Project jobs in cardigan, ceredigion

Community Fundraiser - Home Counties

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Are you ready to take on a new challenge with a leading charity making a real difference in brain tumour research? ​

Brain Tumour Research is seeking an experienced and motivated fundraiser to join our team. As a key part of our fundraising efforts in our high-performing East region, you will have the opportunity to drive income generation through a variety of initiatives, including challenge events, fundraising groups, and corporate partnerships such as charity of the year. You will also be responsible for driving initiatives to increase our profile and supporter base within Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Northamptonshire and Essex. 

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Key Responsibilities: ​

• ​Generate income across a range of community fundraising initiatives and events, with the opportunity to lead on key projects 
• Steward supporters to help drive the charity’s fundraising activities and growth 
• ​Work with the fundraising team to develop and maintain strong relationships with fundraisers, donors, partners, and key stakeholders ​
• Contribute towards the growth and success of fundraising efforts, ensuring a sustainable income stream for the vital ongoing funding of brain tumour research ​

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Requirements: ​​

• At least one year of fundraising experience, with a proven track record in income generation 
• Strong experience in supporter stewardship  
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage and inspire supporters and partners alike ​
• Passion for Brain Tumour Research and its mission to fund research and ultimately find a cure 

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If you are looking for a fulfilling and impactful role and have the level of experience and skill we are looking for, we welcome your application.

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​We will give preference to those candidates living in the Bucks, Beds and Northants areas of this region.​​​

​We reserve the right to close the application window early and advise candidates to apply in good time to avoid disappointment.​

We are asking for a CV as the first step but applicants may be asked to provide a targeted covering letter as part of the selection process.  Interviews will be conducted during the application window as appropriate, and will consist of a first interview via MS Teams, progressing, if successful to a face to face second interview, held at our offices in Milton Keynes.

Closing Date: 06th November 2025

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We are looking for people who share our passion for finding a cure for brain tumours and who have the skills and experience to make a difference. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, cultures, genders, sexual orientations, abilities, and ages. We believe that diversity enriches our organisation and helps us achieve our mission. We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive environment where everyone can be themselves and contribute to our vision.

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We’re looking for a super organised, efficient and supportive Operations Lead to make We Own It run smoothly so we can win public services for people not profit. This is a fast-paced role in a small team with a big mission!

You’ll lead on creating and maintaining effective systems and processes, and supporting the team on logistics so that everything runs like clockwork. You’ll also make sure we’re thanking the brilliant individual donors who fund 93% of our work. We’re looking for someone who has a track record of creating efficiency and order for themselves and other people - and can do so in a remote context! You'll need to be happy to carry out a variety of tasks and be flexible about your role.

This role is a crucial part of the We Own It team and central to increasing our impact. Part of a small, high performing team working mostly remotely and sometimes in London, you’ll need to be extremely self-motivated and able to work efficiently and autonomously.

About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity for an Individual Giving Officer (Acquisition) to join our collaborative Individual Giving team.

As an Individual Giving Officer, you’ll lead the delivery of multi-channel campaigns designed to recruit new supporters and the ongoing supporter stewardship of these new donors. You’ll manage acquisition activity across products including cash giving, lottery, and regular giving, ensuring campaigns are delivered on time, within budget, and meet performance targets.

You’ll be responsible for the creative development of campaign assets, day-to-day agency collaboration, and the ongoing optimisation of supporter stewardship communications. From planning and reporting to evaluating impact, you’ll play a key role in shaping how we acquire new donors and retain our supporters.

About You

You’re confident in managing campaigns with track record of delivering successful multi-channel fundraising campaigns that drive supporter growth. You bring excellent project and budget management skills, analytical thinking, strong reporting and evaluation capabilities and think supporter-first.

You’re experienced in working across channels including email, social media, telephone fundraising and print, and you know how to use insight to shape compelling supporter journeys. You’re a collaborative team member, able to manage internal stakeholders and external suppliers with ease, and you thrive in an environment where attention to detail and strategic focus are key.

About the Team

You’ll join our Individual Giving team, committed to growing our supporter base and delivering meaningful and engaging experiences that inspire long-term support.

We work closely with colleagues across the organisation and with external agencies to deliver campaigns that make a real impact. You’ll be supported by a team that values innovation, shares learnings, and celebrates success—while always keeping our supporters at the heart of what we do.

Please see the Job Description below for more detail about this exciting role.

The detail

• Hours: 35 hours per week
• Contract: 12 months fixed-term contract
• Closing Date: 26th October 2025 

Help for Heroes values diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds.

Kaleidoscope Trust (KT) is the UK’s leading charity dedicated to advancing the rights of LGBTI+ people internationally. Founded in 2011, we aim to create a world where all LGBTI+ individuals are free, safe and equal. Kaleidoscope Trust is also proud to be a founding member of The Commonwealth Equality Network and to host its Secretariat.

About The Commonwealth Equality Network

The Commonwealth Equality Network is a coalition of more than 80 organisations representing almost 50 countries from all regions of the Commonwealth, working together to create a Commonwealth where all lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, intersex, queer and gender-diverse people are free and equal. Together members of the Network are building an inclusive, robust, well resourced, skilled and well networked movement of Commonwealth LGBTI+ organisations, working in solidarity to remove legal, political, social, economic and cultural barriers to equality within the Commonwealth.

The Role

The TCEN Communications and Commonwealth Campaign Manager will play a pivotal role in shaping The Commonwealth Equality Network’s advocacy and communications agenda over the next five years. The postholder will shepherd the development of the Network’s five-year advocacy strategy, ensuring it is participatory, evidence-based, and reflective of member priorities.

They will also be responsible for supporting development and delivery of a coherent campaign and communications strategy for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) 2026 — ensuring that member’s voices are heard, and their impact amplified.

Please download the job role and person specification for full details and information on how to apply.

Closing date: 23:30 UK-time, 12 October 2025. Applications will be assessed on a rolling basis. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible as we may close the job posting early.

This role will play a key part in supporting MMHA’s successful campaigning, including supporting our maternal mental health councils project, and helping drive change so that women, birthing people, babies and families affected by maternal mental health problems can access the right care, at the right time, without discrimination.

Job purpose

Support planning, implementation, and evaluation of MMHA campaign and policy work to improve perinatal mental health care systems, policy and practice in the UK.

Main responsibilities

• Support policy activities relating to MMHA’s Maternal Mental Health Councils project.
• Assist with the production of campaign resources, including desk research, drafting copy, and proof reading.
• Read and summarise policy information, such as reports and carry out data analysis, to support MMHA’s evidence base.
• Lead political monitoring, keeping abreast of tracking relevant policy and political developments to identify opportunities and risks for MMHA’s campaigns and policy priorities.
• Support MMHA’s campaigning across the devolved nations, working with local stakeholders in Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales to inform, amplify and facilitate campaign activities.
• Hold knowledge of parliamentary procedure and systems to ensure strategic and targeted influencing work, supporting relationships with parliamentarians, including providing clear communications.
• Ensure MMHA’s commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion runs throughout MMHA’s campaigning and policy work.
• Maintain relationships with range of stakeholders to support MMHA’s campaigning and influencing, including MMHA members, parliamentarians, champions and academics.
• Support campaigning communications activities, including media and social media support, website editing and writing copy for articles or newsletters.
• Keep a library of policy resources and an up-to-date bank of statistics and evidence to support internal and external use.
• Assist the Head of Campaigns and Policy and wider team with administrative and other tasks, including the organisation and facilitation of meetings and events and responding to routine enquiries.
• Help support MMHA projects as required. 
• Work with the team on campaign evaluation.
• Maintain a diary of key campaign dates and events.
• Represent the MMHA at events as required.

Please see the attached job pack for further details. 

How to apply

To apply for this role, please submit:

1. A CV (maximum 2 sides of A4)
2. A cover letter (maximum 2 sides of A4)

Please note: We are expecting a large number of applications for this role. Applications exceeding the page limits (2 sides of A4 per document) will not be considered. In addition, to help with anonymising applications, please only include your initials in your CV and cover letter – please do not include your full name or a photograph.

What to include in your cover letter

Please start your cover letter with:

• Please address how you meet the first six points of the essential skills and experience of the person specification.
• A brief summary of your experience working with civil servants, MPs and decision-makers.
• An example demonstrating your interpersonal skills and ability to engage with wide and diverse groups.

Feel free to then share your broader interest in the role and what additional qualities you would bring.

Where to send your application

• Please submit your CV and covering letter to the email address provided in the attached job pack.
• The deadline for applications is 10am on Thursday 16 October 2025.
• Applications submitted after this time or not following the outlined process will not be considered.

Interview details

First interviews are expected to take place online Thursday 6 November 2025.

Imagine This is the only UK charity solely dedicated to supporting the mental wellbeing of seriously ill children and their families. Founded in 2014 by actors Sarah Parish MBE and Jim Murray MBE in memory of their first daughter Ella-Jayne, the charity has rebranded from The Murray Parish Trust to Imagine This in 2025. The charity is now leading a national movement to address a hidden mental health crisis in seriously ill children.

There are one million children in the UK facing life-limiting, life-threatening, and serious chronic conditions. These children are at much higher risk of long-term mental health difficulties that can become more complex and difficult to treat, on top of living with often complex medical needs. Imagine This provides imaginative, innovative and empowering projects to help them navigate their journey with connection, resilience and hope. Our vision is to reach every seriously ill child, and their families, across the UK by 2035, delivering diverse and impactful projects in hospitals, hospices and community settings.

This role will be responsible for the development and delivery of public fundraising and engagement activities, building new and existing relationships with community, individual and business supporters. You will be the first point of contact for the charity, providing exceptional administration and an outstanding supporter experience. You will also proactively secure new support, and be involved in wider campaigns and events, to help the charity significantly grow income year on year.

We are looking for a proactive individual to join our small team. Someone with an eye for detail in data and administration. You will be ambitious and entrepreneurial, with real vision and a passion for the cause. You will be resilient and collaborative, someone who is highly organised with the ability to juggle a diverse and high workload. We are looking for someone who prides themselves on delivering exceptional stewardship to build new and long-lasting relationship with supporters, whilst also continuously seeking new opportunities to grow income.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Engagement

• Build rich relationships through exceptional and inspirational stewardship to increase retention, average gift and supporter experience.
• Organise acquisition/engagement events and campaigns (online and in-person), showcasing our projects and creating a deeper connection with the charity.
• Serve as the primary point of contact to the public, responding promptly to all enquiries, providing information, advice and support.
• Identify fundraising stories to enhance marketing/communications activity.

Fundraising

• Proactively secure new support from businesses, individuals and community groups using a planned process of cultivation, conversion and stewardship - including: 1. Businesses: charity of the year, staff fundraising, sponsorship. 2. Community: individual fundraising, schools, groups, official charity for third party events. 3. Individuals: one-off/appeals, regular giving, in-memoriam/celebration and legacies
• Create engaging fundraising campaigns that increase profile, secure new support and increase income.
• Proactively identify opportunities for retaining, growing or diversifying income from existing supporters.
• Actively network to raise the profile of the charity and identify opportunities for new support.
• Recruit, support and coordinate volunteers to support for fundraising and engagement activity.

Data/administration

• Ensure prompt and effective supporter communications, particularly when thanking donations.
• Maintain accurate, compliant data in our CRM (Donorfy), growing the database and improving data quality.
• Use data insight to prepare reports and analyse performance to identify trends and opportunities.
• Monitor/evaluate income and KPIs making recommendations for remedial action or growth opportunities.
• Prepare Quarterly reports for the Board, and upon request.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and the Fundraising Code of Practice.

Chief Executive Officer

We are looking for a visionary and compassionate Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead the charity into its next exciting chapter, as Kids for Kids’ celebrates their 25th Birthday.

This is a unique opportunity to succeed our Founder and make a lasting difference for children and families facing one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises.

Position: Chief Executive Officer
Location: Home based (with occasional travel)
Salary: £65,000 – £75,000 per annum (commensurate with experience)
Hours: Full Time (37.5 hours per week)
Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: Sunday 26th October, the client reserves the right to interview before the closing date so please apply asap.
 

The Role

As CEO, you will provide inspirational leadership, overseeing all aspects of the organisations work in the UK and abroad, ensuring continued impact and growth. You will manage our fundraising programme, finances, and operations, as well as motivate and inspire a small but highly dedicated team and network of volunteers.

You will:

• Lead the organisation’s strategy, safeguarding its mission and values.
• Oversee all fundraising, awareness-raising, and financial management.
• Report regularly to the Board of Trustees, working closely with the founder as she transitions to her role as Chairman of Trustees.
• Be the public face of the charity, representing us at events, with donors, and in the media.
• Manage relationships with our Patrons, celebrities, supporters, and volunteers.
• Oversee major fundraising events including our Candlelit Christmas Concert, Gala Gourmet Dinner Dance, and 25th Birthday celebrations in 2026.

This role is central to ensuring that more children and families in Darfur can access lifesaving and sustainable support, enabling communities to thrive despite unimaginable hardship.

About You

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated leader with a strong track record of management, fundraising, and financial acumen. You will be values-driven and compassionate, with the ability to inspire others and build meaningful relationships at all levels.

You will have:

• Proven senior leadership experience, ideally in the charitable or not-for-profit sector.
• Strategic thinking skills with strong financial and operational management experience.
• Demonstrable success in fundraising and developing new income streams.
• Experience of working with Boards of Trustees and managing governance requirements.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with experience of acting as a public spokesperson.
• The ability to inspire, manage, and grow staff, volunteers, and supporter networks.

Desirable:

• Ability to speak Arabic.

How to Apply

Please apply by providing a CV and cover letter demonstrating your suitability for the role.

About the Organisation

This is the only charity founded specifically to help children in one of the most challenging regions of the world, Darfur, Sudan. For the past 24 years we have been transforming the lives of children through a unique package of integrated projects, working closely with the communities themselves. Since 2001 we have adopted 110 villages, transforming the lives of over half a million people.

There could not be a more exciting time to take the charity forward. You will be responsible for shaping both the projects in Darfur, and all the exciting opportunities to raise awareness and funds in the rest of the world.

Other roles you may have experience of could include Charity Director, CEO, Chief Executive, Chief Executive Officer, Senior Director, Finance Director, Corporate Services Director, Human Resources Director, IT Director, General Manager, Operations Director, Partnerships Director, Managing Director, CFO, Fundraising Director etc.

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

Skills Development Co-ordinator

Salary: £31,000p.a.

We also offer 27 days of annual leave plus bank holidays and a birthday day off, 8% employer pension contributions, a core hours system of working and enhanced family friendly policies.

Contract:  Permanent

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Location: Home based in England with extensive travel and overnight stays throughout the UK

Keep Britain Tidy is the nation’s favourite environmental charity, campaigning on a range of environmental issues, effecting change at both a local and national levels. 

We have an exciting new opportunity for an enthusiastic and committed skills development co-ordinator to join our Accreditations Team. This permanent position is ideally suited to someone with a training administration background who wants to expand their career in a busy and supportive workplace.

Based in the Green Flag Award team, you will report directly to the Accreditations Learning and Development Manager where you will be responsible for supporting the delivery of training and events to a variety of individuals and organisations in the parks and green space sector through the Green Flag Award Academy.

The responsibilities of this job include:

• Supporting the launch of the new Green Flag Award Academy
• Organising training events and conferences.
• Working closely with the sector to identify training opportunities
• Maintaining accurate records
• Sourcing and facilitating online events.
• Sourcing and sharing examples of good practice

The ideal candidate will:

Have excellent organisational and project management skills and be an excellent communicator with the ability to build relationships across the sector.

Be self-motivated and able to work independently with a passion for parks and green spaces.

All our roles benefit from generous holiday entitlements and pension contributions, including the opportunity to join the UK’s first net carbon pension scheme and to receive extra days leave for using alternatives to flights. If you have any special requirements for interview just let us know.

If you are interested in this job and want to help us make a difference, please review a copy of the full job description. After reading the application information, if you would love to work with us, please continue to apply.

As part of the application process, you will need to answer 3 questions and submit a tailored CV which fully demonstrates the essential skills/experience asked for within the job description.  We also ask you to complete equal opportunities monitoring information as we want to try to make sure that our workforce is representative of the population and we are not excluding any community. Please note that this information will be held separately.

The deadline for applications is 09:00, Monday 13 October 2025. However, we reserve the right to close the application window early if we receive a high number of applications.

For successful candidates, interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams on Monday 27 & Tuesday 28 October 2025.

If you require an in-person interview, please let us know.

We have signed the pledge to always #ShowTheSalary for the roles that we advertise.

We are proud winners of the Working Families’ Best Small Employer Award 2021.

No agencies please.

Events Manager

We’re looking for a confident and creative Events Manager to bring fresh energy and insight to our events programme. You’ll be joining a values-led organisation at a pivotal time, helping us connect with members, partners, and the public through meaningful experiences that reflect our commitment to professional excellence, inclusion, and mental health advocacy.

Position: Events Manager
Location: Hybrid – Remote working with monthly presence at York House, London
Salary: £41,231 per annum (full time equivalent)
Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week (part-time considered, minimum 21 hours)
Contract: Permanent

Closing date: 9am Monday 20th October 2025

Please note we reserve the right to close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications, so we encourage you to apply as early as possible.

About the role

As the Events Manager, you will lead the planning, coordination and delivery of the events programme – from our flagship annual conference to member webinars, roundtables and stakeholder events.

This is a hands-on role with strategic impact. You will work collaboratively with colleagues, members, and partners to ensure every event reflects our values, raises our profile, and supports our mission to advance psychotherapy and protect the public.

You’ll oversee the full event lifecycle – from concept and design through to logistics, budget management, and evaluation – ensuring that all our events are inclusive, engaging and professionally delivered across in-person, online, and hybrid formats.

About you

You’re an experienced events professional with at least two years’ experience managing diverse events from end to end. You bring creativity, attention to detail, and strong project management skills, with the ability to work independently while contributing collaboratively to a small, friendly team.

You’ll be confident liaising with members, speakers and suppliers, balancing multiple priorities, and ensuring every event runs smoothly and achieves its objectives. You are motivated by the mission and share our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion. Experience in a membership, charity, or professional standards environment would be an advantage.

About the Organisation

The employer is the leading professional body for psychotherapists and psychotherapeutic counsellors. Alongside professional support for members, they are the leading research, innovation, educational and regulatory body working to advance psychotherapies, and emotional and mental wellness for the benefit of all. They represent training organisations and over 9,000 individual therapists - working privately or in the NHS or voluntary sector - offering a wide variety of psychotherapeutic approaches or modalities.

Their charitable objectives are to promote:

• the art and science of psychotherapy and psychotherapeutic counselling for the public benefit;
• research in psychotherapy and psychotherapeutic counselling and to disseminate the results of any such research;
• high standards of education and training and practice in psychotherapy and psychotherapeutic counselling
• the wider provision of psychotherapy and psychotherapeutic counselling for all sections of the public

Other roles you may have experience in could include Events Coordinator, Conference Manager, Events and Engagement Officer, Programme and Events Lead, Membership Events Manager, or Events and Communications Officer.

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

About the role

Kids Cancer Charity have been supporting children affected by cancer from all over the UK since 1989.  Life changes when a child is diagnosed with cancer, every aspect of their life and that of their family is thrown into turmoil.  We offer support through our care breaks and Play Therapy during treatment and beyond.

We are looking for a passionate, talented Trusts and Foundations Manager to join our ambitious, successful Fundraising team that has been growing year-on-year since 1989 as we approach our new fundraising strategy.

Role summary and purpose

This role is responsible for managing and developing the charity’s portfolio of Trusts and Foundations, securing significant gifts and growing the long-term potential of this portfolio.  There are no direct reports, however the successful candidate will be expected to work closely with the General Manager, to build and develop cases for support to help fund our much-needed work.

The successful candidate will utilise their expert writing skills to shape those cases for support into compelling, high-quality proposals and reports.

Building relationships with a wide range of audiences including funders is key. Inspiring them to support families affected by cancer across the UK.

A dynamic, self-motivated, ambitious and pro-active fundraiser is required for this role, demonstrating enthusiasm for the projects and services we are seeking funds to support.

About you

The ideal candidate for this role will have experience and a proven track record of successful income generation and delivering against targets.

You will have demonstratable experience in researching potential Trust funders, submitting compelling proposals, securing funding and project managing successful bids through to completion of the grant award.

You will also have a background in report writing and demonstrating grant impact whilst being able to build relationships with funders, individual/major donors and senior stakeholders.

Experience of providing excellent supporter care, building mutually beneficial long-term relationships with funders is a must for this role.

Key responsibilities

Research and process management

· Work closely with our General Manager and fundraising team to fully understand our work, and the costs of delivering our work.

· Build strong cases for support, ensuring that you have all the information needed to create compelling proposals and reports for high and mid-value funders.

· Research and identify prospective trusts and foundations and other grant giving bodies.

· Grow and maintain a strong trust funding pipeline, creating new trust prospects for our priority funding areas.

· Develop our long-term trusts and foundations strategy and agree ongoing budgets and targets for this income stream.

· Maintain accurate records including tracking and analysing opportunities, results, and outcomes.

Fundraising 

· Identify and manage a pipeline of high-value prospects and opportunities which have the potential to deliver five- and six-figure grants.

.         Oversee the Trusts Team in delivering to develop and deliver persuasive and timely funding applications.

· Develop relationships with staff members and other key stakeholders across the charity maximising every opportunity for cultivation and development.

· Plan and organise opportunities for funders to view Kids Cancers Charity’s work first-hand, ensuring all safeguarding procedures are followed and met.

Reporting

· Compile comprehensive and compelling progress reports to feed back to grant makers in a timely fashion and incentivise continued support.

· Alongside the General Manager prepare accurate budgets detailing spending of specific grants.

· Draw down on any multi-year grants as outlined in our annual budget.

· Provide briefing notes and income pipeline on donor activities and potential funding opportunities.

We’re looking for a Content Creator at Green Pastures, to join us as part of our Marketing team. If that’s you, you’ll be a creative storyteller, someone who is excited to work on crafting impactful content that can be used across social, email and direct mail platforms to share the impact of our work. You will have exceptional writing skills, alongside an insight into content marketing, and be great at connecting with all types of people.

Location: Remote, with some travel
Salary: £16,200 (£27,000 pro rata)
Hours: 3 days / 23 hrs per week
Holiday: 14 days, plus public holidays
Contract: Permanent
Start Date: Immediate

Green Pastures is a national Christian social enterprise, celebrating our 26 anniversary this year. Our heart has always been to help one more person have a future without homelessness, by giving them a safe and secure home, offering wraparound support, and sharing the good news of Jesus
with them. We’re looking for a competent, enthusiastic and creative Content Creator to help our mission continue to grow, by shaping how our Content Marketing strategy helps tell the story of Green Pastures, and the lives we have the privilege of changing.

Thank you for your interest in this vacancy! We’re building a passionate team that wholeheartedly believes every person deserves dignity and value. We believe homelessness has no place in our modern world, which is why we’re committed to making it a thing of the past.

With such a vital mission, we work hard to ensure that every member of our team can flourish: We don’t just want you to thrive at work—we want you to thrive in life. As you consider this role, we’re excited to see if Green Pastures aligns with your skills, experience, and calling.

This role gives you the opportunity to help Green Pastures grow to support more people who have
experienced homelessness to find a home, making sure that compelling content successfully
engages our audiences and grows our network of Investors and Partners.

Green Pastures is a Christian organisation and our values are expressed through how we work and conduct ourselves in every work setting. We’re looking for a Content Creator who is punctual,
considerate to others, and brilliant at liaising with Partners, agencies and others as required. You will be part of a team based in the UK and beyond, and will be expected to attend occasional in-person meetings, events and project visits throughout the year as well as occasional wider-team events. You will receive a comprehensive induction and clear guidance on the role, and ongoing support from your line manager and the team.

We’re looking for a Content Creator...
✔ With a great insight into social media trends and Content Marketing
✔ Who is organised, can work to a brief and a deadline, and is friendly/outgoing/tenacious enough to engage and draw-out stories/ideas from people
✔ Who is fun, passionate, and creative: to oversee daily content creation that joins the dots between the lives that we have the privilege of seeing changed through our work, and those investors, Partners and others who help enable it.
✔ Excited to work towards ending homelessness
✔ Enthusiastic to serve our local church Partners and Investors
✔ Keen to join a fun, passionate and hard-working team
✔ Flexible, positive and proactive about getting work done
✔ Able to organise workload and deliver to tight deadlines
✔ A self-motivated, creative content expert, who can own their own process
✔ Exceptional storytelling and writing skills
✔ Some graphic design experience would be desirable
✔ Knowledge of social and other marketing and content channels
✔ Brilliant at connecting with people and bringing out their best

Key tasks of the role...
✔ Capturing content, celebrating and sharing the work of Green Pastures housing the
homeless, that inspires and informs our audiences
✔ Content creation / copywriting across multiple platforms
✔ Contacting and interviewing Partners, residents and sometimes Investors & GP team, to gather
stories and updates
✔ Writing blogs and articles
✔ Project management of bigger campaigns
✔ Arranging and managing trips and visits for photography and filming, including coordinating with Partners, arranging travel/accommodation and ensuring consent forms are completed
✔ Working with rest of Marketing Team to ensure messaging and content is clear, effective and
delivering desired outcomes
✔ Helping represent Marketing/comms in the planning of Green Pastures’ annual conference
✔ Connecting with external organisations to create and collaborate with them

Fundraising & Development Officer (FTC)

Remote, UK

£18,000 per year (based on working 24 hours per week)

Part-time (3 days/24 hours per week)

1 year fixed term contract

Young Ladies Club aims to raise aspirations in disadvantaged young women to achieve their education and career potential by providing mentoring, confidence building activities and career workshops from positive role models. We envision a world where young women’s socio-economic background does not impact educational and career outcomes.

We now have an exciting opportunity for a proactive and highly organised Fundraising & Development Officer to join our team on a 1-year fixed term contract. As the Fundraising & Development Officer, you will have experience in fundraising and grant writing and will be responsible for working across the charity to identify new funding opportunities, preparing high-quality applications, and maintaining relationships with key funders.

As a Fundraising & Development Officer, your responsibilities will be:

· Research and identify potential trusts and foundations to approach for funding.

· Work with the Management team to identify projects and proposals.

· Write compelling funding applications and reports to secure financial support for the charity’s projects and initiatives.

· Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with key and corporate funders, keeping them informed of progress and the impact of their donations.

· Manage a portfolio of existing trusts and foundations, ensuring timely reporting and stewardship.

· Track and manage fundraising data, ensuring accurate records of all communications and activities and preparing regular fundraising reports.

Required Skills and Experience:

· Proven experience in fundraising, with a strong focus on trusts and foundations.

· Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to write persuasive proposals and reports.

· Strong research skills and the ability to identify new funding opportunities.

· Experience in managing donor relationships.

· Highly organised, able to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

· Self-motivated and comfortable working independently.

· Proficient in all Microsoft and Google software applications

Desired Skills and Experience:

· Knowledge of Beacon Customer Relations Management system

· Certificate in Fundraising either from the Chartered Institute of Fundraising or equivalent

· A good Marketing and/or Fundraising background

· A commitment to making a positive impact.

· Marketing experience

Harris Hill is delighted to partner exclusively with Consumers International, the only global membership body for consumer organisations, to recruit their new Director, Sustainability. Consumers International unites over 200 member organisations in more than 100 countries. As the independent voice for consumers worldwide, it works with Members and partners to advocate for safer, fairer, and more sustainable markets, from energy to digital goods, from food systems to circular economy solutions.

In this role, you will shape and expand the organisation’s agenda, focusing on key sustainability challenges in food systems, energy, and plastics, designing a bold and coherent approach to sustainable consumption and the circular economy. You will manage and grow an international team, build strategic partnerships, and secure resources to drive programmes that deliver measurable impact. As a senior face of the organisation, you will represent Consumers International in high-level global forums, mobilise communities and coalitions, and help strengthen its influence and growth. You will also work closely with the Director General to boost internal synergies across the organisation, ensuring alignment and shared impact. This is an entrepreneurial role, requiring creativity, foresight, and the confidence to seize opportunities that reinforce Consumers International’s position as a global leader in sustainability.

We are seeking a candidate with thorough knowledge of sustainable consumption and circular economy principles, and the ability to chart a path forward for transformative change. You will have a strong record of turning strategy into concrete results, influencing business practice, shaping policy, and engaging communities. Your background may come from retail, responsible business, sustainability, or related sectors. You will be confident in articulating your perspectives, pushing through challenging agendas, and inspiring teams and stakeholders alike. Above all, you will bring ambition, leadership, and the drive to deliver real impact for consumers worldwide.

If you are motivated by change, believe in the power of a global consumer movement, and are ready for a demanding but rewarding leadership role, we would love to hear from you.

To apply, please submit your up-to-date CV by 09:00 (UK time) on 29^th October 2025. If you are shortlisted, we will share the job pack, arrange a briefing on the role, and ask you to deliver a tailored cover letter. This is a rolling process, so early applications are encouraged.

Please note that only successful applicants will be contacted with further information.

As a leading charity recruitment specialist 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, or other protected characteristics.

Looking to develop your fundraising career and learn all aspects of the fundraising mix?  We are promoting our current Fundraising Officer, so need a new one!

The ME Association is dedicated to supporting people affected by ME/ CFS (Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome). We fund biomedical research, campaign for change and provide a wide range of support services to help those with ME/CFS.

As Fundraising Officer, you’ll play a vital role in securing funding to help people with ME/ CFS.  You can make a positive difference to thousands of people’s lives.

We are looking for someone who

• has experience of fundraising ideally in community or challenge event fundraising
• has excellent written and verbal skills – with experience of building strong relationships
• Is an open and friendly person who takes pride in being a positive change in the world
• has excellent project management and time management skills
• has experience of delivering against targets
• has a sound understanding of the principles of fundraising including ethical fundraising and GDPR compliance
• has used Raisers Edge or equivalent fundraising database
• has a high level of competence using Microsoft Office software and is able to quickly adapt to new technologies

You will be responsible for:

• Providing a high standard of stewardship for supporters, nurturing existing supporters, thanking donors, and supporting charity events, such as our supporter reception.
• Developing our charity fundraising appeals
• Developing and promoting the challenge events portfolio.
• Keeping the fundraising pages updated, helping to design and produce fundraising materials (flyers and fundraising packs). 
• You will be working closely with the Fundraising and Development Manager and will be required to support the wider Communications team where needed with additional fundraising activities.

This position is home-based with occasional travel for fundraising events.

Initially a 12 month contract, but with the possibility of becoming a permanent position for the right candidate.

A driving license isn’t essential.  Occasional evening and weekend work may be required for events.

The successful candidate will be IT literate, an excellent communicator, highly organised with a strong attention to detail.

A background in fundraising is required, although this could be from intern or voluntary work.  An understanding of ME/CFS is desirable.

A bit more about the role....

Stewardship

• Monitoring the fundraising inbox, acting as a first point of contact for a wide range of supporters and enquirers.
• Developing individual giving income through enhanced communications, great stewardship and supporting on fundraising appeals.
• Nurturing our regular givers and looking for ways to grow our regular-giving donor base.
• Completing thanking processes efficiently for donations.
• Developing and managing tools and resources to support fundraising events such as sending out t-shirts, posters, flyers, donation boxes and fundraising packs when requested.
• Liaising with the communications team to create promotional materials to advertise events through the website and social media channels to increase engagement.

Administration

• Keeping accurate records of all prospect and supporter interactions on our CRM system, Raisers Edge NXT.
• Optimising fundraising and donation opportunities at key charity events, researching and recording information.
• Supporting the Fundraising and Development Manager as and when needed.
• Working with colleagues across, communications and services teams to ensure a smooth flow of information to support fundraising promotion and engagement.

What happens next

If you are interested in applying, send your CV and a covering letter via Charity Job

Covering letters should be a maximum of one A4 side and give examples of:

• experience of fundraising
• building strong relationships
• project management skills
• delivering against targets
• using CRM databases

Interviews with successful applicants will be held online.

This post and final appointment are subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.

Good luck!

Jim Morrison

Fundraising and Development Manager

The ME Association