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Content and Events Officer

Full Time: 35 hours per week | Permanent | Hybrid | Closing Date 19th May 2025

Starting Salary: £28,300 per annum

Job Reference: EAO01 (Please quote this on any correspondence)

The Chartered Institute for Library and Information Professionals (CILIP) is a London-based charity with a friendly, hardworking team supporting our members in the UK and internationally.

We are seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic Content and Events Officer to join our team. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering exceptional events and award ceremonies, ensuring smooth operations and excellent customer service throughout. If you are passionate about events, marketing, and awards management, with a flair for creativity and attention to detail, we want to hear from you.

Reporting to the Events & Awards Manager, the ideal candidate will:

• Assist in the creation and execution of social media and email marketing campaigns, event promotion, and sponsorship activities.
• Support speaker, sponsor, and stakeholder communications, including briefings, follow-ups, and query management.
• Coordinate event logistics, including site visits, accommodation, and travel arrangements, and provide onsite event support.
• Contribute to the administrative tasks of the awards, including eligibility checks, judge support, and website updates.
• Provide ongoing support to the Events & Awards Manager, assisting with content research, video editing, and general operational duties.

We are looking for someone with experience working in event or awards, or at least a strong interest in this area. You should have some experience in social media management and email marketing campaigns, with excellent communication and organisational skills. The ideal candidate will be creative, proactive, and able to manage multiple tasks effectively. Proficiency in IT, including MS Office, and familiarity with tools like Canva or Adobe Creative Suite would be advantageous. Strong attention to detail and the ability to work collaboratively is essential.

It is not essential for the candidate to possess prior knowledge of the sector, but they will have the right level of knowledge and enthusiasm to learn rapidly and use their transferable skills to succeed in this role.

If you are ready to contribute to the success of our events and awards, we invite you to apply.

About CILIP

The Chartered Institute for Library and Information Professionals (CILIP) is the UK’s library and information association. We promote education, literacy and prosperity for all by raising standards in libraries, information and knowledge management. We work to improve services, develop our members’ expertise and champion the sector. We are the only independent voice for the UK’s information profession. We are guided by our Royal Charter to develop and improve library and information services.

This is a fabulous opportunity to join a modern charity and professional body. CILIP is at an exciting phase in its growth with significant investments in member offerings and digital transformation plans.

Our office is conveniently located just a short walk from St Pancras, Kings Cross and Euston stations.  Embracing the future of work, CILIP supports hybrid working, allowing the successful candidate the option to work from home three days a week.

Why work for CILIP

• Hybrid working
• 27 days' annual leave plus public holidays (increasing after 3 years’ service)
• Generous pension scheme (Employee contribution of 5%, employer contribution of 10%) including death in service benefit
• Access to CILIP’s Employee Assistance Programme through Vivup
• Perkbox employee discounts and wellbeing hub
• Generous enhanced leave benefits, including occupational sick pay, maternity leave, paternity leave and carers leave
• The option to buy up to 5 days' additional annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
• Annual flu vaccination voucher
• Contribution to eye tests and glasses for DSE use

How to apply

To apply for this role, please send an up-to-date CV along with a letter of application (no more than two A4 pages) detailing your suitability for the role based on the role description by 11:59pm on 19th May 2025

Interview dates

• First interviews (virtual) will be held on 27/28th May via Teams
• Second interviews will be held on 5/6th June

CILIP is an equal opportunities employer and committed to championing diversity, inclusion, and representation. We particularly welcome applications from people from under-represented groups.

For more information on how we are embedding diversity at the heart of CILIP and its work visit our website.

Registered Charity No 313014

About Ataxia UK

Ataxia is the umbrella term for a group of neurological conditions and Ataxia UK is the UK’s leading ataxia support and research charity. Ataxia UK collaborates with the global ataxia community through our Research team, and we are on the board of the international non-profit association, Euro-ataxia. Our Services team focuses on helping everyone affected by ataxia in the UK to live their best life. We have a Helpline and Advocacy service providing information, advice, and 1-2-1 support to help people access their rights; whilst the InControl Community Engagement service provides activities, engagement and volunteering opportunities to bring the ataxia community together and reduce feelings of isolation. 

About the Role  

You will be joining at an exciting time for Ataxia UK as we complete our 60th anniversary year.

This is a key role as member of our growing Fundraising & Communications department, responsible for the coordination and delivery of daily communications tasks and the design and creation of marketing assets.

Ataxia UK has a large and engaged community of patients, supporters, volunteers, fundraisers and professionals. The post holder will work with the Communications & Marketing Manager, the Fundraising department and the wider organisation to ensure we reach our networks across social platforms, website, and printed materials with dynamic branded assets. You will coordinate the delivery of the quarterly Ataxia Magazine, liaising with internal and external contributors, designers and printers. Working closely with the Communications & Marketing Manager, you will have the opportunity to help shape Ataxia UK’s new communications and brand strategy.  

Ataxia UK operates a hybrid- working policy, with full time staff working 5 days a week expected to work from our offices in Highgate a minimum of 2 days a week. This is adjusted to 1 day per week for part time.

About you 

You will be a creative and dedicated individual, with a passion for communications, looking for a new challenge and excited by the opportunity to help shape our new strategy. You will be someone who thrives in a project-management environment and able to work both independently and closely with colleagues and external suppliers.

Organised and details-focused, you are confident across socials, website SEO, CRM and a range of communications software such as Canva, InDesign etc. You will have a keen understanding of how the role can support our fundraising and you will have experience working closely with fundraising teams or on income-generating projects or events.  As a key member of the team responsible for our brand and messaging, you will have the skills and experience to ensure we positively represent the interests of the ataxia community, and you will be someone who shares our commitment to supporting those affected by ataxia.

Benefits of working for us.

• 25 days annual leave pro rata (rising to 30 with a length of service)
• Extra holiday day for your birthday
• Access to a free Employee Assistance Programme & Employee Hotline
• Flexible hybrid working
• Pension scheme
• Enhanced maternity and co-parental leave
• Cycle to work scheme
• Training and development opportunities
• Accredited Living Wage Employer

Please see full Job Description for further details including Person Specifications. Your covering letter will be used to assess you against the person specification for this role.

Interviews will take place w/c 9th June 2025.

Job Title: Marketing Manager

Location: Remote

Hours: 35 hours per week
Salary: £45,000

Contract: Permanent

Interviews will be held on 27th May via Teams

What we are looking for:

A skilled marketing professional to join our team and help us improve our brand awareness and reach our target audiences. We’re a charity that delivers services locally but has a national impact and this role will help us grow our reach nationally while supporting the wider team in connecting with our audiences at a more local level.

We’re looking for someone who can put strategy into action and, importantly, track performance. You’ll have experience in line management or have led a similar-sized marketing team, so you’re comfortable providing support and guidance to develop people and help them achieve their KPIs. As a small team, you’ll be comfortable being hands-on and able to deliver impact with limited resources.

You’ll take the lead on developing concepts for campaigns to achieve our goals and support your team to deliver projects that optimise and improve our channels. As a creative thinker, you’ll know what makes compelling content. As you keep up with marketing trends and use data insights, you’ll know when to shift strategy to drive channel performance. You’ll be responsible for our estate of digital assets and you’ll manage the day-to-day relationship with our digital agency. You’ll work with them to ensure we’re making the most of our Google Ad grant and that our website is optimised.

Passionate about accessibility you’ll use your marketing skills to co-produce campaigns and content with our lived experienced experts that help encourage people to join our services, work in our teams and advocate for the rights of the people we support.

Key Purpose of the Role:

To develop and lead marketing strategies and plans to support our organisational aims

Essential Criteria

To thrive in this role, you must have:

• Previous experience in a marketing role
• Line management experience where you’ve supported someone to meet objectives and KPIs
• Adept at using data and insights to devise effective strategies
• Experience of delivering marketing, digital and communications campaigns
• Experience of delivering against and reporting on KPIs
• Demonstrable experience of SEO, PPC, social media and email marketing
• Strong knowledge of GA4
• Proven track record in utilising paid channels, including Google and Meta Ads
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage the needs of both internal and external stakeholders
• Experience of managing multiple projects whilst still meeting deadlines
• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to develop creative solutions with limited resources
• A flexible approach to working and a willingness to support colleagues across the organisation
• Alignment with United Response’s values and a commitment to delivering our vision and mission

Desirable

• Experience of working in a marketing or communications role in social care
• Experience of the management and development of brand strategy
• Experience leading and coaching a similar sized team

Benefits

At United Response, we recognise and reward your contribution with:

• Annual Leave: 25 days of paid leave plus 8 bank holidays (pro-rated for part-time roles).
• Career Development: Fully funded training and recognised qualifications.
• Financial Security: Pension and life assurance benefits, alongside enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
• Wellbeing Support: Free access to occupational health, physiotherapy, and counselling services.
• Recognition Programs: Celebrate achievements through our UR Stars Recognition Scheme.
• Discounts: Savings at over 3,500 retailers via our online shopping platform.
• Travel Support: Season ticket loans for commuting.
• Referral Incentives: Rewards for introducing friends to our team.

About Us

United Response is a leading national charity, passionate about empowering individuals to lead fulfilling lives. We are committed to promoting independence, inclusivity, and equality for all, breaking barriers to ensure everyone can live, work, and socialise in their communities.
Our core values Creativity, Strength, Honesty, Responsiveness, and Unity drive everything we do.

Equal Opportunity Employer

As a Disability Confident Leader, United Response is committed to creating an inclusive recruitment process. We guarantee interviews for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria. 

Legacy Marketing and In Memory Manager

Join an amazing charity that makes a difference for the 110,000 adults and children in the UK with a muscle-wasting condition. This is a role where you can really make a difference.

The Legacy Marketing and In Memory Manager is an exciting new role at MDUK, that will sit within the Individual Giving and Legacy Marketing team. You will be responsible for delivering the legacy marketing programme as well as excellent stewardship of Legacy and In Memory supporters. This role will help raise vital income to fund MDUK’s care, support and advocacy services and fund ground-breaking research into treatments for muscle wasting conditions.

About us:

Muscular Dystrophy UK is the charity bringing individuals, families and professionals together to fight muscle-wasting conditions. We bring together more than 60 rare and very rare progressive muscle-weakening and wasting conditions, affecting around 110,000 children and adults in the UK. 

We share expert advice and support to live well now; fund groundbreaking research to understand the different conditions better and lead us to new treatments; work with the NHS towards universal access to specialist health; and together, campaign for people’s rights, better understanding, accessibility, and access to treatments.

Benefits:

We appreciate the range of skills and experience our staff have to offer. In return for your enthusiasm and commitment we commit to actively developing and supporting you. We also offer a range of benefits including pension, life assurance, cycle scheme, health cash plan, financial wellbeing and an employee assistance programme.

Please download the job description to see full role responsibilities.

Job Overall Goal: The Event Manager plays a key role in planning, organising, and executing impactful programs and events that align with the charity’s objectives. Under the direction of the Global Programs Manager, this role ensures that each event is delivered on time, within budget and to a high standard.

Job Location: Remote working. The ability for on-site meetings at offices based in Eastbourne (BN21) or Milton Keynes (MK19) on an ad-hoc basis. The role requires occasional travel to support program delivery at events.

Hours: Up to full-time: (37.5 hours: Monday–Friday).

Overview

The Maclellan Giving Together Foundation’s global engagement has reached a new season. As a Global Programs team, we roll out key initiatives across the globe that focus on equipping local ministries and releasing local resources to foster sustainable Kingdom growth. We also provide UK strategic grants that engage the church and para-church organisations. This is a dynamic, high-impact role, ideal for someone who is highly organised, relational and passionate about seeing the Kingdom flourish globally.

Job Summary: 

The Event Manager will be responsible for end-to-end event coordination and administration, supporting global programs through strategic planning, logistical execution, and project-based collaboration. Collaborating with the Global Programs team to provide insights and recommendations for improvements. The Maclellan Foundation’s comprehensive global programme and event initiatives include: 

• Giving Together events 
• Learning Communities 
• Programmes that serve the global church and para-church organisations for sustainable Kingdom growth 
• Programmes that serve Christian donors in deepening generosity and giving.

This individual must thrive in a fast-paced environment, be confident in managing multiple priorities, and bring creative problem-solving to each event.

Key Responsibilities:

• Programme Coordination: Plan and coordinate multiple programmes to ensure key milestones are met with excellence.
• Written Communications: Draft, edit, and format professional correspondence, communications, presentations, and materials.
• Pre-event Organisation: Collaborate with external designers and stakeholders to ensure event assets/documentation are created and delivered on time.
• Registration & Booking: Manage delegate booking systems and registration processes, ensuring accuracy and a smooth experience for all participants.
• Database Management: Maintain and regularly update relevant databases to ensure data integrity and accessibility.
• Project Management: Ensure events are executed excellently from initial conception, registration and contracting to delivery.
• Stakeholder Management: Deliver prompt and professional support to attendees and stakeholders via phone and email.
• Research & Reporting: Conduct research, gather and analyse data, and prepare clear reports and documentation to support event planning and evaluation.
• Scheduling & Travel: Manage calendars, appointments, and travel arrangements as needed.
• Operational Improvement: Continually review administrative/management processes and suggest or implement improvements for greater efficiency.
• Administrative Support: Provide administrative support, including tasks related to all programmes and events.
• Onsite Event Management: Event set-up, provide logistical support, and ensure excellent delegate care throughout the event.
• Budget & Expenses: Process expenses and support budget tracking in collaboration with the Global Programs Manager.
• Online Oversight: Ensure online platforms reflect accurate and current event-related content.
• Any other related activities as directed.

Occupational Requirement

The candidate must have an active Christian faith.

Because The Maclellan Giving Together Foundation supports the Christian sector, the nature of the work requires that this post holder has an active faith in Jesus under the Equality Act 2010, Part 1, Schedule 9.

Experience

• Have experience in a church, charity or professional environment (Essential)
• Strong understanding of and commitment to the Foundation’s mission (Essential)
• Experience in event and project management, with a strong attention to detail (Essential)
• Has an understanding of the Church landscape (Essential)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) (Essential)
• Professional in appearance and a desire to constantly improve and grow (Essential)
• Knowledge of standard office administrative practices and procedures (Essential)
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, with strong interpersonal skills (Essential)
• Willingness to be flexible in their working hours with occasional travel and overnight stays (Essential).
• Experience working across geographical boundaries (Desirable)

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience. (Essential)
• Technical Skills: Familiarity with event/project management software and managing budgets (Desirable)

Benefits

• This is up to a full-time position (Monday-Friday).
• Start as soon as possible.
• Permanent position offered subject to a successful 6-month probationary period.
• Salary £30-36K, depending on previous experience
• Holiday entitlement is 20 days pro rata, per annum (plus bank and statutory holidays and 3 days Christmas closing).
• Pension contributions via auto-enrolment to NEST
• Occasional evening and weekend work may be required for event support

The Organisation

An independent think-tank based in London. Their income is derived from donations, grants, and memberships.

The Job

We are recruiting Finance Business Partners to support research teams and collaborate closely with the central finance team. In this role, you will be part of a research centre, working with budget holders and research leads to provide an effective and efficient financial service. Responsibilities include producing regular quarterly forecasts and the annual budget, supporting project costing, overseeing financial management of research projects, and providing variance analysis. You will also collaborate on the production of management accounts, support financial accruals and income recognition, and contribute to the preparation of annual statutory accounts. Additionally, you will oversee auditing processes, ensure project reporting meets funding requirements, and support the implementation of a new finance system.

The Person

We are looking for an ACA/CA/ACCA/CIMA qualified accountant with experience in business partnering, financial project management, and setting budgets and forecasts. Experience in the charity/not-for-profit sector is advantageous, as is knowledge of different funders, philanthropic foundations, government departments, international organisations, businesses, and NGOs. The ideal candidate will be able to present financial information clearly, work with accuracy and consistency, balance multiple deadlines, and have a proactive, self-motivating, and collaborative approach. Excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships at all levels are essential.

What's in it for you?

The organisation offers approximately 29 days annual leave (plus public holidays, pension salary exchange, employee assistance programme, parental leave, flexible working, and other benefits designed to suit your lifestyle. All of this is provided in a professional, engaging, and intellectually stimulating environment. The salary for this role is £55,000 - £62,000 per year, dependent on experience. This is a full-time, 2-year fixed-term contract (can also consider hiring on a permanent basis if candidates are not immediately available) with a hybrid working arrangement, requiring a minimum of 2 days in the office per week. The organisation is an equal-opportunity employer and values diversity.

Please apply now to be considered!

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About Us:

Girl Guiding and Girl Scouting is the world’s only movement for every girl and any girl because we believe that each of them deserves to be the best they can be. Girl Guides and Girl Scouts learn by doing, make friends and have fun. In brave, local spaces, girls develop the skills and attitudes to change themselves, their communities and our world. The World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts supports 153 national Girl Guide and Girl Scout organisations around the world to be united, thriving and growing.

Job Purpose:

The full-time Fundraising Manager, Major Gifts will play a critical role in advancing the mission of WAGGGS by managing and cultivating relationships with existing and prospective major donors. This position focuses on relationship cultivation and stewardship with the aim of increasing donor engagement and funds raised. The ideal candidate will be a donor-focused, enthusiastic, and results-driven professional with a passion for empowering girls and young women globally.

About You:

You will have experience managing and cultivating relationships with existing and prospective major donors. You will be focused on increasing donor engagement and funds raised. You will be a donor-focused, enthusiastic, and results-driven professional with a passion for empowering girls and young women globally.

Key Responsibilities:

1. New Donor Cultivation

2. Existing Donor Relationship Management

3. Stewardship and Reporting

4. Collaboration and Communication

5. Data Management

Applicants must have right to live and work in the UK and a minimum of 2 years experience working with High Net Worth Individuals.

Please note that applications without CV and Cover letter will not be considered for this role. A 2 page cover letter explaining your experience working with High Net Worth Individuals is mandatory.

Please refer to the attached Job Description for a detailed information about the role.

At Ambitious about Autism, we're currently looking for an Online Communities Manager to join our National Services team.

We work together with autistic children and young people, their parents and carers, and our partners to create a world where every autistic child and young person can thrive. Our online communities play a vital role in this vision, helping autistic young people explore their autistic identity, connect with others, and take part in meaningful projects and campaigns. We also provide parents and carers with a safe, supportive space to share experiences, access information, and find solidarity with others.

We're looking for a passionate and creative individual to join us at an exciting time of growth. You'll help us expand our reach, increase diversity, and develop engaging digital content that speaks to the experiences and ambitions of autistic young people and their families.

In this role, you will:

• Lead and develop our online communities to ensure they are safe, inclusive, and empowering spaces
• Create and curate digital content that informs, inspires, and engages our audiences
• Develop partnerships to drive the growth, diversity and reach of our online communities
• Work closely with our participation team to elevate the voices of autistic young people
• Collaborate with marketing and communications to deliver our National Services strategy

We'd love to hear from you if you're committed to inclusion, excited by digital engagement, and motivated to make a difference.

In return, we offer great benefits including a generous holiday allowance and commitment to continued professional development (CPD) and more!

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious individual who would like to work for a forward-thinking, open and honest organisation and make a real impact to the young people we work with. Please find our full recruitment pack on the link below.

If you have any questions about the role or would like to have a confidential chat, please contact James Axford, Recruitment Officer.

Ambitious about Autism is committed to fostering equity, diversity, and inclusion at every level of our organisation. We warmly welcome applications from all qualified candidates, valuing the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives they bring. We encourage applications from individuals regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or parental status, disability, or age.

Our recruitment process promotes equal opportunities, and we are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for candidates with disabilities or additional needs throughout the recruitment process. Please contact our Recruitment Team for accommodations. We recognise disability as a physical or mental impairment that significantly and long-term affects a person's ability to perform day-to-day activities, as defined by the UK Equality Act 2010. All applications will be considered solely on merit, aligned with our mission to support autistic children and young people.

Ambitious about Autism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. As part of our Safer Recruitment checks, an online search maybe carried out in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

The Safeguarding responsibilities of the post as per the job description and personal specification.
Whether the post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendment to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2021. This means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected', so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS Filter Guidance.

Your new company My client is a top University that specialises in design and digital media in a buzzy area of London, and they are looking for an interim Library Manager to manage a team of 3 with direct reports for an initial 8-week period.

Your new role

• To manage the services, resources and operations of the Library, ensuring the efficient and professional delivery of innovative and customer-focused library and information services to staff and students.
• Provide day-to-day management and effective leadership of the Library team, undertaking the full range of management responsibilities, ensuring their effective working against institutional priorities. This includes managing performance, conducting annual performance and development reviews, identifying training and development needs, workforce and succession planning, staff recruitment and induction.
• Work with academic staff and students to develop a comprehensive understanding of resource demands and ensure that resources and collections meet the learning and research needs of the institution.
• To work with the Head of Academic Operations in the development of a strategy for the library reflecting the vision of the Institution.
• In collaboration with the Head of Academic Operations set and monitor service standards and foster a professional environment of continual improvement, customer service focus and inclusivity across the team, delivering and embedding change where required.
• Ensure services, resources, policies and procedures are effectively promoted to stakeholders across relevant communication channels. This includes staff and student inductions, workshops and managing the library intranet.
• Manage the physical and digital library spaces, ensuring they provide effective learning environments to support stakeholder needs and to work with the Head of Academic Operations, identifying priorities and costs for the ongoing innovative development of these spaces and resources.
• Manage specialist archives and collections.
• Ensure the library team maintains the spaces consistently to a safe and professional standard.
• Proactively work with key stakeholders internally and externally to ensure effective service delivery.
• Review, revise and implement relevant processes, procedures, policies and supporting documentation, ensuring that they reflect best practice and regulatory changes.
• Effectively manage delegated budgets and resources, including budget forecasting, and ensuring resources are cost-efficient and used effectively to deliver value for money.
  Ensure that new and existing resources are fully utilised to deliver maximum benefits for students, staff and external stakeholders.
• To monitor new and emerging library and information management developments and legislation, identifying their impact and making recommendations to take advantage of them or reduce their risk in the university's activities.
• Represent the institution within appropriate forums such as SCONUL and the M25 Consortium of Academic Libraries.

What you'll need to succeed

• Experience of managing library and information services and resources, including catalogues, collections and online resources
• Experience of working in a library setting in higher education
• Proven track record of managing budgets and financial administration
• Demonstrable experience of effectively managing staff and leading teams
• Experience using and/or developing digital resources
• Experience of building relationships with key stakeholders and collaborating on planning and service developments
• Experience of developing and implementing library policies, procedures and services

What you'll get in return
Flexible working options available. 8-week contract at a competitive rate at mid-manager level in a vibrant part of London

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

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Philanthropy Manager

8-month FTC

£37,000-£38,000 FTE

Ideally full time 35 hours, flexible, would consider 4 days

Hybrid with 3 days in London office

Start: May/early June

Charity People are excited to partner with a charitable organisation to find them a new Philanthropy Manager, this is a maternity cover role.

As Philanthropy Manager, you will work closely with the Head of Philanthropy and Development team. You will actively manage a pool of individual donors to cultivate, steward and solicit donations for exhibitions, education, and programmes. You will have great administrative and communication skills, with the ability to communicate with high-net-worth people, and a sound understanding of fundraising and the sector. There is no line management responsibility for this role.

Responsibilities:

• Work with the Head of Philanthropy to implement and refine the organisation's major giving strategy, with a focus on securing mid-to-high level gifts.
• Manage a portfolio of donors and prospects, ensuring personalised cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship activities.
• Develop compelling fundraising proposals, working closely with Programmes colleagues to gather project and financial information.
• Support the Head of Philanthropy in securing major gifts for key fundraising campaigns.
• Collaborate with teams to identify opportunities for project-specific donations from existing members.
• Collaborate with the Philanthropy Officer to research and identify new major donor prospects, building and maintaining a pipeline of potential supporters.
• Ensure high-quality donor stewardship through bespoke engagement, reporting, and recognition opportunities.
• Maintain accurate donor records, tracking gifts and ensuring accurate acknowledgment in exhibition materials, reports, and event invitations.
• Play a role in planning and delivering key cultivation events, to ensure our supporters remain engaged and events meet agreed KPI's.
• Keep up to date with giving trends and philanthropic developments, sharing insights with the team to inform strategy.
• Attend the organisation's events as appropriate.
• Ensure accurate records are maintained through the CRM system.
• Ensure all personal details are managed in line with General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR).
• Work with the Philanthropy team to ensure philanthropic partnerships do not carry financial or reputational risk to the organisation and are compliant with the organisation's ethical fundraising policy through active Due Diligence for Ethics Committee.
• Work closely with the Finance team to ensure donations are managed efficiently.

You will bring:

• Experience of cultivating, soliciting and closing 5 figure+ gifts from individuals.
• Previous experience of contributing to or participating in strategy development, devising and implementing plans for major gifts fundraising.
• Pro-active, resourceful and entrepreneurial approach to fundraising and ability to take initiative and work autonomously when required.
• A highly organised and flexible approach to work, able to plan and prioritise a varied and busy workload and deliver agreed outputs to tight deadlines.
• Excellent written communication skills with the ability to translate complex information into compelling narrative form.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with an ability to work collaboratively as part of the wider Development team and communicate effectively at all levels.
• Innovative and creative approach to research methodologies and identifying prospective supporters.
• Previous experience using Salesforce or a comparable CRM system.
• Knowledge of data protection legislation.

Application deadline: 14th May

Interviews will take place w/c 19th May

Please send your CV as soon as possible to learn more about this role, we are sending CVs on a rolling basis.

Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. We match charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.

Title: Advice Services Manager

Responsible to: Operations Manager

Hours: 35 hours per week

Salary: £36,000 - £42,000 FT (depending on experience and qualifications)

Based: Willesden, NW10 2JR; Haringey borough (including Hornsey, N8 9LP) + other locations if required

Contract: Permanent (subject to continuation of funding)

Please Note: DBS check will be required

JOB OVERVIEW

Do you want to work for an organisation that makes a real difference, every day, to people from all walks of life? This is an exciting opportunity for someone already working in an advice role and looking to take the next step in their career to join the Brent Irish Advisory Service (BIAS) as Advice Services Manager.

The Advice Services Manager will take the lead on BIAS’s day-to-day advice services, managing a small team of welfare and housing advice specialists to ensure that we provide the highest-quality service to our clients. You will need to have experience of delivering front-line benefits and/or housing advice, strong people skills and the ability to build good working relationships with staff and clients, along with excellent organisational abilities to ensure that casework and projects are delivered on time.

In 2025, BIAS is expanding its successful Brent-based welfare and housing advice service into Haringey borough. The Advice Services Manager will work closely with the Operations Manager to build and develop the new advice service in Haringey, ensuring that we replicate our excellent quality of service, strong record of positive outcomes and loyal client base.

This role will also involve working with the leadership team to help identify areas for future development and support grant applications and reporting, which will give you the opportunity to have a direct impact on shaping the organisation’s future strategy and direction.

If you are an experienced advice specialist and are looking to step up but don’t have all the skills required, please consider applying as we are willing to consider appointing the right candidate as a training and development role.

KEY WORK AREAS AND MAIN DUTIES

Staff management

• Managing a small advice team, ensuring the quality of the advice provided.
• Providing support, supervision and training to staff on the delivery of advice services, ensuring that appropriate advice is provided and casework deadlines are met.
• Ensuring good teamwork and lines of communication between staff and partner organisations.
• Creating a positive working environment in which equity and diversity are promoted and staff can do their best.

Quality and service delivery

• Leading the welfare advice services in both Brent and Haringey boroughs, and contributing to further expansion.
• Maintaining a small personal caseload (approximately one to two days’ work per week).
• Working with the Operations Manager to ensure that BIAS complies with Advice Quality Standard (AQS) requirements.
• Leading on monitoring service delivery, recording outcomes and ensuring efficient allocation of resources.
• Managing all aspects of risk relating to advice delivery, complaints handling, safeguarding and GDPR.

Operational support

• Working with the leadership team as required on operational matters, including planning, strategy for future development and grant applications and reporting.

These are the basic duties required of the Advice Services Manager. However, it is necessary for all staff to be flexible and you may be required from time to time to perform other reasonable duties which are required for the efficient running of the organisation. We will also offer training opportunities to support your career development.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK. This role will be based in our advice offices in Willesden and Haringey[1] but there may be some options for flexible working (i.e. one or two days per week).

ABOUT BIAS

BIAS is a local charity which has supported England’s largest Irish community in Brent for over forty-five years. We deliver our support through our welfare advice drop-in service, our active ageing clubs and our Be-a-Friend volunteer scheme. We raise over £2 million in extra income for the most vulnerable every year and have over 3000 attendances at our club services. BIAS has exciting plans for further expansion in 2025 and has a range of medium- to long-term grant funding, including from Ireland’s Emigrant Support Programme.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply, please submit a CV and cover letter. Your cover letter should demonstrate how you meet the essential and desirable criteria for this role (detailed in the PDF job description), with supporting examples.

The deadline for applications is 6th June 2025 but we encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible as interviews may be carried out on a rolling basis.

[1] BIAS is currently running its Haringey advice services from the Hornsey Vale Community Centre, with plans to establish a permanent office in Haringey later in 2025.

JOB PURPOSE

Based within the global Fundraising team, the Programme Fundraising Manager will generate sustainable income and play a pivotal role in delivering fundraising strategies to support the mission and objectives of Lumos, including the 10-year ambition to be launched in November 2025.

Working with country programmes in Colombia, Kenya, Moldova and Ukraine, as well as the global system change programme, the postholder will manage a portfolio of donors and prospective donors, positioning Lumos to secure new and repeat funding from charitable trusts, foundations and institutions. The role will also provide advice and support to the wider Fundraising team, building team capacity and writing compelling proposals to engage High Net Worth Individuals (HNWI) and other funders in Lumos programmes.

We are looking for a skilled relationship-builder and strategic thinker who has strong writing skills and experience working with donors. The postholder will work closely with colleagues across Programmes, Communications, Operations, and Finance, and act as a trusted partner to senior leaders across the organisation. This is a fantastic opportunity for a proactive fundraiser to make a tangible impact on children’s lives globally.

KEY OBJECTIVES

Prospecting & Engagement

• Develop and manage a pipeline of short, medium and longer-term prospects for each programme area under the 10-year ambition through research, strategic positioning and targeted outreach
• Identify new funding opportunities and support programme teams to align donor interests with Lumos’ work, collaborating with colleagues to develop tailored approaches
• Project manage programme fundraising appeals (e.g. targeted Trust mailings) in coordination with the Programmes and Communications teams
• Stay informed of philanthropic trends and share donor insights across teams
• Represent Lumos in relevant networks and platforms to raise our profile and pursue funding opportunities.

Proposal Development

• Lead the development of high-quality, high-value proposals to secure new and repeat awards from charitable trusts, foundations, and institutional donors
• Work closely with Programme teams to shape and package funding propositions
• Draft compelling funding proposals and marketing materials as needed, including for HNWI
• Ensure proposals meet donor and internal requirements, in compliance with quality assurance, risk management, and sign-off processes
• Support the development of collaborative, efficient proposal development systems.

Awards Management

• Support senior leaders in managing key donor relationships through tactical advice, briefings, and pitch preparation
• Build and steward a portfolio of current and prospective donors, ensuring a high-quality engagement experience
• Work with internal teams to stay informed about funding gaps and strategic priorities
• Develop tools and guidance to support programme delivery teams in meeting donor requirements during implementation
• Contribute to organisation-wide funding management best practices and systems.

Reporting

· Coordinate timely, accurate and engaging donor reports that programme achievements and challenges in a strategic way, ensuring full compliance with donor rules and expectations

• Maintain up-to-date donor information, activity logs and opportunities in Salesforce
• Provide colleagues with donor insights to support planning, collaboration and engagement
• As required, produce internal reports on fundraising against income targets.

Other

• Build strong working relationships across all teams and levels of the organisation
• Actively contribute to team meetings, planning sessions and cross-team initiatives
• Stay informed about developments in child rights, child protection and care reform
• Support the delivery of strategic fundraising priorities

Occasional international travel may be required (1-2 trips per year) depending on programme priorities and donor needs.

The Programme Fundraising Manager currently has no line management responsibility; however, the team is expected to grow in the coming years and the role may expand to manage and build the capacity of 1-2 fundraisers.

MANDATORY SAFEGUARDING OBJECTIVES

Lumos is committed to ensuring the safety and protection of children, adults at risk and the wider communities in which we work. All staff and associates must:

· Carry out all duties with an awareness and understanding of the Safeguarding requirements within the area of responsibility.

· Ensure work complies with all safeguarding policies and procedures

· Ensure the that their behaviours and actions support the safeguarding of children, adults at risk and others and are in line with Lumos policies relating to conduct

Additionally, the Programme Fundraising Manager is expected to:

· Ensure the required standards relating to safeguarding best practices/protocols are effectively communicated, monitored and maintained within the area of responsibility

· Lead by example in respect to ensuring safeguarding principles and practices are appropriately applied

· Identify and escalate any gaps or improvements necessary for effective safeguarding in conjunction with the Senior Safeguarding Manager and Designated Safeguarding Lead for the area of responsibility

We are looking for an experienced and successful Trusts and Philanthropy Manager, who will play a key role in the delivery of Farm Africa’s ambitious fundraising strategy. You will have a proven track record of securing large grants and donations through researching and developing prospecting pipelines.

You will also be an excellent account manager with experience in building relationships with donors that result in long-term partnerships.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills are a must, as you will need to be able to present Farm Africa’s work persuasively and appropriately to diverse audiences.

You will be highly organised and able to juggle a varied and busy workload, working independently and as part of a close-knit team.

If you are interested in this role more information and details of how to apply can be found on the jobs page of our website. 

The deadline for applications is 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, 27th May, 2025. 

Malaria Consortium is recruiting for a Monitoring and Results Measurement Manager to join our team in the UK, Nigeria or Uganda. 

The key purpose of this role is to manage the reporting, visualisation, interpretation and use of project monitoring data through Malaria Consortium’s global Project and Results database (PReS), working with colleagues across the organisation to ensure they receive the correct training on the system, maintaining standards of data reporting and use, and analysing project data to monitor progress against organisational strategic targets. The role will work closely with Country and Regional Directors and Country Technical Coordinators to interpret and use data for monitoring and strategic decision-making purposes.

The successful candidate will have:

• Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Data analytics or field with strong focus on data management and use
• Demonstrable experience in programme monitoring and results measurement with ability to write log frames, translate log frames into project monitoring practice (i.e. through the development of tools and practice) and manage oversight processes
• Extensive experience of DHIS2 and/or other data management platforms
• Experience developing and maintaining data dashboards, particularly using PowerBI
• Experience engaging with software solution providers
• Experience developing capacity through training and/or mentoring

To apply for this position you will need to have the right to work in the country where you are applying. 

Malaria Consortium are not in a position to sponsor a work Visa for this post.