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Retail Field Manager - Wales
Location Cardiff
Weekly Hours3 7.5
Job Title: Retail Field Manager - Wales
Location: Cardiff
Salary: £40,429.00 per annum
Weekly Hours: 37.5
Reference: YMC1136472
Are you an experienced and dynamic leader with a passion for retail and community engagement? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, results-driven environment where you can inspire teams and make a tangible difference? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join the YMCA as a Retail Field Manager.
The Role
As a Retail Field Manager, you will oversee a group of charity shops within your designated geographical area, with the goal of maximizing sales, income, and community impact. You’ll manage a team of Shop Managers and Van Drivers to achieve exceptional results. This is a key leadership role that combines strategic thinking with hands-on operational management, all while upholding the YMCA’s ethos, values, and behaviors.
What You’ll Be Doing
Income and Profit
- Conduct weekly store visits, identifying opportunities for improvement and implementing actionable plans to drive sales and profitability.
- Analyse store financial performance and develop tailored strategies to achieve targets.
- Maximize Gift Aid income and ensure compliance with YMCA and HMRC regulations.
Stock and Logistics
- Drive stock generation activities and collaborate with the Stock Manager to secure corporate donations.
- Ensure effective stock processing procedures to maximize sales while minimizing waste.
- Manage the day-to-day logistics of van crews and drivers, monitoring performance using the vehicle management system.
People Management
- Build and lead a motivated, high-performing team, fostering an inclusive and supportive work environment.
- Recruit, train, and develop Shop Managers, Van Drivers, and volunteers to achieve their full potential.
- Address employee relations matters fairly and in line with YMCA policies, working closely with HR to ensure consistency.
Community Engagement and Customer Experience
- Ensure shops are well-stocked, organized, and display a wide range of goods at competitive prices.
- Build strong relationships with local communities to drive stock generation, increase volunteering, and enhance shop visibility.
- Deliver exceptional customer service to donors, customers, and supporters, ensuring that every interaction reflects YMCA values.
Health & Safety and Property Management
- Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations in all stores, conducting regular risk assessments.
- Support stores with property-related matters, ensuring that maintenance issues are resolved promptly and efficiently.
IT and Technology
- Ensure that store teams are proficient in using available technology to optimize performance.
- Troubleshoot IT and technology issues, ensuring timely resolutions to minimize disruptions.
What We’re Looking For
We’re looking for a leader who is as passionate about retail as they are about making a difference in their community. To be successful in this role, you’ll need:
- Retail Expertise: Proven experience in managing multiple retail locations or a large-scale retail operation, with a strong track record of driving sales and profitability.
- Leadership Skills: The ability to inspire, motivate, and develop a diverse team, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Analytical Mindset: A data-driven approach to identifying opportunities and implementing solutions that improve performance.
- Community Focus: A passion for engaging with local communities to build relationships and enhance the YMCA’s impact.
- Organizational Skills: The ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain high standards across all areas of responsibility.
- Compliance Awareness: A thorough understanding of health and safety, property maintenance, and regulatory compliance within a retail environment.
Why Join Us?
At the YMCA, we are proud of our mission to create positive change in local communities. As a Retail Field Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in helping us achieve our goals while also developing your own career in a supportive and rewarding environment.
In return for your dedication, we offer:
- A competitive salary of £40,429 per annum.
- The opportunity to lead and develop a team within a nationally recognized charity.
- A role that offers variety, challenge, and the chance to make a real impact.
- Access to training and development opportunities to help you grow in your role.
- The satisfaction of knowing your work directly contributes to supporting the YMCA’s mission of helping people reach their full potential.
How to Apply
If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and join an organization that values passion, professionalism, and community, we’d love to hear from you!
To apply, please send your CV.
Join us and be part of a team that’s making a difference—every single day.
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We’re Anthony Nolan. We’re here to uncover the answers inside us. Answers for people with blood cancer and blood disorders. Answers that will not only improve lives today but save them tomorrow.
By uniting people and science, we’re growing our world-leading stem cell register, so everyone who needs a transplant, can find their lifesaving match. We’re currently giving four people a day another chance to live.
Driven by patients, backed by stem cell donors, and powered by science, we won’t stop until we’ve unlocked the cures, treatments and transplants that will transform the future for more patients. And together, we can reach the remarkable day where every patient who needs us can not only survive, but thrive.
If you're inspired by this vision, and feel you have the skills and experience we need to help achieve it, we'd love you to join our lifesaving team.
We are looking for a Legacy Marketing Manager to join our Fundraising team.
Title: Legacy Marketing Manager
Salary: £43,260 - £46,350 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 35 per week (standard Anthony Nolan working hours)
Location: Hybrid, with head office in Hampstead, London (2 days per week on-site)
Job Summary
As a key role within the Fundraising Division, the Legacy Marketing Manager will work to achieve the essential long-term legacy income that helps Anthony Nolan to save the lives of people with blood cancer and blood disorders.
You will do this by shaping and implementing our legacy marketing plans to achieve our long-term income goals. You will develop an audience-centric and insight-driven legacy marketing programme to attract and steward potential legators. You will also have line management responsibility and oversee our legacy administration work.
Key responsibilities
These include but are not limited to:
- Develop and manage our legacy fundraising, setting and achieving agreed targets to help us to grow our long-term legacy income.
- Plan, develop and implement high impact, audience-centric legacy marketing campaigns to attract new legacy pledgers, considerers and enquirers. This includes activity across a range of channels from social media, digital, telemarketing, direct mail and events.
- Develop and implement compelling supporter journeys to effectively steward potential legators.
- Ensure that all legacy marketing campaigns are managed efficiently and effectively.
- Track, report and benchmark results to inform decision making for future activity.
- Overall management of our annual legacy income; management of our legacy administration, including overseeing the external legacy admin support.
- Build and maintain sustainable, constructive relationships with the team, colleagues and key external suppliers.
- Provide internal resources for learning about legacies, to aid awareness.
- Collaborate to ensure integrated planning for legacy marketing with the wider teams: Individual Giving, other fundraising teams, the register team, marketing and content along with other colleagues to identify sustainable ways to deliver our Fundraising strategic plan.
Essential attributes:
- Experience of creating and managing large scale, multi-channel, audience-centric and insight-led response-driving fundraising or marketing campaigns
- Demonstrable track record of achieving legacy fundraising success through integrated communications to individual supporters, with experience of effective supporter stewardship to drive loyalty
- A track record of developing and meeting targets within budget
- A working understanding of legacies and the legacy administration process and experience of working with solicitors and online will writing partners.
- Experience of producing financial analysis to improve lifetime value, including detailed income and expenditure budgets and reforecasts
- Experience of line management and coaching to achieve agreed goals
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and project management skills
- Confident use of Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Office, Excel and First Class.
- Ability to understand, interpret and review plans based on complex information and situations
What’s in it for you?
- A competitive salary
- 27 days annual leave, pension scheme, childcare vouchers, access to counselling via a 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme
- A stimulating work environment full of opportunities to learn and develop
- Life Assurance of four times annual salary
- Travel season ticket loan, Cycle to work Scheme
- And more! (further details on our Life at Anthony Nolan page)
Please check out the full job description attached, and you can read more about what to expect on the Our recruitment process page found on our careers site.
Release your remarkable, join our team and give someone another chance to live.
Anthony Nolan is a Disability Confident Committed and Living Wage accredited employer.
All applicants must be able to demonstrate the right to work in the UK.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Are you a confident and experienced leader, with a heart for social justice and passionate about positively transforming society?
Then this could be the role for you. Join us as our next Lead Coach, and use your leadership and interpersonal skills to deliver the Spear Programme in Clapham Junction.
You’ll be working with the St Mark's Battersea Rise to manage the delivery of Resurgo's award-winning Spear Programme. Over the last 20 years, Spear has equipped more than 11,000 young people across the UK with the work-ready skills and mindset they need to succeed in employment, no matter the barriers they face.
We believe each young person has huge potential. If you do too, and you have the skills and heart to see their lives transformed – join us.
The important stuff
Location: Clapham Junction, office-based
Salary: £27,810 - £29,000
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Hours: Monday - Friday, 9.30am - 5.30pm with some out-of-hours work needed for events such as our Spear Celebrations
Closing date: Friday 3rd October (We are interviewing on a rolling basis and might close the application early if we find the right candidate)
Upcoming Assessment Days: Thursday 25th September
Application pack: Have a look at our application pack for more information about the role and Resurgo
In this role, you’ll be responsible for:
The Lead Coach is primarily responsible for overseeing the training room and group sessions with young people. You will help shape the training environment and will confidently adapt and deliver materials and sessions to work within the group’s development towards work readiness.
Delivery of Spear Programme - Group and 1:1 coaching [60%]
- Preparing and coaching Spear Foundation sessions and 1-1s, ensuring that young people are engaged, retained and work-ready by the end of this initial phase of the programme.
- Building relationships with young people on the programme and managing culture and attitudes in the training room.
- Adapting the Spear coaching material according to the needs of the Trainees and managing behaviour effectively.
Delivery of Spear Career [20%]
- Delivering weekly Spear Career sessions (including running workshops with past Trainees), maintaining records and reporting on statistics, and creatively developing ongoing relationships with Spear Trainees.
Training the Assistant Coach [10%]
- Contributing towards the training and developing of the Assistant Coach by modelling excellent coaching and giving regular feedback.
Trainee recruitment [10%]
- Developing relationships with Job Centres and local referral agencies to ensure that the maximum number of Spear Trainees are enrolled on each programme. This involves liaising with referral agencies, active face-to-face recruitment and monitoring recruitment statistics.
Continuous professional development
- Continually engaging in professional development, including being part of Resurgo’s wider coaching programmes and supporting the Programme Managers with overall team training and development.
Active participation in and support for church team and mission
- As the Spear programme is run by Junction Community Trust in partnership with St Mark’s Church, Battersea Rise, you will be required to establish a strong personal presence at the church to develop the engagement and backing of church members and help build a strong network of supporters for the Spear programme. As part of this you may be asked to speak at church/events and contribute to prayer meetings as per Resurgo’s Christian ethos and the mission of the church
Personal qualities we're looking for:
- An active Christian, passionate about personally representing the values and beliefs of Resurgo and St. Mark’s Battersea Rise
- You have demonstrable experience as a coach, or a background in youth work or teaching, and are keen to develop these skills further
- You have a heart for young people and releasing their potential, no matter what challenging circumstances they are facing
- Effective interpersonal skills and high emotional intelligence with a sense of humour and fun
- You are great at building relationships, with solid communication skills
- Good administrative and organisational skills, working well under pressure with the ability to prioritise workload
You can expect:
- A genuine commitment to upskilling you through impressive training opportunities:
- Support and funding to complete your professional coaching accreditation once you have completed enough coaching hours
- Progression opportunities through professional development 1-1s
- Equipping you to have autonomy in your role, through a culture of ‘high challenge, high support’
- A fun, supportive culture where you are encouraged to bring your authentic self to work
- A worshipping community, where you can pray and worship with your colleagues
- Autumn staff conference day, plus a Christmas retreat
A couple of things to note:
- This role requires occasional evening work, for our termly Spear Celebrations (where we celebrate our trainees as they complete the initial six weeks of the programme)
- In the event of a job offer, a DBS check will be requested
With young people, with organisations, for society.




The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About us
We’re Breast Cancer Now, the research and support charity. We’re the place to turn to for anything and everything to do with breast cancer. However you’re experiencing breast cancer, we’re here.
The brightest minds in breast cancer research are here. Making life-saving research happen in labs across the UK and Ireland. Support services, trustworthy breast cancer information and specialist nurses are here. Ready to support you whenever you need it. Dedicated campaigners are here. Fighting for the best possible treatment, services and care for anyone affected by breast cancer.
About the role
This role is key to turning data into insight that drives strategic decisions and deepens supporter relationships. Collaborating across fundraising, digital, and service teams, you’ll proactively identify opportunities, shape analysis, and influence decision-making.
You’ll deliver clear, accessible reporting and dashboards, support and mentor colleagues, and contribute to the development of our data warehouse. You’ll embed segmentation and find ways to include AI into our work and ensure insights are timely, relevant, and easy to understand.
Trusted to work independently and manage competing priorities, you’ll deliver high-impact insight with confidence and clarity. Your expertise will help shape how data is used across the organisation, and your ideas will be welcomed as we continue to evolve our approach.
About you
You’re an experienced analyst who’s confident working independently and partnering with senior stakeholders. You bring a strong track record of translating complex data into actionable insight and influencing decisions at all levels.
You’re comfortable using tools like Power BI and combining supporter and digital data to uncover trends and opportunities. You’re proactive, detail-oriented, and confident working with complex and sensitive data, ensuring accuracy and integrity in everything you do. You communicate clearly and adapt your approach to suit different audiences, helping others build confidence with data.
You’re curious about new technologies, including AI, and keen to explore how they can improve our work. You enjoy mentoring others, improving processes, and driving continuous improvement.
Above all, you bring a collaborative mindset and a commitment to making insight meaningful and accessible.
Job description and benefits
Please download the job description and our attractive benefits package.
Primary location of role and hybrid working
This role is primarily based in our London office. Our hybrid working model allows you to work up to 3 days per week at home.
When applying
We hope you choose to apply for this role. To support your application, you’ll be asked to submit your anonymised CV and a supporting statement. Please refer to the essential criteria on the person specification and clearly provide as much information as you can with examples, to demonstrate how and where you meet the criteria. If you’ve any immediate questions please contact the Breast Cancer Now recruitment team.
Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
We’re committed to promoting equity, valuing diversity and creating an inclusive environment – for everyone who works for us, works with us, supports us and who we support.
Closing date Thursday 25 September 2025
Interview date First stage interview - 2 October 2025
Second stage interview – week commencing 6 October 2025
We reserve the right to close this advert early. Therefore, to avoid disappointment please submit your application as soon as possible, if you’re interested in this opportunity.
We are looking for a strategic, experienced, and passionate Learning & Engagement Manager to lead the Trust’s education, volunteering, and community work. This is a key leadership role, focused on ensuring our community and school engagement activities are inclusive, effective, and impactful – helping people connect with, care for, and champion their local rivers.
You will guide our approach to community engagement and education, shaping and delivering our Engagement Strategy while supporting the team through a period of consultation, pilots, and organisational change. The role includes leading the Working with Communities Team in the first year, with a shift towards broader strategic coordination as the team evolves. You’ll collaborate across the Trust to ensure engagement is embedded in our work on the ground and contributes meaningfully to our wider environmental goals.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a deep understanding of environmental engagement and a strong track record in delivering impactful outdoor education and community programmes, as well as oversea the successful development phase of our new National Lottery Heritage Fund project, Chalk Streams in the City. This project will revitalise four urban chalk streams in London and has engaging local communities at its heart. Newly developed educational programmes for schools, citizen science training and out reach events, will connect thousands of people with these rare natural treasures.
About you
For this role we are looking for someone who is:
- Experienced in delivering volunteering and outdoor community engagement programmes.
- A people person who has experience in line managing, developing and supporting a team.
- Capable of fundraising and securing income to ensure longevity of delivering our programmes.
- Able to project manage, plan and evaluate, to deliver the best outcomes for the community, trust and team.
- Able to build relationships with all stakeholders to enable successful engagement and delivery of projects and programmes.
Please see the full Learning & Engagement Manager job description for more information.
How to apply:
Please send the following documents found on our website - click on Redirect to Recruiter:
- Your CV
- A completed SERT Application for Employment
- Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form (optional)
The deadline for application is 11:59pm on Sunday 28th September 2025.We reserve the right to close the recruitment early.
If you would like to discuss the position please email with your enquiry and we will arrange to call you back.
Please note: All applicants must have the right to work in the UK. We do not have a licence to sponsor overseas applicants.
We help rivers thrive again for communities and nature.




The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Philharmonia Orchestra is seeking an organised, analytical and proactive Development Research and Operations Manager (DROM) to support the growth in fundraising activity of a busy and ambitious orchestra. The post-holder will deliver high-quality philanthropic research, pipeline and CRM management, the creation of donor briefings for individual, corporate and trust supporters, and horizon scanning for new and future opportunities.
As the department’s research and CRM lead, the DROM will generate prospect research on those suggested by senior volunteers (Board, Development Board etc.) and those identified in our database, Tessitura. They will support fundraisers across giving streams to create engagement and cultivation plans, and act as the pipeline management champion for the team. The DROM will support fundraisers to ensure activity and contacts is logged consistently, working closely with the Head of Development to monitor KPIs, track and record income and maintain accurate donor and donation records.
This position is central to ensuring that frontline fundraisers can focus on income generation, supported by robust operational processes, accurate data, and high-quality research.
This role reports to the Head of Development and will work closely with the Senior Development Manager (Philanthropy) and Director of Development. The work of the Development team is actively supported by the Philharmonia’s Development Board.
Key Responsibilities
Research and Pipeline Development:
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Identify, qualify and research prospective major supporters, including individuals, corporates and trusts
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Prepare tailored profiles and high-quality briefings to staff and senior volunteers for meetings and events
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Maintain and refine the prospect pipeline, ensuring clear pipeline management stages and next actions for prospects
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Conduct due diligence research as required for donor engagement
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Implement improvements to pipeline management process
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Track sector trends and philanthropic activity to inform prospecting and cultivation
CRM, Data and Insights:
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Be the Tessitura CRM and financial process (such as Direct Debits and Gift Aid) lead for the Development team, maintaining accurate, timely, and GDPR-compliant records
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Develop and implement systems, workflows and reporting tools to support a data-led fundraising approach such as in membership acquisition
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Produce regular income and pipeline reports that support departmental planning and forecasting
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Generate guest lists and attendee profiles for events
Department Operations:
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Support the Head of Development with the timely production of proposals, reports and other donor communications
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Work with the Learning and Engagement department to identify and promote opportunities that support fundraising, such as project visits, project pipeline and evaluations.
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With colleagues, ensure the smooth scheduling and preparation for donor meetings and project visits
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Support the Head of Development and Director of Development in preparation of materials for Board, Development Board and other strategic meetings.
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Reporting and Administration:
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Support the Head of Development in regular moves management and revenue reporting across the department
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Create and maintain updated gift processing workflows including invoices, bank transfers, reconciliation and reporting
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Ensure the highest standard of data capture, financial processes and record-keeping, consistent with GDPR and best practice
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Ensure accurate and up-to-date records and fulfilment of donors’ accreditation and recognition requirements
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Represent the Philharmonia at events and externally when required
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Support the work of the Department and other duties reasonably required by the Philharmonia
Skills and Qualifications
Essential:
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Understanding of different fundraising income streams and the donor cultivation cycle
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Experience of philanthropic prospect research and data analysis
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High levels of organisational skills and attention to detail
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Understanding and experience of using a CRM database (Tessitura is an advantage)
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Understanding of fundraising and data protection regulation (including HMRC Guidelines, Gift Aid, GDPR and the Fundraising Regulator)
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Experience in handling financial and transactional data, and producing financial reports
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Ability to manage multiple and competing priorities
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High-level of IT literacy, including the Microsoft 365 suite.
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Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written)
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Interest in and appreciation of the arts
Desirable:
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Experience in a similar role within a fundraising team from the arts and cultural sector
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Knowledge of the Philharmonia and its work; understanding the opportunities and challenges in the orchestral sector – including as this relates to funding opportunities
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Experience in major fundraising campaigns
Cover letters should be no more than 2 pages long.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Salary: £35,234 – £46,385
Contract: Full-time (4 days considered)
Location: London office – 2 days per week (Abbey Wood)
Closing date: 2nd September
Benefits of working with us include: Flexible working arrangements, Generous holiday entitlement, Access to the NHS Pension Scheme.
We have a great opportunity for a Database Manager working for a small but mighty charity, reporting to the Head of Fundraising. This is an exciting time to join the organisation as they invest in new CRM systems and build a data-driven culture.
You’ll play a key role in shaping how data supports fundraising, volunteering, and retail operations — with plenty of scope for innovation and leadership.
As part of this exciting role, you’ll lead the management of multiple databases, support teams with training and reporting, and ensure data is used effectively to drive supporter engagement. You’ll be the go-to expert for CRM strategy and implementation, helping the charity maximise its impact through smart data use.
To be successful as the Database Manager, you will need:- Proven experience managing CRM systems, ideally in a fundraising or charity environment
- Strong analytical and planning skills, with excellent attention to detail
- Confidence in delivering training and building cross-team relationships
If you would like to discuss this role with us please contact us and quote the reference 2691AJ.
Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency, we use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable charity jobs. We are passionate about improving equality across the sector, you can read more about our commitment to diversity here: https://www.ashbyjenkinsrecruitment.co.uk/our-commitment-to-diversity/.
We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment in the charity sector and partner with you as the leading charity recruitment agency.
If enough applications are received the charity reserves the right to end the application period sooner.
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The Role:
We are seeking an experienced Visitor Experience Manager (VEM) to play a vital role in leading and shaping the visitor journey at Waddesdon Manor, working Wednesday-Sunday. The successful candidate will be an integral part of the Visitor Experience Management Team at Waddesdon Manor ensuring that every visitor enjoys an outstanding experience that is welcoming, inclusive, and memorable.
You will be responsible for developing a culture of ‘exceptional service, every time, for everyone,’ leading by example and inspiring the wider visitor experience team to deliver outstanding customer service. With extensive management experience in a visitor-facing heritage environment, you will act as an ambassador for our visitors across the property, ensuring their needs and expectations are embedded at the heart of all operations.
What you will do:
As Visitor Experience Manager (VEM), you will oversee house-based visitor operations and lead a seamless visitor engagement program - including tours, walks, and talks - ensuring that all audiences enjoy an exceptional and inspiring experience. By maintaining consistently high standards of welcome, interpretation and storytelling, you will enhance visitor satisfaction and foster memorable experiences.
You will play a key role in the growth and evolution of the Visitor Experience department, driving excellence in operations, recruitment, training, customer service, and engagement initiatives. With a strong understanding of heritage best practices, you will contribute to shaping the Visitor Experience strategy, ensuring long-term success and the achievement of key performance indicators (KPIs).
Key responsibilities include but not limited to:
Operational Management
- Oversee the visitor experience within the house, supporting the Assistant Visitor Experience Manager (AVEM) to ensure a consistently high-quality experience for all guests.
- Ensure impeccable presentation standards aligned with brand guidelines.
- Full compliance of operational policies and procedures.
- Ensure staff and volunteers are engaged with their roles and environment.
- Effective staff planning that aligns with budget and operational needs.
- Strategically plan for the future of the house-based visitor operation by benchmarking against industry leaders, implementing best practices, and managing change, where needed.
- Support the AVEM in the operational delivery of house openings and tours.
- Act as an escalation point for visitor feedback or complaints, ensuring prompt and confident resolution.
Tours & Walks Operation
- Oversee the daily delivery of the public tours and walks program, ensuring high-quality, well-resourced experiences.
- Serve as a central point of coordination between teams and departments to efficiently manage spaces and resources.
- With the AVEM provide motivational and supportive leadership to all guides and volunteers, ensuring visitor expectations remain central to operations
- Collaborate with relevant departments to create scripts and guidance for walks and tour programme delivery
- Train as a guide to cover staff/volunteer shortfalls and maintain consistency in the visitor offer
- Support out-of-hours exclusive access tours, sharing responsibilities with the VE management team
- Develop industry-leading, accessible, and revenue-generating tour visitor engagement programme
- Develop a guide recruitment and training programme.
- Work with the Head of Visitor Experience (HVE), Group Bookings Coordinator, and Marketing team to tailor tours and walks to visitor and group preferences.
People Management
- Line manage the AVEM, providing operational guidance and supporting their professional development.
- Offer strong, motivational leadership to guides and volunteers, serving as an approachable point of contact.
- Recruit, develop, and coach a high-performing, enthusiastic team, setting clear objectives and providing regular feedback.
- Inspire teams to engage with and safely manage the historic environment, fostering a passion for the house, its history, and collections.
- Collaborate with the VE & Volunteering teams to expand and enhance the year-round Visitor Experience volunteering program.
- Lead annual visitor care training for staff and volunteers.
- Provide ongoing role-specific training to ensure high standards of delivery.
Other Duties & Responsibilities
- Work with the Head of Visitor Experience to manage staffing and operational budgets, contributing to financial planning.
- Champion accessibility, ensuring all visitor offers meet best practice accessibility guidelines and supporting the AVEM in developing access initiatives.
- Deputise for the HVE and provide operational duty management in the AVEM’s absence.
- Serve as a second duty manager for large events, overseeing a designated site area and making operational decisions.
- Act as a trained First Aider and Fire Marshall (training provided).
- Train as a “White Hat” for Waddesdon’s Disaster Response Team and take a leadership role in major incidents if required
- Support frontline operations during peak times, major events, or staff shortages as required
- Stay informed on industry trends and best practices in the heritage/museum sector
You will be a great fit if:
You are skilled managing front-line teams and overseeing visitor operations, consistently delivering high standards of service and engagement. You have a passion for heritage and culture and can develop and deliver tours, walks and visitor programs that are accessible, inspiring and memorable. You are skilled at recruiting, training and motivating staff and volunteers, fostering a high-performing team while maintaining operational excellence. You have the ability to respond confidently to visitor feedback and will contribute to the long-term success and growth of the Visitor Experience department.
This role offers a unique opportunity to work within the charity and heritage sector, with all profits going to the upkeep and preservation of the House and Grounds.
Your areas of knowledge and expertise that matter for this role:
- Operational Leadership: minimum of 3 years’ experience in operational and line management within a fast-paced, visitor-focused environment, ideally in the heritage or museum sector.
- Passion for Heritage & the Arts: A genuine interest in heritage, arts management, and the natural world.
- Team Management & Development: Skilled in coaching, team development, and effective communication. Excellent interpersonal skills, adept at building relationships and managing complex stakeholder interests.
- Volunteer Management: Experience in leading and engaging volunteers, with an understanding of how to effectively motivate, recognize, and reward their contributions.
- Visitor Experience & Engagement: Proven passion and experience in delivering exceptional visitor experiences and engagement programmes.
- Strategic Contribution: Strong time management, project management, organisational and problem-solving skills. Familiar with best practices and trends in museums, heritage and visitor attractions, with experience driving operational improvements.
- Collection Care & Conservation: Understanding of historic collection care, conservation, health and safety, and security legislation.
- Communication & Public Engagement: Strong written and interpersonal skills, with experience in public speaking, guiding, or presenting. Ability to remain calm and confident under pressure.
- Financial & Technical Proficiency: Some experience in budget management and commercial awareness. Strong IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Office, with familiarity in POS and ticketing platforms.
Additional requirements:
The safety and wellbeing of children, young people and vulnerable adults are of the utmost importance for any role at the Rothschild Foundation, Waddesdon Manor. Consequently this position will require an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to uphold the safety and security of all our guests, staff and volunteers.
Rewards for working with us:
- Waddesdon Discounts – 50% discount in the food-to-go outlets at the Manor. 20% in the Manor gift shop and restaurant, Stables Café, Five Arrows Hotel, and The Bow Pub. 20% discount on special event tickets made available to staff.
- Staff Card - A National Trust staff card entitles two adults and children under 18 years of age free admission to all National Trust properties and 20% discount in NT retail and catering outlets.
- Annual Leave - On starting with us, you will receive 25 days annual leave per year plus 8 public holidays pro-rata. Stay with us for 3 years and this rises to 28 days, 30 days after five years and 32 days after 10 years.
- Sick pay - If you become ill, one week of sick pay during your first 3 months. This rises to a maximum of 3 months full pay within a rolling 12-month period. After four years you also receive a further 3 months at half pay in the rolling 12-month period.
- Pension - We will top up your pension by matching any contribution you make, up to 10% of your basic salary.
- Income Protection – on completing one year of continuous service, income protection may be available at 50% of basic salary for a maximum of 5 years.
- Life Assurance – a lump sum of 4 times basically annual salary is payable upon death in service.
- Mental Health and Wellbeing Support – access to a wellbeing platform and fully funded 1:1 counselling service.
- Enhanced Maternity Pay – after 12 months of continuous service, you can choose 13 weeks of maternity leave at full pay followed by 26 weeks statutory pay.
- Enhanced Paternity Pay – after 12 months of continuous service, you may take 3 months of paternity leave at full pay.
- And plenty more!
Our areas of interest are Arts and Culture and Regenerative Food and Farming, where we make a number of multi-year investments each year.




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Responsibilities
Executive Assistant to the CEO
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Manage the CEO’s diary, travel arrangements, and general administration (supporting the wider team where needed).
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Manage the CEO’s inbox and LinkedIn messages: triage, prioritise, and draft responses on their behalf where appropriate.
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Support the CEO in engaging with key stakeholders, including funders, trustees, and partners.
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Prepare communications on behalf of the CEO, including blog posts, social media content, and internal updates.
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Identify speaking events and provide briefings for events
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Represent the CEO in meetings, where agreed, and ensure follow-up actions are captured and completed.
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Manage and support cross-organisational projects with multiple stakeholders.
Provide occasional administrative support to the wider team during peak periods.
Board & Governance Support
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Manage Board of Trustees engagement and communications.
Coordinate Board meetings, including preparing agendas, collating and distributing Board papers, and taking minutes. -
Support governance procedures and ensure records are maintained in line with compliance requirements.
Office Management & Team Support
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Oversee smooth running of the London office, including supplies, facilities, mail, and liaising with suppliers.
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Support the Head of People and Culture with HR administration, recruitment coordination, and onboarding.
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Organise and coordinate team events and activities, including away days.
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Help maintain key organisational systems, processes, and documentation.
What we’re looking for
We know not everyone will meet every requirement, but we’re looking for someone who can bring most of the following:
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Proven experience in an EA, PA, or senior admin role, ideally supporting a CEO or senior leadership team.
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Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to adapt tone and style for different audiences.
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Discretion and sensitivity when dealing with confidential information.
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Comfortable influencing and coordinating colleagues to deliver on shared goals.
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Strong digital skills, including using Google Workspace, and online collaboration tools such as Monday, Salesforce and Slack.
Person Specification
Essential skills and experience
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Proven experience in an EA, PA, or senior administrative role, ideally supporting a CEO, Director, or senior leadership team.
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Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise competing demands and manage multiple projects at once.
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Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to draft clear, professional correspondence and adapt style for different audiences.
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Confident relationship-builder, able to engage effectively with colleagues at all levels, trustees, funders, and external partners.
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High level of discretion and integrity when handling confidential information.
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Proactive problem-solver, able to anticipate needs, spot issues, and take initiative.
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Comfortable coordinating colleagues and holding others accountable to deadlines.
Strong digital skills, including Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides), and familiarity with collaboration tools such as Slack, Monday, and Salesforce (or similar CRM).
Desirable skills and experience
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Experience supporting a Board of Trustees or similar governance body, including preparing papers and taking minutes.
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Experience working in a charity, social enterprise, or purpose-led organisation.
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Understanding of governance and compliance requirements.
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Event coordination experience (e.g. team away days, workshops, or external events).
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Experience creating or improving processes, systems, and documentation.
Personal attributes
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Highly organised and detail-oriented, with a calm and professional approach.
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Flexible and adaptable, able to manage shifting priorities with ease.
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Collaborative and team-oriented, willing to “roll up your sleeves” when needed.
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Confident, approachable, and comfortable working with senior stakeholders.
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Motivated by Hatch’s mission to create a fairer society by supporting underrepresented founders.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
At Havens Hospices, we have a fantastic opportunity for a skilled fundraising manager to make a real impact in their community, shaping the future of individual giving at the charity.
As the Individual Giving Fundraising Manager, you will lead the development and delivery of our Individual Giving strategy, placing donors at the heart of everything you do.
With a strong focus on both acquisition and retention, you will design and implement engaging campaigns across a range of income streams, including Direct Mail, Regular Giving, Lottery, Legacy, and In-Memory giving, line managing a small team of Fundraising Officers.
Working closely with colleagues across the organisation, you will help to expand our digital fundraising efforts and ensure every supporter enjoys a consistent, meaningful experience. You will monitor performance, uphold compliance, and champion best practice in individual giving, driving long-term support and sustainable growth for our cause.
In this role, you will lead the planning, delivery, and evaluation of a diverse range of individual giving fundraising activities, you will manage campaigns end-to-end—from shaping the proposition and signing off creative, to overseeing budgets and analysing performance to drive continual improvement.
Working closely with other Fundraising Managers, you will contribute to delivering the departmental strategy, meeting income targets, and managing budgets effectively.
You will also take the lead on key fundraising projects, promoting a collaborative culture both within the team and across departments.
A key aspect of the role involves partnering with the Marketing and Engagement teams to strengthen digital fundraising and donor acquisition strategies, ensuring a joined-up and impactful supporter journey.
At Havens Hospices, we care for children, young people and adults with complex or incurable conditions. Our specialist Care Teams can support them and their family living throughout illness, death and bereavement in the comfort of their own home and through our hospice services, Fair Havens and Little Havens.
Working at Havens Hospices allows you to give the gift of time to patients and families, creating memories. Although you may not be giving direct care to our patients, your contribution will have an immediate effect on our care services.
In return for your expertise and passion, you will receive a competitive salary package, and most of all, by making the most of every day you work at Havens Hospices you’ll be helping us continue ‘Making every day count’ for those who need us most.
At Havens Hospices we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our employees and patients and expect all colleagues to share this commitment.
We value diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Havens Hospices provides specialist care and support for people of all ages who are living with incurable conditions.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
As the leading specialist mental health charity for women who have experienced domestic abuse, Woman’s Trust’s mission is to help survivors to overcome the devastating mental health impact of domestic abuse.
This is a pivotal time to join our dynamic Fundraising team as we work towards our strategy. As our Trusts & Statutory Fundraising Manager, you will manage existing and develop new funder and partner relationships across trusts and foundations and statutory bodies, to ensure we can meet the needs of the increasing number of women we support across London and build on our systems influencing work nationally.
If you are looking to make a real impact on women and children’s lives in your fundraising career, supported by a committed and evidence-led fundraising team then please do get in touch.
About Woman's Trust
The charity, established almost thirty years ago to meet the gap in specialist mental health services, is led by and for women and aims to ensure that women affected by domestic abuse can live a life free from further harm and abuse. Our approach is trauma-informed and person-centred, empowering survivors on their journey to recovery from the trauma. We supported 833 women and children last year, with a current income target of £1.25m (growing to £1.4m in 2026-2027) and 36 staff. We are committed to a positive, inclusive and equitable environment for our staff, service users and volunteers.
You will be joining the Woman’s Trust Fundraising team as we work towards our strategy 2022-2027, to double our income and the number of women we support each year. Alongside delivering our existing 1-1 counselling, self-development workshops and therapeutic support groups for women who have experienced domestic abuse, we are focused on developing our innovative mental health services for young women and girls, delivering new peer-led support groups and providing therapeutic groups to children and their mothers. We are also committed to developing further awareness-raising workshops and training for professionals, building on our research and policy to improve systems nationally.
About you and how to apply
As a creative and tenacious fundraising manager, aligned to our feminist ethos and our service users', you will have experience in securing six-figure, multiple-year grants, with the proven ability to effectively communicate services, and to develop funder and wider sector relationships aligned to our strategic priorities. You will be able to manage and deliver the whole cycle of income generation, including regular prospecting, grant management and impactful funder reporting.
If you are looking at the next step in your career into management, whilst making a real impact on women and children’s lives, we want to hear from you!
To apply, please send your CV and a cover letter of no more than 2 pages outlining your experience, skills, and knowledge, relevant to this post.
Closing date for applications: 22 September 2025.
Interviews: w/c 29 September 2025.
This post is open to female applicants only, in line with the Equality Act 100 pursuant to Schedule, 9 Part 1 applies. We particularly welcome applications from women from black and minoritised, and disability communities.
Please send your CV and a cover letter of no more than 2 pages outlining your experience, skills, and knowledge, relevant to this post.
We’re looking for a Marketing and Events Manager to take the lead in delivering high-profile, high-impact moments and creative materials that bring our mission to life on a global stage.
In this role, you’ll manage an ambitious portfolio of international events – from the King’s Trust Awards in London, celebrating the achievements of extraordinary young people, to the glittering King’s Trust Global Gala in New York, and inspiring regional programme events across the world. You’ll oversee detail in – design, scheduling, branding, sponsor engagement, and content creation – working with ambassadors, VIP guests, and partners to ensure each event amplifies our story and leaves a lasting impression.
Alongside events, you’ll take ownership of the King’s Trust International brand, ensuring it’s represented consistently and powerfully across all digital channels, printed materials, and partner collaborations. You’ll lead brand audits, manage creative assets, and help shape campaigns that extend our reach and strengthen our reputation.
This is a role for someone who thrives in a fast-moving, high-profile environment – confident managing complex projects, building strong relationships, and delivering to the highest standard. As part of a small but driven marketing and communications team, your work will be central to raising our profile, engaging supporters, and celebrating the young people we serve.
What you’ll do:
- Oversee all aspects of event management, from logistics to content creation.
- Manage the King’s Trust International brand, ensuring consistency and impact.
- Develop engaging marketing materials and digital content.
- Collaborate with colleagues and partners across the King’s Trust Group worldwide.
- Measure and report on the success of marketing and event activity.
If you’re a creative, organised, and strategic professional who can turn vision into exceptional delivery, we’d love to hear from you.
We believe that every young person should have the chance to succeed, no matter their background or the challenges they are facing.

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are recruiting a new Finance Manager to join our busy team at Brighton Table Tennis Club. This is a key role and will be ideal for someone who enjoys working a part of a dynamic organisation.
The Finance Manager will ensure the smooth running of our financial systems, regularly reviewing finance policies, processes and procedures to ensure they are fit for purpose and liaising with the Director and Board about financial issues. Working with the Director you will use your experience to contribute to the long term financial sustainability of a values led organisation.
Brighton Table Tennis Club is a local charity with international reach whose foundations are based on building a community of players and ensuring that everyone is welcome. We prioritise working with people who would not otherwise get the opportunity to play and work across two sites in Moulsecoomb, and externally in schools, hospitals and prisons.
Our ideal candidate is someone who is an experienced charity finance professional with strong technical skills and knowledge and a strategic approach.
Key Responsibilities:
Financial Oversight
• Lead all aspects of day-to-day financial operations
• Prepare accurate quarterly management accounts to be presented to the Trustees and Executive Director
• Develop and maintain budgets for the whole organisation.
• Maintain oversight of payroll and pensions in collaboration with external providers
• Manage the weekly payment run, process invoices, and maintain accurate sales and purchase ledgers.
Strategic Planning & Compliance
• Lead financial forecasting and modelling for future sustainability
• Work closely with the Director on strategic financial planning
• Ensure compliance with Charity Commission, Companies House, and HMRC
• Maintain and update financial policies and internal controls to manage risk
Please see attachment for further responsibilities
To apply for this freelance opportunity please send a CV and supporting letter of no more than 2 sides of A4 outlining how you feel your skills and experience meet the person specification and why you are suited to the role.
Closing date for applications - Monday 29th September
Interviews - Friday 03 October
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About The Social Change Nest CIC
At The Social Change Nest, we power grassroots movements and community-led change by offering trusted fiscal hosting, grant management, and financial infrastructure. We’re radically transforming the funding landscape and strengthening civil society. We remove the financial and administrative barriers - like bank accounts and legal structures - that often prevent communities, grassroots groups and informal movements from accessing funding and focusing on their core mission. We also work closely with funders, providing Grant Distribution and Fund Management services, enabling them to support social action with confidence and transparency.
We currently support over 600 groups across the UK and abroad addressing issues such as social injustice, climate, housing, wellbeing and animal rights. We are at the forefront of Fiscal Hosting in the UK and, since our inception in 2021, we have supported groups in securing over £23m in funding, helping them take advantage of opportunities that may have otherwise been unavailable.
The Social Change Nest is part of The Social Change Group. We are a Disability Confident Employer, and an accredited Living Wage Employer. In addition, we were listed as one of the top social enterprises in the UK in the SE100 for the last three years.
How We Work
You’ll be joining a close-knit team, supported and developed to be the best you can be. We believe that every member of our team brings a unique perspective from their experiences and abilities and we encourage everyone to be curious about how we can improve everything we do, from how we interact as a team to how we deliver for our clients and communities.
Underpinned by our values of collaboration, curiosity, courage, and creativity, we work closely and with care with our partners because we believe relationships are the glue that hold us all together.
We’re a growing business and operate at pace to keep up with the challenges that the sector faces. We have established a lot, but as we grow, we’re still working some things out. The right person will thrive in this environment and feel a level of ownership to support the build out of things we need as we need them.
The ideal candidate will enjoy working within a fast-paced and evolving organisation, and have a natural curiosity about how their role fits into the bigger picture. You’ll thrive on problem-solving and will feel comfortable handling multiple priorities at once, always seeking collaborative solutions. You’ll be adaptable and able to shift focus quickly when things change, ensuring strong communication across the team and with clients to keep everything aligned.
Role Purpose
As our international grantmaking and emergency relief support expands, we are seeking an experienced International Finance Manager to oversee high-risk and complex financial operations in humanitarian and activist contexts globally.
The International Finance Manager will provide financial leadership and oversight across our growing global grantmaking portfolio. This new role which we are testing out requires balancing robust financial stewardship with flexibility to meet the urgent needs of grassroots movements and funders working in complex, high-risk contexts.
Working closely with colleagues in Compliance, Risk & Innovation and the Grant Distribution team, you will ensure secure, transparent, and compliant management of international funds/grant disbursements, while modelling the collaborative, trauma-informed, and values-driven approach that sits at the heart of SCN’s work.
Key Responsibilities
Client & Stakeholder Management - 10%
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Act as the finance lead for philanthropic clients raising funds for overseas emergency relief and grassroots movements.
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Provide clear, practical advice on financial risk, compliance, and best practice to clients.
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Build trusted relationships with grassroots partners, ensuring funds are transferred responsibly and reporting is accessible and transparent.
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Apply a trauma-informed approach, recognising the pressures and lived realities of partners in conflict or activist environments.
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Represent SCN’s values of equity, transparency, and care in all external and internal relationships.
Grant Finance Oversight - 60%
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Lead end-to-end financial processes for international grantmaking, including budgeting, transfers, reconciliations, and reporting.
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Handle subscription based and/or recurring donation management
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Oversee multi-currency payments into high-risk regions, ensuring compliance and mitigating fraud or diversion risks.
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Strengthen internal controls and systems, aligning them with SCN’s expanding global reach.
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Collaborate with the Compliance, Risk & Innovation team to continuously improve financial policies and processes.
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Demonstrate accountability and accuracy while remaining agile to meet urgent humanitarian needs.
Risk & Compliance - 20%
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Ensure financial due diligence, KYC/AML checks, and enhanced vetting for overseas partners and unincorporated networks.
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Ensure compliance with HMRC, banking regulations, and counter-terrorism financing rules.
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Contribute to risk frameworks that safeguard SCN and our partners, balancing compliance with accessibility for grassroots groups.
Support SCN with Humanitarian & Global Grantmaking Expertise - 10%
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Apply practical knowledge of humanitarian and international finance, particularly in funding unincorporated groups and movements.
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Co-design grantmaking processes with colleagues and partners that meet donor requirements while centering grassroots needs.
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Navigate sanctions regimes and humanitarian exemptions, especially in conflict-affected regions.
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Monitor emerging risks and restrictions globally, sharing insights and solutions across SCN teams and with funders.
Person Specification
Essential Experience and Knowledge
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Strong experience in finance, grantmaking, or compliance within humanitarian or philanthropic contexts.
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Proven expertise in managing overseas financial transactions, including multi-currency payments and reconciliations
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Experience in managing volatile exchange rates and currency fluctuations risks
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Experience with international payments into high-risk jurisdictions, including unincorporated or grassroots networks.
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Familiarity with digital exchange payment platforms and cross-border banking restrictions (e.g. SWIFT, XE Wise, Payoneer).
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Experience applying due diligence and financial risk management frameworks.
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Knowledge of:
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KYC/AML regulations
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Counter-Terrorism Financing rules
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UK charity and banking regulations
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Digital exchange transfer tools such as XE, WISE
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Desirable
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Arabic language skills (spoken and written).
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Previous experience in NGOs, fiscal hosts, or international grantmaking
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Operating with crypto currencies
Skills and Ways of Working
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Strong interpersonal skills and cultural competence, with the ability to work in a trauma-informed way.
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Excellent stakeholder management, from grassroots partners to funders and banks.
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Ability to balance compliance with flexibility, navigating political sensitivities with discretion and integrity.
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Collaborative mindset, with self-awareness to seek support where needed.
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Alignment with SCN’s values of curiosity, courage, creativity, and collaboration
Terms and benefits:
Terms: The role will be full-time (37.5 hours/week) permanent contract - we will consider well-structured JobShare applications. As we often work with volunteers, occasional evening and weekend work will be required and compensated through TOIL. Occasional but limited UK or European travel will be required (by arrangement).
We are open to exploring flexible working arrangements and supporting you to meet commitments you may have.
Salary: £39,705
Location: You must be based in the UK. We have an office in Farringdon, London, where London-based staff typically work at least two days a week. If you are based outside of London, the role will be home-based.
We hold quarterly all-staff strategy meetings and annual away days which you will be required to attend in person: we will cover the cost of your travel. You will be required to come together with the team occasionally and these travel costs will not be covered, we try our best to keep these to when only necessary.
Language Skills & Visa Status: Candidates must be fluent in English and have the independent right to work in the UK for a minimum of two years, as we are unable to provide visa sponsorship.
Holiday: 22 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, as well as an additional 3 days between Christmas and New Year when the office and our services are closed.
Employer pension contribution: We offer a 3% employer pension contribution, that you will auto enrol for after 3 months of employment with SCN.
Additional Paid Time Off: We offer 2 days of paid voluntary time off, encouraging all staff to serve as trustees or any equivalent voluntary positions to contribute to their communities
Mintago: The health and wellbeing of our staff is very important to us. We offer all of our staff access to Mintago which offers a 24 hour support line, structured counselling with external support, and a bank of online resources such as webinars and articles tailored towards health and wellbeing for both you and the members of your family, and access to some types of legal advice. You can see their website for details. They also offer access to a 24hr virtual GP.
Financial Wellbeing: The financial wellbeing of our staff means a lot to us. We offer the following to our staff to help them reach their financial goals:
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Salary sacrifice/exchange schemes for groceries (and pensions will be coming soon!). Staff members can choose a set amount to be taken out of their gross pay (before being taxed) each month, to be put towards purchasing groceries from all major grocery retailers.
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Financial wellbeing platform allows staff to check their pension dashboard, plan for retirement and search for forgotten/lost pensions. There is also a smart saver plan and we provide access to financial advisers for free.
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Benefits app - retail discounts. Select from over 80 brands.
Ideal Start Date: October 2025
Role Description:
Prospect Research & Lead Generation
· Conduct comprehensive desk-based research to identify new grant, trust, and foundation funding opportunities.
· Develop and maintain a robust pipeline of prospective funders aligned with strategic priorities.
· Assess and prioritise prospects based on fit, likelihood, and potential value.
Bid Writing & Income Generation
· Lead the development and submission of high-quality funding applications to trusts, foundations, and grant-making bodies.
· Collaborate with internal teams to gather information and project details for compelling proposals.
· Monitor deadlines and proactively plan submissions to maximise success rates.
Grant Management & Impact Reporting
· Manage a portfolio of secured grants, ensuring compliance with funding requirements.
· Develop and deliver timely, accurate reports that demonstrate project impact, notably contributing and leading on the Annual Impact Report
· Track and deliver funder required reports for each grant received.
· Maintain strong funder relationships through regular updates, meetings, and stewardship.
Systems Development & Departmental Support
· Create and implement systems to track funding applications, deadlines, income targets, and reporting requirements.
· Develop tools to assess and prioritise new funding opportunities.
· Contribute to building a collaborative fundraising and communications function.
· Ensure compliance with legislative/regulatory requirements and best fundraising practice.
· Provide regular financial, KPI, and impact reports.
General/Administrative
· Be a champion for Bristol Charities, representing the vision, values and purpose of the charity at external networking and professional events, as and when required.
· Support and attend staff meetings, staff away days and events as requested. ·
· Work always in accordance with all policies and procedures of Bristol Charities including social media, Equal Opportunities and Confidentiality Policies.
· Undertake any other duties as reasonably required by the line manager that are commensurate with the level of the post.
· Comply with the data protection regulations
Reporting to: Director of Fundraising & Communications
Based: The Vassall Centre, Bristol, BS16 2QQ (Hybrid working considered)
Salary: c.£40,000 FTE, negotiable for the right candidate, pro rata
Term: Permanent
Hours: 28 hours per week
(full-time – 35 hours - may be considered for the right candidate).
Flexible, family-friendly employer.
(working hours/days can be flexible and may include occasional evenings and weekends)
Annual Leave: 29 days plus Bank Holidays (pro rata)
Person Specification: Knowledge, Skills & Experience
Essential
· Proven experience in fundraising from grants, trusts, and foundations, with a strong track record of success.
· Excellent research skills with the ability to identify and assess new funding opportunities.
· Strong written communication skills with the ability to craft persuasive and tailored funding proposals.
· Experience of managing grant reporting and demonstrating impact to funders.
· Highly organised with strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
· Ability to develop and implement systems and processes to support fundraising activity.
· Collaborative approach with excellent relationship-building skills both internally and externally.
· Relevant professional qualifications, or qualified by experience.
· Ability to forecast and manage budgets.
Desirable
· Understanding of the charity sector in Bristol, particularly work relating to social justice, older people, or community-led initiatives.
· Experience of working in a small or developing fundraising team.
· Familiarity with fundraising databases or CRM systems.
Key Competencies (competencies and behaviours)
· Ability to meet deadlines and income targets, demonstrating resilience and determination.
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills, tailored to funders and stakeholders.
· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
· Ability to build effective working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
· High degree of confidentiality and professional integrity.
· Proactive, self-motivated, and able to work independently.
· Flexible, reliable attitude with strong team-working skills.
· Commitment to continuous improvement and best practice in fundraising.
Why Join Us?
· Be part of a charity with over 600 years of impact in Bristol.
· Play a key role in shaping and growing a new department.
· Join the Charity at a time of change and growth.
· Opportunity to make a tangible difference to communities across the city.
· Supportive, inclusive working environment.
· Flexible, hybrid working arrangements.
· Competitive salary.
How to apply: Please send your CV, along with a supporting statement (no more than 2 sides of A4) explaining:
· Your motivation for applying for the role.
· Your areas of knowledge and expertise and the value you can bring to Bristol Charities.
Closing Date: Midnight, Monday 29th September 2025
Interviews: Panel interviews will be held on Thursday 16th and Friday 17th October
If you’re passionate about making a difference and want to help us secure vital funding to support Bristol’s underserved communities, we’d love to hear from you.
Applications without supporting statements will not be considered.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.