Senior corporate partnership manager jobs in bristol
THE JOB (IN A NUTSHELL)
An amazing opportunity to be part of a UK charity with a bold social purpose - helping young people and early careers professionals discover more in themselves than they ever thought possible.
We’re looking for a dynamic and motivated individual to grow and develop new long-term partnerships with employers across the UK, focusing on Apprentices, Graduates, and Future Leaders. You’ll be helping businesses invest in the next generation of talent by connecting them with Outward Bound’s experiential learning programmes that accelerate personal growth, resilience, teamwork, and leadership in early careers cohorts.
Your focus will be on building strong relationships, understanding workforce development needs, and positioning Outward Bound as the partner of choice for early talent development.
Occasional evening, weekend, and overnight work will be required as part of the role, including attending client visits, taster sessions, and visits to our Outward Bound Centres.
WHO WERE LOOKING FOR
You’ll be a creative, results-driven team player with a strong understanding of early careers development and how experiential learning supports the transition from education to work.
You’ll have a proven business development background and experience in selling or promoting professional development solutions, graduate or apprenticeship training, or corporate learning programmes.
You’ll thrive on networking and building relationships with HR, L&D, and talent development professionals, and you’ll be excited by the idea of helping organisations future-proof their workforce through impactful outdoor learning experiences. You are someone who perseveres, never accepting silence or a lack of response as the end of the conversation.
You’ll also have a passion for the outdoors and be aligned to Outward Bound’s values of courage, integrity, and belief in young people’s potential.
YOUR EXPERIENCE
- Excellent communications skills and the ability to build strong working relationships with internal and external professionals. A strong understanding of the apprenticeship and graduate development programmes, and talent pipelines.
- Highly organised with excellent attention to detail, able to manage multiple projects and maintain consistent follow-up.
- Confident in presenting to clients, with the ability to tailor messages to different audiences (HR, L&D, operational teams, senior leadership).
- Good negotiation and influencing skills.
- Experienced in LinkedIn / LinkedIn Sales Navigator for prospecting and building connections within early careers networks.
- Proficient in Microsoft systems and CRM tools.
- Knowledge of or interest in experiential learning, leadership development, and outdoor education is an advantage.
AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
- Secure mainly new and some key repeat business to meet personal, and team, quarterly and annual targets.
- Lead on developing new partnerships within key industry sectors for Apprentice, Graduate, and Emerging Leader programmes.
- Undertake client learning needs analysis to understand early career development goals and challenges.
- Produce compelling proposals that align Outward Bound programmes with organisational objectives.
- Represent Outward Bound at early careers events, conferences, and employer network sessions.
- Maintain accurate client records via our CRM system and ensure timely follow-up and reporting.
- Liaise with internal delivery and marketing teams to ensure client needs are met and opportunities are maximised.
- Drive new business through research, networking, referrals, and sector insights.
- Contribute ideas to help shape Outward Bound’s early careers strategy and offer to stay relevant in a fast-changing employment landscape.
Salary: £32,000 – £40,000, salary depending on experience
HOURS: 37.5 hours per week
REPORTING TO: Head of Early Careers Business Development
LOCATION: Home-based with extensive travel to centres and Head Office
Settling in period
There is a 3-month settling in period from contract start date.
The closing date is 21st November 2025 with first interviews taking place on 1st December 2025.
To inspire young people to realise their potential through learning and adventure in the outdoors.
JOB PROFILE
JOB TITLE: Lead Trusts & Grants Officer
RESPONSIBLE TO: Senior Trusts & Grants Manager
HOURS OF WORK: Full time 35 hours per week
LOCATION: Home working/ Hybrid
DURATION: Permanent
SALARY / GRADE: £32,330
KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
• Senior Trusts & Grants Manager
• Trusts & Grants Officer
• Director of Fundraising, Marketing & Communications
• Chief Operating Officer
• Senior Leadership & Service Managers
• Grant making trusts and foundations
• Major Donors
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
The Lead Trusts & Grants Officer is responsible for developing and delivering income from mid-value grant making funders, notably trusts and foundations. The role involves managing a dedicated pipeline of opportunities, writing and submitting compelling applications, and stewarding funder relationships. This position works closely with service teams to understand project needs and create accurate budgets and impactful funding proposals. This role will also provide direct line management to the Trusts & Grants Officer, supporting their professional development and ensuring the team's overall success in meeting fundraising targets.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Fundraising and Grants Management
• Pipeline Management: Lead on prospecting, developing and managing the mid-value trusts and grants pipeline, focusing on bids around £20,000 - £70,000, including multiyear grants, ensuring a consistent flow of opportunities to meet team income targets. Developing the skills and ability to manage higher value and more complex strategic bids.
• Application Writing: Develop and submit compelling, high-quality grant applications and proposals for mid-value funders, working closely with service teams, ensuring accurate budgets and income against Adoption UK’s strategic priorities.
• Stewardship: Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with a portfolio of new and existing mid-value funders, providing timely and impactful reports to secure renewed funding, and developing relationships with key external contacts through excellent communication.
• Reporting: Oversee the accurate tracking of all applications, reports, and communications using team tracking methods, and the CRM database, providing regular progress updates to the Senior Trusts & Grants Manager.
• Collaboration: Work closely with the Senior Trusts & Grants Manager, the Trusts & Grants Officer, and service teams, to align fundraising activities with the organisation’s strategic priorities and annual income targets.
• Undertake other duties and projects as directed by the Senior Trusts & Grants Manager and Director of Fundraising, Marketing and Communications.
Team Management and Development
• Line Management: Provide line management and support to the Trusts & Grants Officer, including regular one-to-ones, appraisals, and professional development.
• Training and Mentoring: Guide the Trusts & Grants Officer on best practices for researching, writing, budgets, and stewarding of small-value grants.
Personal specification
Knowledge and experience
• Track record of successfully securing individual grant awards typically ranging between £10,000 and £50,000. (E)
• Knowledge of fundraising sector with specialist knowledge of grant making trusts and foundations, or similar grant/bid-writing experience (E)
• Experience in writing persuasive proposal documents and bids (E)
• Experience in developing and implementing fundraising policies and process to deliver strategic goals (E)
• Experience in supporting service teams to deliver complex projects on time and to budget (E)
• Experience in successfully stewarding multiple stakeholders including grant managers and major donors (D)
Qualifications and Education
• Graduate level or equivalent significant professional experience in fundraising/bid
Skills and abilities
• Ability to make decisions within area of responsibility, based on defined frameworks, policies, and procedures and/or based on knowledge of regulations and best practice (E)
• Shows good professional judgement (E)
• Can successfully operate matrix management of complex projects at a national level (E)
• Delivers high quality work with minimal supervision and direction (E)
• Able to communicate clearly and engage with stakeholders at all levels (E)
• Is successful in securing positive external relationships with stakeholders and supporters (E)
• Demonstrates personal credibility (E)
• Demonstrates experience and ability in impact reporting (D)
• Ability to research the sector to identify the best prospects (D)
• Has the capacity to deal with complex issues and is good at problem solving (D)
• An exceptional administrator with excellent organisational and writing skills (E)
• Self-starter, used to working to deadlines and delivering against KPIs (D)
Accountability
• Shows previous experience of achievement of income targets (E)
• Shows previous experience of excellent funder or similar relationship stewardship (E)
• Able to contribute to the development of income growth strategy and strategic goals (D)
Behaviours
• Takes pride in Adoption UK and promotes its values and mission in all interactions with external stakeholders.
• Demonstrates commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion in all aspects of role at all times.
• Contributes to an open and honest culture
• Encourages challenge and creativity, transparency and consistency.
• Leads by example.
• Offers outstanding service to members.
• Promotes cross-functional team working, sharing skills and knowledge
• Communicates clearly, seeking clarity when unclear and valuing the opinion of others.
• Values the opinion of others. Treating colleagues and other stakeholders with respect.
• Takes pride in own development, committed to achieving high standards and agreed objectives.
Adoption UK is the leading charity for adopted and care experienced people and adoptive families.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Corporate Partnerships Development Manager FT £40,000 remote
Are you passionate about building meaningful partnerships that transform girls' lives? We're looking for a strategic and energetic Corporate Partnerships Development Manager to grow our corporate income at GFS. You'll develop existing and secure new long-term, values-aligned partnerships, lead on employee fundraising and challenge events, and shape our annual fundraising campaigns including International Day of the Girl and International Women's Day.
About Girls Friendly Society
Established in 1875, GFS is one of the oldest UK registered charities working to support girls and young women. We believe in challenging gender inequality by empowering girls and young women. We achieve this by providing groups and opportunities for girls and young women to build friendships, gain confidence, and learn that they are unstoppable. We deliver a programme of activities designed to develop socio-emotional skills such as confidence, self-esteem, emotional wellbeing, and resilience, and recruit and train women volunteers to run those activities in a space designed for girls and young women. We prioritise working in areas of disadvantage.
Why Join Us?
At GFS, we believe in creating a supportive and inclusive work environment where our team can thrive. As part of our organisation, you'll enjoy:
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Remote working with annual in-person opportunities to connect with colleagues 25 days annual leave (pro rata), plus bank holidays
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Long service leave after two years
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GFS Pension Scheme with 7.5% employer contribution
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We embrace flexible working and support our employees to work in ways that suit their individual circumstances and responsibilities.
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24-hour access to Employee Assistance Programme
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Season ticket loan
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Annual EDI Learning Days
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Study time and personal training budget to support your professional development
Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
GFS is committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those from marginalised communities including Black, Asian and minoritised ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ individuals, disabled people, and those from underrepresented groups.
As part of our commitment to equitable recruitment, we guarantee interviews for candidates from marginalised communities who meet the essential criteria for the role. We are also committed to making reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and in the workplace. If you require any adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure an accessible and inclusive process.
Key Dates
· Closing date: Noon, Tuesday 11th November 2025
· First Stage Interviews: Tuesday 25th &Thursday 27th November 2025
· Second Stage Interviews: Wednesday 10th December 2025
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Working within the Development and Outreach Department, (responsible for fundraising, marketing and communications) the Partnerships Team crafts and steward collaborations with companies and brands, in the UK and globally, to generate significant income, raise awareness of WDC brand and work and advocate for positive action.
The Partnerships manager:
- is responsible for developing and implementing a strategy, alongside the corporate engagement lead, to deliver an agreed annual income target, across charitable and trading activities and facilitate valuable in-kind support for WDC.
- is required to expertly research, develop, manage, and enhance relationships with new and existing partners across a diverse range of sectors.
- will be an adept communicator, capable of thinking on their feet, delivering inspiring pitches with authority and securing buy in from colleagues across WDC, and external stakeholders.
- will lead a varied and exciting area of fundraising, covering a diverse range of activities and opportunities which involves balancing the needs of WDC colleagues with external partners.
A world where every whale and dolphin is safe and free

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you a dynamic fundraising professional with a passion for protecting our rivers and waterways?
Environmental non-profit Planet Patrol is at a pivotal moment of growth and evolution. We’re now seeking a proactive, highly organised fundraising professional to help continue this growth. If you have a proven track record in strategic partnership creation, grant fundraising, and have a knack and thirst for hitting financial targets, ideally for environmental causes, we want to hear from you!
About Planet Patrol
Our vision is a world where all beings can enjoy our waterways, free from pollution. We are a global community dedicated to placing people-powered environmental data at the heart of decision-making. Through our unique anywhere, anytime, anybody approach to citizen science, we gather critical evidence of water and litter pollution to drive solutions that protect both environmental and human health. Our data and citizen science methods have been featured in academic journals (Stanton, et al., 2022) and media investigations (Channel 4 and ITV), enhancing public and scientific knowledge of litter pollution.
About the role
The Fundraising Lead (Corporate & Grants) will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of income generation for Planet Patrol, including the planning and delivery of our fundraising strategy; with a focus on corporates and grants. You will secure new partnerships and sponsorships, and develop high-value, multi-year commitments that align with both Planet Patrol’s priorities and our funders objectives. Whilst this role is fixed term, we hope to secure enough funding to make the role permanent.
About you
You must thrive in a start-up environment and have a can-do attitude to problem solving. You’ll be one of only a handful of employees and a team of excellent freelancers, so being a team player is a must! This is a great opportunity to really shape the organisation and our impact, so if you like having agency and being innovative, Planet Patrol would be a great fit.
Key Responsibilities
Fundraising & Relationship Building
- Meet and exceed the annual new funding target of £300k, whilst maintaining existing funding agreements.
- Secure sponsorship for at least three organisational priorities worth a minimum of £50k each.
- Write and submit innovative, engaging and impactful funding applications.
- Prospect new supporters and build long-term, high-value relationships.
- Quickly and efficiently respond to calls for proposals, maximising all opportunities..
- Work with colleagues across Planet Patrol to develop and deliver bespoke opportunities aligned with funder priorities.
- Host cultivation events and support other team members in engaging prospective sponsors.
- Ensure due diligence in line with Planet Patrol’s ethics and due diligence policies.
Strategic
- Lead on the development and delivery of Planet Patrol’s fundraising strategy, setting income targets and KPIs with the Director.
- Work closely with the Head of Programmes and Campaigns to develop exciting, innovative and impactful funding propositions.
- Contribute to the wider Organisational strategy and annual Business Plan.
- Keep abreast of sector developments and funding opportunities to ensure plans are timely and effective.
Account Management
- Maximise our existing portfolio of corporate supporters, ensuring timely delivery of benefits, publicity and events.
- Oversee reporting to funders, sponsors and partners, demonstrating impact and value.
- Manage budgets within the fundraising portfolio and contribute to organisational efficiency and effectiveness.
Marketing & Communications
- Create compelling and innovative partnership opportunities for corporate supporters.
- Collaborate with colleagues to deliver sponsorship benefits and ensure accurate representation of sponsors across Planet Patrol platforms.
- Coordinate sponsor advertising and communications, with support from colleagues.
- Positively represent Planet Patrol at events and conferences.
Role requirements:
- A minimum three years working in a fast-paced, start-up environment.
- A demonstrated ability in securing funding worth five-and-six figures.
- Experience working remotely and making impactful relationships online.
- Be able to communicate effectively with senior corporate leaders.
- Experience in providing excellent stakeholder engagement, ideally through an integrated CRM.
- A natural networker and innovator, you’ll always be spotting opportunities.
- Excellent general IT skills and knowledge of new platforms to enable efficiency (Trello, Slack, HubSpot, Xero).
- Passionate about the environment and the importance of data.
- A commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion.
- Legal right to work in the UK without visa sponsorship.
- A clean, full driving license is preferred.
What we offer
Planet Patrol values collaboration, innovation, and a healthy work-life balance. That’s why we’re proud to be a 4-day week employer. We offer a flexible, remote working environment, paired with regular opportunities to connect as a team. We’re a vibrant, mission-driven non-profit that supports professional growth, alongside wellbeing. We offer a generous annual leave package, your birthdays off and encourage you to get out into nature whenever possible.
Application details
If you believe in the work we’re doing and think you could add something to it then we would love to hear from you. Please note that we are unable to process incomplete applications.
Applications close midnight Wednesday 26 November.
First stage interviews will be held virtually on Monday 01 December.
Second stage interviews will be held in person on Tuesday 09 December.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
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Volunteers are at the heart of our mission
In 2024, our incredible network of 800 volunteers supported over 73,000 young people through Insight Talks, Skills Workshops, and Networking Events, showing them what's possible for their futures and building the skills and connections they need to get there.
Our dedicated Programme Team provides personalised support and feedback to every volunteer, ensuring they're equipped to make a real difference in young people's lives. This tailored approach has been key to our growth and impact – and means every volunteer feels genuinely valued.
We're a fast-growing charity working to reach every 14-19-year-old across the UK. Thanks to generous funding from partners including Google .org and the Moondance Foundation, we’re now excited to appoint our first Volunteer Manager – a pivotal role in scaling our volunteer base and deepening its impact.
The Volunteer Manager will lead efforts to further grow and diversify our volunteer base, ensuring consistent quality across sessions and fostering a vibrant, connected volunteer community. They will work closely with colleagues across England and Wales, with ambitious targets around attraction and retention.
Key priorities will include:
- Developing strategic partnerships alongside me and our Partnerships Manager
- Understanding the diverse backgrounds and career journeys of our volunteers
- Owning the volunteer experience from first contact onwards and training colleagues to deliver best practice support, ensuring volunteers feel well-prepared, informed about their impact, and inspired to stay involved
As this is a brand-new role, there’s plenty of scope to shape and innovate. It’s a fantastic opportunity for someone with excellent communication skills and a passion for volunteering.
Our team works remotely across England and Wales, with regular in-person meet-ups. We set high standards, support one another, and share a deep commitment to driving positive change. If this sounds like the kind of environment you’d enjoy, we’d love to hear from you.
Sue Maskrey
Chief Executive
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Title: Head of Corporate Partnerships
Reporting To: Director of Fundraising & Communication
Manages: Corporate Partnerships Managers x 3, New Business Officer x1, Team expected to grow in line with fundraised income increase
Location: Remote (Occasional travel to Leicester office & other UK locations as necessary)
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £48,000 PA
Hours: Full time (36 hours per week).
About Home-Start UK
Home-Start is a federated charity consisting of a central national office – Home-Start UK - and over 170 geographically dispersed local Home-Start organisations, all working together under the same identity.
We recognise that being a parent has never been easy. Every Home-Start volunteer is trained to work alongside parents to overcome the challenges they are facing. We work with parents to build on their strengths and give them the support that they tell us they need. We offer no judgement – just compassionate, confidential help and expert support. This peer-to-peer support is key to the difference Home-Start makes and often our volunteers have lived experience of the challenges their families are facing themselves.
About The Role
This role will lead the Corporate Partnerships team at Home-Start UK and drive the development and implementation of a fundraising strategy that builds on a recent period of significant growth. With projected corporate income of £2.5 million in 2025/26, the successful candidate will focus on generating sustainable, high-return income. They will ensure excellent supporter-focused account management for existing partners, while also identifying and securing new partnerships to build a strong pipeline for long-term income.
Ultimately, this work will enable Home-Start UK to support more families with young children through challenging times.
If it sounds like your type of challenge, we would be delighted to hear from you.
The people at Home-Start are its most important resource. Home-Start UK has been accredited with Investors in People since March 2005, which recognises the commitment we give to developing our staff.
Benefits of working for Home-Start
- Flexible working
- Family friendly policy
- PayCare health cash plan
- Enhanced employer contribution pension
- Learning and development
- DAS Employee Assistance
The closing date for applications is 14th November 2025 at 4pm.
First interviews will take place virtually on week commencing 24th November 2025.
Second interviews will take place in-person at our Leicester office on week commencing 1st December 2025.
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
Home-Start UK is committed to Equality of Opportunity and Diversity. We wish to encourage applications from all parts of the community irrespective of gender, race, colour, age, sexual orientation or disability.
No agencies please.
About us
Genetic Alliance UK is the national charity working to improve the lives of the 3.5 million people in the UK affected by genetic, rare and undiagnosed conditions. We are an alliance of over 220 charities and support groups, uniting patient voices to campaign for timely diagnosis, better care, and improved access to treatments.
We host Rare Disease UK (the national campaign for implementation of the UK Rare Diseases Framework) and SWAN UK (the only dedicated support network for families of children with undiagnosed genetic conditions) and we run the annual Rare Disease Day campaign.
About the role
This is a creative and purpose-driven role at the heart of our charity’s communications. As Senior Communications Officer, you’ll help us tell powerful stories, share our impact, and build connections with our members, supporters and partners.
You’ll lead on producing engaging digital content, managing our social media and newsletters, and keeping our website fresh and accessible. You’ll also support light-touch fundraising campaigns, helping us grow our income and supporter base.
This is an ideal role for someone who enjoys combining creativity with strategy, you’ll use your writing, design and digital skills to make our work visible and compelling, while ensuring the voices of those living with rare conditions remain at the centre of everything we do.
You’ll work closely with the Head of Membership and Communications and our new Director of Engagement and Impact, contributing ideas that strengthen how we engage all our audiences.
About you
We’re looking for someone who is:
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A strong communicator with at least two years’ experience in a communications role.
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Skilled in producing visual and written content for websites, social media and newsletters.
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Confident using digital tools (e.g. Canva, Adobe suite, Wordpress/Drupal).
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Organised, creative, and comfortable working both independently and collaboratively.
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Motivated by making a difference for people affected by genetic, rare and undiagnosed conditions.
Experience in the health, social care or charity sector would be an advantage, but curiosity and empathy matter just as much as direct experience.
What we offer
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Generous pension (5% employer, 3% employee)
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25 days annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays
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Full office closure over Christmas and New Year
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Flexible, home-based working with supportive team culture
Location: Home-based (UK) – occasional travel required
Salary: £29,705 (pro rata £23,764 for 0.8 FTE)
Contract: Permanent, 28 hours per week (0.8 FTE)
Closing date: 27 November 2025
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We’re excited to recruit our first Major Donors and Partnerships Coordinator to lead on securing and managing key relationships with corporate partners and major donors. This is a brilliant opportunity for someone with proven experience in corporate fundraising and major donor engagement to help shape CLAPA’s high value fundraising strategy from the ground up. If you're passionate about building meaningful partnerships and making a lasting impact, we’d love to hear from you.
You will play an active part in shaping and delivering corporate fundraising campaigns and stewardship activities, with a good level of ownership balanced by the support of an experienced income generation team.
As Major Donors and Partnerships Coordinator, you will contribute significantly to diversifying and sustaining CLAPA’s income. With an ambitious Income Generation Strategy in place, this is a timely opportunity to help strengthen CLAPA’s profile in corporate fundraising and partnerships. Building and maintaining strong, long-term relationships with donors and partners will be a core part of your role.
Working in a small and collaborative income generation team, you will need to be organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. This position offers a supportive environment where you can grow your skills while making a meaningful contribution.
The Link to apply is listed in the attached Recruitment Pack or can be accessed via the Redirect to recruiter button.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The role
We are seeking a passionate, creative, and proactive Corporate and Community Fundraiser to help to grow vital income streams and support our mission to improve the lives of unpaid carers across Bath and North East Somerset.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in our small, dedicated team building meaningful relationships with individuals, community groups, and local businesses to raise funds and awareness for our life changing work. You will have the freedom to innovate, try new approaches and create fundraising initiatives that inspire our community
You will develop and deliver community and corporate fundraising initiatives that inspire people to support our charity, ensuring we can continue to be there for the thousands of unpaid carers who rely on us every year.
About you
You will be a confident and engaging communicator who enjoys building impactful relationships with a wide range of people, both in person and online. With a friendly and approachable manner, you can inspire and motivate supporters, whether they are individuals, community groups or corporate partners. You are creative, self-motivated and well organised, able to take initiative and manage multiple projects and deadlines. With a positive and proactive attitude, you thrive on developing and delivering fundraising ideas that make a real impact, and you can adapt your approach to suit different audiences and situations.
You will have a good understanding of the importance of excellent supporter care and take pride in providing a professional and memorable experience to everyone you engage with. You are comfortable representing the charity at events and meetings, sometimes outside of normal office hours, and are committed to upholding our values in everything you do. Above all, you are passionate about the work of The Carers’ Centre and motivated by the opportunity to help improve the lives of unpaid carers in our community.
About us
The Carers’ Centre is a local independent charity with a big vision! We want to live in a community where unpaid carers are fully recognised, valued, and supported. By joining The Carers’ Centre, you are joining a team dedicated to helping families across Bath and North East Somerset when they need us most.
We provide trusted information, advice, and support to unpaid carers of all ages, enabling them to maintain or improve their health and wellbeing, stay in control of their caring role, and get connected with others in a similar situation to them. In addition, we work with the wider community to improve recognition and support for unpaid carers.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children/young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants are subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check and at least two independent references.
Why join us?
· Our small but passionate team thrives on collaboration, open communication, and celebrating impact together. We’re all in this to make the world a little better.
· We want our employees to have more control over their work/life balance, that’s why we offer flexible start and finish times, as well as the ability to enjoy our beautiful riverside office which comes with free parking, and to work from the comfort of your home.
· With work/life balance in mind and the many caring roles we know people can experience, we make sure our policies work for families.
· As a small but powerful local charity, we embrace digital innovation. You’ll have access to a large suite of digital tools to support you to make the biggest impact in your role.
· As well as all this, you will receive a 5% pension contribution, generous sickness pay, 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and discounts through an employee discount scheme. In addition, you will also get an additional day of leave each year, for 5 years.
Key responsibilities
Fundraising & Income Generation
· Develop and deliver engaging fundraising campaigns and activities for community groups, individuals, and businesses to support our shared mission
· Build strong, sustainable relationships with local supporters, volunteers, and corporate partners to grow income and awareness
· Lead on stewarding existing supporters and proactively seeking out new ones through networking and outreach
· Create and manage a calendar of fundraising events and opportunities that engage and inspire participation from all parts of our community
· Promote and support third-party fundraising events, providing advice, materials, and encouragement to maximise their success
Community Engagement
· Be a warm and visible ambassador for The Carers Centre, representing our values at local events, community spaces with empathy and enthusiasm.
· Support the development of volunteer fundraising networks and champions
· Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure carers’ voices are at the heart of messaging and initiatives
Corporate Partnerships
Research, approach, build and sustain meaningful relationships with local businesses and corporate supporters , fostering shared value of community support, compassion, and social responsibility. to secure donations, sponsorships, employee fundraising, and volunteering opportunities
· Prepare compelling partnership proposals, impact reports, and presentations tailored to potential and existing partners
Communications & Administration
· Work closely with the Marketing & Communications team to promote fundraising campaigns through digital, print, and social media channels
· Maintain accurate supporter records and track income and engagement using our CRM system
· Ensure all fundraising activity is compliant with GDPR, fundraising regulations, and reflects The Carers’ Centre’s values
General
Ensure that you;
· Uphold and embed our values and behavioural competencies in your work
· Deliver against the agreed workplan.
· Adhere to the Carers’ Charter.
· Work within The Carers’ Centre’s policy framework.
· Ensure that you adopt good practice within the Carers Trust network.
· Take responsibility for ensuring communications are in line with GDPR and The Fundraising Regulator guidelines.
· Encourage carers to provide feedback on The Carers’ Centre services and to become actively involved in shaping future delivery.
· Work with the Carbon Champion, the Senior Leadership Team and small working group of colleagues to look for ways to reduce carbon footprint across the organisation, make cost savings on energy usage and achieve targets throughout the Carbon Footprint project
· Support the Carbon Champion by implementing environmentally friendly practices to help reduce our carbon footprint.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are recruiting for a Philanthropy Manager to manage a portfolio of dedicated major donors who contribute significant funding to the charity, developing and implementing inspiring supporter journeys that encourage repeated/ increased support. The postholder will work within a committed and supportive team environment, working collaboratively to raise awareness of the charity’s services, initiating and building mutually beneficial and sustainable relationships to ensure long-term support.
About Life:
Life is a UK charity for vulnerable women and families facing unexpected pregnancy or pregnancy loss. Life’s aim is to provide housing, care and support to vulnerable pregnant women (typically aged 16-25) who are in crisis situations, such as those facing homelessness (or at risk of), escaping abuse or other traumatic circumstances. We offer supported housing, a helpline and counselling service, and other practical and emotional support. Our services are inclusive; non-judgemental; and client-centred.
Our Values:
All our work is underpinned by the following universal human values:
- Humanity – All people are special and equal.
- Solidarity – We’re with you and for you.
- Community – We’re better together.
- Charity – Doing good for one another.
- Common good – Building a better world.
About You
Reporting to the Head of Fundraising, the postholder will work closely with the Individual Giving Manager and other fundraising team members to identify major donor prospects, ensuring thorough research and engagement to cultivate relationships and solicit major gifts. The role will also involve interacting with senior church contacts such as Archbishops and diocesan representatives who have a history of support, so whilst the charity is non-religious and non-political, sensitivity within this jurisdiction will be required.
Information about the role:
For further information, please see the attached job description.
Salary: £36,000 – £40,000 FTE
Hours: 21 hours per week over 3 days
Location: Home-Based with frequent travel to supporter locations and occasional travel to Head Office (Leamington Spa)
Please note that this vacancy may close earlier than the advertised closing date if a suitable candidate is found.
Benefits:
At Life we are passionate about providing our employees with a supportive and engaging environment. As well as ongoing development and training, we offer our:
- Generous holiday allowance, starting at 25 days per year, plus 8 Bank Holidays (pro rata for part time hours)
- Birthday Leave (applicable after 1 years service)
- Extra annual leave for long term service
- Company Pension Scheme
- Signed member of the Menopause Workplace Pledge
Safeguarding and Equality:
Life is committed to protecting all staff, volunteers and service users from harm of any kind. Life expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct.
We are committed to ensuring diversity and equality within our organisation by encouraging applications from all backgrounds.
All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks. Life takes its obligation to protect the rights of children and vulnerable people very seriously; therefore, the successful candidate for this post will be also subject to extensive background checking, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS) which is paid for by the Charity.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Treasury and Cash Manager | 12-months | £500 - £600 per day (Inside IR35) | UK - Remote
For a large, complex international organisation which operates in more than 80 currencies with over 80 banking partners in 100+ countries, we're recruiting an Interim Cash, Risk and Treasury Manager. Reporting to the Corporate Treasurer, this role will implement all aspects of corporate treasury policy, processes, controls, analysis and investment strategies including cash management, financing and investment activities, risk management, and loss prevention. The interim Treasury Manager will build relationships with banks and will identify ways to improve in-country banking and repatriation of cash, including liquidity, cash forecasting, and debt management.
Main Duties:
- Manage the banking platforms and processes including the European zero balancing cash pool
- Optimise cash-flow and improve cash flow forecasting across the business, optimising investment income and work in partnership with Shared Services, and Country Finance teams
- Support the identification and releasing of trapped cash overseas, working with in-country colleagues and the Tax and Status team as well as Financial Control
- Manage the Foreign Currency liquidity requirements
- Support the development and implementation of Treasury Management Policy and controls
- Support the development and implementation of long-term investment strategy aiming to optimise deposit interest income
- Develop partnerships with banks and financial institutions to ensure all banking arrangements are fit for purpose
- Lead and support change in treasury activities and provide business units with advice on commercial matters
Person Specification:
- Qualified or part-qualified ACA, CIMA, ACCA or ACT
- Strong experience of treasury management
- Experience of assessing and managing business-related financial risks including FX, interest rates and counterparty risk management
- Management of FX exposures and strong understanding of money market instruments
- Strong experience of dealing platforms, ISDA and loan documentation
- Experience of working with different regions on merchant services and payment provider issues
- Strong experience of cash activities including security and monitoring cash investments
- TMS experience and use of 360T is desirable
- Shared Services Operations experience
- SAP experience
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As an employer, we are committed to ensuring the representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps, we can take to ensure that your recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable.
Join Us as Development Manager (Philanthropy & Fundraising) – Make a Real Difference!
Are you a visionary fundraiser ready to shape the future of a local charity? The Carers’ Centre is looking for a Development Manager to lead our philanthropy and fundraising efforts, helping unpaid carers across Bath & North-East Somerset thrive.
In this exciting role, you’ll:
- Identify and grow new income streams while strengthening existing supporter relationships.
- Lead a dynamic fundraising team, driving donor retention and engagement.
- Craft compelling campaigns that inspire and make a real impact.
About you:
You are a collaborative leader, and a skilled communicator. With proven experience in philanthropy and income generation, you know how to turn opportunities into results. You thrive on building meaningful relationships and creating strategies that ensure long-term financial sustainability.
Why join us:
At The Carers’ Centre, flexibility and work-life balance matter—we know life doesn’t stop when you’re making a difference. We’re a passionate, team-oriented organisation where collaboration comes first and there’s truly no “I” in our team. Together, we provide vital support to unpaid carers, helping them maintain wellbeing, stay connected, and feel valued in their communities.
If you’re ready to lead fundraising that truly transforms lives, in a supportive and flexible environment, we want to hear from you!
Key duties and responsibilities
Main responsibilities
In line with our income generation strategy:
· Lead on the strategic planning and implementation of income generation activities to help build sustainability of The Carers’ Centre and its services for 19,600 unpaid carers across Bath and North East Somerset.
· Develop and implement a stewardship programme for donors and funders building support and securing new income for The Carers’ Centre.
· Work collaboratively with colleagues to help deliver The Carers’ Centre vision for carers.
Income generation
· Design and deliver a diverse income generation plan to support philanthropy and fundraising in line with The Carers’ Centre Strategic Plan.
· Co-produce annual philanthropy and fundraising targets and take the lead responsibility to instigate and co-ordinate the activity that will achieve them.
· Build long-lasting relationships with key local philanthropists, donors, and funders.
· Work proactively with colleagues to research, identify and scope a portfolio of compelling projects and proposals that will appeal to donors and funders.
· Work closely with communication colleagues to develop appropriate communications campaigns and activities for different supporter groups.
· Contribute towards the charity’s communications and marketing strategy ensuring fundraising is embedded.
· Develop, maintain, and implement relevant policies and procedures in line with our growth plans.
Line management
· Provide effective line management and support to direct reports to help them maximise their potential and effectiveness.
· Ensure line reports consider their own health and wellbeing.
General
· Uphold and embed our values and behavioural competencies.
Ensure you and your reports:
· Uphold and embed our values and behavioural competencies in your work
· Deliver against the agreed workplan.
· Adhere to the Carers’ Charter.
· Work within The Carers’ Centre’s policy framework.
· Ensure that you adopt good practice within the Carers Trust network.
· Take responsibility for ensuring communications are in line with GDPR and The Fundraising Regulator guidelines.
· Encourage carers to provide feedback on The Carers’ Centre services and to become actively involved in shaping future delivery.
· Work with the Carbon Champion, the Senior Leadership Team and small working group of colleagues to look for ways to reduce carbon footprint across the organisation, make cost savings on energy usage and achieve targets throughout the Carbon Footprint project
· Support the Carbon Champion by implementing environmentally friendly practices to help reduce our carbon footprint.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are delighted to be partnering with STEM Learning to find their next Head of Fundraising.
Fundraising has developed rapidly for the organisation in recent years, with investment, board-level commitment and a growing team driving success. With strong foundations in place and a portfolio of high-value partnerships across corporate, trust, foundation, and major donor income, they are now poised to scale their strategic influence and deepen their impact.
Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer and leading a five-strong team, the Head of Fundraising will shape and deliver the long-term fundraising strategy, strengthen the organisation's positioning as a trusted, high-impact partner, and drive sustainable, multi-year income growth that enables transformational change.
As Head of Fundraising, you will:
- Lead the development and delivery of a high-level fundraising strategy, securing multi-year six-figure+ partnerships across corporates, trusts, foundations, major donors and HNWIs
- Manage, develop and inspire a team of 5 direct reports (responsibility for 7), fostering a proactive, collaborative and high-performing culture
- Engage senior stakeholders including the CEO, Chair, Trustees and senior partners to unlock networks and open opportunities
- Represent the organisation at senior-level networking events, conferences and sector forums, influencing decision-makers and strengthening brand positioning
Essential skills and experience:
- A strategic, senior-level fundraiser with a proven track record delivering six-figure, multi-year partnerships from corporates. Experience across trusts, foundations, and/or major donors highly desirable
- A proactive new business mindset, with eagerness to meet with donors and attend events
- Strategic leadership experience, with proven ability to motivate and develop fundraising teams
- An experienced relationship-builder who has used confidence and gravitas to engage CEOs, trustees, C-suite leaders and high-net-worth individuals — and successfuly make compelling asks
STEM Learning offer a sector-leading employee benefits package, which includes 30 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays and up to 15% employer pension contributions.
This is a mostly home-based role, with travel to N.England and London for office time and meetings. There are travel-cost reimbursements available - please discuss.
Detailed briefing notes and full support with CV and cover letter will be provided for suitable applicants.
Please ensure that your CV aligns with the person spec above, or add notes to cover letter option.
Candidates meeting the essential criteria will be invited to an initial briefing and screening call. Full support will be provided with formal application, including cover letter writing.
QuarterFive and our clients know fundraising could better reflect the diverse backgrounds and experiences of the people the charity sector supports. We encourage individuals with relevant skills and experience to apply for roles regardless of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief.
Expert recruitment for fundraisers and charities.
About us
We’re Breast Cancer Now, the research and support charity. We’re the place to turn to for anything and everything to do with breast cancer. However, you’re experiencing breast cancer, we’re here.
The brightest minds in breast cancer research are here. Making life-saving research happen in labs across the UK and Ireland. Support services, trustworthy breast cancer information and specialist nurses are here. Ready to support you whenever you need it. Dedicated campaigners are here. Fighting for the best possible treatment, services, and care for anyone affected by breast cancer.
About the role
Do you live in Birmingham, Coventry, or the surrounding area, have excellent local knowledge and the enthusiasm to build a fundraising patch?
We’re launching a brand-new role focused on developing and nurturing meaningful relationships with new supporters. If you love connecting with people and want to make a difference for people affected by breast cancer, we’d love to hear from you.
Initially offered as an 18-month contract (with the potential to become permanent), this position will play a key part in an exciting pilot programme designed to grow long-term income through a new, locally based relationship fundraising team.
The successful candidate will have the chance to work on a large-scale project supporting and growing Asda Tickled Pink, our award-winning partnership with Asda and CoppaFeel! which has already raised over £100 million. You’ll work directly with passionate colleagues across Asda stores in your region – driving new fundraising initiatives, inspiring communities, and celebrating the incredible generosity of supporters.
This is your chance to build powerful local connections with new supporters – individuals, clubs and societies, and local businesses – and help develop a thriving network of people that share our mission.
About you
With good community fundraising experience, you bring enthusiasm, strong communication skills and a genuine interest in people and relationship building.
You’re proactive, organised, and adaptable with a positive approach to trying new things. A natural collaborator, you have a flexible approach to your work and thrive in a busy environment.
You’re confident in approaching new contacts and are experienced in developing new relationships from scratch which have delivered income in both the short and long term. Your approach to supporter stewardship is best in class and you've proven that you can take the initiative to make ideas happen.
Alongside these skills and your previous experience, you have the passion that will help grow engagement and income in your region.
Job description and benefits
Please download the job description and our attractive benefits package.
Primary location of role
This is a remote role, and the candidate will need to be based in Birmingham, Coventry, or the surrounding areas. Regular travel will be required to meet supporters and visit Asda stores in your region, as well as occasional travel to our London or Sheffield offices.
When applying
We hope you choose to apply for this role. To support your application, you’ll be asked to submit your anonymised CV. Please refer to the essential criteria on the person specification and clearly provide as much information as you can with examples, to demonstrate how and where you meet the criteria. If you’ve any immediate questions, please contact the Breast Cancer Now recruitment team.
Our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion
We’re committed to promoting equity, valuing diversity, and creating an inclusive environment – for everyone who works for us, works with us, supports us and who we support.
Closing date 9am Monday 10 November 2025
Interview date Tuesday 18 and Wednesday 19 November 2025
We reserve the right to close this advert early. Therefore, to avoid disappointment please submit your application as soon as possible if you’re interested in this opportunity.


