Partnership manager jobs in Leeds

About us

Since 2019, we've supported over 150 collectives and organisations across the UK and Ireland to make change in their local areas. This includes building the power of people with disabilities, migrants and refugees, young people, carers, working class communities, LGBTQ+ collectives and those living in poverty.

Our work consists of training, coaching, hands-on organising and supporting communities to navigate difference and change.

---

About the role

The Project Manager coordinates and delivers Act Build Change's programmes and initiatives, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to agreed standards. This hands-on role requires strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects across membership programmes, partnership activities, and internal operations.

Working closely with programme leads and stakeholders, you'll provide essential coordination support to keep projects on track whilst maintaining clear documentation and communication throughout project lifecycles. Reporting to the Senior Project Manager, you'll ensure consistent project delivery standards and contribute valuable insights from project evaluation and monitoring.

---

Key responsibilities

Project planning and coordination

• Manage project lifecycles from initiation through to completion:
• Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, and documentation using workflow systems.
• Track project progress against milestones, identifying risks and proposing solutions to keep projects on track.
• Support budget monitoring and resource allocation to ensure projects stay within agreed parameters.
• Facilitate project meetings, prepare agendas and keep time, and maintain clear communication between stakeholders.

Project delivery support

• Coordinate logistics and delivery across a variety of organisational activities:
• Manage workshop, event, and campaign logistics including venue coordination, travel arrangements, and participant communications.
• Organise internal projects including team away days, meetings, and organisational events.
• Support partnership project delivery by liaising with external stakeholders.
• Oversee delivery of programmes and maintain accurate records.

Monitoring and evaluation

• Track project outcomes and support continuous improvement:
• Collect and analyse project data, feedback, and evaluation results.
• Produce regular project reports highlighting progress, outcomes, and lessons learned.
• Support evaluation processes for workshops and programmes, identifying areas for improvement.
• Maintain project archives and documentation for future reference and organisational learning.

Process and team support

• Contribute to effective project management practices across the organisation:
• Support implementation of project management frameworks and processes.
• Collaborate with colleagues to share learning and improve project delivery methods.
• Participate in team planning and reflection sessions.
• Assist with ad-hoc projects and activities as required to support organisational goals.

---

What we're looking for

Essential experience and skills

• Demonstrable project management experience with a proven track record of delivering multiple concurrent projects on time and within budget.
• Strong experience coordinating events, workshops, or programmes involving multiple stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to manage project timelines, resources, and logistics effectively.
• Experience working with external partners, suppliers, or contractors.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to engage diverse audiences. 
• Strong team collaborator.
• Proficiency with project management tools and systems.
• Comfortable working remotely with minimal supervision and strong self-management skills.

Desirable experience and skills

• Previous experience of community organising or a strong interest in it.
• Experience of working in nonprofit or mission-driven environments.
• Background coordinating membership programmes or community engagement activities.
• Experience organising team events, away days, or internal organisational activities.
• Budget monitoring experience.

Personal qualities

• Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage multiple competing priorities.
• Confident project manager who maintains professional standards whilst remaining collaborative and open to different perspectives.
• Proactive problem-solver who identifies challenges early and offers practical solutions.
• Clear communicator who builds positive relationships with colleagues and external partners.
• Adaptable and resilient, thriving in a fast-paced environment with changing demands.

---

What we offer

Salary and benefits

• £30,900-£39,140 salary, depending on experience.
• Permanent contract with option for 4-5 days per week (salary and benefits will be pro-rated).
• Over 30 days of leave, including 25 days of annual leave, one day off for your birthday, one week off in August for learning and rest, plus Christmas close.
• Pension scheme and enhanced parental leave and sick pay.

Working arrangements

• Fully remote working (must be within 4 hours of central London).
• Access to office space in London when needed.
• Co-working space expenses available for those based outside London.
• Occasional travel to London may be required (up to twice a month), with expenses covered.
• Team away days around the UK (up to four times a year), with expenses covered.
• Full equipment and tech support provided.

Growth and impact

• Direct contribution to building people's power and making positive social change.
• Collaborative, mission-driven work environment with impact across the UK.
• Professional development opportunities including training and events (assessed on an individual basis).
• Clear growth pathway in an expanding team.

---

How to apply

Note:

• This role is for UK-based candidates who have the right to work in the UK.
• Applicants that do not follow these instructions may not be considered.
• Due to the volume of applications we may not be able to respond to everyone.

Please submit your application using the application form, which should include:

• Your CV (PDF, max. two pages).
• Answers to the application questions, referring to the job description and providing specific examples.

Next steps

• Submit your application by Thu 23 July at 23:59.
• First round interviews will begin the week of Mon 17 Aug.
• We may arrange a second round of interviews.
• The role will start from Sep/Oct 2026.

---

We are a neurodiverse and intersectional team. We’re committed to providing equal opportunities for everyone of all backgrounds. If there is anything you need us to do to support you in the application process please let us know as soon as possible.

Asylum Matters is looking for a dynamic campaigner & policy manager committed to upholding the rights of people seeking asylum in Yorkshire & Humber and across the UK at a critical time.

Asylum Matters plays a significant role in working towards positive change for refugees and people seeking asylum. We are a small team based around the UK, working locally and nationally with an extensive network of partners to advocate for progressive change in the asylum system. We work with frontline organisations and people with lived experience across the UK on a range of issues that affect people in the asylum system. The Yorkshire & Humber Campaigns & Policy Manager will work with the grass roots organisations and established Asylum, Refugee and Migrants rights organisations across Yorkshire and Humber, and the amazing lived experience campaigners to drive change locally. They will also provide specialist policy resource to Asylum Matters nationally, sitting across our four national campaigns around asylum justice, accommodation, asylum support and working rights. Helping us respond to government policy proposals and develop and support our sectors approach to a progressive asylum system.

We are a facilitator of collaboration and joint action. Our work helps strengthen collective advocacy on asylum reform and ensures it is informed by the reality on the ground. We are rooted in communities and committed to playing our full part in shifting the narrative around asylum, and helping our communities develop their resilience and solidarity with people seeking asylum at the forefront of our work.

The successful candidate will work in partnership with local organisations and networks in Yorkshire & Humber to develop and implement strategies for achieving change locally and nationally. They will have experience of developing and delivering impactful campaigns that have achieved change. They will hold extensive experience in analysing and shaping asylum policy and support the policy work of Asylum Matters Nationally. They will be an effective communicator, able to build strong partnerships and work collaboratively with partners. They will be proactive, able to spot influencing opportunities and quickly mobilise support to respond to them. They will have a commitment to the vision of a fairer and more effective asylum system, and to empowering and working with those with direct experience of it.

We are particularly keen to hear from people with lived experience of the UK asylum system, anyone with lived experience who meets the essential criteria will be granted an interview.

Candidates must have the right to work in the UK.

Application Instructions

Please submit your current CV, plus a supporting statement that details how you have the experience to meet the essential criteria within the Job Pack attached. Please note we don’t accept general covering letters, failure to submit a supporting statement that details how you meet each of the 8 essential criteria will disqualify your application.

Help us lead a safe, seamless front door into support for people affected by gambling harm.

At Betknowmore UK, we work to prevent and reduce gambling-related harm through support, education, training and community engagement. As our Triage Team Manager, you'll lead the function that determines how quickly and safely people in crisis get the help they need.

We're looking for an experienced people manager to lead our triage team, overseeing referrals from first contact through to onboarding, ensuring every assessment is thorough, every risk is managed, and every service user is guided into the right support without delay.

Working closely with the Referral Leads and colleagues across the organisation, you'll drive continuous improvement of our triage processes, keep our data and CRM systems robust, and build strong relationships with partners so people never fall through the gaps.

What you'll be doing

• Leading the day-to-day operation of the triage function, ensuring referrals are processed safely, efficiently and to a high standard
• Managing and supporting a team of Referral Leads, providing supervision, guidance and performance oversight
• Overseeing service user onboarding, including assessment, safety management and safeguarding practice
• Monitoring waiting lists and service capacity, taking action to manage demand
• Overseeing our CRM system (Airtable), ensuring data accuracy, accessibility and integrity
• Producing monthly and quarterly reports, using data to identify trends, risks and opportunities
• Building operational relationships with delivery partners, and representing Betknowmore UK at MDTs, meetings and sector events
• Fostering a collaborative, psychologically safe team environment

What we're looking for

We're interested in hearing from candidates who have:

• Experience working in addiction, mental health or similar support services
• Experience comprehensively assessing risk and needs
• Experience managing or supervising staff and volunteers
• Experience working collaboratively with partners and stakeholders across different sectors and disciplines
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage a busy referral pipeline
• A solid understanding of confidentiality and data protection

Experience with gambling and gambling harm would be advantageous, as would a Level 3 Safeguarding qualification, experience improving service delivery processes, familiarity with CRM/data systems such as Airtable, and experience producing reports to inform decisions.

Why join us?

You'll be joining a growing charity making a real difference to people's lives, leading a team at the heart of how we keep people safe and get them the right support, quickly.

SOS UK is looking for a Relationship Fundraising Manager to help deliver a newly established fundraising programme with strong momentum, senior buy in and significant growth potential.

Why join us?

• Help shape the future of fundraising at SOS UK.
• Inherit a strong pipeline of prospective partners and supporters.
• Build a new fundraising programme with genuine scope to influence its future direction.
• Work flexibly from home as part of a collaborative, mission driven team.

Role details

Location: Nationwide, home based, within reasonable reach of a mainline train station

Salary: Salary band starting at £37,929 per annum, rising to £42,018 through our pay structure (£30,343–£33,614 pro rata for 0.8 FTE). If based in London, this role attracts an additional London weighting of £3,655 per annum. We also provide up to a 6% pension contribution and life assurance.

Interview dates: Week commencing 27 July

Preferred start date: Early September

Introducing SOS UK
 

Our education system helped cause the climate and nature crisis, but now we’re making it the solution.

We are fighting to make sure everyone develops a commitment to protecting the earth and puts it to work – whether it’s at school, university or in their careers.

By empowering students and educators to build a better world, we can transform the lives of generations to come. In just a few years we have developed unstoppable student leaders. Behind these leaders every step of the way is the SOS UK community making sure students don’t have to fight for change alone. We unite people from every background, inside and outside education, because protecting our earth matters to each and every one of us. Armed with proven solutions, we push for change at every level of society. We are always laser focused on what can be done, whether it’s at local councils, in community halls, or in Westminster.

As educators, environmentalists, and activists, we use our expertise to get things done – from changing curriculums across the world, to making sure all school children have access to nature. We mentor. We advise. We campaign. We empower students to lead. Not just at university but for decades to come, as workers, employers and community members. We create climate and nature protectors in every community. They mobilise countless others. They change our country, and even our world, for the better.

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the future of fundraising at SOS UK. As we diversify our income streams, you will play a central role in developing high value partnerships that support our mission and long-term sustainability.

Over the past 12 months, SOS UK has laid the foundations for a new relationship fundraising programme. During this period, an Interim Head of Relationship Fundraising established a strong pipeline of prospective partners and supporters, developed a suite of partnership propositions and engagement materials, and built relationships with organisations aligned to SOS UK's mission.

Alongside this, SOS UK is launching a new Development Board, bringing together leaders from industries facing key green skills shortages alongside young people helping to shape the future workforce and sustainability agenda. This will create new opportunities to build strategic relationships and engage prospective partners.

You will join at a pivotal moment, helping to deliver the first phase of this newly established fundraising programme. You will inherit a strong pipeline of opportunities, benefit from strong senior leadership support, and have the opportunity to shape the future direction of relationship fundraising at SOS UK.

In this role, you will develop and manage partnerships with companies, corporate foundations and philanthropic supporters to generate sustainable income and strategic value for SOS UK.

The role will focus approximately as follows:

• 75% corporate partnerships and business development
• 25% philanthropy and high value relationship fundraising

Working closely with colleagues across the organisation, you will manage and grow an established pipeline of opportunities while identifying and securing new partnerships aligned with SOS UK's mission and strategic priorities. Through building long term relationships with supporters and partners, you will help create lasting impact for both SOS UK and the students we work with.

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER - HERITAGE PORTFOLIO

Restore Information Management (Restore) is the UK’s largest UK-owned records management company, helping organisations securely protect, manage and transform their information. For more than 30 years, Restore has supported businesses and public sector organisations across the country to access, store and manage both physical and digital records safely, efficiently and compliantly.

As part of Restore, Restore Heritage Storage provides specialist storage and preservation services for some of the UK’s most valuable heritage collections, artefacts and archives. Working with museums, universities, archivists, researchers and private collectors, Restore helps ensure culturally and historically significant objects are protected for future generations.

Restore is now seeking a Business Development Manager to drive new business generation, pipeline development and revenue growth across its specialist heritage storage offering. This is a consultative, relationship-led role, working with organisations that require trusted long-term partners to safeguard valuable, sensitive and often irreplaceable heritage assets.

The successful candidate will inherit a defined book of existing customers, with responsibility for managing, retaining and growing that portfolio, alongside developing new business opportunities across the heritage, archive, cultural, academic and public sectors.

To succeed in this role, you’ll bring:

• Proven experience in business development or sales, with a demonstrable track record of securing and pipelining new business or partnerships
• Experience of working with specialist storage environments, ideally across archives, museums, libraries and public or private sector organisations; and/or experience of selling services or products into museums, archives, libraries, universities and wider heritage organisations#
• Strong account management experience, with the ability to steward longer-term relationships through a consultative and credible approach
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the confidence to engage senior stakeholders and represent Restore at relevant heritage, archive and sector events
• A self-motivated, organised and autonomous working style, alongside a willingness to travel across the UK

This is an exciting opportunity to join a specialist, respected and growing part of Restore’s business, helping organisations protect and preserve collections of national, cultural and historical significance.

Please see the candidate pack for full details.

For an informal and confidential discussion about the role, please contact: Katherine Anderson-Scott, Executive Director at Charisma Charity Recruitment.

Closing date: Thursday 30 July 2026

Charisma vetting interviews will be carried out across the campaign.

Interview date with Restore: Late July / early August

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or other category protected by law.

Charisma is committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment processes. If you have any reasonable adjustments or wish to apply for this role under the Disability Confident Scheme, please contact our Operations Team. Charisma will ensure all candidates who disclose that they wish to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme and that meet the minimum criteria for the role will receive an opportunity to interview with the Charisma Consultant representing the role.

If you have served in the armed forces or are a military spouse/partner, please declare your status to be considered under the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Employer Recognition Scheme, by contacting our Operations Teams. Charisma will ensure all candidates who disclose that they wish to apply under this Scheme and that meet the minimum criteria for the role will receive an opportunity to interview with the Charisma Consultant representing the role.

Bowel Research UK is looking for a permanent Research and Grants Manager to coordinate and evaluate the management of the charity’s research activities. This role covers all aspects of pre- and post-award research management, impact reporting, grant finance management and governance, co-ordination of the Charity’s scientific committees and shaping external scientific communications to supporters and other stakeholders. Additionally, you will foster and maintain strong relationships with researchers, serving as the primary point of contact for engaging with the research community. 

Bowel Research UK are bringing this permanent role following time spent with an interim postholder in position to create a solid foundation and understanding of what the role needs.

This is an opportunity to work with the UK’s leading specialist bowel cancer and bowel disease research charity. Bowel Research UK believe that a cure for bowel cancer and effective treatments to mitigate, or entirely eradicate, other bowel diseases is possible – but only if vital research is funded and investment made into the scientific and medical communities today, to see the benefits tomorrow. 

Bowel Research UK are a flexible employer, for this post they are looking for someone to be comfortable with joining the team in the London office once a month. If the post holder would prefer to work more regularly from an office base, the charity has office space at Royal College of Surgeons in central London. Most team members work from here on Tuesdays and Thursdays. 

For further information and to apply please follow the guidance in the Candidate Pack to arrange a conversation about your suitability for the role and next steps.

Closing date: midnight Wednesday 22nd July

The selection process will involve a two-stage interview process.

Engineering Manager

Remote (UK-based) | Full-time | Salary: £82,409 + benefits including 4.5 day week and 11% employer pension contribution

Do your best work, for the right reasons.

Oak is a fully remote, mission-driven organisation offering high levels of flexibility, autonomy, and purpose. We’re a national not-for-profit working in partnership with teachers to create the highest-quality, sequenced curriculum and lesson resources for pupils across all subjects and age groups.

We’re looking for an experienced Software Engineering Manager to join our Product and Engineering Team to help us build beautifully simple, high-impact digital products that support teachers and improve outcomes for pupils across the UK.

Our culture has been independently recognised through:

• Flexa verified (93% overall score, including 95% for working hours and 97% for role modelling)

• Escape the City's Top 1% Employers – based on anonymous colleague reviews of culture, development, and impact

• Investors in People Gold - through external accreditation and colleague feedback

�� About the Role

Oak provides school teachers and pupils with the highest-quality curriculum and lesson resources across all subjects and age groups.

In this role, you will join our engineering leadership team to manage engineers across our product squads and platform teams, supporting them to thrive and grow. You will work closely with product and platform colleagues to enable effective delivery and continuous improvement, and you will contribute to hiring a diverse mix of permanent colleagues and freelancers to ensure we have the capability needed to deliver our ambitious goals.

Our engineers work in cross-functional product squads alongside designers, researchers, and education experts, regularly releasing new features and improvements that provide teachers and pupils with quick and easy access to high-quality learning resources.

�� What You’ll Be Doing

• Develop and manage a high performing team 

• Lead the continuous improvement of software engineering practices and processes

• Working with product managers, manage the engineering backlog ensuring that important tasks are prioritised alongside bugs and product features

• Prioritise the hiring and retention of a diverse, engaged and collaborative team of engineers

• As a member of the Oak Team, contribute to the planning and culture of the organisation.

• Work in cross-functional and product-oriented squads with colleagues from across the organisation, as required.

• Deputise for the Head of Engineering and take on other general responsibilities as required.

�� What We’re Looking For

• 2+ years experience leading the continuous improvement of an engineering team’s processes and practices

• Experience of recruiting, developing and managing a high performing engineering team

• Substantial experience working in cross functional teams or squads

• Can demonstrate an understanding of how modern web applications work

• Extensive knowledge of the software product development lifecycle and how it influences the success of a product and a team

• You will be comfortable working at pace, with a range of digital systems (including proprietary ones as required) and you will continuously look at ways that the team can keep getting better. You will be excellent at working as part of a remote team, building relationships and managing your time effectively.

If this sounds like what you’d love to be doing, we'd like to hear from you. If you’re not sure that you exactly fit the above criteria, get in touch anyway. Ability and attitude are just as important as experience!

�� Our Benefits

• 25 days annual leave, plus one extra day for each year of service (up to 28)

• Additional Oak closure days over Christmas/New Year

• 11% employer pension contribution (with no minimum employee contribution)

• A 36-hour working week, with half-days on Fridays or every other Friday off

• Fully remote working — we’ll support your home set-up and offer coworking options if preferred

• Twice-yearly in-person offsites to collaborate, connect, and have fun

• A culture that genuinely supports flexibility, autonomy, and trust

�� Inclusion and Belonging

We believe diverse teams build better products. We warmly welcome applicants from all backgrounds, particularly those who are underrepresented in the tech and education sectors. 

If you're from an underrepresented group, there's a good chance you're discounting yourself before you've even started. That's more common than you'd think, and it means we may miss out on brilliant people. If you're excited by this role but don't meet every requirement, please apply anyway.

We use the Applied platform to help reduce bias in our hiring process. Answers are anonymised and reviewed by a panel of humans.

�� Key Info

• Location: Remote, but you must be based in the UK with the legal right to work here

• Sponsorship: Unfortunately, we’re unable to offer visa sponsorship at this time

• Closing date: We’ll be reviewing applications as they come in and may close the role early

If this sounds like the kind of role and team where you could do your life’s best work, we’d love to hear from you.

Next steps

You’ll answer a few admin questions followed by some questions related to your day-to-day job. Your answers will go through our sift process: all answers will be anonymised, randomised, and then reviewed by a panel of reviewers (real humans), so it's your thinking that gets assessed and not your C.V.

If you're shortlisted, we'll invite you to interview. We give everyone feedback at the end of the process.

Interview dates:

Interview 1: Wednesday, 29 July 2026

Interview 2: Monday, 3 August 2026

If this sounds like somewhere you could do your life's best work, we'd love to hear from you.

We love giving feedback, so at the end of the application process, we'll share how well you performed.

We are receiving excellent responses to our job advertisements. This may lead us to close the role early, so if you are considering applying, then please get your application in early to avoid missing out.

We are an equal opportunities employer.

We are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and are determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, or race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable.

Department: Governance & planning

Contract type:  Fixed term for 3 years

Hours: 37 per week

Salary:  Circa £46,453 per annum

Location:Home Based (UK wide travel as required)

Reports To:Governance & Planning Manager

Make a national impact 

The National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) plays a key role in supporting UK Fire and Rescue Services to protect communities, save lives, and drive improvement across the sector.

We are looking for an experienced Impact Evaluation Manager to lead how we understand, measure, and demonstrate the impact of our work at a national level.

This is a high-profile, strategic role where your expertise will directly influence decision-making, shape national programmes, and strengthen evidence-based practice across the fire and rescue sector.

The role 

As NFCC’s lead for impact evaluation, you will:

• Develop and implement a consistent, organisation-wide approach to evaluation

• Lead the evaluation of national programmes, policies, and major initiatives

• Provide expert advice to senior leaders on impact, outcomes, and value for money

• Work with analysis and insight team to turn complex data into clear insights that influence strategic decisions

• Work closely with Fire and Rescue Services, government partners, and stakeholders

• Champion a culture of learning, evidence, and continuous improvement

This role requires strong strategic thinking, credibility, and the ability to lead through influence across a complex, national landscape.

About you 

You will bring: 

• Significant experience in evaluation, research, or impact assessment

• Strong knowledge of evaluation methods (e.g. theory of change, outcome frameworks)

• Experience working in complex, multi-stakeholder environments

• Excellent analytical skills and the ability to translate data into action

• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and shape decision-making

• A passion for evidence-led improvement and public sector impact

Experience in the fire and rescue, emergency services, or wider public sector is desirable but not essential.

Why join NFCC? 

• Play a key role in shaping national fire and rescue policy and practice

• Work with a wide range of senior leaders and sector partners

• Be part of an organisation that values collaboration, integrity, and improvement

• Flexible, remote working arrangements

• Opportunities for professional growth and development

If this sounds like the kind of opportunity that you would be interested in; please have a look at the Job Description on the NFCC website and apply. 

How to apply: 

Please complete the application form linked from the ‘apply now’ button on the NFCC website. CV’s will NOT be accepted for this position.

Closing Date: 26th July 2026 with interviews being conducted week commencing 10th August 2026. 

PLEASE NOTE – THIS VACANCY WILL CLOSE BEFORE THE CLOSING DATE IF WE RECEIVE A HIGH NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS. 

NFCC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and will require a DBS check to be completed prior to commencing in post.

NFCC is committed to being an inclusive employer. We comply with the Equality Act 2010, and we believe that everyone deserves to work in safe environments that are free from bullying, harassment and discrimination, abuse, and harm, where they feel supported, welcome, and able to thrive.

NFCC acknowledges the duty of care to safeguard, protect and promote the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and is committed to ensuring safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities, government guidance and complies with best practice, all staff are expected to share this commitment

Role Purpose

Responsible for helping to ensure the effective delivery of the Regional Fundraising strategy in relation to generating sustainable income from third parties and campaigns. You will primarily focus on recruiting support from community groups and associations, businesses and individuals across the North as well as supporting the growth and diversity of the challenge events portfolio.

You will plan, market, deliver and grow your portfolio ensuring all objectives, financial and non-financial are achieved, with an active focus on cost-effective ideas, growth and contingency plans.

Working closely with our service delivery teams across the UK to develop fundraising lead networks, building a robust and community driven income pipeline. You will build powerful, local relationships across your region, and ensure every supporter has an exceptional fundraising experience.

Main Responsibilities

· Support the development and implementation of a fundraising plan to maximise income generation across the designated area, in line with the overall fundraising strategy

· Build knowledge of Child Bereavement UK supporters in the area and develop a community of supporters who have a tangible relationship with our work

· Build relationships with individual supporters, community organisations, faith groups, schools and education facilities, regional corporates and challenge event participants

· Contribute to the development of annual income and expenditure budgets, monitoring results and contributing to regular reforecasts, mitigation and contingency planning to ensure budget is achieved.

· Attract new support and nurture and develop existing support by providing excellent stewardship to maximise supporter journey, value and retention and in-turn income.

· Work alongside the Head of Regional Fundraising and Challenge Event team to develop and promote successful and engaging off-the-shelf fundraising initiatives, campaigns, and challenge events to engage and encourage potential supporters, using research to spot trends and popular initiatives.

· Work collaboratively with the Challenge Event team and Communications team to develop and implement marketing and social media plans for all events/activities.

· Analyse the potential risks and benefits of fundraising events/activities considering risk, time/cost ratios, and overall ROI, to focus effort accordingly.

· Ensure all associated activities are compliant with charity law, regulatory requirements, and best practice, including Data Protection Act and GDPR.

· Develop and follow processes and systems to ensure the effective management of all relevant information, including maintaining and assuming responsibility for accurate information on the charity’s Sales Force database and the community section of the website.

· Work with the Head of Regional Fundraising to recruit Fundraising Committees across the region

· Support with the recruitment of Community

Person Specification

Essential

· Ability to self-motivate and organise yourself to manage multiple priorities, to set and meet deadlines in order to keep projects moving forwards

· Experience in at least one of: fundraising, sales, partnerships, business development, or community engagement

· Confidence and experience in public speaking, both offline and online, and demonstratable ability to represent a cause to a wide range of audiences

· Outstanding relationship-building skills and an ability to manage stakeholder relationships effectively and creatively

· Experience of working to targets and managing budgets

· A positive, proactive approach to problem-solving and collaboration

· Confidence working independently and as part of a team

Desirable

· Experience in community fundraising or charity income generation

· Experience of delivering a regional-focused role in the same geographic area

· Experience of managing and supporting volunteers

· Familiarity with CRM systems and data management

Benefits

· 28 days’ holiday plus bank holidays (pro rata if applicable) with increase for long service.

· TOIL for our hours work.

· Contributory pension scheme.

· Company sick pay.

· Employee Assistance Programme.

· Life assurance.

· Training loans.

· Enhanced family friendly policies.

Recruitment Timetable

Application deadline: 26th July 2026 at midnight

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications for the role before the closing date.

At Barnardo's, every story has the power to help change children's lives. We're looking for a Media and Communications Manager to help lead our communications that inspire people to support our fundraising, retail, corporate partnerships and philanthropy.

As a manager within the Media and Communications team, you'll be leading our media work around income generation - helping to deliver high-impact campaigns, identify compelling stories, manage reactive enquiries and provide strategic communications advice to colleagues across our income generation teams. You'll know how to create media opportunities that raise Barnardo's profile, build trust and encourage people to get involved.

We're looking for an experienced communications professional with strong media instincts, excellent writing skills and the confidence to advise senior stakeholders. You'll also have experience managing people, creating a positive, collaborative team culture where colleagues can thrive and deliver their best work.

You'll be creative, calm under pressure and excited by finding fresh ways to tell stories that connect with audiences. Whether you're launching a fundraising appeal, supporting a high-profile partnership or responding to breaking news, you'll understand how communications can drive real impact.

If you're an experienced manager who brings energy, positivity and great judgement - and you want to use your skills to help change children's lives - we'd love to hear from you.

When completing your application please refer to your skills knowledge and experience in relation to the Person Specification and Job Description. This should be done with an understanding of the context of the service described.

Pay & Reward Framework

We know that our colleagues go above and beyond in delivering our vital work, driven by their passion and commitment to Barnardo's values.  We also know that we can only realise our ambitions and achieve better outcomes for more children, thanks to the talent, hard work and creativity of our people. 

For all these reasons, we are committed to a new approach to pay and reward, to ensure it is fair, attractive and progressive, which was rolled out in April 2023. This is a positive change for the charity, and a part of our People & Culture Strategy. It will assist us in supporting colleagues to belong, thrive and grow in their colleague journey at Barnardo's and in time will offer clear routes of progression for colleagues in both their career and their pay. 

Whilst the full pay band and salary range is advertised, our approach to starting salaries is to appoint between the minimum to mid-point of the pay band – this ensures that pay steps are available to reward our colleagues annually based on their contribution to excellence and alignment to our values and behaviours.  More details on Barnardo's pay framework can be found upon application. 

We’re looking for an experienced and personable Prospect Research Manager to join a dynamic and ambitious fundraising team at a large national Charity, joining a team committed to building and cultivating significant relationships with philanthropists, corporates, and trusts.

This role will lead on implementing a programme of prospect research activities to identify five, six and seven-figure prospects, enabling the Charity’s talented high-value fundraising teams to maximise voluntary income and support.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Identify and research potential major donors, corporates, and trusts, producing detailed profiles and maintaining robust prospect pipelines.
• Conduct due diligence and assess reputational risks, ensuring compliance with GDPR and best practice.
• Lead on creating, reviewing, and embedding the organisation’s prospect research plan.
• Write high-quality, tailored fundraising communications, from cases for support to donor reports.
• Collaborate closely with internal teams to ensure information is accurate, timely, and strategically aligned.
• Support the high-value fundraising team with planning, portfolio management, and event briefing materials.

Skills & Experience Required:

• Experience conducting in-depth prospect research to identify and qualify major donor prospects.
• Strong writing skills, with the ability to tailor communications for high-value audiences.
• Exceptional communication skills, with tangible experience of building collaborative relationships across high-value fundraising teams and senior stakeholders
• Knowledge of GDPR and ethical considerations in fundraising.
• Experience managing and developing pipelines for high-value fundraising activities.
• Excellent organisational skills with a keen eye for detail.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the 'apply now' button (please do not apply via email). We aim to get back to all successful candidates within 48 working hours.

Commitment to Diversity
The Talent Set are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability, or age. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process

Fundraising Lead (Community, Events & Corporate)

We are seeking an experienced fundraiser to develop community, events and corporate partnerships, helping to grow income and make a real difference.

Position: Fundraising Lead (Community, Events & Corporate)
Location: Bradford / Hybrid
Salary: £18,243 to £20,675 depending on experience (£30,000 to £34,000 FTE)
Hours: Part-time, 22.5 hours per week (3 days)
Contract: Permanent

Closing date: 21st July 2026

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to lead and grow community, events and corporate fundraising for a small but impactful charity supporting people affected by cancer.

You will develop and deliver a varied fundraising programme, building strong relationships with supporters, community groups, businesses and partners to generate sustainable income and provide an excellent supporter experience.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and developing community fundraising campaigns, supporter-led activities and charity events
• Growing corporate partnerships, sponsorship opportunities and business relationships
• Supporting individuals, groups, schools and volunteers with their fundraising activities
• Planning and delivering engaging fundraising events and campaigns
• Creating fundraising materials and communications to inspire supporters
• Building a strong pipeline of opportunities and managing supporter relationships
• Monitoring fundraising performance, income targets and reporting on progress

You will work closely with the CEO and wider team to identify opportunities, raise awareness and help increase the impact of the charity’s work.

About You

You will be a proactive and creative fundraiser with experience across community, events or corporate fundraising, with the ability to build strong relationships and inspire others to support a cause.

You will have:

• Experience delivering successful fundraising activity
• The ability to develop relationships with supporters, volunteers, businesses and stakeholders
• Experience working towards income targets and managing fundraising opportunities
• Excellent communication, organisational and planning skills
• Experience organising events, campaigns or supporter-led fundraising activities
• A positive, hands-on approach with the ability to work independently

Knowledge of corporate partnerships, charity fundraising compliance, CRM systems or working within a small charity environment would be beneficial.

A driving licence and access to a vehicle is required.

About the Organisation

You will be joining a dedicated charity making a meaningful difference to people affected by cancer. Working as part of a small, passionate team, you will have the opportunity to shape fundraising activity, develop new partnerships and help sustain and grow of the vital support services which are provided free of charge to local people affected by cancer.

Other roles you may have experience of could include Fundraising Manager, Community Fundraiser, Events Fundraiser, Corporate Fundraiser, Fundraising Officer, Partnerships Manager, Community Engagement Manager, Fundraising Lead, Charity Fundraiser.Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client – Not For Profit People.

Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client – Not For Profit People. #INDNFP

We are seeking an experienced, strategic and proactive Trusts and Foundations Manager to join an ambitious and growing organisation at an exciting stage of development.

This is an opportunity to take ownership of a high-value grants programme, securing significant funding from charitable trusts and foundations to support impactful services and future growth. Working closely with colleagues across the organisation, you will shape compelling funding opportunities, build meaningful funder relationships and help deliver ambitious income targets.

The Opportunity

As Trusts and Foundations Manager, you will play a pivotal role in developing and delivering a focused, high-quality grants strategy. You will be responsible for identifying and securing new funding opportunities, developing persuasive cases for support and building long-term partnerships with funders.

You will manage the full grant lifecycle, from prospect research and application development through to stewardship and reporting, ensuring a disciplined and results-driven approach to income generation.

The role also includes line management responsibility for members of the Grants Team, supporting performance, development and delivery against agreed objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a targeted Trusts and Foundations fundraising strategy.
• Build and manage a strong pipeline of prospects, applications, reports and renewals.
• Research and evaluate funding opportunities to maximise success rates.
• Write compelling and tailored funding applications and proposals.
• Translate complex programmes and outcomes into clear and persuasive cases for support.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with funders, encouraging long-term engagement and repeat funding.
• Lead on funder reporting and stewardship activities.
• Work collaboratively across teams to develop fundable projects, budgets and impact reports.
• Monitor performance against income targets and continuously improve fundraising approaches.
• Line manage and develop members of the Grants Team.

About You

You will be an accomplished grants fundraiser with a proven ability to secure significant income from Trusts and Foundations.

You will bring:

• Significant experience securing five and six-figure grants from Trusts and Foundations.
• A strong track record of achieving and exceeding income targets.
• Excellent bid writing and proposal development skills.
• Experience building compelling cases for support.
• Strong relationship management and stewardship experience.
• Excellent research, prioritisation and pipeline management skills.
• Outstanding written communication and attention to detail.
• Experience of line management and team development.
• Knowledge of fundraising regulations, compliance and data protection requirements.
• A proactive, organised and results-focused approach.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary: £38,000 -£43,000 per annum + £2,000 bonus
• Contract type: full time, permanent
• Location: flexible: once a quarter at Keele, Staffordshire. 
• Deadline: On rolling basis 

Recruitment process: Cv and Supporting Statement to

If this sounds like you, then please do get in touch ASAP!

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.

Are you an experienced and compassionate leader with a passion for empowering young people and making a difference?

At NYAS (National Youth Advocacy Service), we are dedicated to making a lasting impact on the lives of children, young people, and adults at risk. We believe no child or young person should ever be alone or voiceless in the care system, in family court, or when decisions are being made about their future.

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Project Coordinator, working 28 hours per week, to lead the delivery of Project Unity across England. Project Unity provides high-quality, rights-based advocacy and intensive support to care-experienced young mothers who are pregnant or have recently given birth, helping to empower young mothers, strengthen outcomes and prevent children from entering care.

About Project Unity England

Project Unity England improves outcomes for care-experienced young mothers and their children through collaborative, multi-agency working, delivered through cluster-based areas bringing together local stakeholders for coordinated, community-focused support. Cluster one is based around London and cluster two around Yorkshire, with a third cluster area to be identified in year three. Travel between cluster areas is expected, particularly from year two onwards.

As Project Coordinator, you will support delivery and development of Project Unity within your assigned cluster areas, working closely with partners and internal teams. Key responsibilities include:

• Coordinating project activities and line managing senior practitioners
• Supporting planning, implementation and monitoring of local initiatives
• Facilitating communication between partners and stakeholders
• Organising professional meetings, workshops and events
• Tracking progress and sharing best practice across clusters

This role offers the chance to work across diverse cluster areas, influence at both local and Parliamentary level, and make a direct impact on services for care-experienced young mothers and their children.

About the role

You will provide day-to-day leadership of Project Unity, supporting a team of Project Workers and volunteers to deliver high-quality, advocacy-led, trauma-informed support that empowers young mothers to understand their rights and have their voices heard.

Working with local authorities, health partners, safeguarding networks and community organisations, you will build relationships and referral pathways, monitor outcomes, and identify opportunities to strengthen and grow the service – leading meaningful work within a values-led organisation.

About you

You are passionate about supporting vulnerable young people and families, confident leading teams within a trauma-informed environment, and able to balance operational oversight with a person-centred approach.

You will have experience working with vulnerable young people or families in a social care, advocacy or support setting, alongside experience managing or supervising staff and/or volunteers, plus a strong understanding of safeguarding frameworks and relevant legislation. Excellent communication and organisational skills are essential, with the ability to manage competing priorities and make sound professional decisions, demonstrating NYAS’s values of Collaboration, Accountability, Respect and Empowerment.

How to Apply

Please apply via the the NYAS website. In your application, evidence using specific examples how your skills and experience meet the criteria in the person specification within the attached job description, including:

• Experience with vulnerable young people or families in a social care, advocacy or support setting
• Experience managing or supervising staff and/or volunteers
• Knowledge of legislation and policy relating to advocacy, safeguarding and children’s social care
• Excellent communication, organisational and report-writing skills, with sound professional judgement

Employee Benefits

We offer the following employee benefits:

• 26 days, increasing to 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time)
• Occupational sick pay (subject to completion of qualifying period)
• Enhanced pay for family friendly leave
• Free parking at some of our offices
• Employee assistance programme
• Group stakeholder pension scheme
• Access to BHSF health cash plan
• Cycle to work scheme
• Support and supervision from your line manager
• Learning and Development opportunities

Safeguarding and Compliance

NYAS operates robust safeguarding procedures, and internal candidates will be subject to references in line with our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy. In accordance with UK immigration law, proof of eligibility to work in the United Kingdom will be required as part of the recruitment process. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications.

About NYAS

NYAS (National Youth Advocacy Service) is an established rights-based charity ensuring that children, young people, and adults across England and Wales are respected, represented and supported in expressing their views. We work with care-experienced people who are often reliant on statutory services, and our combination of social care and legal services places us in a unique position to ensure their voices are heard.

We are an equal opportunities employer and a Disability Confident Employer, guaranteeing an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria. We welcome applications from all individuals regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or belief, or any other protected characteristic.