Regional marketing and communications manager jobs

If you’re someone who can turn compassion into action through inspiring, well-run events, this is the role for you!

As Community and Corporate Events Manager, you’ll take ownership of our events calendar, designing and delivering a range of engaging, purposeful, and high-impact events that support our mission and generate essential income.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and manage fundraising events, such as sponsored sleep-outs, our flagship annual ball and community events
• Develop new event ideas that inspire community engagement and increase income
• Oversee all logistics budgets, suppliers, venues, health & safety, volunteers
• Work closely with our frontline team to ensure lived experience and service member stories are at the heart of our events
• Lead on social media and marketing for the Charity
• Promote events through our digital channels, press, and local networks
• Build relationships with local businesses, sponsors, schools, churches, and individuals to grow participation and support
• Analyse and report on event performance, learning and adapting to grow our reach
• Stakeholder relationship building – local councillors, dignitaries, politicians and key influencers

Who We're Looking For

• Proven experience managing events, ideally in a fundraising, nonprofit, or community context
• Creative, strategic, and organised, you know how to juggle multiple projects and stay on top of details
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team
• Passionate about tackling homelessness, social inequality, and supporting people in crisis
• Willing to work occasional evenings/weekends as needed for events
• Full UK driving licence and access to a reliable vehicle insured for business use.
• Ability to travel across Calderdale and occasionally further afield for events, meetings, and partnership activities.

For 140 years, the Forces Employment Charity has proudly supported Service leavers, veterans, and their families in building successful civilian careers. We provide veterans with life-long, life-changing support, jobs, and training opportunities, regardless of circumstances, rank, length of service, or reason for leaving.

By working for FEC, you will become part of a vibrant team living the charity’s values: Expert, Supportive, Passionate, Open and Honest, Resilient, and Collaborative.

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Brief role description  

To establish and develop key employer relationships to source and promote suitable, quality vacancies and vocational opportunities for all Service Leavers (Sl), (including CTP Assist and Early Service Leavers), Veterans, Reservists and Spouses across the Forces Employment Charity (FEC).

The Key Account Manager (KAM) will take an Apprenticeship-to-Executive approach to employer engagement by initiating, developing, and managing relationships with employers and employer organisations across allocated Sectors to source a range of employment opportunities, including full & part-time appointments, work experience opportunities and portfolio work.

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Interested? Want to know more about the Charity?​​ check out our website

​Eager to know more about the role?​ Have a look at the Job Description attached 

​What’s in it for you?​ Check out our Benefits.

Have we convinced you to apply? ​If so, submit your CV and Covering Letter by ​Friday, 7 November 2025.

Got questions about the role? Get in touch with the People Team 

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Please note: Applications will be reviewed and interviews conducted throughout the duration of this advert; therefore, we may at any time bring the closing date forward. We encourage all interested applicants to apply as soon as possible. ​

If you are an internal applicant, please ensure you have made The People Team aware before applying. 

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff by fostering an inclusive, supportive environment where everyone, including those with disabilities, can thrive, develop, and achieve their full potential. We actively encourage applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds and ensure reasonable adjustments are made to support candidates with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. 

We actively recruit citizens of all backgrounds, but the nature of our work in specific departments means that residency and security requirements can be more tightly defined than others. You will be asked about this throughout the recruitment process.

Fundraising Manager

Hours: 37 hours a week

Salary: £44,100 per annum

Location: Hybrid/Flexible - we have buildings in Brighton, Haywards Heath, Burgess Hill, Horsham and Bognor Regis, giving flexibility to choose your main base with home working.

Closing Date: 12th November 2025, midday 

*We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications, so please apply as soon as possible. Unfortunately, we’re unable to offer sponsorship – you must have the Right to Work in the UK.

Are you and experienced fundraiser that can hold and deliver a strategy?

We’re looking for an experienced fundraiser who can work alone and confidently to shape and grow our fundraising income.

At Age UK West Sussex, Brighton & Hove (AUKWSBH), we’re proud of the difference we make but we know we can’t stand still. With an ageing population and increasing demand for our services, we’re looking for a highly experienced Fundraiser Manager to help us grow our voluntary income and deepen our impact even further.

This is a pivotal role, leading the development and delivery of a sustainable fundraising strategy that supports our mission to help people love later life.

You will initially work alone as we shape and grow the team going forward. You’ll be confident and assertive in working across the different fundraising income streams and with your knowledge and experience, guide us on what we need to do next.

The role involves developing local relationships, a strong understanding of West Sussex, Brighton and Hove and its communities is essential. You’ll spend time in our centres and communities, building connections and raising our profile locally, so applicants must be based in or very familiar with the area.

What You’ll Do

• Raise at least £500,000 in new money per annum, with a robust fundraising plan.
• Be an exceptional storyteller and writer, who can translate our impact into powerful cases for support across applications, campaigns and donor appeals.
• Shape the future of fundraising at AUKWSBH, advising on priorities and helping to grow the team. 

What You’ll Bring

• Knowledge and expertise in all areas of raising voluntary income, knowing where to spend time and energy for an organisation of our size and location.
• Confidence and compliance of fundraising best practice, fundraising governance and law.
• The ability to work independently, with the scope and ambition to grow the fundraising function and resources over time, including the possibility of line managing staff in future.

What We’ll Offer

• An opportunity to create lasting impact across a well-loved and ambitious organisation.
• A vibrant, values-driven culture where your voice and work matters.
• A flexible, supportive team with big plans and a collaborative mindset.
• Hybrid working, with the option to choose your main base from one of our centres (Brighton, Haywards Heath, Horsham, Burgess Hill or Bognor Regis), with the option of home working.

Benefits

We value our team and offer a brilliant benefits package, including:

• Flexible working options
• Ongoing professional development
• 28 days annual leave + bank holidays (pro rata for part-time roles)
• Blue Light Card eligibility
• BUPA Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• 4% auto-enrolment pension with life assurance
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Electric Vehicle Scheme

How to Apply

To apply, please read the full Job Description and get to know us at Welcome to Age UK West Sussex, Brighton and Hove. Then submit your tailored CV and a covering letter (no more than 3 pages) explaining how you meet the person specification. We embrace innovation (yes, AI too!), but most importantly, we want to hear your voice.

Alternatively you can download our application form Age UK West Sussex, Brighton & Hove (aukwsbh) current vacancies.

Please note applications without a cover letter will not be shortlisted.

As a Disability Confident employer, we offer a guaranteed interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role. If this applies to you, please indicate this clearly in your application.

We are unable to accept sponsorship applications and you will need the Right to Work in the UK.

The successful applicant will be subject to satisfactory references and DBS check.

Who We Are

At Age UK West Sussex, Brighton & Hove, we’re on a mission to change the way we age. As a local, independent charity and proud network partner of the national Age UK, we’re the go-to for expert guidance and support in later life. Whether it’s tackling issues like poverty, ageism and loneliness or helping people stay healthy, independent, informed and connected—we ensure that no one has to navigate later life alone.

Through our advice services, wellbeing programmes and vibrant community centres, we empower older people with the support, companionship and activities they need to live life to the fullest. Our VIP values—Valued, Included, Passionate—drive everything we do, creating welcoming spaces where everyone feels heard and respected.

If you want to make a real difference, come and join us.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

We’re proud to be building a diverse and inclusive team that reflects the communities we serve. We believe in removing barriers so that everyone, regardless of background, age, or ability, has the opportunity to thrive.

As part of our commitment to the Disability Confident programme, we actively support applications from disabled candidates and ensure fair, inclusive recruitment practices. We offer a guaranteed interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role. We also value the experience and contributions of older workers and are committed to age-friendly employment practices that support people at every stage of life.

We encourage individuals to let us know about any reasonable adjustments they may need, whether during the application process, interviews, or in the workplace, to ensure an inclusive and accessible experience for all applicants.

If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, or need support with your application, please let us know.

“We were fortunate enough to meet the Spoons volunteers at Oldham and North Manchester. My husband and I couldn’t be more grateful. They’re such a friendly, welcoming face. Having a baby in the NICU is such a stressful, frightening time. It’s not an experience you expect to go through.” [Lee, Shanice and Saskia’s Story].

Spoons is a charity dedicated to supporting families through neonatal care. Their sole aim is to facilitate a community where families who have experienced neonatal care, can come together and feel safe in sharing their experiences and supporting one another. Do you want to form part of the team that support families just like Saskia’s?

The charity was founded in 2015 by Kirsten Mitchell, after she sought support from other parents she met on the neonatal unit. Spoons evolved from the acronym: Supporting Families of Oldham Neonates and over the past 10 years they have continued to grow and now support thousands of families across Greater Manchester.

With an inspirational history, and exciting future ahead, we are delighted to be partnering with this wonderful charity to find them a Fundraising Manager, someone to lead on income generation at this pivotal time.

The Role

The Fundraising Manager will lead on the delivery of a sustainable and diverse fundraising strategy. The main responsibilities will include:

• Developing and delivering a fundraising strategy and annual income plan.
• Growing sustainable income across all fundraising streams, predominantly Community, Individual Giving, Corporate partnerships and Events.
• Building, nurturing and stewarding supporter relationships.
• Overseeing and executing fundraising marketing and communications strategies.

The Person

We are looking for a self-motivated, ambitious individual with a proven track record of delivering fundraising income and a knowledge of a variety of income streams. You should also have an understanding of fundraising regulations, GDPR, and a keenness to keep abreast of fundraising best practice.

Additionally, you should be excellent at building relationships with a variety of stakeholders. You must be organised, driven and resilient, and able to multitask effectively in this varied and interesting role. We are also looking for candidates who are creative with the ability to write compelling communications including social content, campaigns and proposals.

This role is a wonderful opportunity to build on previous success and shape the future of fundraising for Spoons to make a real difference to the families this charity supports.

Why Spoons?

Spoons are often described as “a guiding light” and “a lifeline,” and NHS colleagues say that without Spoons, parents’ experiences on neonatal units would be significantly harder.

Joining the small, but mighty, team at Spoons provides a unique opportunity to become part of something incredible, something that will continue to help families across Greater Manchester at a time they need it more than ever. Not only is the team at the Spoons passionate about the work it does, but also puts huge emphasis on creating a positive working culture that supports staff and makes them feel valued in their roles. With a caring, supportive and ever changing working environment you will also receive a generous holiday allowance, a flexible working culture with sensible work-life balance and access to a range of professional development opportunities.

Is ensuring every family in Greater Manchester affected by neonatal care has the compassionate support they need something you feel passionately about? If so, we would love to hear from you.

Please note that this role requires an enhanced DBS.

If this sounds like the type of role and charity that could suit the next phase of your career, then do get in touch. To register your interest please apply here, or for more information contact Charlie, Leanne or Jen at Charity Horizons.

Please note: If you would like to submit an application or express your interest in an alternative format such as audio or video upload, or require any adaptations for your initial engagement with us, please contact either Jen or Leanne who will be happy to advise on this.

Please also be aware that we use anonymous recruitment methods when submitting shortlists for all our roles and we only work with organisations that are happy to engage with us in this way.

Charity Horizons is an equal opportunities employer and as such actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from all suitable candidates irrespective of age, disability, hidden disability, race or national origin, religion or belief, gender, gender expression, political view, sexual orientation, medical condition and pregnancy.

Title: Senior Corporate Partnership Manager

Reporting To: Director of Income

Responsible For: Corporate Fundraising Manager 

Location: Hybrid, working from home and our office based in West London

Salary: £52,000 - £55,000 per annum

Hours of Work: 40 hours per week, inclusive of a daily 1 hour paid lunch break

Contract: Permanent

Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave per year, plus public holidays;
• Company electronic devices;
• Enhanced salary sacrifice pension scheme;
• Private health insurance after completion of probation;
• Eligibility for a Blue Light discount card

Closing Date: 14th November 2025

Job Summary 

The Senior Corporate Partnerships Manager, a newly established role within the Income Department, will be responsible for delivering our expanding portfolio of Corporate Partnerships while actively seeking out and securing new partnership opportunities.
MHI is at a pivotal point in its development, having experienced significant growth since launching in 2017. Over the past 18 months, a primary focus has been on cultivating strategic partnerships that not only support fundraising efforts but also align with broader organisational goals such as volunteering, volunteer recruitment, stewardship, and enhancing brand recognition.
Having secured three large longer term partnerships, we are now seeking a creative, passionate and knowledgeable Corporate Partnership specialist to lead on launching, relationship management, stewardship and growth and ensure all opportunities are maximised.
Working closely with the Director of Income, Head of Communications and Marketing and Senior Trust and Foundation Manager. You will work across income streams (major donors, trusts and foundations and commissioned partners) to spot opportunities for enhancing existing or developing new long-term, strategic corporate partnerships.  You will also undertake regular horizon scanning and trend analysis to identify opportunities to develop new and innovative partnerships. This will include optimising the expertise and contacts of the Board, volunteer-base and other senior stakeholders.  
We believe there is much more we can do, to work across income streams to develop multi-dimensional and long-term partnerships and the Senior Partnerships Manager will play a key role in delivering this. 
There will also be the opportunity to recruit a corporate partnership manager to manage and work alongside, to really ensure high quality stewardship, whilst working on new business potential and brand alignment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and nurture current high value corporate partnerships with a focus on maximising all opportunities, delivering first class stewardships and partnership retention. 
• Ensure cultivation events, stewardship activities and partner communications are effective and appropriate for both prospective and current supporter audiences.
• Maintain excellent stakeholder relationships and a robust stakeholder management framework.
• Work closely with public fundraising to ensure a suitable suite of products and events are in place to effectively deliver partnerships with a high level of employee fundraising.
• Develop creative packages for support, drawing opportunities together across our white labelling and other commercial offers, employee fundraising, branding, volunteering and pro bono, to attract support from new sectors and deepen existing relationships.
• Build relationships with existing and new corporate prospects, leading on relevant meetings and negotiations, and engaging them with MHI’s work.
• Develop compelling content for proposals and pitches, ensuring information is well presented, accurate, and effectively adapted for different audiences.
• Proactively network and influence external partners, stakeholders, and decision makers at sector events by acting as an ambassador for MHI, representing the organisation at high levels internally and externally
• Work with the Director of Income to support corporate income forecasting and contribute to the annual budget-planning cycle
• Work with MHI legal counsel and Director of IT and Security  to ensure that all fundraising activity complies with current charity and data protection legislation (UK GDPR) and the Fundraising Regulator’s Code of Practice.
• Maximise the benefits from the Salesforce CRM to achieve ‘best in class’ stewardship, across partner and supporter segments, ensuring seamless supporter journeys, and that every supporter of MHI receives timely and appropriate levels of information.
• Provide leadership and line management of the Partnerships Manager, overseeing their portfolio and supporting in their development

Person Specification

Essential

• 7+ years fundraising or relationship management experience
• Experience of managing six-figure, multifaceted partnerships in a charity setting
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate with varying audiences
• Experience in securing new business and/or forming partnerships with companies/brands, including bid-writing and applications
• Experience of managing, influencing and negotiating with senior stakeholders, including encouraging participation and involvement
• Managing, forecasting and monitoring budgets to deliver against income and expenditure targets.
• Experience of working with a wide range of stakeholders within a company, and ideally with experience of encouraging fundraising participation and involvement at all levels
• Adaptable and responsive to the needs of a small team

Desirable

• Line management experience
• Experience of using Salesforce or equivalent
• A track record of project management, including working closely with teams across locations/departments and bringing people with different skill sets together to achieve a shared objective

This role is subject to eligibility to work in the UK, plus satisfactory background and reference checks. We will be interviewing on a rolling basis and reserve the right to close the job advert early if we receive a high number of applicants.

We understand that AI is increasingly part of everyday life, and you might choose to use it when putting together your application. While AI can be a helpful tool, we ask that anything you submit reflects your own skills, experiences, and perspective. We value authenticity and integrity, and we want to see what you uniquely bring to our team and why our mission resonates with you personally. 

National Operations Manager — Face-to-Face Fundraising

Company: Zen Fundraising
Location: National (UK) – Hybrid, with regular travel
Salary: £55,000 base + On Target Earnings up to £90,000

About Zen Fundraising

At Zen Fundraising, we’re redefining what it means to inspire generosity. We’re a face-to-face fundraising agency with a difference — built on transparency, creativity and a belief that people perform their best when they feel purpose-driven and supported.

We partner with some of the UK’s most impactful charities to deliver high-quality ethical fundraising campaigns that put donor experience and fundraiser wellbeing at the centre.

As we expand nationally, we’re seeking a National Operations Manager who can help shape the next chapter of our growth.

The Role

As National Operations Manager, you’ll be responsible for leading and scaling our direct face-to-face fundraising operations across multiple UK regions.

This is a senior leadership role within a fast-growing, start-up style environment — ideal for someone who thrives on autonomy, innovation and results.

You’ll take ownership of:

• Day-to-day performance delivery
• Regional leadership development
• Campaign planning and operational excellence

You’ll also play a pivotal role in strategy — working closely with the directors to ensure Zen Fundraising achieves ambitious growth and quality targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Performance Leadership: Drive performance across multiple regional teams to ensure campaign KPIs, quality standards and client expectations are exceeded.
• Regional Development: Build, coach and mentor Regional Managers and Team Leaders to create a culture of accountability, motivation and continuous improvement.
• Operational Strategy: Work with senior leadership to design and implement scalable operational processes, performance frameworks and best practices for new and existing campaigns.
• Start-Up Growth: Take a hands-on role in launching new regions, recruiting key staff, setting up logistics and embedding Zen’s culture and systems.
• Client & Stakeholder Management: Partner with charity clients to align campaign delivery with fundraising goals, providing transparent reporting and performance insights.
• Data-Driven Decision Making: Analyse performance data to identify trends, opportunities and areas for improvement across teams and regions.
• Culture & Values: Uphold Zen’s commitment to ethical fundraising, positive team culture and exceptional donor experience.

About You

You’re a self-starter with the confidence and capability to take ownership of national operations in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

You’re entrepreneurial, resourceful and comfortable wearing many hats as we scale.

You’ll bring:

• Proven experience in face-to-face fundraising operations, ideally in a national or senior regional management role.
• Demonstrable success in building, leading and scaling teams across multiple regions.
• A track record of driving performance, meeting ambitious KPIs and delivering operational excellence.
• Start-up or growth-stage experience — you thrive in environments where you can build structure, systems and culture from the ground up.
• Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to inspire and influence.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and act decisively.
• A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel regularly across the UK.

What We Offer

• £55,000 base salary
• On-target earnings up to £90,000 (performance-based bonuses)
• Flexible hybrid working
• Opportunity to shape the national operations of a fast-growing agency
• Ongoing professional development and leadership coaching
• A values-driven culture that prioritises wellbeing, growth and purpose

How to Apply

If you’re ready to lead, build and make an impact — we’d love to hear from you.

Head of Fundraising
Alton, Hampshire
(flexible/hybrid working pattern with a minimum of 2 days pw in the office)
37.5 hours per week
Permanent
C£50,000 - £60,000 per annum depending on experience

About the role

Having established a strong fundraising capability and team with significant income growth over the last 4 years, Kidney Care UK is now looking for an exceptional Head of Fundraising to take the Charity to the next level.

You will work closely with the Director of Fundraising, Marketing & Communications to develop and implement a new 5-year fundraising strategy for the charity, with direct responsibility for managing Trusts and Foundations, Individual Giving, Legacy, In Memory, Community, Trade, and Challenge Event income streams.

You will be responsible for building a strong, motivated Fundraising team at the heart of the Charity, leading and inspiring a team of 13 fundraisers.

You will lead on developing and delivering the operational strategies, activities and key programmes of work, set budgets, develop supporter recruitment plans and deliver stewardship that offers a best in class supporter experience. You will inspire supporters to raise more to help more people with chronic kidney disease.

You will report directly to the Director of Fundraising, Marketing & Communications and be expected to manage Fundraising Managers and oversee the wider team.

Over time, you will also have the opportunity to personally develop your own 6-figure income streams and support the Director of Fundraising, Marketing & Communications across his network of 6 and 7-figure prospects and funders.

About you

This is an exciting and challenging role, and an opportunity to take fundraising to the next level in an ambitious and passionate national charity. As such we are looking for an exceptional fundraiser and leader who is comfortable and experienced with change management and leading by example in growing organisations.

With proven leadership skills, you will be enthusiastic, resilient, driven, results-focused, supportive and creative.
You will thrive under pressure and be able to lead and inspire our committed and passionate fundraising team through a period of exceptional growth.

You will be a fantastic fundraiser in your own right and be able to multitask across a range of different activities and income streams.

Most importantly, you will be a great manager of people who leads by example and can demonstrate the ability to build high performing teams.

What we offer

Working at Kidney Care UK is incredibly rewarding and you will see the life-changing impact that the charity has on kidney patients and their families.
• Flexi-time – we are flexible about start and finish times, and flexible about your location, but we expect you to be in the office 2 days per week.
• Annual and Christmas leave – we offer 25 days annual leave for full time employees plus bank holidays. We also close for three days between Christmas and New Year, and you don’t need to take this from your annual leave allowance.
• Pension – you’ll be eligible for and auto-enrolled into a pension scheme.
• Health cashback plan – ability to claim back a wide variety of routine medical treatments.
• Employee Assistance Programme – access to a wide variety of support including counselling, health resources and advice.
• Cycle2Work scheme
• Learning and development – you’ll be able to access the full benefits of our membership of Fundraising Everywhere and Charity Comms.

Are you an experienced fundraiser looking for a job that is varied, dynamic and helps create meaningful change in the current climate crisis? If so, this role might be for you!

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Fundraising Officer to help unlock the financial support needed to decarbonise churches, schools, and clergy housing across six dioceses: Worcester, Hereford, Gloucester, Birmingham, Coventry, and Lichfield. The six dioceses are working in partnership in our mission to embrace the drive towards becoming Net Zero Carbon.

In this exciting role, you will play a vital role in enabling the church to reduce emissions from buildings and transport, supporting our commitment to environmental stewardship. You will collaborate with teams in all six dioceses and take the lead on:

· Securing funding to deliver net zero carbon projects and initiatives

· Building stakeholder relationships, researching and marketing funding opportunities

· Supporting and communicating with our parishes, walking alongside them on their NZC journey

If you are a person that has proven fundraising abilities, ideally in the charity sector, then we would like to talk to you! This role will suit a person who has a passion for sustainability and the ability to inspire others to support your cause. Strategic thinking and relationship building skills will be important as well as the ability to engage in complex stakeholder environments. We are looking for a person who is empathetic and committed to the role of church buildings as local centers of Christian worship and mission; you will have sympathy with the aims and values of the Church of England.

Contract Type: Fixed Term until 31/12/2027

Hours: Part Time, 21 hours per week

Salary: £29,290.00 to £36,612.00, (pro-rata £17,574.00 to £21,967.20.00), dependent on your skills, knowledge and experience

Location: Cardiff - with regular travel to the South West. This is a hybrid role with 40-60% of the week spent in the Cardiff office.

Interviews: 25/11 over MS Teams

Join The King’s Trust during our 50th Anniversary year and play a vital role in changing young lives. As Philanthropy Manager for Wales and the South West, you’ll build powerful relationships with philanthropists and partners who want to make a lasting impact.

You’ll lead philanthropy fundraising across the region, maximising our place-based strategy in Wales and Bristol, focusing on £25k+ gifts, and developing inspiring proposals that bring our work to life. Working closely with local and national teams, you’ll turn ambition into action by helping thousands of young people gain the skills and confidence to find work.

If you’re a relationship-builder with flair for storytelling, a strategic mindset, and a passion for social impact, this is your chance to shape our next 50 years of opportunity for young people.

What happens next?  

Please submit a CV, and Cover Letter that includes your experience, transferable skills and motivation to work for The King's Trust! The Team will be in touch about the next steps shortly after the closing date. 

Why do we need Philanthropy Managers? 

Last year, we helped more than 40,000 Young People, with three in four young people on our programmes moving into a positive outcome in work, education or training. The young people we help face a range of challenges, such as unemployment, mental health issues or some who have been in trouble with the law. We believe all young people should have the chance to succeed, and that young people are the key to a positive and prosperous future for all of us. We want to continue having a positive impact on young people’s lives, and we couldn’t do this without the important work of Philanthropy Managers! 

Perks for working at The Trust! 

• Great holiday package! 30 days annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays. Office closure on the days between Christmas and New Year 
• Flexible working! Where operationally possible, our roles require a combination of office days and working from home (please speak to the hiring manager about this particular role)
• You can volunteer for and/or attend events – The King's Trust Awards, Pride, active events etc. 
• In-house learning platform! Develop your skills for your career and your role 
• Benefits platform! Everything from health and financial well-being support to discounts on your favourite restaurants, shops and cinemas. 
• Personal development opportunities through our Networks – KT CAN (Cultural Awareness Network), KT GEN (Gender Equality Network), KT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network), and PULSE (LGBTQIA+ Network). 
• Fantastic Family leave! Receive 13 weeks of full pay and 13 weeks of half pay for maternity and adoption leave. Receive 8 weeks of full pay for paternity leave. 
• Interest-free season ticket loans 
• The Trust will contribute 5% of your salary to the Trust Pension Scheme 
• Generous life assurance cover (4 x annual salary) 

Head of Fundraising

National Role

Salary: £75,000 - £80,000

Are you a strategic fundraising leader passionate about transforming young people’s lives through STEM education? Are you driven by building meaningful partnerships and securing sustainable, multi-year income? If so, this is your opportunity to play a pivotal leadership role in a highly purpose-driven organisation with a mission focusing on improving teaching, enriching learning, and growing the STEM talent pool, to open up a world of opportunities.

About Us

At STEM Learning, we believe every young person deserves access to high-quality STEM education and career support, regardless of their background. We aim to empower students with the skills and knowledge to thrive. We do this through:

Professional Development: Subject-specific training for teachers and educators in science and computing.

Resources: Quality-assured materials that enhance teaching and learning.

Destination STEM: Inspiring, hands-on student-facing experiences including to support skills and career education.

STEM Ambassadors: A nationwide network of 30,000 volunteers from over 5000 employers bringing STEM to life for young people.

The Role

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, and as a member of the Senior Management Team, you will lead our fundraising strategy and team to secure significant, multi-year income from corporates, trusts and foundations, and major donors. You’ll be responsible for expanding our funding base, deepening key relationships, and ensuring STEM Learning has the partnerships and resources to achieve its ambitious mission.

Key priorities include:

• Driving new funder engagement and positioning STEM Learning as a trusted, high-impact partner delivering measurable social value.
• Building and maintaining a strong, diverse, pipeline of six plus figure partnerships.
• Securing sustainable, multi-year income across a balanced portfolio of corporate, trusts, and major donor relationships.
• Leading, motivating, and developing the fundraising team.
• Collaborating across the organisation to align funding proposals with STEM Learning’s strategic priorities and ensure exceptional programme delivery and stewardship.
• Contributing to organisational strategy improvements as a member of the Senior Management Team.

Our Ideal Candidate

Candidates will demonstrate our values: Sustainable – Innovative – Proactive

We’re looking for an entrepreneurial, relationship-driven leader who will take ownership for identifying opportunities for new funds and contribute to the overall fundraising strategy of STEM Learning. You’ll have:

• A strong track record of securing significant income from corporates, trusts, and high-net-worth individuals.
• The confidence and gravitas to engage senior stakeholders, trustees, and C-suite decision-makers and must be comfortable ‘making the ask’. You will be required to develop external relationships with institutional investors and High Net Worth individuals, and you may already have an existing range of investor contacts.
• Exceptional communication and influencing skills, with a collaborative, values-driven approach. You will be able to demonstrate your knowledge of the organisation and its strategic priorities to achieve our goals.
• Experience leading and empowering teams to achieve shared goals and maintain momentum.
• Creativity, resilience, adaptability and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• A passion for/understanding of the power of STEM education and enrichment is desirable.

Our Benefits

• 30 days holidays plus bank holidays
• Access to an attractive pension scheme
• Our full-time hours are 37 hours per week
• Up to 3 paid volunteering leave days per year
• A comprehensive employee assistance programme
• Access to a voluntary staff benefits scheme including cycle to work loan scheme; health cash back plans; free eye tests; discounted vouchers and much more

Next Steps

The closing date for applications is Friday 21 November 2025 at 14:00.

To Apply

Please provide us with:

• Your up-to-date CV including the contact details of two referees (please note, references will not be approached without your permission and will not be taken up until the offer stage)
• A covering letter (no more than the equivalent of 2 sides of A4) explaining your interest in the role and why you think you would be the ideal candidate.

STEM Learning strives to be diverse and inclusive – a place where we can ALL be ourselves. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and communities, and are committed to employing teams with diverse abilities, skills, and experiences.

We foster a culture where every employee’s voice is respected and valued.

The Role

The role of the Events team within Alpha International is to oversee the organising of Leadership Conference (LC) in-person, any events around Leadership Conference (including Donor events, Wednesday CEF event, Alpha Staff day, regional satellite events) and London-based Alpha events across the year (such as Alpha Collective and Experience Alpha).
This role is responsible for managing health and safety across the HTB sites, catering (crew, bloom café, Brompton road food vans and green rooms), internal deliveries and LC app, along with other LC related tasks.

The Key Responsibilities

Logistical arrangements:

o Development and execution of the events Day Plan. This is a minute-by-minute detailed plan that holds all the information of what will take place at the event

o Gathering technical and logistical requirements from speakers, stream leaders and internal departments; then negotiating this with the IT, Production, Vergers and Volunteers Teams or with an external venue or AV suppliers

o Determining catering requirements and caterer management

o Hiring of any additional venues as required and HTB site logistics

o Attending site visits (for external venues that might be used)

o Hiring of any additional equipment required for the event

o Liaising with the Production, IT, Verger, Worship team and all other internal departments

o Ensuring any legal and insurance tasks are thought about and in place for the event taking place

o Creating floor plans for the vergers to use

o Liaising on interpretation needs are met including BSL

o Liaising regarding speakers and associated tasks including contracts, gifts and accommodation

o Liaising and implementing programme decisions

o Developing and implementing new floor plans and layouts at events 

o Ensuring event Health and Safety has been implemented 

o Delivery plans 

o Any other event related task

Marketing and communications: 

o Working closely with the marketing team on the marketing plan and budget

o Steer and monitor social media campaigns, alongside internal creative services teams

o Ensuring all GDPR protocols are followed – keeping the login access tracker up to date

o Overseeing LC app contract and content

o Delegate collateral e.g. packing tote bags

Staffing:

o Volunteer recruitment working closely with the Alpha leadership on this

o Communication with HTB staff as to their specific roles and responsibilities & conducting staff briefings

o Building working relationships with volunteers and team when onsite

Registration and Ticketing:

o Oversight of the busy Leadership Conference inbox for guest queries

o Creating booking system for taking in person events registrations using an online event platform

o Ensuring the Alpha leadership gets regular booking reports

o Oversight of IT equipment owned by team

o Granting access to systems

Safeguarding 

o Linking in with the Safeguarding Lead if any safeguarding issues come up in the inboxes or at the event

Debrief

o Debrief to be done for different areas involved in 

Leadership Conference Week Responsibilities

o Taking a lead role on several key packages assigned to this role

o Create and maintain comprehensive event documentation

o Writing papers on the different areas for senior management to review as and when is required

o Stay within the budget allocated and make adjustments to event constraints based on financial situation. Looking for ways to save money on all areas you look after

o Developing and implementing new and improved processes 

o Holding the Alpha standard on communication in everything we do or send before, during or after the event

o Attend senior leadership meetings to provide updates as an when is required on your different areas

o Managing admin across the event, dealing with sign off,  budgets and compiling post event reporting – to take learnings for next years event

o Looking at ways to improve LC year on year by researching competitor events and market knowledge

o Any other event related tasks to support Head of Events

Helping on the day at CEF events across the year (such as Alpha Collective, Experience Alpha, Rising Generation).

The Right Candidate

• Committed to the vision of HTB and Alpha

• Large event management experience 

• Hard worker that can handle high pressure and workload in the lead up to a large event

• Able to juggle large and varied work load 

• Tactful and diplomatic

• Flexibility in working hours in the lead up to the event due to trainings, event set up, event days and pack down

• Providing leadership to the people who report to you, including motivating team members to achieve their goals and responsibilities within the event. Providing guidance, mentorship, and support to other team members, creating a positive and productive work environment

• Excellent attention to detail and strategic thinker

• Strong operational and administrative background

• Self-starter, able to work on own initiative and with minimal supervision, with a sense of urgency and enthusiasm

• Strong project management experience

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, decision-making and resource management capabilities

Marie Curie is the UK’s leading end-of-life charity. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK, the only provider across all 4 nations, delivering community nursing and hospice care across the country, while providing information and support on all aspects of dying, death, and bereavement. Our leading research pushes the boundaries of what we know about good end-of-life, and our campaigns fight for a world where everyone gets to have the best possible quality of life while living with an illness, they’re likely to die from. 

At the heart of Marie Curie’s Marketing & Communications department, our PR & Media team works to amplify the charity’s voice across national and regional media platforms. We’re a supportive and ambitious team, collaborating with colleagues across Fundraising, Research, Caring Services and Policy, as well as with our network of media professionals and agencies.   

As PR and Media Officer, you will play a crucial role in raising the profile of Marie Curie through compelling storytelling, high-impact media campaigns, and strategic press engagement. Reporting to the National PR and Media Lead for Research and Policy and working closely with the wider team, your work will directly contribute to influencing public understanding of end of life care, and positioning Marie Curie as the UKs leading end of life charity.   

Your creativity, media know-how, and relationship-building skills will help us deliver standout coverage and meaningful public engagement that drives the charity’s long-term goals.

Main responsibilities:  

• Support the development and delivery of national PR campaigns that promote organisational objectives.  

• Help manage the charity’s national press office/newsroom, proactively and reactively responding to media opportunities.  

• Draft and distribute press releases, statements, briefings, and Q&As to position Marie Curie as a leading voice in end of life care.  

• Build and nurture relationships with journalists across print, online and broadcast media.  

• Work closely with internal teams to source stories and case studies that drive media impact and support strategic KPIs.  

• Identify and prepare media spokespeople and storytellers, ensuring authentic and powerful representation of lived experiences.  

• Monitor emerging issues and support on reputational risk and crisis communications.  

• Take part in the on-call rota, including occasional out-of-hours, weekend and bank holiday working.  

• Track and evaluate media coverage against agreed performance metrics.  

Key Criteria:  

• Previous experience in public relations (in-house or agency), particularly in a press office/newsroom setting or as a journalist. 

• A confident communicator and skilled writer, with strong attention to detail and sensitivity when handling personal stories.  

• Strong knowledge of the UK media landscape and current affairs, with a proven ability to secure impactful coverage.  

• Demonstrated ability to work efficiently, manage multiple priorities, and meet tight deadlines.  

• A nose for a good story and the initiative to pursue media opportunities as they arise.  

• Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.  

• A proactive self-starter, comfortable working independently and as part of a collaborative team.  

• Ability to work unsocial hours as part of the PR team out of hours rota. 

Please see the full job description . 

Application & Interview Process  

• As part of your online application, you will be asked for a CV and supplementary details. Please review both the advert and job description and outline your most relevant skills, experience and knowledge for the role.  

• Close date for applications: Nov 9, 2025  

Salary:  £28,000 per annum (+ £3,500 London Weighting Allowance if applicable + out-of-hours allowance) 

Contract: Fixed-term (6 months), full-time (35 hours per week)  

Based: Hybrid working. Home-based with 2 days per week in the Embassy Gardens office in London.  

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]

The Head of Fundraising will lead all fundraising activities, overseeing the full spectrum of income generation to support our mission of empowering young people through football and education. This is an extremely exciting opportunity for the successful candidate to lead on fundraising for an organisation which has barely scratched the surface of the fundraising landscape. There is autonomy over the direction of travel with a lot of support from the CEO on ideas and future programmes.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

· Strategic Fundraising Leadership

o Develop and execute a comprehensive fundraising strategy to grow income across all streams, aligning with the Foundation’s goals.

o Set long-term targets for income growth, monitoring progress and adapting strategies to capitalise on emerging opportunities.

o Act as a key ambassador, representing the Foundation at senior-level meetings with funders and corporate leaders to secure support.

· Trusts, Foundations, and Statutory Funding

o Lead on securing multi-year grants from major trusts, foundations, and statutory bodies, producing compelling applications and stewardship reports.

o Manage a portfolio of high-value trust relationships, cultivating new leads and ensuring personalised engagement to maximise funding.

o Oversee statutory funding bids, including government departments and local authorities, to support programme.

· Philanthropy, Major Donors, and Individual Giving

o Build and steward a portfolio of major donors and philanthropists, networking to identify prospects and delivering tailored proposals to secure gifts.

o Develop individual giving campaigns, including digital appeals and supporter journeys, to grow recurring donations and engage a broader donor base.

o Foster long-term relationships through personalised stewardship, ensuring high levels of donor satisfaction and retention.

· Corporate Partnerships and Brand Collaborations

o Secure corporate partnerships for sponsorships, employee volunteering, and content production, leveraging the Foundation’s football focus to attract partners.

o Collaborate with the marketing team to align corporate engagement with brand visibility and impact storytelling.

o Negotiate and manage partnerships that provide financial support, in-kind contributions, or co-branded initiatives to enhance programme delivery.

· Events and Community Fundraising

o Plan and oversee fundraising events, such as corporate football tournaments, charity matches, and supporter evenings, to raise funds and build engagement.

o Manage event logistics, budgets, and partnerships to ensure successful delivery and measurable ROI.

· Digital Fundraising and Innovation

o Support digital fundraising strategies, including online campaigns, social media appeals, and email marketing to grow donor acquisition and retention.

o Champion the use of AI and new technologies to optimise fundraising processes, such as personalised donor communications and data analysis.

o Ensure robust data management in CRM systems to track donor interactions, compliance with GDPR, and fundraising performance.

· Team Management and Cross-Team Collaboration

o Work with programme delivery, marketing, and operations teams to create compelling propositions and gather impact data for fundraising materials.

o Ensure all fundraising complies with legal, ethical, and governance standards, mitigating risks and upholding transparency.

· Safeguarding

o Ensure all fundraising activities, events, and donor engagements comply with the Foundation’s safeguarding policies, including DBS checks and risk assessments.

Person Specification

· Essential Skills and Experience:

o Proven track record of securing significant funding across multiple streams, such as trusts, statutory bodies, philanthropy, corporates, and events.

o Experience leading a fundraising team, with strong people management and mentoring skills.

o Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce compelling proposals, reports, and pitches tailored to diverse audiences.

o Strategic thinker with demonstrated success in developing and implementing fundraising strategies to achieve income growth.

o Strong networking and relationship-building abilities.

o Knowledge of fundraising regulations, governance, and compliance, including GDPR and ethical standards.

o Proficiency in CRM systems, data analysis, and digital fundraising tools.

o Passion for the Kinetic Foundation’s mission, with an understanding of challenges faced by disadvantaged young people in London.

o Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people.

· Desirable Skills and Experience:

o Experience in sport-for-good or youth-focused charities, particularly with football-based programmes.

o Knowledge of AI and digital innovations in fundraising.

o Track record of managing high-profile events or brand partnerships.

o Familiarity with London’s philanthropic and corporate landscape.

· Personal Attributes:

o Ambitious and proactive, with a growth mindset and commitment to continuous learning.

o Collaborative and supportive, able to inspire teams and build positive relationships.

o Resilient and calm under pressure, with strong organisational skills to manage multiple priorities.

o Ethical and transparent, with a focus on delivering measurable impact.

Job overview

The role will focus  on growing the value of funding from large trusts and foundations globally, as well as from corporate foundations and institutional funders via consortium partnerships with larger conservation actors.

The role will oversee grant and contract management with existing organisational and institutional partnerships, as well as grow this portfolio through developing a robust pipeline of new opportunities, finding creative ways to secure visibility and first meetings, developing relationships, compelling funding applications and ensuring strong contract management oversight.

The role will lead a team of two, work collaboratively with fundraising colleagues based in the US and UK to secure visibility with and develop strong long-term partnerships with new Trusts and Foundations; and work closely with colleagues in Kenya to ensure strong project delivery and grant management. Responsibilities include:

• Lead the implementation of the Trusts & Foundations (T&Fs) programme with a particular focus on growing the portfolio of large T&Fs in the USA, UK and European markets;
• Work with fundraising colleagues across priority markets and with communications colleagues, using innovative and proactive approaches to business development and relationship building to unlock visibility opportunities and develop relationships with new prospects; in order to develop and maintain a strong pipeline of high-value funding opportunities.  
• Continue to oversee the current ‘programme funding’ portfolio which includes existing institutional funding partnerships and corporate foundation relationships in Kenya, ensuring that ongoing and new opportunities where they exist are capitalised on.
• Collaborate closely with and provide technical expertise to Ol Pejeta’s Project Implementation function in Kenya to develop and embed ‘programme funding’ systems, policies, processes, to ensure that the organisation works to the highest standards in grant management;
• Oversee collaboration and co-working with Ol Pejeta’s Programme teams and other colleagues to ensure high quality  project design content is translated into  technical proposals and budgets for donors;
• Work closely with Kenya’s implementation function to support strong project delivery and contract management. 
• As a Head of, actively contribute to team and department objectives through decision making and action on planning, budgeting, monitoring and reporting.

Key Activities

• Support the Chief Fundraising Officer with overall strategy development, implementation and adaptation;
• Work closely with the Chief Fundraising Officer to ensure operational and budget planning, management and reporting of resources;
• Oversee the T&F team’s operational planning processes, annual reporting and core performance monitoring;
• Strategic coordination of multiple stakeholders in proposal development processes (programme experts, internal stakeholders, partners and donors);
• Build strong relationships across all departments of the organisation and with existing and new partners;
• Support the recruitment process/selection/appointment of fundraising staff across the department.

Strategic leadership delivery and management of Trusts and Foundations priority in the global fundraising strategy.

• Develop and implement tactics for T&Fs that support Ol Pejeta to meet its overall strategic objectives;  
• Ensure that the relevant parts of the Fundraising strategy, planning and practice is adaptive to both internal and external changes and that the team adopts innovative approaches to its work;
• Effectively integrate T&F team objectives and outcomes into wider Ol Pejeta income targets and programme priorities.

Business development and management

• Proactively cultivate relationships with key prospects, donors and partners (with particular focus on US, UK and European markets);
• Network both internally and externally to ensure relevant stakeholder participation and intelligence gathering in various fora;
• Lead and coordinate proposal development, including budgeting, with programme teams and finance;
• Collaborate with Ol Pejeta’s communications and marketing department to ensure communication activities appeal to donor interests, promote our partnerships and help to position Ol Pejeta as a partner of choice;
• Research and share trends and intelligence on T&Fs, and develop relationships that strategically position the organisation to mobilise resources from new and existing donors.

Support effective grant & risk management and compliance

• Support the development and implementation of improved business policies to facilitate improved management of and accountability for T&F funding and other larger institutional partnerships;
• Provide quality assurance and technical backstopping on reporting and general compliance, in line with organisational and donor requirements;
• Guide the negotiation of strategic grants/contracts to ensure the organisation signs up to appropriate contractual requirements;
• Advise on the interpretation and application of donor rules, regulations, processes and procedures;
• Provide guidance and capacity building on grant cycle management to colleagues across the organisation.

People Management, Financial Management and Departmental contributions

• Provide inductions to staff across the organisation on T&Fs and institutional funding opportunity;
• Build, motivate and effectively collaborate with teams remotely;
• Conduct probationary reviews and annual performance management reviews for direct line management staff;
• Support the Chief Fundraising Officer to have oversight of the team budget lines;
• Work collaboratively with colleagues in the global fundraising team based in different geographical locations
• Contribute to overall departmental processes and initiatives;
• Act within the parameters set by the organisation on financial policies and procedures.

Capacity Building and Knowledge Management

• Ensure effective cross-functional collaboration to strengthen fundraising and grant management skills across the organisation;
• Oversee the development and maintenance of information systems and tools for sharing donor policies and guidelines, funding opportunities and best practice across the organisation;
• Keep pace with international developments and engage with other INGOs to keep abreast of opportunities and global trends in T&F fundraising.

Education, Language & Qualifications

• Bachelors or equivalent in a relevant field preferably Fundraising / International Development;
• Excellent verbal and written communication with fluency in English;
• Language skills in Swahili and German advantageous.

Essential Knowledge, skills and Experience

• Relevant experience working in an international NGO or philanthropy environment with diverse workforce;
• Experience in Trusts & Foundation fundraising across international markets;
• Demonstrated experience cultivating and managing relationships with trusts and foundation donors (or others) to secure six figure grants;
• Substantial experience cultivating and managing donor and stakeholder relationships;
• Exceptional interpersonal, influencing and negotiation skills with demonstrable proactivity in business development;
• Strong technical proposal writing and budget skills;
• Strong ability to manage staff and influence team members remotely;
• Ability to manage and facilitate complex projects and processes;
• Experience working on the African continent with a deep knowledge of conservation and community development;
• Willingness to travel internationally as required;
• Willingness to be on call for donor enquiries out of hours.

Desirable Knowledge, skills and Experience

• Tendering and project management experience;
• Knowledge of conservation finance including the biodiversity credit market;
• Personal network of contacts and relationships in T&Fs;
• Experience in developing complex institutional funding bids;
• Understanding of developments in alternative finance for conservation;