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We’re Hiring: Mass Participation Events Manager
UK (Remote) | Full-time | £35,000
Closing date: 9am Monday 1 December 2025
Cerebra is the national charity dedicated to improving the lives of children with neurological conditions and their families. We provide vital research, support, and practical solutions that empower families facing complex challenges.
With an annual income of £3 million, we have ambitious plans to double our income by 2027, ensuring we can extend our impact, reach more families, and drive real change. To achieve this, we are investing in fundraising innovation, income generating ventures, and strategic partnerships, alongside enhancing our brand to increase our national recognition.
Our work is underpinned by our values ensuring that everything we do aligns with our mission to create a better world for children with neurological conditions.
Job Title:
Mass Participation Events Manager
Department/Responsibility for:
Mass participation events and schools fundraising programmes
Gross income budget of £295k for 2026
Recruitment and line management of further members of the team
Reports To:
Corporate & Philanthropy Manager
Purpose of the Role:
This is an exciting opportunity to join an evolving and growing fundraising team with a new, ambitious strategy for income generation that the whole charity, senior management and Trustees are right behind.
The role itself is new as Cerebra looks to invest in and significantly grow and develop a new mass participation events programme (which includes schools fundraising products). You’ll work closely with the Director of Fundraising, Marketing and Communications who has a strong background in events and community fundraising.
You will lead the development of virtual/digital fundraising events, challenge/3rd party events, in-person owned events, DIY events and our relationships with schools. In time, you will build and foster relationships with other community organisations. You will be responsible for growing the team as the programme expands. Innovation and product development are key areas of work.
You will play key role in the Fundraising Marketing & Communications directorate and developing our fundraising, audience and supporter engagement strategy.
This is a challenging but well-supported role, where you can make a large, career-defining impact on Cerebra and the children and families that we serve.
Overall budgetary responsibility is approximately £295k of income for 2026, with considerable scope and ambition for improvement.
Key Areas of Responsibility:
1. New events programme
- Develop a multi-year events programme incorporating virtual/digital events, challenge/3rd party events, in-person own events and DIY.
- Project manage the delivery of the events in the programme to raise £295k in 2026.
- Develop multi-channel marketing plans for recruitment, focusing on key audiences.
- Develop multi-channel supporter journeys and top-class supporter experience to deepen engagement and increase income.
- Monitor, evaluate and report on income, expenditure, and supporter acquisition across the events programme and make decisions about where to invest time and resources, accordingly.
- Develop necessary assets, such as fundraising packs. Digital platforms, digital rewards and supporter groups.
- Work with the Corporate & Philanthropy Manager to offer events fundraising to corporate partners.
2. Innovation and product development
- Use data and insights to understand audiences and to innovate and develop new events from prototype and MVP onwards.
- Proactively research and identify opportunities to grow the portfolio, monitoring the market and sector trends and how they could be implemented at Cerebra.
- Constantly seek to iterate and improve events in all areas including marketing, supporter experience, delivery and fundraising.
- Create business cases and plans for each new event.
- Own and grow Cerebra’s own mass participation flagship event “Relay Your Way”.
3. Schools and community groups
- Develop a plan and products to engage schools with Cerebra fundraising.
- Work with the Marketing & Communications team to develop materials to support schools fundraising.
- Work with the Marketing & Communications and Contact Centre teams to recruit schools to take part in fundraising for Cerebra.
- Monitor and evaluate to scale successful schools fundraising products.
- Take learnings from schools fundraising to apply to other groups and organisations.
4. Culture & relationships
- Work to continue the development of a strong, person-centred, empathetic, supportive and inclusive culture at Cerebra.
- Build on excellent relationships between different teams and directorates for each teams’s and Cerebra’s overall strategic goals and objectives.
- Collaborate across departments to align partner activity with service delivery and communications.
- Contribute to strategic, organisational and cultural development.
- Champion innovation, growth mindset and learning from failure.
- Manage relationships with external stakeholders, partners and suppliers to ensure the best outcomes for Cerebra.
5. Budgeting, monitoring and forecasting
- Working with the team and Director of Fundraising, Marketing and Communications to set income and expenditure budgets for Events and Community.
- Monitoring and reporting on income and expenditure and KPIs throughout the year.
- Providing quarterly income and expenditure re-forecasts.
- Ensuring all relevant information is recorded in line with charity, fundraising and data legislation and best practice.
6. Line Management
- Carry out recruitment within the team in line with Cerebra’s practices and values.
- Provide effective, remote line management, support and performance management to direct reports to help them maximise their potential and effectiveness.
- Provide practical and person-centred coaching support to direct reports.
- Ensure there is a continual focus on learning and development and wellbeing.
We offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits, including 29 days holiday (plus bank holidays), pension match up to 6%, £300 home-working allowance, company sick pay, organisational membership of Fundraising Everywhere learning and development platform and the opportunity to work for a cause that truly matters.
To apply, send your CV and a short cover letter (max 800 words) outlining why you’re a great fit.
Interviews:
- Online (Teams): Week commencing 8th December 2025
Join us in creating a better world for children with neurological conditions. Let’s do something extraordinary—together.
We are an equal opportunities employer. If there is anything you need to support you to take part in an interview please let us know.
In line with our commitment to safeguarding, a full DBS check will be required of the successful candidate.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for a Community & Events Fundraiser to play a pivotal role in maximising event and supporter-led fundraising income.
You will develop and deliver growth strategies within your area of responsibility (across mass-participation events, virtual events & supporter-led fundraising) with support from the Head of Community and Events. You will also build great internal relationships with colleagues to enable delivery of the community & events programme.
What you'll do
- Devise marketing plans, strategies and KPIs for community and events fundraising.
- Create and deliver engaging multi-channel stewardship journeys, to maximise supporter lifetime value and experience.
- Researching and developing new campaigns, marketing propositions and creative ideas.
- Managing social media moderation for virtual challenge events.
- Providing excellent supporter stewardship to add value to the supporter relationship and maximise their fundraising efforts.
- Working collaboratively, briefing in requirements to teams such as social media, marketing and brand.
What you'll need
- Experience of working in a Fundraising role, preferably within Community and Events.
- Experience of motivating & inspiring supporters through excellent supporter stewardship to maximise fundraising efforts.
- Experience of managing mass participation events and associated platforms & processes.
- Experience of managing virtual challenge events, including moderation and associated platforms & processes.
- Great sector knowledge and insight to bring fresh ideas and approaches to the team.
- Strong digital skills and a sound understanding of agile values & principles.
- A criminal record check / DBS disclosure (if offered the position).
What you'll get
- Home-based working with flexible hours.
- 25 days holiday - plus an additional 3 days at Christmas (& bank holidays).
- Pension (5.5% employer contribution).
- Healthcare Cashplan.
- Annual performance-based salary increase.
- Employee Assistance & Wellbeing Programmes.
What we do
The National Deaf Children's Society are the leading charity for deaf children. We give expert support on childhood deafness, raise awareness and campaign for deaf children's rights, so they have the same opportunities as everyone else.
Disability Confidence
We are a Disability Confident Employer and committed to offering interviews to candidates who request to be considered under the disability confident scheme and meet the minimum requirements of the person specification. Please contact us at [email protected] with any accessibility or reasonable adjustment enquiries.
The National Deaf Children’s Society is a registered charity in England and Wales no. 1016532 and in Scotland no. SC040779.
Insights and Impact Manager £41,738
The Role
Are you passionate about putting girls' voices at the heart of programme design? We're looking for a collaborative and data-informed Insights and Impact Manager to bring research, evidence and learning into our work at GFS. You'll design and lead monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL) across all programmes, build systems to gather insight from girls and young women, and ensure their experiences directly shape our delivery and strategy.
About Girls Friendly Society
Established in 1875, GFS is one of the oldest UK registered charities working to support girls and young women. We believe in challenging gender inequality by empowering girls and young women. We achieve this by providing groups and opportunities for girls and young women to build friendships, gain confidence, and learn that they are unstoppable. We deliver a programme of activities designed to develop socio-emotional skills such as confidence, self-esteem, emotional wellbeing, and resilience, and recruit and train women volunteers to run those activities in a space designed for girls and young women. We prioritise working in areas of disadvantage.
Why Join Us?
At GFS, we believe in creating a supportive and inclusive work environment where our team can thrive. As part of our organisation, you'll enjoy:
- 25 days annual leave (pro rata), plus bank holidays
- Long service leave after two years
- GFS Pension Scheme with 7.5% employer contribution
- We embrace flexible working and support our employees to work in ways that suit their individual circumstances and responsibilities.
- 24-hour access to Employee Assistance Programme
- Season ticket loan
- Annual EDI Learning Days
- Study time to support your professional development
Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
GFS is committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those from marginalised communities including Black, Asian and minoritised ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ individuals, disabled people, and those from underrepresented groups.
As part of our commitment to equitable recruitment, we guarantee interviews for candidates from marginalised communities who meet the essential criteria for the role. We are also committed to making reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and in the workplace. If you require any adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure an accessible and inclusive process.
Key Dates
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Closing Date: Noon, Thursday 20th November 2025
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Interviews: Thursday 4th December 2025 and Friday 5th December
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Please note: We are currently recruiting for two separate roles - Project Manager and Administrator. However, we welcome applicants who may wish to apply for both roles combined as a full-time position. These roles are usually carried out by one person, with a combined salary of up to £34,000. If you wish to apply for both roles, please complete only one application and clearly state at the top of your personal statement that you are applying for the full time combined role.
About the Role
Working alongside the Managing Director, you will play a key role in supporting the day to day running of the BDD Foundation while leading on key projects during this three month cover period. The primary focus of this role will be to oversee and manage the Overcoming BDD Programme (OBP), ensuring effective delivery, volunteer support and supervision, and a high quality, compassionate experience for all participants.
In addition to the Overcoming BDD Programme, you will provide project management support across other core initiatives, including the Schools Project, Conference planning, and any additional projects that form part of the charity’s priorities during this period. You will work collaboratively with the team to maintain operational efficiency, uphold the charity’s values, and contribute to activities that extend our impact and support the BDD community.
This role also involves HR responsibilities, including overseeing the full employee life cycle of staff and volunteers, reviewing and updating charity policies, and managing any people or volunteer related queries or concerns. Knowledge and understanding of HR processes is desirable, but not essential - this can be discussed at interview or offer stage should it not already be part of your skillset.
This is a meaningful and rewarding opportunity for someone who is organised, values driven and keen to contribute to positive change for people living with Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD).
How to Apply
Please submit a CV and a personal statement (maximum 750 words) via CharityJob by 12pm midday on 3rd December 2025.
In your personal statement, please include:
- Why you are interested in the role
- Any connection you may have to BDD or passion for the cause
- The skills and qualities you would bring
- How your experience makes you suitable for this position
Interviews are due to take place on 11th and 12th December 2025
If applying for both the Project Manager and Administrator roles combined, please state this clearly at the top of your personal statement and submit only one application.
This role is open to UK based applicants only and subject to a DBS check.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Governance Manager (12-months maternity cover)
About the role
This is an exciting time to join Emmaus UK and provide maternity cover for our Governance Manager.
This standalone role is responsible for managing the operations of the board and committees of Emmaus UK, as well as for providing support to local boards at Emmaus communities across Great Britain as they look to develop their governance arrangements.
The postholder will manage the board of trustees, leading on recruitment, induction and compliance, ensuring meetings run smoothly and are minuted effectively. They will also work as company secretary, managing the smooth-running of the AGM, and ensuring returns are made to Companies House and the Charity Commission within appropriate timeframes.
The Governance Manager is responsible for monitoring the development of policies, tracking completion and working with managers to continuously improve policies in line with changing regulation.
The role will also involve extensive work with members of the Emmaus movement, through the performance of reviews of local governance of members, reporting back to local boards on areas to celebrate and actions to develop. They will also be responsible for developing Emmaus UK’s best practice toolkit for trustees to refer to in developing their local governance arrangements, and for liaising with the wider Emmaus movement through facilitation of the membership processes with Emmaus Europe and Emmaus International.
About Emmaus UK
We understand that a home is more than just a roof over your head; it’s somewhere to belong, where you feel part of a community, and that’s what Emmaus offers.
Emmaus is a unique, secular organisation supporting homeless and socially excluded people by providing a home, meaningful work opportunities and a sense of belonging.
There are currently over 30 Emmaus communities across the UK, stretching from Glasgow to Dover and Norfolk to South Wales, including three Emmaus groups working towards the development of services in their areas. Collectively the Emmaus federation supports more than 1,000 people with experience of homelessness.
Emmaus UK Governance
- Manage the board of trustees, leading on recruitment, delivering a comprehensive and appropriate induction, dealing with enquiries, maintaining declarations of interest, skills audit and eligibility forms and ensuring all details are up to date and accurate.
- Act as company secretary for Emmaus UK, leading on the preparation for and delivery of the Annual General Meeting, filing required returns, developing documents associated with membership, and ensuring the charity is compliant with relevant charity and company law.
Board and Committee Meetings
- Coordinate board meetings including organising venues, liaison with the relevant secretary and chairs in creating agendas, preparing and distributing papers and taking and circulating accurate minutes
- Oversee the smooth-running of committee meetings in conjunction with the admin team, including creation of the annual calendar.
- Ensure all follow up actions are coordinated, and ongoing rolling actions logs are maintained and appropriately shared with the Emmaus UK staff team.
Emmaus UK Governance Development
- Lead on governance projects within Emmaus UK, including but not limited to risk, policy management and internal governance reviews, reporting to the Board and subcommittees as appropriate.
- Provide governance advice and support to staff members on an ad hoc basis.
- Monitor all internal policies and procedures ensuring they are fit for purpose and kept under review by the relevant staff members.
Federation Governance
- Lead on reviews of members’ local governance arrangements, scheduling, undertaking analysis, reviewing documentation, collating responses from members and observations from Emmaus UK Senior Leadership Team members, and reporting to local boards on findings and Emmaus UK’s Audit & Risk Committee on emerging themes.
- Provide guidance for federation members on governance development through ad hoc advice, the production of governance toolkits and supporting resources.
- Facilitate the membership processes and requirements for Emmaus Europe and Emmaus International, supporting transitioning members and contributing to movement-wide events such as the World and Regional Assemblies, international visits and exchange programmes.
To apply
· To apply for the role, please complete our application form and equal opportunities monitoring form and email us, our Email address is in the application Pack by COP Wednesday 19th November 2025.
· Please ensure you download the job pack and refer to the job description and person specification when completing your application form.
· Those shortlisted will be invited to an interview conducted via Microsoft Teams on Wednesday 26th November or Friday 5th December 2025.
· If you would like to arrange an informal discussion about the role, please email us, the email address is in the Application Pack.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This exciting new role at the Green Party has been created to underpin the Party's work on equity, equality, diversity and inclusion. The EEDI & Culture Manager will act as an internal advisor and will aid the leadership in defining the Party's responsibilities in this area.
We are looking for someone with a high level of knowledge and experience relating to EEDI and culture. You will be familiar with relevant legislation and best practice. You will also have experience in leading development and change in organisations.
The EEDI & Culture Manager will be working with people across the organisation at all levels. This includes the leaders of the Party and governance bodies, employees and activists. They will have the opportunity to shape and influence the Green Party's approach to increasing diversity and help cultivate an inclusive, equal and equitable culture across the organisation.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are recruiting for a Philanthropy Manager to manage a portfolio of dedicated major donors who contribute significant funding to the charity, developing and implementing inspiring supporter journeys that encourage repeated/ increased support. The postholder will work within a committed and supportive team environment, working collaboratively to raise awareness of the charity’s services, initiating and building mutually beneficial and sustainable relationships to ensure long-term support.
About Life:
Life is a UK charity for vulnerable women and families facing unexpected pregnancy or pregnancy loss. Life’s aim is to provide housing, care and support to vulnerable pregnant women (typically aged 16-25) who are in crisis situations, such as those facing homelessness (or at risk of), escaping abuse or other traumatic circumstances. We offer supported housing, a helpline and counselling service, and other practical and emotional support. Our services are inclusive; non-judgemental; and client-centred.
Our Values:
All our work is underpinned by the following universal human values:
- Humanity – All people are special and equal.
- Solidarity – We’re with you and for you.
- Community – We’re better together.
- Charity – Doing good for one another.
- Common good – Building a better world.
About You
Reporting to the Head of Fundraising, the postholder will work closely with the Individual Giving Manager and other fundraising team members to identify major donor prospects, ensuring thorough research and engagement to cultivate relationships and solicit major gifts. The role will also involve interacting with senior church contacts such as Archbishops and diocesan representatives who have a history of support, so whilst the charity is non-religious and non-political, sensitivity within this jurisdiction will be required.
Information about the role:
For further information, please see the attached job description.
Salary: £36,000 – £40,000 FTE
Hours: 21 hours per week over 3 days
Location: Home-Based with frequent travel to supporter locations and occasional travel to Head Office (Leamington Spa)
Please note that this vacancy may close earlier than the advertised closing date if a suitable candidate is found.
Benefits:
At Life we are passionate about providing our employees with a supportive and engaging environment. As well as ongoing development and training, we offer our:
- Generous holiday allowance, starting at 25 days per year, plus 8 Bank Holidays (pro rata for part time hours)
- Birthday Leave (applicable after 1 years service)
- Extra annual leave for long term service
- Company Pension Scheme
- Signed member of the Menopause Workplace Pledge
Safeguarding and Equality:
Life is committed to protecting all staff, volunteers and service users from harm of any kind. Life expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct.
We are committed to ensuring diversity and equality within our organisation by encouraging applications from all backgrounds.
All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks. Life takes its obligation to protect the rights of children and vulnerable people very seriously; therefore, the successful candidate for this post will be also subject to extensive background checking, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS) which is paid for by the Charity.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Location: Home-based (occasional UK travel for team days or events)
Hours: Part-time, 24.5 hours per week (flexible pattern)
Salary: £32,975 per annum (£47,107 FTE) £218 home working allowance benefits
Contract: Fixed-term maternity cover until February 2027
A well-established national charity is seeking a Digital Fundraising Manager to lead its digital events and virtual fundraising programme during a 13-month maternity cover period. This is a part-time, fully home-based role within a supportive and collaborative team, offering the chance to make a real impact through online fundraising.
About the role
Reporting to the Head of Mass Participation and Community Engagement, you will manage a team of three and oversee a calendar of digital fundraising events that collectively generate around £2 million annually. You will drive innovation across the programme, deliver paid social media campaigns, and ensure exceptional supporter journeys that build long-term engagement.
This is both a strategic and hands-on role, balancing leadership, campaign planning, and optimisation of activity across Facebook, Instagram, X, and TikTok. You’ll also work closely with colleagues across marketing, data, and design to ensure digital fundraising activity aligns with wider organisational goals.
Key responsibilities
- Lead the delivery and development of the charity’s digital fundraising events programme.
- Manage and motivate a team of three, supporting their professional development.
- Plan and deliver paid social campaigns across multiple platforms, testing new approaches.
- Oversee project plans, budgets, and KPIs for all digital events.
- Ensure excellent supporter stewardship and behavioural supporter journeys.
- Build relationships with agencies and platform partners to enhance performance.
- Use data and insight to optimise campaigns and identify growth opportunities.
- Work collaboratively across teams to share learning and deliver integrated campaigns.
About you
We are looking for an experienced digital fundraiser with:
- Proven experience managing digital fundraising campaigns or events.
- Strong understanding of paid social advertising and digital supporter journeys.
- Experience managing staff and developing high-performing teams.
- Excellent project management and organisational skills.
- Analytical mindset with ability to use data for decision-making.
- Empathy, creativity, and sensitivity when engaging with supporters.
- Collaborative approach and confidence working remotely.
Benefits
- 28 days annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays
- Flexible, fully home-based working
- Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support
- Life assurance (3x salary)
- Cycle to Work Scheme and retail discounts
- Volunteering leave (2 days per year)
- Pension scheme and maternity/adoption pay benefits
How to apply
Please submit your CV to express your interest, and we will arrange a conversation about the role and how to formally apply.
Applications will be a short supporting statement (no more than 500 words) outlining your suitability for the role along with CV by Sunday 9 November 2025.
Interviews: Week commencing 25 November 2025 (held online).
Join a compassionate, mission-driven organisation leading the way in digital fundraising for a vital cause.
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.
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!
Senior Events Officer
35 hours per week, Monday to Friday 9am–5pm (some evenings and weekends)
Permanent
Hybrid working – home-based and in Alton, Hampshire (two days a week)
£30,000–£34,000 (depending on experience)
About the Role
Are you passionate about creating unforgettable experiences? As our Senior Events Officer, you’ll take the lead in planning and delivering a portfolio of high-profile fundraising events that inspire, engage and make a real difference for kidney patients. From overseeing event logistics and marketing to managing budgets and nurturing supporter relationships, you’ll ensure every event runs smoothly and every supporter feels valued.
You’ll also mentor and guide either our Event Officer or Fundraising Assistant, helping to build a high-performing team that shares your passion for delivering outstanding events.
If you thrive in a fast-paced, hands-on environment and love seeing your ideas come to life, this is the role for you.
Join an ambitious Fundraising team that has been growing non-legacy income 34% year-on-year since 2021
What You’ll Do
- Lead the planning, management, and delivery of a varied portfolio of fundraising and challenge events, for example: Cambridge Half Marathon | The Big Half | London Landmarks Half Marathon | Manchester Half Marathon | Virtual Challenges (Marathon May, October Dog Walk) | Great North Run | Cardiff Half Marathon | Do your own thing | plus other events as agreed
- Oversee event budgets, monitoring costs and ensuring financial targets are met.
- Line-manage, coach and support the Fundraising Assistant to ensure team success.
- Develop and implement marketing and recruitment strategies to maximise participation and income.
- Deliver exceptional supporter experiences, ensuring participants feel valued and inspired.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, agencies and partners.
- Ensure all events comply with health, safety, insurance and risk regulations.
- Evaluate event performance and produce insightful reports to drive continuous improvement.
- Collaborate with colleagues across fundraising and communications teams for integrated campaigns.
- Keep up-to-date with market trends, exploring new opportunities for the charity.
What You’ll Bring
- A minimum of two years’ experience in a fundraising or events role, with a proven ability to deliver successful events.
- Proven experience in organising challenge events, using creativity and strategy to maximise participation and revenue.
- Line management experience, coaching and inspiring colleagues to reach their potential.
- Excellent project management skills – you can juggle multiple events and deadlines with ease.
- A creative flair for spotting opportunities, developing ideas and executing them flawlessly.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills – you know how to build lasting relationships.
- A passionate, energetic, and self-motivated approach to delivering excellent supporter experiences.
- Experience managing budgets and suppliers to ensure smooth event delivery.
- An eye for detail and a knack for problem-solving, keeping events running seamlessly.
Desirable:
- Experience with Beacon or other fundraising databases.
- Knowledge of fundraising regulations and data protection.
- Understanding of long-term or chronic health conditions.
Why Join Us?
Kidney Care UK is at the forefront of supporting people affected by kidney disease. By joining our events team, you’ll play a key role in helping us engage with supporters, raise vital funds, and make a tangible impact on people’s lives. Plus, you’ll get to work in a supportive, friendly and flexible environment where your ideas and creativity are celebrated.
Employee Benefits:
Opportunities to take on an apprenticeship: Fundraiser (level 3) - apprenticeship training course
Employee assistance programme | Generous annual leave | Pension | Cycle2Work scheme | Flexible working | Retail discounts | Family leave | Health cash plan
We are the UK's leading kidney patient support charity



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you a detail-oriented and principled administrator who’s passionate about making sure things are done right and who wants to make a difference in the charity sector? We’re looking for a Governance Assistant to join our small Governance Team, helping to ensure our governance structures are clear, transparent, and effectively applied.
In this vital role, you’ll support our Board of Trustees, senior leadership, and volunteer committee members, providing high-quality administrative support across governance activities. From co-ordinating a busy portfolio of committees to maintaining compliance with charity and company law, you will work with the Governance Manager to help uphold the organisation’s commitment to accountability and ethical practice.
About us:
The British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP) is a charity and the lead organisation for Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) in the UK and Ireland. We are a growing organisation which aims to improve the mental health of people across the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland, through furthering research and good practice in CBT and related professions. We have more than 25,000 members across the UK, Ireland and overseas, and a growing staff team, who work remotely.
What you’ll do
- Co-ordinate and support committee meetings – collate papers, record minutes, and track actions.
- Help review and maintain governance documents, policies, and procedures.
- Support compliance with charity, company, and data protection regulations.
- Assist with AGM preparation and member engagement.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of governance processes and resources.
The role will be home-based with the requirement to travel approx. 1-3 days per month to UK and Ireland destinations to support in-person meetings and events as necessary.
About you
You’ll bring:
- Experience in governance or charity administration.
- Strong skills in minute-taking, document management, and use of MS365 applications including SharePoint and Teams.
- Excellent organisational and communication skills, with great attention to detail.
- A collaborative, ethical, and solution-focused approach to work.
This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your governance expertise and play a key role in supporting transparent, effective charity leadership.
What we offer:
• Flexitime scheme
• 30 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
• Voluntary healthcare cash plan, death-in-service benefit
• Company pension scheme
How to apply: Send an up-to-date CV with a cover letter of no more than two pages by 23:59 on Monday 1st December.
The cover letter should set out how you meet each of the criteria from the Person Specification that are marked as being tested via ‘Application’ (’A’), including those jointly tested by both Application and Interview (‘A/I’).
Online interviews for this role are planned to take place on 15th December 2025.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Overview
The Member Engagement Administrator will play a key role in supporting the eAA’s member engagement and event activities. This post will focus on increasing participation across the Association’s Special Interest Group (SIG) programme, supporting online and in-person events, and assisting in the delivery of the International Awards and International Conference.
The ideal candidate will be proactive, well-organised, and a confident communicator who enjoys working collaboratively with volunteers and external stakeholders. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who wants to contribute to a thriving membership organisation making a real impact in education and assessment innovation.
About the e-Assessment Association
The e-Assessment Association (eAA) is a not-for-profit membership organisation based in the UK that brings together everyone with an interest in digital assessment. Since 2008, the eAA has championed the adoption of technology-enhanced assessment across education, training, and professional learning.
The eAA’s mission is to:
- Provide professional support and facilitate discussion for people working in this field.
- Showcase and promote the positive contributions that technology makes to all forms of assessment.
- Develop and share good practice for both suppliers and consumers of e-Assessment technologies.
We are a small, friendly, and collaborative team with an active and growing global membership. There are always new and exciting projects in the pipeline, with some of our current including a rebrand and the launch of a brand-new website.
Key Responsibilities
Special Interest Group (SIG) Support:
- Manage the administration and coordination of the eAA’s Special Interest Groups.
- Support and prompt volunteer leads to ensure each SIG remains active and productive.
- Coordinate and schedule SIG meetings and online events, including setting up Cvent/ Zoom/Teams sessions and distributing materials.
- Assist with follow-up actions such as publishing content, circulating recordings, and gathering member feedback.
- Monitor engagement levels and prepare summary reports for the Operations Manager and Board.
Event Support (Online and In-person):
- Assist in the setup, promotion, and delivery of online events, including webinars, panel discussions, and SIG sessions.
- Manage speaker liaison, registration processes, and event logistics.
- Support the delivery of major eAA events including the International Conference (2026) and the International Awards Gala Dinner, including administrative coordination and event materials.
- Ensure a positive participant experience by handling communications and post-event follow-up.
Membership and Communications:
- Respond to member and volunteer enquiries in a timely and professional manner.
- Support the creation and distribution of newsletters, announcements, and updates about SIG and event activity.
- Contribute to website updates and online event listings (including management of our online ‘Events Calendar’).
General Administrative Support:
- Maintain accurate records and documentation in shared systems
- Support the wider team on projects or tasks as directed by the Operations Manager.
Collaboration and Teamwork:
- Work closely with internal teams, volunteers, and external partners.
- Attend in-person team meetings and support in-person at Association events (Time-Off-In-Lieu policy in operations for additional hours worked).
General:
- Maintain records, files, and documentation in an organised manner.
- Assist with special projects as required
- Other appropriate tasks and roles as delegated by the Operations Manager
- To undertake other duties which may, from time to time, be necessary to further the work of eAA.
Please note, there will be the occasional requirement (c. 6 times per year) to travel nationally (UK) for events and team meetings. These instances will include overnight stays. There may be future requirement for some international travel.
Qualifications
Essential Skills:
- At least 2 years’ experience in an administrative support role.
- Experience managing events (especially online events such as webinars or small conferences).
- Strong organisational and multitasking skills with high attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- ‘Tech-savvy’ with a willingness and ability to adapt to new technologies and programmes, including AI. Confident using digital tools such as Microsoft Office, Zoom/Teams, and social media platforms.
- Ability to work independently in a remote team environment.
Desirable Skills:
- Experience working in a membership organisation, charity, or non-profit setting.
- Familiar with CRM systems, preferably HubSpot.
- Familiar with content creation tools such as Canva.
- Experience using event platforms such as Cvent.
- Passion for education and technology, with a commitment to promoting the use of e-assessment.
Benefits
- Opportunity to work with a dedicated, friendly team, passionate about advancing e-assessment.
- Professional development and training opportunities.
Working Arrangements
- This is a remote, work-from-home position.
- Occasional travel within the UK will be required for team meetings and events (travel and accommodation expenses covered).
- A Time-Off-In-Lieu (TOIL) policy operates for additional hours worked.
Application process
The e-Assessment Association is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment.
Interested candidates should submit their CV and a cover letter detailing their relevant experience and explaining why they are a good fit for this role. Applicants should remove any personal information from their CV and covering letter (name, email address, photograph etc.). We also ask applicants to complete our equality and diversity monitoring form at the point of application.
Applications should be submitted online via our website. We do not accept applications by email. The closing date for this vacancy is Wednesday 26 November, 12:00-noon GMT. If you experience any issues in uploading your application, require this description in a different format, or have any questions about the role, please contact Adam Taylor, Operations Manager.
Interviews will be held online (Teams or Zoom) on Thursday 4 December. Shortlisted candidates will be set a task ahead of interviews, details for which will be communicated following shortlisting. Please note, it is not possible to schedule interviews for any other date than that stated above. Interviews will take place in normal business hours (09:00 – 17:00)
The e-Assessment Association (eAA) has a legal responsibility to ensure that all its employees have the legal right to live and work in the UK. Therefore, if you are made an offer of employment, this will be subject to the eAA verifying that you are eligible to work in the UK before you start work.
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Make a lasting impact for care workers across the UK.
Are you a creative multitasker who loves bringing ideas to life — from concept to delivery?
The Care Workers’ Charity is looking for a Marketing & Logistics Officer to help us deliver inspiring campaigns, impactful communications, and seamless events that celebrate and support the nation’s care workforce.
You’ll play a vital role in managing logistics for national events, creating engaging marketing content, and helping our small but mighty team reach more care workers and supporters than ever before.
What you’ll do:
✨ Support the planning and delivery of campaigns, conferences, and fundraising events — from idea to execution.
✨ Design and coordinate marketing materials, from leaflets and videos to digital content.
✨ Manage event logistics including travel, accommodation, collateral, and supplier coordination.
✨ Create social media posts, newsletters, and website content that engage and inspire.
✨ Use AI-powered tools (like Canva and ChatGPT) to boost creativity and efficiency.
✨ Keep our event and campaign calendars running smoothly with your organisational flair.
What we offer:
�� Remote-first working, with travel for events and meetings across England.
�� £27,000–£29,000 per year (depending on experience).
�� 25 days’ annual leave + bank holiday's, flexible working patterns, and wellbeing support.
❤️ A friendly, inclusive team making a real difference in social care.
If you’re organised, creative, and passionate about social impact, this is your chance to shine in a role where every day helps make care workers visible, valued, and supported.
Apply now and help power our mission at The Care Workers’ Charity!
We envision a world where care workers are recognised as skilled professionals who are valued, supported, respected and resourced to be in a strong po
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Challenge Events Fundraiser
30 hours / week
Actual salary: £22,471 / year
Remote home working, occasional travel.
About Us
The Fire Fighters Charity offers specialist, lifelong support for members of the UK fire services community empowering individuals to achieve mental, physical, and social wellbeing throughout their lives.
We are looking for a Challenge Events Fundraiser to join our national Regional Fundraising Team.
Arrangement of hours can be flexible and agreed with the successful candidate.
About the role
As a Challenge Events Fundraiser, you will support the Regional Fundraising Team to build a successful programme of challenge events that will raise funds and positively promote the Charity.
This role will focus on a portfolio of mass participation and challenge events, as well as supporting national campaigns and community events delivered by programme scheduling, resource management, event marketing, participant recruitment and stewardship, financial reporting, database management and event evaluation.
You will produce and maintain the events calendar, research and recommend new events and work with our Supporter Care team to ensure support materials are provided as appropriate. You will ensure event performance, supporter engagement and income are recorded tracked and fed back to the Fundraising team.
You will ensure events are marketed and celebrated via established charity platforms, and participant numbers and income are increased through promotion to new and previous supporters.
You will support participants through their journey, creating a memorable experience and positive impression of the charity, and will attend some events in person.
Previous experience of event planning, participant recruitment and sponsor stewardship would be an asset to the successful candidate, who will also need experience of working with a CRM database and be competent at interpreting financial information and reports.
This role is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
About you
You will need a good understanding of the events fundraising sector, it’s relevant law, procedures and techniques.
You will be able to demonstrate an ability to research, plan and support a programme of events on a national scale and prioritise your workload to meet deadlines and KPIs agreed with your line manager.
The Charity is an Equal Opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community. When recruiting our new team members, regardless of the role, we are looking for people who share our values to help us to achieve our strategic plan.
How to apply
Please submit a CV and covering letter via our online portal. If you require assistance, please contact us.
We reserve the right to close this role early should we receive a sufficient number of applications. Due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to contact applicants who are not shortlisted for interview. If you do not hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application was not successful this time.
We offer specialist, lifelong support for members of the UK fire services community, empowering individuals to live happier and healthier lives



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About Restless Development
Restless Development is a locally-led, globally connected network, independently registered and governed in nine countries (India, Nepal, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, Uganda, UK, USA, Zambia and Zimbabwe) bound together by our vision for youth power. We support the collective power of young leaders to create a better world. We run youth-led programmes to tackle the issues that young people care about the most.
We also run the Youth Collective – a growing network of over 5000 local youth civil society groups and organisations in 185 countries. We are committed to creating a network that walks the talk on power shifting, using the power shifting checklist, both internally and externally.
Our approach to safeguarding
Restless Development considers the welfare and protection of children, young people and vulnerable adults to be an organisational imperative with primacy over the success of programmes or strategic objectives. We recognise that safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility and we expect all of our staff, volunteers and partners to ensure we protect the communities in which we operate from harm and abide by our Safeguarding Policy.
More information about Restless Development:
- Restless Development Strategy
- Youth Collective
- Power Shifting Checklist
- We Are Restless Blog
About the Event
The Schools Triathlon is a fun, mass participation sporting event for 7–13 year olds. Its mission? To get more young people moving, having fun, and discovering the power of fundraising. In 2025, over 10,000 young people took part in 12 events, raising an incredible £1.5 million for Restless Development and local charities. Since it began, the Schools Triathlon has raised over £5 million—making it our flagship fundraising event.
About the Role
As the Fundraising Events Coordinator, you’ll play a key role in delivering the Schools Triathlon series. You’ll work closely with a wide range of stakeholders, including the Schools Triathlon Committee, event venues, local schools, participants, volunteers, and our event delivery partners.
You’ll take the lead on two to three Schools Triathlon events, managing all aspects of planning and delivery with the school and our third party event company. This includes delivering engaging school assemblies at local schools to inspire pupils to take part and fundraise for Restless Development.
Our volunteers are the heart of the Schools Triathlon and without them, these events simply couldn’t happen. This role will be crucial in recruiting, coordinating, and supporting volunteers before, during, and after each event.
With support from the Senior Fundraising Manager. You will:
- Develop and implement creative volunteer recruitment strategies.
- Build strong relationships with local community groups
- Manage volunteer communications, ensuring a positive and rewarding experience.
- Work closely with each of the host schools to support them with their student and staff volunteers
- Lead on the Duke of Edinburgh volunteer programme, working closely with host schools to expand and strengthen this initiative.
This is a varied and hands-on role, offering plenty of opportunities to develop your skills across different areas of events and volunteer management. You’ll need to be proactive, adaptable, and able to manage your time effectively while staying calm under pressure. Strong interpersonal skills are essential, as you’ll be working closely with a wide range of people.
If you’re passionate about delivering great events and recognise the vital role that volunteers play in their success, we’d love to hear from you.
Job title : Fundraising Events Coordinator.
Location :Home based - South West England
Salary : £31,000 gross per annum
Preferred start date: End of December / January 2026
Length of contract : Permanent
Visa requirement : Must have the right to work in the UK
Other requirements : Must have a full drivers licence and access to reliable and roadworthy vehicle. Will be expected to complete a DBS check.
Reports to : Senior Fundraising Manager
Expected travel : Travel to London for staff meetings and other areas in the UK. Evening and weekend work for which time off in lieu will be given. Expenses for travel and work outside working hours will be given according to our policy.
Key Responsibilities:
Schools Triathlon Events:
- Support the planning and delivery of Schools Triathlon events from start to finish.
- Work collaboratively with the wider Schools Triathlon team to ensure smooth logistics, communications, and event-day operations.
- Attend meetings with schools, venues, and third-party suppliers to coordinate event logistics.
- Build and maintain strong professional relationships with key stakeholders including schools, committees, and delivery partners.
- Deliver engaging school assemblies and fundraising workshops to inspire participation and fundraising.
- Manage the assembly tracker to ensure it is kept up to date, with relevant members of the team notified when new assemblies are booked in.
Volunteer Management
- Take ownership of the volunteer project plan for all Schools Triathlon events.
- Lead the recruitment of event volunteers and student volunteers across host schools.
- Build strong, positive relationships with volunteers, ensuring a high-quality and rewarding stewardship experience.
- Coordinate and support local volunteer groups to ensure each event is fully staffed.
- Work closely with the Senior Fundraising Manager and host schools to deliver and expand the Duke of Edinburgh volunteer programme.
- Identify creative ways to grow and strengthen the Schools Triathlon volunteer network.
- Manage the volunteer inbox, responding promptly and professionally to all enquiries.
Systems, Processes & Communications:
- Support the team with event communications, ensuring timely, accurate, and professional responses.
- Use DotDigital to deliver email communications to volunteers and event participants.
- Confidently use Excel to process data and maintain accurate records across internal and external databases.
- Log and manage data accurately in Eventrac (registration system) and Salesforce (CRM), including imports, new records, and regular data cleaning.
- Support the management of fundraising through JustGiving, ensuring all fundraising pages are correctly logged and tracked within the CRM.
Others
- Must attend the Schools Triathlons as needed across April, May and June and other occasional evening and weekend work, for which time off in lieu will be given.
- Support on wider charity initiatives as and when needed
- Many of the schools we have relationships with are not accessible by public transport, so it is vital you have access to a reliable roadworthy vehicle. All travel will be reimbursed in accordance with Restless Development’s travel policy.
- Undertake any other duties as requested by the Senior Fundraising Manager.
- Support the Senior Fundraising Manager with developing an individual giving process.
We are looking for people with the right competencies and skills for the role, and who demonstrate the personal qualities consistent with our Values.
Skills and Experience
Essential
- Experience in planning and delivering events, ideally within the charity, education, or community sector.
- Experience of working with volunteers or an understanding of what makes a positive volunteer experience.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage and inspire a wide range of audiences
- Proven ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders.
- Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and remain calm under pressure.
- Enthusiastic, personable, and confident when engaging and motivating others.
- Creative and proactive, able to take ideas from concept through to delivery.
- Strong IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Excel, and confident using digital tools for communication and data management.
- Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (essential for travel to event sites and schools).
- Good organisational skills, with the ability to help plan and support events and fundraising activities.
Desirables
- Experience in fundraising or supporting fundraising initiatives.
- Familiarity with CRM systems (e.g. Salesforce), event platforms (Eventrac, JustGiving), and email marketing tools (DotDigital).
- Experience delivering presentations or workshops, particularly with young people.
- A genuine belief in the mission and values of Restless Development, and a commitment to representing them through your work.
Restless Development is an Equal Opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. Restless Development will ensure that no applicant or staff member receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, marital status, social status, caste, race, ethnic origin, religious belief, age, HIV status, disability, or any other factor that cannot be shown to be relevant to performance.
What we do for you
Remuneration
We are proud to commit to a transparent global salary scale, ensuring a fair and comparable system of pay across all global locations. In addition to salary, we offer pension contributions and other benefits in accordance with the local Hub.
Values and Culture
At Restless Development, we’re proud that the strength and integrity of our Values has been recognised by staff, young people, donors and others who we work with. Beyond this, we have a culture of recognising and celebrating both our Values and our global achievements with monthly Values Champions and an annual Values Day.
Work-life Balance
It goes without saying that we work hard at Restless Development. We also recognise the importance of helping staff to maintain a positive work-life balance by offering:
- 24 days annual leave (in addition to public holidays and with an extra day of annual leave given for each full year of service, up to a maximum of 28 days).
- Birthday Leave
- Access to flexible working.
- Generous study leave, maternity, paternity or adoption leave, and other leave allowances.
Professional Development
Restless Development is proud to be an employer who recognises potential and invests in the development of its staff. We are committed to the professional development of our staff through:
- Empowering opportunities to work on significant projects which stretch and inspire staff – allowing them to develop on-the-job.
- Regular performance management.
- Training and development opportunities, including supporting our staff to identify mentors both within and outside of the agency.
- Quarterly Staff Workshops for all staff to give and receive agency updates, receive training, and socialise.
Travel and Medical Insurance
When travelling abroad with work, all staff will be covered by Restless Development's travel insurance. Any additional insurances/benefits will be shared with the successful applicant, and are dependent on the country of hire.
How to Apply
Please submit your CV and an expression of interest that provides tangible examples of how your skills, knowledge and experience will support your ability to perform the key priorities outlined in the above job description (using no more than 750 words)
Apply by Monday 24th November 2025. For more tips on how to apply visit our website here.
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Over the last four years, the current Head of Funding & Partnerships has secured over £10m from trusts, foundations and housing associations to help HACT deliver its charitable purpose. In the next three years, our objective is to increase this amount. We want to hear from you if you believe you can support HACT deliver on our ambition.
ROLE DESCRIPTION
The Head of Funding and Partnershipsis a key member of HACT’s Leadership Team and leads the organisation’s business development, tendering and fundraising function. As part of the management tier, the role is responsible for scaling HACT’s impact across and beyond the housing sector through innovative commercial approaches, strategic fundraising, and exceptional customer relationships.
This position combines fundraising expertise, partnership building, developing and maintaining high-value relationships with funders, partners, and clients, as well as market intelligence. It identifies new opportunities for R&D development, pipeline growth, product sales and tender submissions while managing core business development activities that support HACT’s strategy.
The Head of Funding and Partnerships creates and executes annual fundraising and commercial plans, fosters collaborative relationships across the organisation, and embodies HACT’s values through transparent, supportive leadership. From time to time, the role presents to the Trustee Board and provides strategic advice and leadership to the executive team.
JOB PURPOSE
To lead HACT's fundraising, tendering and business development function, delivering ambitious fundraising targets while providing strategic market insights that drive organisational growth and innovation.
Responsibilities
Strategic fundraising leadership
- Create and deliver a fundraising strategy aligned with HACT's business strategy and ambitious growth target, with annual and multi-year targets
- ·Identify new funding opportunities through market research, relationship building, and strategic intelligence
- Lead the development of high-quality tender responses and proposals
- Maintain a register of frameworks and procurement opportunities aligned to HACT’s strategic priorities
- Oversee the production of high-quality client proposals within agreed deadlines, ensuring compelling cases for support
Partnership building:
- Develop and maintain relationships with corporate sponsors, foundations, and other organisations to create mutually beneficial partnerships.
- Manage existing funder relationships to ensure satisfaction, retention, and growth of funding commitments
- Support cross-sector collaborations, innovation pilots and consortium funding bids.
Market intelligence & business development
- Contribute to organisational strategy development through participation in Leadership Team activities
- Proactively identify collaboration and innovation opportunities, supporting business growth and diversification
- Provide market insights that enable R&D development, supporting innovation and new service creation and market analysis to support pipeline growth in new markets and enhance existing product sales
- Collaborate with colleagues to identify emerging trends and opportunities in the housing and social value sectors
- Contribute to strategic decision-making through robust market intelligence and competitive analysis
Cross-functional collaboration
- Work closely with the Head of Communities and Projects to ensure project delivery meets funder expectations, leading on managing key grant funding relationships
- Work closely with the Head of Marketing to align fundraising and marketing strategies for maximum impact
- Work closely with the Head of Services to create proposals that maximise income opportunities
- Work closely with Head of Customer to identify commercial opportunities and enhance service delivery, using insights form Social Value Insight to strengthen funding propositions.
- Work with the Head of Business Functions to develop commercial pricing and funding models and ensure compliance with due diligence and funder requests.
- Support colleagues across the organisation by providing proposal support, market insights and funding intelligence
Team leadership & operational excellence
- Line manage and develop the Funding and Insights Officer, providing coaching, guidance, and performance management
- Develop and implement Service Level Agreements (SLAs) for proposals and grant applications to ensure consistency and quality
- Establish accessible, reliable management information systems to track performance and inform decision-making
- Ensure efficient processes and systems that support high-quality proposal development, tender submissions and relationship management
- Leverage AI tools and platforms to enhance business development processes
- Champion the adoption of AI-enabled solutions to improve productivity, personalise engagement strategies, and uncover new opportunities for innovation and collaboration.
Strategic leadership & culture
- Actively model HACT's values and behaviours by consistently demonstrating supportive, transparent and collaborative leadership
- Contribute to an inclusive and respectful organisational culture through positive leadership and team engagement
- Lead by example as a key member of HACT's Leadership Team, embodying our values across all internal and external relationships
- Champion cross-functional collaboration and knowledge sharing to maximise organisational effectiveness
REQUIRED SKILLS
Experience & skills
- Proven track record in senior fundraising roles, with demonstrated success in securing and managing significant grants from charitable foundations, government, and other funding bodies
- Demonstrated success in proposal writing, developing tenders and commercial bids
- Strong background in business development and market research, ideally within the charitable or public sector
- Experience in relationship management with high-value stakeholders and complex funding organisations
- Strong communication, influencing and project management capabilities
- Demonstrated ability to create and deliver strategic fundraising plans aligned with organisational objectives
- Strategic thinking ability combined with practical execution and attention to detail
- Resilience and adaptability in a dynamic funding environment.
- Knowledge of the social housing sector (desirable).
- Ability to identify and apply AI-driven tools to enhance business development activities and using AI to streamline workflows, personalise engagement strategies and uncover new growth opportunities.
Knowledge & understanding
- Deep understanding of the UK funding landscape, including charitable foundations, government funding streams, public procurement frameworks and social investment
- Knowledge of the housing sector, social value, or community development preferred
- Understanding of R&D funding mechanisms and innovation support programmes
- Familiarity with grant management processes and funder compliance requirements
- Knowledge of market research methodologies and competitive intelligence gathering
Personal qualities
- Exceptional relationship-building and networking skills with ability to engage stakeholders at all levels
- Strategic mindset with ability to identify opportunities and translate them into actionable plans
- Strong communication and influencing skills, both written and verbal
- Collaborative leadership style that embodies transparency, respect, and inclusivity
- Excellent project management and prioritisation skills with ability to manage multiple complex workstreams
- Resilience and adaptability in a dynamic funding environment
- Passion for HACT's mission and commitment to social impact in the housing sector
Technical competencies
- Proficiency in CRM systems and database management for relationship tracking (ideally HubSpot or Salesforce)
- Advanced skills in proposal writing, bid development, and presentation creation
- Experience with project management tools and budget management systems
- Understanding of due diligence processes and compliance requirements
- Knowledge of social impact measurement and evaluation frameworks
Desirable requirements
- Professional qualifications in fundraising (IoF membership) or business development
- Experience working in or with housing associations, local authorities, or social housing sector
- Knowledge of social value frameworks and impact investment principles
- Experience in managing EU or international funding programmes
- Understanding of research and development processes in policy or practice areas
JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Leads the successful delivery of strategic fundraising and business development projects, ensuring high-quality outputs, stakeholder engagement, and funder satisfaction.
- Secures project funding through strategic relationship-building, proposal development, and targeted fundraising activities.
- Develops and maintains accessible management information systems to support .
- Implements service level agreements (SLAs) for proposals to ensure consistent quality and timely delivery across grant applications and business development outputs.
- Builds new relationships with charitable funders while sustaining and growing existing partnerships to diversify income streams.
- Embeds HACT’s values through inclusive leadership, fostering a collaborative culture and modelling best practice across the organisation.
Employees are also expected to be flexible in undertaking the duties and responsibilities attached to their post and may be asked to perform other duties that are consistent with the grade, responsibilities, and typical scope of the role. Any additional tasks should remain appropriate to the nature of the post and not extend into unrelated functions or specialisms.
All employees are expected to work in accordance with the organisation’s values and behavioural standards, which include being supportive, transparent, respectful, kind, honest, and collaborative. This means fostering a culture of empathy, openness, integrity, and teamwork in all interactions, and contributing positively to the organisation’s mission and strategic objectives.
ABOUT HACT
Innovation. Collaboration. Insights.
It’s what we’ve always done.
As the charity of the social housing sector, these are the core values that have driven the transformation and development of housing providers for over 60 years.
We believe the provision of housing is about more than just bricks and mortar – it’s about enhancing peoples’ lives.
By partnering with organisations across the housing sector, we drive value for residents and communities through insight-led products and services which encourage innovation and foster collaboration.
This position is currently based remotely with the occasional day in the London office and travel to UK based events as required.
To apply for this role, please share your CV with a one-page cover letter setting out why this role appeals to you and how your skills and experiences meet the key skills points in the job description.
Interviews expected to take place on week commencing the 15th December.
To apply for this role, please share your CV with a one-page cover letter setting out why this role appeals to you and how your skills and experiences meet the key skills points in the job description.
Interviews expected to take place week commencing 15th December.
To support the social housing sector to unlock the full potential of its social purpose, for the benefit of residents & local communities
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