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Do you want to support people with mental health issues in a moment of crisis?

Are you calm, non-judgemental and able to work effectively with people experiencing distress?

If you can embody our values of Hope, Courage, Togetherness, and Responsiveness, and want to help others build resilience and manage their wellbeing, we’d love to hear from you.

Job title: Mental Health Administrator – Complex Needs and Community Services
Reference number: 314
Salary: £25,233 per annum FTE (£20,186 per annum actual for 30 hrs p/wk)
Contracted hours: 30 hours per week
Reports to: Director of Complex Needs and Community
Contract length: Permanent
Working base: One of 7 Herts Mind Network Wellbeing Centres closest to home.

We have a vacancy for a Mental Health Support Administrator to join our team.

About Us

For over 50 years, we have supported the people of Hertfordshire with their mental health. We offer a range of Community Support services which provide advice, information, onward referral and holistic outreach support to people who are experiencing mental ill-health or who need help with their mental wellbeing. Our high quality services are flexible and we help people to resolve real-life difficulties and to improve their own independence, quality of life and wellbeing. Each year, we help 15,000 people experiencing mental ill health.

We are a local Mind, affiliated to national Mind, the leading mental health charity in England and Wales. This means that we are an independent charity responsible for raising our own funds through contracts, grants and fundraising.

About our Complex Needs & Community Services

Hertfordshire Mind Network’s (HMN) Complex Needs and Community Services have rapidly expanded. The services portfolio includes, The Community Support Services, The Domestic Abuse Service, Bounce Back, Complex Needs Housing Service, Flourish (for refugees and asylum seekers), Primary Care Network Service, Peer Support, Wellbeing Services and our newest services at The Sadie Centre. The services provide one to one outreach and community-based support for people across Hertfordshire as an alternative to statutory pathways. As an integral member of our diverse team, you will work closely with staff supporting services with administrative needs.

About You and the Role

The Mental Health Administrator will be a key member of the Complex Needs and Community services, providing effective administrative support to the team, ensuring accurate and effective policies, communication and procedures are in place.

Key responsibilities

• To support the Complex Needs and Community teams to process referrals and make 72-hour initial referral phone calls
• To be the first point of contact for HMN callers via telephone, email and in person – providing high quality service to every person
• To undertake responsibility for admin duties for the Complex Needs and Community teams, including the processing of mail, responding to internal/external e-mails, word processing, entering accurate statistics, sending out reminders, staff training audits, record keeping audits, diary management and letter writing.
• To work in line with standardised administrative systems across HMN
• To work with the Team Leader for Peer Mentoring for groups to manage admin inboxes, send out meeting place invites and coordinate Peer Mentoring services
• To support with monitoring and evaluating services
• To check and process invoices
• To support the team with recruitment admin and staff induction
• To provide sickness/annual leave cover for our wellbeing centre admin teams, answering the main switchboard to answer enquiries
• To support the Director of Complex Needs and Community and the wider Senior Leadership Team as required with administrative tasks
• To support the teams as appropriate with client casework

We offer:

• Annual leave entitlement of 25 days per year pro rata, rising in increments to a max. of 29 days after 5 years employment (plus 8 days Bank Holidays)
• An additional day of leave each year for your birthday following completion of probation period.
• Ongoing training relevant to your role.
• An Employee Assistance Programme.
• Eligibility for blue light card.
• Health cover (after 6 months employment) – compensation payment for Optical, Dental, Chiropody and Therapy Treatments.

Being able to drive and having access to your own vehicle (or equivalent) is essential for this role.

Closing date for receipt of applications is Friday 5th December 2025 at 5pm.
Interviews to be held on a rolling basis.
Please note we may close the advert early if sufficient applications are received.

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.

We welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates, irrespective of gender, disability, marital or parental status, racial, ethnic or social origin, colour, religion, belief, or sexual orientation. In addition, during the various stages of recruitment, specific measures can be taken to ensure equal opportunities for candidates with disabilities or special needs.

Hertfordshire Mind Network is committed to the Disability Confident and Mindful Employer charters. We actively recruit staff who have a lived experience of mental ill health. Our inclusive approach recognises the unique skills, knowledge, and perspectives that lived experience brings to our team.

No agencies please.

Hearing Dogs for Deaf People – Senior Trusts and Foundations Manager
Location: Hearing Dogs Head Office, Saunderton near High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, with very flexible hybrid working.
Salary: £55,000 per annum.
Contract: Permanent, full-time hours. 

Hearing Dogs for Deaf People, whose mission is to see a time when no deaf person feels alone, is seeking a Senior Trusts and Foundations Manager to develop and secure six and seven figure, multi-year grants from trusts, foundations and other institutional grant funders, e.g. the National Lottery.

Hearing Dogs for Deaf People has been creating life-changing partnerships between hearing dogs and deaf recipients since 1982. As well as acting as an ear to their partners and alerting them to sounds, the charity’s clever and expertly trained dogs help deaf people to live life with confidence and independence, whilst providing love, companionship and emotional support.

Following on from a strategic review, the charity is now building a new Income Generation Directorate, to enable them to transform many more lives across the UK. This role will be critical to help Hearing Dogs reach their goals to diversify income, grow their philanthropy programme and increase engagement and impact.

Reporting to the Head of Trusts and Foundations, this role will work as part of a small but high department to deliver objectives and income targets. The role will deputise for the Head of Trusts and Foundations as required and support in the development of the strategy for the department, working across the organisation with colleagues, senior staff, trustees and external trusts and foundation contacts. A key focus of the role will be making bids and writing applications to maximise financial support from charitable trusts and foundations in a team which has a target of £1.15m in 2025-26, growing to £2.1m by 2029-30.

The ideal candidates will have a substantial background in Trusts and Foundation fundraising within the charity sector and experience of delivering excellent stewardship with external stakeholders. You will have experience of large scale and complex (£ six/seven figure) bid writing for specific projects over multiple years. Excellent and persuasive writing skills and a sharp eye for details will be essential alongside strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills. You will be approachable, with a  ‘hands-on’ approach and a flexible ‘can do’ proactive attitude and, importantly, you will have a commitment to understand the needs of Deaf People and a commitment to our values and  culture.

This is an exciting opportunity to help Hearing Dogs shape and build a high-impact Trust and Foundations function at a moment of huge growth for the charity, with the flexibility of hybrid working remotely and spending time at Hearing Dogs’ stunning base head office near High Wycombe, with friendly and passionate staff and their four-legged friends.

If you want to lead the pack and help deaf people live well with hearing loss Please download our Candidate Pack for further information [PDF], which includes details on how to apply.

Closing date: Wednesday 3rd December, 9.00 am. 

Suffolk Wildlife Trust is Suffolk’s nature charity. We’re working for a Wilder Suffolk where nature is thriving and abundant, and where people and wildlife can thrive together. To help us grow our impact in this critical decade for nature, we’re looking for a Senior Business Partnerships Officer to join our Philanthropy and Engagement team.

This role will lead on managing and growing a portfolio of corporate partners, as well as developing new business relationships that generate vital income for wildlife across the county. You will build strong, long-term partnerships with businesses of all sizes, providing excellent account management, thoughtful stewardship and clear, compelling communication about the difference their support makes. You will be responsible for securing new partnerships, sponsorships and corporate donations, working to agreed targets and using your networking and negotiation skills to open doors and close opportunities.

You will work closely with our Partnerships Manager and colleagues across Communications and Finance to develop engaging opportunities for business support, such as membership and sponsorship packages, Wild Work and wellbeing days, events and campaigns. You will also support community fundraising activity, helping local groups, organisations and individuals to raise funds and awareness for Suffolk’s wildlife. In everything you do, you will champion the Trust’s values and ensure partners receive a professional, positive and inspiring experience.

We are looking for someone with experience in corporate partnerships, business development or fundraising, who is confident building relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, including at senior level. You will be a strong communicator with excellent written and verbal skills, comfortable presenting to external audiences, preparing proposals and reporting on impact. You will be organised, proactive and data-literate, able to manage a busy workload, maintain accurate records and work effectively with Microsoft 365 and CRM systems.

A full UK driving licence, access to a vehicle and flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends are essential. In return, you’ll join a friendly, committed team and play a key role in helping businesses invest in nature, support their communities and secure a wilder, more resilient future for Suffolk.

The role is a 12-month fixed-term position working three days a week (to be discussed at interview). Our standard working hours are 9:00am to 5:00pm. Please note there may be some evening and weekend working (time of in lieu). The starting salary will be up to £18,750.00 per annum (FTE £31,250.00).

To apply for this opportunity, please submit an application via our website by 9:00am on Thursday 04 December 2025. The application process will include uploading a CV and optional cover letter.

The interviews are planned for Tuesday 09 December 2025 at our Head Office Brooke House in Ashbocking. Please indicate on the application your availability for interview (between 9:30am and 4:00pm).

Annual leave entitlement starts at 33 days per annum (including Bank Holidays, FTE), increasing annually to 38 days plus employees receive an extra day off for their birthday. We offer a 9% employer pension contribution with no employee contribution required, free 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme, free life insurance from day one of employment, free access to a private GP and discounts at high street retailers. Staff can also enjoy a 10% discount in our visitor centre cafes, including retail.

Suffolk Wildlife Trust is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone is welcome. As a conservation charity, we recognise the importance of diversity in both nature and our workforce of staff and volunteers. We strive to ensure that everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute to our vision of “A Wilder Suffolk where nature is thriving and abundant because everyone is doing more to help”.

About Friends of Palestinian Universities

Friends of Palestinian Universities builds UK and international academic solidarity, partnership, and exchange with Palestinian higher education institutions facing systematic attack. 

We work to support the resilience of Palestinian scholars and students, strengthen international cooperation, and uphold the principles of freedom, equity, and justice for the future of education in Palestine.

Position Overview

The Senior Programme Officer will support the planning, implementation, and evaluation of Friends of Palestinian Universities’ advocacy and awareness, and building UK-Palestine higher education links programmes. This role involves working closely with the director, wider team, and partners, managing projects, and ensuring the effective delivery of initiatives aimed at mobilising support for Palestinian universities and raising awareness about the challenges faced by Palestinian students and educators.

The role requires excellent coordination, communication, and partnership-building skills, including supporting structured engagement with Palestinian higher education representatives through regular convening, briefings, and follow-up.

Key responsibilities

1. Building UK–Palestinian Academic Links

• Support the development and implementation of Friends of Palestinian Universities’ annual building links plan in line with programme and organisational goals.

• Support the design and delivery of partnerships and collaborative projects with Palestinian universities, including research, fellowships, and exchange initiatives.

• Liaise with partners in Palestine and the UK to map opportunities for meaningful and equitable cooperation.

• Create and maintain an accessible and up to date database of UK, Palestinian and international networks. 

• Contribute to organising Friends of Palestinian Universities’ annual conference.

2. Advocacy & Awareness-Raising

• Support the development and implementation of Friends of Palestinian Universities’ annual advocacy & awareness plan in line with programme and organisational goals.

• Research and prepare public-facing resources (e.g. briefings, reports, speaker events) for academic, policy, and civil society audiences.

• Build relationships with UK-based higher education networks, staff unions, academic departments, and student societies.

• Contribute to organising Friends of Palestinian Universities’ Education, Occupation & Liberation programme of events.

• Support the Director and Palestinian partner representatives with research and briefings as necessary for public facing engagements. 

3. Monitoring & Evaluation

• Work to achieve KPIs agreed in the annual work plan.

• Work with the Director to plan and evaluate programme strategy and delivery.

• Monitor programme impact and contribute to reporting for donors, Trustees, and partners.

• Produce quarterly reports on programme activities and outcomes for the Director and Board of Trustees.

4. Representation & Convening

• Represent Friends of Palestinian Universities in coalitions, conferences, and sector forums as appropriate and with the agreement of the Director.

• Facilitate spaces for Palestinian scholars, students, and advocates to share knowledge and shape agendas in line with their collective priorities.

5. General Support and Team Contribution

• Actively support and promote Friends of Palestinian Universities’ mission and values.

• Work as a part of a team and contribute to collective staff wellbeing. Adapt to the flexible working of a small organisation.

• Collaborate closely with the Friends of Palestinian Universities team on shared projects and organisational priorities.

• Follow Friends of Palestinian Universities’ policies and processes.

• Undertake administrative tasks as necessary for the effective implementation of the role. 

Skills & Qualifications

Essential

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, International Development, Social Sciences, or a related field.

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in programme management or related field, preferably within the non-profit or education sector.

• Strong understanding of the contemporary social and political reality for Palestinians, awareness about the educational context in Palestine and the challenges faced by Palestinian students and educators.

• Demonstrated ability to coordinate collective initiatives with multiple partner institutions and maintain structured, professional communication with partners.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.

• Strong organisational and administrative skills.

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to sustain and develop effective professional relationships.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other relevant software.

• Right to work in the UK.

• Fluency in Arabic.

Desirable

• Master’s degree in a relevant field

• Experience working with international partners and stakeholders.

• Experience convening working groups, committees, or multi-institutional collaborations.

Application Instructions

Interested candidates should submit the following:
1. A cover letter outlining their qualifications and motivation for applying.
2. A current CV.
3. Contact information for two professional references.

Unfortunately, Friends of Palestinian Universities is unable to sponsor work visas. Candidates should be able to attend the office in London at least one day a week.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview.

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Are you an experienced professional with a passion for philanthropy and high-net-worth client management? Harris Hill are delighted to be working with a fantastic charity to recruit for the Senior Relationship Manager in order to manage a diverse portfolio of High-Net-Worth donors and Collective Fund accounts, overseeing the administration of their charitable giving.

You’ll apply your compliance and grant making expertise to support impactful philanthropy while working alongside a talented, entrepreneurial team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to influence wider organisational initiatives and grow your career in a fast paced, mission driven environment.

As a Senior Relationship Manager you will:

• Manage complex Donor Advised Fund and Collective Fund clients with a strong focus on client service.
• Handle financial administration, including bookkeeping, reconciliation, and payments.
• Ensure all activities comply with UK charity law and regulatory standards.
• Liaise effectively with clients, intermediaries, and third party providers.
• Support process improvements, team development, and external communications.
• Represent the organisation at events and networking opportunities.

 

To be successful, you must have experience:

• Significant experience in grant making and compliance within the charity sector.
• Proven track record in relationship management, ideally with HNW/UHNW clients.
• Exceptional communication and client stewardship skills.
• Strong organisational abilities and attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and comfortable handling sensitive data.
• Proactive, solution oriented, and able to thrive in a fast moving environment.

Salary: Starting salary £40,000+ bonus

Contract type:Full-time, permanent

Location- London, hybrid working

Closing date: On rolling basis

Interview: TBC

Recruitment process: Cv and Supporting Statement to

If this sounds like you, then please do get in touch ASAP!

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.

Contract:Permanent, full time (40 hours p/week on a rolling rota) 

Salary:£59,850 - £68,229 per annum

Location:Grimsby animal hospital, DN32 7SH 

Closing date:Sunday 7th December 2025 

Interview date:15th and 16th December 2025 

Are you a Senior Veterinary Surgeon looking for a change of pace? Or maybe you are a Veterinary Surgeon and are looking for the opportunity to develop your management and leadership skills?

More about the role

Blue Cross hospitals provide veterinary treatment for animals belonging to those people whose financial circumstances do not allow them to afford private veterinary care. Our Grimsby Hospital provides a high-quality working environment with extensive onsite facilities with dedicated theatre space including a dental suite with dental x-ray, a lovely Mindray Vetus 50 ultrasound, and endoscopy. We are a busy hospital providing 24/7 care, 365 days a year, providing all emergency care in house.  

You’ll help lead and support our veterinary team through recruitment, regular 1:1s and performance reviews. As a Senior Vet, you’ll keep an eye on team capacity, help manage diaries so everyone’s time is used well and be a steady, supportive presence during times of change.

Your role will include participation in our weekend rota with time worked compensated with lieu. We have a dedicated Night Vet team so there are no planned night duties. 

You’ll be joining a warm, collaborative team that values your ideas and input. We’ll support you with the flexibility you need for a healthy work–life balance, along with plenty of opportunities to learn, grow and thrive.
 

For Veterinary Surgeons joining us at our Grimsby Animal Hospital, we offer a one-off £2,500 Recruitment & Retention Allowance, £1,250 included in the first, monthly salary payment and £1,250 on successful completion of probation.

About you

We’d love to find someone who’s proactive, positive and easy to talk to. Strong organisational skills, friendly communication and the ability to balance multiple priorities while staying calm are all important qualities in our ideal Senior Veterinary Surgeon.

Knowledge, skills, and experience:

• Veterinary Degree and Member of Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons  
• Significant experience in small animal practice  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English  
• The ability to demonstrate, understand and apply our Blue Cross values

Although not essential, it would be great if you also had:

• Previous experience in managing people and performance  
• Experience of veterinary practice administration  

Blue Cross benefits

Our people are the most important part of delivering our purpose. If it were not for their amazing efforts and commitment, we would not be able to make the difference that we do today.  

In return, Blue Cross wants to ensure we provide you with the best working environment we can. We want you to be happy working for us and will do everything we can to make sure you are.  

Our generous benefits package includes: 

• Full time equivalent of 38 days holiday rising to 43 with service (including Bank Holidays)  
• Programmes for physical and mental wellbeing support  
• Free access to GP via MetLife- 24/7 GP services, private prescriptions and more for you and your family   
• Health cash plan  
• Unlimited access to an employee assistance programme  
• Pension scheme with enhanced employer contribution   
• Professional fees paid with Continuing Professional Development and personal development support.  
• Life assurance   
• 20% discount on Pet Plan pet insurance   
• Enhanced family friendly policies   
• Recognition scheme   
• Annual volunteer days  
• Charity worker discounts across a variety of retailers 

To read more about the benefits Blue Cross has to offer, please visit the 'why work for us' page on our website.

This Community Foundation are an exceptional group of people who believe that strong, connected communities can transform lives. Their mission is to build thriving communities through effective philanthropy, tackling urgent issues including unaffordable essentials, poor health, loneliness, fear, and lack of opportunity. By nurturing a network of local philanthropists, businesses and public sector partners, they empower small charities and community groups to deliver real, lasting impact. To support their growing donor community, the Foundation is now looking to appoint a Senior Philanthropy Adviser, and Prospectus is delighted to lead the search.

Senior Philanthropy Adviser

Full time, 35 hours per week (part time/flexible hours considered)

Permanent

Hybrid (2 days in Oxford office / home working / on the road)

£40,000 FTE

The Senior Philanthropy Adviser will play a central role in stewarding the Foundation's expanding portfolio of donor-advised funds, working closely with high-net-worth individuals, families, corporates and long-term philanthropic partners. This newly created role is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives on building meaningful relationships, offering exceptional donor care, and helping funders connect with the local causes that matter most to them.

The postholder will manage and deepen relationships with fundholders, ensuring high-quality account management, timely reporting, and warm and effective engagement that inspires continued and increasing support. They will work closely with donors to understand their philanthropic motivations and match them with impactful community organisations. Alongside donor relations, the Senior Philanthropy Adviser will be responsible for coordinating donor-advised grantmaking in partnership with the Foundation's Grants Team. There will also be potential to line manage in this role.

We are looking for a personable individual who enjoys meeting different types of people, listens with curiosity, and builds trust through excellent communication and relationship-management skills. You will bring strong administration, organisational ability and CRM experience, with the confidence to juggle competing priorities in a small, friendly and collaborative team. While experience in donor stewardship or grantmaking is desirable it is not essential.

To Apply:

At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity. If you have any disability and require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the process then please contact Femke Vorstman at Prospectus.

If you feel you meet some of the criteria but not all, we really hope you'll enquire and learn more. Prospectus can advise and support on each part of the role and hopefully your application, so we look forward to hearing from you.

In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will arrange for a meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.

Are you looking for an events role where your creativity and organisation can make a real difference?

If you’re passionate about creating memorable experiences and building meaningful relationships, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

A national charity is seeking a Senior Events Coordinator to join its friendly and passionate team. You’ll play a key role in delivering engaging, high-quality events that build lasting supporter relationships.

Salary: £30,000
Location: Remote, with travel across the UK
Contract: Permanent, Full-time, 9am–5pm, Monday to Friday

The Role
You’ll support the Events Team Manager in planning and delivering a busy calendar of events across the UK. From concept to completion, you’ll take ownership of logistics, marketing, and supporter engagement, ensuring every event runs smoothly and leaves a lasting impression. You’ll also work closely with regional committees, suppliers, and sponsors, building strong relationships and ensuring that every event aligns with the charity’s goals and values.

About You

You’ll be an experienced events professional with strong organisational skills, creative flair, and the ability to juggle multiple projects.

You’ll bring:

• Experience coordinating successful in-person and virtual events
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• A proactive, adaptable approach with great attention to detail
• A genuine passion for events that make a difference

This role offers variety, autonomy, and the chance to contribute to meaningful work within a supportive, collaborative environment.

Applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis – early applications are encouraged.

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

Bring the ocean’s story to life

At the Marine Conservation Society, we’re working for a cleaner, better-protected, healthier ocean.  To achieve this, we are required to build and sustain strong, high-value and long-term partnerships that align with our strategic mission and goals.

We’re looking for a confident and ambitious Senior Corporate Development Manager to lead the cultivation and stewardship of high-value, strategic relationships with corporate funders.  This is a pivotal role focused on new business acquisition, driving forward our corporate fundraising strategy and unlocking transformational income to support marine conservation. 

You will play a key role in growing our current corporate income of £1millon, with a strong emphasis on securing multi-year partnerships and cultivating opportunities for future growth.  If you’re a strategic thinker with a proven track record in securing six and seven-figure corporate gifts, and you thrive in a fast-paced, purpose-driven environment, we’d love to hear from you.

What you’ll do

Lead on the development and delivery of a new business strategy to secure long-term, high-value corporate partnerships. 

Identify and research prospective partners, develop tailored proposals, and lead pitch presentations. 

Line manage and mentor the Corporate Partnerships Officer, supporting their professional development and performance. 

Collaborate closely with Corporate Partnership Managers to ensure seamless transition from account acquisition to stewardship. 

Represent the organisation externally, building relationships with senior stakeholders across sectors. 

Monitor and report on new business pipeline, KPIs, and income targets.

Why join us?

• You'll be part of a passionate, friendly and forward-thinking team.
• Your work will directly help obtain the required corporate funding to achieve our overall aims and objectives.
• We’re flexible, inclusive and committed to learning and growing together.
• We believe in evidence, action and people-powered change.

We’ve also got other ways to value your contribution:

• Annual leave starting at 25 days a year, plus Bank Holidays, and increasing with service (we also close between Christmas and New Year as extra time off)
• 8% employer contributions to our stakeholder pension scheme
• Sick pay at full-pay for 8 weeks, then 8 weeks at half-pay (after probation ends)
• Great work life balance through flexible and in many cases, remote working
• Support for your health and wellbeing with a programme of activities plus an employee assistance programme for you and the people who live with you
• A paid day for you to volunteer to support another charity of your choice

Do you have excellent interpersonal skill, are well organised and able to manage a busy workload?

We are looking for a team player with iniative to join our Fundraising team.

Duties include:

Delivering a portfolio of creative and inspiring initiatives that place the supporter at the heart of every interaction.

Maximise retention and long-term value of the supporter base through effective stewardship and data-driven engagement.

Support delivery of Individual Giving KPIs and income targets in line with strategic objectives.

Monitor and report on income and expenditure across campaigns, ensuring alignment with agreed budgets.

Develop and implement innovative methods for acquiring new supporters and reactivating lapsed donors.

Lead on integrated campaign planning, including direct mail, and communication.

Design and deliver outstanding stewardship plans, including personalised communications and impact updates.

Develop effective welcome and thanking programs to enhance supporter experience

Represent Individual Giving at events and external initiatives such as Hospice Care Week and Dying Matters Week.

Driving Licence essential

This Community Foundation are an exceptional group of people who believe that strong, connected communities can transform lives. Their mission is to build thriving communities through effective philanthropy, tackling urgent issues including unaffordable essentials, poor health, loneliness, fear, and lack of opportunity. By nurturing a network of local philanthropists, businesses and public sector partners, they empower small charities and community groups to deliver real, lasting impact. To support their growing donor community, the Foundation is now looking to appoint a Senior Philanthropy Advisor, and Prospectus is delighted to lead the search.

Senior Philanthropy Advisor

Full time, 35 hours per week (part time/flexible hours considered)

Permanent

Hybrid (2 days in Oxford office / home working / on the road)

£40,000 FTE

The Senior Philanthropy Advisor will play a central role in stewarding the Foundation's expanding portfolio of donor-advised funds, working closely with high-net-worth individuals, families, corporates and long-term philanthropic partners. This newly created role is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives on building meaningful relationships, offering exceptional donor care, and helping funders connect with the local causes that matter most to them.

The postholder will manage and deepen relationships with fundholders, ensuring high-quality account management, timely reporting, and warm and effective engagement that inspires continued and increasing support. They will work closely with donors to understand their philanthropic motivations and match them with impactful community organisations. Alongside donor relations, the Senior Philanthropy Advisor will be responsible for coordinating donor-advised grantmaking in partnership with the Foundation's Grants Team. There will also be potential to line manage in this role.

We are looking for a personable individual who enjoys meeting different types of people, listens with curiosity, and builds trust through excellent communication and relationship-management skills. You will bring strong administration, organisational ability and CRM experience, with the confidence to juggle competing priorities in a small, friendly and collaborative team. While experience in donor stewardship or grantmaking is desirable it is not essential.

To Apply:

At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity. If you have any disability and require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the process then please contact Femke Vorstman at Prospectus.

If you feel you meet some of the criteria but not all, we really hope you'll enquire and learn more. Prospectus can advise and support on each part of the role and hopefully your application, so we look forward to hearing from you.

In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will arrange for a meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.

At Naomi House & Jacksplace, every partnership helps us bring comfort, expert care and joy to seriously ill children and young adults aged 0-35 years old.  #we support around 600 families each year to access our extensive hospice services, from play therapy, to respite support, to end of life care - but we know more families and young adults need us.

We're on an amibitious journey to Reach More and Do More - and we're looking for a dynamic Senior Fundraiser (Corporate Partnerships) to help lead the way.

This is not just another fundraising role. It's a chance to join us at a time we are shaping the future of corporate giving at the hospices - inspiring businesses to make a real difference, while ensuring every existing partner feels valued, engaged and proud to stand beside us.

As a key member of our passionate fundraising team, you'll co-lead our corporate partnerships strategy - driving both the growth of new, high-value relationships and the nurturing of long-term, transformational partnerships.

You'll blend strategic thinking with hands -on relationship management, working across Hampshire & the IOW, Wilsthire, Dorset, Surrey, Berkshire and West Sussex. From developing innovative proposals to creating inspiring engagement plans, you'll bring creativity, professionalism, and purpose to everything you do.

Our Corporate Partners are varied; they range in size, sector, income and location, but they have one joint thing in common, raising money to help our hospices. You will work with varied stakeholders, from CEO's to Office Administrators, meeting partners face to face to inspire income generation activities and to increase the impact of the partnership.

Yor goal: to maximise corporate income through exceptional stewardship, compelling storytelling, and a shared belief in the power of partnership.

Why join us?

At Naomi House & Jacksplace, you'll find more than a job - you'll find a purpose.  You'll join a supportive, ambitious team that believes in the power of compassion and collaboration.  Every conversation you have, every partnership you nuture, and every pound you raise will help us reach more families and do more life-enhancing work.

Key Responsibilities:   

• To co-lead our corporate partnerships strategy — driving both the growth of new, high-value and transformational relationships and the nurturing of long term, and local partnership.
• To blend strategic thinking with hands-on relationship management, working across Hampshire & the IOW, Wiltshire, Dorset, Surrey, Berkshire and West Sussex. 
• Developing innovative proposals to creating inspiring engagement plans, bringing creativity, professionalism, and purpose to everything you do.
• Working with varied stakeholders, from CEOs to Office Administrators, meeting partners face to face to inspire income generation activities and to increase the impact of the partnership.
• To maximise corporate income through exceptional stewardship, compelling storytelling, and a shared belief in the power of partnership.
• Inspire and grow corporate partnerships — expertly manage and deepen existing relationships while identifying and securing exciting new opportunities.
• To deliver excellent stewardship — ensuring every partner feels recognised, connected, and motivated to increase their impact.
• Lead creative pitches and proposals — develop sponsorship packages and partnership concepts that align with our mission and deliver measurable results.
• Drive strategic new business — network, prospect, and engage with purpose to bring in high-value, long-term supporters.
• Champion collaboration — work with fundraising, events, marketing, and supporter services to ensure every partnership shines and every supporter journey is seamless.
• Monitor and celebrate success — build out reports on progress, measure outcomes, and share achievements that demonstrate the difference we’re making together.

Skills, Experience and Benefits:

• Proven success in corporate, major donor or partnerships fundraising (2+ years preferred) or proven transferable relationship management.
• Exceptional communication skills — confident presenting, pitching, and writing with impact.
• A creative, proactive mindset — always spotting new opportunities and turning ideas into action.
• Experience managing four to five-figure partnerships with skill and care.
• You will be enthusiastic about the power of data, utilising data capture on our CRM to move analytical and data driven decisions to make the most of each new opportunity
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• A desire to work as part of the wider fundraising team to reach ambitious targets.
• The ability to balance strategy and delivery — building for the long-term while achieving immediate and daily results.
• A full driving licence and willingness to travel across the region, working some weekend and evening hours to cover events and key partner’s meetings.
• Membership of the Chartered Institute of Fundraising is desirable.

Salary circa £30,000 p.a. depending on experience.
 
Comprehensive benefits package which includes flexible working options, 28-days holiday, group pension scheme, life assurance, HSF Health cash plan, blue light discount and opportunities for professional development and growth and working in a supportive and collaborative work environment.

Successful applicants will be required to apply for an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly Criminal Records Bureau) and asked to provide satisfactory references covering the last 5 years.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.
 
Naomi House & Jacksplace are an Equal Opportunities employer and committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and strive to support candidates with additional needs during the interview process. If you require any accommodations or adjustments, please let us know, and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible recruitment experience.
 
We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the advertised date once sufficient suitable applications have been received.

Once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications, so please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. 

We are seeking a prayerful and spiritually mature priest to serve as Senior Chaplain to the Bishop of Peterborough. This is a varied and rewarding role, supporting the bishop in her ministry across churches, chaplaincies, schools, and communities. The successful candidate will be theologically able, liturgically sensitive, administratively efficient, and committed to promoting the vision of the diocese.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the bishop in liturgical, missional, and pastoral areas.
• Draft correspondence and respond to emails on behalf of the bishop.
• Represent the bishop at events, meetings, and task groups.
• Maintain and update bishop's guidelines; advise clergy on queries.
• Support health, military, schools, and prison chaplains.
• Prepare briefing papers for the House and College of Bishops and General Synod.
• Build and maintain networks across civic, commercial, and educational sectors.
• Provide pastoral care for clergy and lay leaders.
• Oversee the administration of licences and legal documents.
• Act as a safeguarding liaison and participate in core groups as required.

The post holder is required to have the following to be successful in the role:

• Demonstrates a deep and secure faith with a strong pattern of prayer.
• Has excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Is liturgically skilled and honours the breadth of traditions in the diocese.
• Offers effective pastoral care with tact, diplomacy, and confidentiality.
• Possesses strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Understands Canon Law and Church of England processes.
• Shows good judgment and discernment in pastoral and disciplinary contexts.
• Has a positive, pragmatic approach to problem-solving.
• Enjoys variety and sees this role as a calling to support the mission of the diocese.

Your Salary

• A salary of £34,069 per annum.
• Clergy already in the Church of England Funded Pensions Scheme (CEFPS) will have the option of either remaining in this scheme or joining the PB14 scheme. In addition to the employer age-related contribution (between 8-15% of salary), the employer also matches the employee contributions in whole percentages up to 3%. Employees enrolled into PB14 will be automatically enrolled to contribute 3% of their pensionable salary. The employee can choose to increase or decrease their contribution at any time

The Head of Policy and Advocacy will lead the strategic development and delivery of MCF’s policy, advocacy and research agenda.Join the UK’s leading network for Muslim-led charities, strengthening the capacity, voice and impact of nearly 300 organisations.

Job role: Head of Policy and Advocacy

Employer: Muslim Charities Forum

Salary:£42,000 – 45,000 per annum

Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week (4 days office-based, 1 day hybrid/remote)

Position: Fixed Term Contract, 3 years.

Location: London SE1.Nearest stations Waterloo, Lambeth North

Closing date for applications:16th December 2025, 5.00pm or until a suitable candidate is identified.

About Muslim Charities Forum (MCF) 

Muslim Charities Forum (MCF) is the UK’s leading network for Muslim-led charities, strengthening the capacity, voice and impact of nearly 300 organisations. Guided by our pillars of Support, Connect and Represent, we champion excellence, transparency and social justice through resources, capacity-building, research and advocacy. 

We work to tackle structural and funding barriers, influence government, policymakers and the wider sector, and build a more sustainable, equitable Muslim-led charitable landscape. Through strategic partnerships and collaborations, we drive systemic change and amplify the contributions of Muslim-led organisations across society. 

Role Purpose 

The Head of Policy and Advocacy will lead the strategic development and delivery of MCF’s policy, advocacy and research agenda. The role involves shaping long-term strategy, building a robust evidence base, influencing government and policymakers, and representing MCF at senior levels across the charity, public and political sectors. 

The postholder will engage proactively with central and local government, devolved authorities, and regional mayors, ensuring that the voices and experiences of Muslim-led organisations are represented in policy development and decision-making. 

They will work collaboratively with MCF’s Communications, Partnerships, and Systemic Change and Sector Capacity teams to ensure a coordinated and strategic approach that delivers sustainable, long-term impact. 

Key Responsibilities 

1. Strategy and Leadership 

• Develop and deliver the next three-year Policy and Advocacy Strategy aligned with MCF’s organisational objectives. 

• Provide strategic advice to the CEO, Senior Leadership Team, and Board on policy opportunities and risks. 

• Lead and develop the Policy and Advocacy team, fostering a high-performing, inclusive and collaborative culture. 

2. Policy, Research and Insight 

• Monitor and analyse UK policy and regulatory developments affecting Muslim-led civil society. 

• Oversee research, consultations and data-driven insight to inform MCF’s policy positions. 

• Produce high-quality policy outputs, including reports, consultation responses and position statements. 

3. Influencing and Stakeholder Engagement 

• Lead MCF’s engagement with central government, local authorities, devolved administrations and regional mayors, as well as regulators and sector networks. 

• Build and maintain strategic relationships with ministers, parliamentarians, senior officials, think tanks and sector leaders. 

• Coordinate MCF’s public affairs activity, including roundtables, Select Committee and APPG engagement, and representation at high-level external forums. 

• Strengthen MCF’s profile as a credible and influential voice for Muslim-led civil society across all tiers of government and the voluntary sector. 

4. Sector Capacity and Member Support 

• Engage MCF’s members and Muslim-led organisations in collective policy development and advocacy. 

• Design and deliver tools, training and resources to build members’ influencing capacity. 

• Identify and advocate for structural solutions to sector-wide challenges, including funding inequality, regulatory barriers and intersectional disadvantage. 

5. Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting 

• Develop and implement frameworks to assess the effectiveness and impact of MCF’s policy and advocacy work. 

• Provide regular progress reports to the CEO. 

• Ensure compliance with charity law, lobbying and regulatory requirements. 

Person Specification 

Essential Criteria 

• Significant experience (5+ years) in senior policy, advocacy or influencing roles within the UK charity or voluntary sector. 

• Demonstrable success influencing government at national, local or devolved levels, achieving measurable policy or funding change. 

• Strong understanding of the UK charity policy, funding and regulatory environment. 

• Knowledge of the UK Muslim-led and/or faith-based civil society landscape. 

• Experience amplifying marginalised voices and embedding lived experience into policy and advocacy work. 

• Proven ability to lead teams and deliver organisational strategy. 

• Excellent analytical, written and verbal communication skills, with strong political acumen. 

• Commitment to social justice, equity and strengthening Muslim-led civil society. 

Desirable Criteria 

• Experience working with Muslim-led, faith-based or minority-led organisations. 

• Understanding of intersectionality and its impact on underrepresented communities. 

• Experience of research collaboration with academic institutions or think tanks. 

• Proven track record in building partnerships for policy or advocacy initiatives. 

Values and Behaviours 

• Strategic and forward-thinking leadership. 

• Collaborative and inclusive approach to diverse stakeholders. 

• Resilience and adaptability in complex, fast-changing environments. 

• Integrity and credibility in representing MCF and the wider sector. 

• Strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. 

• Excellent communication skills, particularly in amplifying underrepresented voices. 

Additional Information 

This is a senior leadership position. Occasional evening or parliamentary activities may be required, along with UK-wide travel. 

What We Offer 

• The opportunity to lead impactful change within one of the UK’s most dynamic faith-based networks. 

• A collaborative, inclusive, and supportive working environment. 

• Opportunities for professional growth, leadership, and innovation. 

Application Information 

To apply, please send a CV (no more than 2 pages) and a covering letter (max 1,000 words) explaining how you meet the essential criteria and your motivation and suitability for the post.

We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are particularly keen to hear from candidates with lived experience of marginalisation and an understanding of Islamic ethos.  

We reserve the right to withdraw this role once a suitable candidate is identified. 

If you have not heard from us concerning your application within 6 weeks, please assume your application has been unsuccessful. 

Interviews: Initial online short interview (stage 1), face-to-face in-office interview (stage 2). 

No agencies.

UK residents only.Sponsorship is not possible for this post. References will be taken up prior to appointment including relevant ID checks.