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Are you an experienced corporate fundraiser with a proven track record of winning significant, high‑value partnerships and a passion for developing others to do the same?
We’re looking for a Regional Corporate Partnership Development Manager to help us strengthen and grow corporate fundraising delivered through the British Heart Foundation’s (BHF) Community Fundraising team, supporting our vision of a world where everyone has a healthier heart for longer.
About the role
As a Regional Corporate Partnership Development Manager, you’ll be a key member of the Corporate Partnership team, playing an essential role in building the capability, confidence and consistency of Fundraising Managers across the UK.
This role is all about empowering others to secure and grow high value corporate partnerships. Drawing on your own experience of winning and managing £50k+ partnerships, you’ll coach Fundraising Managers through the full corporate sales cycle from pipeline development and proposition shaping, to pitching, negotiation, contracting and stewardship.
You’ll design and deliver training, embed best practice processes, and create practical toolkits that strengthen regional corporate fundraising. You’ll also support account management activity, helping Fundraising Managers deliver excellent stewardship, renewal strategies and long term growth for existing partners.
Working collaboratively across Community Fundraising, Corporate Partnerships and High Value Operations, you’ll help ensure our Community Fundraising Managers have the skills, tools and confidence to deliver exceptional corporate partnerships.
About you
As our ideal candidate, you bring strong experience of securing high value corporate partnerships and a strong understanding of what excellent corporate fundraising looks like. You’ve personally identified opportunities, shaped propositions, pitched to senior decision makers and successfully closed significant partnerships.
Just as importantly, you have a coaching mindset. You enjoy and have experience developing others, sharing your expertise and helping Fundraising Managers build their confidence and capability.
You bring:
- Proven experience winning high value corporate partnerships, with a strong track record of achieving financial targets while managing multiple priorities effectively.
- End to end sales cycle expertise, from identifying opportunities and shaping propositions to pitching, negotiating, contracting and onboarding partners, supported by strong organisational skills.
- Coaching and capability building skills with experience training, mentoring or upskilling colleagues to improve confidence and performance, ensuring teams stay structured and focused.
- Strong communication and presentation ability, confident engaging with senior internal and external stakeholders.
- Creative and commercially minded thinker, generating innovative, viable ideas that strengthen partnership outcomes and are delivered through clear planning and structured execution.
Working arrangements
This is 12 month fixed term contract.
This is a field-based role covering the UK. You'll need to live in England or be able to relocate to this region. This role requires regular travel within England, and occasional travel to other parts of the UK. A full UK driving licence is desirable but not essential.
Our vision is a world free from the fear of heart and circulatory diseases.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Title: Engagement Manager
Salary: £42,000–£52,000 (depending on experience)
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 37.5 per week (Monday to Friday)
Holiday: 25 days per year plus bank holidays
Location: Home based with regular travel within / to London and across the UK
Probationary Period: 3 months
Reports to: Head of Department
Benefits: An additional 3 days holiday between Christmas and New Year, Flexitime policy, 5% pension contribution
Line Management: Depending on experience, may line-manage the Senior Engagement Coordinator.
We are River Action
We are a small and agile campaigning organisation on a mission to rescue Britain's rivers from a toxic cocktail of agricultural, sewage and industrial pollution and water shortages. We support community action, galvanise and mobilise public opinion, influence government policy, take legal actions and call out destructive industrial practices to incentivise changes that end river pollution and secure freshwater.
We are building a talented team of positive disrupters and stakeholder mobilisers to deliver our strategy to urgently protect and restore our rivers for the benefit of communities, rivers and wildlife.
Britain’s rivers are our life support system and they are dying. We need urgent action to bring them back to life.
Who we are looking for
As River Action’s profile, influence and policy impact continue to grow, we are expanding our Public Affairs function to strengthen engagement with decision-makers, regulators, businesses, NGOs, strategic partners and local communities.
The Engagement Manager will play a critical role in helping River Action influence change by developing high-level relationships, building strategic partnerships and providing strategic leadership across River Action’s engagement programmes to advance our policy, legal and campaigning objectives.
This is a senior engagement leadership role responsible for providing strategic oversight of both stakeholder engagement and community engagement activity, ensuring River Action’s grassroots campaigning and external influence work are mutually reinforcing
What you’ll be doing
The Engagement Manager will lead River Action’s overall engagement strategy, providing strategic oversight of both stakeholder engagement and community engagement activity across the organisation.
Building and managing relationships with senior leaders across government, regulators, NGOs, businesses, financiers, academia and civil society, the postholder will identify opportunities to increase River Action’s influence, support policy and advocacy objectives, and help position the organisation as a leading voice on river protection and environmental reform.
The role will provide strategic direction and oversight to River Action’s community engagement work, including the River Rescue Kit, Community Toolkit and catchment-based campaigning activities, working closely with the Senior Engagement Coordinator who will lead day-to-day delivery, community support and programme implementation.
Working closely with colleagues across Public Affairs, Campaigns, Communications, Legal and Development, the Engagement Manager will ensure engagement activities contribute directly to organisational priorities and campaigns and that community insights help shape River Action’s policy, legal and campaigning work.
Main Responsibilities:
Strategic Stakeholder Engagement
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Develop and deliver River Action’s stakeholder engagement strategy.
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Manage relationships with senior stakeholders and decision-makers.
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Develop and implement engagement or public affairs strategies.
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Identify, map and prioritise key stakeholders across government, regulators, business, NGOs, academia and civil society.
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Build and maintain productive relationships with senior external stakeholders.
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Create opportunities for strategic collaboration that advance River Action’s mission and objectives.
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Monitor stakeholder developments and identify opportunities and risks.
Managing Stakeholder and Community Engagement
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Provide strategic leadership and oversight of River Action’s stakeholder and community engagement programme.
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Ensure effective delivery and continuous development of the River Rescue Kit and Community Toolkit as key resources supporting grassroots campaigners and community groups.
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Oversee catchment-based engagement strategies that strengthen community-led action, advocacy and campaigning.
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Work closely with the Senior Engagement Coordinator to identify opportunities to expand and strengthen River Action’s network of stakeholder and community groups, campaigners and partners.
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Ensure insights, evidence and priorities emerging from stakeholders and local communities to inform River Action’s public affairs, policy, legal and campaigning work.
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Monitor the effectiveness and impact of community engagement activities and ensure learning is shared across the organisation.
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Support the development of engagement frameworks, systems and processes that enable effective community mobilisation at scale.
Public Affairs and External Influence
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Support the delivery of River Action’s Public Affairs strategy.
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Build relationships with parliamentarians, political advisers, local authority leaders and relevant government officials.
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Support engagement with regulators including the Environment Agency, Natural Resources Wales, Ofwat and other relevant bodies.
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Represent River Action in external forums, roundtables, conferences and stakeholder meetings.
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Coordinate stakeholder engagement around key campaigns, policy initiatives and legal actions.
Strategic Partnerships
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Develop partnerships with environmental NGOs, think tanks, academic institutions, financiers and businesses.
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Identify opportunities for joint initiatives, campaigns and advocacy activity.
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Strengthen River Action’s position within the wider environmental and public policy landscape.
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Convene strategic partnerships to support policy and campaigning objectives.
Organisational Leadership
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Work closely with the Head of Public Affairs to support delivery of organisational objectives.
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Provide strategic direction, support and oversight to the Senior Engagement Coordinator, ensuring community engagement activity aligns with organisational priorities and objectives.
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Provide stakeholder intelligence and strategic advice to senior leadership.
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Contribute to organisational planning and public affairs priorities.
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Support cross-team working between Public Affairs, Campaigns, Communications, Legal and Fundraising.
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Ensure strong integration between River Action’s community engagement, public affairs, campaigns, communications and legal work.
Communications and Representation
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Act as an ambassador for River Action externally.
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Support media opportunities through stakeholder engagement and relationship building.
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Prepare briefings, stakeholder reports and engagement plans.
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Help identify influential voices and advocates who can amplify River Action’s work.
Monitoring and Reporting
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Maintain stakeholder engagement plans and CRM records.
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Monitor engagement outcomes and report against agreed KPIs.
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Evaluate the effectiveness of stakeholder engagement activity and recommend improvements.
What you’ll bring
Essential Experience
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Significant experience in stakeholder engagement, public affairs, external affairs, partnerships or advocacy.
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Experience managing relationships with senior stakeholders and decision-makers.
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Experience developing and implementing engagement or public affairs strategies.
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Experience overseeing or managing community engagement, organising or grassroots campaigning programmes.
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Experience translating community priorities and local evidence into policy, advocacy or campaigning objectives.
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Experience working across complex stakeholder environments.
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Experience representing an organisation externally.
Essential Knowledge
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Understanding of UK water-related political, regulatory and policy-making processes.
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Understanding of stakeholder engagement and influence strategies.
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Understanding of community engagement, organising and mobilisation approaches.
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Knowledge of environmental, sustainability or public policy issues.
Essential Skills
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Exceptional relationship-building and networking skills.
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Strong influencing and negotiation abilities.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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Strong strategic thinking and political awareness.
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Ability to balance strategic stakeholder engagement with community-led campaigning and mobilisation.
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Strong understanding of how grassroots engagement can support policy, legal and public affairs objectives.
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Ability to develop engagement strategies that connect local action with national influence and impact.
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Ability to manage multiple priorities and complex stakeholder relationships.
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Excellent project management and organisational skills.
Desirable
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Knowledge of water policy, environmental regulation or agricultural policy.
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Experience engaging with Westminster, Whitehall or devolved administrations.
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Experience developing partnerships with businesses and financiers.
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Experience supporting policy or advocacy campaigns.
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Experience working with community-led environmental campaigns or citizen science initiatives.
Why join us?
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Be part of a mission-driven organisation working to restore and protect the UK’s rivers.
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Work at the heart of political and environmental change, influencing decision-makers at the highest levels.
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Work in an agile, supportive and happy work environment where your ideas and expertise will have real impact.
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Opportunities for professional development and growth within the organisation.
Diversity and inclusion
Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies show that women and people of colour are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single criteria. We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace. So if you like the look of this role but your past experience does not align perfectly with everything in the job description, we’d still love to hear from you. You may be just the right person for this role.
How to apply
To apply, please submit to jobs at riveractionuk dot com with the subject ‘Engagement Manager’:
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your CV (2 pages),
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a cover letter (2 pages) explaining why you want to work for River Action and how your skills and experience meet the requirements of the role, and
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a written submission (2 pages) as described below.
Only applications including all three documents will be accepted. Please provide your documents in pdf format.
Written submission
The Government is expected to bring forward a Clean Water Bill in Parliament. River Action wants to influence the Bill to secure stronger protections for rivers, hold polluters to account, and deliver measurable improvements in river health.
In no more than 750 words, set out how you would approach this challenge. Your response should explain:
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Which stakeholders you would prioritise engaging with, and why.
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How you would use partnerships, community groups and grassroots evidence to support your objectives.
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How you would measure the success of your approach.
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One significant challenge or risk, and how you would address it.
We are interested in your ability to think strategically, prioritise effectively, and demonstrate how engagement can help deliver policy and environmental change.
Application process
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until 5pm on Wednesday 15th July.
Should your application be selected during sift, the next stage will involve an initial 15-minute interview. You may then be invited to attend a second interview with a panel.
Interviews will be held in the weeks commencing 19th July and 26th July via video conference.
Please indicate in your covering letter or in a covering email your availability for interviews.
If you have any questions about the role or your application, please contact us on jobs at riveractionuk dot com.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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This is a brilliant opportunity for a self-starter who thrives on identifying and winning new business and helping to create meaningful partnerships in the community. We are looking for a motivated and experienced Corporate and Community Partnerships Fundraiser to join us on a three-month contract.
Reporting to the Head of Fundraising, you will lead prospect research and outreach across NHS Barking, Havering & Redbridge procurement suppliers, local community businesses and key corporate partnerships sectors for hospital fundraising. You will develop compelling partnership propositions and engagement materials, identify key stakeholders within target organisations, and progress prospects through to confirmed meetings.
What You’ll Do
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Conduct thorough prospect research across NHS BHRUT procurement suppliers, local businesses and priority sectors to build a strong and accurate pipeline of prospective corporate and community partners in our new CRM, Beacon.
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Create a corporate partnership fundraising deck for prospects that brings to life all the ways businesses can get involved, from social value opportunities, do your own fundraising and challenge events, sponsorship opportunities, to volunteering and in-kind support. This will need to be compelling and can be tailored for NHS procurement suppliers and aligned to the charity’s strategic goals.
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Develop a corporate volunteering opportunities deck, ready to share with prospective and current partners.
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Identify key stakeholders within target prospect organisations and make proactive outreach to arrange prospect meetings between corporate contacts and the Head of Fundraising, to support the charity’s income growth ambitions.
Who We’re Looking For
You’ll bring energy, creativity and confidence to this role. You’re the kind of person who:
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Is self-motivated by winning new business and identifying and building long-term, high-value partnerships.
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Is a confident relationship-builder who brings curiosity, creativity and a proactive mindset to identifying new opportunities.
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Is passionate about the work of hospital charities and the difference they make to patients and staff.
Essential Experience & Skills
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Proven, strong experience in corporate partnerships or business development, with a strong track record of generating income.
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Experience developing compelling proposals and conducting high-quality prospect research.
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Excellent communication, organisational and influencing skills, with strong attention to detail.
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Comfortable working fully remotely and managing your own time effectively.
To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter of no more that two A4 pages.
We support the hospitals at Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust (BHRUT). Everything we do changes lives for the better.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Role Purpose:
About Responsible Finance
Responsible Finance is the membership association for the UK’s Community Development Finance Institutions (CDFIs). CDFIs are community lenders, committed to delivering positive social impact, and offer fair and affordable finance to businesses, social enterprises and to people unable to access it elsewhere.
This is an exciting moment to be joining the CDFI sector. Responsible Finance and its members are focused on increasing access to fair and affordable finance for SMEs, social enterprises, people, places and communities that are underserved by mainstream finance. The Partnerships Manager will play a central role in turning that ambition into practical referral pathways, stronger partnerships and measurable growth in responsible lending.
Awareness of CDFIs remains low among many organisations that support SMEs and entrepreneurs. Many businesses that could benefit from CDFI finance are therefore not currently being directed to the sector. An increasing number seem to be turning to high interest lenders, which don’t always consider good customer outcomes.
We are therefore seeking an exceptional Partnerships Manager to develop and deliver a partnership outreach and creation strategy that raises awareness of CDFIs, increases referrals and signposting, and supports growth in CDFI SME lending. Our recent pilot with Lloyds Bank to refer declined SMEs to Responsible Finance, and our partnership with Grow London Local are just two examples.
Success in this role will mean building a prioritised partnership pipeline, converting relationships into active referral pathways, improving the quality and volume of referrals to CDFIs, and using data to learn what works.
Purpose of the Role
As Responsible Finance’s dedicated Partnerships Manager you will build strong relationships with banks, brokers and broker organisations, professional advisers, business organisations, government, local growth bodies and others to raise awareness, establish referral routes and strengthen onward pathways to finance readiness and business support.
Your work will be a driving force in delivering Responsible Finance’s ambition to unlock an additional £1bn of lending over the next five years.
Key Responsibilities:
- Leading the development of Responsible Finance’s partnership and stakeholder relationship strategy, working with our CDFI members to identify the organisations with the greatest potential to support growth in demand and referral pathways.
- Educating potential partners and referrers about what CDFIs are, the finance and support they provide, and of their role in local economic growth and community development.
- Increasing referrals and signposting to CDFIs centrally through Finding Finance and locally from organisations supporting businesses, improving access to finance and supporting lending growth.
- Managing the ongoing development and continuous improvement of the Finding Finance platform to ensure that it supports frictionless referrals and good customer outcomes – and that ongoing attribution data informs the ongoing targeting of partners.
- Developing routes for onward referrals to organisations that can support businesses with technical assistance, finance readiness and wider business support, creating a stronger future pipeline for CDFIs.
- Representing Responsible Finance at sector events, roundtables and stakeholder meetings, with a clear engagement plan, follow-up process and route for converting contacts into partnership opportunities.
This is a varied and dynamic role, working closely with our members and a range of external stakeholders. This job description is not exhaustive; it outlines the key tasks and responsibilities of the post which are subject to change. Any changes will be made in consultation with the post holder.
Role success measures and outcomes
- A prioritised partnership strategy and engagement plan agreed with Responsible Finance and informed by CDFI member needs.
- A live pipeline of target partners, with clear next actions, ownership, status and expected impact.
- New or improved referral pathways from priority partner segments, such as banks, brokers, accountants, local growth bodies, business support organisations and others.
- Improved quality, tracking and attribution of referrals through Finding Finance and local partner routes.
- Evidence of learning from pilots, including what drives referral quality, customer engagement, member value and responsible lending growth.
Skills and Experience:
Essential
We are looking for someone with experience of partnership development, stakeholder engagement or business development in a relevant environment. Experience of the finance ecosystem, SME support landscape or local economic development networks would be particularly valuable. Knowledge of CDFIs is highly desirable but not essential for the right candidate.
- Strong relationship-building skills. Must be comfortable working with stakeholders at a range of levels.
- Proven ability to build partnerships from prospecting through to implementation, including converting conversations into practical actions, pilots or agreements.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
- Previous experience in a similar stakeholder / partner facing role.
- Highly self-motivated and able to drive your own work forward, but equally a team player with a collaborative working style.
- Willingness to travel regularly – this role is partner and stakeholder facing and the post holder will be required to travel frequently, up to twice a week, and sometimes at short notice.
- Strong presentational and public speaking skills and experience.
- Ability to develop compelling value propositions and engagement materials for different audiences.
- Strong project management skills, including planning, budgeting, prioritisation, delivery against milestones and managing dependencies across multiple stakeholders.
- Confidence using data, dashboards or CRM-style tools to track pipeline activity, referral performance and outcomes.
- Ability to work collaboratively with members or delivery partners, balancing different organisational priorities and capacities.
- Understanding of good customer outcomes, referral quality, consent and data-sharing considerations in a partnership or customer journey context.
- Strong judgement and political/stakeholder awareness when representing an organisation externally.
Desirable
Working as part of a small organisation, you will need to demonstrate flexibility and versatility and have opportunities to support a range of other projects and support services for our members, developing a wide range of skills and competencies.
Therefore, in addition to the essential criteria above, we are also interested in candidates with the following skills and experience:
- Experience in organising and delivering events and workshops.
- Experience of creating and delivering presentations.
- An understanding of CDFIs and/or lending helpful – particularly investor relations and social enterprises.
- Experience line managing and/or directing the work of other team members.
- Experience working with banks, brokers, accountants, business support organisations, local authorities, combined authorities, chambers of commerce, growth hubs or social investment networks.
- Experience designing referral journeys, customer pathways, partner onboarding processes or account-management frameworks.
- Experience using or improving digital referral platforms, CRM systems, forms or reporting processes.
- Understanding of SME finance, access-to-finance barriers, finance readiness, social enterprise finance or inclusive/local economic growth.
- Experience developing partnership agreements, memoranda of understanding, pilot plans or data-sharing processes.
How to Apply
Please send your CV and responses to the following questions to Careers4Change:
- What appeals to you about this job/Responsible Finance and why do you think you’ll do a great job?
- Tell us about a partnership or stakeholder relationship you developed. What was your approach, what changed as a result, and what did you learn?
- Based on what you know about Responsible Finance and CDFIs, what would your approach be to developing strong partnerships and referral pathways?
We recognise that the use of AI tools is widespread these days, and it is often obvious when it’s used. We will automatically reject applications where the use of AI without any editing or your original thoughts is evident. The ability to be thoughtful and tailor to your audience is crucial for being successful in this role.
Job title: Responsible Finance, Partnerships Manager
Location: Remote with frequent expenses-paid travel – up to 10 times /month
Reporting To: Programme Director
Contract: 18-month fixed term contract with intention to make permanent, subject to performance and funding
Salary: £40,000
Date Closes: Friday 17th July
Think Active is entering an exciting period of growth, collaboration and system leadership. Over the coming years, we aim to strengthen our influence and impact across Coventry, Solihull & Warwickshire, particularly in tackling inequalities through the power of sport and physical activity.
At the heart of our work is our vision:
#WeThinkActive – Everyone in Coventry, Solihull & Warwickshire to benefit from movement and enjoy sport and physical activity in safe and thriving communities.
And our mission:
We will use the power and potential of sport and physical activity to enable future generations to have healthier and more prosperous lives.
The role reflects the growing recognition that physical activity has an important role to play in improving health, reducing inequalities and strengthening communities across Coventry, Solihull and Warwickshire.
Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references, pre-employment checks, a DBS check and proof of the right to work in the UK.
The main responsibilities of this role are:
Main Responsibilities
Relationship Management
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Lead and manage relationships with partners and support the development of local partnerships and networks that drive collaboration across relevant sectors.
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Lead or support the development of place-based partnerships that align multiple agendas across sectors and advocate for the benefits of physical activity.
Project Management
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Lead Think Active-managed initiatives, ensuring aims are clearly defined, delivered on time and within budget, and aligned with organisational values.
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Use data and insight to co-design, deliver and evaluate projects and initiatives.
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Produce clear performance reports, reporting against SMART goals and targets.
Financial Management
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Take responsibility for diversifying Think Active's income streams in line with the business development plan, operating within funding guidance and financial procedures.
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Manage project budgets, including forecasting, monitoring income and expenditure, and submitting financial reports.
Demonstrating Impact
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Track and report progress through case studies and evaluation processes that evidence the impact and value of Think Active's work.
Marketing and Communications
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Build brand visibility by strategically managing partnerships and contributing to Think Active's wider marketing and communications activity.
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Help position Think Active as a leading voice in health, wellbeing, and physical activity through innovative partnerships and initiatives.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Qualifications
Essential Criteria
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Relevant degree, professional qualification or equivalent experience in business, health, sport, physical activity or a related field.
Desirable Criteria
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Project management qualification
Knowledge
Essential Criteria
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Knowledge of local and national strategies and policies relating to sport, physical activity and health promotion.
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Knowledge of current trends and innovations in sport and physical activity participation and promotion.
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Knowledge of the barriers facing the least active members of society and the benefits of physical activity.
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Knowledge of the local community and key stakeholders across Coventry, Solihull and Warwickshire.
Desirable Criteria
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Knowledge of safeguarding and protecting children and vulnerable adults in sport.
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Experience of leading and managing people, including setting and reviewing work programmes, providing clear direction and demonstrating the behaviours required to achieve agreed standards.
Experience
Essential Criteria
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Proven experience in partnership development or a comparable role within a sport, physical activity, health, charity, non-profit or similar setting.
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A track record of delivering successful individual, team and partnership outcomes.
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Experience of developing, managing and nurturing relationships with partners and stakeholders.
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Experience of drafting, implementing and reporting on strategic development plans and policies in partnership with stakeholders and communities.
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Experience of planning and managing budgets, including meeting the requirements of funding agencies or partner organisations.
Desirable Criteria
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Experience of fundraising and grant applications.
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Experience of event planning and delivery.
Skills and Abilities
Essential Criteria
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Ability to successfully lead, project manage and motivate individuals and project teams.
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Well-developed written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to motivate, persuade, negotiate and influence others.
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Strategic thinking, critical thinking and sound decision-making skills.
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Ability to work independently and manage a broad portfolio of projects, partners and budgets, balancing competing priorities and deadlines.
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Ability to promote and champion equality, diversity and inclusion, demonstrating a fair and ethical approach in all situations.
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Ability to effectively network and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
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Professional, supportive and able to maintain confidentiality at all times.
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Ability to reflect on performance, welcome feedback and commit to continuous professional development.
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Competent in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
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Strong presentation and facilitation skills, with the ability to deliver workshops and group sessions.
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Ability and willingness to travel across Coventry, Solihull, Warwickshire, the West Midlands and nationally, and to work occasional evenings, weekends and public holidays as required
Desirable Criteria
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Ability to develop and implement effective partnership strategies.
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Demonstrates resilience, professionalism, flexibility and a supportive approach.
ABOUT THINK ACTIVE
Think Active is a charity and the Active Partnership for Coventry, Solihull, and Warwickshire. We are one of 6 sub-regional Active Partnerships within the West Midlands and one of 42 across England.
Active Partnerships are strategic organisations that recognise activity levels are affected by a complex system of influences, and no single organisation or programme can create sustainable change at scale. Understanding the unique attributes and challenges within Coventry, Solihull and Warwickshire, we work collaboratively with our network of local partners to help create the right conditions for those facing the greatest inequalities to have access to movement, sport and physical activity, in a way that works for them For further information on Think Active, please visit our website here
BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR THINK ACTIVE
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Employer pension contribution of 6%, subject to scheme eligibility and terms.27 days annual leave (FTE), plus bank holidays.
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Agile and flexible working, with a blended approach to home, office, and remote working.
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Enhanced maternity, paternity, and sick leave policies.
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Contribution to the cost of eye tests.
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Commitment to professional development and training.
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Cycle to Work Scheme.
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Life Insurance cover
We love difference and will be interested to find out what motivates you and how you can contribute to Think Active. We encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are a Disability Confident committed employer, and we actively encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments required during the application and assessment process, and upon joining Think Active.
We recognise that some of the language used within this job description may be sector specific. We are committed to keeping jargon to a minimum and would encourage interested applicants to ask questions or seek clarification at any point during our recruitment process.
For everyone in Coventry, Solihull & Warwickshire to benefit from movement and enjoy sport and physical activity in safe and thriving communities.
Location: Remote (based in Scotland with regular travel across Scotland and the North of England, plus travel for biannual team days in London and departmental team meetings in various locations)
Hours of work: 21-28 hours a week (3-4 days)
Salary: £28,665 - £31,965 pro rata (£17,199 - £19,179 or £22,932 - £25,572 actual)
Contract type: Permanent
Why work for Kids Matter?
- Generous annual leave – 25 days (plus bank holidays) per year pro rata, with time off between Christmas and New Year's additional to this allowance.
- Remote working contribution – receive £26/month pro rata towards the costs of working from home and/or using a co-working space.
- Access to coaching sessions, training opportunities and our Employee Assistance Programme (a confidential support service for staff).
- Flexible working across weekdays to suit your schedule.
About us
Kids Matter is one of the UK’s fastest growing children’s charities. Our vision is to see every child in need raised in a strong family. Our mission is to reduce the impact of poverty on children through community-based parenting programmes.
Research shows that group-based early intervention parenting groups are the most effective way to support children in need. We train peer facilitators in local churches - the largest voluntary body in the country - to run our affordable, accessible and highly effective parenting programmes, written by Clinical Psychologists. They come alongside parents and carers, building long-lasting community in addition to encouraging confidence and learning positive parenting skills.
We value difference and diversity, and we want our workplace to be built on shared values of equality and mutual trust, with team members representing the wide range of backgrounds and experiences that exist within the UK. We therefore actively encourage applications from people of diverse backgrounds and varied experiences, particularly those who are African, Afro-Caribbean, Asian or part of other minority ethnic communities, who have lived experience of the impact of low-income/low-support circumstances, and who are living with a disability or identify as being neurodivergent.
About the role
The National Partnership Manager role involves:
- Driving expansion across Scotland and the rest of the UK by identifying, engaging, and securing new church partners and networks.
- Working closely as part of the engagement team, to build and manage a strong pipeline of prospective partners, contributing to national growth targets and KPIs.
- Attending and representing Kids Matter at events through public speaking, exhibitions, and partnership engagement.
About you
Are you confident in pioneering new projects? Do you have strong networking skills? Are you a Christian with an active faith in Jesus? Do you have a passion for Kids Matter’s vision of seeing every child in need raised in a strong family?
Then we would love to hear from you!
Please see the job pack for more details on the role and application process
How to Apply
You can apply for the National Partnership Manager position by completing a copy of our online application form.
The deadline for applications is 13th July at 9am. All successful and unsuccessful applicants will be notified by email.
We also ask for all applicants to submit an Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form, which will be sent to you to complete following the submission of your application. This form will be used for anonymous analysis to ensure our overall recruitment procedures are fair and transparent. It will never be viewed or used as part of the selection process. It is optional to submit this form.
If you have any questions, please refer to our recruitment FAQs document. If you would like any application and interview support or you need any reasonable adjustments throughout the application process, please contact Katie Washington (HR & Systems Manager).
We exist to reduce the impact of poverty on children in need across the UK.


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We’re looking for a proactive and creative individual to join our team as a Community Fundraising & Partnerships Manager — playing a vital role in growing the support that powers our work.
This role is all about connecting people with purpose. You’ll lead community fundraising activity, build meaningful partnerships with local businesses, and create engaging campaigns and events that inspire support and generate income. Working at the heart of our income generation strategy, you’ll help secure vital funding that directly supports the animals who rely on us.
If you thrive on building relationships, spotting opportunities and turning ideas into results, we’d love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
Community Fundraising & Engagement
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Develop and grow community fundraising activity across individuals, groups and local organisations.
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Create and deliver engaging campaigns and fundraising events.
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Recruit and support volunteers to maximise fundraising reach and impact.
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Deliver excellent supporter experiences and stewardship.
Corporate Partnerships
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Build and manage relationships with local businesses.
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Secure financial and in-kind support.
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Develop long-term partnerships that increase income and awareness.
Income Generation & Performance
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Work closely with the Head of Income Generation to deliver fundraising objectives and income targets.
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Maintain a strong pipeline of opportunities and provide regular reporting and forecasting.
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Monitor fundraising trends and identify new opportunities for growth.
Collaboration & Compliance
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Work collaboratively across the organisation to maximise opportunities and ensure consistent messaging.
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Ensure all activity complies with fundraising regulations, GDPR and organisational policies.
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Champion the charity’s values, professionalism and supporter care.
Person Specification
Experience & Knowledge
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Experience in community fundraising, supporter engagement or income generation.
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Experience managing relationships with supporters, community groups or corporate partners.
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Experience delivering successful fundraising campaigns or events.
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Understanding of fundraising principles and supporter stewardship.
Skills & Abilities
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Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
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Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
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Proactive, self-motivated and results-driven.
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Confident networker and ambassador for the charity.
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Good IT skills, including CRM/database systems.
Personal Qualities
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Positive, collaborative and resilient.
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Committed to ethical fundraising and continuous learning.
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Passionate about delivering excellent supporter experiences.
As part of the interview process, shortlisted applicants will be asked to deliver a 10-minute presentation. Further details will be provided in the interview invitation.
Benefits
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Company pension
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Employee discount
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Free parking
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Health & wellbeing programme
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On-site parking
We are happy to discuss working hours for this role.
We bring people and animals together to build a kinder world through rescue, care and compassion.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Do you share our belief in the importance of small charities and the power of skilled volunteers to drive meaningful, lasting change?
At Cranfield Trust, our mission is to bring together skilled volunteers and small charities to strengthen organisations, develop leaders and deliver impact that lasts.
Small charities play a vital role in communities, often at the frontline of complex and urgent challenges. But the environment that small charities have to operate in is becoming more demanding, with uncertain funding, rising demand, stretched leadership capacity, and a range of other issues that are currently impacting the sector.
We deliver free, capacity-building services and support for small charities, utilising proven approaches that address organisational challenges and leadership development. We are at an important point in our development, with a new CEO and a new strategy. Demand for our support is high and growing rapidly, and how we respond will shape our future impact.
We are looking for an experienced fundraising and relationship manager, who is motivated by the difference our work makes for small charities throughout the UK.
About this role
As Philanthropy and Partnerships Manager, you will play a central role in developing and managing Cranfield Trust's high-value relationships with funders, donors and partners. This includes identifying new funding and partnership opportunities, shaping compelling proposals, and building and stewarding trusted relationships that lead to long-term support.
You would be joining us at an important point in our development, with a new CEO, and a new strategy being introduced later this year. Demand for our support is high and growing rapidly, and how we respond will shape our future impact.
This is a remote working role, open to candidates based anywhere in the United Kingdom, but occasional attendance at face-to-face meetings, events and in-house training/development is a core requirement of the role. In this role, you will work closely with our Wales and Scotland Managers and we are keen to hear from interested candidates in Scotland or Wales.
You do not need to meet every role requirement to apply. But you should be ready to build an understanding of our work and share our passion for the difference it makes. Whether your experience fully matches the role description, or you bring relevant skills and a strong motivation to learn, we encourage you to apply.
In return, we can offer a flexible, purposeful role in a team that is highly committed, clear on priorities and motivated by our mission. Our staff survey reflects this, with 100% of colleagues feeling committed to delivering high-quality work.
We want to hear from a diverse range of applicants. We are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and we want this to be reflected in the diversity and geographical spread of our team. If you have access needs or require reasonable adjustments as part of the recruitment process, please let us know.
Please read more information about the role and how to apply in our Recruitment Pack on our website.
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The Regional Programme & Partnerships Manager plays a central role in leading and growing LTSB’s work across Birmingham. The role combines programme delivery, schools engagement, employer partnerships and youth employment support to create meaningful pathways into careers for young people from underrepresented backgrounds.
The postholder will be responsible for delivering LTSB’s Birmingham programme activity, including employment programmes, schools programme delivery and employer-led experiences, while also developing relationships with employers, schools, referral partners and community organisations that strengthen local impact. Working closely with colleagues across Programmes, Employment, Corporate Partnerships and Fundraising, the role will ensure a joined-up and high-quality experience for young people, employers and partners.
The role is suited to someone who is passionate about social mobility, confident delivering engaging programmes, skilled at building relationships and comfortable managing a varied workload across delivery, partnerships and regional development activity.
LTSB prepares, connects and supports young people from disadvantaged backgrounds to careers with leading organisations.
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Drive meaningful change for disabled children while building your career in corporate partnerships. This role offers the chance to secure major new business partnerships that directly fund life-changing equipment for children who need it most.
Location: Remote with 3 days in the office per month
About Newlife
As one of the UK's leading charities providing essential specialist equipment to children with disabilities, Newlife is dedicated to making life better - for the families we serve, and for the people who help us to make that happen.
Through grants and emergency equipment loans, we ensure children get the vital equipment they need, when they need it, while our free nurse helpline offers crucial support and information. Our campaigns help to give children with disabilities and their families a voice, advocating for change to benefit the families we serve.
Across the whole of Newlife, our teams are crucial to our success – it's not just a job; here you'll be helping us to change lives every day.
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checking may be necessary for this role.
What You'll Be Doing
You'll drive sustainable income growth through acquiring new corporate partners and managing existing supporters. This role focuses heavily on proactive business development, working with our stock donation team to identify, approach and secure new corporate supporters.
New Business Development:
- Develop and deliver a corporate new business strategy to secure significant income growth
- Identify, research and prioritise prospective corporate partners aligned with Newlife's mission
- Build and manage a strong pipeline across retail, logistics, manufacturing, professional services and consumer brands
- Generate opportunities through networking, outreach, referrals, events and LinkedIn engagement
- Lead on preparing tailored pitches, proposals and presentations
- Conduct face-to-face and virtual meetings with senior decision-makers including CSR, ESG, HR, marketing and executive teams
Partnership Types:
- Charity of the Year
- Strategic partnerships
- Cause-related marketing
- Employee fundraising
- Sponsorship and payroll giving
- Corporate volunteering
- Gifts in kind
Account Management:
- Manage and develop a portfolio of corporate partners to maximise long-term value
- Deliver excellent stewardship and relationship management
- Create impactful partnership plans and reports demonstrating social impact
- Identify opportunities to grow existing partnerships through multi-year agreements
Performance Management:
- Deliver agreed income and KPI targets for corporate fundraising
- Maintain accurate pipeline forecasting and reporting
- Monitor ROI and ensure partnerships deliver strong value
What We're Looking For
Essential Experience:
- Proven experience in corporate fundraising, sales, business development or account management
- Strong track record of securing new business and achieving income or revenue targets
- Excellent relationship-building and influencing skills
- Confident presenter with strong written proposal and pitch-writing abilities
- Commercially aware with ability to identify mutually beneficial partnership opportunities
- Highly organised with strong pipeline and project management skills
- Self-motivated, proactive and results-driven
- Passionate about improving outcomes for disabled children
Essential Skills:
- Strategic thinking and communication
- Negotiation and relationship management
- Resilience and persistence
- Commercial awareness and collaboration
- Initiative and creativity
Desirable:
- Charity sector experience
- Knowledge of CSR, ESG and corporate giving trends
- Experience using CRM databases such as Salesforce, Raiser's Edge or Donorflex
- Existing network of corporate contacts
If you're ready to build meaningful partnerships that change children's lives while advancing your career, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now to join our mission.
The UK’s largest charitable provider of specialist equipment for disabled children.


We are Living Streets, the UK charity for everyday walking.
We want to create a nation where walking is the natural choice for everyday, local journeys; free from congested roads and pollution, reducing the risk of preventable illnesses and social isolation. We want to achieve a better walking environment and to inspire people of all generations to walk and wheel more.
The postholder will lead and grow relationships that help make walking/wheeling a safe and accessible choice for people across Scotland. . The role will ensure that partnership activity is aligned with national and local priorities for active travel, Living Streets’ strategy and delivers clear benefits for people and places. The role will also manage our Team Leader Scotland and programmes in Scotland.
Living Streets is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk; and expects all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be subject to background and criminal records checks as relevant to the job role.
Living Streets is committed to being an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences.
Closing date: Thursday 2 July 2026, Midday (12PM)
Interviews: Tuesday 14 July and Wednesday 15 July (after 13:00)
Our mission is to achieve a better walking environment and inspire people to walk more.



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Job Description
The Head of Delivery & Partnerships is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing the
successful implementation, quality of outcomes, and retention of DFN Project SEARCH programmes
across the UK, the Republic of Ireland and Iberia, in line with our franchise agreement from Project
SEARCH . This role leads the Delivery & Partnerships team, ensuring strategic alignment, excellence
of delivery, and sustained impactful partnerships.
You will play a pivotal role in driving programme quality, ensuring retention, maintaining model
fidelity, and ensuring high-quality outcomes for interns. Additionally, you will oversee the growth of
our number of programmes, in line with our strategic regional and national plans. You will also
contribute to the strategic direction of the organisation, working closely with cross-functional teams
to maximise DFN Project SEARCH’s impact.
Regular travel throughout the UK will be required, with occasional travel to other areas of our delivery.
In addition, occasional international travel may be required, for example to the annual conference in
the United States.
Essential Experience and Skills
• A passion for changing the lives of young people with learning disabilities and / or who are
autistic
• Educated to degree level or relevant Professional Qualification
• Highly motivated and organised self-starters with the ability to work under your own initiative
• Strong understanding of supported employment, education, and local authority partnerships.
• Experience in project management, partnership development, and stakeholder engagement.
• Excellent communication, influencing, and negotiation skills.
• Experience using data systems and performance management tools.
• Experience delivering training and speaking at events or conferences.
• Understanding of SEND provision and funding arrangements in the UK (e.g., EHCPs, DWP, local
authorities).
• Experience working with senior stakeholders via formal reporting mechanisms.
• Leadership experience managing people/teams.
• Financial literacy and experience managing budgets.
Desirable Experience and Qualifications
• Experience working with DFN Project SEARCH programmes or similar supported internship
models.
• Experience in selling services or products and effective account management.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and health & safety in programme delivery.
• Knowledge and experience of using the Microsoft suite, in particular Outlook and Excel
• Experience of using a CRM for administrative and reporting purposes
DFN Project SEARCH are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young
people and adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject
to an enhanced DBS disclosure.
We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+
candidates, disabled candidates, and from men, because we would like to increase the
representation of these groups at this level at DFN Project SEARCH.
-Interviews will take place on:
1st round July 23rd and July 24th
2nd and final round: July 31st
Closing date: Sunday July 12th
-Start date - Asap
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Development Manager
Location: Cambridge, UK OR Remote, UK, with regular travel to Cambridge
Salary: £44,000-£48,000 p.a. full-time equivalent, dependent on experience
Basis: Fixed-term contract (12 months). Full-time, part-time or flexible.
Eligibility: You must be eligible to work in the UK
The role
We are looking for a Development Manager to join our fundraising team to support our ambitious, global mission to democratise computing and AI education for all young people. . You’ll build and manage a global portfolio of strategic, high-value funding partners that share and advance our mission. Through effective relationship building and account management, you’ll engage donors with the aim of growing their long-term support for our work.
The ideal candidate will have experience of successful corporate/institutional partnership development and/or stewardship at a national or international scale. You may also have experience working with trusts and foundations or securing sponsorship for events.
We strive to make the Foundation a place where talented people who care about our mission can do the best work of their careers. We have a flexible and collaborative approach to all aspects of our work. If you’re the right person for the job, we’ll make it work for you, and you can be confident that you’ll be working with an exceptional team of people who care about our mission and each other
We work hard to make sure that the Foundation is a place where everyone is supported to do the best work of their careers. We have a flexible and collaborative approach to all aspects of our work. If you're the right person for the job, we’ll make it work for you, and you can be confident that you’ll be joining an exceptional team of people who care about our mission and each other.
Responsibilities
- Proactively develop a pipeline of funding opportunities, establishing relationships that will lead to new partnerships or donations
- Manage a portfolio of existing partners, developing and implementing engagement strategies to strengthen these relationships
- Match funders’ objectives with the Foundation's programmes and goals
- Prepare funding applications, proposals, presentations, and pitches, working collaboratively across the Foundation to support the development of these documents
- Evaluate and report on partner activities to ensure goals are achieved and the impact of their support is shared
- Develop and implement engaging and bespoke stewardship plans
- Accurately capture information using our CRM (Salesforce) pipeline process
- Support colleagues as they develop new donor relationships to secure grants and donations
- Develop and maintain updated knowledge of the Foundation’s programmes and associated funding opportunities
Experience and personal attributes
We recognise that everyone has the potential for growth. We welcome applications from candidates who can demonstrate that they have some, but not necessarily all, of the experience and personal attributes listed here.
You should have:
- Experience in securing and developing long-term corporate partnerships and/or high value income (£50K+)
- Competence in using a CRM or equivalent system
- Effectiveness in working with multiple stakeholders across organisations to achieve solutions and deliver results
- Evidence of highly adaptable interactions with a wide range of people, with experience in advocacy, networking, and negotiation
- Practical knowledge of preparing and presenting a compelling case for support in various forms, including in person and through written communication
- Experience of monitoring, reporting, and forecasting against plans and budgets
- Strong organisational and administrative skills
- Excellent relationship building skills
- A commitment to the mission and values of the Raspberry Pi Foundation
Ideally, you’ll also have:
- Experience in prioritising a pipeline of multiple opportunities
- A high level of IT literacy, particularly knowledge of using the Microsoft Office suite or Google apps (Gmail, Calendar, Docs, and Forms)
- Experience in fundraising in markets outside of the UK
About us
The Raspberry Pi Foundation is an independent charity with a global mission to enable all young people to realise their full potential through the power of computing and digital technologies.
We empower schools to teach computer science and AI literacy through free curricula, classroom resources, purpose built software tools, and professional development for teachers. We inspire young people to become tech creators through the world's largest networks of coding clubs. We undertake original research that informs our work and which we use to advance the field of computer science education more broadly.
All of our resources and learning experiences are available for anyone to use at no cost. We are particularly focused on creating opportunities for young people who experience educational disadvantage and those who come from backgrounds traditionally underrepresented in technology industries.
Over the past decade, we have supported hundreds of thousands of educators and tens of millions of students. We have teams in six countries (India, Ireland, Kenya, South Africa, the UK and US) and partnerships with mission-aligned non-profit organisations in over 60 countries.
We are at the forefront of the global educational movement to expand access to computer science education and AI literacy. You can learn more about our work in our latest Annual Report.
Benefits
In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a wide range of benefits for all of our colleagues.
- Paid time off. In addition to public holidays, full-time employees in the UK receive 25 days of paid annual leave initially, rising to 30 days after five years service, plus 3 additional days of paid leave for the company-wide closure at the end of each year.
- Pension. We provide an 8% employer contribution on top of your minimum 4% employee contribution.
- Private healthcare. We provide comprehensive private healthcare for all employees through Vitality Plus.
- Flexible working. We have clear policies to provide flexibility over when and where you work, helping you balance work responsibilities with the rest of your life.
- Support for parents and carers. We provide generous family leave and flexibility for parents and carers.
- Life assurance and income protection. We provide life assurance and income protection schemes to provide peace of mind for you and your family.
- Investing in learning and development. We invest in your growth and development, including through access to learning resources and training, with dedicated time for all employees.
- Travel to work. Through our Cycle-to-Work and Season Ticket Loan schemes we support cost effective and sustainable travel to work.
Timetable for applications
Closing date: 6 July 2026, 9:00am
Phone screen: Week commencing 6th July 2026
First interview: Week commencing 13 July 2026
Second interview: Week commencing 20 July 2026
Our recruitment process
All of our workplaces are inclusive spaces where we want people to feel respected, valued, and able to do their best work. We are committed to building teams that bring together people with a broad range of backgrounds, skills, and perspectives. That starts with our recruitment process.
Here's what you can expect:
- As part of your application, you will be asked to respond to a small number of questions that we will use to screen your eligibility for the role. You will also be asked to provide your cv and a short cover letter.
- Eligible applications will be reviewed by our recruitment team and the hiring manager.
- A small number of candidates will be invited to a phone call with the hiring manager.
- The purpose of this call is to check our understanding of your application and to answer any questions you have.
- We normally have two interviews, which may take place in-person. Interviews will be with the hiring manager and at least one other colleague.
- You will usually be asked to undertake a work-based assessment in advance of your interviews. This will be an opportunity for you to show how you would perform some part of the role. You will be given advance notice and clear instructions.
- If you have any questions about or feel that you need any adjustments to the recruitment process, including adjustments for neurodiversity, please contact our People and Culture team.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Everyone appointed to a role at the Foundation will be required to undergo a background check to confirm that you are a suitable person to work with children. Further background checks will be made at regular intervals thereafter.
Community Hub Partnership Lead | Leicester South Foodbank
Location: 40 Bell Street, Wigston
Hours: 37 hours per week or option to Job share 2.5 day per week.
Want a role where you can bring people together and make a real difference for the community in South Leicester?
Join Leicester South Foodbank and lead a vibrant, multi-agency Community Hub supporting people facing poverty and crisis.
About the Role
This isn’t just a community role – it’s an opportunity to shape a trusted local hub at the heart of Wigston and Oadby.
As Hub Partnership Lead, you will drive the delivery of a welcoming, inclusive and high-quality service that brings together partners, volunteers and support services in one place. You’ll combine frontline support with partnership leadership, ensuring people can access the help they need quickly and effectively.
From supporting individuals in crisis to coordinating services and managing the hub environment, you’ll play a key role in reducing reliance on emergency support and strengthening the community.
About You
We’re looking for someone who:
- Has strong interpersonal skills and can build trust with people from all backgrounds
- Is confident providing advice, guidance and support to individuals in challenging situations
- Can develop effective partnerships and bring organisations together
- Is highly organised and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a busy environment
- Has experience working with or supporting vulnerable individuals (desirable)
- Is confident managing volunteers and creating a positive team culture
- Has good IT and administrative skills, with attention to detail
- Is adaptable, resilient and solutions-focused
- Is passionate about supporting communities and tackling poverty
About Us
Leicester South Foodbank is one of the largest foodbanks in the region, providing vital support through a network of centres, partners and volunteers.
Our Community Hub brings services together to offer more than emergency support – helping people access advice, build resilience and move towards longer-term stability.
Why Join Us?
This is a unique opportunity to:
- Lead a high-impact community hub making a tangible difference
- Work with a wide range of partners and local organisations
- Shape services that respond directly to community needs
- Support individuals to access the help they need and build brighter futures
If you are motivated to bring people and services together to create real change, we would love to hear from you.
Enabling all to meet their basic needs and reach their potential to live fulfilled lives, Improved wellbeing through increased financial inclusion.





