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Senior Individual Giving Executive
c.£33,000 per annum
Remote

The Talent Set is thrilled to partner with a leading UK children’s charity to recruit a Senior Individual Giving Executive.

This exciting opportunity plays a key role in delivering impactful, multi-channel fundraising campaigns. The successful candidate will manage high-value projects across channels such as digital, direct mail, DRTV, and telemarketing, supporting income growth through regular giving, lotteries, cash appeals, raffles, and more.

This is a fantastic role for someone with strong campaign management experience who’s ready to step up and help shape future planning, guide junior team members, and work collaboratively with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.

If you're passionate about creating powerful supporter journeys and driving fundraising success, this could be your ideal next step.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and manage end-to-end fundraising campaigns across a range of channels including digital, direct mail, DRTV, dialogue, lottery, and raffles—ensuring compliance, timely delivery, and budget management.
• Support strategic development by evaluating campaign performance, contributing insights, and making data-driven recommendations to inform future Individual Giving strategy.
• Oversee campaign budgets, including forecasting, processing invoices, monitoring variances, and supporting the development of annual income and expenditure plans.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring campaigns align with brand guidelines, fundraising strategy, and organisational goals.
• Mentor and support junior team members, providing guidance on campaign delivery, professional development, and internal processes.
• Champion continuous improvement, staying up to date with sector trends, contributing to team planning, and actively supporting diversity and inclusion within the organisation.

Person Specification:

• Proven experience managing campaigns across at least two fundraising channels (e.g. face-to-face, telemarketing, direct mail, DRTV, or digital), with strong understanding of creative processes, data segmentation, and campaign evaluation.
• Skilled in setting and monitoring budgets, working to KPIs, analysing campaign performance, and supporting data-driven decision making.
• Ability to plan, prioritise and manage multiple projects simultaneously under pressure, ensuring timely delivery and accuracy in all aspects of campaign delivery.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with experience liaising with internal stakeholders and external suppliers, and ability to give clear, constructive creative feedback.
• Confident using Microsoft Office (especially Word, Excel, Outlook), with analytical and numeracy skills and familiarity with database and data briefing tools.
• Proactive in personal development and supporting others, demonstrating flexibility, team spirit, and problem-solving capabilities in a fast-paced, changing environment.

What’s on Offer:

• Play a central role in delivering impactful fundraising campaigns across a range of high-performing channels including digital, DRTV, and direct mail.
• Contribute to the planning and development of the charities Individual Giving strategy, with opportunities to shape future campaign direction and innovation.
• Benefit from tailored learning and mentoring opportunities, including overseeing junior team members and collaborating across specialist teams and external partners.
• Be part of a mission-led organisation making a tangible difference across the UK, with values of hope, respect and inclusion at its core.
• Enjoy a healthy work/life balance with a supportive working policy, flexible hours, and travel only when required for essential team meetings or key events.

To be considered for this position please apply with your CV as soon as possible, regrettably please note we may not be able to reply to each and every application.

We are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practises that ensure equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will happily make reasonable adjustments to always ensure a fair process.

Do you want to work with a leading advocacy charity organisation supporting those in need?  

Do you have experience of working or volunteering in welfare, support or health and social care and are looking for a new challenge? 

Are you keen to make a difference to people who want to be heard? 

Then come and join us here at VoiceAbility. 

We have an exciting opportunity for an Advocate to join our team in Bradford.  Your role will require you to travel to locations such as hospitals and care homes across the area to meet with clients and professionals and be home based for administration; therefore, a suitable home internet connection is essential. 

About us 

VoiceAbility is an independent charity and one of the UK’s largest providers of advocacy and involvement services. We deliver a wide range of service contracts funded by local authorities, health trusts and other voluntary and private sector organisations. 

We’ve been supporting people to have their say in decisions about their health, care, and wellbeing for over 40 years. We make sure people are heard when it matters most.  For more information on what Advocacy is and the services offered then please visit our website. 

About you

Desirably you will have some experience of working as an Advocate, providing welfare, supporting, or caring for Adults or young people who have support needs, ideally for those with a variety of communication needs, mental ill health, physical health issues, or barriers to accessing education and support.

You should have worked or volunteered in health, social care, welfare, support services, education or young person’s services, or advice and guidance.

How will you make a difference?

You will be responsible for ensuring the individual’s wishes, feelings, beliefs, needs, and values are met to create positive outcomes for the people you support.

You will support people to speak up for themselves and grow in confidence, equip them to understand and exercise their rights and options, and will assist them in the decision-making process relating to their care, treatment, and support.

You will work resourcefully and collaboratively with the individuals you support.  You’ll be creative in your approach to empower our clients by ensuring you meaningfully explain people’s options and rights to them.  You’ll support individuals to fully participate in decisions affecting them and will make sure they have their voices heard. 

Professional Development?

You will have plenty of opportunities to enhance your professional abilities and you will make a real difference every day. Advocates are expected to be willing to gain, or to already hold, the Level 3 Award in Independent Advocacy Practice with disciplines suitable for the role they work in.

Benefits

 

· 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time colleagues) rising to 30 days upon 5 years’ service

· 5% employer pension & minimum 3% employee contribution

· Salary sacrifices pension scheme

· Separate Life Assurance Cover (equivalent of two times your annual salary)

· Staff discount scheme including retail discounts, entertainment, holidays, gym membership etc

· 24/7 Employee Assistance programme

· Access to remote counselling service

· Paid Disability Leave

· Paid compassionate Leave

· Home Working Allowance 

 

Support with continuous professional development

 Access to Clifton Strengths Coaching for development 

Personal Development Plans

 How are staff supported to work remotely?

 VoiceAbility has a small number of offices. Employees including Team Leaders are homebased for Administration and meetings will be held online as well as in person in the relevant community.

When you need to travel for work, expenses will be paid (mileage or public transport costs). 

VoiceAbility offers the usual regular manager one to ones, Staff forums and communities of practice depending on role. Team meetings with a mix of virtual and in person approach.

Equality and Diversity

VoiceAbility believes in fostering an inclusive workplace which welcomes, values and celebrates the diversity of its staff and partners, treats all on a basis of equality and encourages all to meet their maximum potential.

VoiceAbility are a Disability Confident employer, any applicant that identifies themselves as having a disability and can demonstrate that they meet all the essential criteria for the role will be offered an interview. If you need to apply in a different way, please contact us for further options.

How to apply

To apply for this role please sign up for a recruitment account on our website and follow the instructions to create your account, upload your CV, and complete our short application form. 

Important Dates:

Closing date for applications; Midday 23 July 2025

Interviews w/c 28 July

Don’t forget to read the person specification so you can tell us about yourself and how your skills, abilities and experiences match the criteria outlined in the person specification.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Salary: £29,000 - £33,600
Contract: Full-time/permanent
Location: Remote
Closing date: 16th July
Benefits: 6% pension, health and wellbeing support, work-life balance and cycle to work scheme

We have a great opportunity for a Senior Individual Giving Executive working for a fantastic national children’s charity.

This role will project manage a range of Individual Giving campaigns, which have substantial income and expenditure budgets. The role will sit within the Acquisition team, focusing on regular giving and weekly lottery, and work within the development and stewardship teams on appeals, raffles.

As part of this exciting role, you will manage a portfolio of innovative and high-performing campaigns across digital, direct mail, DRTV, and more. You’ll work with leading creative and media agencies, contribute to strategic planning, and help shape the future of supporter engagement.

Being remotely based and flexible in working pattern, as well as a strong focus on professional development, this role is perfect for someone looking to step up in their fundraising career.

To be successful as the Senior Individual Giving Executive, you will need:
 

• Proven experience managing direct marketing campaigns across multiple channels
• Strong budget management skills, including forecasting and reporting on income and expenditure
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, both internally and externally

If you would like to have an informal discussion, please give us a call and ask for Jake. 

Ashby Jenkins Recruitment is a specialist charity recruitment agency. We use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable charity jobs. We are passionate about improving equality across the sector — you can read more about our commitment to diversity on our website. 

We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment in the charity sector and partner with you as the leading charity recruitment agency.

If enough applications are received, the charity reserves the right to end the application period sooner.

If you would like to discuss this role with us, please quote the reference 2634JP
 

Do you want to work with a leading advocacy charity organisation supporting those in need?

Do you have experience of working or volunteering in welfare, support or health and social care or have an interest in people and are looking for a new challenge?

Are you keen to make a difference to people who want to be heard?

Then come and join us here at VoiceAbility.

Due to continued contract growth, we are looking for new Advocates to join our team in Lambeth. We are seeking applicants who have transferable skills, a willingness to learn and a desire to help those in need of support.

About us

VoiceAbility is an independent charity and one of the UK’s largest providers of advocacy and involvement services. We deliver a wide range of service contracts funded by local authorities, health trusts and other voluntary and private sector organisations.

We’ve been supporting people to have their say in decisions about their health, care, and wellbeing for over 40 years. We make sure people are heard when it matters most.  For more information on what Advocacy is and the services offered then please visit our website.

About the role

We have exciting opportunities for Advocates to join our team covering Lambeth. Your role will require you to travel to locations such as hospitals and care homes across the area to meet with clients and professionals and be home based for administration; therefore, a suitable home internet connection is essential. 

How will you make a difference?

You will be responsible for ensuring the individual’s wishes, feelings, beliefs, needs, and values are met to create positive outcomes for the people you support.

You will support people to speak up for themselves and grow in confidence, equip them to understand and exercise their rights and options, and will assist them in the decision-making process relating to their care, treatment, and support.

You will work resourcefully and collaboratively with the individuals you support.  You’ll be creative in your approach to empower our clients by ensuring you meaningfully explain people’s options and rights to them.  You’ll support individuals to fully participate in decisions affecting them and will make sure they have their voices heard. 

Professional Development

You will have plenty of opportunities to enhance your professional abilities and you will make a real difference every day. Advocates are expected to achieve, or already hold, the Level 4 Award in Independent Advocacy Practice with specialisms suitable for the role undertaken. To develop yourself for an exciting new career

Benefits:

• 28 days annual leave per year raising to 30 days upon 5 years of service pro rata plus bank holidays
• 5% employer pension & 3% employee contribution
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme
• Life Assurance/ Death in service two times your annual salary
• Staff discount scheme including major supermarkets discounts, retail discounts, entertainment, holidays etc
• Discounted Gym Membership; Employee Assistance programme
• Supportive working environment fostering a good work/life balance.
• Support with continuous professional development
• Paid Disability leave
• Paid Volunteering leave

· Paid compassionate Leave 

· Home Working Allowance  

 

Support with continuous professional development 

Access to Clifton Strengths Coaching for development  

Personal Development Plans 

  

How are staff supported to work remotely? 

VoiceAbility has a small number of offices. Employees including Team Leaders are homebased for Administration and meetings will be held online as well as in person in the relevant community. 

When you need to travel for work, expenses will be paid (mileage or public transport costs).  

VoiceAbility offers the usual regular manager one to ones, Staff forums and communities of practice depending on role. Team meetings with a mix of virtual and in person approach. 

Equality and Diversity

VoiceAbility believes in fostering an inclusive workplace which welcomes, values and celebrates the diversity of its staff and partners, treats all on a basis of equality and encourages all to meet their maximum potential.

VoiceAbility are a Disability Confident employer, any applicant that identifies themselves as having a disability and can demonstrate that they meet all the essential criteria for the role will be offered an interview. If you need to apply in a different way, please contact HR for further options.

Important Dates:

Closing date for applications; Friday 11th July 12pm however, VoiceAbility may interview suitable candidates before this date and reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy before this date.

Don’t forget to read the person specification so you can tell us about yourself and how your skills, abilities and experiences match the criteria outlined in the person specification.

Hint: you can use work, personal and/or voluntary experiences and examples to tell us why you should be our next Advocate.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Job Opportunity: Visitor Services Assistant – Union Chapel
Salary: £27,007 | Full-Time (37.5 hours/week) | Fixed-Term (1 Year)
Start Date: Before the end of August

Union Chapel is looking for a friendly, organised, and proactive Visitor Services Assistant to join our team on a one-year fixed-term contract. This full-time role is a great opportunity to be part of one of London’s most iconic live event venues – a unique space that blends arts, culture, and social purpose.

You’ll be the first point of contact for all public and customer enquiries, helping to create a welcoming and professional experience for every visitor. You'll play a vital role in the day-to-day running of events, supporting both the admin team and the evening operations staff, and ensuring smooth communication across departments.

Union Chapel is more than a venue – it’s a vibrant community space that delivers top-quality events while supporting social change. By joining our small, passionate team, you’ll be part of something meaningful, with opportunities to grow your skills in a unique and creative environment.

Based near Highbury Corner, because of the nature of the role it is essential that you are based on site.

Apply now and help us deliver outstanding experiences to every visitor.

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

The Sporting Events Team at Alzheimer’s Research UK (ARUK) is responsible for securing income from individuals and groups fundraising through sporting events, and effectively account managing relationships to maximise income.      

The Sporting Events Officer role will play a significant part in contributing to a high-performing fundraising team. You will work closely with the Sporting Events Manager and Head of Sporting Events and Volunteering to drive the continued growth of the charity’s sporting event fundraising income. You will also be required to show excellent organisation and relationship-building skills to support partnerships with third party events, internally developed products and related marketing providers, to drive towards agreed targets.

Main duties and responsibilities of the role:

Account management and strategic support

· Support the Sporting Events Manager (SEM) / Head of Sporting Events and Volunteering (HSEV) in delivering the Sporting Events strategy for ARUK to increase income within this stream

· Support the SEM to develop and manage the portfolio of third-party sporting events and internally developed products for ARUK

· Successful account management of third-party event suppliers as agreed with SEM/HSEV

· Seek opportunities to expand and improve event portfolio, keeping abreast of industry trends and competitor activity.

· To maximise income through developing and managing an agreed portfolio of events, focusing on supporter care processes and the retention of supporters. The role will include targets related to specific events

· Work with SEM to develop budgets and targets for key areas of work

Supporter Management/Experience

· Provide excellent customer service to existing fundraising supporters (including maintaining a polite, enthusiastic manner with prompt responses to enquiries), to acknowledge support and increase long-term loyalty

· Keeping an accurate record of fundraising outcomes, for reporting both internally and externally

· Keep up to date with fundraising legislation and codes of practice to be able to provide relevant advice to fundraisers

· To support the SEM in overseeing appropriate staff and volunteer representation at third party events. This will include attending events across the UK in person.

· Ensure volunteers and fundraisers have all necessary materials for fundraising initiatives

· Work with supporters across a number of digital channels ensuring we are communicating with them in the channel most relevant to them. To include building and managing online social groups.

Event/Project Management

· To plan, manage and deliver successful events through relationship management of suppliers and logistics companies, in addition to volunteers

· To work with the events team to organise pre-/post-event receptions as appropriate

· To work in collaboration with the Digital and Communications departments to ensure that a programme of PR and communication is in place that promotes and supports the planned activities

· To develop and deliver process enhancements with the SEM to allow the team to maintain high performance as the number of supporters grows.

Monitoring and Reporting

· Ensure that sporting event activity is monitored and evaluated, clearly communicating progress to SEM/HSEV

· Utilise event analytics to highlight risks, success and inform marketing strategy.

· Manage relevant information on the charity’s database, keeping detailed, up-to-date records of activity and income

· Track and record contact with third party event providers and fundraisers for reporting purposes

 

What we are looking for:

· Knowledge of the events fundraising market, ideally sporting events

· Relationship management experience

· Experience of fundraising in a sporting context (personal or professional)

· Experience of working with digital technologies and online communities

· Use of CRM or database systems

· Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

· An ability to manage a busy and varied workload

· Excellent organisational skills

· Excellent attention to detail

· Contagious enthusiasm to inspire supporters

· Flexibility to work unsociable hours, including weekends and willingness to travel independently

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 £29,000 per annum, plus benefits

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

The closing date for applications is the 13th July 2025, 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.

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential.  We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented.  Any offer of employment is however subject to you having the right to work in the UK.

As part of our commitment to being an inclusive employer and ensuring fairness and consistency in our selection process, we will handle your CV and application with the utmost confidentiality. While we strive to anonymise your CV where possible, there are certain sections, such as the application question, that cannot be fully anonymised. We kindly ask that you remove any personal information, including your name, when answering the application question. The hiring panel will not have access to your personal details, such as your name and address, until you are invited for an interview. Should you require any adjustments at either the application or interview stage, please contact us via our website.

How to apply: Please create an online account using our Online Recruitment Platform which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies page. You will be able to attach your CV to your application and track the status of your application.

About Alzheimer’s Research UK: Alzheimer's Research UK is the UK's leading dementia research charity. Our mission is to accelerate progress towards a cure.  Today 1 in 2 people will be impacted by dementia, either through caring for a loved one, developing it themselves or tragically both. But there is hope. 

There has never been a more important and exciting time in dementia research. With promising new drugs in clinical trials that slow the progression of the diseases that cause it, and revolutionary new ways to diagnose them on the horizon, we are now at a tipping point. Working with the smartest minds globally and across the UK, with industry and academia, Alzheimer’s Research UK is uniquely placed to invest in the very best research identifying barriers to a cure and knocking them down so that there are more and better treatments for everyone with dementia. For the first time in history, we can see a future where people with dementia can get a swift and accurate diagnosis, and effective treatments that could slow or even stop their disease. We stand for everyone affected by dementia. We stand for a cure. 

In 2024, we were incredibly proud to be awarded a 3-star accreditation by Best Companies which recognises ‘World Class’ levels of workplace engagement. This is the second consecutive time; we have been awarded a Best Companies 3-star accreditation.

We were also listed in the prestigious Best Companies lists:

· 18th in the 100 Best Large Companies to Work For in the UK.

· 10th in the 50 Best Companies to Work For in the East of England.

· 2nd in the 30 Best Companies to Work For in the Charity Sector.

ARUK really does look after its people, where you will be able to add value and make a difference. 

To view further details about working for us and the benefits we offer, please visit Alzheimer’s Research UK

The National Youth Agency is looking for a new Campaigns and Media Manager to join our Policy, Insights & External Affairs team.
 
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full-time - 37 hours per week
Salary: £36,000 - £40,000 per annum (dependent on experience and qualifications)
Remote: This role is homebased (within the UK) with occasional travel for staff residentials and other events. Ideally the post-holder will live in commutable distance to our office in Leicester.
 
What we do
 
As the national body for youth work, the NYA has a dual function. We are the professional statutory and regulatory body (PSRB) responsible for qualifications, quality standards, and safeguarding for youth work and services in England. In line with our charity mission and aims, we also champion youth work through research, advocacy, campaigns, and programmes.
 
We work in partnership and believe in collaborative leadership, listening to youth workers and the youth work sector so that we can understand their needs and respond to the challenges they face. We are ambitious for youth work and for young people and integrate youth voice and influence across our work
 
About the Role
 
Responsibilities of the role comprise:
 
Campaign planning

• Lead the delivery of an ambitious and creative media and campaign strategy to bring about an improved recognition of the value and impact of youth work.
• Lead on other campaign strategy and planning, utilising a range of campaign tactics integrating media, digital media and other campaign tactics, working closely with other members of the Comms team and across Directorates.
• Oversee campaign activity for the annual Youth Work Week, to ensure the campaign engages key opinion formers and provides an opportunity for those within the sector to celebrate the impactful work they do.
• Analyse campaign effectiveness, including setting and tracking metrics across digital and traditional media.
• Ensure campaign plans are fully scoped and uploaded to the online project management system.
• Leading on strategic approaches to celebrity supporters / ambassadors and ongoing relationship management.

 
Press Office function

• Lead proactive media monitoring, enabling timely responses to significant developments and tracking positions on issues relating to NYA’s work.
• Develop key messages and positioning statements on issues in the youth sector and NYA’s activities, role and stance and promote consistency of messaging across NYA’s channels.
• Managing and responding to reactive media enquiries, providing statement and reactive ‘lines to take’, with the support of the Head of Communications
• Producing engaging content for various channels and audiences including press releases, blogs, opinion pieces and media briefings to elevate NYA’s profile and demonstrate our expertise and thought leadership.
• Managing the media monitoring and media database, nurturing relationships with target journalists, as well as online news outlets and thought leaders on key strategic issues.
• Confidently working with charity and corporate partners to maximise opportunities to demonstrate the impact of their support.
• Provide line management and development support to two Communication Officers.

 
About You
 
Essential competencies of the Campaigns and Media Manager:

• A self-starter brimming with creative ideas and proven experience of designing and executing high-impact campaigns that bring about a measurable change in knowledge, behaviour and / or policy.
• Strong interpersonal skills for building effective relationships with colleagues and external stakeholders, including political audiences, and confident in growing new relationships and leading meetings.
• An ability to grasp complex information and distil key messages for different audiences and crucially, which tactics and channels to use to engage them
• Have proven experience and a strong understanding of the UK media landscape, with demonstrable experience of having nurtured relationships with national and sector journalists to garner high-quality coverage.
• An understanding of how to use research and intelligence gained from listening exercises and other stakeholder insights to inform campaign messaging and metrics.
• Be skilled in developing media strategics and developing case studies and using data to create compelling new hooks
• Be proficient in evaluating campaigns and media outputs, with the ability to derive insights that inform future strategies.
• Be proficient in drafting statements and media responses at speed and in line with key messages.
• Have outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce and edit content to a journalistic standard across diverse audiences and channels.
• Have an understanding of how to use social media platforms to engage audiences effectively, understanding their role in broader campaign strategies.
• Be experienced in line management and fostering the NYA culture of personal growth
• Excellent project management skills - able to keep track of all the moving parts to keep tasks on track and mitigate risks. Experience of using project management platform (or similar) would be an advantage.
• An understanding of data protection and safeguarding young people.
• A passion for using effective communications to promote youth work and celebrate the achievements of young people and youth workers.
• Highly competent in all Microsoft suite and ideally have experience of Google Drive and Sharepoint.

 
Please refer to our Candidate Pack for more information on the role and the requirements.
 
Why Work for NYA?
 
NYA operates as a people-first organisation, prioritising the well-being and needs of its employees.
 
NYA offers an exceptional flexible working approach which encourages our team to balance professional responsibilities with their personal life.
 
A remote based team, spread across England, fostering inclusivity and diverse talent. Despite geographical distances between team members, NYA maintains a highly motivated and connected team through the optimisation of digital tools.
 
NYA is committed to supporting the continual personal and professional development of our team and helping them achieve their ambitions.
 
We provide 25 days leave plus 8 days, life assurance scheme, 5% employer pension contribution and a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme via Spectrum.life with unlimited specialist support available to all NYA employees.
 
How to Apply:
 
Please download our applicant pack to find out more about the role and requirements
 
To apply, please submit the following via our online application platform by 11:59pm on Friday 13th July 2025:
 
A detailed CV setting out your career history, with responsibilities and achievements in line with the person specification in the About You section.
 
A covering letter (maximum two sides) highlighting your suitability for the role and how you meet the requirements in the About You section.
 
We will request data for our EEDI monitoring purposes, providing this is optional.
 
Please note: the covering letter is an essential part of the application process and will be assessed as part of your full application. We use AI detector software, so cover letters or CV’s with over 30% AI generated content with be disregarded. We understand that AI tools can offer support to candidates who have learning differences, which is why we will accept applications with some AI assistance. CV’s will not be accepted without a cover letter.
 
The National Youth Agency is an equal opportunities employer.
 
At NYA our inclusive culture means that we embrace individual differences and understand that we need a diverse team to achieve our organisations mission.
 
We wish to recruit candidates from all backgrounds to ensure our team reflects the rich diversity of the communities we serve. We encourage applications from anyone regardless of disability, ethnicity, heritage, gender, sexuality, religion, socio-economic background and political beliefs but we particularly welcome applications from global majority candidates and those from other minoritised ethnic groups in the UK as they are currently underrepresented in our team.
 
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Deafblind UK supports people who have both sight and hearing loss. You’ll be welcomed into our big family of clinical, operational and administrative staff who are all passionate about making life better for our members. Working for Deafblind UK is flexible and friendly. We support a healthy work-life balance and from the moment you join us, you will be fully supported by the wider team. You will also get a generous annual leave allowance and access to our Westfield Health Cash Plan.

We are looking to recruit a full-time officer to join our Charitable Services team delivering employability support for individuals with a sight and hearing loss across Greater London.

We are seeking a good self-motivated planner with experience of employment services who can develop our delivery of the service across London, helping people to identify and reach their chosen goals. You will have a good track record of delivering support in one to one situations and also in group settings, both face to face and online.  You'll also need to be an effective networker who can create and maintain relationships with a wide range of partner organisations.

The people we support have varying degrees of sensory loss, from the mild to the more profound.  We are committed to respecting and celebrating the unique personalities and aspirations of each individual as we work with them to identify the most empowering bespoke action plan for them. 

Please note that prior experience of working with people with sensory loss is helpful but not essential for this role, as all relevant training will be provided.

Contact us for further details of the job role on 0800 132 320.

The Company

We support people who have combined sight and hearing loss which affects their access to information, mobility, and communication. We help them to live with their condition and to build their confidence and independence.

Deafblindness affects everyone in different ways. Some people might have mild sight and hearing loss whereas others can’t see or hear anything. It can be isolating and lonely and can lead to mental health issues - but it’s far more common than many people realise. Around 450,000 people are affected by sight and hearing loss in the UK.

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Weekdays

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: Office based in central London with regular independent travel across Greater London required.

Application Instructions

To apply please provide a CV and one page cover letter demonstrating your previous experience and suitability. AI generated letters will be overlooked.

Chalk Streams in the City Development Lead (Maternity Cover)

Hours: Full time (37.5 hours per week) or part time (30 hours per week over 4 days)

Contract: Fixed term contract of 12 months

Area of work: Predominantly in the London area

Are you passionate about connecting people with nature and empowering communities to protect rivers? Do you have experience delivering engaging volunteering and citizen science programmes that inspire real environmental action? Join us and play a pivotal role in restoring London’s rare urban chalk streams.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced and motivated community engagement professional to take a leading role in the Development Phase of Chalk Streams in the City, an exciting National Lottery Heritage Fund-supported initiative. This project will restore 75 km of rare urban chalk stream habitat and connect over 20,000 people with their local rivers through hands-on conservation, education, and citizen science.

As Development Lead, you will shape the Trust’s first Engagement Strategy, coordinate an extensive community consultation programme, and manage the London Volunteering and Engagement Programme. You will also oversee delivery partners and help develop a major funding application for the next phase of work. This is a unique opportunity to gain experience in strategic project management, collaborative programme design, and large-scale heritage funding.

This is a rare opportunity to take on a strategic leadership role within a nationally significant project, gaining valuable experience in programme design, partnership working, and heritage lottery funding. Though fixed-term, it offers exceptional scope to develop your portfolio, broaden your network, and make a lasting contribution to environmental engagement and river restoration.

Working at the South East Rivers Trust is rewarding, fulfilling and fast-paced. We collaborate with energy and professionalism, guided by our values of delivering high-quality work, using expertise and science, building strong relationships, and bringing positivity and integrity to everything we do. If this sounds like the right environment for you - we’d love to hear from you.

This project is made possible with funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund, with thanks to National Lottery players.

Please see the full Chalk Streams in the City Development Lead job description for more information.

How to apply:

Please send us the following documents; instructions are on our website

• Your CV
• a completed application form
• Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form (optional)

The deadline for application is 11:59pm on Sunday 20th July 2025.  We reserve the right to close the recruitment early.

Interviews will be potentially w.c. 28th July 2025.

Please note: All applicants must have the right to work in the UK. If you require sponsorship as you are an overseas applicant, please let us know.

Philanthropy Manager (Mid-level)

We are recruiting for a Philanthropy Manager for our client a Christian Faith based Charity to join the team in this hybrid working role.

This is an exciting time to join the Partnerships Team and the organisation as they seek to expand their reach and impact.

Position: Philanthropy Manager (Mid-level)
Location: Fleet, Hampshire / Hybrid (minimum 40% in-office)
Salary: £39,900 per annum
Hours: Full Time (35 hours per week)
Contract: Permanent

Closing date: 10am on 14 July 2025

Interviews:

First round Interviews are expected to be held week commencing 21 July

Second Round Interviews are expected to be held week commencing 28 July

The Job:

You will co-lead the mid-level donor fundraising programme, building meaningful relationships that inspire increased giving and long-term engagement. Working closely with the Head of Philanthropic Partnerships, you will help shape a strategy that ensures gold-standard stewardship and long-term growth.

• Co-lead the cultivation and retention of mid-level donors using email, phone, meetings and events.
• Shape and deliver strategies to acquire and engage donors, generating sustainable income.
• Ensure exceptional donor stewardship with accurate record keeping and tailored communications.
• Develop compelling content including thank-you letters, newsletters, and proofing impact reports.
• Collaborate across departments, including Marketing and Finance, to deliver donor-focused initiatives.
• Represent the Philanthropy team in cross-functional working and advocate for mid-level giving.
• Maintain an understanding of sector trends, applying insight to refine fundraising approaches.

About You

This Charity are seeking a passionate and relational fundraiser, with excellent communication skills and the ability to manage and grow donor portfolios effectively.

• Experience building trusted relationships with donors or customers in a fundraising or business development context.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with a keen eye for detail.
• The ability to prioritise workload, work to deadlines and manage a donor caseload effectively.
• Experience using CRM systems (e.g., Blackbaud) and Microsoft Office tools.
• A proactive and empathetic approach, with high emotional intelligence and resilience.
• A genuine commitment to the mission of releasing children from poverty
• A personal Christian faith, and willingness to uphold The Charity’s UK’s Christian ethos, values and Statement of Faith.

Benefits Include:

• Hybrid working (office closed Fridays)
• 28 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
• 10% employer pension contribution
• Staff wellbeing time
• Professional and spiritual development support
• Meaningful work that changes lives

About the organisation

This Charity is a Christ-centred, child-focused charity

Please note: The charity can only consider applicants who presently have the right to work in the UK and all candidates must be personally committed to the Christian faith and be able to respect, uphold and work within our client’s Christian mission, values, culture and faith statements. This individual will represent and speak on behalf of a Christian charity and as such the Occupational Requirement for an active Christian faith is justified under the Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9, Part 1, clause 3. #INDNFP

This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

Fundraising and Engagement Trainee 

Two Year Contract

Up to £22,000 per annum, plus cost of a CoIF or CIM qualification+ benefits (including 25 days annual leave and pension)

Leatherhead (flexible working options available)

About us:

Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity enables families who have a child with a life-threatening or terminal illness to make the most of time together, providing expert, practical and emotional support, where they need it for as long as it is needed.

About the role:

This Best Companies Top 100 mid-sized company and Top 20 charity is looking to appoint a highly driven and engaged individual who will be given the support and professional autonomy to start or build their career in fundraising.

You will have the opportunity to join an ambitious organisation and work alongside experienced professionals within a highly supportive team. We are a learning organisation and if successfully appointed, we will fund and support you with gaining the Institute of Fundraising Certificate, which is a fantastic opportunity. The Certificate helps fundraisers become more confident and understand how to make a genuine difference.

Reporting to the Director of Fundraising and Engagement you will support the Fundraising and Engagement team on a range of activities and projects to gain a breadth of experience of all fundraising, communication and marketing disciplines, and gain a rounded view of charitable fundraising and the role fundraising plays in charities.

This role will particularly suit an individual who is just starting out on their fundraising career or has been an intern or volunteer in a fundraising department, and/or someone who enjoys building relationships, thinking on your feet, is proactive, organised, enjoys being challenged and are motivated to try new things and contribute ideas.

What we’re looking for:

• Friendly, enthusiastic and socially-focused – you quickly connect with others and build effective working relationships. You are naturally warm with a sincere appreciation for people and how they are each uniquely motivated, enjoy working with others
• A motivating, empathetic and persuasive communicator – you will enjoy preparing and presenting high-quality presentations
• You thrive working in a busy environment on multiple priorities simultaneously – results-oriented and a fast learner, you respond quickly to pressure and a changing environment.
• Confident use of MSOffice and some experience of using a database – you have strong attention to detail, are comfortable working with data, and produce high quality accurate work.

Applications will be particularly welcome from those who have experience of building relationships, or interned/volunteered in a fundraising department.

What we offer:

We have a range of fantastic benefits that we offer our employees. Please visit our website for details

How to apply:

Please send your CV and a covering letter highlighting why your application should be considered above others to us via the link.

Interviews will take place at our Head Office in Leatherhead with the dates to be confirmed.

We will only contact those applicants who have been successful.

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.

An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this post.

As a CQC registered organisation, it is an expectation that all Rainbow Trust employees are fully vaccinated against Covid-19 (unless medically exempt).

Rainbow Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment.

Rainbow Trust is an equal opportunities employer and a Best Companies Two-Star rated organisation. Registered Charity No: 1070532

The Hg Foundation is recruiting a new Programme Officer to support our vision for the tech workforce of the future to harness the talents of all, regardless of their background. We help underrepresented groups to access high quality jobs in tech by supporting education and employment-based programmes across the UK, Europe and North America. Since 2020, we've committed $40m across 40+ partnerships, supporting over 70,000 young people and adults. This newly created role offers an excellent opportunity to begin or advance your career in the non-profit and social mobility sector.
 
As Programme Officer, you'll play a vital role in our ambitious growth plans for the centrally managed mA*ths Online Programmes, supporting their delivery across four leading universities. The remaining time will be split between assisting with our STEM Education partnerships and other strategic initiatives, including scoping and research, the set up and management of new partnerships, communications and collaboration across our network.
 
We're looking for someone with 1-2 years of workplace experience who brings a positive attitude, strong organisational and administrative skills and the ability to pursue tasks logically and independently. You'll need an analytical mindset, excellent written communication, plus a genuine commitment to creating fairer chances in tech.
 
No previous non-profit experience is required, as the role is an opportunity to learn about the foundation sector - but the role could suit someone who has supported outreach, widening participation, charity or volunteering initiatives, or has an interest in supporting underrepresented groups to succeed in education and employment.
 
Further information about the role including salary and benefits can be found in the application pack. The deadline for applications is midday on Monday 14 July 2025.

New Perspectives – Fundraising Manager

A brief Job Description 

Status: Part-time, 22.5hrs per week
Salary: £35,000 Pro Rata
Closing date: Tuesday 15 July 2025, 12pm 

Interviews will be held w/c 21 July 2025

About New Perspectives

New Perspectives is the East Midlands’ leading touring theatre company. For over 50 years we have made new writing accessible, creating ambitious, relevant theatre that connects with audiences locally and nationally. We support early-to mid-career theatre makers through unique, regionally rooted development opportunities and share powerful stories that amplify underrepresented voices.

About the Role

New Perspectives is seeking a dynamic and experienced Fundraising Manager. This role is ideal for an individual with a strong background in fundraising, donor engagement, and relationship management who thrives on developing strategies and delivering high-quality written proposals for grants, corporate partnerships, and major donors. You will play a critical role in driving income growth, building a pipeline of prospects, and nurturing meaningful partnerships that advance our artistic mission.

As Fundraising Manager, you will work closely with closely with the Executive Director and senior leadership, leading on mapping and maximising opportunities across a broad spectrum of fundraising activities, including Trusts and Foundations, individual donors, and corporate partners. An ability to understand and translate complex project information into compelling funding proposals will be key to your success.

This is a varied role with plenty of scope for creativity and innovation. You will bring insight and strategic thinking to our income generation activities, using your knowledge of the fundraising landscape to develop multi-year funding bids and engaging stewardship journeys. You will also help to shape and deliver engaging donor communications and impactful reporting.

The ideal candidate is someone who is highly motivated, organised, and thrives working independently while also contributing positively to a collaborative team culture and grow a vibrant fundraising portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

• Research and write high-quality, targeted funding proposals, including multi-year bids.
• Develop a pipeline of Trusts, Foundations, and corporate prospects in collaboration with the Executive Director.
• Create annual impact reports for major donors and generalised updates for other supporters.
• Deliver a rolling fundraising plan for individual and corporate giving.
• Evaluate new income ideas and ensure a balanced portfolio across fundraising streams.
• Support corporate sponsorships and maintain stewardship of donor relationships.
• Ensure all activities complies with GDPR.

Key Experience

We are looking for an experienced fundraiser or development professional with a track record of meeting income targets and developing strong donor and corporate relationships. You will have at least three years’ experience in fundraising, with proven skills in writing compelling funding proposals, creating fundraising materials, and implementing income strategies. A strong understanding of fundraising methods and supporter motivations is essential, as is your ability to communicate charity impact to diverse audiences. You will bring creativity, innovation, and a flexible, problem-solving mindset. Experience in trust and corporate prospect research, and familiarity with fundraising databases and relevant regulations is desirable. 

Closing date: Tuesday 15 July 2025, 12pm 

Please download our Job Pack for further information [PDF], which includes details on how to apply.

New Perspectives is committed to offering a variety of suitable working arrangements. We are open to discussing flexible working options and welcome proposals that are practical and appropriate for the role. 

We are looking for an ambitious and strategic Development Director to shape the future and income streams for our museum & mill . This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced individual to build a ground up strategy and lead the development of an ambitious organisation.

Thanks to generous funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund, The Pilgrim Trust, The Headley Trust, Granada Foundation & Arts Council England, The Silk Heritage Trust is embarking on an ambitious 18-month development programme Strengthening The Future of Macclesfield's Heritage.The Trust is working to establish The Silk Museum and Paradise Mill as a national centre for silk heritage and heritage textile crafts. Strengthening The Future of Macclesfield’s Heritage moves the Trust towards this vision, strengthening fundraising capacity plus staff and board skills, to provide a solid foundation for the future.

The Trust has achieved a great deal over the last 5 years, securing funding from public sources, trusts, and foundations. This newly created role will build on this success and attract substantial support from individuals and corporate sources. It involves working with internal and external stakeholders to raise funds for core funding, projects, and capital campaigns. It is envisaged that the post-holder will work with Trustees and staff to establish a Development sub-group to inform and drive this work. Strategic planning and communications are key to this. This role will drive forward new plans for individual giving, philanthropy and fundraising to significantly rebuild the Trust’s reserves.

Role:

To lead the Trust’s work towards financial resilience through broadening its income streams

To increase voluntary income from funders and philanthropists by 50%, reflating free reserves, through an ambitious Development & Fundraising Strategy

To initiate, lead, and deliver projects to develop and transform the work, premises, and staff of the Silk Museum & Paradise Mill, working with consultancy support to:

· Develop a 3-5 year business plan

· Cost and plan options for tackling the site:

o Limitations to accessibility and visitor welcome

o Constraints to income generation

o significant challenges to building maintenance, environmental sustainability, care, and display of our collections

o rising energy costs

· Secure funding for major conservation, building repairs and organisational development.

To build a new supporter community and membership offer to attract supporters and philanthropists for the Trust’s development plans

To build and lead strong relationships with partners for collaboration, fundraising, and sponsorship

To drive strong working relationships and communication with Museum staff, volunteers, and Trustees, to develop a broad fundraising ethos, including training and mentoring to Trustees and Museum staff

To keep current with fundraising sector developments, approaches, and opportunities

Specific Responsibilities and Duties:

Development

· Review and develop the Trust’s Development & Fundraising Strategy, identifying and pursuing fundraising opportunities, campaigns, and funding applications in line with this strategy, including:

o Trusts and foundations

o Statutory funders

o Corporate support and partnerships

o a new legacies programme, Supporters, and individual giving programmes

· Maximise income and in-kind support through fundraising activities onsite and online, including events and sponsorship, to engage current supporters and cultivate new relationships.

· Ensure that all fundraising activities are delivered professionally and timely to ensure maximum and meaningful engagement

· Manage the evaluation of fundraising activities and prepare and submit reports to key stakeholders.

· Deliver reporting for statutory funders, ensuring that the museum delivers on its reporting requirements in a timely manner.

General responsibilities and duties

· Oversee the work of the Programming Team (Senior Curator, Paradise Mill; Museum Curator; Community Engagement Programmer) in delivering, evaluating, and reporting on existing funded programmes, including Arts Council CIP, Pilgrim Trust, Granada Foundation, Foyle Foundation, and Macclesfield Town Council.

· Contribute to the success and culture of The Silk Heritage Trust

· Interact and cooperate proactively with all employees, trustees, and volunteers, ensuring good teamwork.

· Manage performance of staff, volunteers, and researchers as appropriate and in line with the Trust’s performance management processes.

· Make best use of technology across our activities.

· Support effective communications and promotion of The Silk Museum and Paradise Mill

· Work flexibly at times and on occasions that connect with the needs of audiences and communities.

· Ensure we are adhering to and compliant with our policies, processes, and statutory obligations.

· Help to ensure any barriers to equality of opportunity are removed and to eliminate unfair and unlawful discrimination, giving everyone an equal chance to learn, work and live free from discrimination and prejudice.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and target driven individual with experience of delivering investment from wide range of funding streams. The successful candidate will have a passion for storytelling, relationship building and strong negotiation, networking, and stewardship skills. You will know the complexities of working with funders and stakeholders and are able to develop strong long-term relationships, resulting in investment.

Diversity and equality within our workforce, programmes and approaches is crucial to our mission of being inclusive and relevant to our communities. We want everyone to feel welcome. We, therefore, particularly welcome applications from candidates under-represented at The Silk Museum and within the heritage sector, including Global Majority candidates and/or candidates with disabilities.