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The Development Office at Oundle School is looking for Deputy Director of Development who will be instrumental in advancing our philanthropic goals and will support the management and running of its driven and friendly team.

THE ROLE

The Deputy Director of Development will play a key part in helping us achieve our philanthropic goals. This role provides a real opportunity to make a tangible difference: devising and shaping strategy, driving forward our stewardship and legacies programme, building key relationships with major donors, and working closely with the Director of Development on the next advances in this vital area of the school’s work.

This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic relationship manager who is highly motivated, creative, and intellectually curious, with experience of working within a fundraising or relatable field. We are looking for a dedicated colleague who will enjoy working across a vibrant constituency within a beautiful architectural setting to deepen philanthropic relationships between the school and its alumni and parent body.

While this role is 40 hours per week, year round, we are open to discussion about working arrangements including hybrid working to attract a candidate who can help us achieve our ambitions.

THE SCHOOL

Oundle and Laxton Junior Schools have long been associated with the very best of modern independent education, especially boarding. The Schools take seriously their responsibility to pupils so that they can emerge as decent, open-minded adults; ambitious about what they can go on to achieve and contribute. Over 1400 pupils are on roll at the School, of whom 840 are full boarders. Academic results are steadfastly excellent. 

A team of around 800 staff, both academic and support, ensure an education of the highest standard is in place across the Schools with the efforts of the whole team focused on this fundamental aim.

LIVING IN OUNDLE

We are fortunate in our location at the heart of a beautiful market town. School and town are part of the same community and our pupils take their place within this community, not isolated from it. The town has a spirited cultural life, with an annual international festival, literature festival, and frequent performances of nationally touring shows at the School’s Stahl Theatre.

TO APPLY

Full details of the role, including hours of work and salary, can be found in the Job Description. If you are excited by this opportunity, please complete and return an application form and supplement to the application before the closing date.

Please note CV submissions cannot be accepted.

Application closing date: Wednesday 21 January 2026, 9am.

Interviews will take place week commencing 2 February 2026 and 9 February 2026.

Oundle School and Laxton Junior School are proud to be equal opportunity employers and we welcome applications from all. We aim to ensure that all applicants are provided with the same opportunities during the recruitment process, and we endeavour to comply with the duties placed upon us to make reasonable adjustments as prescribed by the Equality Act 2010. Should you need to request a particular adjustment to enable you to participate fully in the recruitment process, please ensure that this is made known, to the HR Department

Both Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Recruitment Agencies

The Corporation of Oundle School has an internal recruitment department, but where agency support is required, we will engage our trusted partners. Our adverts are intended to encourage direct interest from potential applicants, not recruitment agencies. Speculative CVs sent from sources other than directly from a candidate, will not be acknowledged or considered.

Location:  Hybrid working - Part London office-based and part home working. The post holder will work a minimum of one day a week in the office. 

Salary: £31,800 per annum 

Hours: 35 hours per week 

Closing date: Tuesday 13 January 2026 at 10.00am 

Interview date: Wednesday 21 January 2026 

This is a 6-month fixed-term maternity cover. 

Who we are looking for 

Breakthrough T1D is the UK’s leading type 1 diabetes charity, dedicated to funding research, advocating for change, and supporting the T1D community. A year into our exciting rebrand from JDRF to Breakthrough T1D, we’re looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Corporate Partnerships Officer to help us build on this momentum. 

An experienced corporate fundraiser or business to business sales professional, you will have generated income from partnerships before in similar roles. You will be target focused and able to use a wide range of corporate and commercial products to secure, retain, develop and grow long term income generating partnerships. You will be ever-curious, always seeking to improve your skills and adopt new approaches. 

Experience required 

You’ll have previous experience of: 

• working in fundraising or experience of working in an income generating position in a client facing role 

• developing relationships with key clients and individuals 

• managing multiple client accounts in a commercial and/or charity setting and maximising income from these through proactive stewardship 

• researching and developing new business opportunities 

• the development and delivery of compelling proposals, presentations and pitches 

About Breakthrough T1D 

Breakthrough T1D is the world’s leading charitable research funder into type 1 diabetes, improving lives until we find the cure. We are dedicated to our 400,000 strong type 1 community in the UK and work closely with our international affiliates across the world, including the US, Canada and Australia. 

You will find a vibrant atmosphere and spirited team at Breakthrough T1D, always striving to make a difference to people living with type 1. 

Employee benefits 

As an employer we offer: 

• Hybrid working arrangements 

• Flexible working and will consider compressed hours 

• Generous annual leave entitlement – 25 days per year plus bank holidays for full-time staff with leave increasing after three and five years’ service 

• Health cash plan that allows you to claim for some treatments such as dental, optical and physiotherapy treatment 

• Season ticket and cycle loan 

• Pension scheme 

• Family-friendly policies – maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave at enhanced rates 

• Personalised training to suit your career aspirations and professional development 

Breakthrough T1D is an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, disability, religious belief, sexual orientation or age. 

At Breakthrough T1D we do understand that AI (Artificial Intelligence platforms like ChatGPT) can be a useful tool for candidates to assist in applying for our roles. We ask that applicants do ensure their authentic voice is present, and we look forward to seeing examples of your specific experience. 

Purpose of Post: The Events Coordinator will help to plan, promote and deliver a diverse programme of online and in-person events that reflect the organisation’s mission to support, empower and amplify the voices of people with lived experience of mental illness. These will include outreach sessions, campaigning events, open forums, creative workshops, community engagement activities, fundraising events, awareness days and partnership events.

The post-holder will ensure all events are accessible, inclusive, trauma-informed and well-organised, working closely with the Engagement & Campaigns Manager, project teams, volunteers and external partners.

Given the collaborative and engagement-focused nature of this role, and its direct delivery responsibilities, regular face-to-face working is required, with the post-holder based primarily in the office and attending events and community activities as needed.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Planning and Coordination

• Develop and maintain an annual events calendar covering outreach, campaigns, creative sessions, open forums, workshops and fundraising (both online and in-person).
• Lead on the end-to-end planning of online and in-person events including aims, audience, format, accessibility needs, timelines, budgets, venues, equipment and staffing.
• Prepare event plans, schedules, risk assessments and checklists to ensure smooth delivery.
• Liaise with venues, suppliers and partners to negotiate costs (ensuring value for money), confirm bookings and arrange logistics.

 Promotion and Communications

• Produce accessible event information and promotional materials, working with colleagues to ensure inclusive language, imagery and formats.
• Use social media, website updates, e-newsletters and community networks to publicise events.
• Maintain event booking systems (e.g. Eventbrite, online forms), manage attendee lists and respond promptly to enquiries.

Event Delivery

• Act as point of contact on the day of events, ensuring smooth set-up, running and pack-down (including seating, signage, technology and accessibility adjustments).

• Brief staff, volunteers and facilitators on their roles and responsibilities before and during events, to ensure clarity of roles.

• Greet attendees, speakers and partners; creating a warm, inclusive and trauma-sensitive environment.
• Monitor timing, technical requirements (e.g. microphones, presentations, online platforms if appropriate) and respond to any issues that arise calmly and adapt plans where needed.

Community Engagement and Stakeholder Support

• Build strong relationships with partner organisations, community groups, local charities, the council and health & social care stakeholders.
• Represent the organisation professionally at meetings, outreach events and networking opportunities as necessary.
• Support delivery of awareness campaigns, public consultations and community engagement activity.

Volunteer Coordination

• Support the recruitment, induction, supervision and recognition of event volunteers.
• Provide clear instructions and create a positive, supportive environment for volunteers.

Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting

• Collect and analyse event data, including attendance, demographics, costs, outcomes and feedback (e.g. surveys, informal feedback, Mentimeter)
• Produce reports and summaries to evidence impact, support funder reporting and inform future planning.

Finance and Administration

• Work within agreed event budgets, tracking expenditure and income, and seeking value for money.
• Process invoices, petty cash and expenses in line with Hear Us, financial procedures.
• Maintain an organised system for event documentation (e.g. booking forms, contracts, attendance, risk assessments, evaluations).

Safeguarding, EDI and Health & Safety

• Ensure all events comply with safeguarding, data protection, confidentiality and health & safety policies.
• Ensure events are inclusive of people from diverse backgrounds and are accessible to people with a range of mental health needs and disabilities.
• Report safeguarding concerns promptly following internal procedures.

Other Duties

• Attend staff meetings, supervision, training and development opportunities.
• Contribute to a positive, collaborative and learning culture.
• Carry out any other reasonable duties within the scope and spirit of the role as requested by your line manager.

It is the nature of the work that tasks and responsibilities are in many circumstances unpredictable and varied. All employees are expected to work in a flexible way, as required by Hear Us. Some meetings and other events may be held out of normal office hours and could involve travel away from the local area.

The above items outline the main duties and responsibilities of the post and are designed to give an accurate flavour of the nature and scope of this post. However, they do not represent an inclusive list of all the duties required

Digital Business Analyst - FTC

Join us at a pivotal moment as we embark on a major journey of transformation across our digital, data, and technology offering! The Digital Business Analyst will play a critical, hands-on role in shaping this future.

You will ensure that Alzheimer’s Research UK’s digital channels, products, and services are not just functional, but are strategically aligned to drive our bold goals and deliver the objectives of the Digital, Data and Technology (DDT) transformation programme.

The post holder will act as the crucial link between internal and external stakeholders and the Digital and Technology delivery teams. They will translate high-level business needs into detailed, actionable technical requirements and user stories, ensuring feasibility, maximising project value, and guaranteeing that implemented solutions deliver an optimal supporter experience.

This is an 18-month fixed term contract.

Key Responsibilities:

Requirements Elicitation and Scope Definition

· Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to define, prioritise, and document functional and non-functional requirements for priority DDT projects and product enhancements (across web, email and other digital channels as required).

· Conduct stakeholder interviews, workshops, and process mapping sessions to identify core business problems and opportunities for digital improvement.

· Ensure all requirements align with the overarching DDT architecture and digital principles being established.

Analysis, Feasibility, and Impact Assessment

· Conduct feasibility studies and cost/benefit analyses for proposed digital changes, ensuring new solutions contribute to organisational goals for supporter experience, sustainability, and productivity (return on investment).

· Analyse current digital channel performance data and user behaviour (market research) to identify trends and inform decision-making, ensuring future-proofed and data-driven requirements.

· Simplify complex business and technical concepts, ensuring clarity for both executive leadership and the development team.

Documentation and Artefact Creation

· Translate high-level requirements into detailed documentation, including User Stories, Acceptance Criteria, wireframes, user flow diagrams, and process models for the Digital and Technology delivery teams.

· Produce clear, high-quality technical writing and documentation for project processes, system changes, and end-user guides, contributing to the team's knowledge base.

Quality Assurance and UAT Management

· Play a key role in the design and co-ordination of comprehensive User Acceptance Testing (UAT) plans to validate that all digital solutions and features meet documented business requirements and satisfy user needs.

· Support the implementation phase of priority DDT activities such as our web development project, acting as a point of consultation to resolve issues and validate new solutions (e.g. changes in software or platform compatibility).

· Contribute to system maintenance planning by documenting defects and change requests post-launch.

Communication and Bridge Building

· Serve as the primary communication bridge between the DDT Programme Manager and Digital, internal and external stakeholders, managing expectations and ensuring project transparency.

· Facilitate project presentations and public introductions of new digital features to stakeholders and internal teams to secure project adoption and report on progress.

What we are looking for:

· Proven experience as a Business Analyst, Systems Analyst, or equivalent role, specifically within a digital, marketing, or technology environment.

· Expertise in using agile methodologies (e.g. Scrum) and developing core business analysis artefacts (User Stories, Acceptance Criteria, Process Maps, BRDs).

· Strong analytical skills, with the ability to collect, analyse, and interpret complex data to drive requirements and design solutions.

· Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively negotiate with stakeholders and simplify technical concepts for non-technical audiences.

· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to foster a positive and collaborative team environment.

· Familiarity with digital project lifecycles, and the ability to support project teams without direct management of the projects themselves.

· Strategic thinker with the ability to translate organisational goals into impactful outcomes.

Additional Information:

Ways of working: As part of our Agile ways of working you will be required to work approximately 2 days a week from the office, which is subject to the requirements of the role and the business needs. Flexibility on where you work can be split between working from home and our office.

Roles that are classed as part of the Agile ways of working are not able to claim any costs for Mileage/Travel on Public Transport, Accommodation and/or Meals.  This includes when attending the office for various meetings/events.

Our Office: Our office is at 3 Riverside, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6AD. 

Salary: Circa  per annum, plus benefits

Please download the Vacancy Pack on our website for more information.

The closing date for applications is the 4th January 2026, with interviews being arrange once shortlisting has been completed. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date. We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity, as on occasion we may have to bring forward the interview date and/or the closing date based on the needs of the business. Although a possibility, this will only happen in exceptional circumstances. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date.

Do you want to make a real difference in the lives of older and vulnerable people in our community? Are you a strategic, values-driven leader looking to make an impact?

At WECHI, our purpose is to support older people to remain living comfortably and independently in their own homes for as long as they choose. If you are passionate about applying your skills to a meaningful cause, the Head of Central Services role offers a unique opportunity to lead and make a difference, guided by our values of care, respect, integrity, and collaboration.

In this senior leadership role, you’ll work closely with the CEO, Management Board and management team to shape our financial strategy, strengthen governance, and ensure effective management of our people, data, IT and facilities functions. This is a fantastic opportunity to bring your expertise to an organisation with a big heart, a strong social purpose and a team that genuinely cares.  

What you’ll lead on

Strategic Finance & Planning

• Lead the development of financial and commercial strategies that support WECHI’s long-term vision.
• Oversee annual budgets, forecasts and business planning.
• Provide clear, insightful financial information to support Board and Executive decision-making.

Financial Management & Reporting

• Lead all financial reporting, including monthly reviews, cashflow management, quarterly management accounts, BVAs and year-end accounts (including subsidiaries).
• Manage the annual audit and maintain strong relationships with bankers, insurers and auditors.
• Ensure robust financial controls, policies and procedures across the organisation.

Operational Performance & Growth

• Partner with operational teams to improve performance, efficiency and financial sustainability.
• Provide financial modelling and support for bids, business cases and new service development.
• Contribute to revenue growth, including development of commercial opportunities and private income streams.

Governance, Risk & Compliance

• Act as Company Secretary, ensuring statutory and regulatory compliance.
• Strengthen organisational governance and risk management, including maintenance of risk registers.
• Ensure compliance with data protection, information governance and financial regulations.

Corporate Services Leadership

• Manage the People Support Lead, providing line management and oversight, while working collaboratively to ensure HR compliance, develop people strategy, and coordinate on key operational matters including payroll and budgets.
• Lead IT oversight and the outsourced IT function, ensuring systems are maintained and improved.
• Oversee facilities management and represent WECHI as a Director for Hide Market Management.

For a full description of duties, person specification, and benefits, please see the attached JD.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Head of Central Services to shape the future of WECHI, make a lasting impact, and champion our values of care, respect, integrity, and collaboration. If you think that's you,we’d love to hear from you!

Established in 2004, our mission at Warm Wales is to alleviate fuel poverty and bring about affordable warmth.  To do this we will:

• advocate and influence

• support and educate

• innovate and inspire.

We work closely with the public and private sectors to maximise funding opportunities which enable individual and area-wide energy efficiency schemes.  We want to empower people to make the right choices and decisions for themselves to enable them to alleviate fuel poverty and become more resilient.  We are working to improve health and wellbeing by creating homes which provide a healthy and warm living environment.

The role

Warm Wales is seeking a proactive and knowledgeable Fundraising Manager to play a key role in supporting our ambitions.  You will lead income generation efforts for our forward-thinking charity. You will be responsible for identifying new sources of income and building strong relationships with new supporters.  This post is central to generating external income through the development and submission of high-quality grant applications and contract proposals.

Reporting to the CEO, this is an exciting and rewarding role for someone who is looking to work with significant impact in a small organisation.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

General Income Generation

• Co-produce annual philanthropy and fundraising targets and take the lead responsibility to instigate and co-ordinate the activity that will achieve them.

• Develop a sustainable and diverse fundraising portfolio of individual giving, corporate, community, events, legacies and timely appeals

• Develop and manage campaigns activities that jointly raise funds and awareness of the charity

• Generate progress reports for the CEO and Board regularly, proactively identifying progress against expectations.

• Oversee the development of effective donor journey plans to ensure excellent stewardship, engagement and retention of donors

• Build long-lasting relationships with key philanthropists, donors, and funders.

• Work proactively with colleagues to research, identify and scope a portfolio of compelling projects and proposals that will appeal to donors and funders.

• Work with colleagues to identify and source sustainable income streams for fundable elements of core, project, and community engagement activities.

• Work closely with communication colleagues to develop appropriate communications campaigns and activities for different supporter groups.

• Contribute towards the charity’s communications and marketing strategy ensuring fundraising is embedded.

• Develop, maintain, and implement relevant policies and procedures in line with our strategy.

Grants and Foundations

• Build and maintain relationships with key representatives of trusts, foundations and other funding bodies to increase their awareness and understanding of Warm Wales.

• Investigate funding and development opportunities and make recommendations for applications

• Review funder requirements and ensure timely, compliant submissions

• Lead on funding applications and bids, working with the wider team to develop competitive bids

• Help to develop accurate costings and budgets for applications

• Ensure applications meet funder requirements and internal policies

Corporate Partnerships

• Understand the motivations that encourage companies to give, and the importance of strong stewardship

• Focus on identification of and engagement of new corporate partnerships to increase income.

• Develop a strong, live pipeline of prospects, confidently networking and presenting to prospects, and provide strong stewardship to foster long-term and sustainable relationships.

• Write high quality proposals and deliver presentations to corporate partners to secure long-term income from partnerships such as charity of the year and payroll giving

• Ensure all supporter records are accurate, compliant, and up to date on our supporter database, and documenting all corporate engagement activity

Individual Giving

You will oversee our Individual Giving plans as a charity and deliver on plans to develop regular giving, In Memory and legacy supporters.

 Person Specification

·  Experience of third sector fundraising.

·  Experience of achieving ambitious but realistic fundraising targets.

·  Experience of developing and managing a diverse fundraising portfolio.

·  Ability to write, organise and present information clearly and accurately for various audiences.

·  Ability to work independently, use own initiative and prioritise demands on workload to meet deadlines.

·  Good understanding of CRM systems and maintaining a fundraising database.

·  Ability to work proactively and respond positively to new opportunities and projects.

·  Ability to build and maintain positive, collaborative and trusting relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week

About the job role

We have an exciting opportunity for an Events Fundraising Officer in our Fundraising team at St Joseph’s Hospice.

We are looking for an experienced Events Fundraiser to join our small but dynamic fundraising team. The role will be responsible for promoting and managing a mix of third party challenge events and bespoke events whilst providing excellent stewardship to our event fundraisers. 

Working with the Public Fundraising Manager, the post holder will implement a 5-year action plan to increase income, develop effective stewardship journeys and deliver a varied and successful events calendar.

About you

You will need:

• Experience of managing challenge events for a Charity
• Experience of managing campaign/activity budgets of approx. £40k per year
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work on own initiative and effectively manage workload to hit deadlines

Where you’ll work

St Joseph's Hospice was founded in 1905 by the Religious Sisters of Charity and, as such, it has a rich, Catholic heritage which informs our work today: to support and welcome those in need, from all different cultures, religions and backgrounds.

We provide high-quality specialist palliative care for patients with cancer and other life-threatening conditions across East and North London. We have a large team of clinical staff who work across community, in-patient and out-patient services delivering individualised, responsive and holistic support to patients and their families/carers.

Why work for us?

• 27 days holiday plus public holidays, increasing up to 33 days with service
• Subsidised café and early access to retail sale events
• Season ticket/Welfare loans
• Continuation of NHS Pension Scheme or an excellent salary-exchange pension scheme.
• Santander cycles discount and cycle to work scheme
• Health Cash Plan and access to the EAP services

Join St Joseph’s team and find out more!

We are an equal opportunities and a disability confident employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

For further information and to apply, please visit our website via the apply button.

Closing date: 12th January 2026

Interview date: 19th January 2026

Salary: £45,000 to £50,000 per annum

Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week.

Reports to: Programme Director

Direct reports: None

Location: Harlow, Essex. Easily commutable from London Liverpool Street or Tottenham Hale Station. We offer a free minibus service to/from Harlow Town Train Station as well as free parking and EV charging on site.

Extra Information: Open to conversation on hybrid, flexible and compressed working arrangements.

About the role:

We’re building a Transport Solutions Team that works flexibly across all the tools in our delivery kit – from grants and innovation pilots to research, partnerships, and commercial interventions. Our growing portfolio includes flagship projects tackling challenges such as inclusive EV charging infrastructure, complex community transport needs, and large-scale research like the National Centre for Accessible Transport.

We are now recruiting for three Transport Solutions Managers, one permanent position and two 24 month fixed-term contracts. These roles will lead the design and delivery of high-impact work focused primarily on accessible electric vehicle (EV) charging – a key priority for the Foundation. This is a pivotal role that combines technical understanding, programme delivery, and stakeholder leadership, and is designed to work flexibly across our matrix structure.

While your core focus will be on EV charging, you also may be expected to lead and/or contribute to other transport projects across the transport themes.

This is an opportunity to join a collaborative, purpose-led team driving change in the transport system for disabled people, and to work on some of the most complex and impactful projects in the sector.

What you will be doing:

• Lead the design and delivery of accessible EV charging initiatives, working closely with Programme Directors and partners across government, industry and the charity sector.
• Scope, commission and manage projects related to EV charging – such as pilots, commercial partnerships, research studies or funding opportunities – ensuring alignment to strategic priorities.
• Bring technical and market understanding of EV charging (e.g. standards, installation, interoperability, user experience, accessibility requirements) to shape the Foundation’s approach in this space.
• Manage end-to-end delivery of specific initiatives, including planning, budgeting, due diligence, contracting, risk management, and governance reporting.
• Use insight, evidence and stakeholder engagement to shape new programmes of work and ensure delivery reflects the needs of disabled people.
• Work flexibly across our matrix team, contributing to projects or funding rounds outside your own portfolio as needed, and supporting colleagues with specialist input or delivery resource.
• Build and maintain relationships with key external stakeholders, including OZEV, DfT, BSI, chargepoint operators, local authorities, disability organisations and industry experts.
• Collaborate across the Foundation, including with the Insight & Evaluation, Finance and Communications teams, to ensure high-quality delivery, learning and visibility of our work.
• Bring and apply knowledge in key areas as accessible transport, disability, inclusive innovation, grant making or systems change.
• Support the development and continuous improvement of our delivery models, funding mechanisms and ways of working.

Your experience:

Must haves:

• Experience managing complex projects, ideally in EV charging, transport, or energy sectors.
• Ability to translate technical or policy insight (e.g. standards, user experience, accessibility, or engineering considerations) into practical delivery and funding approaches.
• Experience managing projects or funding opportunities from inception through to delivery, ideally across multiple partners or suppliers.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, with the ability to work effectively across government, industry, and the charity sector.
• Excellent organisational and project management skills, with the ability to deliver multiple, complex workstreams to deadlines.
• Strong analytical capability, able to interpret data, research and qualitative insight to inform recommendations and decision-making.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to produce high-quality reports, business cases, and presentations for senior audiences.
• Confident IT literacy, including Microsoft Office (particularly Excel and PowerPoint).

Nice to haves:

• Understanding of EV charging systems, standards (e.g. PAS 1899), and market dynamics.
• Experience working alongside government, local authorities, or industry partners on projects.
• Familiarity with innovation or funding mechanisms such as pilots, challenge funds, co-design, or commissioning frameworks.
• Understanding of wider disability and transport issues, such as the social model of disability and key accessibility barriers.
• Experience supporting or line managing others in a team or project context.

If you’re interested in applying and excited about working with us but are unsure if you have the right skills and experience, we'd still encourage you to apply.

Database and Insights Manager

Salary: £40,556.09
Location: Bristol based with 1 - 2 days in the office
Department: Fundraising
Hours Per Week: 37.5

Help shape powerful insights that transform supporter engagement and drive meaningful impact.

HFT is looking for a talented Database and Insight Manager to take the lead on our fundraising data strategy, ensuring we use information smartly, securely and creatively to grow income and strengthen the supporter experience.

If you’re a data expert who loves turning numbers into stories, improving systems, and empowering teams, this is your chance to make a real difference.

About the Role

As our Database and Insight Manager, you’ll be the organisation’s go-to expert on data and insight. You’ll own and develop our fundraising CRM (Charity CRM), making sure it’s accurate, efficient, compliant and optimised to meet our evolving fundraising needs.

You’ll work closely with Fundraising, Finance, IT, Communications and Supporter Experience teams—helping them make evidence-based decisions, derive powerful insights, and deliver excellent stewardship for every supporter.

This is a strategic, hands-on role where you’ll shape how data is collected, used and understood across HFT. From creating dashboards to implementing data workflows, to training colleagues, your expertise will ensure our data is the strongest foundation for future growth.

What You’ll Do

• Lead, develop and champion our fundraising database, ensuring it’s well maintained, continuously improved and aligned with organisational priorities.
• Provide expert insight, segmentation, data selections and reporting for the Fundraising Team.
• Produce accurate, meaningful reports and dashboards to support campaign planning, performance tracking and strategic decision-making.
• Deliver training and system support to ensure colleagues are confident, compliant and data-savvy.
• Act as HFT’s internal Charity CRM expert, offering guidance, troubleshooting and technical support.
• Ensure strong processes for data quality, security and GDPR compliance, including regular cleaning, de-duplication and integrity checks.
• Lead external profiling projects and implement resulting recommendations.
• Support income processing, reconciliation and Gift Aid claims.
• Collaborate with Finance, IT, Communications and Supporter Experience to ensure data flows and insights are consistent, accurate and meaningful.

About You

You’re an analytical thinker with strong technical skills and a passion for data-driven fundraising. You can translate complex information into clear, compelling insight and you’re comfortable leading on system optimisation, reporting and data governance.

You will bring:

• Strong experience using CRM systems, including queries, exports, dashboards and workflows.
• Ability to analyse complex datasets and produce meaningful insight.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects.
• Strong communication skills, especially when explaining data to non-technical colleagues.
• Knowledge of fundraising segmentation, donor contactability and data-driven fundraising approaches.
• High attention to detail and a proactive, solution-focused mindset.
• Competence in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Experience using analysis tools such as Power BI.
• Understanding of GDPR, data protection and fundraising regulation.
• Relevant degree or professional qualification.

Desirable:

• Knowledge of Crystal Reports, SQL or similar reporting tools.
• Experience in fundraising, marketing or business development environments.

Our Values

At HFT, we are:

• Diverse – We celebrate individuality and champion equity, diversity and inclusion.
• Kind – Compassion guides everything we do.
• Positive – We focus on solutions and working together to achieve more.
• Visionary – We aim high and imagine what the best possible future looks like.

If these values resonate with you, you’ll fit right in.

What we can offer you

All Hft employees get access to the LifeWorks – the world’s biggest 24/7 colleague counselling and support service. It is completely free for all colleagues to use in complete confidence, whenever and however they want to access it.

• Access to a range of discounts on your favourite brands through Lifework
• Access to award winning training and development – Hft is one of only four charities to have achieved the Skills for Care ‘Centre of Excellence’ provider status
• A contributory pension scheme & life assurance
• Free DBS check
• Find your place with us and change lives

You may have experience of the following: CRM Manager, Data and Insights Analyst, Fundraising Data Manager, Database Administrator, Donor Insights Manager, Marketing Database Manager, Analytics Manager, Data Operations Manager, Business Intelligence Manager, etc.

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Events Manager to join a leading national charity based in Central London.

This is a full-time, 12-month fixed-term role within the Events & Community Fundraising team, focused on developing and delivering an engaging and ambitious challenge events portfolio to maximise income and supporter engagement in support of the organisation’s vital work.

Key responsibilities of the role:

• Lead the planning, delivery, and growth of flagship challenge events, including a major endurance event and a multi-location walking series.
• Line manage an Events Executive and oversee the delivery of multiple bespoke fundraising events.
• Develop and implement multi-channel marketing campaigns to recruit participants and enhance supporter journeys.
• Manage six-figure income and expenditure budgets, ensuring events are delivered efficiently and within financial targets.
• Build and nurture relationships with suppliers, sponsors, volunteers, and internal stakeholders to ensure smooth event delivery.
• Provide strategic direction and identify opportunities to increase net income and event reach.
• Collaborate with colleagues across fundraising, communications, and senior leadership to report on performance and share insights.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety, insurance, and legal regulations throughout the event cycle.
• Represent the charity at key events, engaging with participants and supporters to strengthen relationships and build loyalty.
• Support the development of new fundraising initiatives and contribute to the overall success of the events programme.

Ideal candidate profile:

• Proven experience in delivering large-scale fundraising events or campaigns.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with confidence in engaging supporters and suppliers.
• Financially literate with experience managing significant budgets.
• Proficient in event management tools, CRM systems, and Microsoft Office.
• Creative, proactive, and solutions-focused with a collaborative approach to team working.
• Willingness to travel across the UK and occasionally overseas, including working outside core hours and weekends.
• Full UK driving licence required.
• Passionate about making a social impact and empathetic to the charity’s mission.

Location: Central London

Salary: £45,760

Working hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week

Working pattern: Hybrid, 2 days per week on-site

Contract: 12-month fixed-term contract

This vacancy is being actively shortlisted, so early applications are encouraged. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

The Organisation

The Royal Parks (TRP) is a charity created in March 2017. We manage over 5,000 acres of diverse parkland, rare habitats and historic buildings and monuments in eight Royal Parks across London. These are; Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens, The Green Park, St James’s Park, The Regent's Park and Primrose Hill, Greenwich Park, Richmond Park and Bushy Park.

We also manage other important public spaces including Brompton Cemetery and Victoria Tower Gardens. Our eight Royal Parks and other public spaces are among the most visited attractions in the UK with tens of millions of visits every year.

We are now looking for a Project Manager in our Event Development team to join us on a full-time, permanent basis to support and manage the Tender projects for our major events held each year in our parks.

The Benefits

• Salary of £42,631 - £46,170 per annum, depending on experience.
• 26 days' annual leave (pro rata) plus public holidays, increasing to 29 days after 3 years’ service
• Pension scheme (3% employee contribution; up to 10% employer contribution)
• Hybrid/agile working options
• Private medical insurance and healthcare cash plan
• Employee assistance programme and access to mental health first aiders
• Learning and development opportunities
• Cycle to work scheme
• Offices in a beautiful park location

This is an unmissable opportunity for talented professionals with project management, procurement and event tendering experience to join our wonderful organisation and get involved in some of the capital’s biggest major annual events.

You will have the chance to see your strategy and vision come to life on the vast canvas of commercial events taking place in our parks. Taking the reins on new event development tender projects and supporting other high-profile event tenders, you will be key to maintaining and expanding our reputation of excellence.

So, if you want to help bring unforgettable experiences to life in some of London's most spectacular green spaces, we want to hear from you!

The Role

As one of our Project Managers in the Event Development team, you will play a vital role in project visioning, developing and tendering for a wide range of annual contracted events throughout The Royal Parks.

Specifically, you will help support and deliver the commercial and strategic vision for our most significant major events and lead on the development of new event tender projects.

You’ll ensure that our commercial activities are sustainable and profitable whilst remaining consistent with our values and sympathetic to parkland activities. With this in mind, you will project lead on market research, commercial modelling, strategic and creative visioning, tender planning and contract development work.

The role will involve:

• Creating and drafting strategies for future tenders for major public events
• Preparing and maintaining detailed project plans and tender documentation
• Gathering event feasibility, market research data and information for event tenders
• Supporting the Event Development team project activities for event tenders
• Managing the day-to-day admin for event tender projects

Additionally, the role does not involve:

• Working on or managing events, as the hosting venue we do not organise events ourselves
• Booking events suppliers or entertainment

About You

To be considered as one of our Project Managers within Event Development, you will need:

• Excellent experience working as a project manager within outdoor events or public parks
• Good knowledge and experience in tendering for event providers and contract administration within the events industry
• Excellent communication, presentation, proofreading and report-writing skills
• Good organisation skills
• The ability to work collaboratively and build effective relationships
• The ability to analyse information, make informed judgements, appraise performance, and manage risks
• A PRINCE2 Foundation or equivalent Microsoft Project and/or Project Management experience would be beneficial to your application. A degree level education in event management or equivalent experience would be desirable.

An understanding of the public procurement exercises (The Procurement Act 2023) would be desirable.

IT literacy, including Microsoft Office products; Teams, OneDrive, Project, Planner, To-do, SharePoint, PowerPoint & Sway, Lists and Viva, would also be advantageous.

Other organisations may call this role; Project Manager, Programme Manager, Development Manager, Tender Manager or Contract Manager specialising in events.

The Royal Parks is strongly committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.

So, if you’re looking to thrive as a Project Manager within Event Development, we would love to hear from you, please apply via the button shown. Successful candidates will be appointed on merit.

The role will oversee the development and administration of the individual giving portfolio at the charity and work closely with the Individual Giving Manger to plan and implement a strategy for growth and exceptional supporter engagement.
                                                                                                    

Job Title: Individual Giving Fundraiser  

Reporting To: Individual Giving and Legacy Manager  

Salary: £30,218 - £37,540 

Hours: 37.5 hours per week 

Location: Based at Alder Hey Children’s Hospital with flexible working  

Job Purpose 

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Individual Giving and Legacy Team at Alder Hey Children’s Charity. The role will oversee the development and administration of the individual giving portfolio at the charity and work closely with the Individual Giving Manger to plan and implement a strategy for growth and exceptional supporter engagement.

Main Duties/ Tasks 

Income Generation & Stewardship  

Work alongside the Individual Giving Manager and Head of Community Fundraising to produce and execute an effective and sustainable individual giving plan. 

Create and implement effective donor journeys to maximise the engagement and retention of supporters. 

Identify potential new individual giving audiences and implement acquisition strategies in order to grow the individual giving database. 

Work across the organisation to champion individual giving and to implement excellent supporter care. 

Work alongside the Individual Giving Manager to manage budgets including forecasting and tracking and making sure costs remain low for maximum return on investment. 

Identify opportunities for colleagues in fundraising and throughout the hospital and pass these on as appropriate. 

Ensure fundraising remains within legal constraints and pays attention to safeguarding requirements.

Work positively and proactively with our volunteer supporters. 

Project Management   

Develop and execute IG programmes and appeals. Programmes include but are not restricted to; Direct Mail, Raffles, Letters from Santa, Payroll Giving.

Work alongside the Marketing Team to create, manage and evaluate innovative and thought-provoking multi-channel campaigns to increase individual giving income. 

Manage individual giving fundraising campaigns such as The Big Give, Giving Tuesday and seasonal appeals.  

Work with internal colleagues and external suppliers, agencies and fulfilment houses, establishing and maintaining effective working relationships. 

Data Management & Reporting   

Manage the selection and segmentation of individual giving data for campaign purposes.  

Oversee the timely importing and exporting of donor data to ensure that supporter records are up to date. 

Use campaign data to report on effectiveness of activity and inform decision making and future planning.  

Ensure all individual giving activity complies with the appropriate regulation and legislation and delivers an excellent experience for supporters.

Identify and develop the systems and processes necessary to deliver effective individual giving activity including the website, social media and email, fundraising database, data analysis tools and social media.  

Work in conjunction with the Finance Manager to ensure all legacy income and communications are recorded. 

Work alongside members of the team to develop fundraising initiatives, attend team meetings, plan and budget. 

Responding to general enquiries from the individual giving, in memory and legacy fundraising email addresses and telephone lines. 

Other Duties 

Be an outstanding advocate for Alder Hey Children’s Charity in line with the core values of the organisation. 

Support, when required, other fundraisers within the Individual Giving and Legacy Team.

Be an active and supportive member of the Alder Hey Children’s Charity team, contributing to the team’s development and working collaboratively with colleagues and volunteers. Attend and support on events run by the fundraising teams where required. 

Any other reasonable duties as required by your line manager. 

Person Specification 

Essential 

Desirable 

Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience 

• Proven experience of managing multi-channel individual giving activity including appeals and recruitment and retention campaigns. 

• Proven record of achieving financial targets & Return on Investment. 

• Proven ability to manage third party supplier relationships e.g., creative agencies, mailing houses.   

• Experience of producing compelling supporter creative and fundraising messages.  

• Proven ability to work closely with internal teams including: Marketing, Operations and Finance. 

• A good working understanding of Data Protection landscape. 

• Good knowledge and experience of using a fundraising database for reporting and analysis. 

• Experience of data selection/segmentation and the effective use of donor data for campaign purposes. 

• Understanding of direct mail campaigns. 

Skills and Attributes 

• Commitment to principles of equality, diversity and collaborative working. 

• Self-sufficient and confident to make decisions within the boundaries of the role. 

• Ability to communicate effectively with staff, volunteers, children, young people and families. 

• Excellent oral and written communication skills. 

• Ability to build strong working relationships with supporters of all levels and backgrounds. 

• Self-motivated and positive attitude with the ability to work under pressure and prioritise in a busy environment.

• Ability to work in a logical, organised manner with a high level of attention to detail. 

• Ability to work effectively as part of a team as well as independently. 

• Competence in Microsoft Office package and video conferencing tools such as Teams. 

• Excellent personal organisation skills, including time and workload management. 

• Understand the necessity of dealing carefully and within data protection legislation, with confidential matters, including handling both personal and business critical information. 

• Knowledge and understanding of fundraising CRM System (Salesforce) 

Additional requirements 

• Strong interest in working for a children’s health charity. 

• An understanding of and commitment to the values of Alder Hey Children’s Charity. 

• Respect for and ability to maintain confidentiality. 

• Willingness to get involved with activities across the Charity.

• High standards of personal conduct, honesty and integrity. 

• Willingness to occasionally work outside of normal office hours. 

Note: This job description is intended to outline the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this role. It is not exhaustive and may be subject to change or modification as required by the needs of Alder Hey Children's Charity. 

Four Day Working Week 

In April 2025, the charity adopted a four-day working week policy, meaning staff previously working 37.5 hours a week are now working 30 hours a week to enable a four-day working week. We are confident that by embracing a more flexible and balanced approach to work, we can continue to create a thriving and fulfilling work environment while driving growth and success for our charity. 

Our Values 

Here at Alder Hey Children’s Charity, our values guide the way in which we work. By being courageous, working together, being passionate about our work, and making sure that we are creative in what we do, helps us to deliver the support necessary so that our Hospital can continue to deliver the very best care for our young patients and their families. Our values are: 

Courage: we try new things and take risks to innovate and drive forward new ideas. We have the courage to speak up and take a stance. We are accountable, responsive and responsible. We are unstoppable. 

Together: we work together as one team, sharing our knowledge and learning. We work in partnership with patients, families, supporters and colleagues. We are respectful, celebrate diversity and empower each other to achieve our aims. 

Passion: we are passionate about what we do and why we do it.  We work together to share and grow. We inspire others. 

Magic: we are fun, creative and child led. We create special moments, provide little extras and go further for our brave young patients.   

Alder Hey Children’s Charity will make every endeavour to make any reasonable adjustments for applicants who require assistance in carrying out their duties due to a disability. Alder Hey Children’s Charity is committed to equal opportunities and positively welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Alder Hey Children’s Charity is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. The post holder may be required to complete an enhanced DBS disclosure check.

Grade: 3

Position type: Permanent, Full time, 37.5 hours per week, flexible hours considered

Responsible to: Procurement Manager

Direct reports: None

Location: Truro, Cornwall (hybrid) or Remote (UK only - with required travel to HQ up to 4 times a year)

Role purpose:

The Procurement team is crucial to ensuring ShelterBox is equipped with the supply infrastructure we need to work, fundraise, budget, manage data and ultimately deliver vital aid. In addition to working on Indirect Items, the Procurement Team is a skills resource for the rest of the business, identifying and supporting with best practice in procurement and negotiations at all levels.

The Senior Buyer will join a busy and dynamic Procurement team of three individuals (two Senior Buyers and the Procurement Manager) and will quickly become integral to the day-to-day running of the Procurement function. It is expected that the individual will have substantial procurement experience.

The Senior Buyer will be responsible for a variety of Indirect spend and suppliers. Additionally, the Senior Buyer will support the Supply Chain team and the rest of the organisation as a subject matter expert on negotiation and procurement activities.

Who are we looking for?

ShelterBox is seeking a proactive individual with proven procurement experience to add capacity to the team. Attention to detail and diligence will be at the forefront of your skillset and you'll need to be comfortable with numbers, data and sensitively posing challenging questions to understand business requirements.

We are looking for someone with excellent communications skills and the ability to balance multiple tasks with competing deadlines. The individual should be confident with developing and maintaining relationships both internally with other departments and externally with suppliers and partners.

This role would suit someone currently in a Senior Procurement Role who is looking to expand their responsibilities and skillset. CIPs qualification is desirable. Charity experience is appreciated, but we welcome applicants with appropriate experience in any sector.

Job Description

Main role and responsibilities:

Ensure effective procurement of goods, services and works by conducting market research, performing supplier due diligence, implementing rigorous contracting procedures, managing contracts, negotiating favourable terms, identifying cost-saving opportunities, and preparing and maintaining documentation to guarantee best value, efficiency, and accountability to both donors and recipients.

Handling a variety of stakeholders and manage expectations as well as delivering on promised outcomes.

Duties will include but not be limited to:

• Management of a broad range of categories across the organisation, focussing predominantly on indirect, non-stock purchases.
• Work with Senior Management to identify procurement improvement priorities by analysing forecast spend, supply markets and specification options.
• Design, plan and lead the tender process for a variety of buying categories up to a contract value of £2m.
• Contribute to the specification-writing process, leading to formal technical, performance and supply specifications that can be used in tendering; it is expected that the individual will write the final versions of those specifications and hold them on file.
• Regularly review and improve procurement processes for allocated categories, adapting to organisational strategic change.
• Working with the team, assess and manage risk across all allocated categories.
• Write, negotiate and sign off contracts with suppliers to achieve the maximum value for ShelterBox.
• Develop and maintain appropriate supplier and contract management processes for all allocated categories.
• Report on cost savings and avoidance and added value.
• Upskill individuals across the organisation on commercial processes, offering strategic advice and ensuring compliance with internal policies.
• Manage procurement-led projects such as procedure implementation, and software introduction.
• Develop and deliver sustainability improvements within the procurement function according to the Environmental Policy.
• Keep up to date with legislative changes, industry trends and market developments.
• Sign off on supply chain compliance as per the delegation of authority level.
• Maintain departmental databases.
• Ensure that the procurement administration is kept up to date and that all filing is in accordance with policy.
• Support procurement-related projects across the organisation.
• Uphold ethical and professional procurement standards at all times.
• Maintain commercial confidence for internal matters, and matters pertaining to suppliers.
• Represent ShelterBox as required.
• Any other duties as required which are deemed appropriate to the level and grade of the post.

We’re looking for a talented and purpose-driven Finance Manager to join Wiltshire & Swindon Community Foundation and help us make an even bigger difference in local communities across our county.

This is a pivotal role at the heart of our organisation. You’ll bring financial expertise, clarity and confidence to our work—helping us operate efficiently, meet our charitable obligations, and maximise the impact we create for the people and places we serve.

In this role, you will:

· Lead on budgeting, quarterly management accounts and financial reporting

· Prepare our Annual Report & Financial Statements and manage the audit process

· Oversee our finance systems (Xero, ApprovalMax, Salesforce, Power BI)

· Manage cashflow, banking arrangements and fund reconciliations

· Support donor reporting and investment oversight

· Ensure we meet requirements for Companies House, the Charity Commission and HMRC

· Line-manage and support our Finance Assistant(s)

About you: You’re aligned with our mission and values, passionate about strengthening communities, and keen to contribute your skills in a meaningful way. You’ll be:

· Fully qualified ACMA/ACCA/ACA or qualified by experience

· Experienced in a similar level finance role

· An excellent communicator with strong attention to detail and confidence managing a varied workload

· Experienced with accounting software (Xero desirable) and Microsoft 365

· Charity finance knowledge is helpful but not essential—we’ll support your development.

Why join us? You’ll be part of a small, supportive team who care deeply about what we do. We offer flexible working (30–37.5 hours) and a hybrid approach, with our office based in Devizes.

Closing date: 12 noon, Wednesday 14 January 2026

Please note, the full job description and person specification can be found in the recruitment pack.

For more information on the role, and for details on how to apply for this position, please read the recruitment pack in full available on our website. 

If you want to use your financial expertise to help communities across Wiltshire and Swindon thrive, we’d love to hear from you.