Trusts and foundations officer jobs

Salary: £49,100 per annum

Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract

Closing date: 16 August 2026 at 11pm

Interview date: 24-25 August 2026

We are recruiting for two Interim Senior Programme Development Specialists:

· 5-month fixed term contract (from 21 September 2026 – 28 February 2027)

· 6-month fixed term contract (from 15 September 2026 – 15 March 2027)

Please specify in your application form which fixed term contract role you are applying for.

About CARE

CARE International is a global humanitarian organisation leading the fight to end poverty in the world’s most challenging situations. Women and girls are at the centre of our work, because we cannot overcome poverty and inequality until all people have equal rights and opportunities. We know that when a crisis erupts, women are often the first to pick up the pieces, so we work alongside women, so they have the power to make change where it’s needed most. Founded in 1945, CARE currently works in over 100 countries and last year alone reached 53.4 million people through nearly 1,500 projects.

Why work for CARE International UK?

Do you want to play a key role in an experienced and passionate team supporting and shaping CARE International UK’s portfolio? Join the Programme Funding Team! The team shapes our restricted programme portfolio by securing funding from UK-based institutional donors, trusts and foundations, multilaterals and in some cases private sector donors.

The Senior Programme Development Specialist leads the design of complex proposals – including bids £20m+ and FCDO commercial contracts. They also play a vital role ensuring quality bid submissions to a variety of donors, aligning with CARE international UK’s impact objectives, in particular gender justice and local leadership. 

About the role

As the Senior Programme Development Specialist, you will manage a pipeline of institutional funding opportunities and be responsible for securing a significant proportion of CIUK’s restricted income. You will work in partnership with CARE country offices, national and international partners, finance colleagues, and technical advisory teams to identify, scope, bid for and secure new funding for programmes through both grant and commercial contract modalities. You will deliver a high-quality bidding process, submitting applications to funders such as FCDO, DEC, START Fund, Education Cannot Wait, Jersey Overseas Aid Committee, and Power of Nutrition. You will build learning from existing CARE programmes into bid design and design programmes in line with CARE policies and standards, as well as donor standards.

About you

You are a passionate and experienced funding specialist, with a proven track record in fundraising from key UK donors – including solid experience of commercial bidding and FCDO frameworks, trusts and foundations and corporate donors. You will have the ability to lead and coordinate multi-disciplinary teams during proposal preparation, working with partners and colleagues in multiple locations. You have experience in and very good understanding of programme design and meeting institutional and corporate donor requirements. You have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. You are capable of building strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders; you are a positive collaborator and a strong team player.

Right to Work in the UK

All applicants must have the legal right to work in the United Kingdom at the time of appointment. Proof of right to work will be required as part of the recruitment process. For more information, please visit theUK Government's guidance on right to work. 

Where you do not have current right to work in the UK, then this will be discussed with you as part of the recruitment process. Please note that not all roles are eligible for sponsorship and further information (should you require sponsorship to work in the UK) on eligibility can be foundhere.

Safeguarding 

CARE International UK has a zero-tolerance approach to any abuse to, sexual harassment of or exploitation of, a vulnerable adult or child by any of our staff, representatives or partners. CARE International UK expects all staff to share this commitment through our Safeguarding Policy (link here) and our Code of Conduct (link here). They are responsible for ensuring they understand and work within the remit of these policies throughout their time at CARE International UK.

Safeguarding our beneficiaries is our top priority in everything we do, including recruitment. All offers of employment at CARE International UK are subject to: 

· Satisfactory references. CARE International UK participates in theInter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme (link here).In line with this Scheme, we willrequest information from successful applicants’ previous employersabout any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment,or incidents under investigationwhen the applicant left employment.

· Appropriate criminal record checks (including a Bridger check, link here).

By submitting an application, the applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures. 

Equality and Diversity

We are committed toEquality and value Diversity. We are aDisability Confident Employerand particularly welcome applications from disabled people. We guarantee interviews to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role (see person specification). If you require the candidate brief or need to submit your application in an alternative format, because of a disability, please do get in touch by sending an email to the HR Team.

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We particularly welcome applications from people of underrepresented backgrounds, including those from Black, Asian and other ethnic minority communities, and individuals who identify as LGBTQ+.

We have a unique and exciting opportunity to join the Shared Interest Foundation team, we are continuing to expand our reach and enhance our impact and are now seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual to provide maternity cover for a 12-month fixed term contract.   Start Date 1st September 2026.

Shared Interest Foundation is a dynamic and mission-driven charity dedicated to the development of sustainable enterprises, empowering women and youth, and building climate resilience in remote communities within Africa and Latin America.

In this role you will support and contribute to the Foundation’s growth by developing and contributing towards the effective delivery of projects in line with the mission and strategy of Shared Interest Foundation.

Responsibilities include: 

• Work with Foundation Manager and Project Officers in regions to develop potential new projects and new partners 

• Responsible for the Grants and Trusts Fundraiser incumbent to ensure the objectives of this role are fulfilled.Support the Grants and Trusts Fundraiser to deliver effective grant management, helping to ensure projects are delivered in accordance with the agreed budget, timeline and project objectives. 

• Provide oversight of the restricted fundraising process and support the Grants and Trusts Fundraiser to research, write and submit accurate and persuasive funding applications.

• Lead on development and submission of high-quality project reports, with support from the Grants and Trusts Fundraiser.

• Maintain and further develop strong partnerships with project partners and key stakeholders.

• Work collaboratively with the Membership and Volunteer Engagement Manager to maximise volunteer support in line with the Foundation’s Strategic Plan. 

• Lead on the provision of project content for marketing and communication materials and work with the Marketing and Communications team to raise awareness of the Foundation through digital platforms and printed materials

• Take an active role in Foundation business planning and budget development 

• Produce appropriate documentation including project status reports and support Foundation Manager to compile internal management and Board reports.

• Provide reports and input as required for communication materials, including QR and Annual Review. 

• Support Foundation KPI monitoring and reporting. 

About you 

You will be an experienced project and fundraising professional with a strong track record in project development, grants and trusts fundraising, and delivering complex programmes from concept through to reporting. You will be an exceptional communicator who can build effective relationships with partners, donors, colleagues and beneficiaries across cultures and time zones, while producing clear, persuasive funding applications and high‑quality project reports. You will be organised, proactive and analytical, confident managing multiple priorities, budgets and deadlines, and comfortable contributing to strategic planning. A commitment to fair trade, international development, and the mission of Shared Interest is essential, along with the ability to work flexibly within a small, collaborative team, as well as providing line management support.A degree and or relevant experience in international development is a must and working knowledge of French or Spanish would be an advantage.

You will have strong social motivation – commitment to, and empathy with, the aims, objectives and values of Shared Interest. 

About Us 

We believe that people are our most valuable asset. We are focussed on colleague development; it is important to us to nurture expertise, talent and passion within the colleague team.

What do you get in return? As well as receiving a competitive annual salary including additional benefits which include,

Pension scheme (up to 9% employer contribution) 

Life assurance (3x salary) and income protection 

Access to a range of high street and online discounts 

Work/Life Balance – Flexible approach to the working day 

A 37.5-hour weekly contract

25 days’ annual leave + bank holidays

Hybrid working (3 days’ home based) 

Newcastle City Centre location for 2 days 

Above statutory family leave entitlement 

Health and Wellbeing 

Access to We Care through Canada Life

We encourage applications from all backgrounds and carry out a fair and transparent process. Recognising there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to recruitment, we’re committed to ensuring every candidate has the opportunity to showcase their full potential throughout the recruitment process. We strive to make our processes as accessible as possible, if there are any ways in which we can provide support or make adjustments, we would love to discuss this with you. 

Who we are

Sabre Education is an international NGO which, since 2004, has been providing children in Ghana with the best possible early childhood education by partnering with government to implement play-based learning at scale. Sabre focuses on:

Influencing early childhood education (ECE) policy & practice.
Training teachers and school officials in quality early childhood education.
Transforming learning environments to facilitate positive play-based learning.
Sabre has directly trained more than 6,000 teachers and over 700 Ghana Education Service officials, transforming the early years education of more than 361,000 children through high-quality play-based learning. Our teacher training model has been successfully piloted and replicated across 17 districts in Ghana, with partners extending its reach to a further 48 districts.

Building on this success, the Ghana Government is now scaling play-based learning to every public kindergarten in the country, with Sabre as a technical assistance partner, training around 29,000 teachers and reaching an estimated 1.2 million children each year.

Sabre’s new 2026–2029 strategy builds on these achievements by expanding its impact to other countries across sub-Saharan Africa, sharing Ghana’s experience of successfully scaling play-based learning nationwide. Alongside this expansion, Sabre will continue its work in Ghana, implementing a bold early childhood education system-strengthening strategy in close partnership with the government and wider sector stakeholders.

About the role

This is a senior strategic position within the organisation, sitting on the senior leadership team, reporting to the CEO and working closely with colleagues across the UK and Ghana.

As the Director of Fundraising and Communications, you will lead on strengthening and building relationships with Sabre’s growing portfolio of key funders, including trusts, foundations, institutional and corporate donors. Working with leadership and the team, you will also deepen the charity’s profile, reputation and brand.

Key responsibilities include:

• Nurture excellent relationships with Sabre’s current donor community.
• Work with the fundraising team proactively to attract, cultivate, secure and steward grant funders.

• Work with the Senior Fundraising Manager to identify, cultivate and secure new institutional multi-year grants.
• Work closely with the CEO and SLT to develop other income streams when strategically beneficial.
• Provide strategic leadership for all of Sabre’s communications, profile-building and marketing agendas.
• Lead, develop and manage the fundraising and communications team of four.
• Contribute to the organisation’s overall strategic mission as a member of the SLT.

Who we are looking for

This is a leadership role for someone with a proven track record as a senior fundraiser with considerable experience in trusts, foundations and institutional funding and team management. Crucially, you will be passionate about our work in early years education and motivated by the opportunity to shape our fundraising and communications work.

We are also seeking someone with:

• Experience developing and implementing a growth fundraising strategy.
• Strong experience writing technical proposals.
• Outstanding leadership, mentoring and team-building abilities.
• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility and dedication.

Sabre Education is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community – a place where individual differences and contributions are truly recognised and valued.

We offer a range of inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement opportunities and other methods to support staff from different backgrounds.

Sabre is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability status.

Fundraising officer

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About the Role

We're looking for an enthusiastic and proactive Fundraising Officer within Sense International to help grow income and build lasting relationships with supporters. This is a permanent, full time position working on a hybrid basis from our London office.

Working closely with the Senior Trusts and Foundations Manager, you will play an important role in delivering fundraising activity across a range of income streams, including trusts and corporate foundations, fundraising events and individual giving.

This is a varied role where no two days are the same. From researching new funding opportunities and writing compelling grant applications to managing fundraising campaigns and stewarding donors, you'll make a direct contribution to helping Sense International reach more children and young people around the world.

Key Responsibilities

Trusts and Corporate Fundraising

• Research and identify new trust and corporate funding opportunities.
• Develop compelling funding applications and proposals.
• Build and manage relationships with trusts, foundations and corporate supporters.
• Deliver excellent stewardship to maximise long-term supporter engagement.

Donor Reporting and Stewardship

• Work with programme colleagues to produce high-quality donor reports.
• Monitor fundraising income, KPIs and donor engagement.
• Maintain accurate donor records and ensure GDPR compliance.
• Deliver an excellent donor experience throughout the supporter journey.

Campaigns and Events

• Lead the delivery of our Big Give campaign.
• Coordinate fundraising events, including marathon runners and new community fundraising initiatives.
• Track fundraising income and work closely with finance and supporter care colleagues.

Collaboration

• Work collaboratively with colleagues across fundraising, programmes, communications and finance.
• Represent Sense International at networking events and supporter meetings.
• Support wider fundraising activity and organisational priorities where required.

About You

The ideal candidate needs to bring:

• Experience in fundraising, communications or marketing.
• Excellent written communication skills, including producing compelling proposals and reports.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience working with CRM systems such as Raiser's Edge, Donorfy or Salesforce.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• An understanding of fundraising regulations and ethical fundraising practice.
• A collaborative approach and the confidence to work with colleagues and supporters at all levels.
• Empathy for the issues affecting disabled people and a commitment to inclusion.

Desirable

• Experience working within an international NGO or global organisation.
• Understanding of disability inclusion or international development.
• Experience developing fundraising budgets or creating branded fundraising materials.

Our Values

Our values shape the way we behave and work alongside disabled people with complex needs to break down barriers:

• We’re creating change
• We’re always learning
• We’re better together

To apply:

Please use the link below to complete your application. Managers will use your application to shortlist candidates for interview; in relation to the Personal Specification. Therefore, it is very important you complete this section thoroughly.  We would recommend that you read the candidate guidelines, job description and person specification (found at the base of this advert) before applying.

Please note to avoid disappointment, we advise you to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close posts at any time.

Sense is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. Therefore, all offers of employment, where appropriate, are subject to a DBS check; level dependent on the nature of the role.

For this role we particularly welcome applications from candidates from underrepresented ethnic minority backgrounds and candidates with disabilities. Sense is committed to equality of opportunity, and to promoting and celebrating the diversity of staff, volunteers and the people we work with. Everyone's contribution is valued and we ensure they're given the opportunity to realise their potential. We welcome applications from talented people from all sections of the community who share our values and belief that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential.

No agency submissions please: any submissions without prior authorisation from the Sense Recruitment Team will be treated as our own and as such no fee will be payable.

The Head of Grants will take a leading role in shaping The Childhood Trust’s grant-making approach. This is both a strategic and practical role - the postholder will manage the full cycle for our existing grant-making (Big Give) campaign and oversee a small team. Working closely with the Director of Programmes and Impact, Chief Executive, Senior Leadership Team and Board, they will use evidence, learning and sector insight to help design and deliver the next phase of The Childhood Trust’s grant-making programme. This is a role for someone who can work independently, take ownership and make things happen. 

The postholder will also use their experience and sector knowledge to recommend and implement new ways of supporting the sector through our new capacity building programme (Thrive Together), ensuring that The Childhood Trust’s grant-making is both innovative and impactful. They will contribute to the development of our youth voice work and ensure that the voices of children and young people are embedded across all aspects of grant-making.

Benefits to working at The Childhood Trust include:

• Competitive holiday package including a day off for your birthday and the days between Christmas and New Year off 

• Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave 

• Flexible working environment 

To read more about the responsibilities in the role, please read the attached job description. 

Interviews will be held on Wednesday 16th September at our office in Victoria. 

We reserve the right to extend the closing date depending on the candidate pool. 

The Southmead Project is seeking an experienced and motivated Fundraiser to support the charity’s long-term financial sustainability.

The postholder will identify, research and secure funding from trusts, foundations, charitable bodies, statutory funders and other appropriate sources. They will lead on developing high-quality, persuasive funding applications and reports that clearly communicate the impact of the Southmead Project’s work and the needs of the people it supports.

Working closely with the CEO, Head of Finance and trustees, the Fundraiser will develop and deliver an annual fundraising plan, maintain a strong funding pipeline, and support the organisation to diversify its income. The role will require excellent writing, research, relationship-building and organisational skills, alongside a strong commitment to the charity’s values and mission.

• Develop an annual fundraising plan, alongside the Head of Finance and CEO.

• Carry out ongoing prospect research to identify new sources of funding from trusts, foundations, charitable bodies, statutory funders and other appropriate sources.

• Maintain a fundraising pipeline, ensuring that opportunities, deadlines, applications and reporting requirements are monitored effectively.

• Build and maintain a database of prospective and current funders, including key contacts, deadlines, funding priorities and application requirements.

• Monitor relevant local, regional and national funding opportunities, including being a sponsored charity at community events.

• Produce funding applications for trusts, charities, foundations and statutory bodies as an ongoing part of the charity’s income generation.

• Analyse data and feedback collected through outcomes processes for report writing.

• Build and maintain positive relationships with funders, partners and relevant stakeholders, including the corporate sector as part of the charity’s income diversification strategy.

• Attend monthly meetings with the Senior Leadership Team and trustee meetings as required.

• To work within the framework, spirit and ethos of the Southmead Project’s Equal Opportunities Policy, and actively engage in promoting the policy within the charity and in all dealings with clients and other agencies.

• To follow the Southmead Project policies, procedures and professional code of conduct as outlined in the Team Handbook.

• All members of staff, paid and unpaid, are required to undergo the   enhanced level of Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Please see job description for full details.

Every week, somewhere in England or Wales, a child experiences something they didn't think was possible. For almost 30 years Panathlon Foundation has created opportunities through inclusive sport for disabled and disadvantaged young people. Demand for our work continues to grow and we're looking for an outstanding Head of Fundraising to help us create opportunities for even more young people. This isn't simply about raising money, it's about creating opportunities.

Role Purpose

To lead Panathlon Foundation's fundraising strategy, securing sustainable income through trusts, foundations, corporate partnerships, individual giving, philanthropy, fundraising events and supporter engagement. 
Working closely with the Chief Executive, Trustees and Strategic Leads, the Head of Fundraising will develop the relationships, opportunities and fundraising culture that enable Panathlon to reach more disabled and disadvantaged young people through inclusive sport.

Why This Role Exists

Panathlon already benefits from committed funders, valued supporters and an experienced bid writer. This role has been created to take fundraising to the next stage of its development by providing strategic leadership, coordinating fundraising activity across the organisation and building sustainable income for the future.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver the fundraising strategy.
• Develop income from trusts and foundations.
• Build corporate fundraising relationships that generate sustainable income.
• Grow individual giving and philanthropy.
• Develop community fundraising and fundraising events.
• Lead supporter stewardship.
• Coordinate fundraising activity across the organisation.
• Manage the specialist bid writer and future fundraising resource.
• Report progress to the CEO and Trustees.

Organisation-wide Fundraising

Chief Executive – Strategic relationships, major donors and key introductions.
Head of Fundraising – Fundraising strategy, income generation, stewardship and coordination.
Strategic Leads – Programme partnerships and identifying funding opportunities.
Bid Writer – Funding applications and grant reporting.
Trustees – Advocacy, introductions and fundraising support.

Person Specification

Successful fundraising experience; strategic thinking; relationship building; communication; leadership; planning; collaborative, authentic, resilient and values-driven.

Three-Year Vision

A mature, coordinated fundraising function with diversified income, stronger supporter relationships and the financial resilience to enable Panathlon to reach significantly more disabled and disadvantaged young people.

Apply with your CV and a covering letter.

In your covering letter, please indicate:

Why you want to work for Panathlon Foundation.

Your most significant fundraising achievement.

How you would help grow Panathlon's fundraising over the next three years.

to https://bit.ly/PanathlonHoF

Remote work with occasional on site meetings also possible.

We are looking for someone who cares deeply about our ambitious plans, and who has the skills to manage large scale programmes, whilst also being able to independently take action to deliver operational tasks. 

Your work will be central to enabling our continued growth, directly supporting the development of strong partner relationships and shaping the experience they have across our programmes, so that they can deliver excellent outcomes for babies, children and young people.

Role Overview

We are looking to appoint three Programme Officers, who will be responsible for supporting programme delivery and programme operations at the Reach Foundation. 

We have 3 vacancies across our portfolios of work:

Role 1: Programme Officer (Leadership)

This includes our x100 programmes across the West, East, Yorkshire and Greater Manchester, our leadership programme with A Million Realities, and newly established place based leadership programmes for heads and executive leaders.

Role 2: Programme Officer (Cradle-to-Career)

This includes our Cradle-to-Career catalyst, foundations and leadership programmes (which are each distinct phases of our Cradle-to-Career core offer), our Accelerator programme, and a number of bespoke Cradle-to-Career catalyst programmes run directly for partner organisations. 

Role 3: Programme Officer (Educational Breakthroughs)

Helping to launch our newest strand of work, developing and growing ‘educational breakthroughs’ that enable all children to enjoy lives of choice and opportunity. This will include delivery of existing elements of our ‘breakthrough portfolio’ (Languages for All, developing mapping/ data tools to support local breakthroughs, re-imagining key stage 3 for Lift Schools) and supporting new clients as we begin partnerships with them. 

Each role has a distinct portfolio of programmes you will support, but the duties, skills and capabilities required for each role are aligned. We expect the three Programme Officers to work together closely to ensure consistency of delivery across our work, to share learning and to develop a community of practice. 

You will work closely with the Directors responsible for each programme, alongside our Events and Operations Officers, who work across all programmes,  to ensure our programmes are planned and delivered to a high standard. 

The role of the Programme Officer has three core areas of responsibility:

1. Programme Planning and Project Management

• Project manage multiple, simultaneous programmes across the portfolio with rigour. Work with other programme managers to embed consistent programme management across our organisation. 

• Work with the Events and Operations Officers to complete the annual calendar-setting process, setting event dates and key programme milestones. Ensure all events are appropriately staffed. 

• Utilise Asana to monitor project milestones, proactively identify off-track delivery risks, and lead status updates during programme meetings to ensure timely intervention.

• Champion the use of HubSpot (CRM) and set up progress dashboards alongside evaluation colleagues.

2. Programme Delivery

• Improve (or establish) processes that ensure that every participant on our programmes has a great experience from the moment they find out about us, to when they exit working with us. 

• Manage the main programme inbox, serving as the responsive, warm, and professional first point of contact for routine enquiries from participants and external partners

• Coordinate regular, high-quality programmatic communications (e.g. programme blasts or event invites) to keep participants informed and engaged throughout the year. You may author these, or work with others to ensure they are circulated in a timely manner.

• Ensure all programmatic data collection is in line with GDPR guidelines.

• Support in programme administration tasks, such as preparing papers for steering group meetings, taking minutes and circulating actions. 

• Actively participate in cross-organisational reviews, sharing delivery insights in order to improve the quality of our work. 

• Programme-Specific Deliverables: 

Participant Recruitment & Onboarding: Lead the end-to-end application and onboarding journey for new programme cohorts, including coordinating assessment or sign up windows, distributing welcome materials, and managing intake data. 

Coaching Offer Management: Act as the end-to-end operational lead for the leadership coaching offer, managing coach-matching logistics, scheduling, and tracking completion rates.

Contract and Agreement Tracking: Administer the distribution and tracking of Service Level Agreements (SLAs), ensuring signed copies are received prior to delivery. 

3. Stakeholder and Relationship Management

• Coordinate the operational onboarding of new bespoke partners, guiding both internal and external senior stakeholders through this initial phase

• Invest deeply in building strong, warm, and respectful relationships with senior external stakeholders across identified bespoke partnerships, acting as a point of contact for any queries and ensuring excellent customer service

• Develop strong relationships internally, particularly with Regional Directors or Breakthrough Project Leads , providing them with regular progress updates, risk assessments, and actionable recommendations ahead of key delivery milestones.

• Actively collaborate with fellow Programme Officers to share operational learnings, standardise delivery templates, and build a supportive internal community of practice.

Please review the attached Job Description for more details.

The Head of Partnerships will play a key role in managing Inter Mediate's relationships with institutional donors, foundations, governments and philanthropic partners. The postholder will coordinate donor engagement across the organisation, oversee grant management and reporting, identify new funding opportunities and support the development of high-quality funding proposals. S/he also leads on our internal quality assurance, research and reporting processes, line managing the Research and Reporting Officer.

Working closely with the senior leadership, programme teams and finance colleagues, you will help ensure that Inter Mediate maintains strong partnerships with its existing funders while expanding its network of supporters. This is a collaborative, externally-facing role suited to someone with strong relationship management skills, excellent organisational ability and experience of securing and managing funding within the international development, peacebuilding or humanitarian sectors.

With at least 7 years' experience in partnerships, fundraising, business development or grant management in the international development, humanitarian or peacebuilding sectors, you will have demonstrable experience managing relationships with institutional donors, foundations and/or HNWIs, and a track record of successful funding proposals and overseeing donor reporting.

You have excellent written communication skills, strong project management skills, and superb interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with proven ability to work collaboratively across teams.

You will ideally have experience working in conflict-affected or politically sensitive contexts, be well-versed in monitoring, evaluation and learning approaches and have working knowledge of grant management systems or CRM platforms.

You are commited to the values of dialogue, conflict resolution and peacebuilding.

About the Foundation

STEPS Rehabilitation Foundation is a charitable foundation based in Sheffield, providing grants to people aged 16 and over following life-changing injuries and illnesses, enabling access to essential equipment, adaptations and support.

The Foundation supports individuals living within the designated grant area shown above.

Our Values

Compassion, empowerment and integrity are at the heart of our Foundation. We are dedicated to helping individuals rebuild their lives after life-changing injuries, who have no other funding options available to them.

Role Overview

The Chief Executive Officer will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Foundation and will report directly to the Chair and the Board of Trustees. The CEO will lead on planning and delivering fundraising, events, marketing, grant processes and future team development.

Marketing, graphic design and financial management support are available from within the STEPS team.

This is a remote working role, though applicants must be a commutable distance from Sheffield and happy to travel in and around the designated grant area when required.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and drive a compelling fundraising and income generation strategy, including exploring novel and commercial routes where appropriate.
• Be the public face and voice of the charity, ensuring messaging is on brand at all times, and securing appropriate media and other opportunities for publicity and raising awareness.
• Work with and listen to individuals and families who are beneficiaries of the Foundation, communicating their needs with clarity and credibility to funders and potential funders and donors.
• Establish a donor stewardship journey and ensure practice follows to meet donor needs.
• Develop and deliver fundraising methods, including but not limited to events, grants, legacies, regular giving and other appropriate methods of fundraising.
• Develop and deliver a social media and marketing plan.
• Develop and propose budgets, presenting to the Board for approval.
• Ensure any grants received are properly reported on and accounted for.
• Ensure data is collected in a way that is legally compliant and allows for impact reporting to funders and wider audiences.
• Work with the Trustees to ensure the Foundation is operating according to its Articles of Association and can demonstrate legal and regulatory compliance.
• Ensure the code of governance is embedded in all practice and seek to be compliant with the Fundraising Regulator.

Person Specification

Essential

• Able to work independently and show strong autonomy and accountability.
• Is a self-starter and can work independently.
• Fundraising experience.
• Marketing and social media skills, to include content creation and delivery for digital platforms.
• Budget setting and management experience.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• A strong track record of revenue generation, fundraising and building sustainable income.
• Strategic leadership, with the ability to contribute to strategic planning.
• Confidence in representing the Foundation externally.
• Experience of public speaking and partnership building.
• Able to work flexibly to meet the needs of the Foundation, with regular travel and in-person presence at events and meetings across the designated grant area, and from time to time further afield in the UK.

Desirable

• Evidence of leadership experience in the charity sector, ideally within a senior fundraising capacity.
• Experience of, directly or indirectly, working within the medico-legal sector.
• Event experience.

The Opportunity

This is a CEO role with scope to shape the next five years. You will work with a committed Board of Trustees and have the opportunity to develop a team. If you are motivated by growth, visibility and making a meaningful difference to the lives of those affected by life-changing injury or illness, you will find this a wonderful opportunity.

Role available for immediate start, depending on the successful candidate's notice period.

STEPS Rehabilitation Foundation is committed to equality of opportunity and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of background.

Community Foundations for Lancashire and Merseyside is a long established Liverpool based charity, that is part of a UK wide network of Foundations, who each offer expertise in their region to deliver funding and support to the local community.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our established finance team, you will be helping to deliver millions of pounds of grants to charities and community groups that provide critical and specialist support to the most vulnerable people across Lanchashire and Merseyside. 

Additionally you will be responsible for all aspects of purchase ledger and will support the Finance Director on a day to day basis, maintaining finance records with a very high degree of accuracy. Whilst your role has a strong emphasis on payments, you may be required to support the team in dealing with recording income too. 

To succeed in this role you need to be thorough with a strong attention to detail. We are looking for someone with a genuine interest in community affairs and being excited by the work we do. Being familiar with Sage 50 and Salesforce is an advantage but not essential.

This is a part time role, 14 hours per week, which is office based, in the centre of Liverpool's commercial district.

What we offer : 

• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part time hours)
• Birthday day off 
• Enhanced pension contributions 
• Healthcare - membership paid to Medicash 
• Life assurance 
• Flexible working is a possiblity 
• Real Living Wage accredited

No agencies please 

Help shape the future of Ocean Literacy. We're looking for a commercially minded Partnerships Manager to grow our portfolio of corporate supporters and trusts while developing new partnerships that generate sustainable income. If you're an experienced relationship-builder who thrives on creating meaningful partnerships and generating income for a cause you care about, we'd love to hear from you.

About Ocean Generation

Ocean Generation is a UNESCO-endorsed Ocean education charity turning Science into Storytelling. We make Ocean Literacy accessible through film, pop-culture, and education programmes that empower practical action. Most people grow up unaware that the Ocean is keeping us all alive: Ocean Generation exists to change that.

Established in 2009 by film producer Jo Ruxton MBE, our award-winning documentary ‘A Plastic Ocean’, was named by Sir David Attenborough as “one of the most important films of our time” and ignited mass public awareness about the impact of plastic pollution. Today, we address a full range of human-made threats impacting the Ocean, with a particular focus on programmes for young people across the world.

Our Ocean Intelligence approach, how we translate complex Ocean science into engaging content through Science and Storytelling, has been endorsed by the Intergovernmental Oceanic Commission of UNESCO as a project under the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development.

Our vision is a world where society understands, values and acts for the Ocean.

Our mission is to improve Ocean Literacy by translating complex science into engaging content, programmes and practical actions.

As our Partnerships Manager, you'll help secure the funding that enables more people around the world to understand, value and act for the Ocean.

Role Summary

This is an exciting opportunity to join a small, ambitious charity where you'll have genuine ownership of a portfolio of corporate partners and trust funders while helping to shape Ocean Generation's fundraising strategy and long-term growth.

Account Management & Stewardship

• Manage and grow a portfolio of corporate partners and selected trusts and foundations, delivering excellent relationship management, stewardship and reporting.
• Prepare and deliver high-quality partnership reports, impact updates and funding reports that demonstrate the value of support and strengthen long-term relationships.
• Act as the Funding Relationship Lead for their portfolio, ensuring reporting commitments, stewardship activity and internal coordination are managed throughout the life of each partnership or grant.
• Identify opportunities to renew, grow and enhance existing partnerships, maximising income and engagement.
• Maintain accurate partnership activity, reporting deadlines and pipeline information within Salesforce, monitor partnership performance, manage the fundraising pipeline, and contribute to income forecasting and pipeline reporting.
• In addition to partnership management responsibilities, manage community fundraising activities and events when required, contributing to the wider fundraising programme.

Business Development & Income Generation

• Develop and secure new corporate partnerships by identifying, cultivating and converting prospective supporters into long-term partners.
• Prepare compelling funding proposals, partnership pitches and applications tailored to corporate and trust funding opportunities.
• Develop attractive ESG partnership opportunities and other funding propositions that align with Ocean Generation's mission and strategic priorities.
• Work closely with the Co-Executive Director (Partnerships) and Philanthropy Lead to identify, develop and secure strategic fundraising opportunities.

Partnership Activation & Organisational Collaboration

• Collaborate with colleagues across the organisation to develop engaging partnership opportunities and ensure the successful delivery of partner benefits.
• Work with the Communications team to create partnership resources, campaigns, newsletters and impact content/case studies that strengthen engagement and increase visibility.
• Ensure fundraising activity complies with charity regulations, fundraising best practice, and Ocean Generation's values and ethical standards.
• Contribute as a proactive member of a small, agile team, supporting colleagues and identifying opportunities to maximise the impact and profile of fundraising activity.

Skills & Experience Required

Essential

• Experience in corporate fundraising, partnerships, business development/sales or account management.
• Proven ability to secure, manage and grow fundraising partnerships to achieve income targets.
• Excellent relationship management, communication and proposal writing skills.
• Strong organisational skills, with experience using a CRM and managing multiple priorities.
• Commercially minded, proactive and able to work independently within a small team.
• Confident interpreting budgets and fundraising performance data.

Desirable

• Some experience working with trusts and foundations and/or major donors.
• Knowledge of ESG, CSR or corporate fundraising partnerships.
• Experience using a fundraising CRM such as Salesforce, Beacon or Raiser's Edge.
• An interest in environmental or conservation issues and a commitment to Ocean Generation's mission.
• Educated to degree level or equivalent professional experience.

What We Offer

• Salary of £30,000–£35,000 per annum, depending on experience.
• A permanent role, full-time (37.5 hours per week), with consideration given to candidates seeking a part-time equivalent over four days.
• A flexible, remote-first working environment, with the freedom to work from anywhere in the UK.
• Core collaboration hours of 10am–4pm, Monday to Thursday, with flexibility over when you work your remaining hours.
• 25 days' annual leave, plus bank holidays (pro rata for part-time employees).
• A workplace pension scheme with automatic enrolment for eligible employees.
• A collaborative, ambitious and purpose-driven team committed to improving Ocean Literacy through science, storytelling and education.
• Opportunities for occasional UK travel to meet colleagues, partners and supporters.

Application Deadline

The closing date for applications is 5pm on Thursday 6 August 2026.

We will review applications as they are received and reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received. Early applications are therefore encouraged.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Ocean Generation is committed to being an inclusive and equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make the application or interview process more accessible, please let us know.

The role will support Just a Drop’s fundraising growth, across a variety of functions and systems, inspiring continued support for our sustainable water, sanitation and hygiene programmes worldwide.

Just a Drop is an international development charity working to bring safe water, sanitation and hygiene education to communities in need, transforming lives.  Our safe water projects have benefitted over 1.9 million people since we began in 1998.

We’re looking for a confident, positive self-starter motivated to take the initiative across a varied and interesting workload. Working in the highly committed and professional Fundraising and Communications team, the Development Officer will provide support to the team and take responsibility for certain areas of work.

The role is an important and valued role within the organisation, which will make a huge impact on our development. Over the past three years, we’ve seen real growth, and forecast further growth in the years to come.

This is a great opportunity at a positive, professional and passionate organisation making a real difference to people’s lives.

Job Description

Develop and take responsibility for proposals to trusts and foundations, with support from the Head of Fundraising and Communications, managing our pipeline and funder records on Salesforce

Provide support for Just a Drop events, particularly our annual Golf Day (September), World Travel Market (November) and Travel United Cup event (May). This includes supporting with event recruitment, liaison and logistics

Support the Business Development Manager in growing Just a Drop’s corporate partnership pipeline across sectors including travel, hospitality, sustainability and responsible business: providing relevant research; supporting outreach; prepare pitches and presentations; and attend meetings where appropriate

Represent Just a Drop at industry events, networking opportunities, conferences and partner events, building relationships with potential supporters, corporate contacts and sector stakeholders

Support the effective management and development of Just a Drop’s Salesforce system (Flow)

Attend occasional evening and out-of-office events where required to support relationship building and charity visibility, acting as an enthusiastic ambassador for Just a Drop’s mission and impact

Provide support across the Just a Drop Fundraising and Communications team, across a range of tasks, helping us to grow our income

Keep up to date with fundraising trends, emerging funding opportunities and sector best practice, sharing ideas that help Just a Drop continue to grow

Any other duties relevant to the role

Person Specification

Skills and abilities:

· Excellent writing skills, with an ability to create compelling proposals and communications

· Ability to research, identify and engage prospective supporters

· Excellent verbal communication skills

· Ability to liaise with a wide variety of stakeholders, with excellent interpersonal skills

· Experience in the charity sector would be beneficial, but is not essential

· Experience using CRM systems such as Salesforce would be desirable

· Experience of using Canva would be desirable

Personal attributes:

· Flexible attitude to working on a variety of projects and different areas

· An ability to use initiative, a self-starter, with a can do attitude and the ability to work independently and as part of a team

· Confidence representing an organisation externally and building professional relationships

· Strong organisational and workload management skills

· Positive and friendly outlook

· Able to undertake occasional travel, with out of hours work 

· Confident

· Motivated

As the Facilities Officer at Southwark Cathedral, you will work as a key part of the Property team – co-responsible for the set-up and maintenance of spaces such as the Cathedral’s conference rooms and for health, safety and security on site. Working closely with the Head of Property, Facilities Manager and other members of the Property team and Verger team, you will be at the forefront of making the Cathedral site safe, tidy, functional and sustainable.

Southwark Cathedral has been a place of Christian worship for over 1400 years. Now it stands on the vibrant and exciting regenerated south bank of the Thames surrounded by cultural venues such as Tate Modern, Shakespeare’s Globe and Borough Market, the offices of major companies as well as schools and diverse residential communities. It is an inclusive Christian community that offers a welcome to all. 

The Cathedral’s mission, ministry and musical tradition are core to its life as a Cathedral and a parish church serving the community. It also relies on the valuable financial contribution made by its income generating activities such as its shop, café, conference rooms, corporate events and concerts. It is a very busy place, attracting 290,000 visitors a year to the Cathedral, its churchyard and medieval herb garden. The Cathedral relies on a small but dedicated team to be inclusive and welcoming to all.

If you have experience of: 

• Working on a busy site
• Maintaining safety to persons and to heritage fabric
• Working with key health and safety considerations in mind

And are: 

• A proactive problem solver, pragmatic and solution orientated
• Committed to continuous organisation improvement and the ability to act as an agent of change
• Understanding of and enthusiastic for the Cathedral’s overall vision and values, including sustainability across the site

 Then we would love to hear from you.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Site and Facilities Assistance 

• General porterage, to include moving and installing of pack-away furniture as required; 
• Shifting of furniture between rooms and storage across site to meet needs of Cathedral; 
• Assistance with delivery of tea, coffee and finger-food refreshments to conference and meeting rooms for internal meetings and external clients. Food & Hygiene Level 2 required (training given); 
• Light cleaning as required, including bin-emptying; 
• Top-up cleaning of toilets and washrooms, to retain fully functioning facilities for conferences, meetings and events; 
• Replenishing washroom supplies, e.g. soap, paper hand towels, toilet roll, etc; 
• Assistance with some high-level housekeeping in the Cathedral church and throughout the site, e.g. heritage cleaning, hanging decorations, lights, etc; 
• Assist Facilities Manager with simple tasks of general building maintenance;
• Maintain tidiness of the cleaning and furniture stores; 
• Remove waste and bulky redundant items from rooms and storage areas for on-site collection; 
• Carry out regular site inspections to ensure that the entire Cathedral precinct is kept free from litter and in good order with signage and barriers correctly placed

Security, Health and Safety

• Remain vigilant at all times for the security of the Cathedral premises; 
• Check that public areas and working areas and practices are kept safe and free from trip, slip and other hazards; 
• Take action when needed to implement emergency procedures; 
• Act as Fire Marshall and Lockdown Marshall (training given); 
• Ensure compliance with relevant Heath and Safety legislation and statutory codes of practice; 
• Liaise with the Property Team and Head Verger over any issues of concern with regard to Health, Safety & Security. 

Conference Rooms 

• Work with Property Team managing the preparation of conference rooms including audio visual equipment requirements; 
• Ensure conference and meeting rooms are set with appropriate furniture and equipment for event or meeting in timely fashion; 
• Manage week-day room-setting according to Cathedral diary and to meet different departments’ event requirements; 
• Provide operational audio-visual support to clients to provide presentation- and meeting-standard IT functions.

Sustainability 

• Assist in the implementation and monitoring of the Cathedral’s energy management and waste strategies including liaising with waste management suppliers, reading utility meters, changing fittings to LED light bulbs;
• Light garden maintenance where required. 

Closing date: 11.59pm on Monday, August 17th

Interviews are planned for Tuesday, September 1st and Wednesday, September 2nd

Southwark Cathedral is committed to being an Equal Opportunities Employer. We believe in promoting and building a diverse and inclusive team, and workplace, culture and governance structures that are welcoming to and respectful of all. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people whatever their ethnicity, background, age, disability, long term condition, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.

 Southwark Cathedral is committed to a culture of safeguarding, especially for children, young people, and vulnerable adults. The Cathedral has adopted the Church of England policy statement ‘Promoting a Safer Church (2017)’; Safeguarding Learning and Development (2024) and the Safer Recruitment and People Management Guidance (2021). Every member of our team is recruited according to these policies and is required to complete safeguarding training.

Appointment to this role is subject to satisfactory references and the right to work in the UK.