Partnership development executive jobs
With an ambitious plan to grow our income from Individual Giving, it's an exciting time to be joining Age International.
In this role, you will support the Direct Marketing Manager - Loyalty to manage the donor loyalty programme. You will develop and manage existing and new supporter communication programmes growing loyalty in our supporter base. The aim is to maximise the value of our long-term relationships with individual supporters.
This role is a varied one, with superb development opportunities. As part of a small team, you will be responsible for the print-based communications we send to our supporters but also email production with the view of developing the loyalty digital journey. Furthermore, you'll contribute to the development of our legacy and in memory activities, and high value offer. You'll also have the opportunity to support the supporter acquisition team on projects to gain new donors. Consequently, the role gives you the opportunity to grow your experience in supporter acquisition, as well as loyalty. And you will play a key part in delivering emergency appeals - when the work that you do will have a direct impact in saving older people's lives during a crisis.
As we continue to develop our Individual Giving strategy, you will have the chance to be involved in new initiatives and communications.
We offer hybrid working, with a minimum of one day a week in our London office and the last Thursday of the month in the London office. Please note that our core working days are Tuesdays and Thursdays. Travel costs to the London office are not covered by the charity.
Interviews to be held at our London office (EC3N 2LB) w/c 23rd June
Must haves:
The below competencies will be assessed at the indicated stage of the recruitment process:
Application = A, Interview = I, Test = T, Presentation = P
Experience
- Proven successful experience in a direct marketing role. A, I
- Delivered and managed effective direct marketing campaigns. A, I
- Worked across a variety of offline and online direct marketing channels. A, I
- Experience working with a supporter or customer database, for example MS Dynamics or Salesforce. A, I
- Experience of managing internal and external stakeholders to deliver campaigns including copy and artwork sign off. A, I
- Experience of following internal processes, recognising potential improvements and implementing them. I
Skills and Knowledge
Strong written communication skills, with the ability to write compelling direct marketing copy. P
Good project management, numerical and analytical skills I, P
Proficiency in the use of MS Office applications, particularly Excel and Word. I, P
Some understanding of digital marketing platforms (Email platforms, web page building etc). I
Good attention to detail. A, P
Personal attributes
Share the charity's values. I
Willingness to contribute to the wider team project to improve processes and procedures. I
What we offer in return
- Competitive salary, 26 days annual leave + bank holidays + annual leave purchase scheme
- Excellent pension scheme, life assurance, health cashback plan and EAP
- Car Benefit Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and Season Ticket Loan
- Techscheme - buy any tech from Apple or Currys, up to £1000, and spread the cost over 12 months, interest free
- Blue Light Card Scheme
- You Did It Awards - recognition awards from £100-250.
Additional Information
Supporting statements and anonymisation
Candidates are expected to provide a supporting statement that explains how they meet the competencies annotated with an 'A' in the job description, to assess suitability for the position. Age UK acknowledges and accepts that AI may be used to support the application; we do expect candidates to personalise experience, knowledge and skills and failure to do so, may result in your application being rejected.
CVs will be anonymised by our recruitment system when you apply for a role. Our system is unable to anonymise supporting statements. Please could you remove any personal information including your name before you upload to support our inclusive recruitment process. All equalities monitoring information is also anonymised and not shared with the hiring panel. Your name and address will only be known to us if invited for interview.
Equal opportunities & Disability Confident Scheme
Age UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. Age UK is a Disability Confident Scheme employer. Due to high numbers of applications received, Age UK reserves the right to limit the overall number of interviews offered, and therefore, it may not always be practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled people that meet the minimum criteria for the job.
Reasonable adjustments
Disabled job seekers can access reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. All requests for reasonable adjustments are considered on a case-by-case basis, in collaboration with the disabled job seeker to best meet their needs, by contacting the recruitment team. Disability disclosures will be kept confidential and only shared on a need-to-know basis to support the implementation of adjustments. Disclosures will not be used to inform hiring decisions.
Age UK is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children, from abuse and neglect. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment.
Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert at any time.
Age UK politely requests no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales. We do not accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.
A full list of benefits is available on our website
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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!
All of us at The Talent Foundry believe that a young person's success should be determined by the talents and abilities they have, not where they come from.
All too often we hear from teachers in our school network that those from underserved communities are missing out on the skills and development opportunities that could completely change their futures.
In this brand-new role you will be responsible for is responsible for our digital communications to engage educators, industry partners, volunteers and supporters so that more young people canaccess our inspiring - and free - programmes and extra-curricular opportunities.
“I’ll go as far as saying if we could offer a The Talent Foundry session every week for every single student, we would." Aspirations Lead.
For 16 years, we have been offering programmes in schools which spark and unlock a young person's confidence in the abilities that they have - and connect them to employers and industries where they can have a successful career.
The role
With support from our Marketing and Communications Manager and wider team, you will play a vital role by creating, managing and optimising our digital communications, including the development, execution and measurement of email mailshots and campaigns, our social media channels and our website.
You will be comfortable planning and devising email and social media content ideas, designing creative assets, writing sharp, engaging social media copy, and helping colleagues to grow their own social media presence.
Responsibilities
- Reaching more underserved young people by communicating with teachers
- Telling the TTF story through digital platforms
- Being part of the outreach team
- Having excellent attention to detail across data and administration
We recommend reading the full job description and person specification for an overview of the skills, experience and knowledge we are looking for before applying for this role.
Your experience
- Writing engaging and inspiring copy for various purposes and digital channels, including email as a priority
- Managing and creating content for social media channels
- Proven track record in a digital communications role, with experience of delivering against targets
- Use of CRM systems and spreadsheets to record and monitor impact of communications to meet targets
- Development of effective mail delivery systems
- Management of high-volume data - keeping accurate records and information from different sources
- Working remotely or in a hybrid environment
- Supporting a team that manages different projects with competing priorities to achieve their communications goals
This is a hybrid role. You will be working from home with IT provided and join Team Together Days in a co-working space in London 2-3 individual days each month. These days are considered commuting days. You do not need to live in London to apply for this role, but you will need to consider what is a reasonable commuting distance for you to able to attend the team days in London.
In our job information pack you can also read our advice on using AI in your application.
We also offer 28 days holiday + bank holidays (as we close for the Christmas period).
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing and welfare of children and we require everyone associated with The Talent Foundry Trust, including all trustees, employees, and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will need to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the role, including completing our Safer Recruitment process, references from past employers and Disclosure and Barring Service checks.
Previous applicants need not apply.
Your CV should include: your full work history since leaving full time education please include a note(s) about any employment gaps between roles. State start and finish months and years.
While we encourage the use of innovative technology in our work, we want to hear your voice and personality in your application. AI is a tool, not a shortcut. This doesn’t mean asking AI to do the work for you, or copying and pasting answers, as this would limit the way you can showcase your personal experiences and strengths. We receive many applications generated by genAI which often include incorrect information about our charity. Please do not solely rely on AI to write your CV or answers, as providing incorrect or misinformation may mean we discount
Talent is everywhere, opportunity is not. The Talent Foundry, a UK education charity, bridges this gap and improves social mobility for young people.





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Everyone deserves a decent place to live – join Habitat for Humanity Great Britain as our New Business Manager, and support people to find a decent, safe, affordable home.
We’re excited to be recruiting a new team member who will join our driven Corporate Partnerships team and be responsible for securing new corporate and commercial partnerships, whilst strengthening our brand in the UK.
Reporting to the Head of Corporate Partnerships and working in close collaboration with the New Business Executive, your role will be focus exclusively on new partnerships and with scope to define what sectors are prioritised within the first year of post such as construction, logistics, transport, or manufacturing.
You will be joining us at a really exciting time as this is a new post, and the Fundraising & Partnerships Team are working toward ambitious goals. We are a small but growing team who work collaboratively and creatively to share ideas to grow our fundraising successes. There is also opportunity to collaborate and learn from global fundraising teams across the Habitat for Humanity family as part of our corporate fundraising community of practice.
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About Habitat for Humanity GB
Habitat for Humanity is the leading international organization providing housing solutions for the most vulnerable populations around the world. Habitat for Humanity GB is an independent UK charity and part of the international Habitat network, working in over 60 countries worldwide to tackle housing poverty for the 1.8 billion people living in inadequate housing. We do this by building and improving homes, making them healthier and safer; by responding to shelter needs in disaster, and supporting preparation and rebuild efforts; and by making housing systems and policies work better for more people. We are also drawing on our housing expertise to develop our work here in Great Britain to meet the growing housing need which has been exacerbated by the pandemic and now the cost-of-living crisis.
About the role
This new role will join our corporate partnerships team to build on our success of working with UK headquartered companies to raise vital funds to support our vision of a decent home for all. The role will focus exclusively on new partnerships and with scope to define what sectors are prioritised within the first year of post such as construction, logistics, transport, or manufacturing.
Key roles and responsibilities include:
- Identifying and engaging with prospective corporate partners, developing, and nurturing relationships to secure new partnerships
- Building and maintaining a robust pipeline of potential corporate supporters, leveraging your existing network, and researching new leads
- Creating compelling and tailored proposals, showcasing the value of partnerships and the positive impact they can have on our mission.
- Collaborating effectively with internal teams, senior leadership, and external stakeholders to drive successful partnerships.
- Providing regular updates on new business activities, pipeline progress, and partnership outcomes
- Representing at relevant events and conferences, expanding our reach within the corporate sector
The role will help to develop and increase income for Habitat GB from corporate partners. Reporting to the Head of Corporate Partnerships and working closely with our new business executive and partnership manager. We are a small but growing team who work collaboratively and creatively to share ideas to grow our fundraising successes. There is also opportunity to collaborate and learn from global fundraising teams across the Habitat for Humanity family as part of our corporate fundraising community of practice.
We favour a proactive, autonomous style of working over micromanagement, and want team members to thrive and develop their skills by meeting challenges, and taking a creative, curious, and propositional approach to their work.
The skills we are looking for:
While this role might suit someone already working in the voluntary sector who wants to progress, we’d equally welcome applications from any candidates who feel they have relevant transferable experience and skill sets. The following knowledge, skills and experience are preferred:
- A good professional networker who actively listens, joins in, and focuses on creating long-term relationships with contacts.
- Experience of building income generation led relationships with prospective partners/clients by identifying and promoting key priorities, benefits and synergies which will resonate, inspire, and lead to powerful early connections.
- Experience of building compelling cases for support that can be translated into pitches and proposals.
- Experience of pitching and presenting clear, emotive, and compelling content to a wide range of potential audiences, from the reception desk to the boardroom.
- Experience of cultivating partnerships with clients, from initial connection or introduction to secure long term financial commitment
- Ability to work collaboratively with diverse global teams, across different time zones.
- Self-motivated and organised, able to work under pressure to deadlines and use own initiative to solve problems and adapt to changes.
- Rudimentary understanding of key corporate fundraising trends and priorities for corporate donors including SDGs, ESG, and employee engagement metrics
- Demonstrable passion for the vision of Habitat for Humanity of decent housing for all.
- Support of Habitat’s values and willingness to be a part of the HFHGB team, contributing to an inclusive, kind and people positive culture.
What we offer
Employee well-being is pivotal to organisational success and HFHGB is committed to supporting its people’s well-being. Our existing offer includes flexible working arrangements, a sabbatical policy, virtual GP services, and “Habitat Day” – an extra day of leave for the whole team. In the next year, we plan to expand our offer further, establishing Mental Health First Aider training, a buddy system for new team members, and burnout training. We want to foster a resilient and well-supported team, and encourage all employees to actively participate in continuous improvement in this endeavour.
A flexible approach
HFHGB is seeking to rapidly scale up its activities and impact to fight poverty across the world. This means that the organisation must be adaptable and flexible and have an ambitious, and dynamic team. While this is currently a home-based role, it is an expectation that the post holder will be flexible, and able to travel to Greater London and elsewhere on a regular basis.
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Start your Habitat journey
We want the recruitment process to give you the opportunity to share your skills and experience, and to find out more about Habitat. You are welcome to get in touch and arrange an informal chat with a member of the team before applying (see our website>vacancies for Amber Woods' email address) To apply for the role, please send us your CV and a cover letter telling us about yourself and your motivation for applying – we don’t expect this to be more than two sides of A4. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, and interviews will take place online.
Please note: this role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK.
We’d prefer to hear directly from applicants – we won’t be working with third party recruiters on this role.
This post profile is not set in stone It gives insight into the main purpose of the role, and expected responsibilities, but it might be reviewed in the future to meet the changing requirements of Habitat for Humanity GB – any changes will be made in discussion with the post-holder.
Habitat for Humanity requires that all employees take seriously their ethical responsibilities to safeguard our intended beneficiaries, their communities, and all those with whom we work. Managers at all levels have responsibilities to support and develop systems that create and maintain an environment that prevents harassment, sexual exploitation and abuse, safeguards the rights of beneficiaries and community members (especially children), and promotes the implementation of our code of conduct. The employment of this position will be subject to a satisfactory reference check and a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
At Habitat for Humanity GB, we aim to build, develop and retain a talented workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, skills and experiences. We welcome and actively encourage applications from anyone who feels they’d be a good fit for our organisation, regardless of race, religion, colour, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, neurodiversity or any other protected characteristics.
Unfortunately, because of the high volume of applications, we will not be able to contact unsuccessful applicants. If you haven’t heard from us within a month of the application deadline, please assume that your application has not been successful.
We’d prefer to hear directly from applicants – we won’t be working with third party recruiters on this role.
To apply for the role, please send us your CV and a cover letter telling us about yourself and your motivation for applying – we don’t expect this to be more than two sides of A4.
Habitat for Humanity Great Britain (Habitat GB) is part of the international Habitat for Humanity network, tackling housing poverty around the world.
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Are you passionate about Jesus and gospel outreach into London?
Are you creative, wise, and inspirational?
Then London City Mission would like to hear from you!
London City Mission shares the gospel alongside the local church of London, equipping everyday Christians to lovingly bring a message of hope in Christ to those least likely to hear it.
One in two people don’t have a Christian friend to invite them to church, open a Bible with them, or tell them the good news of Jesus. We want to see that change. The poor areas of London are incredibly diverse, in fact London is the most ethnically diverse in the world, growing at over 100,000 people a year. The world has come to London – we long to see the Gospel taken to the world by working alongside churches to visit homes and go out into the streets of London with the good news of the Gospel.
We are praying for a talented Director of Fundraising and Supporter Partnerships to join our Leadership Team. You will be inheriting a skilled and diverse team raising income from individuals, legacies, trusts and foundations, corporates and major donors with the support from a new CRM system, to fulfil your responsibilities.
- Salary: £73,000 depending on experience + 13.8% employer contribution to pension, 30 days holiday plus Bank Holidays and 3 days ex-gracia during Christmas and New year + other benefits.
- Location: London City Mission will carefully consider flexible working patterns where possible, though at least 2 days a week presence at Nasmith House, 175 Tower Bridge Road will be necessary.
- Hours: Full-time (40 hours per week). Permanent. Let us know if you need more flexibility than this.
- Responsible for: Currently the team is 12 people, with four direct reports.
- Closing date: Wednesday 11th June 2025 at 5pm BST.
- Interview dates: A selection of candidates will be invited to a first interview via MS Teams on either Wednesday 25th or Friday 27th June. Those who are invited to a second interview will also be asked to complete a psychometric test. In addition finalist candidates will have the opportunity to have an informal meeting with the CEO, Graham Miller in w/c 30th June. A second round of in-person interviews is scheduled for Friday 11th July along with the opportunity to meet the team.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Leading and overseeing the development of Fundraising and Supporter Partnerships Strategy and Operation.
2. Leading and overseeing the management and development of the Fundraising and Supporter Partnerships team.
3. Providing inspiring leadership and contributing proactively to a vibrant worshipping Christian community.
This post is subject to an occupational requirement under Schedule 9 of the Equality Act that the post holder be a practising Christian (see application pack for details).
Are you a strategic leader with a passion for driving commercial growth and enhancing client partnerships? Do you thrive on innovation and operational excellence? Auriga Services is looking for a Director of Client Partnerships to lead our partnership management, operational delivery, and business development functions, overseeing a team of circa 55 FTE and shaping the future of our client relationships.
About Auriga Services
Auriga Services is a Public Benefit Entity, owned by the registered charity Evnia Charitable Trust. With over 20 years of experience, our charity-owned status makes us unique in the marketplace, allowing us to make a lasting impact for vulnerable individuals and households in poverty. We are committed to ethical business practices, transparency, and delivering exceptional service to our customers and beneficiaries.
Your Role
As the Director of Client Partnerships, you will be responsible for:
- Leading strategic initiatives to drive business income growth and enhance cost efficiency.
- Overseeing operational service delivery to ensure high-quality outcomes for clients.
- Managing and mentoring senior leaders, including Partnership Managers, Head of Advice Services, Head of Service Delivery, and Head of Business Development.
- Cultivating and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders, including the Executive Team, Board of Directors, clients, and external partners.
- Driving technological innovation in collaboration with the Head of IT to improve client journeys and operational efficiencies.
- Monitoring and optimizing financial performance, ensuring cost-effective strategies are implemented.
- Staying ahead of market trends to identify new opportunities for business growth and strategic partnerships.
What We’re Looking For
- Degree level qualification or equivalent experience in Business, Management, Social Sciences or a related field is desirable, or equivalent experience in a senior client-facing or strategic role.
- Proven senior leadership experience within client management, partnerships, and/or business development.
- A strong commercial mindset with a track record of driving growth and operational excellence.
- Expertise in strategic client relationship management and partnership development.
- Strong leadership skills in managing cross-functional teams and fostering a high-performance culture.
- Knowledge of digital tools and technology to enhance client experience and operational effectiveness.
- Financial acumen and experience in budget management and resource optimization.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
Perks & Benefits
Working with us, you’ll enjoy:
- 28 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Generous pension scheme
- Healthcare Cash Plan
- Employee Discount scheme
- Life Assurance 4 x salary
- Hybrid working – at least one day a week in the office plus travel to meet clients
Interview Process
We will be conducting first-stage interviews on 17th/18th June 2025 and second-stage interviews on 8th July 2025 (TBC). At Auriga Services, you’ll have the opportunity to make a real impact while working in a dynamic and purpose-driven environment. If you’re ready to lead the way in strategic client partnerships, apply today!
Important Note: Applicants must already have the right to work in the United Kingdom, as we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role.
Closing date for this position is Tuesday 10th June 2025 at 5pm.
Please Note: We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding this vacancy. We are managing this process internally.
Helping organisations to help others! Mission: Supporting people through life's challenges.
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Trees for Cities is the only national charity dedicated to improve lives by planting, protecting and promoting urban trees. We do this by working closely with communities, landowners, partners and funders to deliver transformational change in towns and cities across the UK and overseas. We plant trees in schools, streets, estates, parks and open spaces to create nature-rich urban woodland, hedgerows, orchards, avenues and playgrounds.
Benefitting people and the environment lies at the heart of what we do and this role comes at an exciting time for our organisation. As we enter a critical decade for environmental action, we’re looking for a strategic, ambitious, and collaborative Head of Corporate Fundraising to lead our corporate partnerships programme and secure the vital income needed to power our mission.
This is a unique opportunity to join a passionate, high-performing team at a pivotal moment. With our current strategy, The Turn of Trees (2022–25), coming to a close, and a bold new plan launching later this year, we’re scaling our efforts to drive a movement for tree equity—a future where everyone can enjoy the benefits of trees, no matter where they live. We already work with a range of leading businesses and foundations including BUPA Foundation, CBRE, and Bauer Media, and are seeking a leader who can deepen these partnerships while unlocking ambitious new opportunities.
As Head of Corporate Fundraising, you’ll help shape a bold and proactive fundraising approach, and personally drive high-value partnerships of £100,000+. You’ll combine strategic vision with hands-on leadership—crafting compelling propositions, nurturing long-term collaborations, and ensuring excellence in delivery. You’ll play a critical role in shaping our next phase of income growth, aligned closely with the wider organisational strategy and impact goals.
Trees for Cities is a fantastic place to work. We have a warm, inclusive and vibrant culture, where you will work collaboratively to witness the impact of your work to make a tangible difference in urban communities. If you’re an experienced and passionate corporate fundraiser ready to help build greener, healthier, more resilient cities—this is your moment.
Apply now and join us in growing a future where every street, every school, and every city is alive with trees and the benefit they bring.
For full details on the role and organisation, please download the Appointment Brief, where you will also find contact details of who to speak to should you have questions about the role and recruitment process and details on how to apply.
Closing Date: 29 June 2025
People Beyond Profit conversations: 2-7 July 2025
Panel Interview Dates: 8 & 15 July 2025
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Corporate Partnerships Manager
Job description and person specification
Imagine being told that you, or someone you love, is losing their sight. In that moment, two profound questions demand urgent answers:
· Can this be stopped?
· How will I live my life?
We exist to answer these questions.
Currently, research into preventing and treating sight loss is chronically underfunded, receiving a mere 1.2% of publicly funded health research grants: people who are blind or vision impaired are three times more likely to experience loneliness and isolation than the general population.
We do not accept this.
We find and fund the brilliant minds and bright ideas that put change in sight. Our researchers are at the forefront, making breakthroughs and discoveries that will prevent, treat and detect eye disease. The partnerships we build and initiatives we support are changing life for blind and vision impaired people.
We are Fight for Sight: we won’t stop until we: Save Sight. Change Lives.
We have a clear ambition and have the support of well-respected and highly engaged ambassadors. We are now looking for experienced, committed, and creative individuals to join our dynamic team to help realise our five-year growth strategy. You’ll be part of something impactful; we’d love to hear from you.
The Corporate Partnerships Manager will play a crucial role in the future growth of our charity and the impact that we achieve through partnership for people with sight loss. We are looking for an experienced new business fundraiser with a solid track record of growing income generating partnerships, donations and sponsorship from companies.
This role will lead on identifying and initiating relationships with prospective corporate donors and nurturing existing relationships to grow income significantly. You will line manage a Partnerships Officer and have support from a shared Partnerships Assistant.
Responsible to
Director of Development
Direct reports
X1 Partnerships Officer
Working hours and contract
This is a permanent full-time role, 35 hours a week. We will consider part-time and flexible arrangements.
Salary
£44,000 - £47,000 (dependent on experience)
Location
Aldgate E1 and hybrid working. Two days in the office and external meetings and events as required.
How to Apply
Please submit your CV and a covering letter to our recruitment inbox with subject header: Corporate Partnerships Manager application
Note that your covering letter should include a supporting statement (max two pages) comprising why you think you are an ideal candidate for the role, and must be based on the skills, knowledge and experience described in the person specification below.
Closing date for applications: Rolling
Early applications are encouraged. We will be interviewing on a rolling basis; therefore, we will close the vacancy as soon as we have found the right candidate.
Interview dates: From 16th June onwards
Important note: All applicants must have the Right to Work in the UK. Unfortunately, we do not have a sponsoring license for non-UK employees which means that if you do not have a current, valid UK working permit, please do not apply, as we will not be able to consider your application.
Role Responsibilities
Priorities include:
· Developing and delivering a corporate fundraising income plan across, Corporate Donations, Corporate Grants, Charity of the Year, Sponsorship, Cause Related Marketing, Payroll Giving, Gifts in Kind and Pro Bono relationships.
· Develop and implement inspiring stewardship events.
· Work closely with High Value Team and Retail Partnerships colleagues to maximise cross team opportunities.
Income growth:
· Grow the corporate new business pipeline with a balanced focus on long term income generating partnerships.
· Develop and implement new fundraising products, especially hybrid, to drive income from existing partners and new prospects. This will include challenge events and employee-led fundraising opportunities.
· Maximise income from existing corporate partners (and links through trustees, vice presidents, community, and major donors) through a clearly defined programme of research, networking, applications and excellent stewardship.
· Along with senior colleagues, represent the new organisation at virtual/ face-to-face meetings with existing partners and prospects, successfully engaging them with our emerging aims and objectives.
· Involve senior colleagues, trustees and other key stakeholders to open networks and support cultivation plans to ensure that peer-to-peer approaches are maximised.
· Using a wide array of digital and traditional channels to steward through storytelling and to thank.
Research:
· To direct the work of the shared Partnerships Assistant in researching, identifying, and maximising the potential of new corporate prospects using information held within the supporter databases as well as external sources such as LinkedIn, and business press.
Relationship building:
· Ensure all corporate relationships receive exceptional stewardship and that appropriate cultivation plans are developed, maintained and implemented – in particular, quality and timely reporting of impact achieved against funding provided.
· Build relationships with key decision-makers and influencers within current and potential corporate partners to embed the organisation as a charity with a strong reputation for meeting the needs of corporate supporters.
· Plan and organise opportunities for funders to view the impact of their funding first-hand, ensuring all safeguarding procedures are followed and met.
· Support the Chair, CEO and Director of Development to develop senior relationships with funders where appropriate, including support with arrangement of cultivation events, project visits and meetings through excellent research and timely briefing.
Collaboration with colleagues across the organisation:
· Facilitate and encourage new leads by building warm links with colleagues and coordinate relationship management between teams to ensure most appropriate relationship for the donor.
· Work with fellow fundraisers to run virtual and face to face events throughout the year to provide opportunities to thank our current corporate supporters and engage new prospects.
· Collaborate with other members of the department to ensure corporate work is integrated across fundraising with all opportunities maximised.
· Work closely with the Marketing and Communications team to create toolkits and materials for corporate relationships to maximise fundraising opportunities.
· Work with the Marketing and Communications team to develop on brand presentations for prospective and existing partnerships.
· Work with the Grants and Impact team to identify projects that would be of interest to current and prospective corporate donors in order to prepare high-quality tailored proposals.
Reporting:
· Compile comprehensive and compelling progress and impact reports to feed back to donors in a timely fashion.
· Monitor income and expenditure to ensure sound ROI on all activities.
· Ensure accurate records of all relationships are maintained on the supporter database.
· Regularly report to senior leadership on agreed KPIs and income achieved and forecast.
Leadership & management:
· Work as part of the fundraising management team, alongside the Director of Development and other high value team colleagues to deliver and implement the strategy.
· Seek out opportunities within the for profit and NFP sectors to raise awareness of our cause and aims.
Other:
· Become fully conversant with the aims and objectives of the charity.
· Keep up to date with developments in the sector, business industry and key new initiatives in our field.
· To always work in compliance with the Fundraising Regulator’s Code of Practice and data protection legislation.
Person specification
Desirable skills, knowledge & experience:
· Strong evidence of experience and success of corporate fundraising or within a face-to-face sales role
· Proven track record of securing gifts/ sales more than £50,000.
· Liaising at all levels with the ability to motivate and inspire others to support financially.
· Matrix managing colleagues to achieve collectively.
· Experience of designing and delivering high impact stewardship programmes and delivering high value corporate partnership events.
· Demonstrable success in writing successful funding proposals and reports.
· Proven experience of devising budgets and project plans whilst also delivering and reporting against them.
· An effective and confident networker, with an ability to build high level relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.
· Track record of managing complex relationships with funders/ clients, involving sophisticated reporting and stewardship.
· Experience of implementing new fundraising/ income generating strategies.
· Effective time-management skills with the ability to manage conflicting prioritises to meet planned and unplanned demand, ensuring that deadlines are met.
· Understanding and experience of working within the requirements of the Code of Fundraising Practice and data protection legislation.
Personal qualities
Required:
· An understanding of and commitment to the sight loss community.
· An accomplished storyteller, adept at using the latest statistics and data to evidence need and impact whilst maintaining an engaging and human tone of voice.
· Excellent financial fluency.
· Flexibility and a practical, can-do attitude.
· Highly motivated and able to juggle a varied personal workload.
· Positive, friendly, polite and supportive of others.
· Excellent listening skills and high emotional intelligence, with the ability to think creatively and quickly to make a convincing case for support.
· Ability to identify new fundraising initiatives, assess likelihood of success and impact on resources, develop appealing cases for support that match donor interests to funding needs/projects.
· Excellent accuracy and attention to detail.
Desirable:
· Experience in a medical research, social impact, or disability work environment.
· Knowledge and experience of managing Appeals.
· Working as part of a team on Fundraising Galas/Balls.
Flexibility
The role description is a general outline of duties and responsibilities and may be amended as we grow. The post holder may be required to undertake other duties as may be reasonably required from time to time.
Employee benefits
We value our staff and volunteers and want to make sure that they are supported in their work. Other benefits we also offer are:
· A great team and a supportive culture
· Employer pension contributions matching up to 10%, and death in service cover
· Generous parental leave
· Flexible/hybrid working options
· Apprenticeships scheme, study leave, financial support for training & development
· Cycle to work scheme, eye test vouchers, a staff loan scheme, access to an Employee Assistance Program
· An active Social Committee and staff events
Application & Interview process
See above for How to Apply. Please note that we value the authenticity and individuality of our applicants and believe that your CV and cover letter should reflect your unique skills, experiences, and personality. Therefore, please refrain from using AI tools, including ChatGPT, to produce your application materials. Applications drafted with the assistance of AI will be automatically rejected.
Successfully shortlisted applicants will be invited to a two-stage interview online via MS Teams and face-to-face.
Accessibility
We believe in fostering an inclusive environment where all individuals, regardless of their abilities or circumstances, feel supported and valued. If you have any accessibility requirements or specific needs that you would like us to accommodate during the application process, please let us know. If you are unfamiliar with MS Teams and would like to familiarise yourself with the platform before the interview, we are more than happy to arrange a tech run-through to ensure your comfort and confidence.
Equal opportunities, diversity & inclusion
Don’t meet every single requirement? At Fight for Sight we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workforce, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every item in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles that we have.
We have an inclusive and accessible recruitment process, including any adjustments required to support people from diverse community groups.
Other information
We draw your attention to some important policies that govern the research that our charity funds. You can find these here.
How to Apply
Please submit your CV and a covering letter with subject header: Corporate Partnerships Manager application
Note that your covering letter should include a supporting statement (max two pages) comprising why you think you are an ideal candidate for the role, and must be based on the skills, knowledge and experience described in the person specification below.
Closing date for applications: Rolling
Early applications are encouraged. We will be interviewing on a rolling basis; therefore, we will close the vacancy as soon as we have found the right candidate.
Interview dates: From 16th June onwards
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Do you want to help millions of women in some of the world’s poorest countries succeed as entrepreneurs and work their own way out of poverty?
Since 2003, from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe, Hand in Hand International have helped more than 5 million women launch small businesses that can stand the test of time. Some are smallholder farmers learning to stand up to climate change, some are refugees starting a new life after running from conflict. Others are young women and girls with few opportunities, starting to dream – and plan – for the future.
Achievements (so far) include:
- 9.2 million new and improved jobs
- +93% average increase in monthly income
- 84% of women with the power to make decisions in their lives
We are delighted to be supporting Hand in Hand in their search for an ambitious, confident Partnerships and Philanthropy Officer to join their award-winning fundraising team. You will join a team of eight, including a Head of Philanthropy and Corporate Partnerships, three Philanthropy Partnerships Managers, two Philanthropy Officers and a Philanthropy and Corporate Assistant.
This is a Trusts and Foundations-focused Philanthropy & Partnerships Officer role with a mix of responsibilities across family Trusts and Foundations, Corporate Foundations, Wealth Management firms, and HNWIs. It’s a programme-led role and suits someone who is both personable and detail-oriented, excited by co-developing impact with donors through tailored projects.
As Partnerships and Philanthropy Officer, you will:
- Manage and grow a portfolio of family Trusts and Foundations, Wealth Management firms, and HNWIs
- Manage accounts worth $215,000 and drive new business worth $175,000
- Contribute to the team target of $7.1 million
- Develop detailed, programme-specific funding proposals
- Steward existing donors and develop new partnerships
- Build strong relationships with donors based on detailed programme insight
Ideal skills and experience:
- At least 1 year in a fundraising role ideally Trusts and Foundations or Major Donor
- Proven track record of securing gifts of c.$20,000+
- Ability to own relationships and manage a donor portfolio
- Methodical, detail-oriented, confident, and persuasive
- Strong sales and relationship-building skills
- Open to candidates from Corporate or Major Donor backgrounds who enjoy proposal development
Benefits include:
- Annual leave: 26 days a year, plus bank holidays.
- Employee pension contribution of 6.5%
- 20 weeks’ full pay or equivalent to new mothers or primary caregivers and 13 weeks’ full pay or equivalent to new fathers or secondary caregivers (this also applies for adoption and surrogacy)
- Five days paid dependents leave per year
- International travel: Visiting their programmes and meeting the entrepreneurs they support is one of the most exciting and rewarding parts of working for Hand in Hand
- Gym stipend: Hand in Hand provide a monthly contribution towards gym membership / fitness or wellbeing activities
- Flexible working: Hand in Hand offer home working as standard on Mondays and Fridays
- Flexible start time between 8am–10am
- Positive, inclusive culture: Being an employer of choice is one of Hand in Hand’s six strategic goals. They aim to have an 80% recommender score (measured via a yearly staff survey). They believe diversity drives innovation and excellence and aim to recruit 33% of all new roles from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in the charity sector.
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Salary: (UK) £62,355 plus benefits (Our pay philosophy ensures consistency across locations and salaries. The starting salary for this opportunity plus benefits depends on location of the candidate).
We are recruiting for an innovative, values-driven leader to join Mary’s Meals International (MMI), as Director of Partnerships. Reporting to our Chief Growth Officer (CGO), you will be responsible for developing and supporting global strategic funding relationships to ensure the long-term financial sustainability and growth of our movement.
As Director of Partnerships, you will be responsible for developing and overseeing the implementation of a strategy that ensures a reliable and diverse funding stream to radically grow the movement and the number of children we can consequently feed.
You will:
- Develop and oversee the implementation of a global fundraising strategy that fits in with our overall Growth strategic plan, to maximise income growth through a range of philanthropic funding sources.
- Work closely with the CGO and the CEO to identify and advance funding priorities and relationship opportunities, at times supporting the key relationships and at times being the lead on a key relationship.
- Work collaboratively with the Mary’s Meals International Programmes team on opportunities for government and institutional funding.
- Build relationships with the National Affiliate Executive Directors to ensure that global relationships are well defined.
- Lead the Partnerships team who are focused on increasing support from trusts, foundations, corporations, governments and major individual donors.
About you:
With a strong background in growing income streams, you will bring a proven track record in securing multi-year funding at the level of six figures+. You will have experience raising funds from a diverse range of fundraising streams including major donors, institutional funders, foundations, multi-lateral funders and corporations. You will have strong understanding and experience of how donors make decisions to ensure maximum fundraising success. Experience within a non-profit organisation that is international would be very beneficial.
Our mission, vision, and values are at the very heart of everything we do, and this is more than a role, it’s an extraordinary opportunity to play a part in changing the story for children in some of the world’s poorest countries. You will be a true ambassador for our work and will demonstrate commitment to our movement, mission and vision.
About us:
Mary’s Meals is a global movement supported by people from all walks of life and we are focused on one goal – that every child receives a nutritious daily meal in a place of education. We continue to change the lives of over 2.6 million children, who today will receive Mary’s Meals.
We believe in the innate goodness of people, respect the dignity of every human being and family life and believe in good stewardship of the resources entrusted to us. In line with our values, Mary’s Meals is fully committed to a culture of safeguarding, preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work and we expect all the Mary's Meals family to share this commitment and work in the best interest of the communities we serve.
Salary advertised is for UK based candidates, our salary philosophy ensures consistency across locations where Mary’s Meals operates.
To apply:
If you are inspired to join our movement and our vision, mission and values resonate with you, we would love to hear from you. To apply, please click below to send your CV and a succinct covering letter, of no more than 1 page, telling us why you are a great fit for this role and why you want to work for Mary’s Meals International.
Closing date for applications is Sunday 15th June 2025.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible
Our vision is that every child receives one daily meal in their place of education.
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First Give is a national charity that empowers young people to make a positive difference to the causes they care about. We do this by partnering with secondary schools across England and Wales, delivering a fully resourced programme that inspires an entire year group to connect with local charities and take meaningful social action — from fundraising and volunteering to campaigning and raising awareness.
Each programme culminates in a celebratory School Final, where student teams present their projects to an audience of peers, teachers, and guests. The winning class is awarded a £1,000 First Give grant for their chosen charity — but every participating student contributes to their community and gains skills, confidence, and a deeper understanding of social issues. We currently partner with over 200 schools each year, helping thousands of young people become active, engaged citizens
Our values inform what we do at First Give. We are:
- Altruistic
- Inspiring
- Empowering
- Collaborative
- Professional
This is an exciting time for First Give, as we have recently launched our three-year strategy and our ambition to activate the generosity of a million young people by 2034. In order to meet the requirements of the organisation for this ambitious growth a new 3 year fundraising strategy has been developed which includes expanding and diversifying our fundraising streams into Corporate and HNWI. We have also recently launched recruitment for a Fundraising Campaign Board Chair. The Campaign, A Route to A Million, aims to raise an additional £1.5 million over the next 3 years.
Philanthropy and Partnerships Manager
We are seeking a dynamic, strategic and relationship-driven Philanthropy and Partnerships Manager to lead on growing and stewarding First Give’s portfolio of high-value funders. This role will focus on securing income from High Net Worth Individuals and developing corporate partnerships – from first engagement to account management and delivery.
You will play a pivotal role in shaping First Give’s income growth, working closely with our Deputy Director. This role will also support key engagement activities, including hosting donors at student-led Final events and facilitating employee volunteering at schools.
This is an exciting opportunity for a confident fundraiser and communicator with experience managing and deepening relationships with both individuals and corporates – someone who thrives on strategy, storytelling, and social impact.
Key Responsibilities - please refer to attached job description for full details
Corporate Partnerships
- Work with the Deputy Director and members of the Campaign Board to develop a proactive pipeline of corporate partners, focusing on strategic alignment, mutual benefit and long-term value
- Lead on developing tailored pitches, proposal decks and partner materials
- Support the delivery of corporate partnerships, including recognition, benefits, volunteering engagement and impact reporting
Donor Engagement and Stewardship
- Work with the Deputy Director and Campaign Board to identify and cultivate new HNWI prospects
- Collaborate with members of First Give’s Fundraising Campaign Board to generate and support with requests for funding to HNWI and Corporates
- Develop and implement a HNWI outreach strategy, including managing a cultivation pipeline and tracking engagement milestones
- Coordinate and deliver engaging stewardship activities and materials, including tailored updates, reports, and thank-you communications
Person Specification
Essential Experience and Skills
- Demonstrable success in securing significant income from Corporates and HNWI
- Strong experience managing relationships with institutional donors, from cultivation to reporting
- Excellent written communication skills – able to craft compelling, strategic proposals and reports
- Understanding of corporate fundraising and partnership delivery, including employee engagement and volunteering
- Confident and personable – able to represent First Give at events and in donor meetings
- Experience engaging senior stakeholders or board members
- Strong pipeline management and ability to prioritise and coordinate multiple prospects and reporting requirements
Personal Attributes
- Passionate about First Give’s mission to empower young people through social action, with a strategic and entrepreneurial mindset for income generation
- Strong relationship builder with excellent interpersonal skills; thrives in collaborative, mission-driven environments
- Self-motivated, well-organised, and driven to meet ambitious targets
Desirable Experience
- Experience in a similar role within a charity supporting young people, education, or community development
- Familiarity with corporate social responsibility and ESG trends in corporate fundraising.
- Experience supporting or mentoring fundraising team members
- Experience developing donor engagement materials and reports with a focus on impact storytelling
Why work for First Give?
First Give provides many benefits and prides itself on how it treats its staff. Our benefits include:
- Three additional days between Christmas and New Year given to staff gratis. An additional day off for your birthday in addition to your annual leave allowance. Annual leave allowance increases year on year after 3 years with First Give, to a maximum of 30 days per year
- Contributory pension scheme
- Access to Health Assured (health and wellbeing) Employee Assistance Programme
- As you will use your personal mobile for work, First Give provides a phone allowance to contribute towards your mobile costs
- Training and professional development budget, with regular training offered through the Pears Foundation
- Up to three volunteering days per year
- Multiple team socials throughout the year
Contract: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week (9-5.30pm). Fixed term 12 months – with a view to extending to permanent
Location: Hybrid - The successful candidate will be expected to work from our London office or attend in-person meetings and host donors at school Final events up to two days per week. The remainder of the week can typically be worked remotely, with some flexibility as required.
The students we work with come from a diverse range of backgrounds, and so do we. We want to ensure that we are recruiting, retaining and promoting a diverse mix of colleagues. We want to foster a diverse and inclusive culture, to empower our teams to achieve our vision drawing on the broadest possible range of experiences. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates from minoritised groups currently underrepresented, particularly black and minority ethnic and disabled candidates.
Creating opportunities where young people are inspired and empowered to give their time, money or skills to charities and causes that they care about

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Chief Executive Officer
Location: Flexible (with regular travel to London)
Salary: £65,000–£70,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Alexandra Rose Charity is transforming access to fresh, healthy food for families on low incomes. Through innovative programs like Rose Vouchers for Fruit & Veg and Fruit & Veg on Prescription, we are pioneering financial incentives that improve nutrition, tackle food insecurity, and support local markets. As we enter our next phase of growth, we are seeking a bold, values-driven Chief Executive Officer to lead us forward; scaling our impact while staying true to our mission of ensuring everyone has access to affordable, healthy food.
This is not a typical CEO role. Alexandra Rose Charity is dynamic, purpose-driven, and committed to systemic change. The new CEO will drive a bold organizational strategy, foster a strong and inclusive culture, champion food equity, and ensure that our programs continue to empower communities across the UK.
The successful candidate will bring:
- Proven strategic leadership experience within a mission-driven organization.
- Experience of successful fundraising and stewardship of major funders
- A track record of scaling impact, income, and influence while maintaining a strong commitment to social change.
- Demonstrated ability to engage stakeholders across government, healthcare, and community sectors to drive policy and programmatic innovation.
- A deep commitment to inclusion, equity, and ensuring that healthy food is accessible to all.
If you believe in a future where everyone, regardless of income, can access fresh, nutritious food and are ready to lead a movement for change, we’d love to hear from you. For more infomation please refer to the recruitment pack attched as a PDF.
Please apply via CharityJob with your CV which must be accompanied by a cover letter clearly demonstrating how you meet the requirements of the role.
We are committed to ensuring everyone can access our website and
application processes. This includes people with sight loss, hearing, mobility,
and cognitive impairments. Should you require access to these documents in
alternative formats, please contact: Lucy Dawson at Alexandra Rose.
Key Dates
The closing date for applications is: Sunday 15th of June
Shortlisted candidates will be notified by: Friday 20th of June
The first stage of interviews will be held on: Wednesday 25th of June
The second stage of interviews will be held on: Thursday 3rd of July
The Freedom Fund
The Freedom Fund is a global non-profit dedicated to ending modern slavery. Since 2014, we’ve invested over $100 million into frontline organisations and coalitions, helping to shift power to local actors and create lasting systems change. Our new strategy doubles down on this commitment, investing in anti-slavery movements, fostering collaboration, and working as a trusted partner to the incredible people and organisations driving this work forward.
Partnerships and Events Manager
This is an exciting opportunity for an outstanding events and donor experience professional to join a highly-effective global team, increasing the effectiveness and impact of a nonprofit working to improve the lives of millions of the most vulnerable people around the world.
Reporting to the Head of Strategic Partnerships, the Events Manager is a member of the partnerships team, in the external relations directorate. This role must be based in the London office but supports the work of all our global teams, most frequently the external relations team situated across London and New York.
The post-holder will be primarily responsible for the planning, creation, production and delivery of all of the Freedom Fund’s global external events, and will provide management, support and coordination for internal events. The events will range from small dinners, receptions and panel events, through to larger-scale annual events, such as staff retreats, Board hotspot visits, fundraising events and international convenings/conferences of varying scale and size. This is a vital role within our team – building upon and maintaining the Freedom Fund’s global reputation and brand, and ensuring our donors and key stakeholders enjoy exceptional experiences which deepen their understanding of our work and strengthen their relationships with us.
Interview process: 2 stage interview process: week commencing 16th June 2025
Please see the job description for all details.
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Chief Executive Officer
Coventry, flexible and hybrid working
4 to 5 days per week (0.8 to 1.0 FTE)
£48,000 – £55,000 pro rata, depending on experience
Lead an innovative, values-driven team making a real difference for people with muscular dystrophy (MD)
Muscular Dystrophy Support Centre is a user-led charity dedicated to supporting people affected by muscular dystrophy - rare and sometimes life-limiting conditions that impact 110,000 people in the UK. We are one of only two dedicated MD therapy centres in the country and the only one in the Midlands.
We provide long-term, transformative physical therapies and community support to improve mobility, independence and quality of life. In 2025, we aim to support over 600 people through services at our Coventry HQ, satellites across the region, and online.
After a period of significant growth, we’re now focused on consolidating operations, improving systems, and preparing for the next stage in our development -guided by a new five-year strategy.
We’re looking for a compassionate, strategic and operationally-minded Chief Executive to lead us into this next phase. You’ll work closely with our Board, staff, volunteers, and service users to deliver sustainable growth, ensure operational excellence, and champion our community. We are a dynamic, supportive and committed team with a flexible working environment.
About the role
This is a hands-on leadership role, ideal for someone who thrives in a small but ambitious charity setting. As Chief Executive, you will:
- Lead the development and delivery of our strategic vision and operational plan.
- Responsible for day-to-day operations and embed robust systems for monitoring and continuous improvement.
- Ensure accurate data collection and reporting to guide effective decision-making.
- Support and develop a collaborative and values-led team culture.
- Oversee finances and income generation, including statutory funding and voluntary income.
- Act as our lead spokesperson and build strong external partnerships across the health, charity, and policy sectors.
What we’re looking for
We’re open to candidates from diverse professional backgrounds, but we’re especially keen to hear from people who can demonstrate:
- Senior leadership experience in the charity, health or care sectors.
- Strong operational and team management skills – including experience improving systems and processes.
- Experience with strategic planning, income generation, and governance.
- A people-first leadership approach with a strong commitment to inclusion and user voice.
- A warm, grounded communicator with experience building trusted relationships with staff, volunteers, funders, and service users.
What we offer
- Employer-contributed pension scheme (contribution 3% qualifying earnings)
- 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata), with additional days of leave accrued with service
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Free tea and coffee provided in the office
- Free onsite car parking
- Friendly and informal office environment
Why join us
- Opportunity to further shape and build a Charity and your role in a key phase of development.
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of people with long-term, degenerative conditions
- Work with a supportive, passionate and collaborative team and Board.
- Experience first-hand the impact of our services and support on service-users and their families.
Please send your CV and a cover letter (max 2 pages) explaining why you’re the right person for this role and how your experience matches what we’re looking for.
We welcome informal conversations before applying - email us to arrange a chat.
The job specification lists the key skills, experience, knowledge and qualities we’re looking for in our next Executive Director. You don’t need to meet every single requirement – if you feel excited about the role and believe you could thrive in it, we encourage you to apply.
We work together to support people affected Muscular Dystrophy, creating an environment where full potential and optimal well-being can be achieved, t



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For over 50 years, Age UK York has been here to support local older people, and those around them. We are looking for a new leader to join our team and help us realise our strategy and ensure we continue to make a difference tomorrow and beyond.
We are delighted to be introducing the exciting new role of Deputy Chief Executive at Age UK York as we implement and work to realise our new strategy. It comes at a time our local York based charity is needed as much as ever in supporting Older People in tackling the daily challenges increasingly faced by us all as we age and realising the opportunities too in preparing for and enjoying later life.
As Deputy CEO you will work closely with our Chief Executive Officer (CEO), deputising for them where necessary, and will have responsibilities across the breadth of our charity including leadership, input to strategy development and its implementation, ensuring operational effectiveness, implementation of income generation initiatives, and effective collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. You will also be part of our Senior Leadership Team and working with our Board of Trustees.
You will be responsible for leading our range of community focussed services which together make a vital difference to the lives of thousands of older people in York each year as part of realising our vision and our role in tackling the challenges faced by too many older people, and those around them, each day across York.
Whether it is campaigning to ensure older people’s voices are heard, delivering care to someone in their own home, or making sure a loved pet is cared for while their owner is in hospital, at Age UK York we always start with the unique rights, aspirations, strengths and person led needs of the person themselves. Our Deputy CEO will play a pivotal and valued role in driving forward our shared goals and our commitments into the future.
Key Responsibilities:
We are looking for a thoughtful, positive and responsive leader who is as ambitious as we are at strengthening our charity and the difference we can together make in supporting older people and communities.
We recognise this is a broad-ranging role, and you may not have experienced all aspects of it before, but if you:
- Have experience in providing leadership within an organisation and an eye for detail in strengthening working practices.
- Have a track record of building and maintained successful partnerships;
- Are experienced in leading teams in successfully delivering person-led services;
- Can transfer your existing experiences and skills to a new challenge;
- Understand your strengths and weaknesses and proactively build your knowledge and skills.
We would love to hear from you.
We’re looking for someone who is:
- Demonstrates strong leadership and people management skills, with experience of leading and delivering against a strategy and business plans;
- Skilled, including an excellent communicator, in building and maintaining successful relationships across a wide range of stakeholders;
- Successful in leading teams and delivering high quality, responsive and accessible services meeting need and meeting performance requirements;
- Adept in developing agility in an organisation by applying the principles of co-design in evolving working approaches alongside clients and wider stakeholders;
- highly organised, adaptable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment;
- Strong in attention to detail and inquisitiveness qualities, and able to apply to organisational challenges and opportunities in continually strengthening our organisational practices to help us realise our vision and priorities.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Excellent communication and presentation skills through a range of methods and across a diverse range of audiences.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage conflicting demands and effectively prioritise and delegate.
- Experience led understanding of working with older people including building on a strengths-based approach and prevention-based services.
- Strong interpersonal skills and personal credibility, with the ability to quickly gain the confidence of and build relationships across stakeholders, including managers, staff, partners and service users.
- Experience of successful contract management including collaboration with stakeholders and delivery to requirements.
- Experience and expertise in supporting effective change management and providing leadership during such periods and uncertainty.
- Experience of working in support of an organisation to streamline operations, enhance efficiency, and drive success.
- Sets high standards for self, team and organisation. Motivates and inspires others to achieve these.
- Decision making – ability to make decisions based on an analysis of data and insights, including financial, performance and needs based data.
Salary and Benefits:
- £44,000 (FTE) per year
- A genuinely friendly and supportive environment
- Generous holidays – 26.5 days plus bank holidays (pro rata for part-time employees). Additional leave – an extra day of long service
- Birthday day off
- Enhanced sick pay after 6 months of service
- Flexible work schedule
- Potential for funding towards professional qualifications
- Employee discounts
- Free eye test
- Free flu jab
- Free DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service)
How to Apply:
For an informal discussion please contact Simon Holmes.
Application Deadline: Monday 16 June at 10am
Interviews: Applications close on Monday 16 June 2025 at 10am.
Should your application be successful, you will be invited to an initial interview during the week commencing 30 June 2025. Final interviews are likely to take place during the week commencing 7 July 2025.
Equal Opportunity Employer: We are inclusive and welcome everyone – we want applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
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Join our friendly and mission-driven team at NFER, where you’ll help bridge the gap between research and classrooms. This is your chance to bring vital insights directly to schools – raising awareness of the NFER Classroom brand and increasing the reach and impact of our research findings within the education community.
Pay: £36,000 - £40,000 (FTE)
Contract: 18-month fixed-term contract
Hours: Part-time (21 hours)
Location: Remote within the UK, with occasional visits to our Slough office (approx. 6 times per year)
Annual Leave: 30 days plus 4 paid closure days FTE
Pension Contributions: 10% employer contributions
Family Support: Enhanced maternity/parental leave and paid compassionate leave
What you’ll be doing
In this role, you’ll be at the heart of our mission to connect schools with powerful, practical research. You’ll take a leading role in shaping how NFER communicates with educators, using your creativity and insight to bring our work to life across digital channels.
One day you might be crafting social media content that sparks conversation among teachers, the next, you’ll be writing an email newsletter that lands just right with a headteacher seeking evidence-based ideas. You’ll help turn research into engaging, accessible summaries, so schools can quickly grasp key insights and put them into action.
You’ll also update and improve our For Schools website pages, ensuring every word is useful and user-friendly. Behind the scenes, you’ll track performance using analytics, learning what works and what could work even better. And throughout it all, you’ll collaborate with researchers, designers, and communications experts to deliver thoughtful, impactful campaigns that schools actually want to read.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential skills and experience:
- Experience in marketing communications or a related role
- Excellent writing skills and creative flair
- Confidence using digital tools such as social media platforms, Canva, Google Analytics and CRM systems
- Strong time management and the ability to work independently
- A collaborative approach and a clear focus on impact
- Experience working in or with schools is a bonus, but not essential.
If you meet only 70% of our essential skills, still apply; you may have skills we didn’t know we needed.
Other roles you may have experience of include: Marketing Executive, Marketing Officer, Marketing Assistant, Marketing Coordinator, Marketing Specialist, Brand Executive, Communications Executive, Digital Marketing Executive, Social Media Executive, Content Marketing Executive, Email Marketing Executive, SEO Executive
WHY NFER?
At NFER, we are recognised globally for providing trusted research, resources and insights that drive meaningful change. By joining us, you’ll contribute to a mission that prioritises impact over profit, working in an environment where collaboration, flexibility, and inclusion are valued.
What we offer:
- A supportive and inclusive workplace culture.
- Opportunities to develop your skills and advance your career.
- Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance from day 1.
- The chance to make a real difference in the education sector.
APPLICATION PROCESS
We are reviewing applications on a rolling basis and encourage you to apply early. Shortlisting will commence from 23rd June 2025.
We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any adjustments or accommodations at any stage, please don’t hesitate to contact us. We’re here to support
you and ensure a positive experience. For further details, please review the Job Information Pack.
If you’re ready to bring your skills and passion to a role that makes a difference, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and start your journey with NFER.
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