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Director of Fundraising and Development (Maternity cover)
Reporting to: CEO as part of the Senior Leadership team
Direct reports: Head of Business Development, Head of Corporate Partnerships, Head of Individual Giving and Engagement, Head of Major Giving, Department Coordinator Location of work: Remote/ Home based with travel to London and occasional UK travel.
Contract Length: 18 months Maternity Cover
Contract Type: Proposed full-time, 35 hours per week; 28 hours per week or 35 hours compressed may be considered. The role may require occasional evening and weekend work.
Salary: £80,000 - £85,000
BACKGROUND
Magic Breakfast’s mission is to end child morning hunger in the UK now and for good. The latest research suggests that the number of children and young people at risk of hunger has rocketed to 2.7 million, meaning that one in five children don’t have enough to eat. When a child is too hungry to learn, they struggle to concentrate, absorb information, and manage big emotions, causing them to fall behind in their studies.
Magic Breakfast provides a nutritious and filling breakfast to over 300,000 children and young people every school day. We work with schools in areas of high disadvantage, helping staff target the children most in need without barrier or stigma. We are now at an exciting point in our journey as we launch Nourishing Futures, our long-term strategy, which capitalises on market changes and government commitments to scale our work, while redefining breakfast spaces not just as places to eat, but as places to thrive.
JOB PURPOSE
The Director of Fundraising and Development (Maternity Cover) will provide strategic leadership and direction across all fundraising and income-generating activities, ensuring the charity continues to deliver against its financial objectives and accelerates long-term, sustainable growth across our philanthropic, public, and commercial income streams.
You will bring strong communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills to equip, support, and empower the team through a period of organisational change. You will help the team optimise and make the most of the new organisational strategy, embedding strategic focus, effective decision-making, and collaborative leadership practices across the fundraising leadership group.
You will use your commercial acumen and fundraising expertise to identify opportunities and support the team to recognise, shape, and pursue them confidently and effectively, enabling them to take ownership and drive progress across all income streams. A key part of the role will be ensuring that new commercial and public sector income streams are recognised, understood, and capitalised on across the organisation, working closely with the newly established Head of Business Development to embed this focus and enable them to succeed in driving this work forward.
Working closely with the CEO and Senior Leadership Team (SLT), you will play a crucial role in maintaining momentum, ensuring continuity, and supporting the organisation to deliver the new strategy and business plan, helping to realise opportunities, navigate challenges, and ensure long-term sustainability during this maternity cover period.
You’ll be responsible for:
- Driving income growth: establishing high-performing income pipelines across all income streams, with a strong multi-year focus, supported by robust data, reporting, and pipeline management.
- Integrating and accelerating public sector and commercial income streams: Ensuring newly integrated income areas are understood, valued and operational across the organisation.
- Embedding and executing a unified, co-owned fundraising and development strategy: Partnering with the CEO, SLT and Board to embed strategic focus, ensure integration, and alignment with organisational goals.
- Strengthening leadership, culture and team performance: Providing coaching-based leadership, direction, support and empowerment, helping the team thrive and achieve ambitious income targets across philanthropic, public sector and commercial streams.
- Advance cross-organisational impact, insight and influence: ensuring fundraising and development is tightly integrated with organisational strategy, marketing/engagement, service delivery and external influencing.
For more information on the role or to apply please contact:
Katie Booth | peridot partners| email and phone number can be found on the website link
Simon Callaghan | peridot partners | email and phone number can be found on the website link
Timetable
Closing date: 9 a.m. Monday 12th January 2026
Candidates informed of outcome: By 5 p.m. Tuesday 13th January 2026
First stage interviews: Friday 16th January 2026 (Online)
Second stage interviews: Tuesday 20th January 2026 (In person, London)
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Salary: £33,765 - £37,000 per annum depending on experience.
Hours: Full-time and permanent. 35 hours per week
Place of work: Hybrid with a minimum requirement of 12 in-person days per annum. In addition, there will be a requirement to attend site visits, conferences and events as required.
Join Our Team!
We’re looking for someone to join us on a permanent basis in the New Year to support the delivery of the charity’s research aims in accordance with the research strategy. This includes our programme of grants, working with networks and partners to drive increased investment in research for people with Crohn’s and Colitis and our work to support increased patient and public involvement in research.
About Us
We're the UK's leading charity for Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis. Right now, an estimated 500,000 people in the UK are living with a lifelong disease many people have never heard of and for which there is no known cure. Because of the stigma and misunderstanding surrounding these diseases, thousands of people are suffering in silence. But we’re here to support and champion their cause and our ambitious plans will help to make a real difference.
About You
You’ll have experience of research administration or management at a University, Research Institute or funding organisation and of supporting patient and public involvement in research or as part of quality improvement projects in a UK-wide healthcare context. You’ll have proven communication and team-working skills and can evidence your ability to horizon scan and network to keep up to date with research and quality improvement developments. We’re looking for candidates who ideally have experience of working in health/science research environments and a knowledge of project management methodology. A knowledge of the needs of people affected by Crohn’s and Colitis would also be an advantage.
If you like the sound of our role then this could be an opportunity to join a leading charity as we enter the next stage of growth and expansion.
Please see our Recruitment Pack for details of our full Job Description and Person Specification.
Our Location
We are based in Hatfield, Hertfordshire, so we are easily accessible by road and rail. In this role, there is plenty of scope for a hybrid approach working from home, although there will be times when you will need to be at face-to-face meetings in Hatfield or across the UK. There is a requirement for you to attend a minimum of 12 in person days a year, including two Directorate meetings and the charity’s mandatory ‘All Staff Together’ days which take place four times a year at our offices in Hatfield or a location in London. In addition, there will be a requirement to attend site visits, conferences and events as required.
Benefits
- 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing one day per year up to 30 days
- Salary Sacrifice Pension scheme
- Flexible working options
- Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity pay
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
- Wellbeing programme
- Interest free loan for season tickets
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free parking and secure bike locks at the Hatfield office
- Training and development financial support and/or study leave
- Performance review and development scheme
We are an inclusive employer and offer equal opportunities to all regardless of an individual’s age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.
We are not a licensed sponsor at this time. Any offer of employment will be made subject to the applicant residing in the UK and a valid right to work in the UK being provided.
We will not be accepting any contact from Recruitment Agencies or Media Sales
If you have any queries about this role, would like to have a conversation before formally applying, or if you have a disability and wish to request a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact Cristina Lujan Barroso, Research Manager. Please see recruitment pack for her contact details.
Please note the charity will be closed over the period 25/12/2025 to 1/1/2026 inclusive, but we will be returning on 2 January 2026 should you have any queries
Please submit a CV and supporting statement outlining why you’d like to apply, how you fulfil the person specification, and what you feel you will bring to the role, so you’ll need to refer to the Recruitment Pack found on our website.
We break taboos, drive pioneering research, bring people together & campaign to improve lives. We are leading the fight against Crohn's & Colitis
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
In Spring 2028, the National Gallery will launch a new, public-facing Research Centre to facilitate and showcase our world-leading research in the history and science of painting. This will be a complex space sitting at the intersection of multiple valued research stakeholders both within and beyond the Gallery, including the Gallery’s own wide array of research-active staff, our Artists-in-Residence, specialist users of our extensive Library & Archive collections, and a research-engaged general public attending events and consulting materials.
We are now recruiting for a new role, a Research Centre Manager, to support in the creative planning and daily delivery of an exceptional experience at the Research Centre. The role-holder will provide vital clarity and consistency in the day-to-day running of this multifaceted space to ensure a smoothly functioning whole. This includes coordinating all aspects of the Research Centre operations, managing staff, ensuring compliance with regulations, and maintaining the Research Centre facilities and administration. They will also think creatively about the Centre’s different spaces and, alongside Gallery colleagues, will help produce exciting research programming.
An ideal candidate will have experience in a comparable multifaceted role, and will bring to the Gallery strong leadership, excellent communication, creative programming, innovative problem-solving, and strong organisational skills to manage both day-to-day operations and strategic planning for the Centre.
This is a full time, permanent position and requires on-site working 5 days per week.
Applications closing date is 2nd January at 23:30hrs.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About Media Trust
At Media Trust, we believe when everyone has an equal voice, we’ll get to a more equal society. We design and deliver innovative and impactful training for charities so they can communicate more effectively to support their communities and drive social change. We also match charities with media industry volunteers for hands-on support. At the same time, we provide under-represented talent with the skills, access and mentoring to progress their careers in the media and creative sectors. For more information about Media Trust’s work, see our 2024/5 Impact Report.
About the Role
This role will lead Media Trust’s climate work. As Senior Programme Manager, you will run our flagship Communicating Climate programme and lead Media Trust’s work on the Diverse Voices programme. You will help us further develop our climate work and ensure our existing programmes are cutting edge and meet the demands of this moment.
This role will directly manage our Communicating Climate programme. The Senior Programme Manager will build on the success of the past five years of the programme and further develop the programme content and structure to maximise impact for participating organisations. With support from a programme co-ordinator, you will ensure the smooth delivery of the programme, including recruiting and managing a cohort of climate organisations; overseeing the budget and timeline; managing our relationships with funders, trainers and partners; and impact evaluation and reporting.
You will also oversee our role in the Diverse Voices programme, which works to amplify the voices of people and communities most impacted by climate change. The programme is run by a consortium of organisations, including Race Equality Foundation, Turn2Us and Disability Rights UK. Media Trust is the media partner, delivering communications-related training and support to the participants.
Your line manager will be Media Trust’s Head of Charity Services and the role will sit within our charity services team. This Senior Programme Manager role does not currently have any direct line management responsibilities.
Please note that whilst this is a remote role, the Media Trust team meets in-person in London on a monthly basis and regular travel to London for meetings and events is required.
Key Responsibilities
Programme Management of our climate programmes, including:
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Lead our Communicating Climate programme, ensuring it is high quality, innovative and tailored to the needs and priorities of climate and environmental organisations
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Recruit and build successive new cohorts of climate charities, user-led organisations and community groups, supporting them through the programme to ensure high levels of engagement and collaboration
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Recruit and work with trainers and climate experts to develop engaging, practical and tailored training content, activities and resources
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Plan and ensure the smooth delivery of all activities (including training, workshops, peer to peer networking sessions and other events), ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget and lead to planned outcomes
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Work with Media Trust’s media and creative industry partners to develop tailored training, mentoring and digital resources for the climate and environment sector
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Manage the Advisory Group for Communicating Climate, which is comprised of leading media organisations, climate charities and sector experts, coordinating regular meetings, building relationships with members and facilitating opportunities for the Advisory Group to shape and input into the direction of the programme
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Manage relationships with our key programme and sector partners including Climate Outreach, Heard and others, build relationships with a wide range of sector organisations
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Work with media industry partners to design and deliver activities for volunteers from leading media and creative agencies to provide pro bono strategic communications support to climate charities
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Manage the programme budget and financial reporting
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Lead on the monitoring, evaluation and reporting of the programme, ensuring impact is evidenced by high quality data and producing impact reports
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Maintain up to date knowledge of trends and developments in the climate and strategic communications space and embed these insights into the programme content
Other work across our team and programmes
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Identify new opportunities for climate work for Media Trust
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Share key learnings and best practice across our thematic programmes (our other thematic programme is the Stronger Voices Programme).
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Support the Head of Charity Services with securing grant and other funding for new thematic strategic communications programmes and climate work, contributing to the development of future programmes and funding applications
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Collaborate with our MarComms team to craft compelling copy for various platforms including web, e-marketing, and social media channels
Due to the high volume of CVs and applications we receive, we can't always get back to everyone, although we will try our best.
Working at Media Trust
Media Trust is an ambitious charity, full of passionate people. We are a small and dynamic team that works collaboratively and supports each other in a fast-paced environment. We are looking for motivated, agile and value-driven people to join our team. In return we offer:
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Remote working – while Media Trust does not have a physical office, we meet regularly in London for team collaboration and training, which requires occasional travel (typically 2–3 times per month).
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30 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rated if part time)
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Flexible hours, to be agreed with line manager
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Pension contributions
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2 volunteer days each year
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Attend two Media Trust Communications courses each year at no cost to you
Flexible Working at Media Trust
Media Trust values and respects all differences in people (seen and unseen). One of the ways we do this is by actively encouraging staff to work in ways that best suit their needs. Our flexible working policy outlines many of the options available, such as part-time and term-time working, job sharing, home working and working compressed hours. Please talk to us at the interview about the flexibility and equipment or other support you need. We’re not always able to support every request. However, we will do our best to accommodate your needs.
Application Deadline:
Please submit your application by 9AM, Monday 15 December 2025.
Candidates invited to interview will be contacted by Friday 19 December 2025
First round of interviews will take place week commencing 5 January 2026
Second round interviews will take place week commencing 12 January 2026
Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining how your experience matches the essential and desirable skills and experience outlined in the job pack. If you use AI tools, please use them thoughtfully. Your application should reflect your own voice and experiences. We’re unlikely to consider applications that feel generic or don’t convey a genuine understanding of the role.
We are using Anonymous Recruitment to reduce bias and therefore ask that you please apply via CharityJob.
The team at Media Trust is committed to your journey as a candidate and will provide any necessary support throughout the application process. Please ask if you need any assistance or require any reasonable adjustments throughout the process.
We believe in the power of the media to change lives.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The Senior Fundraising & Grants Manager will lead the development and delivery of Bite Back's fundraising strategy with a primary focus on trusts, foundations and institutional grants. You’ll oversee the organisation’s grants pipeline, coordinate funding applications and reports, and ensure excellent standards of funder stewardship and compliance. You’ll also play a role in developing early-stage public fundraising activities to diversify income and support the long-term sustainability of Bite Back’s youth-led mission.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The Senior Fundraising and Grants Manager is accountable for:
Fundraising Strategy & Planning
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Design, deliver and monitor a values-aligned fundraising strategy, with a primary focus on trusts and foundations.
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Set annual income targets, track progress against goals, and report performance to senior leadership and trustees.
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Identify new income opportunities to support Bite Back’s strategic growth and impact.
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Develop and maintain a 12–24 month grant pipeline to forecast income and manage funding cycles.
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Ensure all fundraising activity complies with the Code of Fundraising Practice, GDPR, and Bite Back’s ethical standards.
Grants from Trusts and Foundations
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Lead the processes for securing income from trusts, foundations and institutional funders, from prospect research through to submission, reporting and renewal.
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Research, identify and prioritise funding opportunities aligned with Bite Back’s youth-led mission and programmes. Collaborate with internal teams to conduct due diligence to ensure funding sources are aligned with our values.
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Prepare and submit high-quality, evidence-led, and compelling grant proposals in collaboration with the CEO, Director of Finance & Operations, Monitoring & Evaluation Manager, and programme leads.
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Coordinate grant management and tracking: maintain accurate records of deadlines, deliverables, and reporting requirements.
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Work with the finance team to develop accurate project budgets and ensure financial reporting meets funder expectations and our operational needs.
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Produce and submit clear, engaging progress reports to funders that highlight impact, learning, and youth voices.
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Monitor grant income and expenditure, ensuring compliance and timely claims against restricted funding.
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Work with the Operations and Contracts Manager and the Monitoring and Evaluation Manager to develop and improve systems for grant tracking and data integrity within the CRM (Salesforce).
Donor Stewardship and Relationship Management
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Work closely with the CEO to build and maintain strong relationships with existing and potential funders, ensuring high-quality engagement and stewardship.
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Coordinate communications, updates, and thank-you processes for donors to encourage repeat and multi-year funding.
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Lead workstreams, working closely with the Brand Manager and leadership team for support, in order to deliver meetings, presentations, and reports to funders.
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Represent Bite Back at relevant events, funder briefings, and networking opportunities.
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Promote a culture of fundraising awareness and collaboration across the organisation.
Fundraising Development
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Work with the Communications and Operations teams to explore and pilot small-scale public fundraising initiatives (e.g. individual giving, online campaigns, web donation tool).
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Work with the CEO and Communications team to develop a new strategy to build a strong and committed donor network of high net worth individuals aligned with Bite Back’s values
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Develop systems, messaging, and supporter journeys that reflect Bite Back’s youth-led identity.
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Explore opportunities for revenue from the public sector.
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Test new public fundraising channels and evaluate their return on investment to inform future strategy.
Other
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Champion Bite Back’s values - Fresh, Resilient, Respectful, Energetic, and Real - in all fundraising work.
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Collaborate with the youth activism, communications, and policy teams to translate programme outcomes into fundable opportunities and compelling narratives.
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Stay informed about trends in the fundraising and grant-making sectors and share learning across the team.
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
We will be looking for applications that demonstrate experience in at least some of these, and evidence of capacity to build skills in other areas. Please don’t be put off applying for one of our jobs because you can’t demonstrate every skill. If you're passionate and excited about working for us, and possess the main skills and experience we are looking for, go ahead and apply. You could be just what we are looking for!
The ideal candidate would have the following:
Essential
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Proven experience in securing income from trusts and foundations, ideally within the non-profit or campaigning sector.
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Track record of developing and managing a grant pipeline and meeting income targets.
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Excellent written communication skills with experience producing high-quality funding applications and impact reports.
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Strong organisational and project management skills with the ability to meet multiple deadlines.
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Understanding of budgeting and financial management for grant-funded projects.
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Strong relationship-building and stakeholder engagement skills.
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Experience using CRM systems for tracking income and reporting (ideally Salesforce).
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Knowledge of fundraising regulations, GDPR, and ethical standards.
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Commitment to Bite Back’s youth-led, systems-change mission.
Desirable
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Experience of developing public fundraising initiatives (individual giving, digital, community).
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Familiarity with youth-led or campaigning charities.
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Experience managing cross-team collaboration on proposals and reports.
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Understanding of impact measurement and evaluation in fundraising contexts.
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Confidence presenting to funders or representing the organisation externally.
Please apply with a CV and a covering statement telling us why you’re a good fit for this role. Your covering statement must include answers to the four questions we ask in the application pack. If you do not answer these questions we will not be able to consider your application.
OUR MISSION IS TO CHANGE THE WAY UNHEALTHY FOOD IS MADE, MARKETED AND SOLD, ESPECIALLY TO CHILDREN.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Join Isabel Hospice as our new Senior Philanthropy Manager and play a leading role in shaping the future of our high-value fundraising.
About the role
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced fundraiser to lead and inspire our Philanthropy Team, driving income from corporate partners, charitable trusts and foundations, and major donors.
You’ll combine strategic vision with hands-on relationship management, developing long-term, meaningful relationships that help ensure every person in eastern Hertfordshire receives the compassionate end-of-life care they deserve.
Working closely with senior leaders, trustees, and colleagues across the hospice, you’ll lead by example: crafting compelling proposals, inspiring engagement, and ensuring every donor feels valued and connected to the impact of their support.
About you
You’ll be a confident, emotionally intelligent leader with a proven track record of securing significant income and building trusted partnerships. You’ll bring creativity, warmth, and the ability to motivate others, both your team and your supporters.
You’ll also have:
- Experience leading high-performing fundraising teams and delivering ambitious income targets
- Excellent relationship management and influencing skills at a senior level
- Strong strategic and organisational ability, with a collaborative mindset
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- A deep commitment to the mission and values of Isabel Hospice
- A driving licence and own car
What we offer
- A supportive, values-led environment where your work truly matters
- The opportunity to shape and grow high-value fundraising at a respected local charity
- The chance to make a tangible difference to local families when they need it most
Benefits
- 27 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Pension and life assurance schemes
- Employee Assistance Programme for health and wellbeing support
- Cycle to work scheme
- Health Service Discounts
- Refer a friend bonus
We reserve the right to close this job earlier if sufficient applications are received, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.
Successful applicants will be required to undertake a DBS check.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
At our charity, we believe in the transformative power of holidays - especially for families facing some of life's toughest challenges.
Behind every joyful moment we create is a team of dedicated professionals ensuring our operations are financially and strategically aligned. As we grow, we're looking for an Operations Manager who shares our values and wants to make a meaningul impact through scaling up delivery, unlocking new partnerships, and showing the impact holidays have on well-being and resilience.
As Operations Manager, you'll oversee the end to end experience for families, ensure compliance and quality, and use data and insights to drive continuous improvement. You'll also play a vital role in demonstrating the difference our work makes to families, funders and to us.
If you're pasionate about operational excellence, thrive in a fast paced environment, and want to make a tangible difference for families across the UK, we'd love to hear from you. This is a hands-on management role with real scope to shape how we deliver and grow.
Please provide a CV and cover letter which outlines your skills and experience for the role.
Applications close at midnight on Sunday 4th January 2026.
We help families get time away together, often for the first time ever, helping to create confidence and hope for the future.


The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Profile
Reporting to the Managing Director, you will lead on the recruitment, retention, and value growth of Afghanaid’s supporter base by directing and implementing communications, fundraising and engagement strategies, aligned with broader organisation goals. Designing and managing a tight budget, you will direct the Communication and Giving unit to maximise their success.
You will provide strategic and supervisory oversight of fundraising income from individual giving, regular giving, major donors, trusts and foundations, corporates, community and student fundraising and events, managing annual fundraising appeals and driving organisational unrestricted income growth.
You will lead on communications for Afghanaid, overseeing print, digital, and paid marketing activities and the growth of communications channels. You will execute Afghanaid’s organisational brand strategy which ensures the integrity of the brand and maximises awareness. You will manage all public relations including crisis communications, as well as the growth of strategic media placements and high profile relationships. You will drive the success of organisational impact storytelling and communications for both internal and external stakeholders. As a member of the executive department, you will collaborate and synergise with other departments to promote organisational success.
Key Responsibilities:
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Drive organisational strategy, culture and cross-department collaboration to advance Afghanaid’s mission and objectives.
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Lead development and delivery of Communications, Engagement and Fundraising strategies and work plans.
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Line manage and develop a high-performing team, including staff, volunteers and interns.
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Build and maintain relationships with consultants, agencies and pro bono partners.
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Oversee budgets, reporting and data-driven performance management to ensure efficiency and impact.
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Promote a positive and cohesive London team environment, coordinating hybrid working, inductions and HR support.
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Oversee public fundraising strategy across multiple income streams.
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Lead design and delivery of internal and external appeals, campaigns and donor stewardship.
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Identify new funding opportunities, partnerships and innovation in engagement.
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Oversee the full range of Afghanaid’s event portfolio, and attend relevant events to represent Afghanaid;
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Ensure effective CRM management, data integrity and financial reconciliation.
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Serve as brand guardian, ensuring consistency and evolution of Afghanaid’s identity.
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Oversee creation and execution of integrated communications and marketing plans.
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Direct production of engaging digital and print content, including newsletters, social media, and fundraising collateral.
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Manage website optimisation, SEO and analytics to drive engagement and conversions.
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Lead innovation in digital marketing, email campaigns and supporter journeys.
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Advise leadership on reputation management and crisis communications.
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Develop media policies and act as spokesperson when required.
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Manage proactive and reactive media relations, building relationships with journalists, influencers and advocates.
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Promote Afghanaid’s thought leadership through strategic storytelling and public commentary.
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Commission and direct multimedia content to strengthen organisational storytelling.
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Lead content planning, production and performance analysis.
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Champion participatory storytelling approaches and creative innovation.
Undertake any other duties as and when required by the line director.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
You will be an experienced and dynamic communicator with significant demonstrable experience in fundraising and/or communications at a senior level, coupled with an awareness and up to date knowledge and experience of the tools that would maximise the success of our communications and fundraising activities. In addition, you will have excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to confidently build and maintain strong relationships with a diverse group of stakeholders. Possessing strong management skills, you will have experience of managing small multi-disciplinary teams, providing direction and leadership to enable development and high performance, and the ability to role-model a culture of equality, diversity and inclusion.
Education/ Training
Master’s Degree in communications, marketing, public fundraising or another relevant field (or at least 5-years’ experience).
Work Experience
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At least 5 years of progressively responsible experience in fundraising, supporter engagement or communications, with at least 2 years’ experience directly managing staff.
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Experience developing and leading integrated multi-channel and multi-stakeholder communications, engagement and/or fundraising strategies.
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Experience in growing audiences, engagement and/or income streams.
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Experience communicating about and/or fundraising for and/or maintaining engagement with Afghanistan or a similar context.
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Experience using KPIs and data to make data-driven decisions to improve efficacy and efficiency.
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Experience managing and monitoring a tight budget.
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Experience conceptualising, producing and commissioning multimedia content, from marketing and fundraising collateral to audiovisual content.
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Experience running full-funnel, multi-channel marketing strategies including paid advertising.
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Understanding of risks associated with communications, public fundraising, and NGO operating contexts, and experience in mitigating those risks.
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Experience supervising, organising, motivating and developing staff.
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In depth knowledge of trends in storytelling, brand, PR, marketing and fundraising.
Professional Skills, Competencies, Values and Attitudes
Afghanaid’s core values are creativity, fairness and honesty. Our staff is passionate about and proud of Afghanaid. Teamwork is fundamental to our standards and demonstrated by taking initiative, assisting others and taking on additional responsibilities and tasks if necessary. We are results driven, committed and motivated to achieve targets and take accountability for our own actions.
Specifically, the holder of this position should also demonstrate the following:
Essential
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Fluent in spoken and written English.
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Track record of increasing audiences, fundraising totals and engagement metrics from multiple different sources, with a strong business development mindset.
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Experience securing five or six figure gifts from funders;
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Solutions and results orientated; energised by thinking outside the box, and by finding and pursuing novel or innovative approaches and solutions.
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Experience using Salesforce CRM and Marketing Cloud
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Skilled at spotting and prioritising opportunities and synergies, and effective in securing wide-ranging forms of engagement and partnership.
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Excellent listening, speaking and writing skills; strong capabilities of persuasion and a proven track record of uniting people around a common goal.
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Multimedia skills, with knowledge, experience and enthusiasm in driving digital innovation.
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Highly organised with strong leadership and project management skills, able to collaboratively manage competing priorities with senior and junior colleagues.
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Demonstrably skilled brand custodian, able to mitigate risks, anticipate and capitalise upon opportunities, and strengthen reputation.
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Capable of working independently as well as collaboratively, both in leading a team and as part of the team.
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Passionate about driving change, and inspiring individuals and groups to support a cause to deliver that change.
Desirable
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Experience working within an international development or humanitarian context, particularly with causes related to Afghanistan
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Strategic understanding of UK and global fundraising landscapes and emerging giving trends.
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Proven ability to represent an organisation publicly with confidence, professionalism and credibility.
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Experience guiding senior leaders or trustees on media, communications and reputational matters.
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Skilled in crisis communications and reputation management.
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Understanding of inclusive and ethical storytelling practices, with sensitivity to safeguarding considerations.
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Experience developing high-value corporate or media partnerships.
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Comfortable working in a fast-moving, resource-limited environment and adapting to changing external circumstances.
The Organisation
Afghanaid is a British humanitarian and development organisation. For over forty years, our dedicated personnel have worked with millions of families in some of the poorest and most remote communities in Afghanistan. We build basic services, improve livelihoods, strengthen the rights of women and children, help communities protect against natural disasters and adapt to climate change, and respond to humanitarian emergencies. We are headquartered in Kabul, and operate provincial and district offices across Afghanistan, as well as a Marketing and Fundraising office in London. We employ around 500 personnel, 97% of whom are Afghans.
Other Information
Afghanaid’s core values are creativity, fairness and honesty. Our staff are passionate about and proud to work at Afghanaid. Teamwork is fundamental to our standards and demonstrated by taking initiative, assisting others and taking on additional responsibilities and tasks if necessary. We are results driven, committed and motivated to achieve targets and take accountability for our own actions.
Our remuneration and benefits package is competitive with other similar organisations.
This position presents an excellent opportunity for someone who has the ambition and determination to move up in their career.
Please submit a cover letter (no more than two A4 pages) and CV (no more than two A4 pages) via CharityJob or to the email address provided by 23:30 on the 17th December 2025, including your name and the job title in the subject line. The precision and style with which you present yourself in your cover letter and CV will be given significant weight in shortlisting candidates. Applications submitted after the deadline will not be considered. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to every application. If you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of the deadline, then you have not been successful for shortlisting.
Working with communities in Afghanistan to find long-lasting solutions and provide life-saving support to those in crisis.
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Senior Communications Manager
FCDO Research Commissioning Centre (3ie)
1. Background
The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) Research Commissioning Centre (RCC) has been established to commission and manage research to enhance development and foreign policy impact. The RCC, co-led by the International Initiative for Impact Evaluation (3ie) and the University of Birmingham, provides support to FCDO teams for commissioning and delivering high-quality and impactful research. It addresses challenges associated with research bureaucracy by providing a streamlined process for commissioning and delivering FCDO-funded research.
This role is based at 3ie, working closely with colleagues at the FCDO, University of Birmingham and across the RCC consortium. This is a fixed-term position for the RCC, which is a pilot project that began on the 6th June, 2023, and is due to run until the 5th June, 2028. The role is linked directly to the project funding.
The International Initiative of Impact Evaluation is a mission-driven, non-profit organization dedicated to using evidence to transform people's lives in low- and middle-income countries. We are the global leader in funding, producing, and synthesizing high-quality evidence of what works, for whom, how, why and at what cost. We believe better policy-relevant evidence will make development more effective. 3ie is a registered non-governmental organization in the US. It has offices in New Delhi, London and Washington, DC.
2. Position summary
3ie is inviting applications for a Senior Communications Manager to join the FCDO Research Commissioning Centre (RCC) team at 3ie. With the RCC entering its third year of operation, this is an exciting time to join the project.
The role will be responsible for the strategic management of RCC communications and for the oversight and management of the Global Research and Technology Development (GRTD) website . The position will work closely with the team of the FCDO Chief Scientific Adviser and FCDO’s Deputy Head of Research to support the development and rollout of GRTD, suiting a strategic thinker with experience or knowledge of leading communications and engagement campaigns.
The successful candidate will be a highly organised, skilled communicator with excellent command over producing a range of communication and knowledge products such as blogs, policy briefs, infographics, impact stories and case studies, as well as editing technical writing. Prior experience in social media and event management, is desirable. They will be a self-starter with a can-do, team-player attitude.
The ideal candidate will be based in the UK and have the flexibility to travel to London for in-person meetings and events as required. The candidate will need to work according to UK office hours. The role will largely be remote working with dedicated in-person time with the RCC team and with FCDO.
3. Key job responsibilities
a) GRTD website development oversight and strategy; FCDO GRTD communications, branding and development
- Work with FCDO to develop a coherent strategy and campaign for engaging with and communicating GRTD to external partners. Manage the relationship with FCDO communications counterparts in delivering the vision for GRTD
- Lead engagement with FCDO to determine design of enhancements and new features for GRTD; oversee these developments, managing external contractors (when required) and working with technical colleagues to ensure developments are fit for purpose
- Collaborate with FCDO teams to support the rollout and visibility of the GRTD brand
- Contribute to the development and implementation of editorial standards, templates, and guidance for GRTD content, in coordination with FCDO and RCC stakeholders
- Assist in the dissemination of impact stories and research outputs that align with GRTD branding and strategic objectives
- Support stakeholder engagement activities and campaigns led by FCDO to promote the GRTD platform, where relevant to RCC-funded research
- Monitor digital engagement with and develop KPIs to track performance, with a focus on continuous improvement and optimization
b) RCC presence on GRTD
- Ensure the RCC is adequately presented on GRTD and that the design and structure of RCC pages is coherent and promotes the RCC vision
- Create, edit and post new website content for the RCC on GRTD as required
- Coordinate with the 3ie Strategic Communications Office to monitor the website regularly to ensure content is updated and bugs are identified.
c) RCC Communications
Strategy:
- Lead the development, implementation and monitoring of the RCC’s overall communication and engagement strategy, including areas of thought leadership around best practice evidence led by the RCC.
Content:
- Strategise on new communication products (including website content, impact stories, blogs, media articles, social media and multimedia content), launches, events, and online promotions Edit, manage and publish research commissioning call documents and participate and manage related events such as Early Market Engagements, FAQ sessions, etc.
- Work with RCC Grantees and project teams editing and publishing RCC publications and deliverables, including reports, briefs and other publications.
- Create social media content and manage dissemination through 3ie’s social media channels, working with 3ie colleagues (NB: RCC social media channels may be established and in this case the role will directly manage these).
- Events and engagement: Provide end-to-end support for workshops and events, including content, budget, logistics, communication and marketing
- Provide inputs for communication and implementation plans for research funded by the RCC.
d) Project management: Ensure that RCC publications and communications products are processed in a timely manner and published on GRTD
- Maintain and update process documents, guidelines and templates for external communications for the RCC and for communications from grantees.
- Oversee the implementation of and improvements to RCC’s branding and logo suite as needed.
e) Stakeholder support: Work closely with RCC staff to cultivate relationships across the research ecosystem, consortium and with grantees. This is likely to include RCC representation at external events.
f) Support RCC grantees: Provide guidance and advise on dissemination activities to grant recipients. Review and approve the engagement and dissemination products and plans submitted by RCC grant recipients as part of their work on RCC-funded projects and support the wider RCC team to monitor engagement activities undertaken by grantees.
g) Knowledge sharing: Collect and collate impact stories for the RCC to support both learning and reporting requirements
4. Qualifications and skills
- Master’s degree in journalism, public affairs, marketing, or a field directly relevant to international development, including formal communication training. Exceptional candidates with a bachelor's degree and extensive work experience may be considered
- At least seven to ten years of experience in a communication role in development sector.
- Proven ability to plan and implement communication and engagement strategies for organizations and research projects
- Knowledge of tools for graphic design, content management, social media and event management is desirable (e.g., InDesign, Photoshop, Mailchimp, Canva, Drupal, etc.)
- Proven project management and coordination skills to ensure on-time delivery
- Excellent English writing and editing skills; cross-platform writing experience is desirable
- Self-motivated, creative, and multi-tasker with a proven ability to work under tight deadlines accurately and professionally
- Excellent interpersonal skills and willingness to work in a matrix-organized team environment
- Experience working with UK government departments is desirable
5. Eligibility
3ie is an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of sex, age, ethnicity, disability, caste, religion or sexual orientation. We particularly encourage women, ethnic minorities and persons with disabilities to apply.
6. Terms of employment
The salary range for this position is competitive and commensurate based on qualifications and experience. Our policies and procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults from abuse. We follow a zero-tolerance policy for any form of bullying or harassment in the workplace.
7. How to Apply
Your application must include the following information*:
• A cover letter (not exceeding two pages) highlighting your qualifications and experience relevant to the terms of reference.
• Curriculum vitae along with names and contact information for at least three professional references.
*Incomplete applications will not be considered.
The deadline for receiving applications is 21 December, 2025. Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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Join Isabel Hospice as our Senior Data Manager (Fundraising) and play a leading role in turning insight into income, helping us fund the vital care we provide every day.
About the role
You’ll play a pivotal role in shaping how we use data to drive growth across all areas of fundraising. From identifying new income opportunities and analysing supporter trends, to improving data quality and reporting, you’ll help ensure every decision we make is insight-led.
Your work will directly influence fundraising strategy, helping the team plan smarter campaigns, reach new audiences, and increase income through the intelligent use of data. You’ll also oversee our Raiser’s Edge CRM and lead our Supporter Care team to champion accuracy, efficiency, and a culture of data-driven improvement.
About you
You’re an analytical, strategic thinker who understands that behind every number is a story and an opportunity. With strong technical skills and a creative approach to insight, you know how to use data to drive action and income.
You’ll also bring:
- Experience in using data insight to identify and deliver new income opportunities
- A proven track record of improving fundraising results through data analysis and testing
- Strong skills in Raiser’s Edge (or similar CRM), reporting tools, and data visualisation
- A collaborative approach and excellent communication skills, enabling others to see the power of data in action
What we offer
- The opportunity to shape a data-led fundraising culture that delivers real income growth
- A supportive, values-led environment where insight drives impact
- The chance to make a meaningful difference every day through smarter, more informed fundraising
Benefits
- 27 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Pension and life assurance schemes
- Employee Assistance Programme for health and wellbeing support
- Cycle to work scheme
- Health Service Discounts
- Refer a friend bonus
- A friendly, supportive team that cares about your growth and wellbeing
We reserve the right to close this job earlier if sufficient applications are received, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.
Successful applicants will be required to undertake a DBS check.
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Community and Challenge Event Officer
Salary: £24,000 per annum
Location: Hybrid – London EC1Y/Home
Join MQ and help transform mental health research.
Challenge and community fundraising plays a vital role in MQ’s mission – generating repeat, sustainable income and connecting supporters to the heart of our work.
We’re now looking for an ambitious, creative, and highly motivated Community & Challenge Events Fundraising Officer to help us make the most of this moment.
You’ll help deliver exceptional stewardship to our fundraisers, build strong relationships, and support the creation of an exciting events calendar. If you love people, thrive in a fast-paced environment and want to develop your career in fundraising, we’d love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
- Work with the Community & Challenge Events Manager to deliver tailored supporter journeys and outstanding stewardship for community and challenge event fundraisers.
- Support the Fundraising & Marketing Officer with stewarding leads and enquiries generated through advertising and outreach.
- Manage community fundraising and challenge event registrations via the MQ website and platforms such as JustGiving.
- Assist with creating engaging marketing and stewardship materials for community and challenge event supporters.
- Contribute to developing new ideas and opportunities that inspire supporters and grow income for mental health research.
Key Activities
- Build and maintain strong, rewarding relationships with MQ fundraisers.
- Work closely with Marketing colleagues to develop compelling content and materials.
- Keep all challenge event listings on the MQ website up to date.
- Respond to social media messages and moderate supporter comments as needed.
- Attend challenge and community events (including some evenings and weekends) to represent MQ and support participants.
- Serve as a key point of contact for third-party event organisers.
- Manage enquiries and registrations from community and challenge event fundraisers.
- Identify and cultivate new fundraising opportunities with schools, colleges, universities, and wider community groups.
- Keep MQ’s database accurate and up to date, working closely with the Senior Data Officer to ensure correct income coding.
- Arrange and send supporter packs and fundraising materials throughout the supporter journey.
- Provide wider team support as required.
Person Specification
We're looking for someone with:
- Experience of fundraising through challenge events or community fundraising.
- Strong communication skills – both written and verbal.
- Ability to build rapport quickly and manage a varied supporter portfolio.
- Creative thinker with the ability to generate and develop new ideas.
- Highly organised, with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks.
- Confident using digital platforms, CRM databases and social media.
- A positive team player who brings energy and initiative.
Why Join MQ?
We offer a great working experience within a friendly team. Hybrid working (in the London office Mondays and Tuesdays, with the remaining days from home). We are located near Barbican Tube.
Plus, we offer lots of generous benefits and training opportunities.
We're a Sunday Times Top Company to work for.
Closing date:4th January 2026.
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
We believe in equality and inclusion and we welcome job applications from everyone, provided you meet the criteria for the job.
No agencies please.
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Are you passionate about helping young people build brighter futures?
Do you love building relationships and making things happen in education? If so, we’ve got a brilliant opportunity for you to join our team as an Educational Partnerships Manager at Young Enterprise.
Who We Are
We’re Young Enterprise – a national charity with a bold mission: to give every young person the skills, confidence, and mindset to thrive in the changing world of work.
For over 60 years, we’ve empowered more than 7 million young people through hands-on enterprise and financial education programmes. Whether it’s launching a student business or learning how to manage money, we help young people develop key life skills—teamwork, leadership, problem-solving, and resilience.
We’re a passionate, down-to-earth team of 90+ staff and 2,000+ volunteers who believe that every young person, regardless of background, deserves a fair start in life.
Why Join Us?
We think Young Enterprise is a great place to work—and we’re proud of our people-first culture. Here’s what you can expect:
- A friendly and supportive team where your voice is heard
- A strong commitment to diversity and inclusion—we want everyone to feel they belong
- Generous holiday allowance and flexible working
- Cycle-to-work scheme, life assurance, and NHS top-up plan
- Ongoing learning and mentoring opportunities
- A chance to directly impact the lives of young people every single day
About the Role
This is a role where you’ll really see the difference you make.
As Educational Partnerships Manager, you’ll work across SE London, building partnerships with schools, colleges, youth organisations and community groups—particularly in areas where opportunities are hardest to come by.
You’ll be right in the mix: planning events, delivering programmes, supporting volunteers and connecting with school staff to make sure young people have access to our inspiring enterprise and financial education experiences.
You’ll be a key driver of our Inspiring Futures initiative —helping young people break down barriers and imagine bigger futures.
It’s a varied, people-focused role with loads of room for creativity, independence and collaboration. Whether you’re visiting a school, chatting with a funder, or supporting a trade fair, you’ll be helping young people build skills that will last a lifetime.
You’ll love this job if you are…
- A brilliant relationship-builder, confident working with teachers, volunteers, and community leaders
- Passionate about education, social mobility, and giving every young person a chance to shine
- A natural communicator—whether leading a session in a classroom or inspiring a room of volunteers
- Organised and able to juggle multiple projects (with a great sense of humour!)
- Self-motivated, adaptable, and happy working remotely but never alone—you’ll be part of a close-knit regional team
- Excited by the idea of doing a job that combines delivery, relationship-building, fundraising and volunteering
Key Responsibilities
- Build and grow relationships with schools, colleges, youth clubs and local communities
- Focus on expanding our reach in areas of multiple deprivation and underrepresentation
- Deliver and support the rollout of YE programmes in schools and other settings
- Recruit, train and support volunteers—making sure they feel valued and inspired
- Work with your regional team to meet shared goals and celebrate local impact
- Help secure local funding by supporting fundraising efforts and managing project deliverables
- Support the planning of events, trade fairs and celebrations for young people
- Keep accurate records, track impact, and make sure safeguarding is front and centre
A few practical things:
- This is a hands-on role—you’ll sometimes be lifting resources, setting up venues and travelling regularly
- You’ll need to be happy occasionally working evenings or weekends during peak delivery times – with time off in lieu (TOIL) available and travel expenses all covered
- Expect to be on your feet during some events or sessions—it’s all part of the fun!
Safeguarding Young People
We are committed to keeping young people safe. All successful applicants will undergo an enhanced DBS check and receive ongoing safeguarding training.
How to Apply
If you’re ready to help shape the futures of young people across SE London, we want to hear from you!
Please send your CV and a cover letter (max 2 pages) telling us why you’re the right person for this role. Applications must be submitted by 23:30 on 25 December 2025. Please note that applications without a cover letter will not be considered.
Interviews will be held via Teams and may take place before the closing date. Please note, we are only able to respond to shortlisted candidates.
Full details can be found in the Job Description.
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Join us – and help us give every young person the chance to thrive. Apply today!
We empower young people to discover, develop and celebrate their skills and potential.


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In this new role the Impact and Evaluation Manager will be critical to helping Bite Back demonstrate and strengthen the difference we make for young people, funders, partners, and wider society. You will lead the organisation’s approach to measuring, evaluating and learning from our work – ensuring that youth voice is at the heart of how we design, assess and communicate our impact.
You will manage Bite Back’s relationships with external evaluators, develop and track organisational KPIs, and work closely with programme and fundraising colleagues, trustees and funders to ensure we can evidence our outcomes clearly and compellingly. This role will also develop creative ways to tell the story of our impact – from robust evaluation reports through to case studies that bring young people’s voices to life.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The Impact and Evaluation Manager is accountable for:
Strategy and Theory of Change
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Working closely with the CEO to lead Bite Back’s organisational impact strategy, including refining and maintaining our theory of change.
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Translating our theory of change into clear outcomes, indicators and learning questions that guide programme design, campaigns and organisational priorities.
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Designing and overseeing Bite Back’s impact measurement framework.
Data Systems and Standards
- Leading on the collection, analysis and reporting of both quantitative and qualitative data, ensuring that youth voice and lived experience shape Bite Back’s evaluation approaches.
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Supporting the development and monitoring of KPIs across the organisation, providing clear insights and recommendations to the Leadership Team.
Donor monitoring and evaluation
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Working with fundraising and programme teams to design robust monitoring, evaluation and learning plans for funding bids, including developing outcomes frameworks, indicators, and evaluation budgets that align with Bite Back’s broader organisational impact framework.
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Working closely with the Senior Grants and Fundraising Manager to ensure Bite Back meets its impact and reporting commitments to funders.
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Leading on the development of Bite Back’s annual impact report and supporting the production of other compelling case studies, impact reports and evaluation outputs to communicate Bite Back’s effectiveness to funders, trustees, partners, the media and wider audiences
Building a Learning Culture
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Managing relationships with external evaluators, ensuring projects are delivered on time, on budget and to a high standard.
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Building evaluation capacity across the team, providing tools, training and support to colleagues to embed a culture of learning and continuous improvement.
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Embedding equity, diversity and inclusion principles in Bite Back’s impact and evaluation work, ensuring methods are inclusive, accessible and reflective of the communities we work with.
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Acting as a champion for a learning culture, communicating clearly and accessibly about impact, data and evidence, and supporting colleagues through changes to systems and ways of working.
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Staying up to date with best practice in youth-led evaluation, impact measurement and social change movements, and bringing innovative approaches into Bite Back’s work.
Please apply with a CV and covering statement (maximum two sides of A4) explaining why you are a good candidate for this position. The covering statement is your opportunity to tell us why you’re a good fit for this role. We know it’s a big job so we don’t expect you to have everything we are asking for on day one and we are committed to providing support and training. Do look at each point under Skills and Experience to give clear, specific examples of how you meet them through your personal or professional experience (volunteering counts too!) And don’t forget to tell us why you want the job!
OUR MISSION IS TO CHANGE THE WAY UNHEALTHY FOOD IS MADE, MARKETED AND SOLD, ESPECIALLY TO CHILDREN.
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Dancers’ Career Development (DCD), the national charity that enables and empowers dancers to thrive professionally and personally leading up to and beyond their performance careers, seek a Fundraiser.
DCD’s Fundraiser will work closely with the Executive Director and be instrumental in increasing fundraised and revenue income.
Our ideal candidate will be a creative thinker with an open mindset to propose and explore new avenues of fundraising and income streams.
This role is ideally suited to a self-starter with a passion for the performing arts, who is motivated to make a tangible difference to the quality of dancers’ lives.
If you are excited by this opportunity and resonate with DCD’s values, please get in touch; we would love to hear from you.
Contract: Full-time permanent role
Salary: £35,000 per annum, pro-rata
Start date: As early as possible
Location: This is a remote working role, with monthly in-person team meetings which take place in London or Birmingham. Due to additional in-person events and meetings, as appropriate to the role and usually in London, the Fundraiser should be either based in London or within commutable distance.
Benefits: 23 days holiday pro-rata plus Bank Holidays (increasing to 28 days with length of service), 5% Employers contribution to pension scheme, Health & Wellbeing package, Professional Development opportunities.
Deadline: Applications must be submitted by 9am, Thursday 22 January 2026
Info: Download job application pack from our website for full job spec and how to apply.
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As a cross-border, cross-culture children’s charity, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion is at the heart of what we do. We are committed to fostering a workplace that promotes mutual respect and allows equal opportunity for all. We seek applications for candidates with diverse backgrounds including, but not at all limited to, family overseas, experience being raised by non-biological parents, ethnic minority communities and people with health conditions or impairments.
Job Outline:
CFAB supports children on the move between the UK and other countries and children who are separated from their family in another country. The complexities of migration and international separation can make many of these children particularly hard to support and particularly vulnerable to abuse and exploitation. We ensure that children in these circumstances enjoy the same care, protection and right to a family life as we would want for any child.
We are the only UK representative of the International Social Service network, and the only charity in the UK with a dedicated international social work team. We are proud to have royal patronage from HRH, Princess Alexandra.
You will lead CFAB’s programme of campaigns, research and advocacy. You will raise awareness of our work to protect children who are separated from their families across international borders by developing key relationships with Government departments, drafting policy briefings, developing campaigns and leading on our public affairs work. You also will produce newsletters, create compelling content for our social media channels, maintain our website and promote our campaigns to key stakeholders.
We are looking for a highly motivated, creative individual who has excellent written skills and is positive, proactive and eager to learn. You will be working in a small team so a hand-on, solution focused approach is a must.
Key responsibilities:
Policy
- Draft policy positions, briefings and internal and external reports as appropriate.
- Identify and cultivate parliamentary and ministerial contacts sympathetic to our cause.
- Monitor Parliamentary inquiries, Bills, debates, parliamentary questions, and government consultations and draft submissions in a timely manner.
- Monitor and analyse government statistics.
- Work with Experts by Experience to shape advocacy and amplify the voices of those with lived experience of our work.
Campaigns & Communication
- Lead on developing our public-facing campaigns, tailoring our key messages for different audiences and identifying ways to push forward our issues through presentations, meetings, social media and other channels.
- Lead on our Public Relations work, maintaining our database and relations with relevant media, trade press and sector leads to raise awareness of our work and our policy campaigns.
- Write and produce CFAB's digital newsletters.
- Produce and track the efficacy of email marketing campaigns.
- Responsibly use digital and AI tools to enhance communication strategies, ensuring alignment with organisational values and safeguarding data privacy and integrity.
Marketing
- Contribute to the updating and maintenance of CFAB’s website as required.
- Design and produce other marketing materials as needed.
Social media
- Manage all activity on our social media channels including the creation of posts, videos and images and ad hoc engagement.
- Track online engagement with CFAB and regularly monitor performance to enable an effective assessment of our communication tools and outputs.
Other duties commensurate with the role as required by CFAB.
Person specification: (Skills, Abilities, Knowledge and Experience)
Essential:
- Excellent written English, with proven ability to research and write accessible, clear policy documents and reports for a range of audiences.
- Passionate about CFAB’s mission.
- A ‘self-starter’ with a willingness to learn about CFAB’s complex cause. • Sound knowledge of the political system and policy making in the UK.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to juggle multiple priorities. • The ability to engage and build relationships internally and externally to CFAB
- A clear commitment to CFAB’s values and beliefs, including the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
Desirable:
- Educated to degree level.
- Experience of providing strategic and tactical political and/or policy advice, including to senior management.
- Experience in a marketing or communications role, preferably within the third sector. • Experience using Mailchimp and website management.
- Sound working knowledge of window-based software packages, including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, electronic mail, and the internet.
- Graphic design skills and experience working within brand guidelines. • Experience in building relationships with journalists and placing stories.
- Familiarity with Salesforce.
Additional Requirements
- Ensuring adherence to necessary legislation e.g. Data Protection Act, Health and Safety Act
- Participation in evening and/or weekend events, networking and meetings
This job description is a non-contractual document and may be changed at any time by CFAB. All employees are expected to be flexible over the tasks/duties and responsibilities of their roles in order to meet the needs of both of CFAB and our service users/partners.
CFAB exists to ensure that every child in the UK has the right to care, protection and family life, no matter where they come from.


