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About Malaria No More UK

We exist to end malaria, together. Malaria is preventable and treatable — yet a child still dies every minute from this disease. At Malaria No More UK (MNMUK), we refuse to accept this. Through targeted influencing communications, bold partnerships and political advocacy, we mobilise the leadership, funding and innovation needed to end malaria. We work to protect G7 ODA budgets for malaria and unlock new financing opportunities that accelerate progress toward a malaria-free world.

At a time of uncertainty for international development and malaria financing, this work has never been more vital. The future of the malaria fight is being shaped now — and with the right leadership, creativity and advocacy, we can secure the investment needed to end malaria in our lifetime, saving lives and unlocking billions in shared growth and prosperity

Job summary

The Senior Policy and Research Manager will play a central role in building MNMUK’s advocacy arguments both globally and within the UK. The postholder will lead MNMUK’s flagship research projects, developing and commissioning new research, managing consultants, writing compelling reports and supporting the team with widespread dissemination across donor markets and media.

We are looking for someone who has demonstrable experience of developing, commissioning and interpreting qualitative and quantitative data/research, and who has had experience of working in a team to translate evidence and policy into advocacy arguments and media outputs. We are looking for a confident communicator (especially in written form) with strong project management skills and attention to detail.

Key responsibilities

Research and evidence management

· Lead the development, commissioning and project management of quality research, data and insight projects to build advocacy arguments and drive news media coverage

· Lead on generating evidence, insights and research, including analysis of existing data (evidence reviews/secondary analysis) and primary quantitative/qualitative research

· Drive sustainable, well accepted processes to ensure the organisation uses up to date and accurate statistics and messaging

· Monitor updates in malaria science and research, keeping MNMUK aware of key developments

· Develop subject expertise on malaria, global health research and development and new financing (World Bank IDA, philanthropy, blended finance)

Campaign and media support

· Write compelling reports, briefings and inquiry submissions for politicians and policymakers, and work with colleagues to provide support on similar documents.

· Work closely with the media team to develop the content needed to deliver supportive news coverage (both in the UK and globally)

· Support the development of policy and campaign propositions across our MNMUK’ work (including innovation/science of malaria tools and financing opportunities for global health)

· Present policy arguments and findings for internal and external audiences in a clear and compelling way

Partner relationship management

· Develop and manage relationships with key partners in the fields of scientific research e.g. LSHTM and global health bodies e.g. Gavi, the vaccine alliance

· Occasional travel may be required to Africa and/ or Europe, sometimes at short notice.

Qualifications, skills and experience

Essential

Experience

· Significant experience of using policy and research to drive advocacy, policy or communication strategies and campaigns (globally or within the UK)

· Significant experience of developing /commissioning research and managing consultants

· Significant experience of supporting the development of impactful news media products (including media stories and press trips)

· Experience writing reports, briefings and consultation responses for political audiences

· Evidence of successful relationship building and partnership working

· Strong project management and organisational skills

Knowledge

· Understanding of key international development issues and debates

· Knowledge of relevant research methods and how to apply them

Skills

· Strong quantitative and qualitative data analysis skills

· Strong copywriting skills – able to translate complex content into language the public and media can be motivated by

· Stakeholder management and relationship building skills

· Attention to detail

Desirable

· Experience working on malaria or global health

· Academic background in international development / global health / malaria or a related field

· Experience working in matrixed or cross-functional organisational structures

· Knowledge of World Bank financing structures

· Knowledge of AI tools for research processes

· Experience of working with a range of senior stakeholders

What we offer

· A collaborative, creative and mission-driven team culture

· Hybrid working

· 10% employer pension contribution

· 28 days holiday plus bank holidays and organisation-wide closure over the Christmas period to ensure everyone enjoys a meaningful break

· Opportunities for learning and development

Team: Philanthropy & Partnerships

Location: Remotely in the UK with some travel for meetings and events

Work pattern: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Salary: Up to £49,149.84 per annum

Contract: Permanent

We are the UK’s largest cat welfare charity. All over the country, our passionate employees, volunteers and supporters are using their kindness and expertise to make life better for millions of cats and the people who care for them. Will you join us and make a better life for cats?

Responsibilities of our Philanthropy Manager:

• The Philanthropy Manager role sits within the Philanthropy team (part of a wider Philanthropy & Partnerships function) that seeks to identify, engage, secure support from and steward high value supporters.
• The team manages a significant portfolio and has ambitious growth targets, and this role will play a key part in growing the number and overall value of supporters. 

About the Philanthropy & Partnerships team:

• Philanthropy and Partnerships are a dedicated and motivated team who all believe strongly in our mission and values. We have ambitious growth plans with a large focus on growing and diversifying our pipeline
• We have a team of 21

What we’re looking for in our Philanthropy Manager:

• Identifying and cultivating relationships with high value prospects, either individual or Charitable Trusts and Foundations, and securing significant gifts
• High value donor stewardship and relationship development
• Developing and communicating high value funding propositions and products
• Line management experience
• Writing compelling cases for support and applications
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively and passionately

What we can offer you:

• range of health benefits
• 26 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
• Salary Finance, which empowers you to take control of your financial wellbeing
• and much more, which you can learn about

Interested? Here’s how to apply:

Application closing date: 7th June 2026

Virtual interview date: 15th & 16th June 2026

Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. Please note, applications received after the closing date may not be responded to.

If you’re enthusiastic about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway and demonstrate how your experience is transferrable.  You may be just the right candidate. 

If successful, your recruitment journey will include:

1. Anonymised application form

2. Virtual interview via Microsoft Teams

3. Final stage informal discussion

Please note, the process may change slightly dependent on application numbers. We will inform you of any relevant changes.

Please email [email protected] if you require any adjustments to be made for you to complete your application or to participate in the recruitment journey.

Fundraising Manager 

Location: Home-based, with regular travel across the Thames Valley region 

Salary: c.£38,000 per annum (pro rata if part-time) 

Reports to: Chief Executive Officer 

This role is offered on a full-time basis (37 hours per week), although flexible and part-time working arrangements will be considered for the right candidate.

Purpose: 

Ways Into Work is seeking a proactive and relationship-focused fundraiser to lead and develop income generation across the charity. 

As the charity’s sole fundraising professional, you will play a key role in shaping and delivering a sustainable fundraising strategy, with a particular focus on developing and growing corporate partnerships and business support across the Thames Valley region. 

Alongside corporate fundraising, you will identify and secure support from trusts and foundations, community organisations and individual supporters where appropriate. 

Key Responsibilities:

Corporate Partnerships & Business Development 

- Lead on developing and growing corporate partnerships and sponsorship opportunities. 

- Identify, research and approach prospective corporate supporters. 

- Build and steward long-term relationships with corporate partners. 

- Develop relationships with community groups to encourage fundraising support. 

Trusts & Foundations:

- Research and identify funding opportunities. 

- Write compelling funding applications and reports. 

- Work with colleagues to gather project information to support applications. 

Fundraising Strategy & Income Development:

- Develop and implement a fundraising plan. 

- Diversify income streams. 

- Monitor performance and report to leadership. 

Communications & Supporter Engagement: 

- Support fundraising campaigns and communications. 

- Share impact stories and case studies. 

- Represent the charity at events. 

Fundraising Operations:

- Maintain accurate donor records. 

- Ensure timely acknowledgement of supporters. 

- Support fundraising systems and processes. 

Governance and Compliance:

- Ensure all fundraising activity is ethical and compliant. 

Person Specification:

Essential Skills & Experience 

- Experience in fundraising or partnerships. 

- Strong relationship-building ability. 

- Excellent communication skills. 

- Strong organisational skills. 

- Experience working to targets. 

- Confidence networking externally. 

- Good IT skills and record keeping. 

- Commitment to the mission of Ways Into Work. 

- Full UK driving licence. 

Desirable 

- Experience in corporate partnerships. 

- Experience writing trust applications. 

- Knowledge of CRM systems. 

- Experience in a small charity environment. 

(We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications)

Ways into Work are committed to safeguarding all clients and staff. We adhere to all local and national policies aimed at promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. Offer of employment is subject to a successful Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS).

Shape the future of our services and build partnerships that change lives.

Do you want to play a key role in growing a national charity and strengthening the services we deliver to families across the UK?

At HENRY, we support babies and young children to get the best start in life - creating lasting change for families, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds. We are innovative, award-winning, and ambitious, and we are now looking for a Business Development Manager to help drive our next phase of growth.

About the Role

As Business Development Manager, you will play a central role in shaping how HENRY grows and delivers its services nationally. You will lead on developing our business offer, managing contracts and licences, and building strong, lasting relationships with commissioners and partners.

This is a strategic and hands-on role, giving you ownership of the full contract lifecycle - from developing compelling offers to negotiating, managing, and renewing agreements. You will work closely with the CEO and senior colleagues, helping to strengthen our income streams and ensure we continue delivering meaningful impact for families.

This is a rare opportunity to take on a strategic Business Development role on a part-time (0.6 FTE) basis, offering flexibility alongside meaningful responsibility.

About the Team

You will join our Business Development team, supporting income growth and ensuring contract compliance to enable the continued scale of our charitable work. You will be line managed by the CEO and work closely with colleagues across Business Development, Family Support and Training teams.

Key Responsibilities

This role holds responsibility for:

1. Business Offer Development for HENRY

• With colleagues in Business Development, ensure HENRY has a clear, costed and attractive offer for localities wanting to deliver HENRY in partnership.
• Lead an annual review of costs and prices of our training, programmes and licensing to remain cost-effective, competitive and value for money.
• As part of Business Development team, work with team members and Finance to ensure timely and clear understanding of income through license fees, training commissions and resource sales.
• Remain abreast of the needs of commissioners to ensure HENRY remains agile and relevant in its offer in supporting babies, children and families lead healthy, happy lives.
• Work with colleagues in Development to help plan training and development needs as appropriate.

2. Contract Development, Management and Compliance

• Oversee the full lifecycle of contracts and licenses, from drafting and negotiation to execution and renewal in line with legal, regulatory and organisational policies.
• Take responsibility for establishing contracts when a new local area is onboarded, working closely with the other Business Development Manager and CEO.
• Ensure data sharing agreements are in place, reviewed and adhered to, working closely with the data protection leads.
• Manage ongoing relationships, additional services (such as training commissions) and renewal discussions with existing HENRY areas, monitoring compliance with contractual obligations and taking appropriate action where commitments are not being met.
• Collaborate with local Service Managers and National Family Support Lead in direct delivery areas to manage commissioner relationships and ensure service commitments are met and proactively identifying opportunities for contract extensions or expanded services.
• Review and analyse contracts to identify risks, opportunities and improvements.
• Work with colleagues in Family Support and Data and Evaluation Team to ensure reporting is timely, accurate and aligned with contractual obligations.

3. Organisational Support and Alignment

• Maintain organised and accessible records of all contracts, amendments and key dates.
• Provide guidance, advice and training to staff on contract-related issues, interpretation and compliance, promoting consistent and confident practice across HENRY.
• Work closely with Finance, Training and Development teams to ensure contracts align with budgetary and service delivery requirements.
• Contribute to the development of organisational policies and procedures relating to contract management.

4. Attitudes, Behaviour and Values

• Build respectful relationships, understanding the impact of your behaviour on others and being willing to adapt it when necessary.
• Work effectively as a member of the team by consulting and sharing information with colleagues, managing your time to meet deadlines and preparing for meetings.
• Maintain clear and accurate records.
• Communicate effectively with partners and stakeholders at all levels.
• Comply with all organisational policies and procedures.
• Model HENRY values.
• Support own development through on-going reading, research and supervision.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential:

• Relevant degree or proven experience 

Experience

Essential:

• Experience in contract management, including drafting, negotiation, and compliance monitoring ideally with experience of local authority commissioning
• Experience in Business Development. This might be from industry, fundraising or social enterprise
• Proven ability to build and maintain effective relationships with commissioners, partners, and internal stakeholders 

Desirable:

• Experience of service development and/or delivery within health, social, education settings
• Experience supporting senior staff in contractual or partnership discussions

Knowledge

Essential:

• Awareness of contract law and familiarity with legal and regulatory frameworks relevant to service delivery
• Costing and pricing for business development 

Desirable:

• Knowledge of safeguarding, data protection, and other relevant compliance frameworks 

Skills and attitudes

Essential:

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple contracts and deadlines
• Analytical skills to assess risks and opportunities within contracts
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and influencing skills
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy in documentation and record-keeping
• Proactive, with the ability to anticipate issues and propose solutions
• Confident decision-maker with sound judgement and integrity 
• Collaborative and approachable, able to support colleagues across different functions
• Resilient and adaptable in managing complex negotiations and competing priorities 
• Committed to HENRY's mission and values, with a focus on achieving positive outcomes for families 
• Confidence with digital and technology in day to day work 

Salary & Benefits

• Salary: £35,603.82 FTE (£21,362.29 pro rata)
• 30 days annual leave + bank holidays (pro rata 18 days)
• Enhanced sick pay and parental leave
• Pension with up to 6% employer contribution
• Hybrid working with flexible hours (8am–6pm)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Opportunity for pay progression

Additional Information

• Location: Hybrid, with 1–2 days per month in Eynsham
• Hours: 22.5 per week (0.6 FTE)
• Closing date: 9am Monday 1st June
• Interviews: Wednesday 9 June at our Eynsham office
• DBS check required

Job Title:                   Product Manager 

Reporting To:           Senior Product Manager  

Salary Range:        £32,000 - £35,000

Contract Type:       Permanent 

Location:               Hybrid with onsite presence in London or Sheffield 

Working days/hours per week:35 hours per week, Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm

Our Vision: A UK where “No good food goes to waste”. 

The Felix Project and FareShare have recently merged to form the UK's largest food redistribution charity. Its vision is a UK where good food is never wasted, and nobody goes hungry.

The organisation rescues high quality edible surplus food, from across the food industry and gets it to over 8,000 organisations across the UK who are working to strengthen communities and improve lives.

The charity manages seven depots across London, Suffolk, Merseyside and Hampshire and works with 16 network partners who operate a further 26 regional depots across the UK.

Over the next year our ambition is to rescue enough food nationally to provide nearly 200 million meals, turning an environmental problem into social good with measurable impact for people, planet, and the economy.

Purpose of the Job 

Responsible for overseeing the development of our product while ensuring its technical feasibility and alignment with organisational goals. Through close collaboration with third party tech providers, product excellence is driven to ensure the platforms continue to meet the needs and challenges of the FSGo programme management team. 

Duties & Responsibilities 

• Lead the relationship and governance with key stakeholders in third party tech providers, ensuring ways of working are effective and drive continuous improvements of the service 
• Engage with and understand third party tech provider structure and processes to ensure continuous updated knowledge regarding current projects and product developments, to effectively contribute and collate feedback in a timely manner
• Influence both internal and external stakeholders on priority areas of development, based on evidence, to inform meaningful improvements 
• Collaborate and coordinate key internal stakeholders on the product deployment plan to ensure that proposed changes to the platform are tested, understood and communicated appropriately 
• Lead a range of internal ‘tech-facing’ projects, which will further enhance platform usage and experience through the delivery of continuous improvements and enhancements to meet the future requirements of the organisation
• Creation and maintenance of product documentation and training material regarding product features and usage
• Identify potential risks during development process and work proactively to address them 

Recruitment Timeline

We reserve the right to close advertisements early and we might assess candidates and arranging interviews as applications comes in, so please apply as soon as possible, to avoid missing out on this opportunity. 

Due to the anticipated large number of applicants, if you do not hear from us within four weeks of your application, we regret to inform you that your application has been unsuccessful. Consequently, will not be able to provide feedback. 

Dog Aid Scotland

Dog Aid Scotland is celebrating its 70th anniversary of creating and protecting loving homes across Scotland. The charity helps keep dogs with their owners whenever possible and when that’s not possible, we find dogs new homes, giving them hope for a future.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a long standing charity entering a period of growth and investment with a focus on helping many more dogs and their owners. The charity will look to increase the scale of its work, significantly increasing awareness of the importance and impact of Dog Aid Scotland while ensuring financial sustainability through fundraising and income diversification.

The Role 

The Finance Manager will have responsibility for and oversight of the financial management within Dog Aid Scotland, reporting directly to the Chief Executive. This will include day to day financial functions across the charity, working closely across the small but dedicated team, to ensure the organisation operates effectively and sustainably. The role will support the charities strategic objectives including long term financial sustainability and ensuring compliance with charity governance standards.

This is a part time role working as part of a small, dedicated team who aim to create happy homes for dogs across Scotland. Although it will be expected to be in the office each week, some hybrid working will be available. 

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic finance and business leadership, responsible for all of charities accounts and financial processes
• Financial planning and budgeting, including putting together budgets, producing forecasts and management accounts
• Working closely with CEO on long term financial planning that aligns and enables wider charity strategy
• Compliance, systems and controls, including oversight of Xero accounting system and ensuring compliance with charity financial regulations

For more information and how to apply please see Job Pack 

At Book Aid International we share the power of books and help build a more equal future.

Every year we work with our partners worldwide to provide over one million brand-new books which support or establish libraries in communities where people would otherwise have few opportunities to read.

We are now seeking a temporary experienced CRM Project Manager to play a pivotal role in strengthening our operations.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead a focused, high-impact project that will shape the way we capture, manage and utilise information across multiple teams. Working closely with colleagues across the organisation, you will lead a full discovery and selection process for a new Customer Relationship Management system, ensuring it meets both our operational needs and long-term strategic ambitions.

Reporting to the Head of Programmes & Partnerships, you will take ownership of the project from the outset - defining scope and success criteria, mapping current processes, identifying opportunities for improvement and translating organisational needs into clear functional and technical requirements. You will research and evaluate CRM solutions suitable for the charity sector, coordinate supplier demonstrations and guide internal stakeholders through a robust and informed decision-making process.

This role is ideal for someone who combines strong project management expertise with a deep understanding of CRM systems and the not-for-profit environment. You’ll bring a sharp analytical mindset, excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills (including with colleagues who do not have a technical background), and the confidence to lead workshops, challenge assumptions and drive clarity from complexity.

If you are a detail-oriented, inquisitive project manager with experience delivering a range of CRM or systems discovery projects, particularly within the charity sector, we’d love to hear from you.

Children on the Edge is seeking a proactive Partnerships Manager to drive our grant-funding strategy in a fast-evolving sector. If you’re an experienced relationship-builder who thrives in an agile environment and is passionate about demonstrating real-world impact through local ownership, we’d love to have you on our team.
 

Prospecting
● Identify and evaluate potential funding opportunities from UK and overseas foundations and grant makers. 
● Work with the Chief Operating Officer (COO) to develop a pipeline of potential support.
● Develop strategic approaches to new funders.

Writing Applications and Proposals
● Proactively gather information from the Children on the Edge team to develop compelling proposals and budgets for funders. 
● Communicate Children on the Edge’s values and distinctives.
 

Reporting
● Proactively feed into the wider fundraising team’s collaboration to ensure we can provide all information required by funders.
● Craft tailored narrative and financial reports that demonstrate impact.
● Support the COO as required in reporting to larger Grants and HNW partnerships. 

Building Relationships
● Cultivate a portfolio of existing, lapsed and new funders.
● Represent Children on the Edge externally to build a network of prospects and support engagement events and activities as needed.
 

Management & Planning
● Acknowledge donations promptly; tracking donor communication in Salesforce.
● Use Salesforce to record and report on prospecting, applications and income. 
● Follow best fundraising regulations practice and comply with relevant legislation.

Working alongside the other Finance Manager (job-share partner) and the Co-Director, this role is responsible for ensuring the charity’s finances are effectively managed and that financial records are accurate and up-to-date. The postholder will collaborate closely with their job-share counterpart; together, they will be jointly accountable for the smooth operation of the organisation’s financial systems, while maintaining clearly defined areas of responsibility.

This role has a primary focus on the operational delivery of finance functions, including day-to-day processing and book-keeping related to income. It will ensure robust financial controls, accurate record-keeping, and efficient financial processes, supporting Women for Refugee Women to operate effectively and maintain strong financial discipline. 

Location: Old Street, London (Hybrid) * Please note that we are based in a women-only building. 

Accountable to: Co-Director 

Salary and hours: £44,289 - £49,339 pro rata (dependent on experience), 21 hours per week, plus benefits 

Length of contract: Permanent 

Purpose of the role: Working alongside the other Finance Manager (job-share partner) and the Co-Director, this role is responsible for ensuring the charity’s finances are effectively managed and that financial records are accurate and up-to-date. The postholder will collaborate closely with their job-share counterpart; together, they will be jointly accountable for the smooth operation of the organisation’s financial systems, while maintaining clearly defined areas of responsibility.

This role has a primary focus on the operational delivery of finance functions, including day-to-day processing and book-keeping related to income. It will ensure robust financial controls, accurate record-keeping, and efficient financial processes, supporting Women for Refugee Women to operate effectively and maintain strong financial discipline. 

Key responsibilities

Finance Administration 

• Together with the Finance Manager (Strategic) and the Co-Director, ensure that the charity’s finances are well managed and accounts are kept up to date. 

• Maintain overall responsibility for accounts receivable, and support the Finance Manager (Strategic) with accounts payable.

• Working together with the Finance Manager (Strategic), ensure all income and expenditure is entered onto the electronic book-keeping system (currently Quickbooks) accurately and in a timely manner, and assigned to relevant funds in accordance with funders’ requirements and restrictions.

• Ensure all donation details are correctly entered into the Donorfy fundraising database. 

• Ensure imported data in the accounting systems reconciles accurately with recorded transactions, and produce bank reconciliations as needed. 

Finance Management 

• Implement and monitor day-to-day financial controls, ensuring all processes meet audit and internal control standards. Ensure proper document storage, coding and audit trails for all transactions. 

• Support the Finance Manager (Strategic) in reviewing and updating operational finance procedures and ensuring organisation-wide compliance. 

• Working closely with the Finance Manager (Strategic) and the Co-Director, support improvements to finance systems and workflows. 

• Act as a bank signatory where appropriate.

Income Management 

• Ensure that all grants and other income due to the charity are received and managed in line with funder conditions and restrictions. 

• Issue and track invoices to ensure all income owed to the charity is collected promptly. 

• Ensure all cheques / cash income received is deposited into the current account in a timely manner. 

• Support fundraising and individual giving colleagues by providing accurate, timely financial information on a weekly basis to strengthen donor stewardship and reporting. 

• Maintain accurate records of gift aid declarations made. Prepare and submit regular Gift Aid claims to maximise eligible income. 

• Maintain accurate records of gift-in-kind and pro bono donations, organisational assets and restricted funds. 

• Ensure all income is recorded consistently across both the financial system and the fundraising database, working closely with the Individual Giving Manager to ensure alignment and information flow. 

Operational Reporting & Support 

• Provide financial administration support across the organisation, including for delivery teams and fundraising colleagues. 

• Work closely with the Finance Manager (Strategic) to ensure accurate information flows between operational processing and financial planning/reporting. 

• Provide responsive support to staff, helping them navigate finance processes confidently and consistently. 

• Support the Finance Manager (Strategic) to prepare quarterly financial updates and Management accounts, as well as annual financial statements. 

• Support the Finance Manager (Strategic) and Co-Director with payroll, pension reports and human resources management when required. 

• Attend the quarterly Finance & HR committee meetings and contribute to preparing papers as needed. 

General 

• Undertake any other duties commensurate with the post.

• Support wider organisational activities as needed, including on occasion in the evenings or at weekends. 

• Meet regularly for line management, supervision and appraisal with the Co-Director. 

• Identify own training needs and undertake relevant training and development, approved by the Co-Director. 

We have an exciting opportunity for a strategic, collaborative programme manager to help shape and deliver work that improves the lives of people affected by diabetes.

In this dynamic role, you’ll be at the forefront of turning our organisational strategy into action. You’ll need to work proactively across teams to coordinate complex programmes, bring clarity to priorities, and ensure our ambitions translate into meaningful outcomes. This is a role where big‑picture thinking meets practical delivery.

We’re looking for someone who can inspire and collaborate, building strong, positive relationships with colleagues and stakeholders at all levels. You’ll be confident working with complexity, comfortable navigating ambiguity, and skilled at bringing people together around shared goals.

Join us and be part of something truly transformative. Together, we can change lives for people with and at risk of diabetes and help achieve a world where diabetes can do no harm.

We are looking for a warm, organised and proactive Membership and Individual Giving Manager to help us deepen relationships with our members and supporters.

EDS UK is the leading UK charity dedicated to supporting people living with Ehlers-Danlos syndromes (EDS) and hypermobility spectrum disorders (HSD). We provide trusted information, community connection and advocacy, for better recognition, diagnosis and care. Our members and supporters are at the heart of everything we do.

This role is central to building a sustainable income base that allows EDS UK to continue providing vital support, information and advocacy for people living with EDS and HSD.

As part of a small team, you’ll enjoy a varied role that blends hands-on delivery with strategic thinking. You’ll lead our membership scheme, grow regular giving, and ensure every supporter feels valued, understood and connected to our mission. You’ll bring empathy, clarity and creativity to supporter communications, recognising the diverse needs of our community.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to make a tangible difference every day and help shape the future of EDS UK’s supporter experience.

We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Fundraising Development Manager to join the Bright Shadow team at a pivotal moment for our charity.

Responsible for developing and delivering Bright Shadow’s long-term income strategy, you will play an important role at the heart of our organisation. As well as managing our funding pipeline and relationships with funders and donors, you will build a diverse and sustainable funding portfolio to support our ambitious creative programme for people living with and affected by dementia.

Why this role?

Bright Shadow has secured funding for this new position for the next three years, and we’re looking for someone to join our team at a pivotal moment. Our award-winning Zest programme is expanding in autumn 2026, we’re building our Dementia Arts Quality Framework, and we’re continuing to expand our capacity to co-create projects thanks to our Campfire Conversations and Open Forums.

Our team is small but mighty, including our fantastic inclusive board of trustees, two of whom live with dementia. We know we need to add an experienced fundraising manager to our team to help us build our community of support. Could that be you?

About the role

Working closely with the Chief Executive and Board of Trustees, you will:

• Develop and implement a long-term fundraising strategy
• Build and manage a strong funding pipeline across trusts and foundations, individuals, corporates, commissioning and earned income
• Write compelling funding applications and reports
• Develop new income streams and partnerships
• Steward relationships with funders, donors and key stakeholders
• Ensure robust systems for tracking income, reporting and compliance

This role combines strategy, relationship-building and hands-on delivery, and will play a central role in shaping Bright Shadow’s future.

About us

Founded in 2009, at Bright Shadow we do dementia differently. Serving Kent and Medway, we make ambitious, enriching, joyful experiences that use the power of the arts and creativity to enable people living with dementia – and those who give care – to live happy, healthy lives.

We understand the impact of a diagnosis, yet our work fosters positivity: focusing on what we can do, not what we can’t. People with dementia, family members, expert artists and other professionals are all part of co-creating our high quality artistic work.

Our trademark Zest groups, wider creative programme, and our training and resources for organisations seeking to be dementia inclusive, are all rooted in our passionate belief in authentic relationship-centred care.

About you

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has a strong track record of securing income from multiple sources
• Is an excellent writer and communicator
• Can think strategically while delivering day-to-day fundraising activity
• Is highly organised, proactive and able to manage competing priorities
• Builds strong relationships and works collaboratively
• Is passionate about creativity, community and living well with dementia

Experience in digital fundraising, commissioning or the arts/health sector would be an advantage.

Role details

Post reports to: Chief Executive

Post works alongside: Chief Executive, Director of Creative Research

Hours: 0.6 FTE – 3 days (21 hours) per week. Working pattern negotiable. Occasionally, flexibility may be required to ensure duties are delivered to a high standard and within deadlines (3 days per week)

Location: Remote, with some travel for meetings required.

Salary: £38,000 FTE (£22,800 pro rata)

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At Age UK, effective governance is key to delivering our mission and supporting older people. We are looking for a Senior Governance Manager to play a pivotal role supporting our most senior Boards and Committees, ensuring robust governance, regulatory compliance, and strategic alignment.

The Senior Governance Manager is a key role managing and providing all aspects of the governance and secretariat service relevant to the most senior Boards and Committees within the Age UK Group and deputising for the Head of Governance and Legal with respect to duties as Company Secretary.

The role manages a team of 4 Executive Assistant and Governance Officers and 1 Executive Assistant (Chair/CEO) and the ability to line manage this team throughout the Board and Committee governance cycle and on individual projects / tasks, while also providing consistent executive services is key.

This is a very visible role working closely with Trustees and Directors as well as the most senior staff within the Charity, providing advice and support.

The post holder will lead projects, anticipate future governance matters and proactively tackle issues, with the ability to prioritise and manage many projects and activities in a busy environment. Please see role description for all responsibilities.

We operate a hybrid working model. We offer flexibility on working from home but require the applicant to be in our central London office approximately 4 times per month, in line with meeting schedules. Travel costs to the London office are the responsibility of the postholder and are not covered by the charity.

Age UK internal grade: 4L

Must haves:

The below competencies will be assessed at the indicated stage of the recruitment process: Application = A, Interview = I, Test = T, Presentation = P

Experience
* Experience of provision of secretariat services; servicing senior level Boards and Committees A, I
* Experience of charity governance in a large and complex charity structure, including experience of establishing and maintaining governance policies and procedures A, I
* Experience of corporate governance A, I
* Line management experience A, I

Skills and Knowledge
* High level of written English A, T, P
* Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate at all levels and to tailor communications to different audiences A, I, T, P
* Strong presentation, negotiation and interpersonal skills I
* Experience of or aptitude to explore how technology and the use of AI can transform the team's work I
* A good eye for detail A, I
* Proactive and able to work both individually and as a team. I
* Sound judgement with good problem-solving abilities I
* Highly organised, able to meet deadlines and manage / prioritise workflow A, I

Personal attributes
* Confident and able to take decisions I
* Personable and able to build good relationships quickly I
* Flexible and able to work in a changing and fast-moving environment I
* Discreet and comfortable with holding confidential information I

Great to Have's:
The below competencies will be assessed at the indicated stage of the recruitment process:
Application = A, Interview = I, Test = T, Presentation = P

* Experience / understanding of working within a financial service regulated environment. A, I

What we offer in return

• Competitive salary, 26 days annual leave + bank holidays + annual leave purchase scheme
• Excellent pension scheme, life assurance, Health cashback plan and EAP
• Car Benefit Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and Season Ticket Loan
• Techscheme - buy any tech from Apple or Currys, up to £1000, and spread the cost over 12 months, interest free
• Blue Light Card Scheme
• You Did It Awards - recognition awards from £100-250
• Many additional benefits

Additional Information

Supporting statements and anonymisation

Candidates are expected to provide a supporting statement that explains how they meet the competencies annotated with an 'A' in the job description, to assess suitability for the position. Age UK acknowledges and accepts that AI may be used to support the application; we do expect candidates to personalise experience, knowledge and skills and failure to do so, may result in your application being rejected.

Please submit a Word version of your CV as it will be anonymised by our recruitment system when you apply for a role. Our system is unable to anonymise supporting statements and heavily formatted CVs. Please could you remove any personal information including your name before you upload to support our inclusive recruitment process. All equalities monitoring information is also anonymised and not shared with the hiring panel. Your name and address will only be known to us if invited for interview.

Equal opportunities & Disability Confident Scheme

Age UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. Age UK is a Disability Confident Scheme employer. Due to high numbers of applications received, Age UK reserves the right to limit the overall number of interviews offered, and therefore, it may not always be practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled people that meet the minimum criteria for the job.

Reasonable adjustments

Disabled job seekers can access reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. All requests for reasonable adjustments are considered on a case-by-case basis, in collaboration with the disabled job seeker to best meet their needs, by contacting the Recruitment Team. Disability disclosures will be kept confidential and only shared on a need-to-know basis to support the implementation of adjustments. Disclosures will not be used to inform hiring decisions.

Age UK is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children, from abuse and neglect. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment.

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert at any time.

Age UK politely requests no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales. We do not accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

For a full list of benefits please visit our website.

Are you an experienced, skilled and passionate fundraiser, able to write compelling proposals and applications for trusts and major donors? Can you inspire and persuade both existing and potential key supporters to partner with Church Mission society and bolster our mission with significant financial support – to help people at the edges discover and follow Jesus?  

Ø  Permanent, 35 hours per week.

Ø  Hybrid working – approximately two days a week at CMS House, Oxford.

Ø  Starting salary of £35,750 1 FTE, with a generous pension contribution: up to 10 per cent employer contribution on annual salary. Incremental increases to salaries are applied annually.

Ø  CMS offers 36 days of annual leave (including bank holidays) as well as enhanced paid sickness, maternity, paternity and adoption leave

Ø  CMS supports the mental wellbeing of its employees and offers a generous rewards and wellbeing package, including:

· Access to 24/7 employee assistance programme with qualified counsellors.

· Regular wellbeing coffee mornings.

· Support on menopause for women.

· Up to three volunteer days per annum.

· Up to three family emergency leave days per annum.

· Retreats and resources for prayer life.

We welcome applications from everyone. We particularly welcome applications from individuals from minority groups as they are currently underrepresented within our organisation at this level. All appointments are made on merit of skill, experience and potential as set out in the job description and person specification.

Your role

We are looking for a proactive and talented individual who has demonstrable experience of working in trust fundraising, and who can build rapport and meaningful relationships with key trustees and major donors. Writing and submitting applications and proposals to trusts will be the core focus of your role, with a view to securing sizeable donations for the work of CMS. You will also have a small caseload of existing individual major donors and small family trusts to both retain and grow their financial giving. You will have outstanding relationship building skills and an ability to establish rapport quickly with existing and prospective trusts and major donors. You will be a confident and able communicator across a variety of media, including written correspondence, telephone, online and in-person face-to-face meetings.  You will be able to demonstrate a strong ability to cultivate existing trust and major donor relationships (or equivalent customer / sales or account management roles) as well as experience of having implemented acquisition strategies in order to grow income through significant major gifts.

The organisation you’ll be joining

Church Mission Society is comprised of people who are passionate about mission and fired up about helping people follow Jesus. For over 200 years CMS has been at the forefront of global mission, living out the gospel of Jesus, seeing lives changed and communities transformed. If you join CMS, you will find an organisation that has been reinvigorated with a fresh vision to make disciples of Jesus among people at the edges, both in the UK and around the world.

What you’ll need to succeed

We are looking for a seasoned and skilled fundraiser who has been successfully working in a trust and major donor environment or equivalent customer facing role (sales / account management), with evidence of retaining and growing an existing caseload of supporters to secure new and significant income to support the charity’s work. You will have solid experience of effectively working across multiple teams and collaborating with others. You will possess the excellent written skills needed to craft successful applications to trusts and major donors, and have a keen eye on the detail. Additionally, excellent database and administrative knowledge are essential.

It is a requirement for this post holder to be a committed and practising Christian as well as committed to CMS’s values and aims.

Further details can be found in the job description and person specification available to download on the CMS website.

Our commitment to you

Our core values of being pioneering, relational, faithful and evangelistic are integral to everything we do, and we work hard to ensure that every member of staff is valued, supported and encouraged to continually learn and develop their skills.

We are committed to the safeguarding and protection of the people we serve, our partners, our volunteers, and our staff. We believe that every child or adult we come into contact with has the right to be protected from all forms of harm and abuse. Our recruitment and selection processes are in line with our Safeguarding Policy and the SCHR Misconduct Disclosure Scheme, which CMS is a member of as part of our commitment to safeguarding.

Closing date

We must get your application by midnight on Sunday 31 May 2026.

Interviews are planned to be held on Wednesday 10 June 2026

To apply

Please send your application form and CV to via our website or by post to HR Team, Church Mission Society, Watlington Road, Oxford OX4 6BZ.  CVs will only be considered when sent with a completed application form, which is available to download from our website.

Candidates for all UK roles must already be eligible to work in the UK, with a valid visa and work permit if required.

As a member of the Inter-agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme, CMS has committed to systematically check with previous employers from the last five years for any ‘SEAH’ (Sexual Exploitation, Abuse or Harassment) issues relating to all potential new hires.