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About the Role
We are seeking a charity professional with evaluation and impact experience, and skills to develop Lewisham Local’s business functions such as service delivery impact with a focus on impact measurements of infrastructure work, premises, and admin.
This is a newly built role to support the charity’s new ambitious three-year strategy.
Main Objectives
- Develop and deliver the charity’s Impact and Evaluation framework
- Ensure charity’s CRM Salesforce is used at every level of capturing data
Support, develop and manage Lewisham Local’s business functions such as Admin and Premises management
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Impact Measurement
- Working closely with the SMT and project leads to understand the depth of the work carried out by Lewisham Local and develop an impact and evaluation framework to measure the success of our work.
- Train and support colleagues to ensure the framework is embedded into our daily work measuring the change created as a result of the work carried out by Lewisham Local.
- Run a quarterly impact report for SMT and Board
- Introduce data capture protocols and training on using the charity's CRM Salesforce to ensure data is recorded and up to date
- Act as a champion for this across the team
Manage Admin function
- Manage the two (job share - 0.8 & 0.2 FTE) Admin officers who support the CEO, Board and take on the general office admin tasks
- Develop and improve Lewisham Local’s admin processes
Manage premises – support and training will be offered
- Manage a Premises Coordinator (0.6FTE) in safe running the Orchard Gardens Community Centre
- Support the CEO in developing premises strategy and future proposals
Together with SMT and the CEO manage Lewisham local’s fundraising function, reviewing and contributing to the grant applications.
Core Team Responsibilities
- Build and share knowledge and intelligence internally
- Build strong and effective local relationships across sectors
- Be a visible, active, positive and engaging presence within the community at local events, activities and meetings.
- Contribute and create regular communications content
- Champion the role of local giving, and the contribution of civil society in Lewisham
- Collect and process data, carry out monitoring and evaluation of our impact
- Help other team members at times of increased workload and/or specific events
- Contribute to office organisation and administration responsibilities to ensure the effective running of the organisation and staff presence at the office premises
- Manage volunteers to achieve the portfolio and charity’s aims and objectives
- Attend regular team meetings and supervision sessions as required
- Undertake training and development as required
- Contribute to writing grant applications for future projects and core work
This is not an exhaustive list of tasks, and you may be asked to undertake any other reasonable duties in connection with the role. Job descriptions are reviewed regularly and may be amended at any time in accordance with the needs of the organisation
Please see attached the full job description and person specification.
To apply, please send your CV and a supporting statement (maximum 2 side of A4 of each) outlining your relevant experience, motivation and suitability for the role.
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!
We are seeking to appoint a Finance Manager to take responsibility for the day-to-day financial management of the organisation and to ensure accurate, reliable and well-managed financial processes.
This is a key role working closely with the Chief Executive, with responsibility for maintaining strong financial control, producing clear financial information and supporting effective decision-making.
About the role
This is a hands-on role with responsibility for:
- Producing accurate management accounts and financial reports
- Monitoring financial performance and cashflow
- Managing payroll and ensuring compliance with statutory requirements
- Maintaining effective financial systems, including Xero and BrightPay
- Ensuring financial processes are efficient, accurate and well controlled
You will also play an important role in supporting Board reporting and ensuring the organisation meets its regulatory and financial responsibilities.
About you
We are looking for someone who:
- Has strong experience in a hands-on finance role
- Is confident producing management accounts and working with financial data
- Can interpret figures and provide clear, practical insight
- Is highly organised, accurate and able to work independently
- Has experience using accounting systems (ideally Xero) and payroll systems (ideally BrightPay)
Experience in a charity setting is welcome but not essential.
What this role offers
- A key role within a small and focused organisation
- Opportunity to work closely with the Chief Executive
- A role where you can take ownership and make a real impact on financial processes and reporting
Key details
- Part-time: 30 hours per week (ideally worked across 5 days)
- Salary: £35,217 per annum (full-time equivalent)
- Equivalent hourly rate: £18.06
How to apply
If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit a CV and a short supporting statement outlining your interest and suitability.
We reserve the right to close this role early if a suitable candidate is identified.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Full-time, 37.5 hours per week (excluding breaks)
Fixed term for 12 months in the first instance (subject to the successful completion of a 6-month probationary period)
We are recruiting to a brand-new role and are looking for an experienced, community-focused Programme Manager (Place) to lead Salford CVS’s Pride in Place activity in Pendleton and Peel Green. This is a key role focused on ensuring that strong, representative community voice, clear governance, and meaningful VCSE sector involvement are embedded from the outset.
Pride in Place is a national ten-year programme that places Neighbourhood Boards at the heart of local decision-making, with local authorities acting as the accountable body and communities expected to shape priorities and hold partners to account. In this model, Local Infrastructure Organisations (LIOs) like Salford CVS play an important enabling role - helping to connect local authorities with VCSE organisations, strengthening engagement, and ensuring a diverse range of community voices can participate fully.
As Programme Manager (Place), you will coordinate our work to support high-quality governance, inclusive engagement and strong local insight across both neighbourhoods.
A core part of your work will be ensuring that Pride in Place Neighbourhood Boards in Pendleton and Peel Green benefit from authentic, representative and evidence-driven community input. This includes leading the development of a community research programme, working in close partnership with VCSE organisations already active on the ground. Through these organisations, who often have trusted relationships with residents, established local networks and specialist knowledge of particular communities, you will lead on approaches that reach a wide range of voices, including those who are seldom heard. You will oversee our Trusted Voices and community researcher model, ensuring local people are recruited, supported and empowered to gather high-quality insight that reflects the diversity of each neighbourhood. This work will help create a rich, grounded understanding of community priorities, enabling transparent, accountable and well-informed decision-making across the programme.
The Programme Manager (Place) will bring clarity, organisation and coordination to this work. You will maintain oversight of our role within the wider programme, share insight with partners, identify gaps in engagement, and support the VCSE sector to participate meaningfully in Pride in Place structures and discussions.
This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about community-led change, place-based working, and strengthening the voice and influence of local people and VCSE organisations. You will be joining a programme at a formative stage, helping to shape how communities in Pendleton and Peel Green participate in long-term neighbourhood investment and decision-making.
Benefits
- 28 days’ holiday - rising to 30 days (after five years), plus Bank Holidays (pro rata for part-time)
- Enhanced company sick and maternity pay, subject to terms and conditions of service
- Pension scheme - with 7% employer contribution (and 1% mandatory employee contribution)
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Membership of the Hospital Saturday Fund via an employer subsidised scheme (optional and non-contractual)
- RHS family membership (optional and non-contractual)
- Development opportunities - we support and encourage our staff to progress in their careers (including formal training)
- A supportive working culture - we respect and support one another to do the best we can
If you would like to apply for the position of Programme Manager (Place), please submit your application on our website via the apply button.
Closing date: Noon on Monday 27th April 2026.
Interview date: Friday 8th May 2026.
We reserve the right to review applications before the closing date should we get sufficient applications.
Please note late applications will not be accepted.
We are looking for a Marketing Manager for a 12 month fixed term contract. The Young People’s Borough of Culture Marketing Manager will plan, manage and deliver the marketing and audience development campaigns for Hammersmith & Fulham’s Young People’s Borough of Culture programme.
The role will sit within the Lyric Hammersmith Theatre, who are taking responsibility for leading the Young People’s Borough of Culture programme on behalf of the Where Culture Connects H&F Cultural Compact. The lead partners for the programme are the Lyric, H&F Council and Earls Court Development Company, with the shared vision of implementing a new long-term model for young people, education and business sectors.
The role will oversee a discreet budget for promotion of programmes and events, which will span multiple disciplines, event types and locations across the borough. They will work closely with the Young People’s Borough of Culture working group and partner organisations to ensure audience targets are met, reaching a broad audience and ensuring the impact of the programme is appropriately highlighted.
Please download the job information pack below for full details of the post and how to apply.
‘‘The Lyric …it’s simply a theatre that thinks for itself.’’ A.A. Milne
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Operation Smile is an international medical charity specialising in cleft surgery and care for babies, children and adults. Since 1982, the organisation has transformed lives through safe surgery and comprehensive cleft care, while strengthening local health systems through training, education and partnerships
Operating in more than 30 countries, Operation Smile raises around $100m globally each year. Operation Smile UK (OSUK) plays a vital role within this international network as a fundraising office, working closely with Operation Smile Inc. to fund programmes and support medical volunteers delivering care around the world. The organisation is entering an exciting phase of development through its Operation 100 strategy, which focuses on strengthening surgical systems by supporting district hospitals closer to the communities they serve.
OSUK has an established and growing partnerships portfolio, including well-known brands and global partners, such as Superdrug, The Perfume Shop and Johnson & Johnson. With strong foundations already in place, there is significant opportunity to grow income further through both deepening existing relationships and unlocking new, high-value corporate partnerships.
OSUK is seeking a Partnerships Manager to play a pivotal role in its growth strategy, managing and expanding corporate partnerships while identifying and securing new business opportunities. You will drive strategy and delivery across corporate fundraising, and line manage the Partnerships Officer, who delivers community fundraising.
This is a highly strategic role with the opportunity to focus on high-value, relationship-led partnerships rather than transactional activity, supported by an experienced Director of Partnerships and strong organisational networks.
As Partnerships Manager, you will:
- Manage and grow a portfolio of established corporate partners, focusing on renewals, uplifts and long-term strategic development
- Develop and secure new corporate partnerships, building a strong and sustainable pipeline of prospects
- Deliver a balanced role with a mix of account management and new business development
- Lead on partnership campaigns, activations and engagement opportunities across the year
- Build relationships with UK-based and global partners, including high five-figure and sixfigure partnerships
- Create compelling, tailored partnership propositions aligned to Operation Smile’s programmes and impact
- Line manage a Partnerships Officer, who delivers community fundraising and oversees smaller partnerships
Essential skills and experience:
- Experience in corporate partnerships fundraising or business development
- Track record of securing and growing partnerships in the £50k–£100k+ range
- Experience managing and developing high-value relationships (five-figure to six-figure)
- Strong new business skills, including pipeline development, prospecting and closing deals
- Experience balancing account management with new business activity
- Ability to develop compelling proposals and partnership plans
- Strong relationship-building and influencing skills with corporate stakeholders
Desirable:
- Experience managing income streams of £300k+
- Line management experience or readiness to step into management
- Experience working across multiple sectors (e.g. healthcare, retail, brands)
- Experience working within an international or global organisation
Employee benefits include:
- 25 days per year (excluding bank holidays), plus discretionary office closure between Christmas and New Year, with 1-day additional holiday each year to a maximum of 30 days annual leave
- 6.1% employer pension contribution
- Enhanced maternity package (min. 24 months service)
- Employee Assistance Programme
To apply, please upload your CV, making sure it reflects the essential/desirable skills and experience outlined above. You can use the notes section to share any additional information. Suitable applicants will be contacted and given full support with the formal application process.
Contract: Permanent contract
Salary: £40,517-£47,377
Closing Date: 14th April 2026
Interviews will be held w/c: 20th April 2026
Centrepoint, the UK’s leading youth homelessness charity, is looking for a Supporter Care Manager to join our Fundraising Strategy & Operations Team based in London.
About us
We help vulnerable young people by giving them the practical and emotional support they need to find a job and live independently. Centrepoint provides homeless young people with accommodation, health support and life skills in order to get them back into education, training and employment. We want to end youth homelessness by 2037.
Together with our partners, we support over 16,000 young people each year.
About the role
The Fundraising Strategy & Operations Team deliver the Fundraising strategy and provide high quality operations to support the Fundraising Directorate. The team has a variety of different functions including Supporter Care, Strategic Liaison with Service teams, Compliance, Supporter Journeys and Communications as well as general administration. This role will be managing the Supporter Care team of three people.
About you
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience of working in a busy supporter care environment, working to tight deadlines
- Experience of writing donor correspondence and creating data capture guidance
- Proven experience of supporter care campaign management including creating clear processes and flow charts and managing, negotiating and liaising with suppliers.
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to plan and manage a variety of projects and activities to tight deadlines
- Excellent interpersonal skills, along with the ability to develop strong working relationships with external suppliers and internal departments
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to deliver presentations and produce written documents to a high standard
What you’ll be doing
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- Overseeing the Supporter Care team, leading and managing the vision of the team and ensuring that outstanding levels of service are provided to our supporters.
- Third party supplier management- point of contact for third party suppliers, advising on process from the Supporter Care prospective.
- Budget Management - managing the annual Supporter Care budget
- Contact Centre and Zendesk Management - providing proactive and responsive support to Fundraising teams to enhance fundraising efforts
Why join Centrepoint?
In return for your efforts you’ll receive a competitive salary, excellent training and development, and a host of staff benefits including:
- 25 days of annual leave per year, rising by one day per year to a maximum of 27 days
- Healthcare cash plan (Cover the costs of a wide range of medical treatment including Dental, Optical, Complementary and Alternative therapies).
- Private Medical insurance
- Income protection
- Employer pension contributions of 5%
- Access to Cycle 2 Work loan scheme
- An interest-free travel loan
At Centrepoint we challenge the discrimination within society that contributes to youth homelessness, and we are just as committed to fairness and equality within Centrepoint itself. We are passionate about ensuring all of our colleagues are made to feel included in the work we do and that we value the rich diversity within the organization.
We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications regardless of sex, gender, race, age, belief in any religion and none, gender identity, ethnic origin, class, sexuality, nationality, appearance, unrelated criminal activities, disability, responsibility for dependents, part time or shift workers, being HIV positive or living with AIDS, lived experience of homelessness or using young people’s services and any other matter which causes a person to be treated with injustice.
Centrepoint’s policy is to recruit, employ and promote people on the basis of their suitability for the work to be performed, and to this end, our aim is to ensure that all applicants, employees and volunteers receive equal treatment.
Our approach to applications
We recognise that candidates may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support their applications. While this is absolutely fine, all examples and statements included must be truthful, accurate and based on your own experience.
We’re keen to understand your individual skills, experience and motivations, so please ensure your application reflects your own voice.
Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to join our team as Supporter Care Manager click ‘Apply’ now!
As our Operations Manager, you will play a key role in building the strong foundations that enable Birthrights to deliver impactful work across the UK. Working closely with the CEO and wider team, you will oversee core organisational functions, from HR and governance to finance processes and digital systems, ensuring our internal structures support our mission to transform maternity care through a human rights lens.
We are looking for someone with experience managing organisational operations in a charity or values-led organisation. You will be highly organised, proactive and collaborative, with strong project management and problem-solving skills. A commitment to racial justice, equity and anti-oppressive practice is essential.
If you are passionate about building resilient organisations and supporting a movement for rights-based maternity care, we would love to hear from you.
Download the full job pack below for more details, including the job description, person specification and how to apply.
Apply for our Operations Manager role by: 12pm (noon) on 13th April.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Deliver hands-on advice, outreach, training and mentoring as part of a new countywide partnership programme.
This four-year role, funded by The National Lottery Community Fund, sits at the heart of the Small and Mighty (SaM) infrastructure support programme, delivered by a partnership of Community First Oxfordshire, OCVA, Oxford Community Action, Charity Mentors and Volunteer Link-Up, working directly with grassroots voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise groups. You’ll help organisations navigate challenges, build capacity and connect with others through outreach clinics, tailored training and collaborative spaces. Alongside staff within partner organisations and the existing CFO and OCVA team, you’ll play a key role in strengthening Oxfordshire’s community sector for the long term.
Job-share will be considered.
Community First Oxfordshire is a community development and placemaking charity, supporting Oxfordshire's people and places to work together and thrive
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Lightbox Gallery & Museum is entering an ambitious new phase as we prepare for our 20th anniversary in 2027. This role offers an exciting opportunity for an experienced and initiative-taking fundraiser to help shape the organisation’s future by developing new income streams and leading our anniversary campaign, Lightbox20.
You will take ownership of the campaign activity across the organisation - developing strategy, building relationships with donors and partners, and delivering income to agreed targets. At the same time, you will manage the practical detail that underpins successful fundraising, including stewardship and our CRM system.
Key priorities are developing and delivering the Big Give campaign this year, capital fundraising for the garden and our 20th anniversary Lightbox 20.
This role will suit someone who thrives in a small organisation, understands the unique challenges and opportunity this brings and who is self-motivated to build an ambitious campaign from the ground up. The successful appointee will combine strategic thinking with direct delivery, collaborating closely with the Director and Trustees to secure the next chapter of Lightbox Gallery’s success.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Deliver hands-on advice, outreach, training and mentoring as part of a countywide partnership programme.
This four-year role, funded by The National Lottery Community Fund, sits at the heart of the Small and Mighty (SaM) infrastructure support programme, delivered by a partnership of Community First Oxfordshire, OCVA, Oxford Community Action, Charity Mentors and Volunteer Link-Up, working directly with grassroots voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise groups. You’ll help organisations navigate challenges, build capacity and connect with others through outreach clinics, tailored training and collaborative spaces. Alongside staff within partner organisations and the existing CFO and OCVA teams, you’ll play a key role in strengthening Oxfordshire’s community sector for the long term.
Enabling a diverse voluntary and community sector to flourish in Oxfordshire.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Role overview
This newly created senior role strengthens The Young Foundation’s strategic business development function and supports income growth across the full range of our programmes and partnerships. The post will provide expertise in fundraising and procurement processes including approaches to philanthropic funders and investor circles as well as formal tendering, dealing with a range of funding modalities from research grants to commercial consultancy and trusts and foundations.
Key responsibilities
Business development and income growth
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Lead high‑value income generation processes, including building consortia, securing philanthropic funding, and delivering high quality formal tenders, coordinating inputs from across our delivery teams.
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Oversee the preparation of costed proposals and pitches for a diverse range of funders, including research councils, local authorities, commercial consultancy, and philanthropic trusts.
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Support the continued growth and impact of The Young Foundation’s external-facing activity, aligning business development with communications and policy work.
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Manage a robust pipeline, tracking opportunities and ensuring strategic alignment with organisational priorities.
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Develop budgets, pricing models, and partnership structures for commissioned work.
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Identify new funding and commissioning opportunities through horizon scanning, network engagement, and proactive outreach.
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Collaborate with senior colleagues to refine and grow thematic and programme areas.
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Support and advise colleagues across the organisation on approaches to business development including opportunity identification, competitive analysis, structuring meetings, building consortia and financial models.
Partnerships, networks and relationship management
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In collaboration with programme delivery leads, build and steward relationships with funders, commissioners, consortium partners and strategic collaborators.
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Lead account management for key partners to support long‑term growth and mutual value creation.
BD leadership, systems and strategy
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Create, improve and maintain appropriate BD systems, processes and tools, including pipelines, trackers and lessons‑learned approaches.
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Contribute to organisational strategy and planning and, in particular, to fundraising strategy and external affairs.
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Create and monitor BD metrics, reporting on feedback and recommending appropriate courses of action.
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Manage a repository of BD data and information, including track record, capacity statements, boilerplate bid sections, etc.
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Champion The Young Foundation’s values, ensuring inclusive, ethical and community‑centred practice.
Person specification
Prior experience – essential
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Substantial experience of leading/managing business development and income generation for a think tank or similar research/innovation led organisation.
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Track record of securing income across a range of relevant funders through both competitive tenders and proactive approaches.
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Strong commercial acumen.
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Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills.
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Understanding of UK government and non-government sectoral funding landscapes.
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Strong network in the UK community and/or social innovation sector.
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Commitment to equity and social justice.
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Demonstrated collaborative approach to team-working – able to work effectively with colleagues with a range of specialisms and to operate effectively in a remote-first organisation.
Prior experience - desirable
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Experience with the introduction of CRM software.
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Familiarity with creating and reporting on BD metrics at Senior Leadership Team and/or Board level.
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Experience of/interest in exploring the impact of AI in business development and fundraising.
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Familiarity and/or previous experience with The Young Foundation’s thematic areas (eg, community engagement, just transition, social innovation, young people, etc.).
How to apply
Please apply directly via CharityJob, ensuring you complete the application form.
As part of your application, please include a cover letter addressing the following questions:
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Where do you see the greatest business development opportunities for The Young Foundation over the next 24 months?
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In an increasingly competitive market, how would you seek to position The Young Foundation for opportunities, in light of the charity’s mission, purpose, vision and expertise?
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What is your approach to building and strengthening positive relationships to drive income growth?
The closing date for applications is 12pm on 20 April 2026
The selection process will involve an interview and a presentation task.
Interviews are expected to take place w/c 4 May 2026
As part of our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, we ask all applicants to complete our Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form.
This information is collected anonymously and will not form part of the selection process.
We have an exciting opportunity to join the National Lottery Awards For All England team. This is a permanent vacancy based within our Newcastle or Birmingham offices. You will be hybrid working between the office, home and community settings.
Awards For All provides funding for grassroots and community projects. Funding Managers are responsible for coordinating the whole lifecycle of our grant- making, placing communities at the heart of what we do.
As a Funding Manager you will have a team of Funding Officers to support and manage, ensuring high levels of performance. You will have excellent people management skills and be able to coach and motivate staff, creating a constructive, inclusive and positive culture.
You will have strong attention to detail as you will be responsible for the allocation of work, workload management, risk management, decision-making and quality assurance activities.
You will deliver excellent customer service and use feedback to improve what we do, whilst also drawing on your own learning and experience, ensuring our funding responds to the needs of those we serve.
Together with our other Funding Managers on the programme, you will report into the Head of Funding and work flexibly and collaboratively with peers across the organisation at various levels.
Interview Details:
Interview Date: Wednesday 6th May 2026
Format: Virtual
Location: Hybrid working from home and either Newcastle or Birmingham office
If you would like an informal conversation about the role specifically, please contact the recruitment team.
Any questions about the recruitment process, please email the recruitment team.
How to Apply
Upload your CV in Word format and write a supporting statement of up to 1000 words. We'll use the following criteria to score your application – so you should show how you meet them in your supporting statement.
Essential criteria
- Experience of driving a high-performance inclusive culture through an ability to coach, involve and empower people, with a particular emphasis on learning and development.
- Direct experience of line and performance management. Ability to set clear objectives and expectations, manage underperformance promptly and fairly and recognize good performance meaningfully and consistently.
- Ability to build and maintain excellent relationships with a range of stakeholders.
- Ability to lead through change, remaining flexible, adaptable and proactive. Ability to engage with ongoing transition and support the team to do the same.
- Demonstrates empathy, self-awareness and resilience, handling difficult conversations with sensitivity and managing own emotions and positive behaviour.
- Plans and prioritises work effectively, allocates resources responsibly and manages capacity ensuring the team works efficiently.
- Demonstrates a strong sense of personal and professional responsibility, fostering an environment of trust, respect and credibility.
Desirable criteria
- Demonstrates a deep understanding of the challenges and barriers the VCSE sector face.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Communities in the UK come in all shapes and sizes. National Lottery funding is for everyone – therefore, we are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and we work hard to ensure our funding reaches where it is needed.
We also believe our people should represent the communities, organisations and individuals we work with. That’s why The National Lottery Community Fund is committed to being an inclusive employer and a great place to work. We recognise and celebrate the fact that our people come from diverse backgrounds. We positively welcome applications from people from ethnic minority backgrounds, people with disabilities or longstanding health conditions, people who are LGBTQ+, and people from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds, as well as people of all ages.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we take a proactive approach in making reasonable adjustments, if needed, throughout the recruitment process and during employment. (This can be related to a physical and mental health condition.)
It starts with community.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Volunteer Centre Hackney is a thriving charity (annual income circa £1.1m, with 29 paid staff) providing volunteering infrastructure to the voluntary sector across the City of London and the London borough of Hackney. We support over 1500 residents a year to realise their skills and passions through volunteering and social action, and to share these for the benefit of others. We also provide volunteering resource, and advice and guidance on best practice in volunteer management, to hundreds of charities and community organisations.
Through our specialist programmes, our impact on the lives of residents is huge. We match volunteers to housebound residents to help them engage with communities and leave their homes; we provide long term personalised support to people with mental health conditions and learning disabilities to help them volunteer and find paid jobs; we support patients to deliver hundreds of their own activities and peer support groups at GP practices across City and Hackney; and in partnership with Public Health, we support over 250 Community Health Champions to share vital health messaging with their own diverse communities.
This is a hands-on and strategic role for an experienced fundraiser who thrives in a small to medium sized charity environment. You will have autonomy to develop a whole new fundraising strategy, utilising diverse fundraising methods, and building and developing new project ideas and partnerships. You will lead on income generation primarily through sourcing and applying to multiple trusts and foundations, but diversified by building new corporate partnerships, community campaigns and individual giving. You will build authentic relationships with funders and supporters, and together with VCH colleagues, will identify new programme models as ways to generate income. You will contribute to the development and production of compelling stories, evidence and marketing and build and maintain the infrastructure needed to track and achieve progress against annual income targets.
Post holders need to have excellent communication skills, to represent the charity in writing and in person. You must be enthusiastic, self-motivating and confident to work primarily alone, but also able to engage and collaborate with staff from across the organisation to share information and impact evidence to support your role. If you are successful in securing funding there will be the potential to recruit additional support, and for you to become the Head of Fundraising of a small team.
We’ve been inspiring, developing, and supporting communities since 1997. We’re here to help you make a difference as a volunteer.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Location: Hybrid working - Part London office-based and part home working. The post holder will work a minimum of one day a week in the office.
Salary: £47,925 per annum
Hours: 35 hours per week
Closing date: Tuesday 14 April 2026 at 10.00am
Interview date: w/c 20 April 2026
This is a permanent role.
Who we are looking for
Breakthrough T1D is the UK’s leading type 1 diabetes charity, dedicated to funding research, advocating for change, and supporting the T1D community. A year into our exciting rebrand from JDRF to Breakthrough T1D, we’re looking for a Senior IT Manager to help us build on this momentum.
Technology sits at the heart of how we deliver that mission—and we’re looking for a Senior IT Manager who can take us into our next chapter. You’ll have the autonomy to set direction, make decisions, and build an IT environment that’s robust, secure, and future‑ready.
A natural collaborator you’ll support cross organisational projects, taking the lead on all IT initiatives, alongside supporting staff to upskill across a range of IT packages.
This is the ideal role for someone who can see the big picture while happily keeping the day‑to‑day operations running smoothly.
Experience required
You’ll have previous experience of:
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Management of digital systems, in particular Microsoft 365
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Digital project management/rollout of digital systems
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Providing IT/digital support to multiple teams across an organisation
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Management and development of good relationships with external IT support services and suppliers
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Co-ordinating training for multiple teams, and mitigate against the risk of cyber attacks
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Involvement with management of digital systems (CRM, website)
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Cybersecurity systems and training
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Drafting IT policies/documentation
About Breakthrough T1D
Breakthrough T1D is the world’s leading charitable research funder into type 1 diabetes, improving lives until we find the cure. We are dedicated to our 400,000 strong type 1 community in the UK and work closely with our international affiliates across the world, including the US, Canada and Australia.
You will find a vibrant atmosphere and spirited team at Breakthrough T1D, always striving to make a difference to people living with type 1.
Employee benefits
As an employer we offer:
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Hybrid working arrangements
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Flexible working and will consider compressed hours
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Generous annual leave entitlement – 25 days per year plus bank holidays for full-time staff with leave increasing after three and five years’ service
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Health cash plan that allows you to claim for some treatments such as dental, optical and physiotherapy treatment
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Season ticket and cycle loan
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Pension scheme
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Family-friendly policies – maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave at enhanced rates
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Personalised training to suit your career aspirations and professional development
Breakthrough T1D is an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, disability, religious belief, sexual orientation or age.
Improving lives today and tomorrow by accelerating life-changing breakthroughs to treat, prevent, and, ultimately, cure T1D and its complications
Actively Interviewing
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!
Centre 404 is looking for an experienced and ambitious Fundraising & Engagement Manager to lead and grow our fundraising and engagement activity—helping us provide vital support to people with learning disabilities and their families.
You will oversee the development and delivery of innovative fundraising initiatives, donor stewardship, and engagement campaigns, ensuring sustainable growth and increased visibility for the organisation. As an expert in your field, you will work collaboratively across teams and with external partners, to champion Centre 404’s mission within local communities and beyond.
About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of Centre 404’s fundraising strategy and drive innovative approaches across individual giving, corporate partnerships, trusts and foundations, and community fundraising. You will play a key role in shaping our income generation, increasing our visibility, and maximising our impact.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead Fundraising Strategy - develop and deliver a dynamic fundraising strategy across multiple income streams. Identify new opportunities and drive year‑on‑year income growth.
- Engage & Inspire Supporters - build strong relationships with donors, corporate partners, and local communities. Create compelling fundraising campaigns, events, and cases for support. Nurture long‑term supporter loyalty, including legacy and in‑memory giving.
- Secure Grants & Manage Bids - research and secure funding from trusts and foundations. Monitor reporting requirements and maintain excellent funder relationships.
- Grow Community & Corporate Partnerships - network widely to raise Centre 404’s profile. Secure financial support, gifts in kind and employee engagement. Support individuals and teams to succeed in their own fundraising efforts.
- Strengthen Communications & Impact - work with the Communications Team to create engaging digital content and newsletters. Champion consistent, mission‑driven messaging across all platforms.
- Lead with Purpose - Embed a fundraising culture across the organisation. Implement a CRM system to manager data effectively. Contribute to organisational strategy as a member of the management team.
About You
- Substantial experience in fundraising from at least one of the following: trusts and foundations, corporates or individual giving.
- Substantial understanding of charity sector regulations, compliance requirements, and ethical fundraising standards.
- Knowledge of donor stewardship and supporter engagement strategies.
- A track record of achieving and exceeding fundraising targets.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to craft persuasive proposals and campaigns.
- Excellent project management, data monitoring, and CRM experience.
- A proactive, innovative mindset and a commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
Centre 404 is a warm, values‑driven organisation with a rich history of supporting people with learning disabilities for over 70 years. We are collaborative, ambitious, and committed to creating life‑changing impact for families across North London. We will provide a detailed induction and on-going training and support. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults at risk and we are looking to recruit people who share these values. All offers of employment are subject to a relevant DBS check, proof of eligibility to work in the UK and satisfactory references covering a five year period.
We are dedicated to providing a meaningful and rewarding work environment, as well as offering a range of perks and benefits for our staff to enjoy.
Centre 404 is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Charity ref number 299889
Please submit a CV along with a cover statement (either within the email itself or as an attachment) addressing the following: “Tell us more about why you are interested in this role and what you would bring to this post in terms of your knowledge, skills and experience”. Please ensure you refer to the job description and person specification in your statement and explain how you meet the criteria.
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