Major events manager jobs in Greater london

About us

Our purpose is simple: to save lives at sea. 24 hours a day, every day, RNLI lifesavers are ready to launch to the rescue. We’re looking for a new Philanthropy Manager, homebased in the South East of England, to join our expanding Philanthropy Team. The Philanthropy Team supports the RNLI by working with individuals who are passionate about our work and want to make a difference through high-value gifts.

This is an exciting time to join the team as we are about to embark on a £150m capital appeal which the Philanthropy Team will be a key part of delivering. This is a new role, our second in the South East, and you will work closely with our experienced Philanthropy Manager who has been managing the whole area. You will have a dedicated geography of focus around but not exclusive to Essex, Kent, East Sussex, West Sussex, Surrey and part of London.

Some of the benefits

• Flexible working
• 26 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Competitive pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Health and dental cash plan option
• Training & Development in Major Giving

Your role

As a Philanthropy Manager, you will be tasked with focus on the following areas:

• Growing and managing a portfolio of up to 70-90 major donors, to solicit and close five, six and seven figure gifts
• Building compelling cases for support that inspire and align with donors’ interests and identified needs
• Developing and hosting a small number of engagement, prospecting, and recognition events
• Providing excellent customer service and stewardship

About you

We’re looking for someone who loves meeting people and has a natural aptitude for selling and prospecting. You’ll thrive on developing relationships, inspiring others in the work of the RNLI. Your great communication skills will allow you to flex your style to a wider range of audiences, whether colleagues, senior stakeholders, donors or prospects. You’ll be self-motivated working as part of a remote team and be comfortable working outside regular office hours and travelling occasionally within the rest of the UK and Ireland as the job demands.

To be considered as a Philanthropy Manager, you will need:

• Ideally you will be able to have easy access to your key geographical areas highlighted above
• Relevant or transferable experience of account managing and developing and maintaining excellent relationships with individuals. You excel at Customer Service.
• Experience of working with stakeholders at all levels both internal and external, securing and managing meetings with senior stakeholders, flexing style to the audience.
• Excellent numerical skills and ability to prepare financial information, and ability to discuss and present complex information, and the ability to communicate with passion and authority
• This post requires a valid driving licence

So, as a Philanthropy Manager if you have the drive and enthusiasm to be part of our One Crew to achieve our Philanthropy goals and want to see how you can support our organisation’s aim to reduce drowning, this could be the role for you. To apply, please visit our jobs page.

Closing date: 9 August 2026.

Interview date: 18 August 2026.

The RNLI is committed to safeguarding; protecting a person’s health, wellbeing, and human rights, enabling them to live free from harm, abuse, and neglect. We expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment and have a zero-tolerance approach. The suitability of all prospective employees and volunteers will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment. This will include relevant criminal record checks being carried out dependent on the eligibility of the role. (England & Wales; DBS check, Scotland; Disclosure Scotland PVG, Northern Ireland; Access NI, Republic of Ireland; Garda Vetting; International, International Child Protection Certificate process).

Our staff and volunteers have been saving lives at sea without prejudice for 200 years. We respect and value diversity of background, skills and perspectives within our teams, and consider it essential to help us deliver a world-class lifesaving service. We are an inclusive organisation and welcome applications from everyone. In addition to having the skills needed for the role, we also look for applicants who share our commitment to living our RNLI values (trustworthy, courageous, selfless, and dependable), and helping us work towards Our Vision: To save Every One.

Major Giving at Friends of the Earth is looking for a new Trusts and Grants Manager, to set the strategic direction of the team and give dynamic and thoughtful leadership to the trusts and foundations portfolio.

The Trusts team is well-established and experienced, and this is great time to take the team forward and take ownership of a varied pipeline of funders. We want someone who is creative, enthusiastic and aligned to our mission – if you dream of making a difference in the climate justice movement, this could be the role for you.

As the team manager, you will be responsible for:

• Setting the direction of the team and leading by example in exceptional account management
• Collaborating with teams across the organisation to bring our work to life for funders
• Communicating the importance of trusts and foundation funding to internal and external stakeholders
• Inspiring the team to seek out new opportunities and build meaningful long-term relationships

Key Skills and Attributes:

• Proven track record of securing and managing five and six-figure, multi-year grants and delivering first-class donor cultivation and stewardship
• Experience in leading strategy development and delivery
• Evidence of a dynamic and innovative approach to presenting a range of funding options and scenarios
• The ability to proactively build and manage both internal and external stakeholder relationships
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills to support strong bid and proposal development and reporting
• Strong leadership skills to support and coach team members ensuring continuous improvement and a sustainable work/life integration
• Good understanding of, and proficiency in, fundraising databases

The team: 

The Major Giving team is made up of corporate partnerships, philanthropy and trusts and raises £6 million a year from our partners, funders and donors. It is part of the Income Generation directorate, which includes Individual Giving, Organisational Insight and Supporter Relations.

Working closely with all areas of the organisation, we match high-net-worth individuals, funders and partners to our projects and campaigns and motivate them to give significant gifts to Friends of the Earth.

The Major Giving team is ambitious, well-established, dynamic, and collaborative, with each income stream working closely on projects, events and proposals to ensure donors are stewarded in the most effective ways.

For more information please read the job description.

Closing date: Monday 10th August 2026 (23:59)

Hours: Full time (30 hours over 4 days)

Location: Flexible across England, Wales and Northern Ireland 

(London salary applicable to candidates who live in London or are based in the London office a minimum of two days a week)

Please note we only accept applications via the Friends of the Earth Application System.

We offer a competitive range of benefits, good work/life balance including a 4-day working week with no loss of pay, excellent learning and development opportunities and a vibrant organisational culture. 

Our staff body is currently under-representative of People of Colour, LGBTQIA+ people and people with long term conditions or impairments. We are committed to eroding these historic barriers, so as to create a movement in which people from all walks of life see themselves in, and so we particularly encourage you to apply if you belong to one of these groups or sit at multiple intersections of disadvantage. We are committed to the Disability Confident standard and will guarantee an interview to any candidates who declare a disability and who meet the essential criteria for the role.

Friends of the Earth staff who publicly represent Friends of the Earth (including all campaigners) are not allowed to also represent a political party. This is to ensure that there can be no confusion in the minds of the public about Friends of the Earth's party-political independence. Affected staff should also seek permission from the Senior Management Team if they wish to hold a non-public facing official role in a political party. If this is an issue, please do raise this with us as soon as possible.

Friends of the Earth is an international community dedicated to protecting the natural world and the wellbeing of everyone in it. We lead campaigns, provide resources and information, and drive real solutions to the environmental problems facing us all. 

About the role:

This is a rare opportunity to build something from the ground up and see the direct impact of your work on people experiencing homelessness across London. As our first Philanthropy and Major Gifts Officer, you will work closely with the Assistant Director of Fundraising to bring our new strategy to life, shaping how we engage major donors and grow a powerful community of supporters who are motivated to stand alongside Single Homeless Project (SHP) and our clients. Every relationship you build and every gift you secure will help create real opportunities for our clients to move away from homelessness and towards safety, stability and independence.

You will take the lead in developing and managing meaningful relationships with major donors, creating thoughtful and engaging journeys that bring them closer to our work and the difference it makes day to day. Alongside nurturing existing supporters, you will identify and secure new funding opportunities, building a strong and sustainable pipeline of donors and driving forward this new area of income generation within the team. Working collaboratively across SHP, you will connect philanthropists with our services in a way that feels personal, impactful and rooted in the realities of our work, while contributing to the wider fundraising targets that enable us to keep delivering life changing support.

Hybrid working for us means a mix of in office working in Kings Cross and home working. Currently two days in the office (usually Wednesday and Friday) with the rest from home. 

About you:

• You have experience building relationships with donors, supporters or partners, and know how to turn those relationships into meaningful income or long term support.
• You’re a confident communicator, able to bring a cause to life through conversations and written content that genuinely connects people to impact.
• You’re proactive and driven, comfortable spotting opportunities, growing a pipeline and following through to secure results.
• You’re organised and detail focused, able to manage multiple relationships and keep accurate records using CRM or similar systems.
• You’re motivated by purpose and excited by the chance to help shape and grow a new area of fundraising that directly supports people experiencing homelessness in London.

About us:

We’re London’s leading homelessness charity – and we get things done.

In a city where hundreds are forced into homelessness every day, our work has never been more needed or more challenging. And we’re not shying away. We’re rolling up our sleeves to make change and helping over 10,000 Londoners every year. We prevent homelessness, provide safe places to live and give people the opportunity to rebuild their lives and transform their futures. And we never give up. 

We’re here for Londoners wherever they are on their journey. We start with trust, building relationships that help people feel safe, supported, and ready to move forward. Every day, we put people first in everything we do, challenging injustice and barriers that keep people from the safety, stability and opportunity they deserve. We stand alongside people as they rebuild and shape a future that feels their own. 

Joining Single Homeless Project means joining a team that’s bold, compassionate and determined to do better for the people we support and for each other. You’ll work alongside colleagues with lived experience, in a space that’s trans-inclusive, disability-friendly, and actively striving to be anti-oppressive and equitable. 

We’re not perfect, but we’re real. We listen. We learn. And we push forward, together. Because this isn’t just a job. It’s a chance to lead with empathy, spark change, and help build a London where no one is left behind.

Important info:

Please note we will be reviewing applications and inviting suitable candidates to interview online via Microsoft Teams as applications are received. Therefore, please submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close the advert as soon as a suitable candidate is identified. 

Suitable candidates will be invited to a second stage interview.

This post will require a Basic DBS check to be processed (by SHP) for the successful applicant.

Please note applications are reviewed for AI use in application questions. Applications with insufficient/without current right to work or requiring sponsorship will not be accepted for this role. 

Location: This role is based in the London office 1 day a week, with the rest of the working week being based from home.

Salary: £40,400 per annum rising to £43,700 after 1 year of service

Responsible to: Head of Marketing and Sales

Contract type: Full Time (37 hours per week), Permanent

Closing date: 29th July 2026, Midday

Interviews: We will be interviewing on a rolling basis. Please apply as soon as possible

Who we are

Futures For All is the largest social mobility charity in the UK. We help to level the playing field between state and independent schools by giving all young people access to the same prestigious networks available to the top fee-paying schools.

We believe that by inspiring young people to explore their ambitions through our speaker programme, facilitating access to multi-day experiences of the world of work, and supporting young people to successfully seize opportunities available to them, then we can make a profound difference to the lives of young people, their future happiness and prosperity.

By 2028, our ambition is that every young person in the UK has access to high quality work experience. Yet today, less than half of young people leave secondary school having had any work experience whatsoever. 

Role Summary

We're looking for a Press and Media Manager to help us tell the story of our work and grow our profile across local, regional, and national media. This is a press-led role, with the majority of time focused on proactive and reactive media work, alongside supporting wider marketing activity where it strengthens campaigns and storytelling.

You'll own and drive our day-to-day media presence, ensuring communications activity directly supports our core goal: increasing the number and diversity of employers offering work experience across the UK.

You'll take the lead on media work - pitching stories, building journalist relationships, drafting press releases, and developing thought leadership content including blogs, op-eds, and features. For major set-piece moments (around six per year), you'll work alongside an external PR agency to help secure national coverage. You’ll also work closely with, CEO Nick Brook, and will have the opportunity to work alongside founder Robert Peston and Chair Andrew Law at key moments.

An early and significant focus will be the launch of our inaugural State of Work Experience report in autumn 2026, a major annual publication designed to shape the national conversation on work experience, skills and opportunity.

This isn't about publicity for its own sake. Your work will be measured by how effectively it contributes to employer and partnership growth, amplifies the voices of young people we support, and positions Futures for All as a leader in the work experience and social mobility space.

What success looks like in this role

• Regular, high-quality media coverage across local, regional, and national outlets
• Strong relationships with key journalists and media contacts
• Clear contribution of media activity to employer sign-ups and partnerships
• Consistent, high-quality storytelling across press and campaign activity

Key Duties / Responsibilities

Press and Media

• Lead day-to-day media activity: identifying stories, writing press releases, pitching to journalists, and responding to media enquiries
• Build and maintain relationships with journalists, editors, and bloggers across local, regional, trade, and national outlets
• Identify newsworthy angles and develop stories aligned to organisational priorities
• Create compelling press and thought leadership content, including blog posts, op-eds, case studies, and feature articles
• Monitor media coverage and maintain a media mentions log; report on reach and impact
• Coordinate with our contracted PR agency on major campaigns and set-piece moments
• Brief spokespeople and prepare key messages for interviews
• Provide occasional out-of-hours support for press activity where required
• Occasional travel across the UK for key events

Marketing

• Work closely with colleagues to align press activity with marketing campaigns aimed at growing employer sign-ups and regional partnerships
• Support and contribute to the creation of marketing materials, email campaigns, and social media content where it aligns with press and campaign activity
• Contribute to the development of an integrated communications calendar

General

• Maintain and grow our media contacts database
• Stay informed on education, employment, and social mobility trends
• Champion our brand voice and ensure consistency across all external communications
• Ensure safeguarding best practice is embedded across communications activity
• Support wider communications activity as required

Skills / Experience / Knowledge:

Essential:

• Demonstrable experience in a press, PR, or communications role — in-house, agency, or journalism· Excellent writing skills with the ability to craft clear, engaging copy for different audiences and formats· Good understanding of the UK media landscape· Highly organised, able to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines· Genuine interest in social mobility, education, or youth employment
• Comfortable working both independently and as part of a small team
• Ability to identify newsworthy angles and translate organisational priorities into compelling stories
• Confident pitching stories and building relationships with journalists
• Experience of proactively securing media coverage (print, broadcast, or online)

Desirable:

• Experience working in the charity or education sector· Experience working with external PR agencies· Existing media contacts (education, business, or regional press)
• Experience working in a small, fast-paced organisation
• Skills in social media or content creation (e.g. Canva, video editing)
• Familiarity with marketing principles and campaign delivery

Diversity at our core

Futures For All is committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process and encouraging equality and diversity among our workforces. We acknowledge that some candidates may require additional support to overcome barriers experienced during the application process. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please reach out to us.

The Application Process:

Please apply as soon as possible by clicking the 'apply for this job' button in the top right-hand corner of the job advert. Once clicked, you will be asked to complete your application by submitting your CV and a cover letter. The cover letter is an opportunity for you to share the skills and knowledge you have to be successful in this role. Appointees are subject to a DBS check. You must have the right to work in the UK to apply.

The deadline to submit your application is 29th July 2026, Midday. Please note that we reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications

We will be interviewing on a rolling basis. Please apply as soon as possible.

Futures For All is committed to safeguarding the young people we work with and expects all staff members to share this commitment. Appointees are subject to a DBS check. Having a criminal record will not automatically exclude applicants. You are also required to have the Right to Work in the UK for this role.

Benefits offered at Futures For All

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Morning of your birthday off 
• £500 a year professional development fund 
• Option to purchase additional annual leave yearly
• 'Winter shutdown' gifted so no need to use annual leave between Christmas and new years eve. 
• Early bank holiday finish - we finish at 3:30pm on a Friday before all bank holidays
• 22.2 hours of volunteering days to use each year
• Home office set up support
• Enhanced sick pay 
• Enhanced family friendly leave 
• Employee Assistance Programme 

Futures For All Values

PASSION: We are committed to levelling the playing field for young people across the UK, creating social mobility and tackling disadvantages.

AGILITY: We challenge our ideas of what is possible in order to better meet the needs of those we support. We are human, make mistakes, learn, evolve and adapt.

INTEGRITY: We act with empathy and bring our authentic selves to work every day. We value and respect the talent, time and intentions of those we work with.

COLLABORATION: We are one team with one mission and only by working together can we deliver better outcomes for young people. We support each other unconditionally and feel motivation in shared success as well as individual progress.

DIVERSITY:  We know it takes people with different ideas, strengths, identities, interests, and cultural backgrounds to make our organisation succeed. We encourage constructive debate and critical friendship.

Are you an experienced event manager ready to take strategic ownership of a flagship fundraising event with an established reputation and a seven-figure impact? 

Womankind Worldwide is looking for an ambitious and experienced Event Manager to lead our International Women's Day Gala - a prestigious event that brings together more than 400 leaders from the worlds of finance, law and business and raises over £1.2 million each year to support women's rights organisations and movements. 

This is far more than an event delivery role. You'll take strategic ownership of the Gala, leading its planning, delivery and future development. Working closely with our volunteer Gala Committee, sponsors, donors, suppliers and senior colleagues, you'll identify opportunities to grow income, strengthen partnerships, enhance the guest experience and ensure the Gala continues to evolve and thrive. 

We're looking for someone who: 

• Has significant experience leading high-profile fundraising, corporate or major events. 

• Can balance strategic thinking with meticulous attention to detail. 

• Builds strong relationships with senior stakeholders, sponsors and volunteers. 

• Is confident managing complex projects, budgets and multiple priorities. 

• Is passionate about using events to inspire supporters and maximise fundraising impact. 

At Womankind, you'll join a feminist organisation working alongside women's rights organisations and movements to advance gender equality. We offer flexible and hybrid working, a supportive team culture and the opportunity to make a tangible contribution to a more equal world. 

If you're looking for a role where you'll have genuine ownership, the opportunity to shape the future of a highly successful event and the chance to use your skills to support feminist movements globally, we'd love to hear from you. 

Helping South West London come together to tackle poverty through powerful community events.

Join Dons Local Action Group as our Community & Events Manager and take the lead in delivering inspiring fundraising and community events that make a real difference. From flagship events like the Stadium Sleepout to new fundraising initiatives, you'll bring people together, build meaningful relationships and create memorable experiences that raise vital funds for local people facing food poverty and crisis. 

We're looking for an organised, energetic and people-focused individual who thrives on turning ideas into action. You'll work closely with supporters, volunteers, schools, community groups and local businesses, taking ownership of events from initial planning through to delivery and evaluation. No two days are the same, and you'll play a key role in growing one of DLAG's most important income streams. 

If you enjoy being hands-on, building relationships and seeing the direct impact of your work in the community, we'd love to hear from you. Join a fast-growing local charity where your work will help strengthen communities, support vulnerable people and create lasting local impact.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in growing a major donor programme that directly supports life-changing eye care services in the Holy Land. You will work closely with the Executive Director, UK (EDUK) and senior leadership, including the CEO and Trustees, to contribute to the long-term sustainability of a respected and impactful international charity.

As part of a small, ambitious and collaborative UK team, you will play a major role in shaping and developing the major donor programme, building meaningful relationships with supporters and seeing the tangible impact of your work on patients and communities.

The St John of Jerusalem Eye Hospital Group (SJEHG) is a UK-registered charity delivering expert eye care to the people of the Holy Land, regardless of ethnicity, religion or ability to pay. It operates through two locally-registered charities to provide services in East Jerusalem, the West Bank and Gaza.

Join Challengers as Community Events and Partnerships Manager to play a key role in growing sustainable income and supporter engagement for the charity.

Location: Hybrid / Guilford (3 days per week in office)

Applications close: 9 a.m. Monday 10th August 2026

About Challengers

For almost 50 years, Challengers has been transforming the lives of disabled children and young people through inclusive play. We break down barriers, reduce isolation, support families, and provide respite and community when it’s needed most.

Nearly 1 in 5 children has a SEND need, yet many are excluded from school, play and community life, lacking safe spaces to connect and belong. This leads to isolation for children and intense pressure on families. Children become isolated, missing out on vital opportunities to develop confidence, friendship and independence. Parents are facing exhaustion, declining mental health and often being forced to give up work.

Challengers exists to break this cycle, creating inclusive, community-based spaces and providing services where disabled children and their families are supported. From play and youth schemes to family days and parent carer training and three alternative provision sites, our work tackles inclusion at its root by focusing on belonging, connection and dignity.

About the role

As the Community Events and Partnerships Manager, you will play a key role in growing sustainable income and supporter engagement for Challengers.

Leading the community, corporate & events team, you will be responsible for developing and delivering an ambitious programme of community fundraising, challenge events, partnerships and supporter engagement activities.

You will ensure supporters receive an exceptional experience throughout their journey with Challengers, building long-term relationships that maximise impact, retention and income.

Working collaboratively across the fundraising, communications and service delivery teams, you will identify opportunities to strengthen supporter engagement, raise the profile of Challengers and support the delivery of organisational fundraising objectives.

Acting as an enthusiastic ambassador for Challengers, you will represent the charity at fundraising, networking and community events and help build meaningful relationships with supporters, volunteers, local organisations and partners.

Who we are looking for

We seek a relationship-focused fundraising professional who thrives on bringing people together to make a tangible difference. You’ll be passionate about creating exceptional supporter experiences, building lasting relationships and delivering engaging fundraising activities that inspire individuals, communities and corporate partners to support our mission.

You’ll have experience of managing successful fundraising or engagement events, corporate partnerships and delivering community fundraising programmes which deliver on ambitious income targets.

Above all, you’ll be a collaborative and supportive team player who shares our commitment to delivering outstanding supporter experiences. You’ll be inspired by Challengers’ mission, embrace the social model of disability and be motivated by the opportunity to help create a world where disabled children and young people can play, learn and thrive without barriers.

Please click on the link to be redirected to the Peridot Partners website, where you will find full details of the role and how to apply.

Applications for this role close at 9 a.m. Monday 10th August 2026.

FUNDRAISING DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

Looking for a fundraising role where your work genuinely changes lives?

Our client is a Christian charity supporting families and individuals through programmes focused on poverty relief, emotional wellbeing, education, community support and long-term life transformation. They are looking for a proactive, relationship-focused Development Manager to help grow and strengthen their fundraising across trusts, donors, events and community fundraising.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing charity making a real difference to families and local communities. Working closely with their Fundraising Director, you’ll play a key role in building meaningful supporter relationships, delivering engaging fundraising activity and helping develop sustainable income streams that allow the charity’s work to flourish.

This is far more than a desk-based fundraising role. They require someone who enjoys building connections, spotting opportunities, bringing ideas to life and getting involved in the practical delivery of fundraising activity.

Your work will include:

• Building and nurturing strong donor and supporter relationships
• Supporting trust and foundation applications and reporting
• Helping plan and deliver fundraising events and community initiatives
• Managing and maintaining fundraising data through Salesforce CRM
• Supporting the delivery of fundraising strategy across multiple income streams

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has experience in fundraising, donor engagement or community fundraising
• Is comfortable working independently and as part of a team
• Has experience using CRM systems (Salesforce desirable)
• Enjoys both strategic thinking and hands-on delivery
• Is a confident communicator and relationship builder
• Will respect the charity’s strong Christian ethos.

In return, you’ll join a supportive and collaborative team within a charity that is growing, ambitious and deeply rooted in community impact. You’ll have the opportunity to develop across different areas of fundraising and charity life while seeing the direct impact of your work on families and individuals who need support.

If you’re passionate about people, purpose and building relationships that make a difference — we’d love to hear from you.

For over 190 years, London City Mission has been sharing the love of God and the good news of Jesus Christ with people on the margins in London, and we do this in partnership with churches. 

LCM's vision is to see everyone from the margins being invited to followJesus. Currently supporting approximately 80 front-line missionaries, 40 Mission Catalysts and Project Workers, and 20 short-term placements across the city, LCM has set an ambitious target to grow donations and legacy income by at least 7.5% per year throughout our 5 year strategy to the end of 2029. 

We are seeking a new Head of Major Gifts to drive innovation and growth through creative, wise, and inspirational leadership. Leading a high-performing and talented team, you'll develop LCM's strategy to grow relationships with individuals, Charitable Trusts, and Foundations who have the capacity to make a significant financial difference. You'll create rewarding partnerships that deliver the greatest mutual value, lead the growth of giving through gifts in Wills and In Memory donations, and build on the team's success to deliver a step change in income. 

You'll develop strong relationships with supporters so they understand the impact of their giving, create ambitious annual income targets and KPIs in line with the 5-year strategy, and provide analysis and insight to the Leadership Team and Trustees. Working closely with colleagues acrossthe Mission, you'll be an advocate for the Fundraising and Supporter Partnerships team across the Mission and externally. 

The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate: 

• Proven track record in leading high-value fundraising programmes, particularly securing major gifts from individuals. 

• Excellent leadership skills in supporting and developing a high performing team 

• Strong financial expertise, including experience in target setting and providing detailed reporting and analysis. 

• Skilled in using CRM systems to support fundraising strategies and nurture supporter relationships. 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to influence and build strong relationships. 

Through this role you'll make a difference in London for the salvation of souls and to the glory of God, igniting a movement of mission in the local church to people on the margins. You'll be part of a mission-focused team who gather for daily staff prayers, monthly team days with worship and teaching, and an annual week of prayer. 

Closing date for applications: Friday 31st July 2026 at 12noon

Selection process: For shortlisted candidates, the process will include two stages. The first interview is expected to take place in early August 2026.

Fundraising Manager

Salary: £65,000–£70,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours per week) or Part-time (30 hours per week considered, salary pro rata)
Location: Hybrid working between home and our offices at Great Portland Street and Kennington Lane, London
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer
Direct Report: Fundraising Assistant

About International Students House (ISH)

International Students House (ISH) is a unique charity in the heart of London's West End, bringing together students from across the world through affordable accommodation, social activities, welfare support and cultural exchange.

For over a century, ISH has been creating opportunities for young people from diverse backgrounds to live, learn and build lifelong international friendships. As we enter an exciting new phase of growth, we are investing in our fundraising capability to secure the long-term future of our charity and expand our impact.

We are now seeking an ambitious, strategic and relationship-focused Fundraising Manager to establish and lead our fundraising function.

The Opportunity

This is a newly created senior role offering the opportunity to shape the future of fundraising at ISH.

Working closely with the Chief Executive Officer, Board of Trustees and senior leadership team, you will develop and deliver a comprehensive fundraising strategy that grows philanthropic income and builds sustainable funding streams.

You'll lead on developing relationships with trusts and foundations, major donors, alumni, corporate partners and international supporters while creating compelling fundraising campaigns that inspire long-term engagement.

If you're an experienced fundraiser looking for the opportunity to build something meaningful and make a lasting impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

As Fundraising Manager, you will:

• Develop and implement a 3–5 year fundraising strategy aligned with ISH's strategic objectives.

• Build a diverse fundraising portfolio across trusts and foundations, major donors, corporate partnerships, alumni, community fundraising and international philanthropy.

• Identify, cultivate and steward major donors and strategic partners.

• Lead the development of compelling funding applications and grant proposals.

• Secure significant income from trusts, foundations, government bodies and corporate sponsors.

• Develop donor stewardship and recognition programmes that encourage long-term support.

• Work collaboratively with Marketing, Alumni Relations, Events and CRM colleagues to deliver integrated fundraising campaigns.

• Establish fundraising KPIs, monitor performance and report regularly to the CEO, Senior Management Team and Board of Trustees.

• Manage and develop the Fundraising Assistant while fostering a collaborative fundraising culture across the organisation.

• Ensure all fundraising activity complies with charity law, the Code of Fundraising Practice and data protection legislation.

About You

You will be a motivated fundraising professional with a proven track record of securing significant philanthropic income and developing successful fundraising strategies.

You'll bring:

Essential

• Significant experience in fundraising, philanthropy or income generation.

• Demonstrable success securing funding from trusts and foundations, major donors and/or corporate partners.

• Experience developing and delivering fundraising strategies.

• Outstanding relationship management and networking skills.

• Excellent proposal and bid-writing abilities.

• Strong financial awareness and project management skills.

• Experience using CRM systems and analysing fundraising performance.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

• A collaborative, proactive and results-driven approach.

Desirable

• Experience within the charity, higher education or international education sectors.

• Alumni fundraising experience.

• Knowledge of UK trust and foundation fundraising.

• Experience securing international philanthropic funding, particularly in North America.

• Membership of the Chartered Institute of Fundraising or equivalent.

• Fundraising qualification or professional accreditation.

Why Join ISH?

This is an exciting opportunity to build a fundraising function with significant scope for innovation and growth while helping transform the lives of students from around the world.

In return we offer:

• Salary of £65,000–£70,000 (depending on experience)

• Full-time or part-time working options

• Hybrid working

• 25 days annual leave, increasing to 30 days with service

• Defined benefit contributory pension scheme

• Vitality private health insurance (Senior Management Team)

• Healthcare cash plan

• £3 daily meal allowance for use in our catering facilities

• Sage employee benefits platform

• Interest-free annual travel loan (after probation)

Eligibility

Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.

Join Us

If you are an experienced fundraiser who is excited by the opportunity to shape a new fundraising function, build meaningful donor relationships and help secure the future of an organisation that has supported generations of students from around the world, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now and help shape the next chapter of International Students House.

WHO WE ARE
 
24-7 Prayer is an international, interdenominational prayer movement, with a vision to revive the church and rewire the culture through non-stop night and day prayer. 
 
We started in 1999, when a simple student-led prayer vigil went viral and groups all over the world joined in to pray. Now, over two decades later, thousands of communities have taken part in 24-7 Prayer in churches, communities and cities in over half the countries on earth. From apps and courses to prayer rooms and blogs; we exist to help people pray. 
 
THE ROLE 
 
We're looking for an experienced Mid & Major Donor Manager who is passionate about connecting people with the vision, people and projects across the 24-7 Prayer movement that inspire generous giving. 
 
You'll love building authentic relationships and helping supporters discover how their generosity can fuel prayer, mission and justice around the world. You'll be someone who enjoys listening well, thinking strategically, and communicating impact in ways that help donors feel deeply connected to the movement they are helping to resource. 
 
You will bring experience in mid and major donor fundraising, alongside strong communication and relationship-building skills. As a relational movement, we're looking for someone who values and cultivates genuine connection. 
 
This role would suit someone with experience working with high-net-worth individuals who thrives in a fast-paced, growing organisation. We're looking for someone who is motivated by both people and outcomes—someone who enjoys using insight and data to build strong donor relationships and achieve ambitious fundraising goals. 
 
Above all, you'll have a personal passion for prayer, mission and justice, and a desire to see the vision of 24-7 Prayer continue to grow and achieve its mission to revive the church and rewire the culture.  
 
Role Overview
 
As the Mid & Major Donor Manager, you will develop and deliver strategies that inspire individuals to invest in the mission of 24-7 Prayer through four and five-figure gifts. You will manage a portfolio of mid and major donors and prospects, leading cultivation, solicitation and stewardship activity that helps supporters deepen their partnership with the movement. Through thoughtful relationship management, you'll create personalised opportunities for donors to engage with the stories, people and projects that matter most to them. 
 
You'll work closely with colleagues across the organisation to communicate impact, identify opportunities and ensure supporters experience exceptional care throughout their giving journey. 
 
*When prompted in the application process, please upload  

1. Your CV  
2. A 1-page covering letter explaining why you are suitable for the role and why you would like to work at 24-7 Prayer.  

 
N.B. If you do not upload both pieces of documentation your application will not be taken further.
 
Please note that this role holds an occupational requirement for the post holder to be a practising Christian with a living relationship with God, living in accordance to biblical principles. This is in accordance with Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010. 
 
Closing Date for applications: 26th July 2026 23:59
Interview date: 4th August 2026 
 
Our offer to you:  

• Being part of a team: as we seek God’s kingdom through prayer,missionand justice. We are highly relational, andwe’recommitted not just to supporting others to pray, but to being shaped by a culture of prayer ourselves.
• Flexible working: we care about your wellbeing and encourage flexible work arrangements such as hybrid working to promote work-life balance.
• Leave: 25 days of AL days, which increases with service, in addition to bank holidays.
• Retreat days: 6 days a year (pro-rata for part time).
• Family friendly policies: such as flexible working, maternity policy, parental leave.
• Pension Scheme: we offer a group stakeholder pension scheme with 7.5% employer's contribution and an employee contribution of 4-9%.
• Training opportunities.
• Life Assurance: upon death while in service, the payment covers three times the value of the employee’s annual salary.
• Employee Assistance Programme through Spark.
• Complimentary ticket to attend Wildfires festival and our International Gathering.

 
REF-229 533

Major Donor Manager (Maternity Cover)

Salary: £45,600 – £48,000
Location: Hybrid, London (ideally once a week, but can be very flexible)
Contract: Fixed term until February 2027
Closing date: 6 July

Lead a high-performing major donor programme at a pivotal moment of growth.
This is a rare opportunity to step into a well-established and ambitious philanthropy team that has gone from strength to strength, doubling income over the past two years and generating over £1.2m in the last financial year.

Joining as Major Donor Manager, you will play a central role in driving the next phase of growth. With strong internal momentum, and a culture of collaboration and shared ambition, you will lead both strategy and delivery across major giving during a key period of maternity cover.

About the role
You will lead the strategic direction and day-to-day management of a thriving major donor programme, mentoring team members, working on specific projects related to next generation philanthropy.

Working closely with colleagues across fundraising and beyond, you will:

• Drive new income growth, personally cultivating relationships with high-net-worth individuals and securing significant gifts
• Lead and develop a small team, providing hands-on coaching, mentoring and support, particularly for team members newer to major donor fundraising
• Shape and deliver clear supporter journeys, ensuring a strong pipeline of prospects and a robust moves management approach
• Support the redistribution and development of donor portfolios, helping maximise long-term value and engagement
• Identify and unlock new opportunities, including corporate HNWI prospects and wider networks linked to existing supporters
• Provide strategic oversight of cultivation activity, including high-value events and donor engagement approaches
• Work collaboratively across teams, contributing to wider fundraising strategies and shared organisational goals

This role does not hold an active portfolio of existing donors but focuses on strategic leadership, mentorship, high-value asks and team enablement to maximise collective performance.

About you
You will bring significant experience in major donor fundraising, alongside a passion for developing others and delivering ambitious income growth.

We are particularly looking for someone who can demonstrate:

• A strong record of securing high-value gifts and developing new donor relationships
• Experience working with and influencing senior stakeholders, including leadership teams or trustees
• The ability to coach, mentor and inspire a team, supporting their development and confidence
• A creative and strategic approach to pipeline development, cultivation and stewardship
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Strong financial and analytical capability, with the ability to manage performance and improve ways of working

Why join?
You will be joining a team known for its supportive, collaborative and high-performing culture. This is a group that:

• Shares a clear sense of purpose and direction
• Works closely together to problem-solve and innovate
• Encourages challenge, growth and shared success
• Creates a positive, inclusive and motivating environment

The organisation offers flexible hybrid working, with most of the team coming together regularly in the London office, typically once a week on Thursdays being a popular day, but they are pragmatic about this particular requirement.

Our commitment
We are committed to building an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds and experiences. We believe diverse perspectives strengthen our work and help us achieve greater impact.

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.

Lord’s Taverners

The Lord’s Taverners exists to positively impact the lives of young people facing the challenges of inequality. Through inclusive and transformative cricket programmes, we empower young people with disabilities and from disadvantaged communities across the UK and beyond.

We are now seeking an energetic team player to join our programmes team to deliver on set outcomes for our disability programmes with a focus on SEND School reach and impact.

This role is a fixed term contract to September 30th 2028 to help us make cricket the most inclusive team sport.

 

The Role

 

You will join an established programmes team driving sustainable change in the sport for development sector. You will use our values to include, inspire and empower to increase the opportunities for children and young people with disabilities. This role has a national remit alongside geographical focus areas which will enable a place-based project approach to delivery at the same time as supporting the development of a programme.

About You

 

You will be an organised, proactive and people‑focused individual who enjoys supporting events, working with volunteers and delivering great experiences. You’ll bring strong communication skills, confidence managing logistics and information, and a positive, can‑do approach to working as part of a busy team.

You will bring:

• Efficient communication skills, needed for engaging development officers, young people, schools, coaches, parents, volunteers and partners. 
• Ability to collaborate and build partnerships, essential for working with major stakeholders, network partners, SEND education settings, communities, coaches and internal teams. 
• Strong organisational and planning skills, critical for managing delivery partner performance and meeting deadlines. 
• Reliable teamwork and interpersonal skills, the role is highly collaborative across Programmes, Volunteers, Fundraising and external partners. 
• Ability to work independently and use initiative, essential for delivering objectives, supporting development officers, and managing relationships across a region.

At Lord’s Taverners, sport is a means to an end. We are looking for people who share our belief in sport’s power to change lives, and who are motivated by impact, inclusion and opportunity for young people. 

Above all, you will be motivated by our mission and aligned with our values: We Include, We Inspire, We Empower. 

Safeguarding 

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 

This role requires an enhanced DBS check and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. In line with statutory guidance, applicants do not need to disclose youth cautions or any protected convictions or cautions. 

As part of our safer recruitment practices, an online search will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates. 

Benefits 

• 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays 
• Five additional days between Christmas and New Year 
• 6% pension contribution 
• Group income protection
• Critical illness cover 
• Life assurance 
• Health Cash Plan 
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay 
• Employee Assistance Programme 
• Two volunteering days 
• Birthday day off 
• Season ticket loan 
• Flexible working 
• Wellbeing plan 

Application Instructions

Please read the application instructions carefully and completely.

Please submit your CV, and a written response (maximum 350 words) to the following question:

“Please describe a time when you have worked with stakeholders/partners to increase opportunities for young people. Briefly outline how you built and managed a partnership successfully with any challenges you faced and how you overcame them.”

We will not accept applications that do not complete this task, or applications that upload a cover note in place of the required written response.

Please upload your written response where the application form asks for a cover note.

 

Key Dates

Applications open: 16th July
Application deadline: Midnight 30th July

Please note we may close the vacancy early if we receive exceptional applications. Should this occur, all applicants will be notified.

Interviews scheduled:

First Round: 5th / 6th Aug (virtual)

Second Round: 13th Aug (face to face in London, Victoria)

Interview Process

First Stage (Online)

The first stage will take place virtually using Teams. Candidates will be asked to speak about themselves, their experience and will be interviewed using a discussion-based technique without competency-based questions.

 

Second Stage (Face to Face)

Shortlisted candidates who progress to second stage will be invited to a 60-minute interview, comprising:

• 45 minutes of competency-based questions
• 15 minutes for further conversation about the role

Interview questions will be shared with shortlisted candidates in advance to support preparation.

Accessibility

We want every candidate to feel comfortable and able to perform at their best. If you require any adjustments or support to take part in the interview process, please let us know and we will be happy to accommodate.