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Join one of the South West's most ambitious and community-focused theatres.
The Roses Theatre in Tewkesbury is seeking a Development Manager to help grow philanthropic income, corporate partnerships and supporter engagement as we build an exciting future for our charity.
Working closely with the CEO, Marketing Manager, trustees and external fundraising consultants, you'll play a leading role in developing individual giving, patron schemes, sponsorship, trusts and foundations fundraising, and donor stewardship. This is an opportunity to take ownership of a growing fundraising programme and help secure the long-term sustainability of a thriving arts organisation with deep community roots and bold ambitions.
We're looking for someone with strong relationship-building skills and experience in fundraising, business development, sponsorship, sales, account management or partnership development. You may come from the arts, charity or commercial sectors; what matters most is your ability to build lasting relationships and turn opportunities into income.
We offer flexible and hybrid working, job share applications, professional development opportunities, and the chance to make a tangible impact on the future of a much-loved regional theatre.
Salary: £27,000-£30,000 FTE
Hours: 0.8-1.0 FTE (4-5 days per week)
Location: Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, with flexible and hybrid working available
Start date: ASAP / End of September
The Roses Theatre is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace. We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Summary
As Grants and Impact Manager you will be stewarding small and large Trust and Foundation donors, researching new prospects, and writing compelling applications using detailed case studies compiled by the team. The Grants and Impact Manager will also coordinate the development of a new Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) programme, strengthening our ability to measure, understand, and communicate the impact of our work. A key part of this will be focusing on evidencing and enhancing the positive change created by Caring in Bristol, ensuring that funders and stakeholders can clearly see the difference their support makes.
Key responsibilities
- Income Generation & relationship management
- Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning (MEL) and Impact
- Organisational relationships & management
- Organisational Development
Please review the job description and person specification for full details.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This is an exciting opportunity to develop Momentum’s corporate partnerships
programme at a time of ambition and growth for the charity. Working as part of the
corporate partnerships team, you will develop and deliver a focused approach to
corporate fundraising, building long-term partnerships that generate sustainable income
and create meaningful opportunities for companies and their employees to support our
work.
This is a hands-on role combining new business development with the stewardship and
growth of existing partnerships. You will identify and secure new opportunities, create
compelling and tailored partnership propositions, and build strong relationships with
corporate supporters at every stage of their journey with Momentum.
The role will suit a proactive and commercially aware relationship-builder who can think
strategically, work independently and turn opportunities into action. You will work closely
with colleagues across the charity to develop creative partnerships, deliver agreed activity
and help corporate supporters understand the difference their support makes.
We support families across SW London, Surrey and Sussex whose children are facing cancer or a life-challenging condition.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Support, Guide and Lead Services That Change Lives
This is your opportunity to provide leadership to services that make a real difference to people, families and communities across Lancashire. Join a values-led organisation where your leadership will help shape services, support talented teams, and create positive, lasting change.
At New Era North West, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to thrive. For over 40 years, we have worked alongside children, young people, adults and families to reduce inequality, improve wellbeing, increase opportunities and build stronger communities. Through our work in employment, skills and education, health and wellbeing, and family and community services, we help people overcome challenges, build resilience and achieve their potential.
As our Charitable Service Lead, you will provide strategic and operational leadership across our charitable services, ensuring they remain high quality, responsive and focused on delivering meaningful outcomes. Working closely with the CEO, Operations Manager and Leadership Team, you will provide direction, guidance and support to service managers and practitioners, enabling them to deliver high-quality services that achieve positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve. You'll play a key role in developing confident, capable teams, fostering a positive and supportive culture, and ensuring our services continue to make a lasting difference across Lancashire.
This role offers the opportunity to influence the future direction of a respected and growing organisation. You'll lead and support passionate teams, develop strong partnerships, and help create a positive workplace culture where people feel valued, supported and empowered to do their best work. We're looking for someone who can inspire others, bring people together, and balance strategic thinking with a practical approach to leadership.
What We Offer
- Salary: £38,428.46 per annum
- Contract: Permanent, full-time (37 hours per week)
- Location: Burnley, Lancashire, with travel across service areas required (essential car user)
- Annual Leave: 32 days per year
- The opportunity to shape and influence services that improve lives and strengthen communities.
- A supportive, values-driven culture built on Care, Support and Belief.
- The chance to work alongside committed colleagues who are passionate about making a difference.
- A senior leadership role where your ideas, experience and vision can have a genuine impact.
If you are passionate about creating opportunities, supporting communities and leading services that deliver real social impact, we'd love to hear from you. Join us and help challenge inequality, strengthen communities and transform lives.
Combating poverty, improving mental health and wellbeing,


Job Summary
The Service Manager - Z House will provide operational leadership for Z House, Caring in Bristol’s emergency accommodation service for young people aged 18–25 experiencing housing crisis.
The Service Manager will be responsible for ensuring that Z House is a safe, welcoming, well-managed and psychologically informed service, where young people are treated with dignity and supported to move towards greater stability and appropriate longer-term accommodation.
You will lead the day-to-day operation of Z House, overseeing referrals and placements, safeguarding with support from our Safeguarding team and risk management, staff and volunteer practice, accommodation standards, partnership working and service development.
The Service Manager role will combine operational management with a strong focus on relationships and practice. You will work closely with the young people using Z House, the wider Caring in Bristol team and partners across Bristol to ensure that the service responds effectively to individual needs while contributing to our wider ambition to prevent and reduce homelessness.
The role will also have capacity to lead or contribute to the development and delivery of additional accommodation or youth-focused projects that sit within the scope of Z House and Caring in Bristol’s Support Services. This may include developing new provision, responding to emerging needs and opportunities, and working with partners to extend or adapt our accommodation offer.
Reporting to the Head of Support Services, you will be part of the wider Support Services team and will contribute to the development of Caring in Bristol’s approach to accommodation, youth homelessness and early intervention.
Key responsibilities
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Lead the day-to-day operation of Z House, ensuring the service is safe, effective, welcoming and responsive to the needs of young people experiencing housing crisis.
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Manage the referral, assessment and placement process, making appropriate decisions about suitability and ensuring risks and support needs are identified and managed effectively.
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Oversee safeguarding practice within Z House, ensuring concerns are identified, responded to and escalated appropriately and in line with organisational procedures.
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Lead the development and implementation of effective operational systems, policies and procedures that support high-quality and consistent service delivery.
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Manage and support staff and volunteers involved in Z House, creating a positive, inclusive and reflective culture and ensuring people have the information, training and support they need to work safely and effectively.
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Build strong relationships with referral partners and organisations across Bristol, ensuring young people can access appropriate specialist support and move towards suitable longer-term accommodation.
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Develop effective pathways with the wider Caring in Bristol support offer, ensuring Z House guests can access appropriate support around housing, independent living and other areas of need.
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Budget responsibility Manage the Z House budget effectively, ensuring expenditure is appropriately monitored, controlled and managed within agreed financial parameters.
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Lead or contribute to the development and delivery of new projects and service developments within the scope of Z House and Support Services, responding flexibly to emerging opportunities, funding and identified needs
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you New Business specialist looking for your next role? We are working with a leading health charity dedicated to improving the lives of people affected by respiratory conditions.
They are looking for an ambitious and self-motivated New Business Manager, the key focus of the role is the generation of new, long term and sustainable income, through the acquisition and cultivation of new corporate partners.
You will be joining a dynamic team with big ambitions for growth, in a well-established Fundraising Department, the charity is happy to consider someone from either a Fundraising or private sector background.
The role
- Build and manage relationships with corporate partners to create mutually beneficial sponsorship and partnership opportunities
- Play a key role in growing the charity's corporate revenue stream and strengthening its financial sustainability
- Creating and managing a new business pipeline of prospects, from a variety of sectors to approach for funding
- Developing and implementing new business activity and corporate fundraising products
- Identifying and building new relationships with corporates, with a focus on securing five, six and seven figure partnerships
The candidate
- New business development experience in fundraising or sales, with a track record of successfully pitching for and winning new business; in the private or charity sector
- Experience in a sales or business development environment, or a fundraising role with a strong commercial edge.
- Tenacity, and well-developed influencing and negotiating skills
- Ability to self-motivate and display initiative in growing new business.
- Experience of contributing to an income generation strategy, working in a target driven environment, and hitting targets
Benefits include:
- 30 days holiday per year, plus public holidays
- Health cash plan cover
- Employee Assistance Programme advice and support scheme
- 5% employer pension contributions
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We encourage applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003
Are you an experienced and highly organised operations professional who enjoys making sure an organisation runs smoothly?
We are looking for a Business Operations Manager to lead and strengthen our day-to-day operations. This is an important role within our charity, responsible for ensuring our staff, volunteers and trustees have the effective systems, support and working environment they need to deliver the best possible services for the people we serve.
Working closely with the Chief Executive Officer and senior managers, you will lead operational activity across:
- office and business support;
- finance and HR administration;
- facilities and building management;
- governance and organisational compliance;
- health and safety;
- the continuous improvement of systems and processes.
You will manage and develop the Business Support Team, coordinate operational priorities, and help ensure our organisation remains safe, efficient, welcoming, and well organised.
About you
You will have experience of managing office or business operations within a charity, public-sector organisation or a similar working environment. You will also bring:
- experience of leading an administrative or business support team;
- knowledge of finance and HR administration;
- experience of facilities or premises management;
- an understanding of GDPR, health and safety and organisational compliance;
- excellent planning and organisational skills;
- the ability to manage competing priorities and remain calm under pressure;
- confidence in using Microsoft 365 and organisational databases; and
- a practical approach to improving systems and ways of working.
A relevant Level 5 qualification or degree would be welcomed, but we also value equivalent knowledge and experience.
Experience within a Parent Carer Forum, SEND organisation, charity or community organisation would be an advantage, although it is not essential.
Most importantly, you will be approachable, collaborative and committed to creating an inclusive organisation that provides an excellent experience for staff, volunteers, families and partners.
What we offer
We want our people to feel valued, supported and able to do their best work. As part of our team, you will receive:
- Generous annual leave – statutory minimum holiday entitlement, including bank holidays, plus an additional 5 days’ paid annual leave each year. For someone working five days per week, this is 33 days’ paid leave per year, including bank holidays, pro rata for part-time employees.
- Workplace pension – eligible employees will be enrolled into our NEST workplace pension scheme.
- Employee Assistance Programme – access to the Wisdom Employee Assistance Programme, providing confidential support for your health and wellbeing.
- Support and development – regular supervision alongside opportunities for learning and development.
- An inclusive and supportive workplace – where different perspectives, experiences and ways of thinking are welcomed and valued.
You’ll also have the opportunity to be part of an organisation working to make a meaningful difference to the people and communities we support.
How to apply
Please submit an application form explaining how your experience, knowledge and skills meet the requirements of the role.
Closing date: 21st September 2026 at 9:00 am
Interview date: w/c 28th September 2026
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion.
This role is subject to a basic DBS check and satisfactory references.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Location: Remote; able to travel into London easily
Benefits: Flexible working, private healthcare, 35 days annual leave (in addition to bank holidays), £500 contribution towards work laptop
Reporting to: Director
About the Schools Consent Project
The Schools Consent Project is a UK-based charity dedicated to educating young people about sexual consent and healthy relationships. We deliver workshops in schools and educational settings led by trained volunteer lawyers. By introducing consent literacy at school, young people are more likely to make informed, ethical decisions and are less likely to experience or perpetrate sexual violence in later life.
Through this hire, we aim to scale access to high-quality consent education.
Role Summary
The Outreach Manager is responsible for driving the expansion of the Schools Consent Project’s reach, engagement, and impact across London and the South East. Acting as the organisation’s lead “sales” and business development professional, you will contribute to and manage our strong pipeline of partner schools and organisations, convert leads into confirmed bookings, and maximise long-term engagement.
You will own the end-to-end outreach and partnership journey: from prospecting and lead generation, through relationship development and negotiation, to repeat engagement and retention.
Key Responsibilities
Business Development & Lead Generation
• Develop and execute a proactive outreach and growth strategy to increase workshop bookings.
• Develop and maintain relationships with existing schools; ensure SCP’s workshop content remains responsive and reactive to the emerging concerns of young people when it comes to sex, consent and the online world.
• Generate leads through cold outreach, referrals, events, and campaigns.
• Contribute to and maintain a pipeline of new schools and educational settings.
• Reinvigorate historic relationships with schools.
Account Management
• Convert enquiries and prospects into confirmed programme partners.
• Present the charity’s offer and impact to senior school leaders, safeguarding leads, and decision-makers.
• Manage key accounts and ensure high levels of partner satisfaction and retention.
• Promote additional workshops and programmes where appropriate (eg. teacher training; parent workshops).
• Track booking trends eg. seasonal vs. reactive bookings; develop a communication strategy around each ‘type’ of school, involving timely booking reminders.
Pipeline, Targets & Performance
• Manage outreach targets for bookings, partnerships, and regional coverage.
• Monitor conversion rates, pipeline value, and performance metrics.
• Produce regular forecasts and performance reports.
• Use data and insight to refine sales strategies and improve outcomes.
Marketing & Promotion
• Help develop compelling outreach materials and campaigns.
• Deliver presentations, webinars, and pitches to prospective educational partners.
• Represent the organisation at conferences, networks, and sector events.
• Help gather case studies, testimonials, and impact data to support outreach and fundraising.
Delivery Coordination
• Work closely with our Volunteer Manager and Operations Manager to match supply with demand.
• Ensure smooth handover from booking to delivery.
• Anticipate capacity constraints and manage partner expectations.
Team Leadership & Development
• Contribute to the development of outreach systems, processes, and tools.
• Share insights and learning across the organisation.
• Oversee team members currently managing school outreach.
Person Specification
Essential Criteria
• Proven experience in sales, business development, partnerships, or outreach roles.
• Experience working with schools, education providers, or youth services.
• Track record of meeting or exceeding targets.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong relationship management and account development experience.
• Highly organised, with strong CRM and data management skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and drive results.
Desirable Criteria
• Experience working in the charity, education, or public sectors.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection frameworks.
• Understanding of social impact measurement.
Values and Approach
We are looking for someone who:
• Is committed to our mission and values.
• Demonstrates empathy, professionalism, and integrity.
• Works collaboratively and inclusively.
• Is proactive, adaptable, and solution-focused.
Safeguarding and Equality
The Schools Consent Project is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff are expected to share this commitment.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds.
We ask applicants to draft their applications without using AI (save for checking spelling or grammar), so that we can get a real sense of your suitability for the role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This is an exciting opportunity for a senior fundraising professional who combines strategic thinking with excellent relationship-building skills and a passion for making a tangible difference.
The Fundraising Manager will lead on the development and growth of several key income streams, including:
- Major Donors
- Corporate Partnerships and Giving
- Regular Giving
- Gifts in Wills (Legacies)
Working in close partnership with SUDEP Action's other Fundraising Manager (who oversees Community fundraising, Trusts and Grants and other aspects of our in-memory giving), the postholder will also share responsibility for the development, delivery and performance of wider fundraising activity across the charity.
A significant aspect of this role will involve re-engaging existing high-value supporters while identifying and cultivating new prospects. The ideal candidate will be confident networking, opening doors, building meaningful relationships and inspiring people to support a cause that may be unfamiliar to them.
The postholder will work collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation, including fundraising colleagues, the CEO, and wider management team, drawing upon their expertise to develop effective fundraising plans, test assumptions and ensure the charity is represented professionally, authentically and consistently.
Given the nature of SUDEP Action's work, the role also requires sensitivity, empathy and the ability to engage thoughtfully with people affected by epilepsy and bereavement.
Full details of the role and experience required can be found in the Job Pack attachment.
Interested? Please send us a CV and cover letter showing us why:
• you want to work at SUDEP Action,
• you think you are a great candidate for this role,
• why your skills and experiences make you a good fit.
It doesn’t have to be long, 1-2 pages at most, but should give specific examples to demonstrate your suitability to the role and the impact you have had in similar roles. Applications not including a cover letter including the above will not be shortlisted.
SUDEP Action is an equal opportunities employer, and we’re committed to treating applications fairly. Initial shortlisting for interview is done blind.
First Interviews: Thursday 15th October 2026. Second Interviews: Monday 18th October 2026.
Our mission is to stop preventable epilepsy deaths and to provide the UK's only bereavement service for anyone who has experienced an epilepsy death


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The Otakar Kraus Music Trust is looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Community & Local Business Fundraiser to help us grow support for our work across Richmond and surrounding areas. OKMT uses music therapy and inclusive music projects to improve the lives of over 500 children and adults each year, including people with disabilities, neurological conditions and dementia.
This is an exciting opportunity to shape a new role within a small, friendly charity. You will build relationships with local businesses, schools, clubs and community organisations; develop sponsorship and Charity of the Year opportunities; support fundraising events and individual fundraisers; and help inspire more people across our community to support OKMT. We are looking for a confident, warm and self-motivated relationship-builder with experience of fundraising, business development or a related field and a track record of generating income.
Key Responsibilities
Community Fundraising
- Build relationships with local schools, clubs and organisations to generate event participation and donations.
- Develop with the Director and Fundraising Manager a case for support and accompanying materials to pitch to potential community or local businesses.
- Organise events with community or business partners and support OKMT’s own fundraising events including our triennial Music Marathon, walks and seasonal appeals.
- Recruit, brief and steward individual fundraisers taking on challenges (runs, rides, marathons, swims, etc.) and community supporters running their own events on OKMT's behalf.
- Assist the Fundraising Manager in growing individual giving initiatives as necessary.
- Support the OKMT team to pitch for Richmond May Ball and other major appeals and lead the process if selected.
- Manage supporter journeys including thank-you communications and impact updates in conjunction with the team.
Local Business Fundraising
- Identify and approach local businesses across Richmond, Twickenham, Teddington, Hampton, Barnes and surrounding areas with tailored propositions for Charity of the Year, sponsorship endorsement and ongoing support.
- Account-manage business supporters through relationship building, regular updates, site visits, networking events and clear reporting on impact.
- Represent OKMT at local business networking events, Chamber of Commerce gatherings and Richmond Business Awards activity to raise the charity's profile.
- Explore opportunities for volunteering and develop a value exchange.
Shared / Cross-Cutting Responsibilities
- Quarterly income and activity targets will be agreed with the Director within the first four weeks, reviewed formally at 3, 6, 9 and 12 months, with results reported to the Board.
- Maintain accurate records of supporters, prospects and income, and ensure compliance with GDPR and Fundraising Regulator standards.
- Collaborate with the team to capture stories, case studies and consented imagery that bring our impact to life for donors.
- Contribute to OKMT’s social media, e-newsletter and website content where it supports fundraising.
For more infromation, please see the attached job decsription
Online interviews will be on the 30th Sept and 1st and 2nd Oct, and the in-person ones the week of the 12th October.
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Role Purpose
The Fundraising Manager will drive fundraising growth for YMCA Lincolnshire, a well-established charity working to improve the lives of children and young people, families, local communities and those at risk of homelessness.
Reporting to the Head of Income Generation, you will lead the delivery of YMCA Lincolnshire's Fundraising Strategy and be responsible for achieving agreed income targets across a diverse range of income streams. You will grow income through individual giving, corporate partnerships, trusts and foundations, community fundraising, events and campaigns, while strengthening donor stewardship, supporter journeys and the effective use of our Beacon CRM.
Working collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation, you will translate service delivery outcomes into compelling cases for support and build meaningful relationships with supporters, funders, businesses and community groups. You will ensure all fundraising activity is compliant, insight-led and aligned with YMCA Lincolnshire's mission, values and strategic objectives.
The closing date is Friday 25th September 2026 at 5pm.
Applications will be shortlisted as they are submitted, so this position may close early should the right candidate be found.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This fixed term role will provide cover with the current position-holder is on secondment with another team. Within the Individual Giving team, the Fundraising Manager will have responsibility for the planning and delivery of activities that recruit new supporters and generate income. You will manage our supporter recruitment programme, ensuring we meet our targets, and promoting investment strategies to cost-effectively and sustainably grow our supporter base. You will focus on the delivery of existing offline communication channels, as well as the development of new products, channels and audiences with a future-focused outlook on fundraising and recruitment. Over the next 12 months the new initiatives we plan to launch include a value exchange lead generation programme, improvements to our welcome journeys including the introduction of telemarketing, and potentially a lottery scheme. Working closely with the other Fundraising Managers (especially the Digital Fundraising Manager), you will also ensure that new recruits go on to become loyal supporters, taking the lead on some projects and contributing to others, and will help to feed the pipeline of legacy pledges. You will help to improve the experience for our supporters and maximise their potential for giving. You will also work closely with the Digital Team to ensure thoughtful integration of acquisition activities to optimise spending and ensure a seamless experience for new supporters across channels.
About you
Experience / Qualifications: • Degree qualification in or c.5 years’ experience of individual giving fundraising, marketing, communications or related discipline. • Experience delivering marketing / fundraising for a charity, ideally in international development • Experience managing or leading others – ie line management or project management • Experience managing external suppliers and agency relationships Behaviours / Personal Attributes: • Highly motivated and target-driven, an enthusiastic self-starter • Collaborative and able to work across multiple teams • Excellent relationship-builder • Resilient and adaptable under pressure, capable of balancing multiple priorities simultaneously • Creative, innovative and ambitious, and able to inspire that in others
Preferred / Desirable:
• Experience with a variety of fundraising channels, products and platforms – with a particular focus on supporter acquisition • Knowledge of the legal and compliance frameworks for charity fundraising and marketing including, but not limited to the Fundraising Regulator, Privacy and Data Protection legislation. • Passion for the charity sector, ideally in international development Skills, Abilities and Competencies:
To be successful in the role, the ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate:
Technical / Functional Skills:
• Ability to design and deliver fundraising strategies and campaigns
• Strong data analysis and reporting skills
• Familiarity with fundraising CRM software
• Budgeting and financial management for fundraising activities
Soft Skills / Competencies:
• Excellent written and verbal communication for donor engagement and presentations
• Leadership skills for managing individuals within fundraising team
• Relationship and stakeholder management
• Excellent organisational, time management and project management skills
A friendly and supportive culture, working with values driven and highly engaged colleagues, work life balance and flexible working . In the UK, our open plan offices are located in the centre of Rugby and near to Rugby train station, but we also offer free parking.
• Full-time roles are contracted at 35 hours per week.
• It is our normal practice to operate a hybrid working policy, where flexible working hours are enabled as well as remote working.
Practical Action exists to change the systems that keep people in poverty and vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, nature loss and pollution.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
What are we looking for?
Are you a confident relationship-builder who can spot potential in a conversation and inspire businesses to support a local cause? We are looking for a creative and results-focused Business Development Executive who understands what motivates businesses and can build mutually beneficial partnerships. You will develop new business, build relationships with prospective partners and create tailored opportunities that generate income and wider support for St. Michael’s Hospice, while helping existing corporate supporters deepen their involvement.
Key Responsibilities:
- Be an active and visible presence within the local business community, building new relationships through purposeful networking, meetings and consistent follow-up.
- Research and approach prospective corporate partners, identify shared opportunities and develop a strong pipeline of new business.
- Secure new income and support by presenting compelling ideas, making confident asks, negotiating effectively and following opportunities through to agreement.
- Develop fresh and creative partnership opportunities that go beyond traditional fundraising and offer genuine value to both the business and the Hospice.
- Grow existing corporate relationships by understanding each business’s priorities and identifying opportunities to increase or broaden its support.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues across the Hospice to shape and deliver successful corporate partnerships.
What We’re Looking For:
- Experience in business development, sales, recruitment, account management, corporate partnerships or fundraising. Charity-sector experience is welcome but not essential.
- A proactive and self-motivated approach, with the confidence to take ownership, initiate conversations and actively seek out new opportunities.
- A track record of building strong relationships and securing new business, partnerships or other tangible results.
- Confidence in networking, presenting, negotiating and making a clear ask, combined with the determination to follow opportunities through.
- A creative thinker who can spot potential, generate new ideas, make a persuasive case for them and take responsibility for turning them into action.
- Highly organised, with a consistent approach to follow-up and the ability to manage multiple relationships at different stages.
- A collaborative approach, a full driving licence, access to a car and flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends.
Why work with us?
You will join a supportive and ambitious fundraising team with an established network of corporate relationships and a clear corporate strategy to build upon. This is an outward-facing role with genuine scope to take ownership, introduce new ideas, test different approaches and influence the next stage of our corporate development.
We offer office or hybrid working with an expectation to be in the office a minimum of 3 days per week and a location close to the hospice for ease of access. Plus, you’ll love working in an environment where every day brings new challenges and rewards.
St. Michael’s Hospice is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults, children and young people. All staff are expected to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be required to undergo relevant background checks, including a DBS check and provide satisfactory reference before starting the role.
About St. Michael’s Hospice
St. Michael’s Hospice (North Hampshire) is a registered charity and provides support to people diagnosed with a life-limiting illness. It is a Hospice for adults providing invaluable palliative and end-of-life care services in North Hampshire, offering comfort, support, and dignity to those facing life's most challenging moments.
As a charity, we depend on the kindness and support of our local community to continue offering our services free of charge. It may come as a surprise, but only 22% of our funding comes from the government. End-of-life care is an essential service, not a luxury, yet it is not funded like other care services. To keep the Hospice’s services running, we need raise an additional £15,000 every day.
Our benefits
We offer a competitive salary with attractive benefits, including, free parking, life assurance, 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays, and an extensive health and wellbeing plan and company pension.
Interested?
For more information or an informal chat about the role, please contact the fundraising team.
How to Apply:
To be considered for this role, please submit the following:
- Cover letter explaining why you’re an ideal candidate for this position. Please note that applications without this will not be considered.
- CV outlining your relevant experience and skills.
Closing date: Friday 25 September at 12 noon
Interview Date: Wednesday 30th September in person at Millennium House, Priestley Road, RG24 9GZ
To be considered for this role, please submit the following :
• Cover letter explaining why you’re an ideal candidate for this position. Applications without this will not be considered.
• CV outlining your relevant experience and skills.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Up to £40,000 per annum
Help Shape a Brighter Future for Bedford
Do you have the vision to turn great ideas into impactful programmes? Are you committed to creating opportunities for children and young people, and helping communities to thrive?
The Harpur Trust is a charitable organisation that operates four leading independent schools, delivers a substantial community grants programme and sponsors the Heart Academies Trust. With more than 1,200 employees, we invest in education, community development and initiatives that improve life chances across Bedford Borough.
We are also a founding partner and host of Bedford Giving, a movement of businesses, charities and other partners, who have all come together to form Bedford Giving to help create a brighter future for the next generation in Bedford.
We're looking for a dynamic Programmes and Grants Manager to play a central role in delivering these missions. This is a unique opportunity to join a respected local charity and help shape the future of Bedford Giving.
About the Role
As Programmes and Grants Manager, you will lead the development, commissioning and management of high-impact programmes and partnerships across The Harpur Trust and Bedford Giving.
You'll take ideas from concept to delivery, identifying community needs, researching solutions, commissioning services, managing partnerships and ensuring programmes achieve meaningful outcomes.
This is a varied and rewarding role combining strategy, programme development, stakeholder engagement, grant-making and contract management.
You'll work closely with senior leaders, trustees, community organisations and delivery partners, helping to ensure that every pound invested delivers maximum impact.
About You
We're looking for someone who combines strong project or programme management skills with a genuine commitment to improving outcomes for children, young people and communities.
You will bring:
• Experience of programme development, commissioning, grant-making or service delivery within the charitable, public or voluntary sector.
• Strong project and contract management skills.
• Excellent relationship-building and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Confidence managing multiple priorities and delivering work to a high standard.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach and a willingness to take initiative.
• A passion for creating positive social impact.
Why Join Us?
At The Harpur Trust, you'll be part of an organisation with a long history of investing in people and communities.
In return, we offer:
• A competitive salary up to £40,000.
• The opportunity to influence programmes that improve lives across Bedford.
• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Professional development and learning opportunities.
• Generous pension and employee benefits.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements where appropriate.
• The chance to work with inspiring partners across the charity, education and community sectors.
Interested?
Find out more by viewing the full job description.
To apply, please send your CV and covering letter to:
Closing date: Wednesday 23 September 2026
Interviews: Thursday 1 and Friday 2 October 2026
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Circa £55,000 per annum
12 month fixed-term contract
Part home/Part office (London) based
UNICEF ensures more of the world’s children are vaccinated, educated and protected than any other organisation. We have done more to influence laws and policies to help protect children than anyone else. We get things done. And we’re not going to stop until the world is a safe place for all our children.
This is a great opportunity to join the UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK) as a Senior Project Manager.
The role is a senior delivery leader responsible for successfully leading and delivering complex, high-value strategic projects, programmes and transformational change initiatives that are critical to achieving UNICEF UK's strategic objectives.
Act now and visit the website via the apply button to apply online.
Closing date: 9am, 17 September 2026.
Interview date: WC Monday 28 September 2026 via video conferencing (MS Teams).
In return, we offer:
· excellent pay and benefits (including flexible working, generous annual leave and pension, big brand discounts and wellbeing tools)
· outstanding training and learning opportunities and the support to flourish in your role
· impressive open plan office space and facilities on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
· an open culture and workplace with colleagues who share our values, enjoy their work and are motivated to do their utmost for children.
· the opportunity to work in a leading children’s organisation making a difference to children around the world
Our application process: We use a system called "Applied" that anonymises your responses and focuses on your actual skills that are relevant to this role. This benefits you by giving you a greater chance of expressing your skills in this objective selection process.
We anticipate most colleagues will work one or two days a week in the office on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford, East London and the rest of the time from home. We will happily discuss other flexible options to suit your circumstances.
We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, disabled candidates, and from men, because we would like to increase the representation of these groups at this level at UNICEF UK. We want to do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for children.
UNICEF UK promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We make employment decisions by matching business needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.
We welcome a conversation about your flexible working requirements, personal growth, and promoting a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.
The successful candidate will be required to apply for a criminal records check. A criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the role and the circumstances of your offences.
We only accept online applications as this saves us money, making more funds available for us to help ensure children’s rights.
If you require support in completing the online form or an application form in an alternative format, please contact the Supporter Care line during office hours.
If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note that we only provide feedback to shortlisted candidates.
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The UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK), a charity funded by supporters, raising funds for UNICEF’s work for children.



