Regional marketing and communications manager jobs

ReachOut is a national youth development charity and a strategic partner for schools. Through collective mentoring and engaging activities, we build socio-emotional skills that transform outcomes for young people constrained by circumstance.

Our Youth Development Leads are the heart of our programme delivery and facilitate high quality & impactful sessions for our young people. Reporting to the Programmes & Impact Manager, you’ll work with autonomy to manage your school partners, develop your team of volunteer mentors and collaborate across our ambitious delivery team with a focus on evidence based continuous improvement.

We are recruiting for two Youth Development Lead positions across Manchester and London

Contract: Permanent with a probationary period of 6 months

Salary: £25,000 – £27,500 pro rata

Location, Hours and Annual Leave: 

London

• We’re recruiting for one full time position in London
• Hybrid working with in-school project delivery around region on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays
• 37.5 hours a week with a mixed working pattern. School term time approximately 3 days 9:00-17:30 and 2 days 11:00-19:30, and School holidays 9:00-17:30
• 29 days per year annual leave – maximum of 5 days to be taken in school term time

Manchester

• We’re recruiting for one part time (0.8 FTE) position in Manchester
• Hybrid working with in-school project delivery around region on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays
• 30 hours a week Tuesday – Friday with a mixed working pattern. School term time approximately 2 days 9:00-17:30 and 2 days 11:00-19:30, and School holidays 9:00-17:30
• 23 days per year annual leave – maximum of 4 days to be taken in school term time

Application deadline:

• Manchester Applicants: 9am Monday 1st December 
• London Applicants: 9am Friday 5th December

For the full job description, person specification and background information, please download our information pack.

Lead. Inspire. Transform Futures Across Scotland

Are you a visionary leader who thrives on building influence, driving growth, and shaping strategy?
Do you believe every young person deserves the skills, confidence, and opportunities to build a brighter future?

If so, this is your chance to play a defining role in one of the UK’s most established youth charities — as Director for Scotland at Young Enterprise.

Who We Are

We’re Young Enterprise (YE) — a national charity with a bold mission: to give every young person the opportunity to learn, to work, and to thrive.

For more than 60 years, we’ve equipped over 7 million young people with the skills, confidence, and entrepreneurial mindset they need for life and work. Whether it’s running a student company, learning financial literacy, or discovering their potential, we’re here to help young people turn possibilities into reality.

Now, as we integrate Young Enterprise Scotland into our national organisation, we’re entering an exciting new era — one focused on growth, innovation, and deeper impact across Scotland.

Why Join Us?

At YE, we believe great work happens when people feel inspired, trusted, and supported. As part of our senior leadership team, you’ll enjoy:

• A values-driven culture where collaboration and creativity thrive
• The chance to shape national strategy and lead a new chapter for YE in Scotland
• Hybrid working with flexibility to suit your lifestyle
• Generous benefits including 7% pension, life assurance, and wellbeing support
• Opportunities to engage with leaders across business, education, and government
• The satisfaction of knowing your work helps thousands of young people build their futures
• Being part of the global Junior Achievement Network, with peers in 140 countries worldwide

About the role

This is a rare opportunity to make your mark at a pivotal moment in our story.

As Director for Scotland, you’ll lead Young Enterprise’s work north of the border — setting direction, shaping partnerships, and driving growth during a transformative period.

You’ll:

• Provide strategic leadership, aligning Scotland’s priorities with YE’s UK-wide mission
• Secure sustainable funding to enable long-term growth and innovation
• Strengthen YE’s presence and credibility in Scotland’s enterprise, education, and employability sectors
• Build powerful partnerships across government, business, and education
• Lead and support a talented Scottish team, nurturing collaboration and excellence
• Represent YE as a senior ambassador, championing young people’s potential across the nation

This role is both strategic and hands-on. You’ll be at the heart of national conversations on youth opportunity while ensuring our programmes deliver measurable impact for young people in every community we serve.

You’ll Love This Job If You Are…

• An ambitious, confident and credible leader with experience influencing at senior levels
• A natural relationship-builder who thrives on connecting people and ideas
• Skilled in income generation, partnership development, and stakeholder engagement
• Strategic yet practical — able to turn vision into results
• Energised by growth, transformation, and leading through change
• Passionate about youth empowerment, enterprise, and social mobility
• Collaborative and authentic — a leader who inspires trust and motivates teams

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Growth

• Lead YE’s strategic direction in Scotland, ensuring alignment with the Transforming Futures strategy
• Build YE’s visibility, credibility, and influence within Scotland’s enterprise and education landscape

Income Generation & Partnerships

• Strengthen existing funder relationships and develop new funding opportunities
• Create compelling propositions that reflect Scotland’s priorities in education, employability, and enterprise

Stakeholder Engagement

• Represent YE at senior forums and networks across Scotland
• Lead the Scotland Advisory Group, harnessing its expertise and advocacy

Leadership & Culture

• Empower the Scotland team through strong leadership, collaboration, and shared purpose
• Foster an inclusive, positive, and high-performing culture

Impact & Performance

• Ensure delivery is evidence-led, measurable, and impactful for young people
• Report regularly to the CEO and Board on performance, impact, and growth

Keeping Young People Safe

We are deeply committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All successful applicants will undergo a PVG (Protection of Vulnerable Groups) check prior to starting and will receive ongoing safeguarding training throughout their employment and be expected to uphold excellent safeguarding practice at all times.

How to Apply

If you’re ready to lead the next chapter of Young Enterprise in Scotland — driving growth, influence, and opportunity for young people — we’d love to hear from you.

Please send your CV and instead of a traditional cover letter, please answer these three questions, using up to 250 words per answer. Please note that applications without the answers to the three questions will not be considered. Applications must be received by 23:30 on 27 November 2025. Interviews will be held either in person, we have earmarked interviews on 3 and 4 December 2025 in Glasgow with Sarah Porretta, CEO. Successful candidates will be notified by COB 1 December 2025.

Questions (250 words max per answer)

1. Personal Contribution:
What are the top three strengths, skills, or experiences you bring to the Director for Scotland role, and how will they help you make an impact at Young Enterprise?

2. Vision and Ambition:
If appointed, what would you most want to achieve within your first 12 months in the role, and why are these priorities important to you and to Young Enterprise?

3. Motivation and Values:
Why does leading Young Enterprise in Scotland matter to you personally? How does your motivation and approach align with our mission and ambition for YE in Scotland?

Full details can be found in the Job Description.

At YE we are passionate and committed to keeping your data safe and secure.  Full details can be found in the YE People’s Privacy Notice.

Join Us. Lead the Change. Shape the Future.

Are you ready to lead a meaningful programme that connects people’s memories and legacies with lasting impact?

We have an exciting opportunity for a Legacy Giving Manager to shape and deliver our legacy and in-memory strategy, inspiring supporters to see how gifts in Wills and donations made in remembrance can transform lives. This is a wonderful opportunity to lead a talented team, oversee high-quality campaigns, and ensure every supporter experience reflects our values.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and deliver the Legacy & In-Memory Giving programme, aligning it with the wider Individual Giving strategy
• Lead and motivate a dedicated team, supporting collaboration and professional growth
• Implement data-driven and audience-led legacy and in-memory marketing campaigns that grow pledger numbers and increase engagement
• Responsible for legacy case management and be the strategic lead for our legacy consultancy partner, ensuring compliance and efficiency
• Support the development and management of stewardship programmes for enquirers, pledgers and in-memory donors, providing sensitive and effective supporter care
• Embed a culture of legacy and in-memory giving increasing awareness and knowledge
• Support the delivery of events to inspire new supporters and strengthen relationships with existing ones
• Monitor performance, analyse results, and use insights to continually enhance the programme

About You:

• Experienced in developing and delivering legacy or individual giving strategies across multiple channels
• Proven experience of team leadership and line management
• Excellent communicator, able to build positive relationships with colleagues, agencies, and solicitors
• Experienced in donor stewardship, with an understanding of how to create meaningful supporter journeys
• Organised and proactive, able to manage multiple projects and deadlines with accuracy and care
• Ability to analyse data and apply insights to improve campaigns and outcomes
• Experienced in budget management, forecasting, and reporting

About Us:

Our vision is a world free from MND. Our mission is to improve care and support for people with MND, their families and carers. We fund and promote research that leads to new understanding and treatments and brings us closer to a cure for MND. The Association also campaigns and raises awareness so the needs of people with MND, and everyone who cares for them, are recognised, and addressed by wider society.

What We Offer:

• 28 days holiday, increasing to 33 days after 5 years, plus Bank Holidays
• Access to UK Healthcare, including dental, eyecare, health screenings, and therapies
• 24/7 GP access via phone and video
• Life assurance and confidential counselling helplines
• Salary sacrifice schemes (Cycle to Work, Buy/Sell Annual Leave)
• Access to Benefit Hub for discounts on everyday shopping
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Opportunities for training and personal development
• Hybrid working

The full job description and further information about working for the MND Association is available in the candidate pack.

Interviews will take place in January 2025.

We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusivity. We work to remove barriers for everyone affected by MND, employees, volunteers, and stakeholders.

As part of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee interviews for disabled applicants who meet the role's requirements.

Hybrid Working and Flexibility: Expectation to attend the office 1 day per week, with flexibility to attend more when required. Monthly travel to Northampton is also expected as part of this role.

Membership Development Manager
Responsible to: Deputy CEO
Location: South Kensington, London SW7 with hybrid working options
Working Pattern: 35 hours a week
Terms: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: £45,000 to £47,375 per annum depending on experience and qualifications

The Society

The Royal Geographical Society (with the Institute of British Geographers) is the learned society and professional body for geography and geographers. It is also a charity and a membership organisation. The Society was founded in 1830 and has been one of the most active of the learned societies ever since. It was pivotal in establishing geography as a teaching and research discipline in British universities and continues to play a key role in geographical and environmental education.

The Society is a leading world centre for geographical learning – supporting education, teaching, research, professional practice and scientific expeditions, as well as promoting public understanding and enjoyment of geography and providing advice to policymakers.

The Society offers professional accreditation to members through Chartered Geographer status. The Society is based in a listed building in its own grounds in Kensington opposite Hyde Park, and operates nine regional branches in the UK and two overseas.

The Position

We are seeking a proactive, collaborative professional with marketing and sales experience to take on the role of Membership Development Manager.

This is a new role to drive the growth, engagement, and retention of our Fellows and Members by working across the organisation to deliver membership acquisition, development, and engagement.

You will work across our organisation to develop member-focused initiatives and contribute to the Society’s strategic goals of expanding and diversifying its membership base.

Duties and responsibilities

• Membership acquisition - Design and deliver, in partnership with colleagues, membership strategies that grow acquisition, deepen engagement, and improve retention.
• Membership development - Design and develop product diversification, pathways for member progression, including transitions between membership types and professional recognition.
• Collaborate across departments to ensure membership and partnership initiatives support wider organisational goals.

The successful candidate will have commercial, marketing and sales experience as well as experience in membership development – products, services, customer engagement, or professional development.

Salary and Benefits

This is a permanent, full-time post subject to successful completion of a probationary period of three months. The salary range for this post is £45,000 to £47,375 per annum depending on experience and qualifications. The post is based in Kensington, London.

There are a range of benefits at the Society which include the following:

• 35-hour working week with core working hours between 10.00am and 4.00pm.
• Flexible working arrangements are available with a mix of office based and home working.
• 25 days annual leave per annum, pro rata, plus public bank holidays.
• Society closure between Christmas and New Year, in addition to the basic annual leave allowance.
• Pension scheme - 3% employee, 7.5% employer.
• Group Life Assurance at four-times basic annual salary.
• Corporate eye care vouchers.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Free 24-hour Employee Assistance helpline with available counselling support.

Closing date: 9.30am on 27 November 2025.

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

The Society aims to be an equal opportunities employer.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. The Society is unable to offer work visa sponsorships.

We thank, in advance, all candidates for applying and regret we are unable to write separately to those who are not selected for interview.

No agencies please.

Cambridge Science Centre (CSC) sits at the heart of a vibrant network of philanthropists, educators, community groups, visionary businesses and local government bodies across East Anglia. With over a decade of trusted STEM engagement behind us, a dedicated expert team and a loyal network of long-term supporters, CSC is uniquely positioned to drive lasting
change in communities across the region.

This role builds on that strong foundation. You will deepen existing relationships, identify and shape new opportunities, and help secure CSC’s long-term financial sustainability through innovative, high-impact partnerships.

As the primary contact for partnership development, you will play a central role in shaping and funding our multi-year programmes, while also leading on high-value, short-term opportunities connected to our Cambridge Science Park site and outreach hubs such as Inspire Wisbech. Your work will balance immediate income generation with the cultivation of long-term strategic
relationships that advance CSC’s mission and regional impact.

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.

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.

About Global Canopy

Global Canopy is a data-driven not for profit delivering real transparency and accountability for market impacts on nature and people. Our special focus is on ending deforestation – an essential step in achieving urgent global goals on climate, nature and human rights.

About Corporate Performance

A growing number of companies and financial institutions are seeking to mitigate their impacts on nature. But many have made commitments that are not being met, and others are failing to take any action at all. We hold to account through our Forest 500 project, assessing the policies and performance of influential companies and financial institutions. With our suite of Deforestation-free Finance Guidance and a forthcoming new tool, DEFT Pathway, we provide tools and data for financial institutions and investors to support effective engagement with high-risk companies. We support the finance sector, policy makers and other stakeholders by providing market-leading data on deforestation and ESG metrics through Forest IQ.

Role Overview

This is an exciting and pivotal role for an experienced research and project lead. As Research Lead for the Corporate Performance Programme, you will have oversight of all aspects of research relating to three of Global Canopy’s flagship projects: Forest 500 (including Floresta 250), Forest IQ and DEFT Pathway as well as associated Guidance. You will be part of an effective team in a fast-growing and dynamic non-profit delivering on complex and impactful projects around the world.

You will manage a team of researchers, building on the strong and collaborative atmosphere already in place. You will have a vital role across the organisation with visibility of other research projects too, including how they complement each other and interact, and function working with other experts such as those from communications or Human Rights.

The Research Lead contributes to strategy developments and innovations in our approach and in the data products and tools we provide. You will work with colleagues to help secure funding for the continued impact of our research as the world changes.

You will lead methodology updates in line with the Accountability Framework initiative and in the context of world events relating to forest-risk commodities, and interpret methodologies for annual assessment cycles led by the team.

The impact and audience for this data will be a key focus for you. You will distill the resulting data into findings and insights for content creation and publications and will work with colleagues to ensure the data is well understood by media and assessed entities. By speaking and representing Global Canopy at events you will ensure our methodology and data is shared openly and delivers impact.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the Corporate Performance (CP) research team, maintaining accountability for technical quality assurance of our data, process and findings across three of Global Canopy’s flagship projects: Forest 500+ (including Floresta 250), Forest IQ and DEFT Pathway, as well as Deforestation Free-Finance Guidance
• Lead and manage the research team, supporting Research Associates and Researchers to own and succeed in their respective projects and with the workflows they manage
• Build strong teamwork and technical excellence with a focus on impact
• Stay abreast of methodological updates, research methods and best practices across the assessment cycles, based on ongoing NGO alignment and external developments in line with our Theory of Change
• Lead cross-function collaborative team working and communication to ensure a focus on impact in research strategy and delivery, with seamless end-to-end processes up to and including data and content releases
• Strongly contribute to the management and strategy of the CP programme during a pivotal year by driving and developing new innovations
• Contribute to new fundraising proposals that strategically progress research needs and ensure continued funding.
• Deliver commitments to donors and in the CP annual plan related to research and help maintain donor relationships by reporting on Research-led deliverables
• Connect the CP programme with its target audiences and extend impact by engaging with NGOs, working with the Communications team to create public-facing content, and representing Global Canopy externally, particularly on technical elements of the methodology, best practice and findings

About You

To be successful in this role, these are the things that will matter the most:

• Strong background in research and research methods related to forest-risk commodities
• Ability to set realistic goals in planning research and data development, and managing a team to meet agreed timings for public releases
• Ability to lead, manage, and develop a research team
• Ability to identify strategic opportunities and innovations

Essential behavioural competencies:

• Attention to detail and accuracy through data, communications outputs, and engagement
• Ability to problem-solve and identify opportunities for improvement of existing systems
• Ability to think creatively and identify innovative ways to use existing and new data and metrics to reach audiences and deliver impact

Skills and experience:

• Leading a small team
• Strong data literacy and analysis skills, including qualitative data collection and analysis
• Demonstrable experience of applying research methods and practices, including both quantitative and qualitative data and statistical analysis, and programming and/or use of tools related to research techniques
• Ability to communicate complex ideas and methodologies to non-expert audiences

Desirable:

• Specialist technical knowledge on one or more of the following: deforestation, agricultural commodities, ESG, supply chains, sustainability or financial services
• Knowledge/experience working on the human rights and social dimensions of commodity-driven deforestation and environmental degradation
• Experience contributing to programmatic strategy to create impact and develop funding opportunities
• Experience of working across functions
• Experience of how data is delivered to target audiences

Benefits

Salary: £60k full time equivalent. This role sits within Band C on Global Canopy’s remuneration framework.

Nature of contract: Full-time, fixed-term (24 months), with possibility to extend dependent on funding. We are a flexible employer and welcome candidates wishing to work flexibly.

Base: Our office is in Oxford, with flexible home-working arrangements in place. Ability to attend the office fortnightly at minimum would be desirable.

Holidays: 36 days (including bank/public holidays) for discretionary use across the annual leave year. Option to purchase up to an additional 5 days or equivalent of one week’s leave.

Pension: Employer pension contribution of 8%.

Healthcare cashback plan: Covering dental fees, eye-care, wellbeing, physiotherapy, chiropody and much more – for you and any children.

Group Life Assurance: Paying a lump sum of 3 times annual salary

Group Income Protection: Paying 75% of annual salary for up to 2 years (for long term sickness).

Employee Assistance Programme: Which provides free, confidential advice on personal and legal matters.

Other: Huge range of discounts and cashback deals at gyms, restaurants, holidays, and much more.

How to Apply

To apply for the position, please follow the link and submit an up-to date CV and covering letter.

The covering letter should explain your motivation for the role, and how your skills and experience fit the person specification. (Please no more than 1 side of A4).

The closing date for applications is 8 December 2025 at 9am GMT. Early application encouraged as we will be conducting rolling interviews. We may close applications early if suitable candidates are identified.

First-round interviews calls will be conducted remotely via a video call. Following rounds consist of a take-home technical test and a final interview (in person at our Oxford office where possible; we will reimburse reasonable travel expenses to attend interviews).

The right-to-work in the UK is required for this role.

Applicant data will be managed in accordance with the candidate privacy policy available on our website.

Location: Reading, Hybrid 
Hours: 37 per week 
Salary: £37,132 per annum
Contract Type: Permanent
Campaign Closes: 28th November 2025

First Stage Interviews:8th and 10th December 2025

Second Stage Interviews: W/C 15th December 2025

Make-A-Wish UK is seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Mass Participation Events Officer to lead the delivery of our flagship fundraising events, including the London Marathon, and to help shape the future of our mass participation portfolio. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working in a collaborative, purpose-driven environment.
Essential Criteria 

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in events fundraising or a related role.
• Proven experience of delivering events and supporter journeys.
• Strong project management and organisational skills.
• Experience of working with digital marketing and CRM systems.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong understanding of fundraising compliance and GDPR.
• Experience of account managing a wide variety of clients/supporters/customers
• Experience managing own workload, prioritising and responding to changing demands
• Experience of reporting on financial and KPI performance
• Excellent numerical and analytical skills with a keen eye for detail, ensuring data accuracy and a strong understanding of reports. 
• Experience of working to and exceeding financial targets and KPIs, and being accountable for hitting set income targets or putting plans in place to mitigate income losses due to underperformance.
• Ability to work proactively and make data driven decisions, able to use initiative and plan and arrange own workload to meet set objectives.

Core Purpose:
The Senior Mass Participation Events Officer will play a pivotal role in the development and delivery of Make-A-Wish UK’s mass participation events portfolio, most notably the London Marathon, as well as other third-party and Make-A-Wish owned products (e.g. walks, runs, virtual events).

This position will lead on event delivery, support new product development, and coordinate marketing and supporter journey planning. You will work closely with internal teams and external partners to ensure seamless delivery, exceptional supporter experiences, and continuous improvement across the programme. This role is key to driving income growth, supporter acquisition, and retention through strategic planning and operational excellence.

This role sits within the Public Fundraising team who are responsible for individual giving, legacies, community fundraising, third party Mass Participation events, and owned fundraising products and events. The Public Fundraising team plays a vital role in contributing to our organisational strategic goal of developing sustainable sources of income. 

Key Responsibilities:
Strategy & Planning 

• Support the development and implementation of multi-year plans for mass participation events across a broad range of markets, activities and products.
• Lead on the delivery of a range of third-party challenge events, owned products and virtual events, including recruitment and onboarding of new supporters, stewardship of supporters, budget management, event planning and logistics, volunteer management, and evaluation and reporting on events, taking learnings forward to improve future events. This role will primarily manage the London Marathon, which is our biggest third-party fundraising event, bringing in around 50% of all third-party events income.
• Contribute to the innovation pipeline by identifying opportunities for new products and enhancements and supporting the development of minimum viable products. 
• Evaluate performance and identify opportunities for growth.
• Ensure plans are data-driven and aligned with organisational strategy.
• Work proactively to identify a pipeline of future support and new fundraising opportunities, varying across corporate teams, groups and associations, individual supporters and third-party activities, converting prospects into confirmed supporters to maximise income growth.
• Work to an agreed income target with the aim of exceeding and growing income. You will have responsibility and accountability for hitting financial targets.

Acquisition and retention of supporters

• Coordinate marketing plans for acquisition, working with the creative team and digital freelancer.
• Brief and manage asset creation for campaigns across digital and print.
• Liaise with the email specialist to support campaign delivery via Campaign Monitor.
• Build and optimise registration flows to ensure a seamless user experience.
• Develop and deliver automated, multi-channel supporter journeys to retain donors, maximise fundraising, and promote further engagement. 
• Implement key milestones including welcome communications, fundraising support, and post-event stewardship.
• Align supporter journeys with the wish journey to deepen engagement.
• Implement key milestones of the supporter journey including welcome calls, race pack mailings, thank you mailings and fundraising chases. 
• Maintain effective relationships with Make-A-Wish UK colleagues and supporters, maximising retention and long-term value, and identify cross-departmental opportunities where appropriate by working collaboratively.
• Effectively steward small and medium corporate teams, ensuring corporate partners participating in third-party Mass Participation events have an exceptional experience.
• Coordinate cross-functional input from brand, digital, supporter care and wishgranting teams to ensure integrated delivery of mass participation events.

Event Management and Delivery 

• Lead planning and delivery of a portfolio of mass participation events, including logistics, budgeting, and on-the-day coordination.
• Act as operational lead for assigned events and products, making decisions on delivery approaches, resourcing, and supporter experience within agreed strategic parameters
• Provide informal mentoring and guidance to the Mass Participation Events Officer, supporting their development and ensuring consistency in delivery. Support the Officer with event logistics and delivery as needed.
• Maximise supporter engagement to meet income targets and KPIs at events. 
• Develop project plans, marketing plans and supporter journeys for a portfolio of mass participation events. 
• Attend Mass Participation events and represent Make-A-Wish in a professional manner. Be prepared to work some weekends and evenings where required. 
• Lead on event day logistics including the management of staff and volunteers. 

Monitoring and Evaluation 

• Monitor fundraising progress and approve partner invoices in alignment with the team’s budget and coding structure.
• Monitor event performance against agreed KPIs including recruitment targets, fundraising targets, and average fundraising per head. 
• Make data-informed decisions to optimise event delivery and supporter journeys, escalating strategic or high-risk issues to the Manager.
• Present results and learnings in monthly meetings with the wider Public Fundraising team and contribute to strategic reviews.
• Use learnings to feed into the ongoing development of the overall Mass Participation events strategy. 
• Be accountable for set income and acquisition targets, continually monitoring performance against targets, using initiative to spot opportunities for improvement and areas of growth and acting on these opportunities. 

An exceptional opportunity to lead, grow, and transform lives 

Home-Start Richmond, Kingston & Hounslow is seeking an inspiring and strategic Chief Executive Officer to lead our trusted local charity through its next stage of growth and innovation. 

This is a rare opportunity to make a tangible difference for children and families — by strengthening our community presence, driving income generation, and ensuring every child gets the best possible start in life. 

About Home-Start Richmond, Kingston & Hounslow 

We believe strong families make strong communities. 
Our trained volunteers provide emotional and practical support to parents of young children, helping them navigate the challenges of early childhood and family life. 

Operating across three London boroughs, we are a vibrant, values-driven charity and part of the wider Home-Start network — one of the UK’s leading family support movements. 

The Role 

As CEO, you’ll be both strategic leader and hands-on advocate, driving our fundraising and partnership agenda while overseeing operational excellence. 

You’ll lead our talented team, work closely with trustees, and represent our charity with energy and passion — ensuring we remain a visible and trusted voice for families across Richmond, Kingston and Hounslow. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Lead and inspire staff and volunteers to deliver high-impact family support services. 

• Develop and implement a bold, diversified fundraising and income generation strategy. 

• Build and nurture relationships with funders, corporates, philanthropists, and community partners. 

• Act as a confident ambassador, raising the organisation’s profile locally and regionally. 

• Work closely with the Board of Trustees on governance, strategy, and long-term sustainability. 

• Oversee service delivery, safeguarding, and operational compliance. 

About You 

You are: 

• A proven fundraiser and relationship builder who can secure sustainable income across multiple sources. 

• A confident and inclusive leader who inspires and empowers teams. 

• Skilled in partnership development and community engagement. 

• Experienced in charity governance, financial management, and service delivery. 

• Deeply committed to safeguarding, equality, and family wellbeing. 

Why Join Us? 

• Lead one of London’s most respected family charities. 

• Shape our strategy for growth and sustainability. 

• Join a passionate, values-led team and supportive board. 

• Enjoy flexible, hybrid working across three vibrant boroughs. 

How to Apply 

If you meet most but not all of our criteria and are passionate about giving children the best start in life we'd still like to hear from you.

Apply via CharityJob or reach our to our Chair for an informal conversation. 

Home-Start Richmond, Kingston & Hounslow is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. 

This is a fundamental role within our South East regional team, internally the role is known as Local Community Officer.

The future of CCT’s outstanding collection of historic churches depends on communities supporting their local CCT church with funds, events, inspiring interpretation, visitor services and preventive conservation. The Local Community Officer will engage and support communities and volunteers to care for 26 historic churches across Northamptonshire, West Norfolk, and parts of North Bedfordshire and Western Cambridgeshire, including areas around Northampton, Bedford, Huntingdon, and King’s Lynn.

We have recently published our TRUST values, which outline the behaviours and expectations that act as our foundations at CCT. We have attached the pack, outlining each value, which we will also be using as part of our shortlisting and interview process to find the right candidates that align with our values.

If you would like to apply for this role, please visit our recruitment portal to begin your application. You will be asked to submit a CV and a short supporting statement (max 2 sides A4) outlining why you’d like to apply and how you fulfil the person specification for this post, so you’ll need to refer to the job description.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 8am on Monday 24th November 2025.

The interviews will take place in Northampton on Wednesday 10th December 2025. Please note that the interview date and location have been specifically chosen according to the availability of the panel.

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

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

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

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

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

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

About Us
We are creating and protecting a new native forest across Warwickshire and Worcestershire. By restoring woodland, grassland, and wetland, we’re helping rare and threatened species thrive and supporting nature’s recovery in the West Midlands. The Forest is a place for wildlife to flourish and for people to find peace, connection, and community. Through long-term protection and restoration, we’re building a resilient landscape that grows stronger when nurtured together.
 

The Opportunity
We're looking for an enthusiastic Corporate Partnerships Fundraiser to help us grow our network of corporate supporters who share our vision of a greener future. This is a varied and rewarding role where you'll build meaningful relationships with businesses, coordinate inspiring corporate volunteering days in our beautiful woodland, and help companies make a tangible environmental impact.

Reporting to our Senior Corporate Partnerships Manager, you'll be the welcoming face of the Forest for local and regional businesses; from managing existing partnerships to identifying exciting new prospects. You will represent us at networking events and will coordinate corporate engagement activities, including our annual Midsummer Reception. 
 

What We're Looking For
You're a natural relationship-builder with excellent communication skills and a passion for delivering outstanding stewardship and supporter care. You thrive on variety, from coordinating events to crafting compelling proposals, and you bring strong organisational skills with a proactive, can-do attitude.
 

What We Offer

• Hybrid working with offices where you'll be surrounded by the forest you're helping to grow
• Flexible working to ensure a work-life balance
• 28 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Contributory company pension with 4.5% employer contribution
• Health Cash Plan – get cash back on opticians, dentists and more!
• Group Income Protection Scheme – to support you if you get sick
• Employee Assistance Programme – financial, physical and mental wellbeing support
• Access to exclusive discounts from thousands of retailers
• Life Assurance at four times your basic salary

Birmingham Botanical Gardens (BBG) is looking for a highly motivated Development Officer with  experience to join the small but dedicated Development Team to raise funds to retore and preserve the Gardens for the benefit of everyone now, and for future generations. 
Purpose of Role

This exciting new role is vital to increase the income generating capacity of BBG’s Development Team to enable the charity to deliver its purpose and major development over the next 4+ years. In July BBG was awarded an NLHF grant of £9.075m, and has successfully raised over 90% of the capital funds needed. The priority is to close the capital funding gap in accordance with our fundraising strategy and increase funding for other projects and the day-to-day operation the charity, long term. BBG receives no public subsidy and must raise all income from visitors, trading, events and fundraising. The Development Officer post has been created to increase fundraised income for the charity, cultivating and stewarding an expanded and sustained funding and supporter base.

In line with current priorities, the postholder will be required to raise commercial sponsorship income, and income from major donors/individuals to meet capital and operational targets/KPI’s. The postholder will be expected to create sponsor/donor packages, deliver cultivation events and steward donors and supporters on all aspects of fundraising as directed. The postholder will have experience of managing sponsorship agreements to ensure value, compliance and delivery of benefits. 

The role will share responsibility for the management of data, compliance and stewardship of growing funding streams and support the administration of the Development Function. The Development Team raises and manages funds from grants, trusts and foundations, individuals, organisations, business, legacies, etc, and the new postholder will work with the highly effective and dedicated team of Development Director and Development Manager and with the wider BBG team.

Key Responsibilities

· Achieve income and performance targets in accordance with BBG’s agreed Fundraising Strategy and business needs, as directed by the Development Director.

· Raise funding with compelling case for support from sponsors/from individuals, to meet the targets of the Major project, and  fundraising from other sources such as grants, as agreed.

· Contribute to managing BBG’s development/fundraising function data, ensuring accuracy of data and information on BBG’s Spektrix/CRM system to comply with internal requirements and the Data Protection Act.

· Work with Horticultural, Marketing, Learning & Engagement, Finance Teams and other staff to formulate proposals, maximising opportunities for raising funds to support core functions and projects, once the capital is secured.

· Manage funding contracts with sponsors and those of all Development funders -including payment schedules, high quality impact reports, monitoring and compliance with any conditions of funding.

· High quality personalised stewarding of all donors and supporters, ensuring BBG’s reputation as an exemplary charity is maintained. Respectful approach in all fundraising.

· Research and cultivating funding prospects and submitting high quality well-researched applications, securing new supporters and interest within the wider funding strategy.

· Work with Marketing to manage fundraising messaging and communications, including digital, print and press coverage, all in accordance with fundraising regulation. Liaise with BBG Finance staff to ensure reporting meets BBG’s wider business and charitable requirements.

· Liaise with BBG Finance to ensure reporting meets BBG’s business/charitable requirements.

· Support with organising relevant cultivation events/visits to the Gardens, special thanks and stewardship delivery outcomes, talks, events, tours and hospitality.

· Maintain up to date knowledge of legislation, and industry codes of practice on fundraising. Ensure compliance with the Charities Act, Data Protection Act and Fundraising Regulator Codes of Conduct and Best Practice. Conduct due diligence.

· Manage any volunteers working in support of the development function at BBG.

· Deliver donor benefits and acknowledgements.

· Demonstrate a commitment to working as a member of the BBG team, assisting with other activities, sometimes working overtime and in the evenings.

· Be happy, confident and proactive in developing Development and Fundraising relationships, in person, beyond the Gardens’ boundaries and representing the charity externally.

· Demonstrate an active commitment to Equality, Diversity and inclusion.

· The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and the postholder will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by their changing role within the organisation and the overall business objectives of the organisation.

Please see attached job pack for the person specification.

Location: Reading, Hybrid 
Hours: 37 per week 
Salary: £31,349 per annum
Contract Type: Permanent
Campaign Closes: 28th November 2025
First Stage Interviews: 2nd & 3rd December 2025
Second Stage Interviews: 9th December 2025

Make-A-Wish UK is looking for a proactive and organised Individual Giving Officer to help deliver impactful fundraising campaigns that support our mission to grant life-changing wishes to children with critical illnesses.

Essential Criteria

• Experience of planning and delivering direct marketing or fundraising campaigns across a range of channels, such as face-to-face, telefundraising, direct mail, email and paid digital.
• Experience managing day-to-day campaign coordination tasks, including developing creative or data briefs, working with suppliers, tracking campaign schedules and reviewing copy or assets.
• Confidence working with external partners and suppliers, such as telefundraising and face-to-face agencies, printers, media buyers or creative agencies.
• Ability to work with internal teams such as data, digital and supporter care to ensure smooth delivery and strong supporter journeys.
• Understanding of the end-to-end campaign process, including briefing, delivery, analysis and reporting.
• Knowledge of supporter stewardship and the principles of delivering a strong donor experience across multiple channels.
• Good working knowledge of campaign reporting, including response rates, CPA, ROI and retention metrics.
• Experience using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word and Outlook, with confidence handling spreadsheets and basic campaign reporting.
• Understanding of relevant regulatory and compliance requirements in fundraising, including GDPR, the Fundraising Code of Practice and Gambling Commission guidance.

Core Purpose
The Individual Giving Officer plays a key role in delivering Make-A-Wish UK’s Individual Giving and Legacy fundraising activity. Reporting to the Individual Giving Manager – Committed Giving, the post holder will lead on the development and day-to-day delivery of specific campaigns and projects across Regular Giving, Lottery and Payroll Giving. They will also provide support for activity across cash appeals, legacy and in-memory fundraising, working collaboratively with Senior Officers across the wider team.

The Individual Giving Officer will have responsibility for coordinating and delivering individual giving campaigns, managing day-to-day supplier and stakeholder relationships, supporting the development of supporter journeys, and contributing to income growth through effective campaign management. The post holder is expected to plan, deliver and evaluate their own campaigns with guidance and oversight from the Individual Giving Manager and Senior Officers where required.

We have secured a significant level of long-term investment from the Board to substantially grow the Individual Giving programme, drive sustainable income growth and grow our supporter base. This Officer role will play a vital role in supporting the successful delivery of this programme.

Key Responsibilities:
Campaign planning, delivery and evaluation

• Deliver planned Individual Giving activity across Regular Giving, Lottery and Payroll Giving products, coordinating the end-to-end delivery of assigned campaigns across multiple channels including face-to-face, telefundraising, direct mail, email and paid digital.
• Support the delivery of single gift, in memory and legacy activity under the guidance of  the Senior Individual Giving Officer.
• Develop campaign briefs for creative, data, digital and telefundraising teams, ensuring clear objectives, timelines and deliverables.
• Liaise with agencies, printers, media buyers, the internal Telefundraising team, face-to-face fundraising partners, Supporter Care Team, and other suppliers to ensure high-quality and timely campaign delivery.
• Manage day-to-day campaign tasks, ensuring activity is delivered on time, within agreed budgets as set by the Manager and Lead, and adheres to brand and quality standards.
• Contribute to the development of new creative and messaging across channels, applying a test and learn approach to improve response and retention.
• Support the development of paid digital advertising, social and email activity to complement offline campaigns.
• Collate and analyse campaign performance results with the data team, producing wrap up reports, insights and recommendations for future optimisation.
• Maintain accurate and up to date campaign documentation including timelines, data briefs, costs and approvals.

Supporter journeys and stewardship

• Support the development and delivery of supporter journeys that welcome, thank, upgrade, retain and reactivate donors recruited via all channels, including face-to-face, telefundraising, digital and direct mail.
• Coordinate delivery of multi channel communications (email, SMS, print, social) aligned to key supporter touchpoints.
• Work with the Supporter Care and Digital and Tech teams to ensure consistent messaging and experience across channels.
• Maintain journey documentation and ensure updates are applied consistently across face-to-face, telefundraising and digital-led supporters.
• Contribute to the creation and review of fundraising scripts, digital content and creative materials used across channels.

Monitoring and reporting

• Monitor live campaign performance across all channels, including face-to-face and telefundraising volumes, digital engagement and direct mail response, reporting key metrics such as CPA, ROI and retention.
• Support the setup and maintenance of campaign tracking dashboards with the data team, ensuring accurate and timely reporting.
• Identify trends and areas for improvement across channels, using data and insight to inform decisions and campaign optimisation.
• Assist with the implementation of testing across channels (e.g. creative, audience, channel mix) and ensure results are documented and shared.

Collaboration and communication

• Build strong relationships with internal teams including data, digital, supporter care, creative and finance to ensure joined up campaign delivery.
• Work closely with the internal telefundraising team to coordinate campaign activity, provide scripts and FAQs, and align messaging and supporter journeys.
• Support ongoing communication with face-to-face agencies and other suppliers, ensuring clarity on deliverables and performance expectations.
• Participate in campaign meetings, supplier reviews and debriefs, sharing performance insights and key learnings.
• Provide timely updates to the Individual Giving Manager on campaign progress, risks and opportunities across all channels.

Compliance and quality assurance

• Ensure all campaign activity complies with relevant regulation and best practice, including the Fundraising Code of Practice, Gambling Commission and GDPR.
• Support quality monitoring across all channels, including face-to-face and telefundraising (e.g. mystery shopping, call listening, script reviews) as well as proofing of direct mail, digital and email materials.
• Coordinate internal review and approval processes for multi channel creative and supplier materials.
• Monitor supporter feedback, complaints or queries from any channel, working with the Supporter Care team to resolve them appropriately and capture insights for future planning.