1. Role Purpose
A key element of Trussell’s high value income is from individual donors and Trusts, who support our work and mission. The Philanthropy Officer is accountable for managing a caseload of trusts and major donors who are giving up to £10k annually, stewarding them effectively to help secure income to fund Trussell’s work.
The Philanthropy Officer is responsible for developing appropriate engagement and stewardship journeys for this group of donors, with the aim of retaining and increasing financial support for Trussell.
This role is part of the Together with Trussell programme, the goal of which is to build stronger connections with our supporters, partners and donors in order to increase funding, campaigning, and other forms of support for our work.
2. Key Responsibilities
1. Steward a caseload of major donors and trusts
Manage a caseload of c.150 major donors and c.600 trusts (c. £5k-£10k per annum giving levels). Effectively steward a cohort of donors and Trusts who support Trussell’s work and mission to ensure that Donors and Trusts are updated, understand the impact of their support, loyalty is strengthened and income secured.
2. Deliver high‑quality stewardship communications
Produce personalised thank‑yous, updates, impact reports, and tailored asks, and developing some one-to-one relationships to ensure donors and Trusts receive timely, meaningful engagement that demonstrates the impact of their support and inspires them to continue giving.
3. Develop and submit funding applications
Prepare and submit bespoke applications to trusts when required, in order to secure additional income through compelling funding applications. Opportunities to secure income and cultivate relationships are maximised.
4. Maintain accurate supporter records
Maintain accurate records on our database; facilitating accurate data management and effective stewardship. Delivering analysis, forecasting and segmentation for mailings, to enable compliant, insight‑led fundraising activity.
5. Design and manage supporter journeys
Context: Work collaboratively across the team to design and manage supporter journeys for Major Donor and Trusts which enhance the consistency and quality of engagements, building stronger donor experience and improved engagement.
6. Provide administrative and team support
Context: Support the team with administrative tasks, when required to ensure smooth operations and timely delivery of team projects and tasks, supporting efficient team delivery and coordination.
3. Person Specification
Core Knowledge:
- Understanding of major donor and/or trust fundraising principles.
- Knowledge of GDPR and fundraising‑related data protection.
- Knowledge of CRM systems and data management.
Essential Skills:
- Excellent written communication.
- Strong verbal communication.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet conflicting deadlines.
- Ability to distil complex information into compelling and succinct communication.
- Accurate data handling.
- Collaborative and proactive approach.
Key Experience:
- Experience in high‑value fundraising or transferable experience.
- Experience using CRM databases.
- Demonstrable relationship‑building experience.
4. Stakeholders
Internal: Line Manager, Philanthropy Manager (Trusts), Supporter Care, Comms & Marketing, High Value Team.
External: Major Donors, Trusts, Donor Research Consultant, Suppliers.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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APB exists to support Religious Order Bursars (and others) involved in the management of their charities. A vacancy in the post of General Secretary will arise later this year due to the retirement of the current post holder.
The General Secretary is responsible for the day-to-day administration and management of the Association which has over 200 members. The General Secretary ensures the APB website is kept up to date and useful resources are available to support members in their work. Each year an annual conference is held over either 3 or 4 days, and the General Secretary is responsible for the organisation of this.
This is a home-based position that will require attendance at in person meetings from time to time and at the 3 or 4-day annual conference each October.
The post holder will need to be flexible and have a good knowledge of Microsoft office including excel, good administrative skills and an approachable manner as the key link for members. General knowledge of finance and accounts would be an advantage.
The closing date for completed applications is midday on Friday 1st May 2026.
Interviews to be held on Tuesday 12th May in the FCJ Centre, 32 Phoenix Rd, London, NW1 1TA
No agencies please.
Non Charity Employer
101 - 500
APB supports religious bursars & staff who deal with the financial affairs of their Provinces and who put the finances at the service of the mission.
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Head of Payroll & Systems - Location
Remote working (home-based with occasional travel to Bristol)
Head of Payroll & Systems – About the Role
Join Hft at a pivotal moment as we move to our transformation phase. We’re looking for a senior leader to bring together payroll, systems, data and administration into a connected, high-performing service driving efficiency, insight, and better outcomes for colleagues and the people we support.
Head of Payroll and Systems - Benefits
- £65,000 per annum
- The People's Pension 3% employer / 5% employee contribution
- Life assurance 3x salary from day one
- 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays
- Free independent mortgage advice
- TELUS Health EAP
- Aviva DigiCare+ digital GP, annual health check and nutritional consultations
- Medicash health cash plan covering optical, dental and more
- Up to 25% off at 3,500+ gyms via My Gym
- Specsavers eyecare vouchers for screen users
- Blue Light Card eligible
Head of Payroll and Systems - Your Responsibilities
- Lead teams across Payroll, Systems, Data and Administration
- Oversee complex payroll operations (accuracy, compliance, improvement)
- Integrate and optimise HR systems (HRIS, ATS, LMS)
- Develop people data, reporting and insights
- Partner with senior stakeholders to support organisational decision-making
About You
- Proven experience leading multi-functional teams
- Strong background in payroll and HR systems
- Data-driven with the ability to generate meaningful insights
- Experienced in change and transformation
- Collaborative, resilient and stakeholder-focused
Why Join Hft?
At Hft, we support learning disabled adults to live the best life possible.
We are:
- Purpose-led organisation with real impact
- Supportive, collaborative culture
- Opportunity to shape and improve, not maintain
- Flexible, home-based working
Apply today to be part of a leadership team driving meaningful change across the communities we serve.
We are committed to recruiting people from diverse backgrounds and believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce helps us better support the people we work with to live their best lives. If there is anything we can do to support you to do your best during the application and selection process, please contact our recruitment team.
Registered Charity
More than 1000
To improve the lives of learning disabled people by providing personalised support that promotes independence, choice, and inclusion.
