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Battersea is entering an exciting phase of innovation and transformation during this first year of our new five-year strategy. With increased investment in income generation, we are strengthening our team to drive the growth necessary to achieve our organisational goals. This role sits within the Philanthropy, Partnerships & Commercial (PPC) team, made up of Philanthropy & Trusts, Corporate Partnerships & Commercial, Special Events & Stewardship, and Fundraising Operations.
The focus of the Philanthropy & Trusts team is to build a solid base of support through excellent stewardship of existing trusts and major donors alongside cultivation of new prospects, reached through prospect research and the networks of senior volunteers. The key purpose of this Philanthropy Manager is to meet both financial and strategic KPIs in order ensure the long-term health of the Philanthropy pipeline. They will do this by personally managing a portfolio of key individual relationships as well as line-managing the Philanthropy Officer to deliver against their targets. This role, together with Battersea’s other Philanthropy Managers, will also work closely with senior leadership, senior volunteers and other individuals to open up networks and introduce new major donors to Battersea.
What we can offer you:
In return for your commitment to our cause and to recognise the value of our employees, Battersea offers a range of benefits to support the wellbeing of our employees. These include:
- 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year
- Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes
- Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources
- Generous pension contributions - up to 10% employer contribution
- Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture every year
- Annual interest-free season ticket loans
We are also committed to providing learning and development to our employees. During your time with us, we provide support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring and much more.
Our hybrid working model:
We operate a 50% onsite hybrid working model, with our office-based staff splitting their time between site based and home working. This enables our office-based staff to balance the benefits of home working with onsite collaboration and maintaining a connection to our cause.
Diversity and inclusion:
We are committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive experience for all staff, volunteers and trustees and those hoping to join us. We operate an anonymised shortlisting process and actively seek to ensure our process is fair and equitable for all.
We understand the value of diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences to help us deliver even more for our dogs and cats, and we welcome applicants from all sections of the community.
As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we will ask about any adjustments you may need at application and/or interview stage, and if you are offered a role with us, we’ll talk to you about any workplace adjustments you may need to help you perform at your best.
More about us:
At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love, expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them. Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.
Acceptable use of AI:
At Battersea, we value expertise. We recognise each candidate that applies to us will have a range of expertise they can offer us, so we want to hear about this in your own words. We understand the support that generative artificial intelligence (AI) software can offer but it can also lead to numerous applications presenting as generic and impersonal. This makes it difficult to gain understanding of your unique experience.
To best showcase yourself, we encourage you to write your responses without the assistance of AI. If you require the use of AI software to aid in completing your application, we ask you use the generative responses as a prompt for writing your answers and avoid copying and pasting. You must also ensure the information presented in your application accurately reflects your experience.
Closing date: 1st December 2025
All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.
Interview Date(s): To be confirmed
For full details on the role, please download the recruitment pack from our Careers website.
To apply for the role, click on the "Apply" button below.
Battersea is here for every dog and cat, and has been since 1860. We believe that every dog and cat deserves the best.



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Salary: £45,000 – £50,000 per annum
Contract: Permanent, Full-time
Location: Hybrid (Midlands-based with travel across Gloucestershire, Herefordshire, Shropshire, Staffordshire, West Midlands and Worcestershire)
Closing date: Applications reviewed on a rolling basis
Benefits: Flexible working, opportunity to shape the future of corporate and major donor fundraising, values-driven culture, and the chance to save lives every day
We have an exciting opportunity for a Corporate Partnerships Lead to join Midlands Air Ambulance Charity – one of the UK’s busiest and most respected air ambulance services. With a strong portfolio of supporters and ambitious plans for growth, this is a fantastic time to join their passionate team.
In this senior role, you’ll lead a successful and growing team to build and manage high-value relationships with businesses across a six-county operating region. You’ll secure significant five- and six-figure gifts that directly fund their lifesaving service, while also helping shape the charity’s approach to philanthropy and major donor engagement.
To be successful as the Corporate Partnerships Lead, you will need:
- Extensive experience in corporate fundraising with a track record of securing five- and six-figure gifts
- Strong leadership skills and the ability to motivate and develop a team
- Excellent relationship-building and influencing skills, confident engaging senior executives
- Outstanding communication, presentation and negotiation skills
- Full driving licence and access to a vehicle, with flexibility to travel across the Midlands
If you would like to have an informal discussion, please get in touch and ask for Heather, quoting the reference 2723HB.
Ashby Jenkins Recruitment is a specialist charity recruitment agency. We are committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion and take a relationship-led approach to recruitment in the sector. You can read more about our commitment to diversity on our website.
If enough applications are received, we reserve the right to close the application period early.
Interview Date(s): 1st Interview: Tuesday 9th December 2025 & 2nd Interview: Tuesday 16th December 2025
Location: Camden (Hybrid Working)
Salary: £55,360 - £59,455 per annum
(Please note that applicants are usually appointed at the bottom of the relevant band)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (will also consider part time working 30 hours per week)
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: Tuesday 2nd December 2025
Closing Time: 00:00am
Are you looking for a rewarding role working for an intersectional feminist organisation? If so, we have an incredible opportunity for you to join our team as an Deputy Director of Fundraising at Solace Women's Aid.
You will be joining a team of committed and inspiring individuals whose dedication has saved the lives of thousands of women, men and children in the capital. We are looking for friendly and diligent individuals to join our services and help us make a difference.
Our core values reflect our history and were developed in consultation with staff and service users. Feminism and intersectionality are key to our work and we are committed to the principles of being survivor-led, trauma-informed, empowering, diverse, anti-racist and anti-discriminatory.
About the Service
Income generation and fundraising at Solace is ambitious, dynamic and rewarding. This role is situated within the Business Development team driving forward our trusts and foundations grant applications and our unrestricted funding portfolio. We work alongside our award-winning Communications, Partnerships & Public Affairs team.
About the Role
We are seeking a forward thinking, creative and motivated individual who can envision and manage commissioned tenders, grant funding, individual giving, corporate partnerships and our training and consultancy functions.
You will be a highly skilled and successful fundraiser and business development professional.
The role will manage the statutory and non-statutory income generation team including tenders, grants and fundraising staff to achieve a net target of approximately £2m per annum. This team plays a pivotal role in the financial wellbeing of the charity enabling us to support the thousands of women and children who come to us each year as a result of violence against women and girls (VAWG).
About You
You will be someone who is committed to the Solace values, who thrives on leading a team to achieve challenging targets and who has excellent verbal and written communication skills. You will also enjoy managing time and projects to achieve strategic success.
We understand that you may not have all the knowledge, experience, and skills mentioned in the Job Profile Document. However, your interpersonal skills, passion to have a positive impact, commitment to our purpose, and ability to learn quickly and collaborate effectively will be equally important.
What we can offer you
We provide a comprehensive benefits package to all our employees, including:
- Flexible working
- Focus on learning and development (internal career progression and training)
- Generous holiday entitlement
- Employer pension contribution
- Family-friendly leave and enhanced maternity pay
- Access to Inclusion Networks
- Daily clinical debriefing
- Employee Assistance Programme providing free 24/7 support and advice
- Employee Benefits Platform offering staff discounts, benefits and savings
- Flow & Restore yoga classes
- Meditation sessions
- Cycle to Work Scheme
How to apply
When applying for this role, kindly highlight in your Supporting Statement how your values, knowledge, transferrable skills, and experience align with each point within the following sections of the Job Profile Document:
- Values, Behaviours & Competencies
- Knowledge, Experience and Skills
Solace Women's Aid values diversity, promotes equity, and challenges discrimination. We encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, abilities, perspectives, and lived experiences. We have policies and processes in place to ensure that all employees are offered an equal opportunity in recruitment and selection, promotion, training, pay, and benefits. Our Inclusion Networks support staff with protected characteristics and offer inclusive spaces to connect.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We anticipate and provide reasonable adjustments as needed and support employees who acquire a disability or long-term health condition, enabling them to stay in work.
This service is run by women for women and is therefore restricted to female applicants under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, and Part 1. Section 7(2) e of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975 apply. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.
As part of safer recruitment practices, we carry out pre-employment checks including references, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and right to work in the UK checks.
No agencies.
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Position: Administrator
Location: Home-based with regular travel required to Dorking and London, 1/2 times a month
Hours: Part-time, 25 hours per week worked over 5 days
Contract: Self-employed basis
Salary: around £19,500 per annum - subject to experience
Closing date: Friday 12th December
About the role
Next year, Kids for Kids celebrates its 25th anniversary, and we’re preparing for a very special year ahead. This is a unique opportunity to join us at a pivotal moment – to help run our major anniversary celebrations, raise awareness of everything we’ve achieved over the past quarter of a century, and play a vital part in shaping the future of our charity.
For 25 years, Kids for Kids has been transforming the lives of children in Darfur, Sudan – bringing hope, security and sustainable futures to families living through unimaginable hardship as conflict and famine continue to threaten lives.
We are now looking for an enthusiastic, highly organised Administrator to join our small but dynamic team. This is an exciting, hands-on role where you’ll take responsibility for the smooth running of our office and work closely with our Founder and CEO, as well as our Deputy CEO.
We’re a close-knit team with a strong sense of purpose, a culture of hard work, and a shared belief in going the extra mile for the children we support. This is more than just an administrative role – it’s a chance to make a real difference, to be proud of the impact you help create, and to be part of the new face of Kids for Kids as we step into our next 25 years.
About You:
We are looking for someone who has a can-do attitude, is hardworking, efficient, has excellent attention to detail, can work in a fast-paced environment and is good at managing their own time. You will bring with you the following skills and experience:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Previous Executive Level PA experience or hands-on administrative experience
- Experienced, self-motivated, enthusiastic and dedicated, with initiative and the ability to work as part of a small administrative team
- Reliable and responsible
- Excellent attention to detail where accuracy is essential
- Excellent IT skills with extensive experience of Zoom, Teams and Microsoft Office including MS Excel – ability to use spreadsheets, input basic formulae and remove duplications. Experience of Donorfy is a bonus.
- Excellent research skills
In return:
Kids for Kids is invested in their employees and offers the following benefits:
- Flexible and supportive work environment
- Flexible working
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
How to apply:
Please provide a CV and a cover letter setting out how you fulfil the requirements and your suitability for the position.
Deadline to apply is 12th December. We are looking for the successful candidate to start at the beginning of January 2026. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis so please apply early.
Other roles you may have experience in could include:
Office Manager, Administrative Assistant, Executive Assistant, Receptionist, Personal Assistant, Secretary, Data Entry Clerk, Office Administrator, Administrative Coordinator, Administrative Analyst, Administrative Business Partner, Customer Service Representative, Clerical Specialist, Records Manager, Executive Administrator, Events Administrator, Events Assistant.
We bring sustainable solutions to Darfur’s villages, ending child poverty and transforming futures


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Individual Giving Lead x2 (Supporter Experience & Acquisition)
We are looking for two ambitious and proactive fundraisers to join our growing Individual Giving Team. These exciting roles will help shape the future of supporter engagement, placing donors at the heart of everything we do and driving vital income to support world-leading patient care.
Positions:
- Individual Giving Lead (Supporter Experience)
- Individual Giving Lead (Acquisition)
Location: Cambridge / Hybrid (minimum two days per week in the office)
Salary: £30,000 – £35,000 per annum (depending on skills and experience)
Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Closing date: 11.59pm on Thursday 18th December 2025 (we may close early if sufficient applications are received).
About the roles
Individual Giving Lead (Supporter Experience)
As our Supporter Experience Lead, you’ll develop and deliver personalised, meaningful journeys for thousands of supporters. You will be the advocate for our donors—ensuring every interaction feels thoughtful, bespoke, and truly valued.
This role is pivotal in driving repeat giving, maximising donor loyalty, and increasing lifetime value across all Individual Giving channels. You’ll use insight, creativity, and innovation to build best-in-class supporter experiences, strengthen long-term relationships, and help shape the future of the donor stewardship.
Individual Giving Lead (Acquisition)
As our Acquisition Lead, you’ll focus on growth bringing new supporters into the community through diverse, multi-channel campaigns including digital, direct mail, and face-to-face.
You’ll lead innovative acquisition activity, test and optimise new approaches, analyse performance, and ensure the charity is always growing sustainably and strategically. As the expert in new donor recruitment, you will deliver high-quality campaigns that attract committed, long-term supporters inspired by life-changing impact.
Both roles will collaborate closely, ensuring a seamless handover from acquisition into supporter experience and building a truly integrated and powerful Individual Giving programme.
About you
Whether your strength lies in supporter journeys or supporter recruitment, you will be:
- An experienced, proactive fundraiser or marketeer with a passion for delivering outstanding donor experiences.
- Insight-driven, curious about data, and motivated to constantly test, learn, and improve.
- A confident communicator with strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.
- Someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple projects with accuracy and enthusiasm.
- Passionate about healthcare and inspired by the opportunity to make a real difference for patients and their families.
Key Responsibilities (across the two roles)
Supporter Experience Lead
- Develop and deliver a personalised supporter experience plan as part of the Individual Giving Strategy.
- Create bespoke, hyper-personalised communications that enhance donor loyalty.
- Build journeys for mid-value donors, regular givers, and pre-lapsed supporters.
- Collaborate with the Acquisition Lead to deliver an exceptional welcome journey.
- Monitor KPIs and use insight to improve retention, net income, and lifetime value.
Acquisition Lead
- Plan and deliver multi-channel campaigns to recruit new supporters.
- Drive digital, direct mail, and face-to-face acquisition activity.
- Deliver a strong past-patient programme in partnership with wider teams.
- Work closely with the Supporter Experience Lead to ensure a seamless welcome journey.
- Analyse KPIs and optimise activity to achieve competitive CPA and long-term value.
Essential Skills & Experience (for both roles)
- Experience managing projects or campaigns in a fast-paced fundraising or marketing environment.
- Strong communication skills—written and verbal.
- Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, and organisational skills.
- Ability to manage competing deadlines and work both independently and collaboratively.
- Strong numeracy skills with confidence managing budgets.
- A proactive and positive team player with a passion for our mission.
- Computer literacy and experience with Microsoft Office.
In return
This is an amazing place to work! Recently voted one of the top 100 hospitals in the world and a leader in the field of healthcare innovation, recognised across the world as a pre-eminent teaching hospital.
You will receive a fantastic benefits package including:
- Pension Scheme with 7% Employer Contribution
- 25 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays + Your Birthday off (increases to 29 days after 2 years)
- Group Life Assurance (4x salary)
- Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay
- Annual Eye Tests + £65 towards computer-use glasses
- On-site Leisure Centre
- NHS Discount Schemes
- Health Cash Plan – Medicash
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
We strongly encourage candidates of different backgrounds and identities to apply. Each new team member brings a unique perspective, and we’re always looking to enrich and diversify our charity.
Other roles you may have experience in include: Individual Giving, Fundraising, Digital Fundraising, Supporter Engagement, Direct Marketing, Donor Retention, Donor Acquisition, Campaigns Officer, Marketing Executive, or Customer Engagement roles.
PLEASE NOTE: These roles are being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
Doorway is a registered charity that has been supporting young people who are homeless/at risk of homelessness for 28 years, across Warwickshire. We are moving into an exciting phase of innovation and development as we set our strategy for the next three-five years.
We are seeking a dynamic, creative and strategic individual to contribute to our development and help us to achieve our goals. Ensuring that we go from strength to strength and have a sustainable future, through successful income generation and brand visibility.
The ideal candidate will be proactive, have excellent organisational and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships with donors, sponsors and partners. A motivated experienced individual with the ability to work in a fast paced environment, delivering fundraising and income generation activities on time.
- Lead on income generation from corporate partnerships
- Develop innovative projects
- Implement strategic approach to grant and trust funding
- Build strong long-term relationships with corporate funders, grant makers and lead on community fundraising campaigns
Join us to bring your experience, passion, and ideas to help make a real difference to the lives of our young people.
Our mission is to give homeless young people a future through advice, accommodation options, support and life skills development.
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Director of Relationship Fundraising
We are thrilled to be working in partnership with World Vision. As a global Christian humanitarian charity, World Vision is dedicated to tackling the root causes of poverty and injustice, empowering children, families, and communities to thrive. Through advocacy, emergency relief, and long-term development, they bring hope and transformation where it’s needed most. At the heart of their mission is a deep commitment to demonstrating God’s unconditional love.
We are looking for an experienced fundraising leader to become their new Director of Relationship Fundraising. This is a wonderful opportunity for a practising Christian to shape and scale high-impact relational fundraising. You will lead and integrate Philanthropy, Trusts & Foundations, and Legacy giving into a high-performing team, driving income beyond £10 million annually.
You’ll champion innovation, and personally steward ultra-high-net-worth donors while ensuring data-driven, replicable fundraising models. As a strategic and relational leader, you’ll bring operational excellence, spiritual maturity, and a coaching mindset to a dynamic, growing team.
Externally, you’ll be a visible ambassador, inspiring partners, representing World Vision UK at key events, and engaging with supporters. Internally, you’ll work cross-functionally to embed relationship fundraising into a multi-channel strategy that delivers exceptional supporter experiences.
The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate:
- Proven track record of leading and scaling high-value fundraising programmes (philanthropy, legacies, and/or trusts & foundations), ideally within a complex or global organisation.
- Demonstrable success in delivering sustainable, multi-million-pound income growth through relationship fundraising.
- Experience of managing and coaching high-performing teams, with the ability to embed accountability, ownership, and development at all levels.
- Excellent project management and organisational skills, capable of delivering results in a dynamic, multi-stakeholder environment.
This is an incredible opportunity for a practising Christian fundraising professional to join a passionate team dedicated to serving the world’s most vulnerable children. You’ll help bring in vital income that will transform lives and make a real difference for children in need across the world.
This role is subject to a Enhanced DBS check, which will be carried out by the employer.
For more information, please contact Nick Thomas, Senior Consultant, Charisma Charity Recruitment. Your application should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and supporting statement, explaining how you believe you match the requirements of the role, including the genuine occupational requirement to be a practicing Christian.
Charisma is committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment processes. If you have any reasonable adjustments or wish to apply for this role under the Disability Confident Scheme, please confirm in your application, or contact our Operations Teams separately. Charisma will ensure all candidates who disclose that they wish to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme and that meet the minimum criteria for the role will receive an opportunity to interview with the Charisma Consultant representing the vacancy.
We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion*, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law.
*In accordance with the Equality Act 2010, Part 1, Schedule 9, it is a genuine occupational requirement that the post holder is a practicing Christian and in agreement with World Vision’s mission and values.
UK-based applicants only.
Location: Hybrid/Milton Keynes (1 day per week onsite)
Closing date: Sunday 7th December 2025
Charisma vetting interviews: Must be completed by 1pm on Tuesday 8th December 2025
1st Interviews with World Vision UK (virtual): As and when a candidate passes their Charisma vetting interview
Final interviews (in person in Milton Keynes): Tuesday 6th January 2026
Job Title: Fundraising Manager – Trusts and Statutory
Salary: £42,000 per annum, plus 15% ILW if appropriate
Hours: Full Time, 37.5 hours per week
Contract Type: 11-month fixed term contract starting March 2026
Location: Hybrid – 3 days a week in one of our centres (London, Liverpool, Birmingham or Newcastle)
Reports to: Community Fundraising Manager
The Charity
Suicide is the leading cause of death of men under 35 and three quarters of those who die by suicide are men. James’ Place exists to save the lives of men in suicidal crisis through delivering clinical services. We are a charity currently offering free, life-saving therapy to suicidal men at our centres in Liverpool, London and Newcastle.
James’ Place was set up by Clare Milford Haven and Nick Wentworth-Stanley in 2008 after their twenty-one-year-old son, James, died by suicide ten days after a minor operation. James had no history of mental illness or depression and had sought urgent help for anxiety and suicidal thoughts but didn’t find it.
James' Place was set up to make the experience of finding help as easy as possible. We offer men who are experiencing a suicidal crisis a brief, intensive, therapeutic intervention in a safe environment. Men who walk through the door at James’ Place will be in a space where they feel valued and respected. We provide a calm and peaceful environment both inside the centres and in our outside spaces, accessible to men who visit us as well as their friends and families. We have so far treated over 4,300 men who might otherwise have been unable to access the support they desperately need.
In early 2026 we will be opening our fourth centre in Birmingham. Our new centre in Birmingham will be there to support suicidal men living in the West Midlands.
The Opportunity
James’ Place has huge ambitions to grow to reach more men in suicidal crisis. We are seeking an experienced fundraising manager to join us on a Fixed Term Contract to cover a period of maternity leave.
Trusts and Statutory is a crucial, high-performing and mature income stream for James’ Place. In this Fixed Term Contract, the postholder will be care-taking as well as continuing to grow income and help the team to finalise our current fundraising appeal. The organisation has recently invested in a new Executive Leadership Team to drive forward the development of our new strategy, so there is a real opportunity for this postholder to contribute to this process.
The purpose of this role is to raise funds for James’ Place:
- working with the Head of Fundraising and Communications to deliver the expansion appeal; and
- taking overall responsibility for building the relationships with and securing income from Trusts and Statutory sources to realise our aim to deliver more life-saving support for men in suicidal crisis nationally.
The key internal relationships for this role are:
- Head of Fundraising and Communications
- Fundraising Manager, Philanthropy and Corporate
- Fundraising Manager, Community
- Philanthropy Lead
- Fundraising Executive
- Stewardship and Events Manager
- Chief Executive
- Executive Leadership Team
The key external relationships for this role are:
- Trustees
- Appeal Board members
- Funders
- Potential Funders
Key Responsibilities
80% Direct fundraising work:
- Responsible for a portfolio of donors, volunteers and prospects and an annual fundraising target of c. £750,000 - £1,000,000 from trusts, foundations, and statutory sources.
- Build a network of donors and volunteer supporters and influencers across a range of audiences, maintaining and developing relationships, who can support your fundraising.
- Work with the Head of Fundraising and Communications on the national appeal and other central fundraising work. This will include attending events and writing major grant applications and other proposals.
- Support the Head of Fundraising and Communications to maximise opportunities through the Appeal Board.
- Manage engagement and fundraising events to support the organisation’s fundraising ambitions.
- Build compelling cases for James’ Place projects to put to prospective and existing funders, ensuring accurate financial information is presented clearly.
20% Fundraising administration:
- Ensuring regulatory and best practice guidelines are understood and adhered to in all fundraising and public facing work.
- Work with colleagues in the London centre and across the organisation, to develop their experience and confidence in fundraising activities, ensuring they are fully briefed and supported at all times.
- Ensure all activities are of a high standard, meeting all relevant regulations and best practice guidelines.
Work in the wider charity:
- Always represent James’ Place with respect, decorum, and confidence.
- Work with the team to build our understanding of men in suicidal crisis and how suicidal behaviour develops.
- Deputise for the Head of Fundraising and Communications and represent the charity as and when needed.
- Recognise the value of review and evaluation and contribute to the on-going development of James’ Place as a respected, effective, and sustainable charity.
- Undertake any other duties as required in pursuit of organisational success, based around delivery of the organisational business plan.
Person Specification
Essential
- A good track record of fundraising in the charity sector, with proven results or equivalent relevant transferable experience.
- Experience of success in trusts and statutory fundraising and an excellent understanding of and experience of meeting the expectations of these funders.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the confidence to engage and build relationships with stakeholders and partners at the highest level.
- A keen eye for detail and ability to analyse complex data and research findings to extrapolate key messages to create compelling cases for support or to communicate the impact of interventions.
- The ability to present this complex information in the most appropriate format tailored to the specific audience.
- Practical and resilient.
- Able to communicate persuasively with passion and integrity.
- Constructive and collaborative attitude, able to problem solve.
- A team player, willing to work collaboratively, support others, and take on additional responsibilities when needed.
- An ability to work on difficult and sensitive issues, showing kindness, integrity, and being willing to seek and offer help as required.
Desirable
- Understanding of and interest in mental health / suicide prevention.
We offer
- A 7% employer contributory pension scheme
- Family friendly policies
- Death in service insurance scheme
- 25 days plus bank holidays leave entitlement (FTE), including enhanced holiday allowance with incremental rises after qualifying period
Closing date: 9am on Thursday 4th December
First round interviews will be held virtually on Friday 12th December.
James’ Place is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community. Our aim is that no job applicant, temporary worker or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of age, disability, gender and transgender status, race and ethnicity, religion and belief (including no belief), marriage or civil partnership status or sexual orientation.
If you have a disability or health conditions which means you'd benefit from any adjustments to the interview process to help you perform at your best, please do let us know in advance.
Any job offers made are subject to the receipt of two relevant satisfactory employment references. We expect this to include one from your most recent or current employer. Any job offers made are also subject to a satisfactory DBS check and a Right to Work in the UK check.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Fundraising Specialist
Location: Brighton (Hybrid working available)
Hours: Part-time, 21 hours/week
Salary: £18,000 pro rata (£30,000 FTE)
Contract Type: Permanent
Application Deadline: 30/11/25
Contact: Sabina Karabasic
About MindOut
MindOut is a mental health service run by and for LGBTQ+ people. We work to improve the wellbeing of LGBTQ+ communities, reduce stigma, and promote a culture of positive mental health. We are a values-driven charity with a national reach and a strong reputation for impactful, inclusive services.
The Role
We’re looking for a passionate and experienced Fundraising Specialist to help us grow and diversify our income streams. You’ll play a key role in securing sustainable funding to support our life-changing services, working closely with the Charity Director, Board of Trustees, and wider team.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic organisation and make a lasting difference in LGBTQ+ mental health.
Key Responsibilities
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Develop and implement fundraising strategies and campaigns.
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Build relationships with donors, trusts, foundations, and corporate partners.
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Manage donor platforms and systems (Donorfy).
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Plan and deliver fundraising events and community engagement activities.
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Support marketing and communications to amplify fundraising efforts.
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Contribute to financial planning, reporting, and compliance.
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Recruit and support volunteers for income generation activities.
About You
We’re looking for someone who:
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Has lived or professional experience of LGBTQ+ identities and intersectionality.
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Brings 5+ years’ experience in fundraising or equivalent transferable skills.
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Has a proven track record of successful campaigns and donor engagement.
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Is confident managing multiple income streams and stakeholder relationships.
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Understands fundraising regulations and best practice.
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Is highly organised, strategic, and collaborative.
Why Work with Us?
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Be part of a nationally recognised LGBTQ+ mental health charity.
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Flexible hybrid working options.
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Supportive and inclusive team culture.
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Opportunities for growth and development.
How to Apply
We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to equality, diversity, and anti-discrimination. Interviews will take place on the 8th of December and 9th December.
We actively welcome applications from people with lived experience of mental health challenges, and from individuals who identify as LGBTQ+, people of colour, disabled, or from other underrepresented communities - your unique perspective and voice are valued here.
Employee Benefits include:
- 29 days annual leave + Bank Holiday
- One day off for your birthday each year
- Flexible working
- Hybrid working
- Access to our EAP (Employee Assistance Programme)
- Up to 5% employer contribution towards your pension
Please ensure you submit a cover letter with your CV (maximum two pages) referencing your skills & experience with regard to our core purpose and person specification outlined in the job description.
We work to improve the mental health and wellbeing of all LGBTQ+ people, reduce stigma and make LGBTQ+ mental health a community concern.
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Head of Fundraising and Partnerships
Salary: £46,000 - £50,000 per annum
Location: London
Our client is on a mission to tackle the high unemployment rate among adults with learning disabilities. Through their year-long traineeship programme, they equip participants with vital skills to become skilled baristas and expert café assistants, or to develop their capabilities as office managers and assistants. They are seeking an enthusiastic and engaged individual who has the passion and experience to drive their business forward.
As their very first Head of Fundraising and Partnerships, you will spearhead their strategy to generate the income necessary for maintaining their success and expanding their reach across London. They require an accomplished fundraiser with a proven background in implementing and delivering successful fundraising strategies, securing corporate sponsorships, and managing relationships with high-net-worth individuals, grant holders, and trustees. You will be working closely alongside their CEO, who has been actively leading the fundraising efforts until now.
The ideal candidate will possess the following:
- A strategic thinker with experience in creating and delivering successful fundraising strategies
- Excellent relationship-building skills and a proven track record in securing funding from trusts and foundations
- Strong organisational and project management abilities to navigate and coordinate fundraising activities across teams
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, able to engage diverse stakeholders effectively
- A proactive, results-driven mindset capable of adapting to a fast-paced environment
- Proven experience in fundraising, partnership management, or business development
- A genuine passion for supporting individuals within the disability community
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement a strategic fundraising outreach plan to build a sustainable pipeline of potential donors and partners
- Identify, cultivate, and secure significant funding from trusts, foundations, and major donors
- Design and deliver a comprehensive fundraising strategy that aligns with the organisation's programme ambitions
- Build on established relationships with HNWIs and corporate partners while expanding engagement opportunities
- Manage the marketing team to ensure successful execution of campaigns aligned with fundraising goals
Our client prides themselves on cultivating an inclusive culture where every individual feels valued and respected. They encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences to help ensure that their team reflects the communities they serve.
To apply, please email your CV. Join them in making a meaningful impact in the lives of adults with learning disabilities!
About Cardiomyopathy UK
Cardiomyopathy UK is the only charity in the UK dedicated to supporting people affected by cardiomyopathy, a condition that affects the heart muscle. We provide expert information, emotional and practical support, and campaign for better diagnosis, treatment, and care.
We are a growing national charity with ambitious plans to reach more people, improve services, and strengthen our financial sustainability. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in expanding and diversifying our income while building meaningful partnerships that help us make a lasting difference for individuals and families across the UK.
The Role
We are seeking a proactive and supportive Fundraising Development Manager to lead and grow our income generation activities. Alongside overseeing day to day fundraising, this role will shape our long term development strategy, strengthen supporter journeys, and build sustainable income pipelines across community fundraising, events, legacies, major donors, and trust fundraising.
This is a senior management role where you will guide a small, passionate fundraising team. Our fundraisers are energetic, professional, and committed to helping more people affected by cardiomyopathy. We need an outstanding manager who can inspire and empower them to achieve their goals.
Main Responsibilities
Fundraising Leadership and Team Management:
- Lead and motivate a team of three members of staff ensuring clear objectives, accountability, and professional development.
- Develop and implement an annual fundraising plan and income targets across key income streams.
- Promote a collaborative, creative, and results focused team culture.
- Contribute to organisational strategy and income forecasting Trusts, Foundations and Grants
- Research and identify new funding opportunities across trusts, foundations, and grant makers.
- Write compelling and tailored funding proposals that align with the charity’s strategic priorities and projects.
- Manage relationships with funders, providing high quality reports, updates, and stewardship.
- Secure funding for both core operational costs and specific charity projects.
- Lead the development of long term income growth plans, ensuring the charity has a balanced and sustainable fundraising portfolio.
- Strengthen supporter pipelines across all income streams, from first engagement to long term stewardship.
- Identify new areas for income development, testing and scaling approaches that have strong potential.
Community and Events Fundraising:
- Oversee the delivery of a range of community and challenge fundraising events, including flagship charity events and third party challenges.
- Support the team to plan and deliver special fundraising events, such as donor receptions and corporate challenges (abseils, treks, marathons, etc).
- Ensure high quality supporter experiences to maximise income and retention.
- Develop creative campaigns to engage new supporters and volunteers across the UK.
Individual Giving and Supporter Development:
- Support the team to grow regular giving and one off donations through creative campaigns and appeals.
- Oversee stewardship processes to ensure all supporters receive timely, engaging, and personal communication.
- Use insights and data to understand supporter motivations and improve donor journeys.
- Develop a clear supporter development strategy that nurtures long term giving and encourages upgrades, reactivation, and retention.
- Introduce new development led approaches such as supporter segmentation, insight driven journeys, and testing plans.
Major Donors and High Value Giving:
- Build and maintain relationships with philanthropists and high net worth individuals.
- Develop a programme to secure transformational gifts and long term strategic support.
Monitoring, Reporting and Compliance:
- Manage budgets and income forecasts across all fundraising streams.
- Report regularly to the Executive Leadership Team on income, progress, and new opportunities.
- Ensure all fundraising activity complies with relevant regulations, codes of practice, and GDPR requirements.
- Maintain accurate and up to date records using the charity’s CRM and fundraising platforms.
Essential Experience and Skills:
- Significant experience in fundraising, with a proven track record of success across multiple income streams (particularly trusts, corporates, or major donors).
- Demonstrated success in achieving income growth and diversifying fundraising portfolios.
- Proven experience leading and motivating fundraising teams.
- Excellent relationship building and communication skills, with confidence engaging a wide range of stakeholders.
- Strong written skills, including experience developing successful bids, cases for support, and partnership proposals.
- Sound financial and strategic planning skills, including budget management, forecasting, and reporting.
- Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise competing demands.
- Confident, proactive, and able to work independently while contributing to team goals.
- A collaborative and positive leadership style that motivates and empowers others.
Location: Central London, hybrid working (office-based at least 2 days a week)
Contract: 4-5 Days a week, permanent
Salary: £55,000 pro rata
Hours: Flexible working pattern permitted, subject to organisational needs
About Refugee Legal Support
Refugee Legal Support is a dynamic organisation working in solidarity with people who migrate: we provide and promote legal support, training, and advocacy so that asylum seekers, refugees and migrants can access rights and justice. We are now recruiting a senior leader to join the three-person Director team (Executive Director; Legal Director; this role) and help drive our next phase of growth and impact.
Why this role matters
This is a career-defining role at a pivotal time for RLS. You will help shape the future of our organisation, ensuring we have the resources and organisational infrastructure to maximise our impact. If you are a senior fundraiser who cares deeply about justice for migrants, wants to lead at a strategic level and doesn’t shy away from operational leadership when it counts, then this role is for you.
The role in brief
As our Fundraising Director you will lead the income generation strategy for RLS and oversee operational elements when needed—making this more than a conventional fundraising role. You will work across the organisation, supporting strategy, sustainable growth, and systems development, while ensuring we meet urgent funding needs as well as build long-term resilience. The role suits someone who thrives in a dynamic, justice-driven environment, is comfortable with ambiguity and change, and has the gravitas and hands-on mindset required in a senior role.
Key responsibilities
- Develop and lead the fundraising strategy: securing income from trusts, foundations, major donors, corporates, and other sources.
- Build, deepen and manage relationships with funders, partners and stakeholders to secure existing and new funding.
- Monitor fundraising performance, budgets, forecasts and contribute to organisational financial sustainability.
- Work operationally as required across the organisation: supporting RLS’s systems, processes and leadership team to ensure effective delivery and growth.
- Be a key member of the senior management team, working closely with the Executive Director, Legal Director and Board of Trustees to shape RLS’s strategic direction.
- Ensure high standards of reporting, monitoring and impact-communication to funders and stakeholders.
- Help embed organisational systems and infrastructure to support scale-up and sustainability.
Person specification
We’re seeking someone who:
- Has great experience in senior fundraising roles (ideally including trust/foundation, donor relationships and multi-stream income generation).
- Is comfortable operating at a strategic level and also stepping into operational matters when needed.
- Has excellent communication and influencing skills, able to engage with senior stakeholders, funders and leadership teams.
- Thrives in a fast-moving, values-driven environment, comfortable with change, ambiguity and organisational growth.
- Shares a strong commitment to migrant justice, equity and the mission of RLS.
- Is organised, resilient, and able to manage competing priorities across fundraising and operations.
Working arrangements
This role is based in London with hybrid working: you will be required to be in the office at least two days a week, with the remainder of time flexible. The post will require occasional flexibility for meetings, events or travel as part of senior leadership commitments.
RLS is committed to equality of opportunity, particularly welcoming applications from candidates with lived experience of migration, forced displacement, or marginalised communities.
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.
IRC UK
IRC UK is part of the IRC global network, which has its global headquarters in New York. Our team in the UK works to raise profile, deliver policy and practice change, and increase funding to help restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Since 2021, IRC UK has also provided integration services directly to refugees in the UK.
Job Overview
The External Relations (ER) department is comprised of three main but complementary functional areas: Private fundraising, Communications, and Advocacy. The main objective of the department is to enable the organisation to have the resources needed to continue serving millions of people worldwide in places affected by war and disaster.
The Director of UK Philanthropy will provide leadership and strategic direction for individual high net worth fundraising activities focused on the UK market, ensuring the delivery of significant, multi-year resources for the IRC's global mission. The Director will also serve as the primary high-value fundraising partner to the UK Executive Director as they facilitate cross-team collaboration, accountability, and success among all private fundraising teams in the UK (Philanthropy, Global Corporate Partnerships, Foundations & Trusts, and Mass Markets). The Director will play a leadership role in IRC UK more widely as a member of the UK Senior Management Team (UKSMT). The UKSMT is collectively responsible for achieving the cross-functional goals of IRC UK’s strategy and actively fostering an inclusive workplace at IRC UK.
This role will be responsible for:
• Leading a team of fundraising professionals focused on raising unrestricted and restricted contributions from High-Net-Worth Individuals.
• Managing a personal portfolio of significant donors and partners focused on securing six and seven-figure commitments.
• Facilitating cross-functional collaboration, ensuring strong coordination and accountability across all UK-based high-value fundraising teams as well as with other team leaders in the UK (e.g. Communications, Advocacy, and Programmes).
• Serve as the high-value fundraising representative on the UK Senior Management Team, directing and progressing strategic goals in fundraising as well as advising on the wider management of IRC UK.
• Serving as the primary fundraising/partnerships contact for the IRC's UK Board, leveraging their networks and influence to advance the team's revenue targets.
• Directly driving the UK Executive Director's engagement in fundraising and external partnership activities.
• Interfacing closely with US-based and other international colleagues in External Relations to ensure global strategic alignment.
The Director will craft and implement comprehensive fundraising strategies for the UK market, mentor and guide the team to optimise the size and impact of gifts and ensure donor-centric fundraising practices are consistently deployed. This critical role involves developing and implementing strategies informed by bold revenue targets.
Major Responsibilities
Fundraising and Partnerships
• Manage a focused, complex portfolio of individual high-value prospects and supporters that results in increasing gifts at the six and seven-figure level.
• Design and execute customised fundraising and partnership strategies for their personal portfolio, to maximise size and impact of gifts to the IRC.
• Travel and meet with donors and prospects across the UK and occasionally internationally as required.
• Achieve personal and team-wide goals and metrics related to visits, solicitations, gifts/pledges closed, and other critical key performance indicators.
• Serve as the primary staff liaison and resource for the IRC's UK Board on all matters relating to philanthropy and partnerships, ensuring their engagement is maximised for fundraising impact.
Leadership and Management
• Lead and directly supervise a team of approximately 3 individuals across the UK-based Philanthropy team, inspiring, motivating and challenging them through active mentorship and fostering an environment that supports new ideas and innovative approaches to donor relationship management.
• Provide comprehensive thought leadership for the team's efforts towards increased financial revenue and other modes of private sector engagement that support the impactful delivery of the IRC's mission.
• Partner with the Senior Director of International Philanthropy to develop a strategic plan, including setting annual goals and key outcomes for the team. This will include but is not limited to collaborating with the UK Board and Senior IRC leadership in identifying, cultivating, and stewarding donors through strategic engagement opportunities such as meetings and events.
• Provide strategic oversight and manage collaboration between the UK-based leads of the Foundations and Trusts, Global Corporate Partnerships, and Mass Markets teams, ensuring strong coordination in executing comprehensive donor engagement strategies across the UK market.
• Collaborate as a peer with other UK leaders on the UK Senior Management Team, holding collective accountability for achieving the goals of the UK strategy and advising on the wider management of IRC UK to support those goals.
Executive and Global Collaboration
• Proactively drive the UK Executive Director's fundraising activities, including identifying and vetting high-level engagement opportunities, preparing briefing materials, and ensuring excellent donor/partner stewardship.
• Interface and collaborate superbly with US-based colleagues in External Relations to ensure consistent messaging, coordinated prospect management, and alignment with global fundraising priorities.
• Facilitate the deployment of IRC leaders (including the UK ED and global Executive Board and programme leadership) throughout the donor life cycle to qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward five, six, and seven-figure commitments.
Candidate Requirements
• Significant demonstrable years progressive experience or proven background of non-profit fundraising experience and expertise in high-net-worth individual fundraising, and/or foundation/trust/corporate partnership development.
• Demonstrated history of being an empowering and supportive manager to front-line fundraisers.
• Outstanding communication skills, including writing, listening, verbal presentation, and speaking.
Preferred Experience & Skills
• Consistent track record of securing 6 and 7+ figure gifts/partnerships from a complex portfolio of diverse donors and prospects, including qualifying prospects and upgrading donors.
• Proven organisational leadership experience, for example on senior management teams.
• Experience in international organisational collaboration, including interfacing effectively with leadership and colleagues based in other countries.
• Proven experience leading and directly supervising front-line fundraisers.
• Experience in leveraging and managing a Board or high-level volunteer leadership for fundraising success.
• Ability to develop creative and multifaceted donor strategy often carried out in partnership with programme staff or senior leadership.
• Ability to navigate CRM systems.
• Dedication to fundraising for international development, humanitarian, human rights, gender and racial equality, social justice, and migrant communities
Working Environment
• IRC UK has a hybrid working policy.
• Occasional travel across the UK and internationally as required.
Head of Supporter Relations (Maternity cover)
LSE is committed to building a diverse, equitable and truly inclusive university
LSE Philanthropy and Global Engagement (PAGE)
Head of Supporter Relations
This is a fixed term appointment for 12 months
Salary from £63,370 to £73,163 pa inclusive with potential to progress to £80,927 pa inclusive of London allowance
The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) is one of the foremost social science universities in the world. Based in central London with a global reach, we develop the people and ideas that shape the world. The Philanthropy and Global Engagement Division (PAGE) is integral to LSE’s capacity to realise our strategic direction through engaging with alumni and friends, staff and students, volunteers, organisations, and the wider community to increase philanthropic income for agreed School priorities. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the continued success of LSE’s ambitious Shaping the World Campaign, which aims to raise £750m and secure 300,000 volunteering hours by 2030.
We are seeking an experienced and strategic individual to join PAGE as Head of Supporter Relations on a 12-month maternity cover contract. This senior role is responsible for leading a team of eight specialists across three key functions: Donor Relations, Events and Honorary & Emeritus Groups. The postholder will build on the team’s existing success and provide strategic leadership to ensure our supporters enjoy a first- class experience in their philanthropic partnership with LSE.
What You Will Bring To The Role
Candidates should be able to demonstrate experience of working in a role involving exceptional donor relations and cultivation and stewardship event planning and delivery, in the Higher Education, not-for-profit, or a comparable sector and ideally within a major capital Campaign context; evidence of excellent communication skills and attention to detail; excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to organise their own workload plus that of their team in a fast-paced environment, responding effectively to changing deadlines and conflicting priorities.
The successful candidate will have:
· Experience in complex event management, including overseas
· Strong leadership skills and a collaborative management style, with the ability to form and communicate a clear vision of the goals to be achieved by a team
· Understanding of and commitment to the highest standards of relationship management and donor stewardship
· Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to convey complex information in an appropriate manner and format
We offer an occupational pension scheme, generous annual leave, hybrid working, and excellent training and development opportunities.
For further information about the post, please see the how to apply document, job description and the person specification.
If you have any technical queries with applying on the online system, please use the “contact us” links at the bottom of the LSE Jobs page.
Should you have any queries about the role, please email Chris Kendrick
The closing date for receipt of applications is Sunday 7 December (23.59 UK time).
Regrettably, we are unable to accept any late applications.
First-round interviews will take place on 7 January 2026.
Founded in 1823 by Samuel Codner as a mission to support English-speaking people in Newfoundland, the Intercontinental Church Society (ICS) has grown into a dynamic Anglican mission agency. For over two centuries, ICS has supported evangelism, church planting and chaplaincy across the globe, particularly among English-speaking people living, working or travelling outside their home countries.
With over 1.5 billion English speakers worldwide our mission is global, reflected by our chaplaincy congregations which are richly multinational.
We currently have 48 Mission Partners in 17 countries over 4 continents.
Our foundations are strong. We are financially stable, spiritually vibrant with a highly engaged Council and committed team.
We feel that the time is ripe to pursue growth. This is a watershed moment.
Under The Reverend Canon Richard Bromley’s leadership, as Mission Director, our governance, relationship with the Diocese of Europe and our partnership with our chaplaincies have been greatly strengthened.
In this season we are launching a new 10-year vision to plant 50 English-speaking Anglican churches in major cities and towns across Europe, to proclaim the gospel in culturally relevant ways, foster collaboration with other denominations and congregations, and become catalysts for further church plants.
We are now seeking to appoint a dynamic Mission Director as Richard’s successor.
This post is subject to an occupational requirement under Schedule 9 of the Equality Act that the post holder be a practising Christian.
You will be a Christian with a vibrant evangelical faith embracing a generous orthodoxy, with a breadth of senior strategic leadership experience in a cross-cultural Christian mission setting, pastoral and relationship building skills and compassion and wisdom to navigate the opportunities and challenges of the season ahead. You will also be passionate about our vision to reach people for Christ.


