
The Fundraising and Grants Officer will play a crucial role in developing and implementing fundraising strategies to support our services. This position requires a proactive individual with excellent communication skills and a strong understanding of fundraising processing and grant/bid writing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and Implement Fundraising Strategies: Implement a comprehensive fundraising plan to meet financial targets.
• Supporter Care and Data Management: Manage stewardship data, including maintaining fundraising pages, using Beacon CRM, and other fundraising platforms.
• Bid Writing for Trusts: Research and write bids for trusts to secure funding.
• Prospecting for Trusts, Foundations, and Corporates: Identify and approach potential funding sources, including trusts, foundations, and corporate partners.
• Event Planning: Organise and manage fundraising events, including charity runs, galas, and community activities.
• Coordinate Community and Challenge Events: Plan and oversee community and challenge events to engage supporters and raise funds.
• Manage Fundraising Volunteers: Recruit, train, and manage fundraising volunteers to support various initiatives and plans.
• Assist in Coordinating Friends of Network: Support the coordination of the Friends of Network to enhance community engagement.
• Grant Writing: Research and apply for grants from foundations, private companies, and local authority or NHS bodies.
• Campaign Management: Oversee fundraising campaigns, including online and offline initiatives.
• Reporting: Monitor and report on fundraising activities, providing regular updates to senior management and Head of Fundraising and Communications.
• Collaboration: Work closely with other departments to align fundraising efforts with the charities goals.

Qualifications:

• Experience: Minimum of 2 years in a fundraising role, preferably within the non-profit sector/ charity sector.
• Education: A Level or equivalent experience in Marketing, Communications, Bid writing, or related field.

Skills:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Proven ability to create and maintain fundraising reports.
• Proficiency in fundraising software and CRM systems.
• Excellent organisational and planning skills.

Personal Attributes:

• Passionate about mental health and eating disorder awareness.
• Creative and innovative thinker.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team.

What we offer

• 28 days annual leave (pro rata for part time)
• Enhanced sick pay
• Company events
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program + Wellbeing App
• Company pension - 5% employee, 3% employer
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• Work from home (depending on role)
• Casual dress
• Accredited training programme towards CPD

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Should we reach our target number of applications for the vacancy we reserve the right to close the advert before the close date.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £25,000.00-£28,000.00 per year

Expected hours: No more than 30 per week

The British Academy - the UK’s national body for the humanities and social sciences - is seeking two full-time Events Producers to join our Communications Department, providing key support in the planning and delivery of the year-round public, academic and public engagement events programmes.

The role

The Events Producer provides a key role in supporting the planning and delivery of the British Academy’s year-round events programmes, which take place in London, across the UK and online. This includes public events (themed seasons, lates, performances, book prize events and festival sponsorships), academic events (lectures, conferences, academic prizes & medals), and public engagement (Summer Showcase, SHAPE Involve and Engage).

The role holder will work closely with other members of the Events Team and the wider Communications Department. You will work directly with the Head of Events and three Events Managers to deliver events at our historic home in London, at partner venues across the UK, and online.

You will be someone who thrives on delivering engaging live events aimed at a variety of audiences – from first-time visitors to our Summer Showcase, to a student attending a Late; an early career researcher watching a lecture, to a leading academic attending a keynote speech at a conference.

You will be someone who is passionate about creating dynamic events which share the latest research and is keen to develop new ways to connect with our target audiences.

You will be joining the Academy at an exciting time in our history as we have recently opened three new event spaces in our building, offering a new programme of activity to our audiences.

We are recruiting two full-time roles. One is a permanent contract, the other is a 12-month fixed-term contract. One role will work primarily on academic events programmes, whilst the other will work primarily on public engagement programmes.

About the Academy

The British Academy is the UK’s national body for the humanities and social sciences, established by Royal Charter in 1902. We mobilise these disciplines to understand the world and shape a brighter future. Today’s complex challenges can only be resolved by deepening our insight into people, culture, and societies. With a Fellowship of around 1,700 leading national and international academics, the Academy invests in researchers and projects across the UK and overseas; engages the public with fresh thinking and debates; and brings together scholars, government, business, and civil society to influence policy.

The Academy currently has five directorates: Communications & Marketing; Development; Policy; Research; and Resources, plus a small Governance & Fellowship Team. We have increased staffing in the last 12 months and expect to continue to grow this year.

Working at the Academy

Our senior management team have worked with staff to foster a culture of collaboration, respect, and empathy, in which all contributions are recognised as we work towards our common goals. Our people strategy and working practices focus on building strengths and sharing insights, with learning & development, wellbeing, and equality, diversity & inclusion at the centre of how we operate as an organisation. Investing in our staff and encouraging a healthy work/life balance is central to our success, as we move forward and continue to grow. Find out more about the British Academy, including our Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Statement.

Terms and conditions

The British Academy is based at 10-11, Carlton House Terrace, St James Park, London, SW1 – a Grade I listed building. We offer a competitive benefits package including a 35-hour working week, 34 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays; a subsidised canteen and an excellent occupational pension.

How to apply

We use Applied for our recruitment. Applied aims to overcome unconscious bias in recruiting. Instead of using CVs, candidates are asked to answer questions that test the skills needed for the role. The responses are then anonymised and reviewed in a random order by members of the hiring panel.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, in line with our commitment to create a diverse and inclusive working environment, promote equal opportunity, and address under-representation. We will make reasonable adjustments to support disabled job applicants and offer an interview to those meeting the minimum selection criteria.

To apply, and to see the full job description and our workplace values, please follow the link to apply now on the Applied recruitment platform.

Closing date: Midday on Monday 14 July 2025.

This role may close early due to high application volume; interested candidates will be given 24 hours’ notice.

Interviews: Scheduled for 29-30 July 2025 (may be subject to change).

Job Title: Money & Energy Adviser

Reports to: Money & Energy Advice Service Lead

Location:

Home based – one post

Home based with travel across the South West region as required – one post.

Hours: 35 hpw (full time) Monday to Friday. Hours to be agreed with successful candidate. Must be sufficiently flexible to work irregular hours as demanded by the requirements of the post

Contract: Full fixed term contract, ending 31 March 2026. Extension subject securing future funding.

Salary: 35 hpw £27,600 pa

(plus expenses, pension, and generous annual leave)

To deliver money and energy advice service for kidney patients struggling with their energy and water bills and other costs of living challenges. You will provide subject matter expert support within our Patient Support Services team, and will work closely with our Patient Support & Advocacy Officers to develop and grow this service in your area.

Summary
To raise awareness of the service and build strong relationships with kidney patients, professionals, and other kidney stakeholder groups in your defined geographic region.

Key responsibilities
• With support, establish the Kidney Care UK Money & Energy Advice Service in the region for patients and carers at risk of fuel poverty to access independent support on money and energy matters
• Responsible for the day-to-day delivery of the Money & Energy Advice Service across the region, effectively managing an ongoing caseload
• Provide practical advice to patients, assessing their needs and identifying sources of support to resolve financial, practical and psychosocial challenges.

• Activities will include creating budget plans, completing income maximisation checks and benefit claims, carrying out switching exercises and Home Energy Surveys (this is not an exclusive list of tasks)
• Responsible for identifying cases where FSA approved advice is required, and supporting patients in the referral of their case to our approved partner organisation or other appropriate regional/national services

• Act as a gateway to local information and access to:

• Kidney Care UK Patient Grants service, raising awareness of the service and supporting applications
• Kidney Care UK Patient Support & Advocacy Service, to ensure patients have access to reliable and accurate patient information relating to kidney disease, patient pathways, models of care, and patient choice
• Kidney Care UK Counselling Service and other appropriate services to meet patients’ emotional and physiological needs

• Work closely with local Kidney Care UK Patient Support & Advocacy Officers to ensure that patients receive expert advice in all areas of need, with smooth, effective handovers ensuring that patients feel supported and part of the Kidney Care UK ‘family’ at all times
• Maintain records on the Kidney Care UK database to support service delivery and communications with patients, and facility effective reporting to Kidney Care UK and our funders
• Raise awareness of Kidney Care UK and the benefit of its full range of Patient Support Services amongst kidney patients, their families, carers and professionals across the region
• Provide insight on patients’ concerns and unmet needs to inform Kidney Care UK research, campaigns, and new service development activity
• Work in a way that respects the personal, social, cultural and spiritual needs of the individual and maintains the confidentiality of information they may have shared with you

About the role:
As the Head of Philanthropy you will lead and inspire a team dedicated to generating and growing income from high-value donors, corporate organisations, and charitable trusts and foundations.

Key responsibilities:

• Develop and deliver the Philanthropy Plan in line with the Organisational and Fundraising Strategy to maintain and grow sustainable income from major donors, corporate partnerships and trusts and foundations
• Through innovation drive the acquisition and development of high-value donors and funders to deliver sustainable growth.
• Collaborate across income streams to maximise income generation, consistency of messaging and donor experience.
• Development and presentation of reports for Directors, Board of Trustees and the Fundraising Committee.
• Develop and actively manage dashboards for monitoring, reporting and forecasting.
• Oversee the income pipelines for all philanthropic income streams, conducting regular prospect research and ensuring systems and processes are in place to identify potential high value supporters, enabling seamless transition across income streams.
• Drive the delivery and implementation of highly targeted and strategic partnership development, stewardship and cultivation plans.
• Oversee the due diligence process for all high value donors.
• Champion the use of Beacon (our central relationship management system) across the team, ensure consistency of use, accurate reporting and data informed decision making.
• Set objectives, and KPIs for the team and monitor performance alongside learning and development plans. Review performance and manage any issues in line with RDA UK policies and procedures.
• Manage a pool of high value donors and have accountability for related personal income targets
• Oversee the restricted income process to ensure all projects adhere to full cost recovery principles and are deliverable while also providing a compelling ask.
• Represent RDA UK externally building relationships with funders, partners, and supporters at all levels
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and other network partners to align and maximise fundraising opportunities

Leadership

• Work with the Director of Fundraising and Communications to set ways of working and high performance targets for the team
• Lead, manage and inspire the Fundraising Team to achieve their income targets through building strong relationships and high-level stewardship to ensure lifetime value
• Ensure consistently high quality written and verbal reports and presentations to donors and prospects
• Collaborate across RDA UK with Heads of Department to build the profile of the Fundraising Team.
• Work with the Finance team on budgeting, reporting and reforecasting for business as usual and any specific appeal or restricted project budget management.
• Lead on planning and delivering successful high value cultivation and stewardship events
• Work closely with the Communications team to develop and deliver impact centred communications, case studies and compelling cases for support for a high value audience

Person Specification
Essential

• Proven experience and understanding of major partnership fundraising including trusts & foundations, major donor and corporate fundraising techniques
• Experience and evidence of first-class relationship management techniques and donor care
• A demonstrable understanding of the written and contractual agreements involved in partnerships, ideally within a charity
• Proven track record of securing significant major gifts
• Experience of effective reporting to board level ensuring compliance, transparency and accountability are achieved
• Significant experience of managing high performance teams
• Experienced in creating strategies, annual plans, and budgets, and adapting them as required
• Proven track record of working successfully in targeted and high pressure environments
• A demonstrable track record of deploying effective fundraising tactics and high-level donor cultivation
• Experience of undertaking due diligence processes within a complex organisation.
• Strong working knowledge of GDPR and fundraising regulations
• Experienced in CRM system use and best practice.

Desirable

• Experience of working in the charity sector
• Knowledge of charity law
• Personally secured and managed partnerships in excess of £100,000
• Knowledge and connections in the wealth management and high net worth advisory space

Safe to Learn is a newly established network of teachers, parents, researchers, policymakers, young people and child safeguarding practitioners, working together to end antisemitism in UK schools. We co-produce evidence-based child safeguarding resources, tools and standards to address antisemitism and improve the school environment for all children, educators and support staff.

Safe to Learn is seeking an Outreach and Communications Specialist to build public awareness, policy engagement, and system-level change. Candidates with the following experience and commitment are encouraged to apply:

1. A demonstrable alignment with our mission and values.
2. A clear commitment to ending antisemitism and understanding of antisemitism, child rights and child safeguarding and their underlying principles.
3. Experience and understanding of the UK education sector.
4. A track-record of delivering high-impact advocacy and communications campaigns to achieve policy objectives. Preferably related to non-discrimination, equality, anti-racism or child rights.
5. Relationship management and network-building skills, including significant experience of engaging with policymakers.
6. Experience of website development and management as well as social media strategy and outreach.
7. Multimedia production skills such as copywriting, video editing and graphic design.
8. Conscientious and motivated, with a high-level of attention to detail.
9. Experience of developing high-quality resources and educational materials for children and educators.
10. A positive, flexible, participatory and consultative approach.
11. Excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to engage audiences at all levels.

We are recruiting a Therapeutic Practitioner to deliver For Baby’s Sake in the North East of England. The post will be home-based with some elements of hybrid working. Applicants must be based in the North East of England and be able to travel across the region to deliver a hybrid of online and face-to-face sessions.

For Baby’s Sake is an innovative, therapeutic, trauma-informed programme. We work with both co-parents individually, supporting a recovery framework to overcome the devastating effects of domestic abuse in their relationship. We acknowledge and explore unresolved and often complex childhood trauma and change harmful patterns of behaviour to develop a home environment where children can flourish. We adopt an attachment-focused parenting approach that enhances the opportunity for children to feel safe and secure, with parents who are emotionally available and attuned to all their needs.

There must be a current pregnancy to harness change motivations, a desire on behalf of both parents to coparent their unborn baby (although they do not have to be in a relationship), and we can work with the families up until the baby reaches the age of 2. The significance of this two-year timescale is evidenced in all recent child development research.

Trauma-informed practice is an approach adopted by For Baby’s Sake, which is grounded in the understanding that trauma exposure can impact an individual’s neurological, biological, psychological, and social development. You will have the opportunity to support the continued evolution of For Baby’s Sake whilst ensuring fidelity to the programme and sustaining the ethos and values of the For Baby’s Sake Trust. 

The For Baby’s Sake multi-disciplinary team consists of highly trained therapeutic practitioners capable of establishing and maintaining meaningful, trusting relationships that consistently guarantee engagement and, crucially, provide the framework for deeper, therapeutic exploration that allows co-parents to understand the impact of their own parenting experiences. To be part of this exceptional team, you must have demonstrable therapeutic skills, sound knowledge and experience of safeguarding children and adults, infant mental health, and a thorough understanding of the dynamics of domestic abuse, attachment, and the impact of unresolved trauma.

This is a full-time position on a permanent contract (37.5 hours per week). There will be an expectation of occasional travel to locations across the UK. 

Closing date: 14th July 2025
Interview date: 30th July 2025

Full details, including the job description, person specification, and background briefing, are available in the relevant attachments. Please follow the link to our recruitment page and click ‘apply’.

Legal Intern wanted to help save the planet!

We’re looking for a legal intern to support the legal team’s work, from strategic climate change litigation to defending community access to environmental justice, and much more in between.

Friends of the Earth’s legal team is one of the most exciting places to campaign for environmental justice. 

The legal team work on solving the major environmental problems of our time and building the movement for positive change. We need a capable and committed person to join our team and help us do this. 

Job purpose:

Working closely with our lawyers you will have a hands-on role in supporting Friends of the Earth’s campaigns. You will join meetings, conduct research, help to prepare legal documents, participate in our campaigning in action, and get to know what makes a campaigning environmental NGO tick. 

Possessing a degree in Law or equivalent qualification (i.e. law conversion course or joint law degree) with a 2:1 grade or above, you will have good knowledge of public, assimilated EU law, human rights, environmental and/or planning law and will have experience of undertaking detailed legal research and analysis.

This internship is an excellent opportunity to gain entry-level legal experience and skills in a campaigning context.

If you have finished the academic component of your legal studies and are passionate about using the law to protect community rights and the environment, we’d love to hear from you!

Phil Michaels Legal Interns Scholarship Fund:

This role is funded by the Phil Michaels Legal Interns Scholarship, it provides paid internships for aspiring environmental lawyers. For more information about the Phil Michaels Scholarship please click here.

How to apply:

Please see our Hints and Tips Guide for ideas on how to put in your best application for this role.

Please complete an application via our online form.

Closing date: 15/07/2025 (23:59)

Location: London, 2 days per week on average at London Office (Stockwell)

Hours/Day per week (FTE): 30 hours per week (Full-time), Mondays-Thursdays

Interview date: Week commencing 4 August 2025

Start date: Beginning of September 2025

We offer a competitive range of benefits, good work/life balance including a 4-day working week with no loss of pay, excellent learning and development opportunities and a vibrant organisational culture.

Our staff body is currently under-representative of People of Colour, LGBTQIA+ people and people with long term conditions or impairments. We are committed to eroding these historic barriers, so as to create a movement in which people from all walks of life see themselves in, and so we particularly encourage you to apply if you belong to one of these groups or sit at multiple intersections of disadvantage. We are committed to the Disability Confident standard and will guarantee an interview to any candidates who declare a disability and who meet the essential criteria for the role.

Friends of the Earth is an international community dedicated to protecting the natural world and the wellbeing of everyone in it. We lead campaigns, provide resources and information, and drive real solutions to the environmental problems facing us all.

Please note that this is an entry level position and therefore we cannot accept applications from UK qualified lawyers or overseas qualified lawyers. 

The successful candidate will need to be domiciled in the UK.

Please note we only accept applications via the Friends of the Earth Application System. We ask that candidates do not use AI software to complete their application form and instead use their own words when writing their personal statement.

About Us
The Royal College of Radiologists (RCR) is the leading membership body for doctors specializing in cancer treatment (Clinical Oncologists) and medical imaging interpretation (Radiologists). We support our members throughout their careers, enabling them to make a significant impact on patient lives.

Role Overview
As the Corporate Partnerships Lead within the RCR Learning team, you will be instrumental in securing additional income for the College through sponsorship and exhibition partnerships. Your primary focus will be on achieving sales targets and delivering exceptional service to expand our network of long-term partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Achieve Income Targets: Ensure financial goals are met through effective sales strategies.
• Product Knowledge: Develop a thorough understanding of RCR’s events and offerings.
• Sales Pipeline Management: Maintain and promote opportunities for sponsorship and exhibitions.
• Market Research: Conduct competitor analysis to enhance our offers and pricing.
• Negotiation: Lead negotiations to overcome barriers and secure sales.

Requirements

• Proven Sales Experience: Demonstrated success in meeting significant income targets.
• Market Research Skills: Ability to analyze market trends and improve existing offers.
• Negotiation Expertise: Experience in managing and pricing corporate sponsorships and partnerships.
• Commercial Acumen: Strong business sense to identify and capitalize on revenue growth opportunities.

Why join us:

• Make a difference to the lives of Doctors and the specialities they work in every day!
• Hybrid working (up to 60% working week can be done remotely)
• Modern working environment
• Equipment provided to work from home
• Generous annual leave allowance
• Excellent pension scheme
• Interest free season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme

Role: Fundraising Executive/Junior Consultant

Reporting to: Head of Fundraising

Salary: £26,000 to £28,000 per annum depending on experience

Contract: Permanent

Location: Royal Trinity Hospice – Clapham, London (hybrid) 3 days onsite

Hours of work: 37.5 hours a week

The Fundraising Executives provide support to the wider Fundraising team assisting with all aspects of fundraising activity. Three Fundraising Executives are managed by the Head of Fundraising and support fundraising activity across 11 segments of income generation.

The role provides an opportunity to gain a level of understanding and knowledge about each income stream and donor stewardship.

The Fundraising Executive is a varied role with involvement in each stage of fundraising activity, from research and planning to campaign or event delivery and then income processing and thanking of donors and supporters.

The successful candidate will be passionate about learning about fundraising and how we as a team raise the vital funds needed to provide Trinity’s care for future patients and their loved ones.

This is an entry level role that is a great opportunity for anyone who wants to learn about fundraising and make their first step in developing a fundraising career.