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We’re Hiring: Chief Executive Officer

Salary: £75,000 – £80,000 + pension
Location: Northamptonshire (flexible, with min. 3 days on-site)
Closing date: 5pm, Friday 3rd October 2025

Age UK Northamptonshire is looking for a dynamic Chief Executive Officer to lead us into our next chapter.

We are the leading local charity supporting older people across the county—providing advice, companionship, and essential services to 18,000+ people every year.

As our long-serving CEO retires, we need an inspiring, strategic leader who can:
✅ Champion older people as a trusted advocate and spokesperson
✅ Lead a dedicated team of 140+ staff and 260+ volunteers
✅ Strengthen partnerships and income streams to ensure sustainability
✅ Build on our proud history while driving innovation and growth

About You

You’ll bring:

• Proven senior leadership experience in a complex organisation
• Strong financial and strategic planning skills
• Excellent communication and influencing abilities
• Integrity, energy, and resilience to lead by example

Knowledge of the voluntary sector, health, social care, or issues affecting older people is highly desirable.

Interviews take place in October. If you have any questions then please use the above email. 

�� Be the voice for older people in Northamptonshire. Lead us into the future.

What is the opportunity

Balance is seeking a persuasive and positive role model to work with its leadership team and trustees to shape our quality and commercial development. The Quality and Development Manager will occupy a key role in supporting our growth, sustaining our quality standards and growing commercial and income generating activity.

This post is also regarded as development opportunity for a candidate looking to be part of the charity's long term succession strategy for middle and senior managers.

About your values and strengths

You are someone who strenths and values will align with the following attributes:

• You can think on your feet and are consistantly able to bring ideas to the table
• You understand the tension between quality and cost and how to resolve them
• You are able to build alliances and relationships that have sustainable benefits to the charity and its work
• You can exhibit confidence in your colleagues and mobilise their skills and knowledge to drive our quality standards
• You see problems as opportunities and a gateway to new ways of delivering our services and business development

What you can expect from us

• A charity that works hard to put its people, those who it supports and those who provide its services at the heart of what we do.
• A charity that takes its mission and values seriously in developing its services, operational approach and commercial relationships
• That supports and encourages its staff to participate as partners in our development as a business, our outcomes and the delivery of our values.

You can also expect

• A commitment to training and professional development to support internal progression in and beyond the charity.
• Inclusion in and a 3% employers contribution to the charity's pension scheme.
• Generous annual leave allowance of 25 days a year plus bank holidays and an additional day off for your birthday.
• Access to a range of discount schemes including Blue Light Card
• Access to the charity's employee assistance programme.
• Access to travel card loan, and bike to work scheme.

The Philanthropy and Partnerships Manager will play a central role in growing high-value income streams and building meaningful relationships with individuals, corporates, and grant-making bodies. Managing a small team and working closely with senior leaders and NHS stakeholders, you will develop and drive forward an ambitious programme of philanthropic fundraising to support the work of Sheffield Hospitals Charity. You will be joining us after the conclusion of the Master Cutler’s Challenge 2025, during which we have developed new relationships with corporates and individuals across the city. In recent months we have appointed a Trusts and Foundations Officer – who you will line-manage – who has a sound pipeline and projects to fundraise for. We also aim to bring in more capacity to this team over the coming 6-12months, to support with corporate and high value individual relationships. In summary, if you have the drive, you will have the opportunity to grow something special from the sound foundations we have laid. 

The Events & Fundraising Manager will work at the heart of our public events programme, helping to organise fundraising walks and other events across London and the South East, and raising funds to support the provision of free legal advice. Our events include the London Legal Walk -- an annual event which raises over £1 million each year -- regional Legal Walk events, and other fundraising events such as the Great Legal Quiz and the Great Legal Bake. LLST also purchases places for third party events such as the London Marathon, Brighton Marathon, and Big Half. We also raise money through individual and corporate donations.

The Events & Fundraising Manager's principal role is to manage these events and promote our fundraising in support of free legal advice charities in London and the South East. Your main duties and responsibilities will include the following: 

• Organising events
• Establishing and managing partnerships
• Managing staff and volunteers 
• Marketing and communications

We are looking for a candidate with demonstratable and relevant experience working at a senior level in mass participation and third-party challenge events. The person will be organised with experience managing projects, budgets, partnerships with funders and key stakeholders, suppliers, volunteers and staff. 

Please see the attached Recruitment Pack for a more information about LLST and a full job description. 

As Director of Fundraising, you’ll be part of the Strategic Leadership Team (SLT), leading fundraising development and investment. An experienced leader, you’ll manage diverse income streams and teams, excelling in high-value individual and corporate relationships. Strong communication, strategic thinking, and team development skills are essential - you’ll oversee a fundraising strategy, collaborate with other SLT members on grants and campaigns, and help shape the charity’s culture, ensuring all staff align with its values. 

Please see the website for the complete job pack Join Us | Sheffield Hospitals Charity

Key Responsibilities:

Corporate Partnerships & Relationship Management:

• Build, manage, and steward relationships with corporate supporters, focusing on the healthcare, legal, insurance, and life sciences sectors.
• Develop and implement AvMA’s corporate partnerships offer, including sponsorship packages and bespoke opportunities.
• Identify and research new corporate prospects, working with colleagues to make approaches and secure partnerships.
• Lead the ongoing development of AvMA’s corporate fundraising strategy and toolkit, ensuring they reflect best practice and meet organisational needs.

Workplace Giving & Employee Engagement:

• Support and promote employee fundraising initiatives, matched giving, payroll giving, and workplace events.
• Provide companies and staff teams with engaging fundraising materials, advice, and digital resources.
• Develop case studies and impact content to showcase corporate and employee fundraising.

Digital Fundraising & Content Development:

• Create and maintain engaging digital content for the corporate fundraising section of AvMA’s new website.
• Use online platforms and digital channels to promote corporate giving opportunities and events.
• Work with our communications team to integrate corporate messaging into wider campaigns.

Data & Reporting

• Maintain accurate records of all corporate activity and income using Microsoft Dynamics CRM.
• Monitor, analyse, and report on performance against targets.
• Use data insights to improve supporter journeys and maximise income

General

• Attend in-person meetings and events as required (travel expenses covered).
• Contribute to AvMA’s wider fundraising strategy and cross-team projects.
• Undertake other reasonable duties as required.

We are seeking a dedicated Philanthropy Officer who will help sustain and grow the organisation’s income. This involves managing timelines for applications and reports, writing high-quality proposals and impact reports (often in collaboration with colleagues in policy, science, communications, and finance), and researching new funding opportunities. 

The role also includes maintaining strong relationships with existing funders by providing timely updates outside of formal reporting, and leading on the drafting of the organisation’s annual report to clearly communicate achievements and impact.

CHEM Trust’s overarching aim is to prevent synthetic chemicals from causing long-term damage to wildlife and people by ensuring that chemicals which cause such harm are substituted with safer alternatives.

Currently, we are primarily funded by trusts and foundations and are very successful, raising significant funds to facilitate the sustained growth of the organisation and our reserves.  We have an ethical funding policy, and it is imperative that we maintain our independence and science-based approach.

Key Duties

• Fundraising activity – preparing compelling and bespoke proposals tailored to donor requirements, ensuring effective stewardship of charitable trust and foundation major gifts within CHEM Trust’s portfolio by building relationships and providing on-time reports and updates.
• Working cross-organisationally, to ensure relevant information is obtained from CHEM Trust’ team members in a timely fashion to report to funders in advance of deadlines.
• Timeline management – keeping an accurate track of the necessary reporting and application deadlines and ensuring these are communicated in good time to relevant team members.
• Developing relationships and networking – including excellent donor stewardship to existing funders and using events, meetings, talks and inspirational writing to help charitable trusts learn about CHEM Trust’s work and understand the difference we are making.
• Recording and maintaining accurate funding data, ensuring records are kept and effectively managed and that CHEM Trust’s fundraising team operates within GDPR.
• Good team working - daily interaction with the fundraising team, wider CHEM Trust team, funding partners and others, plus possible interaction with trustees.
• Leading on the writing of the annual report, tailoring it to be a key document that prospective funders can use to get a succinct overview of CHEM Trust’s vision, goals, and achievements. 

To apply, please send us: 

Your CV and supporting statement (2 sides maximum) explaining (with examples) how you meet each of the essential (and desirable if possible) skills as outlined in this job description.

Your CV or supporting statement should include the names and contact details of two references with knowledge of your work.

The deadline for applications is 11pm on Sunday 14 September 2025. We plan to interview shortlisted candidates on Wednesday 24 September 2025.

Unfortunately, we only have the capacity to contact shortlisted candidates.

Overview

The Olive Tree Cancer Support Group (the Olive Tree), is a registered Charity, dedicated to the relief of the physical and/or emotional distress of persons with cancer and their partners, families, friends and carers, through the provision of services, operating from its support centres in Crawley and Horsham.

A Centre Manager is being sought to manage all aspects of the Horsham centre, working closely with the Crawley Centre Manager and reporting to the Board of Trustees, delivering the charity’s goals and long-term strategy. The responsibilities include staff and volunteer management and recruitment, onboarding new patients / service users, engaging with external stakeholders and all other operational and day to day financial matters, including supervision of team members responsible for fundraising activities, social media and communications. 

Salary: £31,000 to £35,000, depending on experience

Full time, Monday – Friday, flexible as required.

Location: Lavinia House, Horsham with some local travel.

Person Specification

The following specification is for the ideal candidate, but candidates that offer a significant proportion of the following requirements below will be considered.

Knowledge and Experience

· Experience of supporting vulnerable people

· Experience of planning and implementing in a service based organisation

· Knowledge of national and local cancer care, support and information, including holistic approaches

· Knowledge of good practice in user involvement

· Experience of monitoring, evaluation and continuous development of services

· Experience of team management and development of staff through personal development plans

· Experience of recruiting, retaining and working with volunteers

· Understanding of cancer and the effect it has on patients and those supporting them

· Experience of partnership working

· Experience in service promotion and marketing, including social media

· Experience in financial record keeping and processes

· Experience of successful project management

· Experience of working in a community and grant based fundraising organisation would be an advantage

Skills and abilities

· Conducting sensitive and difficult conversations with empathy, care and support

· Ability to lead, inspire and develop positive relationships across all stakeholders

· Ability to plan services across a range of hard and soft resources ensuring maximum utilisation of services.

· Developing a community experience

· Ability to work in a flexible manner outside standard working hours

· Autonomous and team working, excellent organisation and prioritisation

· Motivate self and others

· Advanced communication skills both written and oral

· Flexibility and adaptabilityFacilitation

· Networking

· IT and data management - full Microsoft 365 suite and contact management

· Ability to quality assess information sources

· Maintain confidentiality

· Confidence and ability in public speaking

· Desire for continuous personal development to develop own knowledge and skills

· Driving licence and use of a private vehicle

Events Fundraising Manager role:

We are seeking a highly organised, creative, and results-driven Event Manager to lead and grow Roundabout’s events portfolio. This is a pivotal role in our fundraising team, taking overall responsibility for the planning, delivery, and evaluation of our events programme to maximise income, engage supporters, and raise awareness of youth homelessness in South Yorkshire.

As Event Manager, you will have ownership of our flagship events — A Night at the Musicals, Sleep Out, and The Yorkshire Chocolate Festival — ensuring they are delivered to the highest standard and achieve ambitious fundraising targets. You will also lead the development of our third-party events calendar, identifying and leveraging opportunities such as the Sheffield 10k, Tough Mudder, and Sky Dives to engage new audiences.

Your role will combine strategic planning with hands-on delivery. You will:

• Create a calendar of events and fundraising opportunities.
• Develop and manage event budgets, ensuring strong return on investment.
• Lead event logistics, highlight marketing needs, and supporter stewardship strategies.
• Recruit, manage, and motivate event volunteers and fundraisers.
• Build and nurture long-term relationships with corporate partners, sponsors, and key stakeholders.
• Innovate — bringing fresh ideas to grow participation, income, and brand visibility.

This is a fast-paced, varied role that blends office-based planning with being on the ground at events, ensuring every supporter has an exceptional experience. You’ll inspire others through your passion, professionalism, and creativity, making a tangible difference for the young people we support.

Join us to lead unforgettable events, grow our reach, and help end youth homelessness in South Yorkshire.

Key Accountabilities:

• Lead the development and delivery of Roundabout’s events strategy and portfolio, ensuring all events contribute significantly to income generation, supporter engagement, and brand awareness.
• Set, monitor, and deliver against annual KPIs, budgets, and plans, working closely with the Fundraising Manager to ensure strategic alignment and maximum return on investment.
• Oversee all event planning processes — from initial concept through to research, delivery and evaluation — ensuring detailed work plans, risk assessments, and supplier agreements are in place.
• Evaluate the performance of all events using data and feedback, identifying opportunities for improvement and innovation across the portfolio.
• Proactively develop and secure sponsorship and partnership opportunities alongside our Business Development and Partnership Managers, building strong relationships with corporate partners, community groups, and key stakeholders.
• Recruit, train, and manage volunteers for both charity-led and third-party events, ensuring they are motivated, supported, and delivering to a high standard.
• Oversee the supporter journey for all event participants, ensuring exceptional communication, stewardship, and engagement from registration to post-event follow-up.
• Manage event marketing and promotion in collaboration with the Marketing and Communications team, ensuring targeted campaigns maximise reach, participation, and income.
• Produce accurate and timely reports on event performance, supporter engagement, and income tracking for internal stakeholders and trustees.
• Present and pitch on behalf of Roundabout at networking events, corporate meetings, and public speaking opportunities, inspiring audiences to support our mission and take action.
• Represent Roundabout at networking opportunities, partnership meetings, and external events, acting as an ambassador for the charity.
• Ensure all events are delivered safely, legally, and ethically, in line with Institute of Fundraising Codes of Practice, relevant legislation, and Roundabout’s policies.
• Work flexibly, including evenings and weekends, to be present at key events and activities.

Other Duties:

• Appropriate duties required by the CEO and Fundraising Manager.
• Act in the best interests of Roundabout at all times.
• Maintain professional internal and external relationships that meet the Charity’s values.
• Build trust, value others, communicate effectively, drive execution, foster innovation, focus on delivery to supporters, collaborate with others, solve problems creatively and demonstrate high integrity. 
• Proactively establish and maintain effective working team relationships with all internal and external stakeholders.
• To participate in training and undertake appropriate learning and development, as identified through appraisal and regular reviews with line manager.

This job description covers the current range of duties and is not exhaustive and will be reviewed from time to time. It is Roundabout’s aim to reach agreement on changes, but if agreement is not possible, The Charity reserves the right to change this job description.

The post-holder will be expected to adhere to relevant professional obligations and Codes of Conduct.

Person Specification

• Proven track record of leading and growing income across events or fundraising.
• Strategic and imaginative leader who can turn big-picture ideas into practical, results-driven plans. Demonstrate ability to adapt, show resilience and be flexible
• Minimum GCSE Grade C in English and Maths (or equivalent)
• Exceptional verbal and interpersonal skills, paired with a compelling writing style to produce a wide range of content — from grant applications and communication strategies to supporter updates, event timelines, website copy, and promotional materials.
• Experience in using Windows-based software packages such as Excel and CRM Systems with experience of analysing spreadsheets.
• Proven experience in overseeing Health and Safety, Safeguarding, and risk assessments, including developing event strategies, management plans, and related documentation.
• Demonstrable experience delivering exceptional supporter and customer care, including building strong relationships, responding promptly to inquiries, anticipating needs, resolving issues effectively, and ensuring a consistently positive experience that fosters loyalty and engagement.
• Proven project management skills, encompassing the full project lifecycle from planning to delivery, including budgeting, resource allocation, timeline management, stakeholder coordination, and monitoring outcomes to ensure objectives are met on time and within budget.
• Experienced in using fundraising platforms (e.g., JustGiving), including creating fundraising pages, providing guidance and advice, and applying knowledge of charity legislation, the Fundraising Regulator, and current sector trends.
• Extensive experience in public speaking to diverse audiences, effectively presenting and articulating a compelling case for support, tailoring messages to engage different stakeholders, inspire action, and build lasting relationships.
• Hold a full driving licence with business insurance and have access to own transport

Personal Attributes:

• Creative, innovative, and proactive with a positive outlook; resilient and adaptable, able to thrive both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Strong leadership and motivational skills, able to inspire teams, volunteers, and stakeholders to achieve ambitious fundraising goals
• Flexible and committed, willing to work evenings, weekends, and across online or in-person events as required.
• Highly organised and efficient, with the ability to prioritise workloads, manage time effectively, and take initiative while contributing to team objectives.
• Professional and confident ambassador for fundraising and the wider organisation, promoting its mission and values in all interactions.
• Approachable and responsive, able to quickly build rapport and strong working relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, capable of engaging and inspiring diverse audiences.
• Passionate about the voluntary sector, knowledgeable about current trends and committed to advancing Roundabout’s vision, values, and objectives.
• Problem-solver and innovator, able to take ownership of challenges and implement sustainable, creative solutions.
• Strategic thinker, able to balance proactive and reactive work, manage multiple priorities, and deliver results under tight deadlines.

In this role, you will build and manage a portfolio of mid-to-high net worth UK donors (typically giving between £1,000 and £10,000), cultivating deep relationships and delivering income growth. This role involves strategic planning, meaningful engagement, and securing donations that fund Toybox’s vital work with children in street situations.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing team focused on long-term impact and donor engagement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a portfolio of approximately 75-150 mid-to-high value donors and prospects
• Develop and deliver personalised cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship plans
• Build strong relationships through in-person meetings, calls, and written communications
• Solicit one-off and multi-year gifts, including upgrades and renewals
• Work with the wider fundraising and programme teams to create compelling funding proposals
• Use Donorfy to track supporter engagement, income, and insights
• Support the development of donor-facing materials, updates, and event invitations
• Conduct donor research to identify new prospects and deepen existing relationships
• Help design bespoke donor journeys, ensuring each supporter feels valued and informed
• Meet agreed income targets and contribute to longer-term fundraising strategy
• Deliver regular reports to the M&F Director, Leadership Team and Trustee Board
• Attend relevant networking events to meet and build relationships with decision-makers

We are looking for someone with:

• Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in Individual Giving and/or Philanthropic Fundraising
• Proven ability to build lasting relationships with UK-based high-value donors
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with an engaging, confident presence
• Results-driven with a track record of securing four and five-figure gifts
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
• Proficient in using CRMs (e.g., Salesforce, Donorfy, Raiser’s Edge)
• Comfortable working independently and collaboratively across departments
• Passionate about making a positive social impact through charitable giving
• Knowledge of ethical fundraising standards and donor stewardship best practices
• Experience working with philanthropic advisors, family foundations, or legacy donors
• Understanding of tax-effective giving in the UK (e.g. Gift Aid, Payroll Giving, Share Gifting)

The essentials

• 22 days holiday (plus bank holidays) as a minimum plus discretionary three days over Christmas and the opportunity to buy more.
• A pension – you contribute a minimum of 2% and we’ll add to your contributions another 6%.
• Access to confidential support and counselling when you need it.
• A hybrid and flexible working policy where employees can work remotely for up to 60% of their working hours (role dependent)
• Enhanced Leave Policies

The extras:

• Focus on innovation - employees are given 5 -10% of their time to work on innovation projects.
• Birthday Leave – employees are eligible for a full day of paid leave on their birthday.
• Exclusive range of high street discounts including cinema, tech, travel, fashion and food and drink through Charity Worker Discounts
• Well-being days – employees are given two paid well-being days a year plus an organisational well-being day with the team.

Additional information:

The closing date for completed applications is Friday, 5th September.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found. We encourage interested applicants to apply as soon as possible.

To apply for this role you must have the right to work in the UK.

At Toybox we strive to hire the best. If you are driven to change the world for street children, you will fit right in. We are courageous in what we do, always looking to innovate and improve. We learn from our mistakes and celebrate our wins. Everyone is welcome - as an inclusive workplace, our employees are comfortable bringing their whole selves to work. Toybox values diversity and therefore we encourage and welcome applications from all suitably skilled candidates.

We want our recruitment process to be as accessible as possible. If you need us to make an adjustment or provide additional support as you apply for a role, please let us know and we will contact you to discuss how we can help.

We will only use the information you provide to process your application. For more information about how we use your information, see our Privacy Policy. In submitting an application for this role, we will deem that you have read and understood this Policy.

Toybox is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff, trustees and volunteers to share this commitment.

Job Title: Senior Grant-making Officer

Salary: £34,000–40,000

Hours: Full-time (40 hours/week)

Location: Central London / Hybrid (1-2 days in office per week)

Annual Leave: 25 days paid annual leave, increasing by 1 day per year of service (up to 28 days), plus an additional day for your birthday or key LGBTQI event and time off over the Christmas week.

Benefits:

5% employer pension contributions,

£600 per year mental wellbeing support, 

Enhanced parental leave (4 months full pay + 2 months at 50%)

Annual allowance for professional development and training

About Us

GiveOut is an award-winning international LGBTQI community foundation bringing together our community and allies to support LGBTQI activism worldwide.

Across the world, courageous activists are working tirelessly to protect LGBTQI communities and advance equality. But they lack resources and funding is fragile, especially in the Global South. LGBTQI groups receive a tiny fraction of international development aid.

GiveOut exists to bridge this gap. We provide a platform for individuals, businesses and others to give tax efficiently in one place, ensuring sustained funding for LGBTQI human rights activism worldwide. By pooling donations, we provide grants to pioneering organisations, empowering them to defend our communities, tackle inequality and campaign for lasting change.

Our grant-making process follows a rigorous framework of consultation, due diligence, and vetting. It is overseen by our Grant-Making Advisory Panel, composed of LGBTQI activists from the Global South, and governed by our Board of Trustees.

In just seven years, we have provided over £3 million in new funding, supporting nearly 60 LGBTQI organisations globally. Our grant partners report back on their achievements, and we share their impact with our supporters, demonstrating the tangible difference their generosity makes.

Together, we are strengthening the global LGBTQI movement, ensuring activists have the resources they need to build a more just and equal world.

About the Role

Grant-making is central to GiveOut’s mission of growing giving to support LGBTQI human rights activism globally. As Senior Grant-Making Officer, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering our grant-making programme, ensuring we effectively channel resources to LGBTQI activist organisations worldwide.

Bringing a passion for and knowledge of international LGBTQI human rights, you will have the opportunity to deepen your skills in grant-making, gain insights into LGBTQI human rights movements worldwide, and build meaningful relationships with LGBTQI activists and organisations across the globe.

Key Responsibilities:

• Sector Expertise and Insights

  • Stay informed about developments in the LGBTQI movement and global LGBTQI rights.

  • Undertake occasional international travel to strengthen relationships and deepen understanding of partner activities.

• Donor and Grant Partner Engagement

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with grant partners through regular communication and engagement.

  • Capture and share evidence and success stories from grant partners to engage and inspire GiveOut’s supporters.

  • Collaborate with colleagues to feed grant-making insights into impact reports and donor communications.

  • Represent GiveOut’s grant-making programme externally at events, including occasional evening engagements.

  • Coordinate logistics for grant partner engagements, including developing itineraries, supporting travel arrangements, and ensuring smooth communication with donors and other stakeholders.

• Grant-Making Strategy and Programme Implementation

  • Help shape the design and execution of GiveOut’s grant-making programme 

  • Ensure GiveOut’s Grant-Making Policy and guidance remain up to date with best practices in grant-making and is responsive to the needs of the global LGBTQI movement.

  • Work with the Grant-Making Advisory Panel (GMAP) to identify and assess new grant partners, and coordinate annual GMAP meetings.

• Grant Portfolio Development and Management

  • Develop an annual portfolio of grants, balancing renewals and new partnerships, and collaborate with the Executive Director to present to the Board for approval.

  • Conduct due diligence on grant partners, draft grant agreements, and manage payment processes.

  • Monitor and evaluate partnerships, coordinating narrative and financial reporting to track progress and impact.

  • Maintain and update the grant partner database to ensure accurate and up-to-date records.

What Success Looks Like

• Strong, trusting relationships with existing and prospective grant partners.

• A diverse and impactful grant portfolio that excites and inspires GiveOut’s supporters.

• Robust due diligence processes and effective monitoring and evaluation practices.

• A respected organisation with deep expertise in the global LGBTQI movement.

• Engaging stories and evidence of impact that are shared effectively with donors and supporters.

• An up-to-date, accurate grant partner database.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Proven experience in grant-making or a related field such as social impact and development work, research and policy advocacy or program funding and administration within NGOs, government, charities or foundations.

• Demonstrated commitment to or connection with the LGBTQI community.

• Knowledge of global developments in LGBTQI rights and advocacy.

• Proven experience in building and maintaining relationships, with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

• Exceptional organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

• A proactive, motivated, and results-oriented approach, with a strong work ethic. 

• A collaborative team player who actively contributes to a positive, inclusive, and high-performing organisational culture, aligned with GiveOut’s vision and values.

Desirable Skills and Experience

• Strong understanding of grant-making theory, processes, and best practices.

• Experience with grants management databases and tools.

• Experience monitoring and evaluating grant-funded programmes.

• Undergraduate degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant field.

• Familiarity with Google Workspace tools (e.g., Docs, Sheets, Drive).

Why Join Us?

At GiveOut, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic and supportive work environment where you can make a tangible impact on global LGBTQI rights. You will have the opportunity to shape the future of LGBTQI philanthropy while working with a passionate and dedicated team.

Application Process

Applications close on 11th September 2025. GiveOut is an equal opportunities employer. 

An exceptional opportunity to work with a passionate volunteer-led organisation and help shape the future of a remarkable industrial heritage site. Kempton Steam Museum, operated by Kempton Great Engines Trust, is home to the world's largest operational triple-expansion steam engine, which supplied water to much of London until 1980. Our project, Kempton: Clean Water for Life - reaching a wider audience, is made possible with The National Lottery Heritage Fund. Thanks to National Lottery players, we aim to transform Kempton Steam Museum’s engagement with visitors and the local community, while enhancing support for volunteers and care of collections. Three new part-time staff roles are being created to focus on volunteering, collections and managing the project.

The part-time Museum Operations and Project Manager will manage day-to-day operations and oversee delivery of the project initiatives. We will also be recruiting a Curatorial Officer (one day per week) and a Volunteer Coordinator (two days per week).

The key responsibilities of the Museum Operations and Project Manager include overseeing daily operations in particular to build capacity, in collaboration with the Operations Committee, and developing operational policies and procedures; planning, executing and monitoring all aspects of the Heritage Fund project; line managing the Volunteer Coordinator and fostering a positive and collaborative working environment between staff and volunteers; line managing the Curatorial Assistant to ensure that collections are looked after and documented in line with best practice; working with the Curatorial Assistant and trustees to achieve Accreditation by August 2026; and managing the external consultants who will be carrying out audience development work and developing learning materials.

Resurrection Trading (known as Resurrection Furniture) is a vibrant friendly charity shop in Alton High Street specialising in recycled second hand furniture and home goods. We need an efficient organiser to lead our team of volunteers, manage the office and bring a creative flair to display and sales.

About us
We opened in Alton in 2017 and in 2022 moved to larger premises at 21b High Street. The charity is linked to the Parish of the Resurrection. All profits from the shop go to good causes in Alton, especially to support youth related projects, people in need, heritage buildings and the community.

The shop is a busy, friendly place supported by a skilled team of repairers in the workshop and a lively band of drivers and lifters on the van. In total we have more than 50 volunteers and the charity is led by a team of Trustees. The shop is open 10 to 4pm Monday to Saturday.

Job Summary
The Manager’s role is typical for a retail high street shop except that there is no head office or back up staff - the manager and volunteers between them carry out all functions. These include:
Daily office administration - communications especially daily emails, Facebook messages and phone calls re furniture donations and sales, discussions with volunteers.
Coordination of volunteers including induction training, support and leadership,
Organising donations – selection, collection, pricing, display and delivery.
Shop organisation, administration and reporting to Trustees including publicity
 

Key Responsibilities:

Office Administration
• Deal promptly with shop communications via telephone, emails, Facebook and in person each day relating to donations, sales, and messages from volunteers
• Maintain data including personnel and customer information, finance and other record keeping.
• Manage the system of agreeing furniture donations, arranging collections from and deliveries to homes around Alton and booking slots on the van.
• Order shop supplies and maintain health and safety systems
• Manage gift aid documentation and other notices.
• Liaise with the workshop team, the van team, the Parish monthly market and Trustees

Volunteer Coordination
• Manage the volunteer rota ensuring that the shop is staffed by two to three volunteers including a lead volunteer per shift six days per week.
• Support the Trustee who manages the van rota currently four mornings per week depending on demand.
• Identify and recruit new volunteers as necessary, organise induction and regular training especially relating to health and safety, cash management and shop and van routine.
• Frequently communicate with volunteers in person, via the notice board, email and newsletter on shop organisation, sales new personnel and events.
• Liaise with lead volunteers regularly on organisation and volunteer issues.

Managing donations and sales
• In conjunction with volunteers decide on items to be accepted based on quality, saleability, existing stock from photos and other information.
• Value items not already priced by volunteers using the RF pricing guide and on-line apps.
• Ensure the shop is full of a wide range of items with back up stock kept in the store offsite.
• Promote donations via estate agents, care homes, general publicity and regular house clearances

Shop organisation
• Arrange for regular updating of shop and window displays
• Keep the shop and workshop clean and a safe environment
• Ensure that volunteers follow RF policies and procedures
• Ensure good customer relations including dealing with complaints
• Publicity including a newsletter and Facebook and website pages

We offer

• £15 per hour or £15,600 - £19500 (depending on hours worked)

· Between 20 and 25 hours per week spread across four or five days

• Saturday working required approximately quarterly with time off in lieu.
• Flexible working during school holidays by negotiation
• Five weeks holiday each year and bank holidays

• Workplace Pension
• Training and regular performance review

Location: 21b High Street Alton GU341AW

The post will be subject to a four - month probationary period, A permanent contract will be offered following satisfactory assessment.

This job description is subject to change from time to time.

Person Specification

Essential

• Education at least to A Level, HNC or equivalent. Assessment of relevant experience may be used instead of formal qualifications. GCSE English and Maths
• Proven computer and office- based systems including Word, Excel, Power point and project management
• Full driving license
• Experience of retail management of a business or other enterprise
• Practical and able to solve problems
• Strong interpersonal skills. Excellent team building, influencing and negotiating abilities.
• Good time management

Desirable

• Experience with advertising and skill in the display of
  goods
• Experience of the second-hand market or furniture or
  charity sales

Join our team as the Head of Strategic Partnerships 

Location:

Remote working with some travel relating to donor stewardship and for  team meetings 

Salary:

£68,000 per annum plus benefits 

Hour:

Full time, 37.5 hours per week

Contract:

Permanent

Are you a strategic, creative fundraiser who wants to make a real impact?

Do you thrive in entrepreneurial environments where your ideas can shape the future?

Do you believe everyone deserves the opportunity to live their best life, regardless of disability or difference?

At SeeAbility, we’re looking for someone like you to lead our high-value fundraising efforts and help us build a more inclusive society.

Your Role

As Head of Strategic Partnerships, you will play a pivotal role in driving income growth and building long-term relationships with corporates, major donors, trusts, and foundations. You will lead with vision and deliver with purpose—developing compelling proposals, cultivating partnerships, and inspiring support for our mission.

You’ll work closely with the Executive Director of Development and a small, passionate team, combining strategic oversight with hands-on delivery. This is your chance to help shape projects from the ground up and see the direct impact of your work.   

Your Responsibilities

Lead and Inspire

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement a strategy to grow income from corporates, trusts, foundations, statutory bodies, and major donors.
• Corporate Partnerships: Focus on acquiring new corporate partners to build a strong pipeline and increase income.
• Support Other Fundraising Leads: Assist Trusts and Philanthropy leads in building relationships with funders using research and insight.
• Relationship Building: Cultivate and steward partnerships to exceed expectations.
• Collaboration: Work with senior leaders, trustees, and stakeholders to identify and develop strategic fundraising opportunities.
• Networking: Engage with the CEO and trustees to leverage their networks for partnership growth.
• Team Contribution: Actively participate in leadership and departmental management to support the overall fundraising strategy.
• Event Support: Help plan and deliver impactful stewardship and special events.

Manage and Nurture

• Team Management: Line manage key fundraising staff, ensuring they have the support and resources needed.
• Performance Tools: Develop KPIs and pipeline tools for effective budgeting and forecasting.
• Monitoring & Reporting: Track performance indicators, identify risks, and ensure timely corrective actions.
• Culture Building: Promote creativity, innovation, and high performance within the fundraising team.
• Cross-Team Support: Contribute to broader fundraising and marketing activities as needed.

Other Responsibilities

• Database Management: Ensure all fundraising communications and actions are properly recorded.
• Governance & Compliance: Maintain strong governance and adhere to fundraising regulations and policies.
• Trend Monitoring: Stay informed on fundraising trends and opportunities.
• Deputising: Step in for the Director of Development when required.
• Health & Safety: Support a safe working environment by following health and safety policies.
• Cross-Department Collaboration: Work effectively with other departments and locations.
• Confidentiality: Handle sensitive information appropriately and maintain confidentiality.

**Please check the Job description for extensive details 

About Us

Registered as The Royal School for the Blind, SeeAbility is one of the oldest disability charities in the UK having pioneered specialist support across multiple generations since 1799!

We specialise in supporting people who have learning disabilities, autism, complex needs, who may also have sight loss. Our support ranges from providing person-centred support across our many supported-living and residential care provisions. Furthermore, we provide specialist eye-care services to children and adults alike and assists people with a disability to find paid employment for the very first time.

SeeAbility provides the resources and expertise that make this possible, we support people to live ambitious lives and achieve things they never thought possible.

**Please kindly upload a cover letter along with your CV for us to consider your application

Why we work for us? 

Your development and appreciation 

• Annual excellence awards 

• Long service awards every 5 years and recognition 

• Development Discussions: Opportunity to discuss your progress and your future 

• Leadership development academy for the next steps in your career 

Your work-life balance 

• 33 days holiday (incl. bank holidays), increasing to 41 days with long service (1 extra day for each year of service) 

• Life events: Time off when you need it most 

• 2 weeks Organisational Sick Pay after 6 months service, increasing to 12 weeks over your first 3 years 
• Buy or sell annual leave scheme

• Enhanced Family-Friendly Pay 

• Paid Fertility Leave 

• Carers Leave available 

Your money goes further 

• £500 monthly bonus scheme for two lucky colleagues

• Eligible for Blue Light Card discounts 

• Discounts and cashback at hundreds of shops, restaurants and activities 

• Access to Tickets for Good 

• Pay reviews and commitment to pay competitive rates 

• Employer contributory pension scheme: Support and tools to help you make the right decisions about your future

• Paid DBS and renewals 

• Season ticket loans 
   
• Advance Pay/Savings  scheme using WageStream app

Your wellbeing counts 

• Cycle to Work scheme 

• Life assurance of 2x annual salary 

• Free 24/7 employee assistance programme for advice and support 

• Free eye test

• Discounted Gym Membership 

• Dedicated in house Wellbeing Coach for your team 

Safer Recruitment

SeeAbility is committed to safe and fair recruitment practices, safeguarding and protecting those who we support. It is a condition of employment that perspective employees will be subject to DBS Checks, Right to Work, Health Declarations, and References are part of the onboarding process to ensure safety and compliance accordance to Care Quality Commissions requirements .These checks will be carried out and completed prior offering a date to start employment at SeeAbility’ s expense.

Diversity

• SeeAbility is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Welcomes applications from all identities, including those with disabilities or neurodivergent conditions.
• Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process.
• In some cases, roles may be exempt under Equality Act 2010 (Schedule 9, Part 1) due to genuine occupational requirements.