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About the opportunity:
Working closely with the Fundraising Manager and Head of Philanthropy you will support a range of fundraising activities, most predominantly through organising and coordinating fundraising events, such as half-marathons; lead annual fundraising campaigns; in addition to increasing individual giving to the charity through awareness raising and stewardship of regular and one-off donors. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain experience in a range of fundraising activities, working with a passionate, committed and driven team.
Closing date: Sunday, 2nd November 2025
Interviews: Week commencing Monday, 10th November 2025
Start date: Ideally ASAP, or Monday 8th December 2025
Salary: £28,331 per annum (plus London weighting of £2,339 per annum, totalling £30,670, if applicable).
Contract and hours: Permanent. Full time. We offer flexible hours with 9.30-4 as core hours. A full working week is 37.5 hours.
Location: This role is remote. The candidate can be based anywhere in England. Our London office address is: x+why, 8-10, Fivefields, Grosvenor Gardens, London SW1W 0DH.
Occasional travel may be required for the role.
Duties and responsibilities
- Oversee the coordination and administration of annual sponsored fundraising events Action Tutoring engages with, such as the Hackney Half marathon and London 10K, including the promotion of events, onboarding of runners, campaign page creation, encouraging participants to raise funds, organising materials to be sent to runners (e.g. t-shirts) and tracking of fundraising targets.
- Increase our participation in sponsored fundraising events, in London and our regional hubs.
- Ensure that relevant marketing materials (such as pictures and participants consent to share) are gathered and used to promote events. On occasion be open to travelling to specific events.
- Work with the Fundraising Manager and Marcomms team to ensure that we have strong and appropriate marketing content to support fundraising activity, for example developing supporter communications, evolving our guide to fundraising, maintaining accurate fundraising and donate pages on the website and contributing to the development of our annual impact report.
- Support the organisation and coordination of fundraising and key profile raising events, such as evening events, Action Tutoring anniversary celebrations or funder breakfasts, through sourcing suitable venues and overseeing logistics.
- Support with other key profile raising events, for example, oversee annual fundraising campaigns, such as the Big Give Christmas Challenge, source new campaign opportunities for Action Tutoring to engage and carry out initial enquiries to determine suitability to apply/engage with.
A full list of duties and responsibilities can be found in the job description attached to the BreatheHR advert.
Person Specification
Qualifications criteria:
- Previous experience in fundraising.
- Right to work in the UK.
We are looking for some of the following attributes, though you might be more experienced in some areas than others:
- Outstanding communicator; strong written and verbal communication skills; able to make an exciting and compelling case for support.
- Creative and ambitious.
- Proactive and tenacious personality; willing to seek out and pursue opportunities.
- Highly organised; able to prioritise, multi-task and manage work to deadlines.
- High computer literacy.
- Adaptable and open to learning and feedback.
- Committed to equality, diversity and inclusion.
- Committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children.
You will likely be more successful in this role if you have:
- Some prior experience of fundraising work. This could be in a paid role, or on a voluntary basis or as part of work experience.
- Experience of building relationships with stakeholders or event coordination.
Registered Charity
51 - 100
Award-winning national education charity working towards a world in which no child’s life chances are limited by their socio-economic background.
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Closing Date: midday 31 October
Reports to: Chief Executive
Hours of work: 0.8 FTE (30hrs per week) (flexible for the right candidate)
Holidays: Uncapped annual leave, plus two week-long shutdowns
Main work address: Hybrid - a mix of remote working and time at our Abingdon office. The role involves regular travel across Oxfordshire to meet funders, partners, and community supporters, and occasional evening or weekend work for events and networking.
Closing date: midday 31 October
Interviews: w/c 10 November or w/c 17 November
About Quest for Learning
Quest for Learning is an education charity on a mission to close the gap for primary school children in Oxfordshire who are falling behind - often due to complex and compounding disadvantage. Many of the children we support are growing up in poverty, with limited access to books, low parental literacy, and challenging home environments. Some face health inequalities, live in areas affected by crime, or have recently arrived in the UK as refugees or asylum seekers.
We work closely with schools to provide targeted, high-impact literacy and numeracy programmes that give these children the chance to catch up, thrive, and believe in their potential. On average, our small-group tutoring helps pupils make 13 months of progress in just 10 hours - building not only essential skills, but also confidence, motivation, and a renewed sense of possibility.
The impact extends well beyond the classroom. By supporting children early, we help prevent the need for more complex and costly interventions later in life, from mental health support to exclusion and social care. Our work contributes to stronger, fairer communities by giving every child the foundation they need to participate fully in society. In doing so, we are advancing social sustainability and helping to meet global goals such as the UN Sustainable Development Goals for Quality Education, Reduced Inequalities, and Good Health and Wellbeing.
Role Purpose
This is a hands-on and outward-facing role for a confident, capable fundraiser ready to lead Quest for Learning’s income generation efforts. As our sole dedicated fundraiser, you’ll take ownership of securing income across a broad mix of streams - including trusts and foundations, community fundraising, individual giving, and corporate partnerships.
You’ll be out and about representing the charity, building relationships with local businesses, community groups, and supporters, and bringing our mission to life with energy and clarity. You'll need to be a proactive self-starter who enjoys meeting people, thrives in a varied role, and is motivated by delivering results that improve life chances for disadvantaged children.
This is a busy and varied role which often involves working on multiple fundraising activities at once. A typical day could include working on an application to a new funder, designing a supporter newsletter, gathering information for an end of grant report, and researching new prospects.
This role would suit someone with experience of securing funding, managing funder relationships, and developing new opportunities - all with a focus on practical delivery. You’ll work closely with the CEO, leadership and programme teams, and our board of trustees to help grow a diverse and sustainable income base.
Key Responsibilities
Trusts and foundations
- Research and identify prospective funders, building a robust pipeline
- Write and submit compelling, tailored funding applications
- Deliver timely, high-quality reports with evidence of impact
- Build and maintain strong relationships with funders through clear, proactive stewardship
- Monitor success rates and financial information and adapt strategy to improve performance
Community fundraising
- Initiate and grow partnerships with local community groups (e.g. WIs, Rotary clubs, schools, churches)
- Support or coordinate local fundraising events and campaigns (e.g. fun runs, quizzes, coffee mornings)
- Attend community events to represent the charity and engage new supporters
- Equip and support individuals and groups to fundraise on our behalf
Corporate partnerships and other earned income
- Build relationships with local and regional businesses to secure sponsorship, gifts-in-kind or Charity of the Year support
- Develop creative, mutually beneficial opportunities to engage corporate partners
- Work with the CEO and board to identify and cultivate prospects
- Explore other potential income streams including education consultancy or training offers
Individual Giving and supporter engagement
- Support the development of campaigns to encourage donations from individuals
- Help create a compelling case for support across our communications
- Identify opportunities to increase visibility and supporter base (e.g. speaking engagements, community fairs)
- Ensure Quest for Learning is regularly engaging with our supporters
- Champion the use of storytelling and pupil outcomes to inspire giving
Marketing and communications (fundraising-focused)
- Develop fundraising messaging and materials with the CEO and team
- Lead on all communications relating to fundraising and supporter engagement
- Ensure consistent branding and tone across all fundraising-related comms
- Share our impact with passion and clarity to motivate supporters
Planning and systems
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in our Beacon CRM
- Track income performance and contribute to budgeting and forecasting
- Create and deliver realistic workplans to manage multiple deadlines
- Liaise with programme staff to gather data and stories for funders
- Report on income and fundraising activities to CEO and trustees
Person Specification
Essential
- Proven experience in fundraising, with a track record of securing income across multiple streams
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain our mission clearly and persuasively to a wide range of audiences
- Excellent bid writing and reporting skills
- Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
- Confidence in networking, public speaking, and relationship-building
- Proactive, self-motivated, and happy to work independently
- Highly organised with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Values-led, personable and enthusiastic - able to represent the charity with warmth and professionalism
Desirable
- Experience working in a small charity or education setting
- Knowledge of the Oxfordshire funding landscape or local networks
- Experience with community fundraising, challenge events, or individual giving
- Skills in Canva, Mailchimp or similar content creation tools
- Familiarity with Beacon or similar fundraising CRMs
- Understanding of primary education and the barriers disadvantaged children face
- Experience producing fundraising workplans or reports for trustees
Why work with us?
Quest for Learning is a friendly, values-led education charity with a big mission and a supportive culture. We’re committed to flexibility, wellbeing and professional growth, and we believe in helping our team thrive while doing meaningful work.
We offer:
- Unlimited annual leave (minimum 28 days pro rata, plus bank holidays), with full charity shutdowns in August and at Christmas
- Flexible hybrid working with autonomy over your schedule
- A culture of trust, kindness, and high standards
- Opportunities to test ideas, develop skills and shape a growing organisation
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Director of Quality and Impact
Lead on quality, evaluation and impact at Get Further, driving evidence-based improvements that help more students get further.
Salary: £60,000–£65,000 (including £2,000 London weighting)
Location: London/Remote working. Staff in London are expected in the office 2 days per week. Staff outside London have more flexibility but must travel to the office at least once per month.
Hours: Full-time. Flexible patterns can be discussed.
Contract: Permanent
Start date: February 2026
About Get Further
Get Further helps disadvantaged learners in further education achieve gateway English and maths qualifications. Our programmes include award-winning small-group GCSE tuition, Functional Skills support for apprenticeships, and training for teachers and leaders.
We aim to give students a meaningful second chance in education, unlocking opportunities that would otherwise be out of reach.
The Role
We are seeking a strategic, analytical and collaborative Director of Quality and Impact to lead Get Further’s approach to programme quality, evaluation and impact. This senior role will ensure we understand what drives success for our students and embed learning across the organisation.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading the Impact and Quality Team, managing Senior Data Officers and Curriculum Managers, and promoting effective cross-team working.
- Developing and refining evaluation frameworks and methodologies to measure programme impact and outcomes.
- Ensuring high-quality, consistent programme delivery with robust quality assurance processes.
- Analysing data and insights to inform decision-making and improve student outcomes.
- Leading the production of impact reports and evaluation outputs for trustees, funders, partners, policymakers and the wider team.
- Contributing to Get Further’s senior leadership, helping shape overall strategy and organisational priorities.
- Supporting business development and funding applications by embedding impact and evaluation evidence.
- Representing Get Further externally at conferences, stakeholder meetings and advocacy opportunities.
- This role provides a unique opportunity to influence the direction of a growing charity and have a tangible impact on thousands of young people each year.
About You
- You will be an experienced leader with a strong background in:
- Impact evaluation, programme quality assurance or educational research.
- Managing and motivating teams to deliver ambitious outcomes.
- Communicating complex findings clearly to a range of stakeholders.
- Leading strategic initiatives and projects across multiple teams.
- Understanding the UK education landscape, ideally further education or tuition.
- Working collaboratively and influencing at senior levels.
- You should be passionate about tackling educational disadvantage and committed to improving outcomes for young people.
Benefits
- 36 days holiday per year (including bank holidays)
- Flexible hybrid and remote working
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Termly in-person team development days in London
- Work in a progressive, socially conscious organisation with real impact
How to Apply
Submit your application via our website by 9am on Thursday 30 October.
This is a UK-based post. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Get Further is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all backgrounds. Please let us know if you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.
Registered Charity
21 - 50
To support students in further education from disadvantaged backgrounds to secure gateway English and maths qualifications that unlock opportunities.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.