Partnerships and fundraising officer jobs

About us
We’re Breast Cancer Now, the research and support charity. We’re the place to turn to for anything and everything to do with breast cancer. However you’re experiencing breast cancer, we’re here.

The brightest minds in breast cancer research are here. Making life-saving research happen in labs across the UK and Ireland. Support services, trustworthy breast cancer information and specialist nurses are here. Ready to support you whenever you need it. Dedicated campaigners are here. Fighting for the best possible treatment, services and care for anyone affected by breast cancer.

About the role
We’re looking for a social media and community manager to join our digital engagement team. 
This is an exciting time to join the charity as it launches its new five-year strategy this autumn to supercharge our efforts to transform the lives of anyone affected by breast cancer.

You’ll lead our organic social media channels, planning content, providing channel expertise and delivering our social media strategy. You’ll continue to grow our peer-to-peer support forum, working together with our volunteer community champion moderators to ensure it remains a safe and supportive space for those affected by breast cancer.

Working collaboratively with leads across our other communications teams, you’ll be a key part of aligning our owned, earned, shared and paid channels to drive consistency and effectiveness of our key messaging, all while building highly engaged communities to support our activity across fundraising, campaigning and service delivery.

About you 
You’ll be passionate about social media, closely following the latest platform trends and updates, and experienced at planning engaging content and supporting communities online.
You’ll understand the importance of consistency with a keen eye for detail. You’ll be a collaborative leader, working cross-organisationally to creatively communicate our key messages, tell stories, and support teams to get the most from our channels and audiences.  

Job description and benefits
Please download the job description and our attractive benefits package.
 

Primary location of role and hybrid working 
This role is primarily based in either our London or Sheffield office. Our hybrid working model allows you to work up to 3 days per week at home.

When applying 
We hope you choose to apply for this role. To support your application, you’ll be asked to submit your anonymised CV and a supporting statement online. Please refer to the essential criteria on the person specification and clearly provide as much information as you can with examples, to demonstrate how and where you meet the criteria.

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
We’re committed to promoting equity, valuing diversity and creating an inclusive environment – for everyone who works for us, works with us, supports us and who we support.

Closing date 
9am on Friday 29th August 2025 
Interview date 
Thursday 11th and Friday 12th September 2025

We reserve the right to close this advert early. Therefore, to avoid disappointment please submit your application as soon as possible, if you’re interested in this opportunity.

Join the fight against climate change by securing vital funding that directly protects the world's most important rainforests. This is your chance to make a real difference while building meaningful relationships with funders who share your passion for environmental and social justice.

Cool Earth isn't just another climate charity – we're pioneers in community-led conservation, working alongside Indigenous and rainforest communities across the Amazon, Congo, and Papua New Guinea. For over 17 years, we've proven that the most effective way to protect rainforests is by empowering the people who call them home.

About You

As our Trusts Officer, you'll be at the heart of our mission, securing the funding that enables rainforest communities to defend their ancestral lands from illegal loggers and extractive industries. Every successful grant you secure translates into direct support for families who have been protecting these vital ecosystems for thousands of years.

You'll work with our innovative approach of providing unconditional cash transfers to communities so they can decide how best to improve their lives, from clean water systems to healthcare, education, and forest monitoring technology. This isn't traditional charity work; it's partnership-based conservation that respects Indigenous knowledge and leadership.

Location and hours

Working 22.5 hours across three days per week, you'll enjoy a good work-life balance whilst accelerating your career in a role that combines strategic thinking, creative storytelling, and meaningful relationship building.

Whilst remote applications are welcome, Cornwall-based candiates may be prioritsed. 

Warwickshire and Solihull Community and Voluntary Action (CAVA) is recruiting a Warwickshire VCFSE Community Integrator Programme Officer

Salary: £32,000 per annum pro rata
Hours: 21 hours per week
Duration: Fixed term contract for 24 months
Location: Hybrid working and flexible working hours

Do you have a passion and commitment for ensuring the VCFSE across Warwickshire are engaged in partnerships. Could you be our new programme officer?

We are seeking a community-minded individual to facilitate VCFSE alignment to the three Warwickshire Place areas: South (Stratford and Warwick Districts), Rugby and North (Nuneaton, Bedworth and North Warwickshire). This will include engagement with partners from health, social care and local government to support a new approach of working, which will see the delivery of services at a neighbourhood level.

To apply for this role, you are required to hold a driving licence and have use of a car for work purposes.

If you think you fit the brief for this exciting role, download the application pack from below. No CVs.

Closing date: Friday 5th September 2025 at 9am.

Interview date: Monday 22nd September 2025

CAVA is an equal opportunities employer – ‘Putting Equality, Diversity and Inclusion into Practice’

We are looking for a person who is driven to reach targets through building relationships with bereaved supporters and partner organisations. You’ll also manage warm stewardship of legacy pledgers & become part of a passionate team at JGDR.

Hours: 35 hour per week (with occasional weekend or evenings)

Location: This is a hybrid role, with regular travel required across our operating regions – including North and South Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire, and East Yorkshire. The postholder will be expected to work flexibly in the community or on the road for meetings with supporters or partner organisations on at least four days per fortnight, with a minimum of one day per fortnight worked from a Jerry Green Dog Rescue Centre (North Lincolnshire, South Lincolnshire, or Nottinghamshire). The postholder will also be expected to attend regular team meetings in an agreed location.

As our sites are in rural locations, holding a full UK driving licence and having access to your own vehicle is essential. (Business mileage is reimbursed according to JGDR’s expenses policy.)

Purpose:

We are seeking a confident, compassionate and target driven individual to lead on the delivery of JGDR’s in memory giving programme and support the delivery of legacy marketing.

Working with the Individual Giving and Legacies Manager, you will be driven to reach targets through building relationships. You will follow up with supporters who have given in memory of their dog, family member, or friend – often following a funeral collection – and help them take the next meaningful step, such as setting up a remembrance page, making a further donation, or exploring other ways to honour their memory. This role is responsible for raising circa £40,000 per year from a portfolio of in-memory products – with aims to grow this valued income line.

You’ll also manage warm stewardship of legacy pledgers and help deliver long-term marketing activity to keep gifts in wills front of mind.

This role would suit someone from a bereavement, funeral, or supporter-facing (sales or fundraising) background who is confident converting warm leads into action with care and professionalism.

Your role

You will sit in the Individual Giving and Legacies team and report to the Individual Giving and Legacies Manager.

Your focus will be on:

• Growing income from in-memory giving through proactive supporter engagement and lead conversion.
•  Delivering light-touch legacy marketing and warm legacy stewardship, in support of long-term growth goals.

Responsibilities

In Memory Fundraising

· Work with the Individual Giving and Legacies Manager to develop and deliver the operational plan for in-memory fundraising, including campaign ideas, journeys and stewardship.

· Engage with in-memory donors via phone, email, post and in-person conversations, offering remembrance pages and other meaningful giving options.

· Proactively follow up leads and develop a pipeline to track progress and maximise conversion.

· Convert warm leads into active fundraising, donations, or page creation on our tribute fund platform, MuchLoved.

· Develop and maintain relationships with funeral directors, pet crematoriums and celebrants.

· Promote in-memory giving internally, supporting Operations, Retail and wider Fundraising and Marketing teams to spot and signpost opportunities.

Legacy Marketing & Pledger Stewardship

· Work with the IG and Legacies Manager to craft and execute legacy marketing campaigns and materials, supporting with copywriting and creative development.

· Oversee stewardship of legacy enquirers, intenders, and pledgers, ensuring they feel valued, thanked and connected

· Organise and deliver events or moments of recognition for pledgers, to promote legacy giving to long-term supporters and other target audience groups.

· Manage relationships with relevant agencies and external suppliers, e.g. free will writing services, local solicitors, and Remember a Charity Week.

• Champion legacy giving across JGDR, including working closely with colleagues in Operations and Retail to ensure that Centres and shops are equipped with the information and training needed to promote legacy giving effectively.

Other Duties

· Contribute content for social media, fundraising newsletters, publications and local media to support marketing objectives and increase our engagement with adopters, supporters and donors online.

· Keep up-to-date with sector trends and developments in legacy and in memory giving

· Attend ad hoc supporter and community events to represent JGDR and promote legacy and in memory giving

· Act as a champion for fundraising compliance across the organisation, including ensuring adherence to the Fundraising Regulator’s Code of Fundraising Practice, the General Data Protection Act and PECR, and other relevant legislative requirements

· Manage any complaints from supporters with empathy and professionalism, ensuring sensitive issues are escalated and resolved appropriately.

· Act as a collaborative role model to the wider team, and build strong working relationships with colleagues across the wider charity to be an internal ambassador for Fundraising and Marketing

This is not an exhaustive list of duties but outlines the key roles and responsibilities for this post. The post holder’s specific objectives will be set upon commencing their role.

Performance Measures

Monitoring & Insight

· Ensure that our fundraising CRM is up-to-date, in a timely manner, and develop reporting mechanisms to understand and analyse metrics on your audiences, including legacy enquirers, pledgers, and in memory supporters, and their historical engagement with the charity.

· Maintain accurate supporter records in our fundraising CRM, ensuring the status of in memory fundraising and legacy pledges are monitored and reported on to support financial planning and forecasting against budgets.

· Monitor and report on activity and agreed KPIs, such as donor calls, follow-ups, page creation, and pledger contact. Provide insight to support future development of in-memory and legacy products and journeys.

Organisational Skills & Values

· Committed to dog welfare, and representing the values of JGDR both internally and externally

· Prepared and able to travel to other JGDR Centres and partner organisations where needed.

· Prepared and able to attend relevant supporter events - occasionally at weekends and on evenings – in the community to promote legacy and in memory giving; a time off in lieu policy for this is in place.

Relationships

In Memory supporters

Legacy Pledgers

Funeral Directors

Pet Crematoriums

Centre staff

Retail staff

Fundraising & Marketing Team

Role-specific knowledge & skills

You are:

· A confident and emotionally intelligent individual who can adapt your communication style to suit different supporters and situations.

· Motivated and tenacious, driven by purpose, but also by outcomes – you follow up, track progress, and close conversations well.

· Financially proficient, and comfortable planning, monitoring and being accountable for fundraising budgets to agreed deadlines.

· You’re comfortable dealing with grieving individuals and talking about remembrance, but also how to frame a gift as a positive, hopeful act.

· You’re not afraid of outreach or relationship-building – you pick up the phone, write warmly, and connect quickly.

· Skilled at managing competing demands and shifting priorities – you can adapt when plans change, without losing sight of your key responsibilities or income goals.

· You love the idea of helping people create meaning through giving – and helping dogs find their forever homes as a result.

· Experienced in using CRM databases to input, monitor, and

· report on supporter data and to gather insights

· Diligent, organised and respectful of others’ contributions, and keen to work in an environment that encourages constructive feedback and collaboration

Executive Director, DIVA Charitable Trust

About DIVA 

DIVA Charitable Trust is committed to elevating, celebrating, and supporting LGBTQIA+ women and non-binary people everywhere. Our goal is to be a stage for talent, a mirror that reflects our community in all its diversity, and a megaphone, amplifying our movement in its work to create a fairer, more just world for all LGBTQIA+ people. Through this work, we believe we can contribute to shaping a world that is better for everyone.

Following an exciting year in which we registered as a charity after more than 30 years serving our community, we are looking to appoint an Executive Director who can work with our talented team of staff and trustees to grow and nurture DIVA at a critical time for LGBTQIA+ women and non binary people.​​

Job description

The Executive Director is an externally facing role, responsible for growing DIVA’s income, partnerships, and impact. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and dynamic leader to build on our iconic brand and deliver for LGBTQIA+ women and non binary people in the UK and globally.

A key aspect of the role will be to continue growing DIVA’s network of partners, corporate sponsors, and donors. The ED will work with the Board of Trustees to drive the future strategy and lead a small editorial and design team.

Core Responsibilities

·Act as the public face of DIVA, and support the wider team (including Board, Patrons, and colleagues) to represent DIVA to key audiences.

·Work with the Board to set and deliver the strategy for DIVA Charitable Trust and be accountable for ensuring its implementation and the appropriate governance of the charity.

·Lead on fundraising for DIVA Charitable Trust, growing our sponsorship and partnership income and establishing new charitable donation and grant-based funding streams.

·Oversee the planning and delivery of Lesbian Visibility Week, continuing to grow its global reach, and work with the team to develop new flagship projects.

·Oversee the delivery of an engaging, high quality and creative magazine in both print and digital formats, and develop a marketing strategy to increase magazine sales

·Manage the DIVA team and oversee operations at DIVA Charitable Trust, including leading on the financial strategy and business plan.

Person Specification / Attributes

The successful candidate will be a talented leader with a strong track record in fundraising and partnership development and experience of building high performing teams.

Essential skills and experience

·Demonstrable track record of raising significant income from a variety of sources

·Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

·Demonstrable track record of providing motivational and influential leadership and in representing a high-profile organisation and issues

·Good understanding of financial accounting and budgeting in the charity sector

·Strategic and innovative thinking

Desirable but not essential

·Experience of working in or with the LGBTQIA+ movement

·Experience of working in media or communications 

This is a rare opportunity to guide a values-driven charity that works across the city to support and stand alongside people seeking sanctuary. We believe Bristol should be a place where everyone feels safe, respected and able to thrive, no matter where they come from. Through our Sanctuary Awards, campaigns, partnerships and networks, we support schools, universities, health centres, arts organisations, faith groups and more to turn welcome into action.

As Director, you will lead our small, dedicated team, keep our strategic goals on track and be the driving force behind the next phase of our work. You’ll need to be someone who can hold both vision and detail, lead with clarity and warmth, and thrive in a collaborative environment.

If you’re a strong communicator with a passion for social justice, experience in leading people and projects, and a belief in the power of communities, we’d love to hear from you.

Deadline is midnight on Wednesday 27th August. Interviews will be held on Thursday 4th or Friday 5th September.

We are proud to be a member of the Experts by Experience Employment Network, which aims to increase representation of people with lived experience in the charitable sector. Please feel free to use information and resources at which may help in preparing your job application.

Harris Hill are delighted to be working with a fantastic charity to recruit for the Head of Individual Giving in order to lead on the development and delivery of a forward thinking Individual Giving strategy that drives donor acquisition, retention and income growth.

You will manage and grow a diverse range of fundraising products across Regular and Personal Donations, Payroll Giving, Legacies, In Memory, and Mid Value Donors. With the support of experienced colleagues in Events, Partnerships and MarComms, you will build a seamless and supporter focused experience that boosts engagement across all touchpoints.

you’ll be responsible for growing awareness and diversifying income through well planned, evidence based fundraising and strategic communication. You’ll lead campaigns, manage digital and offline channels, coordinate fundraising events, and report clearly on performance and progress.

You’ll work closely with the CEO and senior leadership, shaping messaging that inspires donors and stakeholders, while also managing volunteers and apprentices to support campaign delivery. The role is varied, rewarding, and deeply rooted in creating a more inclusive society.

As a Head of Individual Giving you will:

• Lead the design and execution of an integrated Individual Giving strategy
• Develop engaging supporter journeys using automation and personalisation tools
• Test and scale new giving products to reach wider and more diverse audiences
• Use data and insight to guide decision making and evaluate success
• Work cross functionally to align fundraising and communications for a cohesive supporter experience
• Manage the delivery of donor appeals and campaigns from concept to execution

About You:

You’re an experienced Individual Giving specialist with a strong track record of delivering income growth across multiple channels. You understand the value of data, automation and personalisation, and know how to turn supporter insight into action.

You’re creative, proactive, and results driven, with excellent communication and relationship building skills. You bring energy, innovation, and a genuine passion for building meaningful supporter relationships that last.

To be successful, you must have experience:

• Significant experience in Individual Giving, Legacy or Personal Giving, including digital
• Strong understanding of donor journeys, segmentation, and CRM systems
• Proven ability to develop and deliver integrated fundraising campaigns
• Experience managing budgets, agencies, and campaign performance
• Exceptional communication and influencing skills

Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 DOE

Location: Remote (occasional travel to regional Hubs in the North-East, Manchester, and Norfolk)

Contract: Permanent, Full-time (37.5 hours/week)

Closing date: 28th August at 9am 

Interview: w/c 1st September 

Recruitment process: Cv and Supporting Statement to

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

Unfortunately, due to resource capacity, we will only contact candidates that are shortlisted for interview. Therefore if you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of the closing date please note your application has been unsuccessful.

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.

The Jenner Trust is seeking a dynamic and experienced Development Manager to join our team during a pivotal phase of growth and development, offering a unique opportunity to shape the future of a globally significant heritage site.

Development Manager

Location: Dr Jenner’s House, Church Lane, Berkeley, Gloucestershire
Reports to: Museum Director
Employment Type: Permanent
Hours: 30 hours per week (0.8 FTE)
Salary: £28,000 Pro Rata (£35,000 FTE)
We support flexible and hybrid working arrangements and are happy to discuss what this could look like.

About Dr Jenner’s House

Dr Jenner’s House, The Chantry, is a site of profound global historical significance, recognized as the birthplace of vaccination. It was here that Edward Jenner, a country doctor and enlightenment figure, conducted his groundbreaking work in the 1790s, leading to the world's first vaccine and a medical breakthrough that forever changed humanity.

The Jenner Trust, a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (registered charity number 1158316), is dedicated to preserving this unique heritage. We operate the museum, provide educational facilities exploring the history and impact of vaccination, and manage a one-acre site encompassing two Grade II* listed structures (The Chantry and Temple of Vaccinia), along with the Cyder House, which serves as our offices and conference centre. We welcome over 4,000 visitors annually and host a variety of school visits, events, and conferences. We are a small team of staff supported by a passionate volunteer team who care for the site and welcome our guests.

This is an exceptionally exciting period for our organisation. We have recently been honoured as a "2024 Place of Science" by the Royal Society, our UNESCO World Heritage Status bid is progressing, and we are delighted to have been successful in obtaining a substantial grant from the National Lottery Heritage Fund to expand our team and initiate crucial restoration work on the site. With a new Chairman, a strong team of Trustees, a newly appointed Museum Director and Duty Manager, and a growing base of dedicated volunteers, we are poised for significant growth and impact.

The Opportunity

The Jenner Trust is seeking a dynamic and experienced Development Manager to join our team during a pivotal phase of growth and development, offering a unique opportunity to shape the future of a globally significant heritage site.

Working collaboratively in a small team with the Museum Director, Chairman, and Trustees, you will be instrumental in driving our fundraising efforts, securing vital income, and building sustainable relationships that will ensure the long-term preservation and educational outreach of Dr Jenner’s House. A key focus will be on developing and implementing a robust capital fundraising strategy and cultivating major grant giving organisations and individual donors.

This role is funded for 18 months through the NLHF and is critical to achieving our ambitious longer-term goals, leading up to the international celebrations around the 50th anniversary of smallpox eradication in 2030 and beyond. Although there will be a requirement to be present in the Museum at certain times, we are open to discussions on hybrid or flexible working arrangements for this post.

Key Responsibilities

As our Development Manager, you will:

Strategy & Leadership:

• Lead the development, implementation, and ongoing refinement of the museum’s comprehensive Fundraising Strategy, establishing clear action plans, KPIs, and targets.
• Establish and facilitate a Fundraising Leadership Group comprising Trustees, staff, volunteers, and external consultants to leverage expertise and resources for fundraising activities.
• Ensure the Fundraising Strategy incorporates ongoing work with the National Lottery Heritage Fund, particularly for the restoration of the Temple of Vaccinia and The Chantry.

Donor Cultivation & Stewardship:

• Develop and nurture long-term relationships with new and existing individual donors, high-net-worth individuals, corporates, and foundations to build a robust pipeline of future support.
• Drive a proactive stewardship programme for all potential and existing donors, ensuring exceptional donor care and fostering sustained engagement.
• Support the development and delivery of the museum’s patron schemes in close collaboration with the Chairman of the Trustees.

Income Generation & Grant Management:

• Identify and review new avenues for potential capital and revenue grant funding opportunities (unrestricted and restricted).
• Lead and coordinate compelling grant funding applications to a diverse range of potential funding bodies, including NGOs, Trusts, Foundations, philanthropists, and local authorities.
• Inspire new and existing supporters to join the museum’s membership and/or donor schemes, significantly increasing the museum’s income (both revenue and capital) to meet agreed targets.
• Ensure grant-funded projects are appropriately managed, and all requisite monitoring and evaluation reports are submitted to funding bodies on time.

Communications & Engagement:

• Produce engaging copy and content for newsletters and assist with external communications, including social media, press releases, and other PR and marketing opportunities, to promote fundraising initiatives.
• Organise and manage fundraising and donor cultivation events, ranging from low-level individual giving activities to major high-level events, especially plans for the 50th anniversary of the eradication of smallpox in 2030.

With such a small staff team we are looking for a candidate who is able to work collaboratively and to support other staff and Trustees in securing the future for the Trust.

Skills and Experience

Dr Jenner’s House is committed to being an inclusive employer and would welcome applications from those who, although may not meet all our preferred criteria, can demonstrate equivalent experience or skills.

Essential:

• Proven experience and in-depth knowledge of fundraising within the heritage or not-for-profit sector.
• Demonstrable track record of successfully working with Trustees, senior stakeholders, partners, mid and high-level benefactors, and external consultants on fundraising initiatives.
• Proven success in leading capital appeals.
• Direct experience in organising and delivering successful fundraising and donor cultivation events.
• Practical experience in implementing effective donor care and stewardship strategies.
• Excellent communication, coordination, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire and build rapport with diverse audiences.
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively.
• High level of computer literacy, proficient in relevant software and databases.

Desirable:

• Experience with National Lottery Heritage Fund applications and reporting.

Personal Attributes

• Enthusiastic & Energetic: A proactive and positive approach to fundraising challenges.
• Adaptable & Reliable: Ability to thrive in a small, dynamic team environment and take initiative.
• Team Player: Happy to collaborate and contribute across various organisational activities.
• Problem-Solver: Possesses good initiative and sound judgment to make appropriate decisions and resolve issues independently.
• Committed: A genuine passion for heritage, education, science, and the mission of Dr Jenner’s House.

General Information

This job description outlines the primary responsibilities and outcomes of the role and may be updated periodically to reflect evolving organisational needs. Other reasonable duties required for the safe and successful running of the museum may be required by your line manager at times. All duties must be carried out in accordance with relevant Dr Jenner Trust policies and procedures, within applicable legislation, and with due regard for the needs of our visitors and the diverse community we serve.

Dr Jenner's House is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team that reflects the rich tapestry of our global heritage. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, disability, gender identity or expression, race, religion, sexual orientation, or socio-economic background.

Prospectus is supporting a London focused grant givng organisation in the search for a Director of Development. This organisation exist to improve the lives of the most disadvantaged people in London by working with donors to invest in small, local charities and community groups. They empower local community organisations and leaders to identify their needs and solutions and connect these groups with funders, distribute resources, and help increase their impact. Additionally, they promote the value of local organisations, encourage philanthropy, and build relationships between communities and funders, and have given £127 million in grants to grassroot organisations in London since 2010.

Director of Development

Permanent

circa £75,000 FTE

London with hybrid working 1 day per week

The Director of Development will be responsible for developing and achieving the organisation's income strategy, with particular focus on developing, prospecting, and building relationships with high value donors, corporates, financial advisors, and wealth management. As part of the Senior Leadership Team, this role will be a strategic Director, whilst also leading on key donor facing relationships. This role will be critical to leading and executing successful engagement strategies for both internal and external stakeholders, with the support of a small team of two.

The successful candidate will be able to evidence setting strategy and delivering successful high value income generation growth. This person will be able to demonstrate identifying and securing gifts of a six-figure plus level. They will have a proven track record of developing and maintaining strategic senior networks. This person will have managed other team members before and be a strong communicator with other senior internal stakeholders and external donors.

Application information

Closing date for completed applications is midday on 24th August.

To apply

To apply for the role please upload your CV together with a supporting statement (of no more than 2 pages) onto the Prospectus website via the link below.

Prospectus is committed to providing equality of opportunity and welcome candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds. For all job opportunities and progression, job applicants and employees will receive equal treatment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation. If you have any disability and would like assistance with completing an application, then please contact Rhiannon Mehta at Prospectus on      

If you feel you meet some of the criteria but not all, we really hope you'll enquire and learn more. Prospectus can advise and support on each part of the role and hopefully your application, so we look forward to hearing from you.

Churches Conservation Trust (CCT) is the national charity caring for historic churches at risk. As the operator of the third largest heritage estate in charitable ownership in the UK, our 356 historic churches include examples of irreplaceable architecture, archaeology and art from 1,000 years of English history.

CCT has an international award-winning reputation in heritage conservation and regeneration. All churches in our care are listed, mostly Grade I and II*, and some are Scheduled Ancient Monuments.

Without our care, these buildings might have disappeared entirely. Instead, they are enjoyed as social, tourism, educational and cultural resources, kept open, in use, and living once again in the heart of their communities.

Overall job purpose

The future of CCT’s outstanding collection of historic churches depends on us supporting communities around our churches caring for, opening, using and raising money for them. The Lead Local Community Officer will play the prime role in ensuring that local people are engaged, recruited, trained and supported.

The Lead Local Community Officer will lead the regional team of Local Community Officers to support, recruit, liaise with and develop volunteer and community supporters to care, open, use and raise money for the CCT’s collection of historic churches.

They will head the Church Planning process for the region, ensuring every church maintains and develops their co-created Church Plan.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 9am on Friday 12th September 2025.

The interviews will take place in Northampton on Tuesday 23rd September 2025. Please note that the interview date and location have been specifically chosen according to the availability of the panel.

 As part of our recruitment process, we undertake candidate psychometric testing, you will receive an email following your application submission asking you to complete a series of activities.

All successful applicants will be subject to a basic DBS, references and right to work checks.

We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer. Candidates who declare that they have a disability and who meet the essential criteria for the job will be offered an interview.

If you have any queries about this role, or if you have a disability and wish to request a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us.

We are an inclusive employer and offer equal opportunities to all regardless of an individual’s age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

We are not a licensed sponsor at this time. Any offer of employment will be made subject to valid right to work in the UK being provided.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Variety is looking for a PR and Communications Manager to join our growing team and take responsibility for our communications strategy to support fundraising, programmes and brand activities. It is an exciting time to join the charity as we have laid the groundwork over the last year to improve our marketing and communication channels and have ambitious plans to double our charity size, to fund life-changing practical support for disabled and disadvantaged children and young people across the UK.

We have a new Director of Fundraising and Communications in place who you will work closely alongside, and your work will be across three areas: content creation including the website, PR and social media. Key to success is putting children’s stories at the heart of our communication and you will need to work independently, guiding the Social Media Officer and freelancers, playing a key role in our collaborative and high-performing team.

ABOUT VARIETY

In the UK, there are more than 1.3 million disabled children and over 4 million children living in poverty. Variety exists to improve their lives. We believe every child has a right to live their best life and reach their full potential, whoever they are. We fund and deliver life-changing programmes that enhance their quality of life and give children and young people across the UK a better future.

Over the past 75 years we have supported over one million children by funding almost 6,000 Sunshine Coaches, almost the same number of wheelchairs, and giving thousands of grants to individual children, schools, youth clubs and other organisations for specialist equipment.

In addition, each year thousands of children take part in day trips, special events and educational activities as part of our Variety Great Days Out programme and every single day we are improving more young lives. We do it with practical, tangible help, that makes a real and immediate difference.

 KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

•Content creation – identify and gather beneficiary stories and create compelling content for Variety’s communication channels  

•PR – develop a network of supportive media contacts and partners to effectively promote our work and proactively target journalists, writing and delivering press releases as needed

•Social media – oversee the social media calendar and have responsibility for the social content and channels. Have managerial responsibility for the Social Media Officer, ensuring content is planned in and comments are monitored with occasional weekend cover

•Interview beneficiaries of Variety, meeting family members, working with external agents (photographers, filmmakers) as necessary to give beneficiaries the best experience while gathering the most relevant information for story telling

•Produce stories with the Director of Fundraising and Communications in the best formats, ensuring brand compliance and accessibility

•Ensure consent is obtained at every stage of content gathering and materials are stored securely in line with GDPR legislation and Variety’s privacy policy

•Monitor and analyse our channels to identify trends and areas to improve

•Work with the Director of Fundraising and Communications on marketing and brand awareness campaigns

•Attend Variety events, maximising engagement and representing the charity 

•Manage the communications budget and ensure when using freelance or agency providers we have competitive rates

•Manage email marketing, including creating a monthly newsletter and expanding our reach by building our mailing list

•Manage the website content, ensuring brand consistency and working with external suppliers to manage any website improvements and SEO performance.

•  Collaborate with programmes team attending Sunshine Coach presentations and Great Days Out to gather content when required

•Collaborate with the fundraising team attending partnership, challenge and social events to gather content when required

•Keep records up-to-date on Variety’s shared drive and CRM system, manage the communications email inbox

•  Participate in staff meetings, fundraising, programme and communications team meetings and contribute to the success of Variety’s strategy

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

Essential

• Three years’ experience working on a charity communications team

• Experience managing digital channels and creating content

• Experience of writing and sending out press releases

• Excellent writing and communication skills

• Knowledge of comms analytics and creating reports to measure data

• Good organisational skills and multi-tasking during busy periods

• Enthusiastic, energetic, self-motivated and passionate about the Third Sector

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit your CV with a cover letter explaining why you’d make a great candidate for this role. Applications will close on Wednesday, 20 August at 5pm with interviews taking place week commencing 25th August and 1 September 2025.

Please let us know if you have any accessibility requirements or need any adjustments for the interview.

MAIN BENEFITS, TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Location: Variety HQ, Camden Town, London (hybrid working, 3 days in the office per week)

Hours: 9am to 5pm

25 days holiday (we also normally give between Christmas and New Year off, but this is not contractual). In addition, after one year's continuous service, there will be an extra 2 days annual holiday for every complete year of service, up to a maximum of five days' extra holiday.

Pension 7% ER contribution, Life Assurance 4x annual salary, Company sick pay scheme, medicash benefit.

EQUALITY DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

 Inclusion is one of our key values and it is our ambition to recruit great people from diverse communities. We welcome and encourage applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment/identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy/maternity and or marriage/civil partnership status, race, religion or belief.

Are you a fundraising expert intrigued by the idea of transforming healthcare through the power of volunteering? If so, we have an incredible opportunity for you!
 
Helpforce is on a mission to revolutionise health volunteering and we need a dynamic, strategic, and results-oriented Head of Business Development to be at the forefront of this exciting journey. This is your chance to shape the future of a rapidly growing national charity, working at the intersection of innovation, impact, and social good.
 
In this role, you'll be responsible for driving the growth of our income-generating portfolio, securing new business, and forging high-value partnerships with the NHS and the broader healthcare sector. You'll also oversee the fundraising function, ensuring seamless alignment between our commercial growth and philanthropic income. This dual role is perfect for a senior professional who thrives on relationship building, business innovation, and revenue generation from both commercial and charitable sources.
 
Since our launch in 2017, we've been pioneers with a clear vision for a nation where volunteering is integral to healthcare being its very best. We collaborate closely with NHS Trusts and other healthcare organisations to co-create expert volunteering models that meet healthcare’s biggest challenges, while generating evidence that showcases the value and impact of initiatives. Our insights empower health leaders across the UK to invest in solutions that enhance patient experience, reduce pressure on staff, and bring meaningful benefits to tens of thousands of people who volunteer their time and talents.
 
This is not just any job, this is a chance to make a tangible difference to the lives of millions who receive and deliver healthcare.
 
Key Responsibilities
 
Business Development — Core Focus
 
 

• Develop and lead the business development strategy to expand market presence, secure new contracts, and grow sustainable income streams.
• Identify new markets, service offerings, and strategic partnerships that align with Helpforce’s mission and impact goals.
• Lead negotiations for contracts, partnerships, and commercial agreements.
• Oversee the preparation of bids, proposals, and tenders, working with internal teams to ensure high-quality submissions.
• Leverage Helpforce’s reputation and evidence of impact to generate new business opportunities.
• Conduct market research and competitor analysis to inform strategic decisions.
• Build strong commercial relationships with public sector bodies, corporate partners, and health system leaders.

 
Fundraising — Leadership Oversight
 

• Provide strategic oversight of all fundraising activities including trusts, foundations, major donors, and institutional funders.
• Directly line manage the fundraising function, providing leadership, coaching, and performance oversight.
• Support the development of high-quality funding applications, stewardship plans, and donor communications.
• Ensure fundraising activities comply with ethical standards, contractual obligations, and regulatory requirements.
• Work closely with the CEO and Trustees on high-value fundraising relationships.

 
Leadership & Strategy

• Serve as a key member of the Senior Management Team (SMT), contributing to organisational strategy and leadership.
• Set income targets, KPIs, and performance metrics across business development and fundraising.
• Work with Finance to monitor budgets, forecast income, and manage financial risks.
• Represent Helpforce externally at high-profile events, conferences, and with key stakeholders.

 
Relationship Management

• Build and maintain relationships with donors, funders, corporate partners, and public sector stakeholders.
• Support senior-level relationship-building with strategic funders and institutional partners, working alongside the CEO and Trustees where appropriate.

 
Person Specification
 
Essential

• Senior-level experience (7 years) in business development, commercial partnerships, or strategic fundraising,
• Experience in a non-profit, NGO, social enterprise, or impact-driven business.
• Proven track record of securing significant business contracts or partnerships.
• Strong leadership and line management experience.
• Excellent negotiation, commercial acumen, and contract management skills.
• Outstanding relationship-building skills with diverse stakeholders including public sector, corporate, and philanthropic partners.
• Experience in setting and delivering income growth strategies.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for proposals, reports, and presentations.

 
Desirable

• Sector knowledge: [e.g. healthcare, NHS].
• Knowledge of CRM systems and fundraising databases.

 
Equality and Diversity
 
Helpforce encourages applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries. We're committed to having a team that has diverse skills, experiences and abilities. We actively encourage BAME and disabled applicants and value the positive impact that difference has on our organisation. We are committed to equality and diversity within our workforce and all opportunities provided by Helpforce.
 
Location: Remote, but travel to the London office will be required, as will UK wide client meetings.
Salary: c.£62,000 per annum
Benefits: Competitive
 
Closing date for applications is 21st August 2025. Please use the application link to send us your CV and a covering letter to support your application. Applications submitted without a covering letter may not be considered.
 
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Location: Options for role to be site-based (Buckinghamshire or East Yorkshire), hybrid or home-based contract. Some travel required for meetings and events.

Salary: Up to £70,000 per annum.

Contract: Permanent, full-time hours. 

Hearing Dogs for Deaf People, whose mission is to see a time when no deaf person feels alone, is seeking a senior, experienced fundraiser to manage and deliver a successful strategy to secure income from charitable trusts, foundations, lotteries and institutional funders.

Hearing Dogs for Deaf People has been creating life-changing partnerships between hearing dogs and deaf recipients since 1982. As well as acting as an ear to their partners and alerting them to sounds, the charity’s clever and expertly trained dogs help deaf people to live life with confidence and independence, whilst providing love, companionship and emotional support.

Following on from a strategic review, the charity is now looking to build a new Income Generation Directorate, to enable them to transform many more lives across the UK. The Head of Trusts and Foundations will play a central role in this growth, helping Hearing Dogs deliver their goals to diversify income, expand their philanthropy and high-value programmes, and increase engagement and impact.

The role of Head of Trusts and Foundations will play a key part in the charity’s new fundraising programme, helping to secure long-term, high-value grants that underpin their mission and impact. As well as leading a team of trust fundraisers and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to develop compelling proposals and reports, the post-holder will cultivate and steward a pipeline of new and existing funders.

Hearing Dogs are seeking candidates that can provide strategic leadership, successful bid-writing experience and excellent relationship management skills to maximise income and influence. A track record of securing significant grants (six and seven (£) + figures) from a wide range of sources will be essential. Candidates must be strategic thinkers and collaborative team players, with strong communication skills and the ability to translate complex information into compelling narratives about Hearing Dogs’ work. Previous experience of scaling up an existing Trusts and Foundations function would be an advantage.

This is an exciting opportunity to shape and build a high-impact Trusts and Foundations team at a moment of huge growth for the charity, with the flexibility of working remotely or spending time at Hearing Dogs’ stunning bases in Buckinghamshire or Yorkshire, with friendly and passionate staff and their four-legged friends.

If you want to lead the pack and help deaf people live well with hearing loss. Please click through to our application portal for further information inluding details on how to apply.

Closing date: Tuesday 19th August, 9.00 am. 

Digital Marketing Officer
£33,000 per annum
Six-month fixed term contract
Full Time, 35 hours per week
Hybrid working: 1-2 days per week in London
Interviews: Week commencing 25th August
Start date: September

Charity People are seeking a creative and organised Digital Marketing Officer to join a charity's dynamic marketing team. The role is central to delivering engaging digital content, managing social media channels, and supporting digital campaigns that inspire action and raise awareness of the charity's mission to fight hunger.

The focus of this role is on social media, content creation, and digital advertising. It involves writing and editing copy, designing graphics using Canva, and scheduling posts via Sprout. The successful candidate will also support website updates, email enquiries, and performance reporting.

Key Responsibilities:
* Create, schedule, and publish content across social media channels
* Respond to comments and messages with professionalism and warmth
* Monitor performance and report on key metrics
* Update and maintain website content using the CMS
* Assist with digital advertising campaigns across Google, Meta, and LinkedIn
* Write and edit copy for digital platforms, ensuring it's on-brand and engaging
* Source and edit images and videos for use across channels
* Support digital campaigns that promote fundraising, awareness, and policy goals
* Collaborate with colleagues across fundraising, brand, and policy teams
* Use analytics tools to track performance and identify improvements

You will bring:
* Experience managing social media for a brand or organisation
* Strong copywriting and proofreading skills
* Basic design skills using Canva or similar tools
* Familiarity with CMS platforms and website updates
* Understanding of digital advertising and analytics
* Organised and able to manage multiple priorities
* A collaborative mindset and enthusiasm
* Ability to create and edit video content

This is a great opportunity to join a fun, passionate team and help tell real stories that make a difference.

Please apply asap to avoid disappointment, CV deadline is Thursday 21st August at 9am. You must be able to start this role in September.

Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.