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Are you passionate about making a real difference and driving transformative change? Join the British Heart Foundation as our New Business Lead – Philanthropy, a pivotal new role designed to take our fundraising ambitions to the next level.

With bold plans to significantly grow our philanthropic income over the next five years, you’ll spearhead a fresh approach to new business, helping us unlock high-value opportunities and strengthen our commitment to life-changing research.

Working closely with the Head of Philanthropy, you will shape and deliver a new business strategy that inspires six- and seven-figure gifts, managing a dynamic portfolio of Major Donor and Trust & Foundation prospects. Your expertise will help create a culture of innovation and collaboration, supporting your colleagues as you collectively drive new relationships and secure sustainable, multi-year income streams.

This role is perfect for someone with the vision and autonomy to navigate the entire philanthropic journey—from identifying prospects and building relationships to crafting compelling proposals and collaborating across teams. You’ll play a central part in developing our Philanthropy Board and leading the development of a new business culture, all while helping us build a world where everyone enjoys a healthier heart for longer.

If you’re driven by purpose, inspired by the prospect of high-value fundraising, and ready to make a lasting impact, we would love to hear from you.

About You

We’re seeking an ambitious, results-driven fundraising professional with a proven track record in securing six and seven figure multi-year gifts.

As our ideal candidate, you have new business knowledge and are adept at building and nurturing high-value relationships, demonstrating gravitas and passion for the cause when engaging with senior stakeholders, Trustees, and high-net-worth donors.

You have the skills and experience to autonomously lead on every stage of the cultivation journey. Strategic thinking is crucial – you can spot growth opportunities, shape innovative fundraising propositions, and collaborate across teams to deliver transformative outcomes for the BHF.

As someone who adopts a truly collaborative perspective, you can think beyond your own portfolio and team to deliver transformative relationships.

Your experience of engaging senior volunteer leaders, managing complex stakeholder relationships, and working within a matrix structure will be essential.

You have exceptional communication, both written and verbal, and the ability to inspire commitment and connection to our mission. Strong organisational skills, meticulous attention to detail, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and CRM systems are required.

Working arrangements

This is a hybrid role, where your work will be split between your home and at least one day per week, on average, in our London Office. This may vary from time to time, so you will need to work in a flexible way to unlock your best work for our cause.

On occasion you will need to attend evening events.

The Fundraising & Partnership Lead will report to the Head of Smart Works Birmingham and will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of income generation for the charity. In collaboration with the Head of Centre and Trustees, with the responsibility for Fundraising, the successful candidate will design and implement the centre’s annual income generation strategy. The position will concentrate on diversifying income streams, fostering corporate partnerships, and cultivating relationships across the West Midlands to support all fundraising initiatives, thereby ensuring the organisation's long-term sustainability.

For full details and requirements, please see the attached job pack. 

Please apply via our online portal by submitting your CV and cover letter (which answers the following questions) by 9am on Monday 17th November.

• Why do you want to work for Smart Works Birmingham? (max 250 words)
• ·What experiences and skills do you have that makes you well suited to the role? (max 400 words)
• In your opinion, what is the biggest challenge and biggest opportunity in the charitable events space? (max 400 words)

Join an amazing charity that makes a difference for the 110,000 adults and children in the UK with a muscle-wasting condition. This is a role where you can really make a difference.

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, particularly those from underrepresented groups including people from ethnic minority backgrounds, LGBTQ+ individuals, and those with lived experience of conditions we represent. We believe that diversity strengthens our work and helps us better support our beneficiaries.

This is an exciting new opportunity to lead Muscular Dystrophy UK’s major public-facing campaigns and help drive meaningful change for people living with muscle wasting conditions.

You’ll be at the forefront of our campaigning work—building our infrastructure, shaping bold strategies, building a vibrant campaigning network, and empowering our community to influence policy and legislation. Working collaboratively across the organisation, especially with colleagues in Policy and Campaigns, Marketing and Communications, Fundraising, Volunteering, and Data, and our devolved nations leads in Services and Support, you’ll help create powerful supporter journeys and engagement activities that reflect the passion and urgency of our cause.

Reporting to the Director of Policy and Campaigns, you’ll play a key role in delivering Muscular Dystrophy UK’s policy and campaigning objectives as part of our new organisational strategy—making a tangible impact on the lives of thousands across the UK.

About us:

Muscular Dystrophy UK is the charity bringing individuals, families and professionals together to fight muscle-wasting conditions. We bring together more than 60 rare and very rare progressive muscle-weakening and wasting conditions, affecting around 110,000 children and adults in the UK. 

We share expert advice and support to live well now; fund groundbreaking research to understand the different conditions better and lead us to new treatments; work with the NHS towards universal access to specialist health; and together, campaign for people’s rights, better understanding, accessibility, and access to treatments.

Benefits:

We appreciate the range of skills and experience our staff have to offer. In return for your enthusiasm and commitment we commit to actively developing and supporting you. We also offer a range of benefits including pension, life assurance, cycle scheme, health cash plan, financial wellbeing and an employee assistance programme.

Location: Head Office, London, SE1 (with flexibility for homeworking)

Closing date: Sunday 16th November

Interview date: Tuesday 25th November

Please download the job description to see full role responsibilities

Senior Philanthropy Manager 

Welcome to Population Matters

We are an environmental charity, and we believe all populations matter. We are all interconnected and all species rely on each other, yet no one is talking about the impact the growing human population is having on the planet. 

Our vision is of a world in which our human population lives fairly and sustainably with nature and each other. Our mission is to address the negative consequences of ever more people using ever more of the planet’s resources and to inspire and engage with others to find, share and promote ways to make our vision a reality as quickly as possible.

We conduct evidence-based research, build networks of powerful advocates, work with global partners, and support female leadership and male allyship to ensure that our population can co-exist in harmony with nature and prosper on a healthy planet.

Are you passionate about our cause?

We have just entered a new five-year strategy period and are looking for a Senior Philanthropy Manager with the experience, gravitas and growth-mindset to deliver our objectives. This is a new role, giving you the opportunity to shape the philanthropy programme and develop donor-centric experiences, proposals and feedback.

How to apply

Please apply by sending a CV (no more than three A4 pages) and covering letter (no more than two A4 pages), addressing the Job Description and, in particular, the Person Specification.

The deadline for applications is midday on Wednesday 26th November. We will inform successful first round candidates by 5pm on Friday 28th November and we will hold first interviews on Thursday 4th December via Teams. We will hold second interviews in person, in London, on Monday 15th December.

Please refer to the attached EDI statement for further information.

Note: We are reviewing applications on a rolling basis and may withdraw this job advert before the published expiry date.

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Senior Head of Trusts & Foundations – Bloomsbury Football Foundation | London

700,000 young people in London are growing up in poverty, facing inactivity and mental health crises. At Bloomsbury Football Foundation, we’re using football to help tackle these challenges and build resilient, connected communities – already reaching over 6,200 children every week.

We’ve grown fundraised income from £0.75m to £3.5m in three years – and now we’re aiming for £8m by 2028. Trusts & Foundations is our biggest income stream, and we’re looking for a first-rate fundraiser to take it to the next level.

As Senior Head of Trusts & Foundations, you will:

• Lead and grow our £2m+ trusts portfolio
• Write outstanding bids and reports that inspire multi-year, high-value commitments
• Manage and mentor two bright trust fundraisers
• Work with our Director of Fundraising and CEO to secure transformational grants
• Harness AI innovation to boost the pace and quality of our work

We’re looking for someone with a proven track record of winning major multi-year grants (six- and seven-figure), exceptional writing skills, and the ambition to help make Bloomsbury the UK’s most effective fundraising team.

Salary: £58,000–£90,000 (or £42,000–£55,000 for a ‘Head of’ level candidate)
Location: Camden, London (with great staff perks, socials, and match tickets)

Full job description available at Bloomsbury Football Careers page. 

Our consultant-led team of doctors, nurses and other professional staff provide expert care and support for local people with terminal or life-limiting illnesses and their families, in the hospice and at home.

Our patients and their families tell us that Bolton Hospice has not only provided care but given them compassion, dignity and respect when they needed it most.  Everyone at the hospice has a part to play in providing excellent care and support for local people facing life-limiting illnesses and their families.

37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday (Flexible hours / working pattern)

The Role:

The Marketing Assistant will play a key role supporting the Marketing & Communications team in implementing the integrated communications strategy and providing marketing support for the promotion of hospice services and income generation activity.

Your day-to-day tasks will be varied but typically will include assisting with delivering our social media calendar, creating engaging content for use across our communication channels, writing copy for press releases and arranging photo calls, assisting in print and publication production, and updating content on the website.

What you need:

The successful candidate will have experience working in a similar marketing role or have a qualification in marketing or communications and demonstrate a strong team ethic and creative flair. You must be highly organised and have excellent communication and relationship building skills. You’ll need to be able to work well within a busy team and able to work on several projects simultaneously.

Why Bolton Hospice?

You will be working within a friendly and dynamic team in modern, open plan offices (with flexible working and some home working if this suits you). We offer our employees an attractive benefits package, including 35 days annual leave including bank holidays, rising to 40 days with long service (pro rata for part-time), generous enhanced maternity package, contributory pension scheme, life assurance, free parking, healthcare cash plan, Blue Light Discount Card, discounted meals and excellent training opportunities.  We also offer continuity of service from the NHS with respect to pension and holiday allowance

Closing Date for Applications: Monday, 17th November 2025

Bolton Hospice welcomes applications from all sections of the community, regardless of age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, marital status, or sexual orientation.  Any appointment will be made on merit alone.  Any offer of employment for this post will be subject to a satisfactory DBS check.  Bolton Hospice has a No Smoking Policy.

Are you a Facilities specialist wanting to save the planet? 

We are currently recruiting for a versatile Health, Safety and Facilities Manager to join our Infrastructure Services team, to cover maternity leave. 

As our Health, Safety and Facilities Manager you will provide efficient facilities management and Health & Safety services to and for Friends of the Earth’s offices, workspaces, staff and volunteers. 

We are looking for someone with experience of a broad range of facilities management across multiple sites and the ability to communicate effectively with people from a variety of backgrounds and with different needs.

Entry level Health and Safety qualification or working towards this is essential along with up-to-date knowledge of current legislation and experience of carrying out assessments. 

Key Skills and Attributes:  

• Practical experience of a broad range of facilities work, including Hard and Soft Facilities matters across multiple sites. 

• Management of third parties’ contractors hired to complete facilities tasks, using method statements, risk assessments and a permit to work scheme. 

• Proven experience of improving supplier value through contract review, market research and contract negotiation 

• Entry level Health and Safety qualification (IOSH Managing Safely Certificate or similar) and working towards NEBOSH qualification, with up-to-date knowledge of current legislation and experience of carrying out Risk Assessments, DSE Assessments, etc. 

• Experience of communicating effectively and building strong relationships with people from a variety of backgrounds and with different needs, both individually and in groups, and working with sometimes challenging clients. 

• Ability to safely perform equipment installation/elementary repair work and manage/assist in the movement of office apparatus. 

• Lead and manage projects and provide training to staff within a facilities context. 

Special working conditions  

• This role is a key holder for our offices, and the holder must be prepared to be on call in the event of an emergency. 

• There will be the occasional need for travel within the UK, with the requirement to stay away from home overnight on occasions. 

The team:  

Working closely with and managing the Facilities Assistant, you will ensure Friends of the Earth meets the required Health and Safety standards. You will be part of our vital Infrastructure team, sitting within the Finance and Operations Directorate.

The Infrastructure team is responsible for the physical and virtual platform we use to do our work, from physical premises to our network, servers and Service Desk for support issues.

For more information, please read the job description.

Closing date: Monday 10th November (23:59) 

Hours: Full time (30 hours over 4 days) 

Location: London, based in our London office at least two days per week 

Please note we only accept applications via the Friends of the Earth Application System. 

We offer a competitive range of benefits, good work/life balance including a 4-day working week with no loss of pay, excellent learning and development opportunities and a vibrant organisational culture.  

Our staff body is currently under-representative of People of Colour, LGBTQIA+ people and people with long term conditions or impairments. We are committed to eroding these historic barriers, so as to create a movement in which people from all walks of life see themselves in, and so we particularly encourage you to apply if you belong to one of these groups or sit at multiple intersections of disadvantage. We are committed to the Disability Confident standard and will guarantee an interview to any candidates who declare a disability and who meet the essential criteria for the role. 

Friends of the Earth staff who publicly represent Friends of the Earth (including all campaigners) are not allowed to also represent a political party. This is to ensure that there can be no confusion in the minds of the public about Friends of the Earth's party-political independence. Affected staff should also seek permission from the Senior Management Team if they wish to hold a non-public facing official role in a political party. If this is an issue, please do raise this with us as soon as possible. 

Friends of the Earth is an international community dedicated to protecting the natural world and the wellbeing of everyone in it. We lead campaigns, provide resources and information, and drive real solutions to the environmental problems facing us all.  

Job Title: Business Operations Manager

Reporting to: Head of Operations

Contract: Full time / Permanent

Closing date:  23:59pm, Sunday 16th of November 2025

1st round Interviews: Wednesday 26th & 27th of November (online). 

Final stage interviews: First week of December (in-person)

Whitechapel, London with hybrid working (1-2 days per week in office)

At B Lab UK, we help businesses to meet exemplary standards and show the way forward for the whole planet. Naturally, how we run our own operations is absolutely key. That’s where you come in as our Business Operations Manager.

As Business Operations Manager, you will manage the delivery of our annual organisational planning and reporting, which is crucial as we continue to set ourselves ambitious targets. You’ll empower and enable colleagues to perform at their best through streamlined business operations, effective ways of working, and clear and consistent systems and practices. We believe you’ll bring your own unique take on where we can continue to enhance our operations.

B Lab UK is part of the global B Corp movement, with the mission to inspire and enable people to use business as a force for good. Certified B Corps seek to redefine success in business by putting social and environmental impact on a par with profit. There are now over 10,000 B Corps spanning 102 countries and 160+ sectors, with many well-known brands including Patagonia, The Guardian, Giff Gaff and Divine Chocolate. 2,500 of those businesses are in the UK. 

As Business Operations Manager, you’ll play a critical role in enhancing, embedding and embodying organisational and operational effectiveness.

• Manage the delivery of our annual organisational business planning process, supporting the Head of Operations and partnering with our leadership team, Heads of department and managers to ensure the planning cycle runs smoothly.

• Embed a structured approach to reporting and monitoring.

• Optimise internal knowledge management systems and communication channels to drive clear, effective and consistent internal communication.

• Facilitate access to robust and clean operational data in order to enable data-driven decisions.

• Advise and guide a programme of measuring ourselves against the B Corp Standards. 

• Line manage a small team, providing coaching support to enable growth and development.

Please refer to the job description attached to this advert for full requirements for this role.

The kind of things we’re looking for…

We understand that some candidates hesitate to apply unless they meet 100% of the criteria. However, we strongly encourage you to apply if you meet some of the key criteria below.

• Expertise in successfully coordinating the delivery of organisational planning processes, including business planning and reporting cycles.

• Ability to line manage a small team, with an inclusive, coaching approach that will upskill others, build trust and bring out the best in everyone. 

• Ability to implement reporting and tracking systems to monitor progress against objectives and ensure accountability.

• Ability to advise on internal knowledge management and operational data, in order to drive business decisions, improve performance and raise the bar across the organisation.

• Good understanding of organisational compliance and the ethical use of data.

• Strong communication skills, with an eagerness to collaborate, provide clear, accessible guidance and advice – and go further together.

• Commitment to bringing ambition, integrity, professionalism and balance to your work – as well as to the principles of justice, equity, diversity and inclusion. 

• Proactive problem-solving, with the ability to plan for risks but choose courage over comfort.

• Ability to learn our digital platforms (familiarity with G-Suite, Slack and Asana helpful).

• Passion about sustainability – especially how business can be a force for good.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK (we are not able to provide visa sponsorship).

B Lab believes an equitable and inclusive work environment and a diverse, empowered team are key to achieving our mission. We’re not looking for candidates who are “culture fits.” We’re looking for candidates who can expand our culture and challenge business as usual. We strive to foster an environment where all staff can bring themselves to work by their own definition, and we strive to provide all candidates with an equitable and accessible recruitment process.

BACCH Education and Training Administrator
£31,531 pa pro rata at 21 hours (£18,918 pa) plus excellent benefits
London WC1X and home-based
21 hours per week
Fixed-term (3 years, with potential extension)

The BACCH Education and Training Administrator is a newly created role supporting the British Association for Community Child Health (BACCH), a specialty group of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health. This role will take the lead on setting up and delivering educational courses and events for clinicians working in Community Child Health, including webinars, regional events, and the BACCH Annual Scientific Meeting.

Reporting to the BACCH Executive Officer, you will coordinate the development of a structured education and training offer, manage logistics for online and in-person courses, and support initiatives such as trainee-led learning and paid short courses. You will also support BACCH’s six affiliated specialist groups with administrative and event coordination as needed.

The role requires a highly organised and self-motivated individual with experience in event planning, digital platforms, and administrative systems. You’ll also maintain contact databases, filing systems, and internal procedures, while providing occasional cover for the wider team.

The ideal candidate will have experience supporting educational events or working in professional membership organisations, along with strong communication, planning and IT skills. A background in healthcare, training, or children’s services and knowledge of website or budget management is desirable

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

The BACCH is the organisation for paediatricians and other professions working in community child health. BACCH is a membership organisation that represents doctors and other professionals working in paediatrics and child health in the community. It is a specialty group of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health.

The RCPCH sets and maintains standards for the education and training of all doctors working in paediatrics and child health in the UK. We advocate on child health issues at home and internationally. Additionally, through a variety of activities, the College influences the quality of medical practice for children in hospital and in the community. 

The RCPCH has more than 25,000 members and fellows and employs around 200 staff, most of whom work in our London office in Holborn. We have a Devolved Nations team operating from Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. Our College values: Include, Influence, Innovate and Inspire, are important to us. These values ensure we bring out the best in each other, strive forward together to make the College a positive and dynamic place to work. 

The RCPCH champions Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. Our workplace is inclusive, offering a supportive environment where staff can thrive. The College is keen to accept applications from people with protected characteristics. We believe that our staff should represent all of the diverse communities we serve. Join us to help realise our vision of a world where every child is healthy and well. 

The College operates a flexible and modern working policy, whereby our colleagues work in the office for a minimum of 40% over a 4 week cycle and the remainder from home. 

The RCPCH is committed to safeguarding the children, young people and adults it has contact with in the exercise of its functions and responsibilities. The RCPCH expects all staff to share this commitment – we place a high priority on ensuring only those who do so are recruited to work for us. 

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records.

Closing date: 30 November 2025.

We are looking for an entusiastic, motivational team leader.

As an Income Generation Team Leader, you will head up one of the most successful local Hospice lotteries in the country, managing manage a small team of dedicated lottery fundraisers and administrators who together, deliver a lottery that generates over £500,000 every year, to support the vital work of our hospice.

If you have a background in management, income generation, lottery membership or charity fundraising, then we would love to hear from you.

At St Michael’s Hospice (Hastings and Rother) we offer a friendly, team orientated work environment – a good pension scheme with the option to continue any existing NHS pension scheme membership, an Employee Assistance Programme (Benenden Healthcare), up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, subsidised employee meals and free refreshments, free parking, supportive supervision along with a proactive Education Department to support with your development. Hospice employees also qualify for a Blue Light Card with access to a huge array of discounts.

To apply for this position please go to the Job Opportunites page of the St Michael's Hospice website and complete the downloadable application form (please note that CVs will not be accepted unless candidates are unable to complete the application form due to a disability, in which case please contact the St Michael's Hospice HR Team.

The closing date is 23rd November 2025 and Interviews will be in the afternoon of 2nd December 2025.

Position: Reception Administrator

Salary: Real Living Wage - £12.60 per hour

Hours: 15 hours p/w and 20 hours p/w contract, flexible and possible job share

Days of work: Mon – Fri 10am-4pm

Contract Type: Permanent

Location: Snowdrop Project Offices, Castle Green, 7 Castle Street, Sheffield, S3 8LT

Benefits:

• 4% Pension contribution 

• 6.6 weeks annual leave entitlement (25+8 Bank Holidays), with additional days with 2+ years of service 

• Enhanced sickness pay 

• Employee Life Cover 

• Monthly independent therapeutic supervision 

• Take your birthday off 

• Salary sacrifice schemes- Holidays, Cycle to Work 

 Reporting to: Facilities Manager

Direct reports: None

Collaborating with: Receptionist/Administrator

Closing date: Monday, 10th November 2025 5pm 

Interview dates: Interviews will be conducted W/C 17th November

Start date: As soon as possible late November/early December 2025

Be part of something life-changing.  

At Snowdrop Project, we support survivors of modern slavery to recover from their pasts and rebuild their futures. We were the first UK charity to offer long-term, community-based support for survivors—and today, we continue to lead the way in trauma-informed care, advocacy, and reintegration.  

Now, we are looking for a warm, adaptable Receptionist Administrator who can confidently handle a wide variety of tasks while being the welcoming face of the charity. 

What we do:  

We support survivors through personalised, one-to-one help from our amazing team of trained staff, volunteer caseworkers, and counsellors. We also connect people to local services, support networks, and community programmes, depending on what they need.  

Our team helps turn houses into homes by decorating, painting, and finding essential furniture for those moving into council-provided housing.  

We also share our knowledge through training and workshops with other charities, businesses, and organisations working in this field—helping to build a better understanding of trafficking and how to support survivors well.  

To keep our work going, we raise money through events, donations, and sponsorships. We also contribute to national research and working groups so that survivors’ voices are heard and included in future policies and practices.  

By joining our team, you’ll be part of a kind, passionate, and forward-thinking organisation making a real difference in people’s lives.  

About the Role: 

We’re looking for someone who is warm, approachable, and highly organised — someone who enjoys being the first point of contact and can represent the charity with professionalism and compassion.

The ideal candidate will be comfortable juggling a wide variety of tasks, staying calm under pressure, and adapting quickly to shifting priorities.

They’ll have excellent communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Most importantly, they’ll be someone who takes pride in supporting others and shares our commitment to making a positive difference. 

What You’ll Be Doing:

This role is responsible for welcoming staff, clients, volunteers, tenants and visitors to Snowdrop by creating a safe and welcoming environment and supporting the wider team with administrative tasks. 

Reception Duties:  

This role is responsible for creating and maintaining a welcoming, safe and friendly atmosphere for service users, visitors, volunteers and staff members. This role is responsible for maintaining front of house, welcoming visitors, clients and guests, answering enquiries over the phone, via email and in person. 

Facilities Duties 

Liaising with Facilities Manager and supporting with facilities duties such as scheduling and supporting with internal and external room bookings, coordinating scheduled works and ensuring access for maintenance and external contractors as required. 

Administrative Duties:  

This person will play a key role in administering certain financial duties and assisting the Head of Finance and Resource with their reporting duties, keeping the organisation running in a smooth and efficient manner. 

Support the Wider Snowdrop Team:  

To work with the team to coordinate excellent service delivery and support for volunteers and service users in line with the Mission, Vision and Values of the Snowdrop Project. This can include participating in team meetings, away days and supporting and promoting internal activities, creating content for internal and external activities as required. 

Why Join Us? 

• Be part of a pioneering, survivor-focused charity making a real impact 

• Work in a supportive, inclusive and values-led organization 

• Have the freedom to bring your ideas to life and take ownership of your work 

• Join a team that celebrates progress, values growth, and genuinely cares 

• Receive a number of benefits including your birthday off and monthly therapeutic sessions 

Please see the Job Description document for full details and the Person Specification 

We welcome every applicant and strive to create and promote inclusive teams. We celebrate difference and encourage everyone to join us, and to be themselves at work. 

Please note- we will not be working with recuiters for this post.

The role

We are seeking a proactive and technically skilled IT Systems Administrator.

As the IT System Administrator, you will be responsible for the development, administration and optimisation of Cruse’s Microsoft 365 environment and wider IT cloud infrastructure.

Working closely with the Head of IT, and the wider Digital Services team of 5 staff, you will ensure our systems are secure, reliable, and aligned with the needs of our staff and volunteers.

Cruse operates a cloud IT infrastructure providing IT services to staff and volunteers based across the UK and Northern Ireland. Microsoft 365 is the main IT service, but there will also be other IT systems you will need to become familiar with in this role.

Cruse makes use of a managed services IT support provider and numerous application and service provider support teams; you will be required to work with these teams making sure our issues are resolved quickly and with minimum disruption.

As part of your role, you will be involved in BAU and project work and be comfortable with competing priorities and pressures.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone wanting to advance their technical skills and experience. Where they will have input into the development of the IT systems, working with an experienced and dedicated Head of IT and digital team, for a charity that is investing in its digital strategy and services.

How to apply

Your application must consist of a CV and covering letter, which outlines your suitability for the role with reference to the Job Description and Person Specification and should be no longer than two pages. 

The closing date for applications is Friday 7th November. We reserve the right to close the advert early, as interviews will be held as suitable candidates apply.

Please be advised that if you do not hear from us by 24th November, unfortunately on this occasion you have not been shortlisted.

Cruse welcomes and encourages applications from all protected groups as defined by the Equality Act 2010. Appointment will be made on merit.

Criminal Record Checks

All staff are required to complete a Criminal Record check. Staff working directly with clients will be required to complete an enhanced check. We comply with the relevant codes of practice, and they can be viewed online: 

· Applicants in England and Wales: DBS Code of Practice

· Applicants in Northern Ireland: AccessNI Code of Practice

Previous convictions will not prevent full consideration of your application to work with Cruse. Our Recruitment of Ex-offenders' Policy & Handling Criminal Record Check Data Policy are available on request by email.

We comply with all relevant data protection legislation and process your data fairly.   

Head of Developing Philanthropy

We are looking for a passionate and strategic Head of Developing Philanthropy to join the Environmental Funders Network (EFN) in this remote working role.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key part in growing environmental philanthropy across the UK and to help inspire funders to support causes that sustain a thriving planet.

Position: Head of Developing Philanthropy
Location: Home-based (within 90 minutes of London by train)
Salary: £60,000 per annum, pro rata
Hours: Full time (nb. 80% FTE or flexible working considered for the right candidate)
Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: 11:59pm on Sunday 23rd November 2025

The Role

Working closely with EFN’s Executive Director, you will lead on growing the amount of funding flowing to environmental causes from UK funders – including trusts, foundations, and high-net-worth individuals – by connecting and engaging with those not yet funding environmental causes at scale, and inspiring and supporting them to start giving or to give more.

You will form part of EFN’s Leadership Team, deputising for the Executive Director as needed, and will likely line manage a small team of 3–4 individuals.

You will:

• Revise and implement EFN’s Growing Environmental Philanthropy (GEP) strategy, working with the Executive Director, Board and GEP Advisory Group.
• Raise awareness of the need for environmental philanthropy through partnerships, events, communications and media opportunities.
• Identify and engage new funders and advisors through meetings, events, field trips and speaking engagements.
• Provide inspiration, advice, and practical resources for funders and advisors to start or expand their environmental giving.
• Support wider programme delivery, including the Big Give’s Earth Raise campaign and partnerships with organisations such as the Beacon Collaborative and Climate Lead.
• Contribute to fundraising for EFN’s GEP programme and support EFN’s financial sustainability.

About You

You’ll bring at least five years’ experience in fundraising or a related industry, with a proven track record of building and managing relationships with individual donors or high-net-worth clients. You’ll be a confident communicator and creative thinker with a strong commitment to environmental and social justice.

You will have:

• Strategic leadership skills, with experience managing and mentoring teams.
• Excellent relationship management and influencing skills, with confidence in public speaking and representing EFN at high-profile events.
• Experience developing and delivering inclusive, outcome-focused events and programmes.
• Strong organisational and planning skills, with the ability to prioritise a substantial workload and work independently.
• Solid IT skills, including CRM systems (preferably Salesforce) and virtual meeting platforms.

Desirable:

• Experience coordinating networks of funders or organisations.
• Understanding of the funding landscape within the environment or NGO sectors.
• Experience in fundraising and/or managing online resources or websites.

Benefits Include:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata)
• 7% employer pension contribution
• Flexible working options
• Learning and development opportunities
• Equipment and office allowance

About the Organisation
The Environmental Funders Network (EFN) works to transform environmental philanthropy in the UK by increasing funding levels, improving effectiveness and supporting those creating a thriving planet. EFN engages more than 1,000 funder participants and 1,800 fundraiser participants through research, collaboration and knowledge-sharing.

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

We’re looking for a super organised, efficient and supportive Operations Lead to make We Own It run smoothly so we can win public services for people not profit. This is a fast-paced role in a small team with a big mission!

You’ll lead on creating and maintaining effective systems and processes, and supporting the team on logistics so that everything runs like clockwork. You’ll also make sure we’re thanking the brilliant individual donors who fund 93% of our work. We’re looking for someone who has a track record of creating efficiency and order for themselves and other people - and can do so in a remote context! You'll need to be happy to carry out a variety of tasks and be flexible about your role.

This role is a crucial part of the We Own It team and central to increasing our impact. Part of a small, high performing team working mostly remotely and sometimes in London, you’ll need to be extremely self-motivated and able to work efficiently and autonomously.