Programme managers jobs in stratford, greater london
Job Summary
Development Group generates philanthropic and sponsorship income to help us create a Natural History Museum for the future – investing in capital development, attaining vital acquisitions for the collection, transforming our galleries, developing innovative exhibitions and undertaking ground-breaking scientific research on issues that affect us all.
The Museum is looking for an ambitious and self-motivated individual for the role of Philanthropy Executive. Working alongside an approachable and highly successful Philanthropy team, reporting into the Senior Principal Gifts Manager, the role will support the development of our Principal giving programme (highest level funders of seven figure+). You will focus on the administration of the programme: preparing briefings, written correspondence, data base management and working closely with the Senior Principal Gifts Manager to create compelling proposals. Alongside supporting this, you will have your own portfolio of five to six figure funders and prospects and will need to maintain a high level of organisation and excellent communication to build both internal relationships and external relationships with donors and prospects.
The role will provide substantial opportunity for professional development within a world-leading cultural organisation, particularly as the ambition is to grow this role into a manager level securing higher income targets.
Main Responsibilities
Fundraising
· Raise income in line with agreed personal targets and KPI’s, contributing to the Philanthropy team’s current annual income target of £7m+.
· Support the Senior Principal Gifts Manager in their management of seven-figure gifts.
· Establish strong cross-Museum relationships to develop programme ideas in line with funders’ interests and support the Senior Principal Gifts Manager to craft compelling cases for support.
· Support the Senior Principal Gifts Manager, Head of Philanthropy and Director of Development to plan and implement creative strategies to increase philanthropic gifts at the seven-figure gift level.
· Prepare written briefings for senior management for meetings with prospective donors as well as follow up documentation and correspondence.
· Ensure all required gift reporting is delivered to the highest standards, supporting the development of robust evaluation processes with colleagues where needed.
· Promote best practice in fundraising across the NHM.
Finance and Administration
· Ensure that Raisers Edge is updated regularly and in line with the requirements for each event or activity and work closely with key database managers to ensure records are kept up to date.
· Support the Senior Principal Gifts Manager, wider Philanthropy team and Director of Development, with meetings, visits and event organisation, including, supporting the delivery of events and writing briefings ahead of donor meetings.
· Support the Senior Principal Gifts Manager and Head of Philanthropy with Raiser’s Edge data- inputting and gift administration, including gift processing, acceptance and due diligence forms, ensuring full and timely records of all activity are kept on the database.
General
· Stay informed of key developments within the sector by monitoring government and third-sector policies and relevant publications.
· Attend evening and occasional weekend meetings and events, as required within the nature of the post.
· Assist with other duties that may be reasonably required.
Person Specification
Essential
· Proven organisational and administrative skills delivered with accuracy and attention to detail.
· Ability to prioritise tasks and manage workload in an efficient and timely manner.
· High level of professionalism, discretion and an ability to interact with donors and senior stakeholders.
· Excellent standard of written and spoken English.
· Flexible and adaptable working methods and the ability to adopt new skills and processes in a faced-paced environment.
· Excellent understanding of IT skills, including PowerPoint, Word and Excel.
· Ability to work well as a member of the team as well as on own initiative.
· Ability to act as an ambassador for the Natural History Museum amongst a range of high-profile external contacts.
Desirable
· Experience of fundraising from individuals.
· Experience with Raisers Edge database.
· Experience within a fundraising department in the museums, galleries or charity sector.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Jangala is seeking a technically adept and impact-driven person to generate insights from our internet inclusion projects across the UK and internationally. This role will be central in demonstrating the outcomes of Jangala’s programmes, improving our products and support to partners, and contributing to our organisational learning as we aim to deliver socially impactful internet to 4 million people by 2030.
This is a unique opportunity for a candidate equally comfortable designing and conducting qualitative field surveys and focus groups as they are working with large-scale datasets. You will work directly with rich telemetry from our connectivity devices - complemented by interviews, surveys, and case studies - to understand and communicate the real-world impact of digital inclusion.
About Jangala
Jangala is a technology charity dedicated to providing essential internet access globally, with the goal of connecting 4 million people to the internet by 2030. Founded in 2015 as a volunteer initiative providing Wi-Fi to 5,000 people in the Calais Jungle refugee camp, Jangala offers a unique approach through its novel connectivity solutions, and takes great pride in its strong partnerships with international aid actors, grassroots organisations and public bodies. To date, we have directly connected 100,000 individuals across 36 countries.
We are driven by a vision of equalising technology for everyone, and are fully committed to addressing the realities of digital exclusion and the fragilities of internet connectivity, both in the UK and around the world. As a non-political, non-governmental registered charity, we focus on bridging the digital divide and enhancing connectivity resilience.
Since our full-time founding, we’ve made a significant impact through innovative technology and robust partnerships. Big Box, our rugged connectivity champion, serves critical and challenging deployments, from response teams in an emergency zone to a remote educational hub. Get Box, developed rapidly during the COVID-19 pandemic, ensures that households and individuals are able to stay connected to the internet, whatever their circumstances.
Details of the role
You will design and deliver Jangala’s monitoring, evaluation and data analysis activities. The role will report to Jangala’s Head of Programmes and be a member of the Jangala’s programmes department which leads on the delivery of Jangala’s donor-funded programmes in the UK and internationally, deploying Jangala’s award-winning technology and developing partnerships with community groups and grassroots organisations, charities, local authorities and the United Nations.
Key responsibilities will include:
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Designing and implementing Jangala’s M&E and data analysis systems across UK and international projects, aligning with our 2030 Vision and Theory of Change, as well as donor requirements
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Leading the design and implementation of both quantitative and qualitative data collection tools, including structured surveys, stakeholder interviews and case studies, ensuring methods are ethical and appropriate for diverse contexts
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Developing pipelines and scripts (primarily in Python) to analyse and interpret device telemetry data - eg. usage patterns, uptime, throughput and context-specific behaviours - across tens of thousands of devices operating in a variety of contexts
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Integrating qualitative findings with telemetry and survey data to develop a holistic understanding of impact, progress against indicators and our Theory of Change
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Collecting and analysing data and feedback from partners, end users and stakeholders eg. interviews, surveys and the development of case studies
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Collaborate with delivery partners and external stakeholders to carry out M & E activities and report creation
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Ensuring the secure and organised storage of M&E data and supporting system improvements for capture and access
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Supporting fundraising and communications through evidence-based storytelling and impact narratives
The person we're looking for
We are open to applicants from a variety of professional backgrounds, but the ideal candidate will have a strong combination of data analysis skills, experience in M&E or social research, and a passion for digital inclusion and social impact.
We understand that many people - especially people who identify as women, people from ethnic minority backgrounds or from other underrepresented groups - only apply for jobs when they believe they match 100% of the criteria. If you don’t meet all the criteria but you’re inspired by Jangala's mission and are eager to work on programmes that help some of the world’s most excluded populations, we want to hear from you.
Core Requirements:
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At least 3 years of professional experience in a relevant field (eg. data analysis, M&E, research, social impact)
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Experience with quantitative and qualitative research design, survey tools, and statistical methods
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Proficiency in Python/Julia data analysis and visualisation; ability to work with large or structured data sources and build reproducible analysis pipelines
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Familiarity with tools such as Excel, Kobo Toolbox, Dovetail or SPSS
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Strong communication skills, including the ability to present complex data clearly to non-technical audiences in reports and presentations
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Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to collaborate across technical and programme teams, and with partners
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An understanding of data protection principles, and an appreciation of ethical considerations of M & E activities involving underserved communities, including in conflict-affected countries
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Commitment to Jangala's mission and values
Desirable Requirements:
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Prior experience in one or more of the following sectors: technology, humanitarian, UK charities or international development sectors
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Working knowledge of additional languages besides English, particularly French, Spanish or Arabic
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Experience with geographic data, real-time telemetry or Internet of Things platforms
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Familiarity with Theories of Change and logical frameworks
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Willingness to travel for short project-related assignments
Important details
Jangala’s office is based in London and operates a remote-first working policy. However this is a UK based role and travel to our London office will be required for mind-mapping and collaborative work at least once a week.
We are committed to creating an environment that attracts, motivates, and supports the best people from all backgrounds. This includes:
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Flexible working (general arrangement is one day in the office per week)
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29 days of paid leave a year, on top of paid bank holidays (in a normal year that’s 37)
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Quarterly bonus assessed on a whole team level
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5% employer pension contribution
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Gender inclusive office facilities
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Free gym and climbing membership
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Potential shadow share options in future commercialisation
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Enhanced parental leave
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A real focus on learning and development with each person having an L&D budget
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Yearly opportunities to volunteer and gain on-the-ground experience of the impact Jangala is having in communities and disaster areas
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Team days out
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A hiring process that emphasises experience, talent and motivation, rather than academic qualifications or CV specifics
We welcome applications from people of all gender identities, ages, sexual orientations, nationalities, religious beliefs or none. We particularly encourage applications from groups traditionally underrepresented in the technology and charity industries. Please note that we are only able to accept applications from individuals who already have the right to work in the UK.
If you’re motivated by our mission and believe you can help drive Jangala’s demonstration of its impact and continuous improvement during the next phase of the organisation’s journey, we’d love to hear from you. Please send a CV (1-2 pages) and a cover letter (1 page) detailing why you’re a great fit for this role
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Independent Age is the national charity focused on improving the lives of people facing financial hardship in later life. We believe no one should face financial hardship in later life.
Our Helpline and expert advisers offer free, practical support to older people without enough money to live on. Through our grants programme, we support hundreds of local organisations working with older people across the UK.
We use the knowledge and insight gained from our support services and partnerships to highlight the issues experienced by older people in poverty and campaign for change.
We would love to find individuals from all walks of life and diverse backgrounds to join us on this journey.
Responsibilities and Person Specification:
This role requires a proactive and results-oriented individual to provide expert marketing support across a range of projects and initiatives. The successful candidate will possess a strong understanding of marketing principles and best practices, with a particular focus on service marketing.
Key responsibilities will include providing marketing advice and guidance to internal and external stakeholders, resolving marketing challenges effectively and efficiently, and selecting the most appropriate marketing techniques to achieve desired outcomes.
The postholder will lead on various marketing projects, build strong relationships with key stakeholders, and collaborate effectively with both internal and external partners, including marketing service suppliers and external organizations.
You should possess a proven track record of success within a fast-paced marketing environment with relevant experience in successfully implementing innovative marketing campaigns across both digital and traditional channels is essential.
We require someone with proven experience in coordinating innovative marketing campaigns to effectively engage service users, build communities, and achieve desired outcomes across various channels and media is crucial.
A thorough understanding of relevant marketing legislation and regulations is essential.
For full details on the role and requirements, please review the job description and person specification. If your experience doesn’t align perfectly with all of the criteria in the person specification but you do meet most of them and are excited about the role, we encourage you to apply anyway.
This is a full-time role, 35 hours per week, which you can choose to work over five days or a 9 day fortnight. It is a maternity cover role of up to 8 months.
What it’s like to work at Independent Age:
We celebrate diversity at Independent Age and champion the differences that make each of us unique. We actively support and encourage people from a variety of backgrounds, experiences and skill sets to join us and help shape what we do. We aim to attract and retain a wide range of talent and create an environment where everyone can feel safe, protected, welcome and included.
We offer great benefits including 28 days annual leave plus public holidays, a generous pension scheme with life assurance, and fantastic learning and development opportunities. We also offer a number of enhanced leave provisions and benefits.
We know that a good work life balance helps us perform at our best and supports wellbeing. Flexible working hours and hybrid working is standard for all (those contracted to work in the office usually attend 1 day per week). But if you need a different form of flexibility, we are always happy to talk flexible working.
You can find out more about what it’s like to work at Independent Age on the careers page of our website.
Application Process:
To apply, please submit a CV and a Supporting Statement, detailing how your skills and experience meet the criteria within the Job Description and Person Specification, by visiting our jobs website (please do not hesitate to contact us if you have specific requirements and need support to apply in an alternative format).
To support our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion our hiring managers use anonymous shortlisting. Therefore, please do not include your name, photo, or information to indicate your gender or age in your CV and supporting statement. Please do not omit dates of employment. Please ensure the title of any uploads does not contain your name.
Independent Age is committed to safeguarding and follows Safer Recruitment practices to ensure we are safeguarding those we work with. We therefore ask that you supply your full work history with explanations for any gaps in the application documents you submit and, if offered the post, we will require two employment references including your current or most recent employer. A Basic DBS Certificate will be required for this role.
Closing Date: Sunday 1st June at 11:59pm
Independent Age is the national charity focused on improving the lives of people facing financial hardship in later life.




The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We’re looking for a part-time Trusts Fundraising Officer to contribute their skills, experience, and personality to add value to our Trusts team within the Fundraising department at Blesma, The Limbless Veterans.
This home-based role is now available due to the current post holder moving on to new pastures. The Trust team has had incredible success in recent years, which we are eager to sustain and grow. The successful candidate will provide support to the Trusts Fundraising Manager and work alongside a fellow part-time Trusts Fundraising Officer within this ambitious team.
The role is a varied one, focusing on all aspects of the funding cycle – from identifying opportunities and building relationships, to writing compelling applications and providing high level stewardship. The team works collaboratively across the Association to ensure Blesma’s programmes and services can continue to help limbless veterans and their families.
Blesma is unique as a membership Association as well as a charity. Our Members are the heart of all our work – therefore, the impact of our fundraising is clearly visible in the experiences of our inspirational limbless veterans.
If you’re interested, please read the attached Job Description and apply with your C.V. and a Covering Letter detailing why you’d be an ideal candidate for the role and how your experience and skills match those detailed in the Person Specification.
If you are uncertain about your suitability, apply anyway and let us decide!
Interview dates: 05 or 06 June 2025.
We may close the application down early if we receive a high volume of applications.
Please read the attached Job Description and apply with your C.V. and a Covering Letter detailing why you’d be an ideal candidate for the role and how your experience and skills match those detailed in the Person Specification.
Blesma is here to assist its Members lead independent and fulfilling lives.





Join Us in Making a Difference at Marie Curie
Marie Curie is the UK's leading end-of-life charity, dedicated to ensuring that everyone facing the end of life has access to the care, support, and dignity they deserve. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK and the only organisation to operate across all four nations. Through our network of community nursing, hospice care, and comprehensive information and support, we are here for people and families when they need us most.
Our Mission: A Better End of Life for Everyone
In the next five years, we're committed to closing the gap for those missing out on the end-of-life care and support they need. We'll achieve this through:
- Expanding and transforming direct care and support
- Delivering practical, accessible information and guidance
- Leading the way in shaping end-of-life experiences
Your Role in Our Vision
We need an experienced, strategic campaigner who knows how to make an impact. You'll bring a track record of developing and delivering effective policy campaigns, along with the confidence to lead them from concept to execution.
You'll be skilled at working collaboratively-bringing together colleagues across teams, mobilising supporters, and ensuring the voices of people with lived experience are at the heart of what we do. You'll be passionate about turning complex issues into compelling calls to action and know how to drive change at both a national and local level.
This is an exciting time to join an ambitious campaigns team who make a big impact working across multiple policy issues that affect people at the end of life and their loved ones, from health to social security and bereavement. You'll play a key role in shaping how we campaign for a better end of life experience for everyone.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the creation and delivery of innovative, results-driven campaign strategies that support Marie Curie's mission and policy goals.
- Oversee the full lifecycle of campaigns-from planning and development through to launch, evaluation, and learning.
- Craft inspiring, persuasive campaign content across multiple channels (including email, social media, and print) to engage supporters and prompt action.
- Ensure campaigns include meaningful opportunities for people with lived experience to contribute, share their stories, and lead change.
- Monitor and evaluate campaign performance, embedding insights into future planning.
- Build strong, collaborative relationships across Marie Curie teams and departments to maximise reach and impact.
- Champion our campaigns internally-energising staff, volunteers, and supporters to get involved.
- Represent Marie Curie at external events, stakeholder meetings, and within coalitions.
- Uphold our brand values and ensure all campaign activity reflects our tone and creative identity.
- Stay on top of relevant policy developments affecting end of life care, using this knowledge to shape campaign priorities.
What You'll Need
- A strong track record of designing and delivering effective policy or public campaigns that drive real-world change.
- Ability to develop and lead campaign strategies that align with organisational goals, using insights and data to inform decisions.
- Skilled at managing complex projects from start to finish-balancing timelines, budgets, and priorities while coordinating with multiple teams.
- Confident in crafting compelling campaign messaging across various formats and channels, including email, social media, and print.
- Experienced in working cross-functionally, bringing together colleagues from policy, communications, and supporter engagement to maximise impact.
- Comfortable representing an organisation externally and building relationships with campaign partners, policymakers, and influencers.
- Committed to involving people with lived experience meaningfully in campaigns, ensuring their voices help shape messaging and strategy.
- Familiarity with using digital tools and platforms to mobilise supporters, build engagement, and drive campaign actions.
- Able to evaluate campaign performance, draw insights, and apply learning to improve future campaigns.
- Confident in speaking about campaigns to diverse audiences-including volunteers, donors, and decision-makers-in an inspiring and accessible way.
Please see the full job description here
How to Apply
Submit your CV and cover letter online, highlighting your most relevant skills and experiences for this role.
Application deadline: Sunday 18th May 2025
Salary: £35,535 - £39,474 + £3,500 LWA where applicable
Contract: Full time, perm role
Location: Homebased with occasional travel into London Office
Based: This role is predominantly home-based and can be based anywhere within the UK. You will be expected to travel to our sites across the UK occasionally. For those within commutable distance to London, you will have the option of working flexibly between home and in our modern open plan offices in Embassy Gardens (2 day per week in office).
Benefits you'll LOVE:
- Flexible working. We're happy to discuss flexible working at the interview stage.
- 25 days annual leave (exclusive of Bank Holidays)
- Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme (we will match your contribution up to 7.5%)
- Loan schemes for bikes; computers and season tickets
- Continuous professional development opportunities.
- Industry-leading training programmes
- Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programmes
- Enhanced bereavement, family friendly and sickness benefits
- Access to Blue Light Card membership
- Subsidised Eye Care
Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.
We are committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.
We're happy to accommodate any requests for reasonable adjustments. Please email any requests to [email protected]
Job Title: Risk & Assurance Officer
Salary:£37,800 per annum Band F Level 3 - (Homebased) £39,560 per annum Band F Level 3- (Gilwell based, inclusive of Outer London Weighting)
Location: Gilwell Park (Hybrid), Chingford, London.
Contract Type: Fixed term for 24 months
Working Hours: 35 hours per week
This is an exciting opportunity to shape how we support and enable excellent, safe Scouting through stronger assurance and risk practices.
As our new Risk and Assurance Executive, you’ll help lay the foundations of a refreshed assurance function — working alongside colleagues in safeguarding, safety, and governance primarily. You’ll support the delivery of assurance activities aligned to our “Reassuring Scouting” programme of work, and play a key role in embedding a practical, proportionate, and learning-focused approach to risk management.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys shaping a new and developing function, and getting into the thick of it to establish a mature approach to Enterprise Risk Management and Assurance.
Key Responsibilities:
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Support the planning, delivery, and reporting of assurance reviews across core areas (i.e., safeguarding, safety, and governance to start with).
- Help co-ordinate internal assurance activities and maintain the assurance schedule.
- Support the development and testing of an integrated three lines of defence model tailored for Scouting.
Skills and abilities:
- Ability to gather and analyse qualitative and quantitative information to draw insights and form clear recommendations.
- Skilled in facilitating discussions or workshops that help others reflect, evaluate, or plan.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to produce accessible and engaging reports.
- Comfortable working both independently and as part of a cross-functional team.
Benefits:
- We are an award-winning Charity of the Year (Charity Times Awards 2022) with over 400 employees across multiple locations across the country.
- 28 days holiday and going up to 32 days after 2 years’ service
- Flexible working hours
- Work in a way that suits you, your role and your department
For more details about the Scouts and our great benefits:
Closing date for applications: 23:59pm Sunday 16th June 2025
Interviews will be held w/c 23rd June 2025
Click ‘Apply’ now to apply for this fantastic role!!!!!!
The Scouts is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute. We offer flexible working arrangements to support diverse needs and lifestyles, ensuring that our teams can thrive both professionally and personally. We welcome and encourage applicants from all walks of life, believing that varied perspectives strengthen our innovation and community. Your unique experiences and ideas are essential to our success, and we look forward to hearing from all voices.
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We have partnered with a fantastic charity client who are looking for an Interim Senior Community Fundraising Manager to join their team for an initial 9 month contract.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and motivate a national community fundraising team to achieve ambitious income targets from diverse supporters and national initiatives.
- Develop and deliver a community fundraising programme for year-on-year growth through excellent supporter experiences and new supporter engagement.
- Lead volunteer recruitment, development, and retention to maximise their fundraising impact.
- Build strong internal and external relationships to identify and secure new opportunities.
- Be the senior lead for all community fundraising activity.
- Act as a positive ambassador, upholding organisational values.
- Contribute to setting targets, monitoring budgets, and reporting performance.
- Train and develop the team, embedding organisational values.
- Collaborate with other teams to maximise fundraising and support engagement.
- Lead and attend key fundraising events.
- Support the development of supporter journeys and team recruitment.
- Ensure compliance with relevant frameworks and maintain accurate records.
Person Specifications:
- Significant experience in line management and fundraising, within community or regional settings.
- Demonstrable success in new supporter acquisition and budget management.
- Strong planning, organisation, and communication skills.
- Proven ability to lead, motivate, and work collaboratively with diverse individuals.
- Results-oriented with a strong focus on supporter satisfaction.
- Adaptable, creative, and analytical thinker.
- Computer literate (Microsoft Office).
- Experience managing remote teams and working with volunteers (beneficial).
- Understanding of CRM systems and strategic planning
- Demonstrates inclusive leadership and the ability to motivate diverse teams.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport across different backgrounds.
- Commitment to the highest standards of integrity and confidentiality.
- Strong planning, prioritisation, and time management skills.
- Ability to work effectively in varied environments and adapt personal style.
What’s on Offer:
£189.72 daily pay + £23.61 daily holiday pay (£213.33 total PAYE) Full-time opportunity A flexible working set up.
How to Apply: To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the “apply now” button.
The process: If your experience aligns with what we're looking for, a member of our team will be in contact to discuss the role with you in more detail before presenting your profile to the client. We will also ensure that all applicants receive an email to inform them of the outcome of their application.
To avoid any potential delays or your application being missed, please apply solely via the 'Apply Now' button on our website.
Commitment to Diversity: The Talent Set and our partner organisation are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, sexual orientation, disability, age, or gender. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.
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Post Title Housing First Support Worker
Salary Up to £32,000
Hours 35 hours a week
Line management None
Location SCT’s satellite site, Tower Hamlets
DBS: Enhanced Adult Workforce DBS is required for this role
Additional Benefits BUPA Employee Assistance Programme and Wellbeing plan
Cycle to work scheme
Season ticket loan
25 days annual leave (rising to 30 days) plus bank holidays
Contributory Pension Scheme with employer-matched contributions of 5%
Training and development opportunities
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
About the Role
As a Support Worker in our Housing First team, you’ll be a key point of contact for a small caseload of residents (approx. 6). You'll offer tailored, compassionate, housing-related and other person-centered support—enabling residents to articulate and achieve their goals, navigate systems, and rebuild their lives.
You’ll work closely with SCT’s internal services teams and external agencies to remove barriers, promote wellbeing, and champion the voice of each resident.
Key Responsibilities
Support and Advocacy
- Deliver person-centred, trauma-informed support to Housing First residents.
- Conduct comprehensive needs and risk assessments.
- Develop meaningful relationships that foster trust, choice and wellbeing.
- Advocate for residents’ access to healthcare, housing, benefits and specialist services.
- Support residents with practical tasks like budgeting, appointments, and accessing community resources.
- Encourage participation in community drug and alcohol services, and other recovery pathways.
Housing and Recovery Support
- Help residents secure, move into, and sustain suitable accommodation.
- Support the use of residents’ personalised budgets (e.g., for furniture, clothing, etc.).
- Work with residents and our housing partner to resolve issues and prevent eviction.
- Facilitate access to SCT’s wider services as required.
Collaboration and Coordination
- Build strong partnerships with local services, agencies and community networks.
- Maintain clear records on In-Form and contribute to reports and evaluations.
About You
Essential Skills and Experience
- Experienced in supporting adults with complex needs (e.g., addiction, homelessness, mental health).
- Possesses strong organisational skills and is able to work independently.
- Has excellent interpersonal, communication and active listening skills.
- Has up-to-date safeguarding knowledge.
- Is confident in the use of IT and a range of software packages.
- Is flexible, resilient, and adaptable to a changing environment.
Desirable
- Knowledge of trauma-informed care and PIE approaches.
- Understanding of the benefits system and tenancy sustainment.
- Familiarity with In-Form or comparable CRM system.
What We Offer
- A collaborative, inclusive and values-led working environment.
- Ongoing training and professional development.
- Opportunities to contribute to innovation within the Housing First team.
- The chance to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives.
Rebuilding lives affected by homelessness, addictions, unemployment, mental illness, and the criminal justice system.


The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
*Please note - interviews for this role will be held on Thursday 5th and Friday 6th June
Job specification
Team: Fundraising
Location: Hybrid – at our office (Argon House, Argon Mews, London SW6 1BJ) and remotely at home. Required to be in the office at least 2 days per week, including Wednesdays (all-staff office day)
Duration: Permanent (with six months’ probation)
Reporting to: Senior Fundraising Manager
Hours of work: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Salary: £29,060 - £32,700 depending on experience
Overview of the role
As the Fundraising Officer, you will play a key role in delivering a range of fundraising appeals and our individual and regular giving programmes. This position also provides plenty of variety and the opportunity to support and develop skills across several income streams. The Fundraising Officer will work collaboratively with the Fundraising and Communications teams and closely with the Senior Fundraising Managers.
What you will do as part of our team
Fundraising activities
Individual Giving
· Manage the regular giving programme by implementing a rolling 12-month plan of meaningful touchpoints to deepen relationships
· Develop and implement a plan to encourage increased giving and recruit new regular donors with personalised cultivation and stewardship
· Maximise engagement and retention of individual supporters (giving at a lower to mid level) by prompt thanking, excellent stewardship and building effective donor journeys
Fundraising Appeals
· Manage Glass Door’s direct marketing appeals including our flagship annual Christmas appeal – taking the lead on the direct mail and email campaign
· Lead on content development, and implementation of donor segmentation based on giving history, preferences, and engagement levels
· Work closely with the Communications Team to deliver a robust communication plan – actively taking part in the case studies, content creation and digital campaign plans (social media and website)
· Create and implement a follow-up communication plan to thank donors and provide updates on the impact of their contributions
· Undertake evaluations of each appeal’s performance metrics and donor responses to refine future appeals
Fundraising support
· Monitor the Fundraising inbox and respond promptly to ad-hoc queries from individual donors or prospects
· Support the Senior Fundraising Managers with research into current and prospective donors, and compile information to support funding applications and reports
· Thank and steward in-memoriam gifts
· Support the wider team at events e.g. Sleep Out, Christmas Carols and other supporter events
· Opportunity in due course to work towards managing a small portfolio of trusts, foundations and other grant-making bodies which would involve drafting applications and meeting reporting requirements (depending on interest and aptitude)
Fundraising Administration
· Create and update donor records as required on Access Charity CRM database , ensuring relevant records are kept up to date, accurate and consistent at all times.
· Work with Finance and the Income Processing Assistant to ensure accurate and timely processing of donations, including scanning cheques, coding bank transfers and web donations, entering details in the CRM database, banking cash, setting up Direct Debits and acknowledging/thanking donors via email or post.
· Ensure all fundraising activity is compliant with relevant charity and statutory legislation, and the Fundraising Code of Practice
Person specification
Essential
Knowledge and Experience
· Demonstrable experience in a fundraising role
· Understanding and experience of developing and stewarding supporter relationships
· Experience of project management
· Experience of using a fundraising database to segment and select data, produce reports and analyse information
· Experience of copywriting to produce fundraising letters and other materials
Skills and aptitudes
· Strong research, analysis and numeracy skills
· Excellent attention to detail, taking pride in work at all times
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a professional telephone manner and the ability to adapt style appropriately
· Ability to work under pressure, manage time effectively and prioritise a varied workload
· Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with a wide range of people from a variety of different backgrounds
· Competent IT skills in standard Microsoft packages (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook) and CRM/supporter databases
Personal attributes
· A confident self-starter with a positive approach who takes the initiative to get things done
· Highly organised with an ability to prioritise and work independently through a calendar of deadlines and goals
· Able to work collaboratively within a team, as well as with different colleagues from across an organisation
· Being compassionate, insightful and sympathetic to the challenges faced by people experiencing homelessness with a passion to help improve their lives
· Willingness to work flexible hours occasionally, for example at evenings and weekends
Desirable
· Experience of project managing direct marketing activities and campaigns.
· Experience of working with Mailchimp and Access Charity CRM
· An interest in developing skills and securing income from trusts and foundations
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Prostate Cancer Research aims to develop and deliver breakthrough medicines and treatments to achieve a world where people are free from the impact of prostate cancer. The organisation believes that it is only through research that we can build a future in which no family will have to fear losing a loved one to prostate cancer. In the last four years, we have expanded the amount of research it funds by four times.
Prostate Cancer Research is seeking a an experienced, dynamic and driven Trusts & Statutory Executive. The role will take a lead on identifying and securing collaboration and funding opportunities with both existing and prospective partners, developing and managing a pipeline of funding partners that align with PCR’s mission and core programmes of work.
Since 2018, PCR has significantly increased income from Trusts & Foundations and Statutory sources, as well as working in collaboration with other medical research charities and non-profits. This is a newly created and integral role within the Partnership Fundraising team to build on this work and will be key to identifying and nurturing relationships with prospective partners and funders, as well as developing and implementing comprehensive partnership strategies to engage existing and prospective partners.
The ideal candidate will have demonstrable experience of developing and nurturing relationships with funding partners (with experience of identifying and securing at least five-figure income), understanding complex issues and working with others to identify solutions, and producing compelling funding proposals in support of this work. They will also have excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the proven ability to build and manage strong, impactful relationships.
Finally, candidates must have a passion for securing funding that will help improve the lives of people with prostate cancer and a commitment to advancing healthcare through strategic partnerships and collaboration.
Key Responsibilities
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Conduct proactive prospecting and qualification of Trusts & Statutory funding opportunities to build a robust pipeline of potential funders.
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Identify and nurture relationships with prospective Trust & Foundations and Statutory funding partners aligned with the mission and values of PCR.
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Develop and implement comprehensive partnership strategies to engage existing and prospective funding partners.
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Stay informed about PCR’s current and future work and translate larger, complex programmes of work into relevant, compelling funding asks.
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Work closely with PCR's delivery departments and other income streams to identify, develop and maximise income generation opportunities.
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Lead the preparation and submission of funding applications and reports for both existing and prospective funders.
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Develop compelling, high-quality proposals for new and existing programmes, ensuring they are tailored to each funder’s priorities and aligned with organisational objectives.
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Lead negotiations and secure funding support from funding partners for activities aligned with PCR’s programmes of work.
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Effectively manage project monitoring and reporting for PCR’s existing funded activities with identified funding partners, including regular communication, reporting, and public recognition of contributions (as appropriate), working closely with PCR’s delivery and communications teams.
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Stay informed of industry trends, giving initiatives, and relevant developments to inform partnership strategies and opportunities.
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Represent PCR at external events, conferences, and meetings to promote partnership opportunities and expand our network, as required.
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Database management to record pipeline and enable strategic planning against established KPIs and income targets.
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Support Director of Partnerships to monitor and report income performance to PCR’s Board of Trustees.
For a full list of desirable candidate experience, please see the attached job description.
How to apply
Please apply by submitting a copy of your CV and a supporting statement (no more than 2 pages) highlighting your suitability for the position and why you are interested in the position.
There will be a two-stage interview process. The first interview will be online (via Teams), and the second will be an in-person interview at our offices in Holborn, London.
PCR is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.
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The Marsh Christian Trust (MCT) is looking for an Assistant to join a small, dynamic team and support the day-to-day running of the organisation. This role would be for a 9-month contract as maternity leave cover, and would suit someone who is interested in the charity world and looking for a part-time position. The role will be office-based for 3 days a week, starting in mid-July 2025.
The Trust is a busy grantmaking charity, supporting a range of small organisations across the sector with core funding to support their running costs. The Trust also runs an exciting Awards programme, which sees them partner with larger charities to help recognise their volunteers and outstanding individuals in thier field of work.
Key responsibilities and duties
- To support the grants programme – preparing applications for review, researching organisations applying for funding and processing grants.
- To assist in the administration of the Marsh Awards Scheme – writing letters, and helping to coordinate events.
- Updating records and files, minute-taking, diary management, booking travel, preparing internal lunches, collecting and distributing the post, and any other ad-hoc administrative duties required.
- To assist the wider office with administrative tasks.
Personal Specification
- Good communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Confident, pleasant and professional manner.
- Very well organised with good time management skills.
- Good IT skills, proficient in Outlook, Word and Excel.
- Some previous general office experience would be useful.
- We would welcome previous experience in the charity sector, however this is not essential.
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Contract: Fixed Term (12 months), full-time
Location: London, SW1P 2AF (Hybrid – 2 days in the office, 3 days remote)
Salary: £35,000 + £3,954 London Weighting Allowance
Closing date: Monday 26 May 2025
Interview date: Friday 6 June 2025
We’re looking for a strategic and results driven Marketing Manager to join our Marketing and Communications team for a 12-month maternity cover.
You’ll have the exciting opportunity to share our compelling story, raise awareness of our vital work, and inspire action from our supporters. With a mission that truly makes a difference in the lives of pets and the people who love them, we’re seeking someone passionate about engaging communities and amplifying our cause.
More about the role
In this hands-on role, you'll collaborate with the Group Head of Marketing and Communications and other team members to develop and execute externally facing paid marketing plans that align with the charity’s overall objectives. Your work will contribute to an integrated marketing strategy, with focus on communicating the Blue Cross brand, the fantastic work we do and communicating how people can ‘get help’ and/or ‘give help’.
You’ll be responsible for both the strategy and execution of campaigns, working closely with external agencies (media and creative) to produce and implement effective campaigns. You’ll be liaising with internal stakeholders, ensuring alignment across departments and keeping everyone informed throughout the campaign lifecycle. You’ll also monitor, evaluate, and report on the performance of each campaign to drive continuous improvement.
What you’ll be doing
- Develop and execute paid marketing strategies aligned with the charity’s goals, in collaboration with the Group Head of Marketing and Communications.
- Lead marketing plans that support our overall brand strategy and work closely with the fundraising team to align brand positioning with fundraising goals.
- Manage relationships with external agencies (media and creative) to develop and implement campaigns across various channels.
- Oversee the full campaign process, ensuring timely delivery on budget and aligned with objectives.
- Engage with internal stakeholders, providing regular updates and ensuring alignment across departments.
- Evaluate campaign effectiveness and provide post-execution analysis and insights.
- Ensure all marketing activity adheres to brand guidelines and integrates seamlessly with the broader marketing strategy.
- Manage and mentor one direct report, providing guidance and support to help them deliver high-quality work.
About You
We’re looking for a hands on Marketing Manager with a proven track record in delivering paid multi channel campaigns. You’ll bring a strategic mindset, alongside the ability to manage campaign execution and meet key objectives. You’ll be comfortable working with external agencies and collaborating with internal teams to ensure marketing initiatives are aligned, impactful, and effective.
You’ll also be highly organised, analytical, and creative, with excellent project management skills. A proactive communicator, you'll keep stakeholders informed and engaged, ensuring successful campaign delivery.
Essential Qualifications, Skills, and Experience:
- Proven experience in delivering multi-channel marketing campaigns, including paid media (digital and traditional).
- Strong ability to manage campaigns from strategy to execution, ensuring deadlines and budgets are met.
- Experience in working with external agencies to create and implement high-quality campaigns.
- Strong understanding of brand management and maintaining consistency across marketing efforts.
- Excellent project management and organisational skills.
- Strong communication skills, able to liaise effectively with both internal teams and external partners.
- Ability to analyse campaign performance and leverage insights for future improvements.
Desirable Qualifications, Skills, and Experience:
- A marketing qualification (e.g., CIM or equivalent).
- Experience within the not-for-profit or charity sector.
- Familiarity with fundraising marketing and aligning campaigns with fundraising objectives.
How to apply
Click the apply button below and complete the online application process before the closing date on Monday 26 May 2025.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.
Blue Cross benefits
Our people are the most important part of delivering our purpose. If it weren’t for their amazing efforts and commitment, we wouldn’t be able to make the difference that we do today. In return, we want to provide you with the best working environment we can.
With a wide range of perks aimed at enhancing your life both inside and outside of work, you'll
thrive in a supportive and rewarding environment.
Our generous benefits package includes:
- 38 days per year, increasing to 43 with service (including bank holidays). For part-time roles and fixed term contracts, holiday entitlement is calculated pro-rata.
- Pension scheme with enhanced employer contribution
- Life assurance
- Unlimited access to an employee assistance programme
- Programmes for physical and mental wellbeing support
- Free access to GP via MetLife
- Recognition scheme
- Annual volunteer days
- Claim for professional fees
- Charity worker discounts across a variety of retailers.
We want you to feel valued and supported throughout your career with us. For more details on our benefits and to see how we invest in our team, visit the 'why work for us' page on our website.
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The eoa exists to grow and strengthen employee ownership as a force for powering fairer livelihoods, stronger businesses, and a more resilient economy. With 800+ member businesses and a community of thousands of employee owners, we are the national voice for employee ownership in the UK.
Our refreshed strategy is focused on accelerating impact through people powered growth. We’re here to make employee ownership a mainstream business model choice—by expanding the sector, setting the standard for excellence, and building a connected, values-led ecosystem. We do this through sharp insight, high-impact advocacy, and a thriving member experience.
For founders and business owners exploring employee ownership, or for leaders and managers building Great EO businesses, the eoa offers tools, knowledge, experience and connection. We facilitate powerful peer learning, codify what works, and champion the stories that inspire others to choose EO.
Together with our members, we’re creating the conditions for employee ownership to thrive—seizing the political, cultural, and digital opportunities ahead. and this is where you come in.
As Director of Partnerships and Growth, you’ll be the driving force behind the eoa’s external influence and reach. you’ll lead our advocacy and external affairs strategy, build meaningful partnerships, and deliver powerful events programmes that accelerate adoption of Great EO. You’ll also shape the narrative—ensuring our insights, policy recommendations and thought leadership land with impact.
This is a high-profile, senior leadership role at a pivotal time for the EO community. It calls for someone with a track record in advocacy or external affairs, strong commercial acumen, and the ability to lead high-performing teams. It also needs a big-picture thinker - someone who can champion EO, influence change, and help us build a more inclusive, resilient economy.
If you’re excited about the opportunity to grow an economy that puts people at the heart of business, we’d love to hear from you.
Role Details
At the heart of this Director of Parnterships & Growth role is the opportunity to shape the external environment for employee ownership, champion the voice of our members, and lead high-impact strategies that grow both our reach and the sector itself.
You’ll lead on policy, advocacy, external affairs and events—crafting compelling narratives, building powerful partnerships, and delivering programmes that drive commercial sustainability and sector-wide change.
From shaping relationships with key stakeholders and securing strategic sponsorships, to overseeing the delivery of thought leadership, content, and events, you’ll ensure that the eoa is not just part of the national conversation—but leading it.
Your ability to influence, convene, and inspire will be critical to removing barriers to employee ownership and unlocking the potential of our £1.7m organisation to deliver even greater impact.
Join us on this exciting journey where your leadership will shape policy, grow influence, and contribute to our mission of unlocking the potential of people, businesses, and the economy through employee ownership.
This role is remote, however regular travel to our HQ in Brough and across the UK is expected.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead external affairs, collaborating with stakeholders to shape policy, advocacy and best practice that removes barriers and expands EO.
- Establish relationships and secure commercial partnerships and sponsorships, generating revenue to support advocacy, events, and sector growth initiatives.
- Engage key stakeholders to co-produce content that positively influence EO practice and policy and amplify the eoa’s voice in public affairs.
- Oversee delivery of an effective content strategy that delivers our commercial objectives and positions the eoa as the leading EO authority.
- Oversee events programmes, ensuring they drive knowledge-sharing, sector development, and commercial sustainability.
- Represent the eoa at industry forums, policy roundtables, and public affairs events, championing the employee ownership model.
- Collaborate with the Director of Membership & Operations to align advocacy efforts with member needs and engagement.
- Lead and develop high-performing teams, fostering innovation and delivering measurable impact across advocacy, policy, event activities.
Success in this role
Success in this role means having a positive impact on the growth rate, influence and adoption of great EO across the employee ownership sector. Strengthening and expanding stakeholder relationships, driving advocacy impact and securing commercial sustainability through a diverse mix of sponsorships, partnerships will also be indicators of success.
Key outcomes for the role
- Growth of the employee ownership sector. Measured by increased number of EO businesses, heightened sector awareness
- Strengthened corporate engagement. Measured by growth in strategic partnerships, corporate and government engagement
- Strong Commercial Sustainability. Measured by increased sponsorship revenue, secured long-term commercial partnerships
- Increased policy influence. Measured by policy recommendations adopted, increased government engagement
- Enhanced sector insight and intelligence. Measured by utilisation of high-quality data and insights for regular sector related content outputs.
- Development and adoption of best practice. Measured by creation, adoption and promotion of best practice across the EO network.
- Successful events programmes. Measured by iIncreased participation, sponsorship growth, positive feedback.
About you
- Proven expertise in advocacy, public affairs, or policy leadership, ideally within a business, trade body, or membership association.
- Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with experience influencing government, media, and corporate partners.
- Demonstrated ability to drive sectoral or policy change, leading successful advocacy initiatives.
- Strong commercial acumen, with experience in sponsorship acquisition, revenue generation, and developing financially sustainable initiatives.
- Exceptional strategic communication and storytelling skills, able to engage and mobilise diverse audiences.
- Experience in event programme development, ensuring high engagement and sector impact.
- Passion for employee ownership and economic models that promote shared prosperity.
- Innovative, creative, and proactive in problem-solving and strategy execution.
- A confident and transparent leader who fosters collaboration and inclusivity through teamwork.
- Self-aware with emotional intelligence, resilience, and integrity.
Role Summary
- Contract: Permanent
- Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week
- Location: Remote, with regular travel to eoa offices and national events
- Salary & Benefits: £65,000 p/a + 7% Pensions. 30 Days leave + Bank Holidays.
- Reports to: CEO
- Management: TBC
We exist to grow and strengthen employee ownership as a force for powering fairer livelihoods, stronger businesses, and a more resilient economy.





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Marketing Coordinator, Membership Loyalty & EngagementSalary: £31,200
Hours: Full time
Contract: Permanent
Location: King's Cross, London N1C (Hybrid)
Who are we?
Art Fund is the UK’s national fundraising charity for art. We give grants to help museums, galleries, historic houses and public arts organisations to acquire objects for their collections, to share them with as many people as possible, and to support research and training for museum professionals. We are supported by our growing membership of 135,000 through the National Art Pass, as well as the generosity of many individuals, trusts and foundations.
The role
We are looking for a Marketing Coordinator to play a crucial role in delivering first class marketing strategies to drive satisfaction, increase revenue and develop lasting engagement for Art Fund's membership (The National Art Pass). This is an exciting opportunity to join the membership team at one of the UK’s leading arts organisations and play a key role in achieving Art Fund’s core mission of helping museums and people share in great art and culture. You will be data & insight driven marketer with experience in customer retention, coordinating multi-channel loyalty programs and building customer journeys via email-marketing tools. You’ll also be responsible for crafting engaging copy that brings members along every step of our charitable proposition, inspiring connection, trust and action.
As a key member of the National Art Pass marketing team, you will be instrumental in:
- Marketing strategies across online and offline channels that maximise retention rates of the National Art Pass
- Supporting a programme of activity that promotes Art Fund’s charitable message to increase membership loyalty and to generate income via regular giving and fundraising initiatives
- Ensuring the delivery and smooth running of marketing automation membership journeys to support all areas of the membership cycle from onboarding and renewals right the way through to lapsed and win-back programmes
- Developing assets and experiences that add-value to our diverse membership, creating engaging communications that showcase what’s on at museums across the UK
- Coordinating membership e-comms and digital services including defining customer journeys, writing copy and forward planning of email content and regular reporting on results
- Collaborating with internal teams such as the Design, Content and external agencies / suppliers to create marketing assets that reflect Art Fund’s brand identity
The ideal candidate will have experience in customer retention, loyalty program management and CRM. Your role will involve using data, audience insights to drive marketing strategies as well as close collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to drive the best possible membership experience. This is a fantastic opportunity to make an impact in support of Art Fund's charitable mission as part of the membership team.
Key Employee Benefits
- Generous Annual leave – 25 days annual leave and bank holidays, with additional non-contractual office closure dates at Christmas.
- Free National Art Pass (NAP) – for yourself and another person of your choice.
- Free Entry to Exhibitions
- Life Assurance – cover for up to three times your basic salary.
- Season Ticket Loan
- Pensions – Eligible employees are enrolled into the scheme with the exception of those who have contracts of three months or less. Art Fund contributes 8% of the basic annual salary during the first six months of employment or until probation is successfully completed, whichever is the later. At that point the contribution is increased to 10%.
This post is London-based. We have a hybrid working model of minimum 2 days per week (for full time staff) at our King’s Cross office (2 Granary Square, London N1C 4BH).
Closing deadline: 23.59 on Monday 26 May 2025
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
We are committed to building our team and trustees from the broad range of backgrounds and experiences across the UK, valuing difference and diversity, and building a workplace based on shared values of equality and mutual respect.
We have ambitious plans for the future and will be holding ourselves to account and putting our principles into action, as we all work together to help bring about positive change and a fairer future for everyone. We therefore want to encourage applications from all races, ages, religions and sexual orientations, as well as parents, veterans, people living with any kind of disabilities and any other groups that could bring diverse perspectives to our organisation.
Non-UK nationals will require current and valid permission to work in the UK.
Please note that any suspected use of AI in relation to answering sift questions will be marked down.
No agencies please.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Corporate Partnerships Officer to join our dynamic fundraising team. The Sutton Trust is at an exciting point in our organisational journey, with a new Chairperson and ambitions to significantly grow our impact and fundraising as part of our 2030 strategy.
Over the past five years the impact of the Sutton Trust has increased, especially in our programme numbers, securing a relatively stable income of c.£6m over a number of years. In recent years this has grown to c.£7m, and our organisational strategy to 2030/31 will continue this fundraising trajectory to increase income to £12m. With corporate income accounting for nearly half our fundraising, there is considerable enthusiasm and opportunity in the corporate world for building strategic partnerships with The Sutton Trust.
Our fundraising approach will continue to focus on major gifts and strategic multi-year partnerships, leveraging a range of drivers to secure corporate support. We have a strong portfolio of existing supporters primarily from the legal, banking, and finance sectors, and our strategy involves expanding our reach into other sectors to support increased social mobility in UK businesses.
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The Corporate Partnerships Officer will join a small and high-performing Corporate Partnerships team, taking over a portfolio of corporate partners and prospects at our ‘consortium’ partner level, ranging from £10k-£50k per annum.
You will identify, engage, secure, and steward corporate partner prospects from sectors that include law, construction, manufacturing and logistics, as well as supporting other team members across different sectors as the need arises. The existing portfolio of partners are primarily legal firms who also engage with our impactful programmes, and you will also have personal and team new business targets and support senior team members to steward our flagship partners.
We are looking for a fundraiser who is keen to develop their corporate fundraising skills, especially building relationships with delivery partners, strategic funders, and corporate foundations. Our ideal candidate will be entrepreneurial, a confident communicator, and able to work independently under their own initiative as well as within the team.
The role will be line managed by the Head of Corporate Partnerships, working closely with other members of the Corporate Partnerships team, and collaboratively across the wider Development team and Employability Programmes team.
Main duties
New business
- Personally scope, develop and secure new corporate partnerships at consortium level (£10k-£50k), aiming for a robust portfolio of partners in assigned sectors with multi-year commitments, working with the Head of Corporate Partnerships and other relevant stakeholders to appropriately to secure and steward.
- Support the Head of Corporate Partnerships to engage in proactive new business development within the corporate sector, including support for network mapping with senior volunteers.
- Manage writing and submission of reports and proposals for grants to corporate foundations, working alongside other Development team and wider organisation members to ensure high-quality submissions.
- Alongside team members, manage the shared Development inbox to ensure all enquiries are dealt with in a prompt, consistent, and friendly manner.
- Follow all relevant policies and processes to ensure due diligence is completed for all prospective donors, account management plans are kept up to date, and corporate partners receive high-quality stewardship.
Account Management and Development
- Manage and grow the portfolio of ‘consortium’ level corporate partnerships, including leveraging existing relationships to maximise financial income and partnership longevity.
- Support senior team members on designated high-value partnerships, including specific administrative and project tasks, e.g. coordinating meetings and webinars, attending programme visits, event invites, and volunteering opportunities.
- Write and deliver engaging and high-quality partnership proposals and reports for new and existing ‘consortium’ level funders, working with the wider Development team and relevant other Sutton Trust teams as appropriate.
- Be accountable for achieving agreed corporate income targets, looking for opportunities to grow funding and diversify corporate income.
Fundraising, Finance and Reporting
- Act as an ambassador for the Trust with external audiences in the corporate space, representing the Trust with confidence and enthusiasm to secure major gifts and develop relationships.
- Ensure the Trust’s CRM (Salesforce), account management plans, and all relevant income pipeline documents are kept appropriately up to date with activity from corporate partners, including accurate income forecasting.
- Attend appropriate meetings, such as the Employer Working Group, to represent the corporate team and portfolio of partners, and share information with colleagues across the Trust.
- Work with colleagues to support delivery of impactful events to cultivate prospects and steward partners, with a focus on experience for corporate partners and prospects.
- Appropriately follow policies and procedures on due diligence, Salesforce and data management, account management, stewardship, and reporting.
- Stay up to date with corporate fundraising best practice, learning from senior members of the corporate team, and keep abreast of developments and opportunities within the wider fundraising space.
- Other duties as necessary from time to time
Person Specification
Skills and experience
- Experience building and managing relationships to achieve a project or other goals
- Experience managing multiple priorities and tasks to successfully achieve project or other goals
- Experience presenting, writing compelling proposals or pitching to audiences to persuade them to your point of view or secure a specific outcome
- Experience of fundraising, through employment or voluntary activities, including securing and managing relationships and donations. (desirable)
- Experienced at using Salesforce or other fundraising CRM software to accurately record funding relationships. (desirable)
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including strong presentation skills and the ability to adapt communication styles and methods to suit different audiences
- First-class interpersonal skills - a natural ambassador able to represent the Sutton Trust with confidence in a range of settings, especially the corporate world
- Knowledge of fundraising in the education and/or not-for-profit sector or can demonstrate relevant experience of corporate account/relationship management (this can be from outside fundraising - for example sales, marketing, leadership roles within voluntary organisations)
Competencies
- Sympathetic to the aims of the Trust and our mission to increase social mobility
- Able to take the initiative and take responsibility for a wide variety of tasks and projects
- Strong communicator, skilled at persuading others through writing and conversation
- Excellent attention to detail
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
- Able to influence stakeholders and encourage giving / support for a charitable cause. (desirable)
Other
- Is eligible to work in the UK (see here for information about right to work)
Terms of Appointment
- Contract: Full time, permanent
- Salary: £31,000-£35,000 per annum
- Office location: The Sutton Trust, 9th Floor, Millbank Tower, 21-24 Millbank, London, SW1P 4QP. Our home working policy gives staff the option to work from home for up to 60% of the time, with approval from their line manager.
- Hours: The standard working hours are 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. This role is likely to also be required to attend events / meetings outside of normal working hours during weekday evenings and occasionally at weekends, in line with organisational policies.
- A DBS check may be required
Interviews
Applications should reach us by 9am, Thursday 29th May, with interviews held at our London offices on Thursday 5th June.
Safeguarding statement
The Sutton Trust believes that a child, young person or vulnerable adult should never experience abuse of any kind. We all have a responsibility to promote the welfare of all children and young people and to keep them safe. Therefore all posts undergo a safer recruitment process, including but not limited to, disclosure of criminal records where necessary and eligibility to work in the UK. We have procedures in place to promote safeguarding and a safe culture at the Trust.
Contextual recruitment
The Trust is committed to ensuring equality of opportunity and that all applicants receive equal consideration for employment. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds, including those underrepresented at present at the Trust, to apply for this role. As such we particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities, Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ and from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds. We are committed to being an inclusive and welcoming place to work and know that greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the young people we support.
We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for disabled candidates throughout our recruitment process and during employment.
We also operate contextual recruitment at the Sutton Trust. Our application process gives you the option to include information about your background, such as whether you were eligible for free school meals, whether your parents went to university, or whether you attended a state school. For more examples and information on contextual recruitment, please see our website.
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