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Team:Philanthropy & Partnerships
Location:Remotely in the UK with some travel for meetings and events
Work pattern:35 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Salary:Up to £42,182.64 per annum
Contract:Permanent
Due to internal promotion we are hiring a Senior Mid Value Officer.
We are the UK’s largest cat welfare charity. All over the country, our passionate employees, volunteers and supporters are using their kindness and expertise to make life better for millions of cats and the people who care for them. Will you join us and make a better life for cats?
Responsibilities of our Senior Mid Value Officer:
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This role will manage the development of the Cats Protection Mid Value Programme and associated mid value product. The successful candidate will oversee the implementation of stewardship strategies for the conversion, retention and growth of mid value donors and build a pipeline for major giving to increase sustainable net income for Cats Protection.
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The team manages a significant portfolio and has ambitious growth targets, and this role will play a key part in growing the number and overall value of supporters.
About the Philanthropy & Partnerships team:
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Philanthropy and Partnerships are a dedicated and motivated team who all believe strongly in our mission and values. We have ambitious growth plans with a large focus on growing and diversifying our pipeline
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We have a team of 21
What we’re looking for in our Senior Mid Value Officer
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Significant experience in related fundraising role(s), such as mid value, major donor, individual giving or direct marketing. Where primary experience is in one area, hands on experience and good understanding in the other is required.
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Demonstrable experience of developing strong long-term relationships with supporters & stakeholders
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Experience of implementing supporter segmentation processes for database marketing purposes
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Proven track record of achieving income against agreed financial targets as well as other KPIs
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Experience of developing and managing donor engagement and cultivation plans and strategies
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Extensive proven experience of producing high quality and compelling appeals, proposals, reports and correspondence to inspire generous support
What we can offer you:
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A generous pension salary exchange scheme
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range of health benefits including health insure on completion of probation
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26 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 31 with length of service
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Salary Finance, which empowers you to take control of your financial wellbeing
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and much more, which you can learn about
Interested? Here’s how to apply:
Application closing date:3rd September 2026
Virtual interview date:15th & 16th September 2026
Final stage virtual interview: 23rd September 2026
Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. Please note, applications received after the closing date may not be responded to.
If successful, your recruitment journey will include:
1. Anonymised application form
2. Virtual interview via Microsoft Teams
3. Final stage informal discussion
Please note, the process may change slightly dependent on application numbers. We will inform you of any relevant changes.
Please email [email protected] if you require any adjustments to be made for you to complete your application or to participate in the recruitment journey.
Making a better life for cats, because life is better with cats
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We are entering a period of unprecedented opportunity. Advances in treatment, increasing recognition of the condition, and growing awareness of healthcare inequalities provide a unique chance to strengthen our impact and expand our reach across the UK. Our ambition is bold: to engage and support at least 50% of the UK myasthenia community as members within the next five years, creating a movement that is representative, influential and impossible to ignore.
The successful candidate will lead the development of a thriving national community of people affected by myasthenia, ensuring that individuals and families feel connected, represented and empowered. They will transform community insight into meaningful campaigns, influence policy and healthcare decision-making, and position myaware as the authoritative voice for everyone affected by the condition.
Success in this role will be measured not only by influence and campaigning outcomes, but by the growth, engagement and mobilisation of our community. The Director will play a central role in delivering our ambition to reach, engage and retain 50% of the UK's myasthenia population as members and active supporters within five years, creating a change-maker movement that is representative of our goals.
Key Responsibilities
Community Growth and Engagement
- Contribute towards the development and delivery of a comprehensive membership growth strategy aimed at engaging at least 50% of the UK myasthenia community within five years.
- Build a deep understanding of the patient journey and identify opportunities to connect with people from diagnosis onwards.
- Lead the development of services, programmes and engagement approaches that increase membership recruitment, retention and participation.
- Ensure that people affected by myasthenia are at the heart of all organisational decisions, campaigns and strategic priorities.
- Create pathways for members, volunteers, supporters and ambassadors to actively contribute to myaware's work.
- Use data, insight and market intelligence to measure community reach, identify underserved groups and drive continuous improvement.
Campaigning, Policy and Influence
- Develop and implement a national campaigning and influencing strategy focused on awareness, equity of care, access to treatment and service improvement.
- Position myaware as a leading voice within healthcare, policy and rare disease discussions across the UK.
- Build strategic relationships with parliamentarians, government departments, NHS organisations, Integrated Care Boards, NICE, clinicians, researchers, industry partners and allied charities.
- Lead public affairs activity, including consultation responses, parliamentary engagement, policy briefings and stakeholder events.
- Ensure lived experience evidence informs policy development, healthcare decision-making and treatment access discussions.
Organisational Leadership
- Serve as a member of the Senior Leadership Team and contribute to organisational strategy and performance.
- Foster a culture of innovation, inclusion, collaboration and measurable impact.
- Work closely with fundraising, communications, partnerships, and service delivery colleagues to maximise organisational reach and effectiveness.
Awareness and Public Engagement
- Increase awareness and understanding of myasthenia among healthcare professionals, policymakers, media and the public.
- Lead initiatives that strengthen myaware's visibility, reputation and influence.
- Support the development of compelling campaigns, media activity and storytelling that inspire engagement and drive action.
- To be the spokesperson for myaware.
What Success Looks Like
Within five years, the postholder will have:
- Led significant growth in membership, progressing towards engaging at least 50% of the UK's myasthenia community.
- Increased participation in surveys, campaigns, events, volunteering and lived-experience activities.
- Established myaware as the recognised national voice for people affected by myasthenia.
- Secured meaningful influence in policy, healthcare and treatment access discussions.
- Generated evidence of improvements in awareness, service delivery, treatment access and patient representation.
- Built a highly engaged and empowered community capable of driving change at local, national and system levels.
Person Specification
Essential Experience
- Significant senior leadership experience within the charity, healthcare, membership, public affairs or advocacy sectors.
- Proven success in growing and engaging communities, memberships, movements or supporter bases at scale.
- Experience developing and delivering campaigning, influencing or public affairs strategies that have achieved measurable outcomes.
- Strong track record of building relationships with senior external stakeholders and decision-makers.
- Experience using data, insight and lived experience to shape organisational priorities and influence strategy.
- Experience leading, motivating and developing high-performing teams.
Essential Knowledge and Skills
- Outstanding strategic thinking and leadership abilities.
- Exceptional communication, influencing and relationship-building skills.
- Strong understanding of community mobilisation, supporter engagement and membership growth.
- Ability to translate complex healthcare and policy issues into compelling public narratives and calls to action.
- Strong analytical and performance management skills.
- Commitment to inclusion, co-production and patient-centred approaches.
Personal Attributes
We are looking for someone who is:
- Ambitious about building one of the UK's most engaged rare disease communities.
- Passionate about amplifying the voices of people with lived experience.
- Collaborative and inspiring.
- Politically astute and credible with senior stakeholders.
- Resilient, innovative and outcomes focused.
- Motivated by creating lasting change for people living with long-term health conditions.
Why Join Us?
myaware is the only charity in the UK dedicated solely to the care and support of people affected by myasthenia.
This is a rare opportunity to build a community movement capable of transforming lives. You will lead the growth of a national membership community, shape policy and healthcare conversations, and help ensure that every person affected by myasthenia feels informed, supported, represented and connected.
Together, we aim to ensure that within five years, at least half of everyone living with myasthenia in the UK knows, trusts and actively engages with myaware as their community, their advocate and their voice.
We are working hard to raise awareness of myasthenia, as it is a little-known condition. We provide support for people with myasthenia and their families, whilst offering advice and tips for living with the condition.
We also fund the research that brings us closer to finding a cure as well as funding specialists nurses and advisors.
Members of myaware have full access to a wide range of support services and events including our specialist benefits and welfare advisor.
myaware supports people with myasthenia and their families. We campaign for better medical services for people with myasthenia and work to inform medical professionals.
The myasthenias are a group of neuromuscular conditions. They are rare but also manageable and can affect anyone, regardless of age, gender or nationality. Myasthenia gravis, ocular myasthenia and Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome are autoimmune conditions whereas congenital myasthenic syndrome is caused by an inherited genetic fault. It is thought that there are approximately 20,000 people currently living with myasthenia in the UK.
Benefits
- Generous holiday allowance
- Perkbox account (global benefits and rewards platform)
- Group Life Assurance after 6 months of service
- NEST workplace pension scheme
- Free inhouse staff benefits and welfare advice
- Investment in your personal and professional development
- Annual salary review
Application instructions
Candidates should submit their CV and tailored covering letter by: 11:30pm on Friday.4th September
Provisional interview dates will be week commencing: 28.9.26
Interviews will be held over Microsoft Teams.
Applications submitted without a tailored cover letter will not be considered.
This post, due to its nature, duties and responsibilities, will be subject to an enhanced check by the DBS. This is funded by myaware.
This organisation supports anonymous recruitment. That means hiding your personal identifying information, removing bias from the hiring process.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Team:Philanthropy & Partnerships
Location:Homebased with some travel for meetings & events
Work pattern:35 hours per week, Monday - Friday
Salary:Up to £49,149.84 per annum
Contract:Fixed term until 31st August 2027 with potential for extension
We are the UK’s largest cat welfare charity. All over the country, our enthusiastic employees, volunteers, and supporters are using their kindness andexpertiseto make life better for millions of cats and the people who care for them.
Will you join us and make life better for cats?
Responsibilities of our Corporate Partnerships DevelopmentManager:
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The Corporate Partnerships Development Manager will play a key role at Cats Protection by raising new and transformational funds in support of the organisation’s10 yearstrategicobjectives.
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The role will lead the Corporate Partnerships new business team, to build profitable, multiyear relationships with companies, ensuring propositions are maximised and new partners onboarded to the highest standards
About the Corporate Partnerships team:
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We sit within the Marketing & Income Generation directorate.
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The corporate partnerships team is split between new business and account management, made up of driven,passionateand dynamic corporate fundraisers
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We currently have a team of one full time and one part time Senior Corporate Partnerships Development Officers in new business. On account management side our team consist of a Corporate Partnerships Development Manager, Corporate Partnerships Account Manager and Corporate Partnerships Officer. This is in addition to a Lead Corporate Partnerships Manager who oversees the entire corporate partnerships team.
What we are looking for in our Corporate Partnerships DevelopmentManager:
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Experience of leading fundraising teams to deliver and drive income and growth
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Significant experienceof developing relationships and raising money fromnewbusinesses and other corporate organisations within a charity
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A demonstrabletrack recordof delivering significant financial results against agreed targets and timescales.
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Significant experienceof managing a diverse range of stakeholders and relationships at a variety of levels
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Excellent organisational and planning skills with the ability to manage multiple conflicting priorities.
What we can offer you:
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range of health benefits
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26 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service.
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Salary Finance, which empowers you to take control of your financial wellbeing.
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and much more, which you can learn about
Interested?Here’show to apply:
Application closing date: 31st August 2026
Virtual interview date: 7th September 2026
Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. Please note, applications received after the closing date may not be responded to.
If successful, your recruitment journey will include:
1. Anonymised application form
2. Virtual interview via Microsoft Teams
3. Final stage presentation (dependent on first stage interviews)
Please note, the process may change slightly dependent on application numbers. We will inform you of any relevant changes.
Making a better life for cats, because life is better with cats
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Work where it matters most, achieve what matters more
Be part of a team where passion meets purpose, as we work together where the challenge is greatest to change the lives and build the futures of children and young people.
We're looking for a talented Strategy Manager to help deliver our ambitious 2025–2030 strategy.
Working within our Transformation team, you'll lead high-impact projects, provide insight that drives decision-making, and partner with senior leaders to solve complex challenges. From developing business cases and strategic recommendations to analysing data and driving organisational improvement, you'll play a key role in shaping the future direction of the Trust.
This is a varied role that combines strategy, project delivery and data-led decision-making. You'll lead projects from concept to implementation, turning complex information into clear recommendations and ensuring initiatives deliver meaningful outcomes.
You'll work closely with senior stakeholders across the organisation, providing challenge, insight and support while helping to improve processes, drive performance and deliver our strategic priorities.
This role is a full time, all year-round role, mainly home-based working with travel to our head office in Birmingham and our academies as required. If you're excited by this opportunity but are considering a different way of working, such as a secondment or another flexible arrangement, we'd love to hear from you and discuss the possibilities.
About you
You're a commercially minded problem-solver with strong analytical skills and a track record of delivering projects in complex environments.
You'll be confident working with data, influencing senior stakeholders and managing multiple priorities. You have excellent communication skills, strong Excel and PowerPoint capability, and the ability to translate analysis into practical action.
Experience in strategy, consulting, transformation or organisational improvement would be advantageous, as would experience within education.
Why work for Ormiston?
Our vision is to create a school system where every child thrives, regardless of background. Our people are at the heart of our approach – they are our greatest asset.
We exist to provide the best learning opportunities every day, in every school for every child. It is the people and teams in our Trust who make this a reality and ensure we have the greatest impact. If you join us at Ormiston, whatever your role, you can be sure of a role with purpose and meaning.
Ormiston, where every member of staff enjoys…
- The opportunity to build on the legacy of those who came before – being part of one of the longest standing Trusts, created with the sole purpose of enabling children and young people to thrive
- Working for a Trust nationally recognised for its impact on disadvantaged children – a rewarding, stimulating career where staff are challenged to be the best they can be, for the pupils we are proud to serve
- Being part of a team and community where you belong – receiving bespoke and holistic support from a well-resourced and ambitious network of experts and professionals that work at the heart of communities
- A supportive environment to grow your career – an extensive professional development programme, alongside flexible working arrangements and generous benefits
Benefits that care for you
We value your hard work and dedication, and we’re committed to ensuring you feel supported, both professionally and personally so that you are in the best position to make the most impact for the children and young people in our schools.
When you join us at Ormiston, you can be certain that your work will have purpose and meaning. You can also expect robust and holistic support from us to enable you to excel in your role.
You will have access to an attractive benefits package including:
- 30 days annual leave (rising to 32 days after 5 years’ service)
- Generous pension and life cover
- Access to health and well-being programmes, including counselling service.
- Discounts on retail, travel, and leisure through our benefits platform.
- Free and confidential legal, tax and health 24/7 helpline.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Automatic pay progression.
- Flexible working arrangements.
And much more as part of a leading multi-academy trust.
If you're excited by this opportunity but are considering a different way of working, such as a secondment or another flexible arrangement, we'd love to hear from you and discuss the possibilities.
The closing date for applications is 9am on 18 August with interviews taking place shortly after.
Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should a suitable candidate be found. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Help shape the future of teacher development by connecting schools, trust and educations leaders with our programmes that supports great teaching, strong leadership and better outcomes for pupils.
At the National Institute of Teaching (NIoT), we believe teaching is a fundamental societal good, a privilege and a responsibility. Our mission is to improve the quality of teacher and leader development across the system, supporting schools and trusts to build the expertise, confidence and capacity that children and young people deserve. We are now looking for an ambitious and relationship-driven Associate Head of Partnerships to join our South and West campus teams, working across the Birmingham and Bristol areas.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a leading role in growing and strengthening partnerships across a diverse and dynamic region. You will help connect schools, trusts and education leaders with programmes that support excellent teaching, leadership and professional development, ensuring that our work has meaningful and lasting impact in classrooms.
The role is hybrid, with the opportunity to work from home and from one of our campuses. It will be based at either of the South West Campus', either the NIoT’s newly refurbished Birmingham campus at Oasis Woodview (B15 2HU) or to our Bristol campus, currently based at The Greenway Centre, Southmead (BS10 5PY).
The number of days spent on campus and/or visiting schools will vary during the year, with fewer days typically required during school holidays and more during key periods of term-time delivery. On average, this is likely to be around one to two days per week. Applicants should live within a commutable distance of either the Bristol or Birmingham campus and be prepared to travel across the wider region, with travel expenses claimable in line with the NIoT’s expenses policy. The NIoT also brings colleagues together for an annual all-staff away day, which all staff are expected to attend, and which usually includes an overnight stay.
As Associate Head of Partnerships, you will lead partnership activity across the region, helping us recruit schools and trusts to the full range of our core programmes, including Initial Teacher Education, the Early Career Framework and National Professional Qualifications. You will nurture and deepen relationships with existing partners, including schools, trusts and our network of Associate Colleges, while also identifying and developing new partnerships that respond to regional need.
You will also help maximise the regional potential of NIoT’s national programmes, our growing research activity and the future opportunities created as we move towards full Degree Awarding Powers. This includes championing the value of working with the NIoT, listening carefully to the needs of schools and trusts, and ensuring that our partnerships are purposeful, responsive and rooted in shared ambition for the education system. The role will line manage our Regional Recruitment Manager and ITE Administrator, both based at the Bristol campus. In January 2028, our Bristol campus will move to a new, purpose-built site in the heart of the city at Oasis Academy Temple Quarter, creating further opportunities to extend our regional impact.
We are looking for a confident networker, communicator and problem-solver who enjoys building trusted relationships with senior education stakeholders and leading a small, committed team. You will join the South and West senior leadership team: a close-knit, supportive and highly motivated group working together to achieve ambitious regional goals.
Essential criteria:
- A commitment to the aims of the National Institute of Teaching
- Ability to maintain relationships, influence and negotiate at a strategic level
- A pro-active, entrepreneurial approach and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent customer service, putting our stakeholders at the heart of our decision making, resulting in greater customer loyalty and retention and a strong reputation in the marketplace
- Understanding of the regional and national education landscape and the ability to apply context to gain trust and credibility
- Senior leadership experience within a school or senior education leadership experience
Desirable criteria:
- Line management experience
- Hold Qualified Teaching Status
- Communications and marketing experience
- Strong data interpretation skills
- An established education network across the South and West.
Key benefits:
- Generous annual leave – 27 days’ holiday a year (plus 8 bank holidays), rising to 33 days after five years’ service.
- Flexible working – we offer flexible start and end working times, with hybrid working in place for all roles.
- Pension - Entry to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Salary sacrifice schemes – we offer salary sacrifice schemes for bikes, cars and tech!
- Lifestyle benefits – We offer discounts on gyms, cinema, retail and much more!
- Parenthood leave – We offer above the statutory minimum for maternity, adoption and paternity leave.
- Working environment – We have a stimulating, supportive and rewarding working environment with a dedicated team of like-minded professionals.
- Support: Our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) provides confidential support for employees on personal or work-related matters.
- Development: We fully support the development of our staff and ensure that you have a high level of continuous professional development.
We think a wide range of different work and educational experiences could support you to be successful in this role. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries, and are committed to employing a team that has diverse skills, experiences and abilities.
If you are excited by the opportunity to strengthen teacher and leader development, grow meaningful partnerships and contribute to work that reflects the privilege and responsibility of teaching, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Please visit our vacancies page for more information and to apply.
Closing date: 26 August 2026.
First interviews: 8/10 September 2026 (on Teams).
Second interviews: 17 September 2026.
Please note that applications should be written by the candidate. Where we have reason to believe that an application has been generated or substantially written by artificial intelligence, we reserve the right to reject it.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.
Candidates must already have the right to work in the UK, as we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
This post requires a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) with a Children’s Barred List Check and Occupational Health Check is required as a condition of employment.
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At Bipolar UK, we believe that no one should face bipolar alone. Every day, we work to ensure that people affected by bipolar can access the understanding, support and information they need to live well. As the UK's only national charity dedicated to bipolar, we reach around 10,000 people each month through our peer support services, online community, information resources, research partnerships and campaigns to improve diagnosis and access to care.
We're entering an exciting period of growth and are looking for a passionate Senior Partnership Officer to help us build the partnerships and funding needed to expand our impact. Could you help us create a future where everyone affected by bipolar has access to timely support and specialist services?
As Senior Partnership Officer, you'll play a pivotal role in developing and managing high-value relationships with corporate partners, major donors and strategic supporters. You'll identify and secure new partnership opportunities, create compelling funding propositions and steward supporters to deepen their engagement with Bipolar UK. Your work will directly help us reach more people affected by bipolar and deliver life-changing support across the UK.
Key Details
Location: Flexible, home-based with occasional travel to events and team meetings.
Hours: 35 hours per week.
Salary: £35,000 depending on experience.
Annual Leave: 25 days plus Bank Holidays (with an additional day accrued per each year of service)
Reporting to: Strategic Partnerships Manager.
What You'll Be Working On
- Building and securing new corporate fundraising and strategic partnership opportunities.
- Developing tailored partnership proposals and delivering engaging pitches to prospective supporters.
- Managing and growing relationships with corporate partners, major donors and strategic allies.
- Working with colleagues across services, fundraising and communications to develop innovative partnership opportunities.
- Providing excellent stewardship through meetings, events, impact reporting and regular supporter engagement.
- Recording and tracking partnership activity through Salesforce and supporting effective monitoring and evaluation.
This Job Is For You If...
- You're a confident relationship builder who enjoys connecting with supporters and stakeholders.
- You have experience securing income through partnerships, fundraising or business development.
- You can create compelling written proposals and communicate persuasively with a range of audiences.
- You're highly organised and able to manage multiple opportunities and projects simultaneously.
- You're motivated by making a meaningful difference to the lives of people affected by bipolar.
At Bipolar UK, we value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. If you're excited about the role but don't meet every requirement, we'd still love to hear from you. Together, we can ensure that more people affected by bipolar receive the support they need.
Our mission is to empower everyone affected by bipolar to live well and fulfil their potential.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Development Manager role brings the opportunity to an avid fundraiser and resource mobilization professional to manage the strategic fundraising efforts of IFIP to build, sustain, and grow the organization’s institutional pool of funders by aligning development strategy with the organization’s mission, goals, key programs, and initiatives. This position plays a critical role in enhancing our sustainability efforts through identifying, cultivating, soliciting, grant writing, and securing funding support in accordance with IFIP’s strategic framework.
Position Title: Development Manager
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer
Location: Remote (Europe)
OrganizationSummary
International Funders for Indigenous Peoples (IFIP) is the only global philanthropy network dedicated to shifting power, mobilizing resources, and building partnerships to amplify Indigenous leadership and to support the self-determination and rights of Indigenous Peoples.
As a global community, IFIP educates, guides, and influences funders to practice a new paradigm of giving based on Indigenous values “The Five R’s of Indigenous Philanthropy” —Respect, Reciprocity, Responsibility, Relationships and Redistribution.Building on over 25 years of experience, IFIP is at an exciting moment of evolution and on a path to accelerate organizational capacity to implement our strategic plan, mobilize redistribution of resources, and increase advocacy for direct funding to Indigenous Peoples globally.
Position Overview
The Development Manager role brings the opportunity to an avid fundraiser and resource mobilization professional to manage the strategic fundraising efforts of IFIP to build, sustain, and grow the organization’s institutional pool of funders by aligning development strategy with the organization’s mission, goals, key programs, and initiatives. This position plays a critical role in enhancing our sustainability efforts through identifying, cultivating, soliciting, grant writing, and securing funding support in accordance with IFIP’s strategic framework.
Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Development Manager works collaboratively with senior management, staff, and consultants to ensure sustainability goals are achieved. The Development Manager cultivates prospects, sustains relationships, creates proposals and reports for funders to illustrate impact and spends most of their time engaging with prospective funders and supporters through both virtual and in-person interactions.
The ideal candidate is a skilled fundraiser and a relationship builder with a strong understanding of philanthropic giving. They should be proactive and strategic, with a proven track record of securing mid-to-large multi-year funding, nurturing donor relationships, and effectively communicating the organization's mission and impact. Familiarity and commitment to IFIP's mission is essential. Experience working remotely and across multiple time zones is an asset.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Fundraising and Resource mobilization
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Develop a comprehensive multi-year development strategy, including developing related guidelines and policies and ensure IFIP secures annual revenue goals.
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Cultivate and maintain relationships with funders and other donors, including foundations and other funders.
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Responsible for the development, writing, and submission of compelling grant proposals. Manages full lifecycle of grants, from proposals to reports, ensuring fundraising goals are met annually.
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Able to skillfully navigate donor relationships and the philanthropic landscape with nuance, big picture, and keen understanding of the shifting trends and perspectives.
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In coordination with senior leadership, organize, prepare and attend donor meetings and convenings in support of strategic initiatives.
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Develop strategic fundraising initiatives, including events and campaigns and identify new opportunities for resource mobilization.
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Develop, manage, and execute comprehensive fundraising plans that align with the organization’s goals, programs, and initiatives.
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Coordinate with leadership on restricted gifts, proposal budgets with restricted allocations, and financial reporting to donors.
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Establishes and maintains collaborative working relationships with IFIP’s team and consultants to maximize total revenue in service of the organization’s mission
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Collaborate with the Engagement and Communications team to enhance visibility and donor messaging efforts through our newsletters and communications platforms.
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Utilize a CRM for data collection, relationship management, and tracking donor interactions.
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Manages information-tracking processes regarding acknowledgement, recognition, ongoing communication and continued cultivation of donors in portfolio.
Organizational Culture and Team Collaboration
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Partner with the CEO to ensure IFIP’s strategy is reflected across fundraising plans, funder engagement and partnerships.
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Foster a collaborative, results-driven, and accountability culture that empowers the IFIP team to deliver organizational goals effectively.
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Contribute to a culture of teamwork by fostering collaboration and support of each other to accomplish tasks at hand, the annual work plan, and overall mission.
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Bring a learning, attention to detail, initiative taking disposition and participate in organization-wide strategy and learning and contribute to operations efficiency to grow as an organization.
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Able to adapt and excel in a multi-cultural and fast paced environment where team members take part and contribute to planning activities, including staff meetings, retreats, and strategy sessions.
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Provide support when needed on organization-wide activities, such as Global Conference and high-level stakeholder events.
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Adhere to organizational policies and procedures and responsible for own administrative tasks such as submission of receipts, reimbursement requests, scheduling, travel planning, etc.
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Embody and uphold the 5 R’s (Respect, Relationships, Responsibility, Reciprocity, Redistribution) in working with external stakeholders and internal team members.
Required Experience and Qualifications:
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At least 8 years of experience in the development and resource mobilization sector.
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At least 3 years of experience working in an international remote work environment with a multi-cultural team
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Experience building partnerships and securing funding from bilateral and multilateral donor agencies is an asset
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Track record of garnering new donors and substantial levels of funding per year
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Demonstrated experience in developing fundraising strategies and plans and excellent donor relations skills.
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Familiarity with donor database tools to track grants and donor relationships
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Exceptional organizational ability, high attention to detail, results and solutions-oriented attitude are essential.
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Problem-solver, with high integrity and ability to communicate clear expectations and foster team collaboration.
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Excellent interpersonal communication skills in written and oral forms and ability to articulate complex ideas effectively to diverse audiences.
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Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
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Solid information technology proficiency with CRMs, remote meeting software, Microsoft Office Suite, and cloud systems for project management.
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Experience travelling internationally to urban and rural areas where English may not be the primary language.
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Fluency in English.Fluency in a second language is an asset.
Application Information:
Job details: This is a full-time, remote position based in the greater London area. Employee may spend up to three weeks a year in Sacramento, CA for strategic planning and team building. IFIP's team, board, members, and stakeholders are based worldwide and distributed across multiple time zones. This role is based in London and follows UK working hours; however, occasional flexibility will be required for early morning or late evening meetings with colleagues around the world. Candidates must be based in the greater London area and be authorized to work in the United Kingdom.
Salary: GBP £40,000 - £55,000, based on experience. IFIP typically makes offers within the beginning to middle of this range, depending on the candidate's qualifications and relevant experience. IFIP offers a competitive compensation and benefits package.
International Funders for Indigenous Peoples is an equal opportunity employer committed to embracing a diverse, multicultural work environment and seeks diversity with respect to race, ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation, religious creed, physical abilities and other characteristic protected by federal and state laws.
Deadline: Applications will be accepted until September 18th, 2026.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
A meaningful opportunity supporting the financial strength and sustainability of Jamie’s Farm. At a time of continued growth and development for our charity, we are looking for an experienced and hands-on finance professional to lead many of our core accountancy functions and provide high-quality financial information to support confident decision-making across the organisation. You will ensure we have the financial systems, insight and stewardship needed to deliver and grow our impact for young people.
What is Jamie’s Farm? Jamie’s Farm supports young people by combining therapeutic work, farming, and purposeful activities to help them thrive. Through residential visits to our working farms, we provide a nurturing environment where they can reflect, build confidence, and develop the resilience they need to overcome personal challenges. As part of the dynamic HQ team, we offer a beautiful and unique supportive working environment, a competitive salary, and the opportunity to be part of a team that is passionate about making a real difference.
More about the role: As Senior Finance Manager, you will take responsibility for a broad range of key finance activities, from day-to-day financial operations and reporting through statutory compliance and cashflow management. Working closely with our small finance team and colleagues across the charity, you will provide the accurate, timely financial information needed to support effective planning, reporting and decision-making. This is a practical, hands-on role with real variety, offering the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to a growing charity.
About you: We are looking for someone with significant hands-on accounting experience in a similar role, ideally within an equivalently sized or larger organisation. You will have experience of producing management accounts, cashflow forecasts and management information, as well as contributing to statutory accounts and audit preparation. You will be fully or nearly qualified through an accredited accountancy body.
Collaborative, organised and values-driven, you’ll bring strong attention to detail, good judgement and the confidence to work across teams. Above all you’ll be motivated by the chance to use your finance skills in support of Jamie’s Farm’s mission.
Please see the full job description, desired experience and employee benefits by exploring our recruitment pack below. Don’t meet every single requirement? We’d still love to hear from you – your unique skills and experience could be just what we’re looking for.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
ID: 1861 Senior Website & Digital Content Manager
Service: Digital Marketing
Salary: Grade 4 point 38: £37,867.30 pro rata (£46,703 FTE) per annum, plus £480 home-based allowance FTE per annum (£389 pro rata)
Location: Homebased
Hours: Part time, 30 hours per week
We offer flexible working arrangements - please see below for more details.
Contract: Temporary 12 month contract (mat leave)
Family Action & the Role’s Impact:
At Family Action we support people through change, challenge or crisis. It’s what we’ve done for over 150 years. We protect children, support young people and adults and offer direct, practical help to families and communities.
We see first-hand the power of family to shape lives, for better or worse, so we speak up for the importance of family in national and local policymaking, amplify family voices and represent the changing needs of families in the UK today.
This is an exciting opportunity to lead the Website and Digital Content Team through a crucial period. You will have the chance to manage a portfolio of websites, including Family Action’s and Relate’s, and oversee the development and creation of digital content for a range of channels. You will manage a small team and work collaboratively across the wider development and external affairs directorate to drive brand awareness and income generation.
Main Responsibilities (for details check the job description and person specification):
· Strategically manage a portfolio of websites across two distinct brands and a number of sub identities, ensuring they meet organisational goals, user needs, and sector best practice.
· Lead on the development and creation of digital and multimedia content across Family Action and Relate brands to support key business objectives
· Lead continuous optimisation of sales and donation journeys across Family Action and Relate websites, including testing, personalisation, and conversion rate improvements.
· Oversee the development of a new Relate website as part of a wider adaptive change programme, working closely with the Website and UX Manager and other key stakeholders.
· Use sophisticated analytics, data and insight tools to test, measure and evaluate content and website performance against KPIs, drive decisions and prioritise enhancements.
· Line manage a small team including a Website and UX Manager, Digital Marketing Executive, Content Executive and two temporary Website Project Managers
Main Requirements (for details check the job description and person specification):
· Extensive experience of website development and management within complex organisations
· Extensive experience of managing complex digital projects with multiple stakeholders such a website builds
· Experience of optimising website user journeys to drive a measurable increase in conversions such as sales and donations
· Ability to drive and manage content generation, working with a range of subject matter experts and within a robust governance architecture Extensive experience of using tools such as Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Google Search Console and Bing Webmaster to successfully plan, measure and evaluate content performance
· Experience of line management
Benefits:
- an annual paid leave entitlement of 30 working days plus bank holidays
- up to 6% matched-pension contributions
- flexible working arrangements and new starters have the right to make flexible working requests from day one of employment
- enhanced paid sick leave and paid family leave provisions
- eye care and winter flu jabs vouchers
- cycle to work scheme
- investing in your professional development with ongoing quality training and career development opportunities
We are forward looking, ambitious and committed to continuous improvement. We are a people focused, can-do organisation, which strives for excellence in all we do and operates with mutual respect.
To Apply:
· Click the “Apply Now” link below and fill out our digital application form
· Closing Date: Monday 31st August at 23:59. Please note, we may close the position early if we find the right candidate.
· To learn more about Family Action: Careers
Interviews will likely to take place virtually during the first week of September 2026.
For direct queries or if you would like to discuss any aspect of the selection process or flexible working requests, please email: matthew.dennis (full email address located on advert document)
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion:
We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the recruitment process and you will be asked whether you require any adjustments if shortlisted for interview. We also make reasonable adjustments on the job, where required.
We are committed to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in all that we do and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Intersectionality is important to us and we particularly welcome applications from ethnically diverse communities, LGBTQIA+ candidates and disabled candidates because we are committed to increasing the representation of these groups at Family Action. We know that greater diversity will lead to even greater results for families and children and strive for our workforce to be truly representative of the diverse communities we support. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role, and will reimburse your travel cost if you attend an interview.
Family Action is an award-winning national charity working from the heart of local communities across England and Wales.



This is an exciting opportunity to join Cause4’s Development Team as a Development Manager, supporting a varied portfolio of charities and social purpose organisations with fundraising, strategy and organisational development.
This opportunity provides a fantastic opportunity for someone to work as part of a passionate and hard working team to hone their consultancy skills to fast track into more senior positions within the organisation.
The role offers the chance to work across multiple sectors including arts, heritage, education, health, sport and community organisations, helping clients to develop fundraising strategies, secure funding and build sustainable income streams. Alongside client work, you will play an active role within the wider Cause4 Development Team, contributing to research, organisational planning, training delivery and business development activity.
This position offers broad exposure across a wide range of organisations, fundraising disciplines and consultancy projects, making it an excellent opportunity for someone looking to accelerate their career within the charity or consultancy sectors.
THE OPPORTUNITY WHO THIS ROLE MAY SUIT
- This role could particularly suit: Someone looking to step into their first consultancy or Development Manager role.
- A fundraiser wanting broader experience across multiple organisations and income streams. Someone currently working in the charity, arts, education or cultural sectors looking to transition into consultancy.
- An ambitious individual seeking a fast-paced role with clear progression and development opportunities.
- An existing manager looking to build their consultancy skills to fast track into more senior positions in the sector.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
Fundraising & Client Support
- Supporting a portfolio of clients with fundraising strategy development and delivery.
- Writing compelling funding applications, Cases for Support and donor-facing materials.
- Supporting funding approaches to Trusts & Foundations, statutory funders, corporates and individual donors.
- Conducting research into prospective funders, partners and opportunities.
- Supporting the development and delivery of fundraising events and engagement activities. Building positive relationships with clients, funders and wider stakeholders.
- Supporting the delivery of fundraising training and wider Cause4 programmes.
Research & Consultancy
- Producing high-quality research, reports and briefing papers.
- Supporting the development of programme ideas, evaluation frameworks and measurable outcomes.
- Contributing strategic thinking to fundraising campaigns and organisational development projects.
- Supporting wider consultancy and innovation work across the organisation.
Team & Organisational Development
- Contributing to Cause4’s business development and growth activity.
- Sharing knowledge, expertise and fundraising insight across the team.
- Supporting the wider strategic and operational needs of the organisation.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Cause4 is a fast-paced consultancy environment offering significant opportunities for learning and career development.
Skills & Experience
We are particularly interested in candidates who are ambitious, adaptable and keen to grow within a consultancy environment. You may already have experience in fundraising, charity operations, programme delivery, arts administration, partnerships, research or strategy work.
We are looking for:
- Strong written communication skills and the ability to produce compelling, engaging and high-quality written material.
- Strong research and analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to interpret and synthesise large and complex amounts of information and data from a range of sources.
- Experience within a charity, fundraising, arts, education or consultancy environment.
- An interest in fundraising, philanthropy and organisational development.
- The ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.
- Confidence working with a range of stakeholders and building professional relationships.
- Strategic thinking, creative and problem-solving skills. Strong organisational and coordination skills.
- Confidence using Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Experience using online platforms such as Zoom or Teams.
- Alignment with our company values.
Experience across fundraising or income generation is desirable, but we are equally interested in candidates with strong transferable skills and the ambition to develop into a client-facing consultancy role.
HOW TO APPLY
Please send your CV together with either: a Cover Letter (maximum two pages), or a Cover Video (maximum three minutes) to Ben Wilson, Director of Development and Enterprise.
The deadline for applying is 5pm on Tuesday 1 September 2026.
Please also include a completed Equal Opportunities Form downloadable from the Cause4 website.
Open Up Music exists to open up music to young disabled people. We’re looking for an ambitious Head of Development to build the income and support that will help more young disabled musicians flourish.
We work alongside young disabled musicians to tackle inequality, develop accessible instruments, commission new music and reimagine music education and performance.
Our programmes include the National Open Youth Orchestra, the world’s first disabled-led national youth orchestra; Open Orchestras, the UK’s largest network of accessible school orchestras; and Clarion, a digital musical instrument that can be played using the movement of an eye, head or finger.
About the role
This is an opportunity to shape the next phase of fundraising at a nationally recognised charity with a strong record of turning ambitious ideas into high-impact programmes.
You will join us from a position of strength. We have already secured more than 70% of our contributed income target for the coming academic year, and our Board has committed strategic investment to growing our fundraising capacity.
You will inherit a successful trusts and foundations programme, supportive trustees, established digital and CRM systems, and an organisation-wide commitment to fundraising. You will recruit and lead a small fundraising team, diversify our income and help shape Open Up Music’s future as a member of our Senior Management Team.
Key details
- Salary: £50,000, reviewed annually
- Contract: Permanent
- Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week
- Location: Bristol, with the option to work from home for up to half of each week
- Annual leave: 28 days plus bank holidays
- Pension: 3% employer contribution
- Other benefits: Professional development opportunities, Employee Assistance Programme and Cycle to Work Scheme
- Reports to: CEO
We understand that people have different circumstances and are open to discussing alternative working arrangements and job-share applications.
What you’ll be working on
- Leading the development and delivery of our fundraising strategy
- Recruiting, managing and developing a small fundraising team
- Protecting and growing income from trusts, foundations and corporate partnerships
- Developing individual giving, major donor fundraising, community fundraising and legacy giving
- Working with our Marketing and Communications team to create effective fundraising campaigns
- Building relationships with supporters, funders, partners and prospective donors
- Leading fundraising budgets, income forecasting, reporting and performance monitoring
- Helping colleagues and trustees play an active role in fundraising and donor stewardship
This job is for you if:
- You have significant fundraising experience and a strong record of securing contributed income
- You can manage and develop a varied fundraising portfolio
- You have led fundraising strategies, campaigns or programmes and turned plans into results
- You build strong, lasting relationships with funders, donors and partners
- You can recruit, support and develop staff and build a positive team culture
- You are confident managing budgets, forecasts, targets and fundraising data
- You can influence and work effectively with senior colleagues and trustees
- You share our commitment to equity, inclusion and ethical fundraising
Experience in music, the arts, education or disability is welcome, but it is not essential. We know that strong candidates may not meet every criterion, and we encourage you to apply if you believe your skills and experience are relevant.
How to apply
Please complete and submit both application forms included in the recruitment pack.
Closing date: Midnight on Tuesday 25 August 2026
Interview date: Monday 7 September 2026, in person in Bristol
We shortlist anonymously using candidates’ answers to our application questions. The panel will not see your name, pronouns, education or employment history until shortlisting has been completed.
We particularly welcome applications from Disabled, Deaf and neurodivergent people, people from the Global Majority, LGBTQIA+ people and people from working-class backgrounds. We offer a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.
Application materials are available in alternative formats, and we will make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.
This role is subject to an DBS check.
Opening up music to young disabled musicians
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Background
The Lily Foundation is the UK's leading charity dedicated to advancing research, raising awareness, and providing support for individuals and families affected by mitochondrial disease ('mito'). Our vision is for a world in which every mitochondrial disease patient has a voice and access to treatment, support to improve their life and, ultimately, a cure.
We currently raise around £1m each year, with community fundraising, challenges and special events generating the majority of our income. With a new fundraising strategy in place, exciting plans for growth and increasing opportunities to engage supporters in different ways, we're looking for someone to bring these programmes together into a joined-up public fundraising portfolio.
This is a fantastic opportunity to help shape the future of public fundraising at The Lily Foundation, building on our strong foundations while developing new ways to inspire supporters, grow income and maximise long-term engagement.
About the role
This is an exciting new role with responsibility for leading and developing Lily's public fundraising programme, bringing together our sports events, special events, community fundraising and emerging individual giving activity.
Reporting to the COO, you'll provide leadership across the public fundraising team, ensuring our programmes work together to deliver an outstanding supporter experience and sustainable income growth. You'll line-manage three colleagues, helping them succeed in their roles while creating a joined-up approach to planning, delivery and stewardship across the portfolio.
Alongside overseeing one of Lily's largest fundraising income streams, you'll also play an important role in developing our Individual Giving, Regular Giving and legacy fundraising activity, helping turn these emerging programmes into strong and sustainable sources of future income. If you're someone who enjoys developing people, spotting opportunities and bringing different strands of fundraising together, this is a brilliant opportunity to make a lasting impact.
Key responsibilities
- Lead the delivery and ongoing development of Lily's public fundraising programme, ensuring community fundraising, sports events, special events and individual giving activity work together to maximise income and supporter engagement.
- Line-manage, support and develop the two Events Managers and the Community & Individual Giving Officer, providing clear direction, regular feedback and development opportunities, and carrying out formal performance reviews
- Work closely with the Head of Fundraising to translate Lily's fundraising strategy into practical annual plans, priorities and targets for the public fundraising portfolio.
- Oversee the performance of the public fundraising programme, monitoring income, expenditure and KPIs, identifying trends and opportunities, and taking action where required.
- Support the continued development of Lily's Individual Giving, Regular Giving and Legacy fundraising programmes, helping to test new ideas, improve supporter journeys and build long-term sustainable income.
- Ensure supporters receive an excellent experience across all public fundraising activity, developing joined-up stewardship journeys that encourage long-term support.
- Work collaboratively with Marketing colleagues to develop engaging fundraising campaigns, products and communications that inspire supporters to get involved.
- Encourage innovation and continuous improvement across the team, using insight, evaluation and supporter feedback to inform future activity.
- Ensure accurate use of the CRM system (Donorfy), promoting good data management and using reporting and insight to support decision-making.
- Prepare regular reports and updates for the Head of Fundraising and COO, highlighting progress, opportunities, risks and recommendations.
- Work collaboratively across fundraising, marketing and operations to ensure public fundraising activity is well planned, well supported and aligned with organisational priorities.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This is a regional based role that will cover the South Wales and Bristol area.
Job Role:
As a Senior Community Fundraising Officer for your region, you will manage supporter engagement and activity in your region whilst also supporting the wider team as an example of excellent fundraising and stewardship, leading the team by sharing good practice in your work.
You will have a key position in the Community Fundraising team working with the National Community Fundraising Manager to support with the development of the community fundraising strategy.
Key Responsibilities:
Income Generation and Supporter Engagement
- Lead the development and delivery of community fundraising campaigns and initiatives across the region, driving sustainable income growth through excellent supporter engagement and stewardship
- Build and sustain strong relationships with supporters, volunteers, local groups and external partners to maximise income, participation and long-term engagement
- Work collaboratively with internal teams to deliver compelling fundraising activity and ensure an outstanding supporter experience at every stage of the journey
- Monitor performance against agreed income and activity targets[BB1] , using insight and analysis to identify opportunities, adapt plans and support continuous improvement
Leadership and Planning
- Develop and deliver a robust regional fundraising plan aligned to organisational priorities and income targets
- Provide day-to-day leadership, coaching and support to Community Fundraisers across the region, fostering collaboration, accountability and a culture of high performance
- Champion best practice and contribute senior-level guidance to strengthen fundraising delivery, supporter stewardship and team effectiveness across the region
- Act as a senior representative for the Community Fundraising team at cross-departmental and management meetings when required, including in the absence of the National Community Fundraising Manager
- Build effective internal relationships and contribute to joined-up planning that strengthens organisational impact and maximises opportunities for collaboration
- Represent the charity at key events, meetings and partnership opportunities[BB3] , delivering clear and compelling messages about its work and impact
Budget Management, Reporting and Strategy Development
- Prepare and manage the regional budget, ensuring activity is well planned, cost-effective and aligned with agreed priorities
- Monitor fundraising performance against agreed targets and maintain accurate records, analysis and insight to support effective decision-making
- Contribute to the development and delivery of the wider community fundraising strategy, using regional insight, performance data and supporter feedback to identify opportunities and shape future plans
Working with Others
- Interact with families supported by the charity in a sensitive, compassionate and appropriate manner, respecting confidentiality and recognising the emotional context of their experiences
- Work collaboratively with colleagues across Engagement, Family Services and other teams to maximise organisational impact and deliver joined-up supporter experiences
- Contribute ideas, insight and learning to support continuous improvement across the Engagement Directorate and wider organisation
Knowledge and Experience:
- Significant experience in a fundraising or closely related role, with a strong track record of delivering against income targets
- Line management experience and/or a recognised management qualification
- Experience of developing and delivering regional plans, strategies or project plans, with the ability to balance strategic thinking and operational delivery
- Experience of preparing and managing budgets, monitoring performance and reporting accurately against targets and objectives
- Experience of building and managing positive relationships with a diverse range of supporters, partners and internal stakeholders
- Experience of using insight, performance data and supporter feedback to identify opportunities and support continuous improvement
Skills and Abilities:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to adapt messaging for different audiences and represent the charity with credibility
- Excellent interpersonal and relationship-management skills, with the ability to engage, influence and inspire a wide range of internal and external stakeholders
- Strong leadership and coaching skills, with the ability to support colleagues, foster collaboration and drive high performance
- Strong planning and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and balance strategic thinking with operational delivery
- Good IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, and confidence using CRM systems for supporter management and reporting
- Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret performance information and use insight to inform decisions and identify growth opportunities
- A proactive, solutions-focused approach, with the ability to work independently and take ownership of priorities and outcomes
- A collaborative, inclusive and adaptable approach when working with colleagues, supporters, volunteers, families and external partners
- Able to interact with families in a sensitive, compassionate and appropriate manner, recognising the emotional context of their experiences
- Willingness and ability to work outside normal working hours, including evenings and weekends, and to travel across the wider UK as required
Senior Bid & Proposal Manager
Location: London
Salary: £52,000 - £56,000 per annum
Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full Time (37 hours per week)
Catch22 exists to help build a society where everyone has a good place to live, good people around them, and a fulfilling purpose. We call these our '3Ps'. We achieve this in two ways. First we improve lives on the frontline through delivery of public services. Secondly, we use our knowledge to change 'the system', to fix the complex web that can trap and disempower those it was set up to help. With the heart of a charity and the mindset of a business, we are uniquely placed to deliver on this challenging agenda.
Job Description
As Senior Bids and Proposals Manager, you will lead a high-performing team responsible for securing public sector contracts and grant funding that enable Catch22 to deliver life-changing services. Your leadership will help retain vital services, win new opportunities, and drive sustainable growth and social impact.
As part of the Business Development leadership team, you will inspire excellence across our bidding function, building capability, driving continuous improvement, and supporting your team to develop winning bids and proposals that deliver Catch22's mission.
Your responsibilities will include:
· Overseeing Catch22's bidding function, securing public sector contracts and grant funding that sustain and grow our services.
· Leading and developing Bid & Proposal Managers, driving excellence, accountability and continuous improvement.
· Managing bid resourcing, ensuring the right opportunities receive the right support at the right time.
· Embedding robust quality, compliance and governance across all bids and proposals.
· Providing commercial oversight of bids, ensuring competitive pricing, sound financial models and effective risk management.
· Acting as Bid Director on key strategic opportunities, shaping winning approaches and securing successful outcomes.
· Driving team performance against quality and growth targets, using insight and learning to continuously improve results.
· Owning and improve bid processes, tools and use of technology to increase efficiency, consistency and effectiveness.
· Building strong internal relationships and support development of external partnerships that strengthen our bids and market position.
Qualifications
We are looking for an experienced team leader who combines high expectations with a supportive, inclusive culture where people can thrive. You will bring:
· Recent experience managing a team within a business development or income generation environment.
· At least three years' end-to-end bid management experience, with a track record securing large-scale (>£1-million) public sector contracts and grant funding.
· Strong understanding of public sector procurement, commissioning processes and the grant funding landscape.
· Strong commercial acumen, with experience in service design, financial and volumes modelling, and translating operational expertise into competitive, deliverable solutions.
· Strong project management skills, supported by a degree or project management qualification (e.g. PRINCE2), or equivalent professional experience.
· Strong bid governance and quality assurance experience, with the ability to develop, review and improve high-scoring responses against specifications and evaluation criteria.
· Experience managing complex stakeholder environments, including securing internal senior buy-in and developing external partnerships that strengthen bid outcomes.
· Knowledge of one or more of Catch22's core service areas.
· Willingness to travel UK-wide, as required.
Additional Information
Flexibility: Fully remote role (UK based), or with access to our central London office
Application Deadline: Wednesday 26th August 2026
Interviews: Thursday 10th and Friday 11th September
Unless otherwise stated, interviews will be arranged as suitable candidates are identified, so early application is strongly advised.
We aim to review applications as quickly as possible. However, due to the volume of interest we receive, we may not be able to contact all applicants individually. If you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application has not been successful this time.
At Catch22 we value equality, diversity and inclusion. We are wholeheartedly committed to the principle of equality of opportunity, both as an employer and as a provider of services. Diversity and Inclusion is part of what we do every day, working to deliver our vision to build a strong society where everyone has good people around them, a purpose, and a good place to live.
To Apply
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Catch22, please do not hesitate to apply.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
About Transform Justice
Transform Justice is a national charity working for a fair, open and compassionate justice system. We believe that evidence about what works to reduce crime and prevent reoffending should be at the heart of policy decisions and embedded into practice.
We work to promote change by generating research and evidence to show how the system works and how it could be improved, and by influencing practitioners and politicians to make changes to the justice system. Current projects include our FairChecks campaign for criminal records reform, our mass court observations programme CourtWatch London, and our work to reduce the unnecessary pre-trial imprisonment of children
The role
We are seeking a dynamic senior campaigns and communications officer to drive our public impact. You will lead communications for our high-profile FairChecks campaign for criminal records reform, coordinate our popular podcast, and elevate the digital presence of Transform Justice. This is a multi-faceted role combining grassroots movement-building, digital marketing, and creative content production.
The role is home-based and you will use your own equipment, so you will need to be able to work on your own with little day-to-day supervision. There is the option to work at an office in Old Street, London up to two days a week with other Transform Justice team members. The team also meets regularly online and for fortnightly in-person team meetings in London.
Key responsibilities
Campaigning
● Leading campaign communications for FairChecks
● Using Google Ads, social media advertising and media engagement to recruit new FairChecks movement members and promote various other projects
● Driving active supporter participation by designing direct campaign actions via Action Network
● Shaping the strategic direction of the FairChecks campaign and tracking progress
Producing content for newsletters and social media
● Drafting newsletters for various project mailing lists
● Overseeing the social media accounts for various projects
● Producing succinct social media copy, including story-based posts
● Designing basic graphics and video content using Canva, Premiere Pro or alternative
Managing websites and production of reports
● Managing the Transform Justice and FairChecks websites via WordPress
● Editing and proofreading reports, briefings and submissions
● Leading on visual design and production of reports using InDesign
Providing administrative support
● Organising meetings and assisting with podcast scheduling
● Preparing and sending stakeholder correspondence
● Inbox management for general and project enquiries
● Other reasonable duties as required
Skills and experience
Essential
● At least two years of work experience in a campaigns or communications role.
● Proven track record in digital campaigning, mass email communications, mobilisation, petitions or other digital actions.
● Demonstrable experience creating social media content, including proficiency in basic graphic design using platforms such as Canva.
● Strong attention to detail and proven ability to produce accurate work.
● Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in writing and adapt tone based on audience.
● Ability to work remotely with little supervision and use initiative to achieve your objectives, seeking advice and support when needed.
● Flexible, willing and enthusiastic to work on a range of different projects and tasks.
● Committed and driven to help achieve the aims of Transform Justice.
● Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK.
Desirable
● Experience using Action Network
● Experience using Canva
● Experience using WordPress
● Proficiency in InDesign
What we offer
● A collaborative, passionate, and supportive working environment.
● Flexible working hours and hybrid office options.
● Opportunity to buy extra leave days
● Enhanced maternity pay
● Opportunities for professional development and training.
Transform Justice is committed to fair recruitment and the inclusion of applicants with criminal records. This position is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. For this role, the disclosure of a criminal record is not required.





