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Type: Permanent, Full-time, 35 hours per week
Location: London, United Kingdom (Hybrid)
About MAP
Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP) works for the health and dignity of Palestinians living under occupation and as refugees. For more than 40 years, we have been delivering essential health and medical care to those most affected by conflict, displacement and occupation in the occupied Palestinian territory (oPt) and Lebanon.
We are now responding to the largest emergency in our history. Over the last two years, tens of thousands of new supporters have joined MAP. We work to raise Palestinian voices and work to secure their rights to health and dignity.
About the role
This is an exciting opportunity for somebody passionate about MAP’s work with a keen eye for detail, looking to enhance their data processing skills, to play a key role in maintaining MAP’s Dynamics 365 CRM system through a period of significant development. With Dynamics 365 introduced in 2024, the Supporter Database Officer will support the Charity with vital data imports. The postholder will work with a wide variety of data types with varied requirements including, but not limited to individuals, corporates, trusts, foundations, volunteers, campaigners, institutional donors, community groups, and challenge event participants. To enable this, they will work closely with the Supporter Care Team, Finance Team, wider Fundraising team and other internal stakeholders at MAP.
The management of financial data will feature prominently in the day-to-day responsibilities of the potholder. Collaborating with MAP’s Finance team, third party payment providers and external suppliers, the postholder will support the secure and efficient processing of payments data. The postholder is responsible for supporting complex data imports, applying accurate coding, and supporting financial reconciliation to monthly deadlines.
The Supporter Database Officer will work closely alongside the Senior Supporter Database Officer and Supporter Database Manager. In addition, they will support the work of the Performance & Insights team within the Fundraising team and the technical CRM lead in the Technology team.
Key Responsibilities
The Supporter Database Officer is responsible for supporting the effective operation of MAP’s Dynamics 365 CRM system, with a particular focus on data imports, income processing and data quality. The role involves carrying out regular and complex data imports from payment providers, response handling agencies and internal teams, ensuring secure data handling and adherence to established processes. The postholder supports ongoing improvements to import procedures and contributes to maintaining clear documentation.
A significant part of the role involves supporting accurate and timely income processing. Working closely with the Finance team, the postholder applies correct coding to income, assists with daily and monthly reconciliation processes, investigates discrepancies across systems and helps maintain appropriate audit trails and financial controls.
The role also supports CRM development and system enhancements by working with colleagues across Fundraising to understand requirements and assisting with testing new functionality or third-party integrations. The postholder ensures compliance with MAP’s data protection policies, maintains accurate consent and suppression records, and escalates any data quality or compliance concerns as needed.
In addition, the Supporter Database Officer responds to data queries from internal stakeholders, supports reporting and data selection requests, contributes to user documentation and training, and deputises for the Senior Supporter Database Officer when required.
About You
You will have experience working with CRM systems or large datasets and an understanding of data import processes. You will possess strong Excel skills and be willing to develop your technical knowledge further, including SQL. Experience supporting income processing and financial reconciliation is desirable, alongside an understanding of CRM system design principles.
You will demonstrate excellent attention to detail, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and the ability to investigate and resolve data discrepancies. You will be organised, adaptable and able to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment, with strong communication and teamwork skills.
An awareness of GDPR, fundraising regulations and financial controls is essential. Experience within a charity CRM environment, supporting fundraising communications or working with supporter data, as well as familiarity with SQL or data visualisation tools such as Power BI, would be advantageous.
RECRUITMENT PROCESS
Interviews will take place on Microsoft Teams.
How to Apply
Please submit your CV on our career site before the deadline of 12:00 noon GMT on Wednesday 18/03/2026.
Equal opportunities
MAP aims to be an equal opportunities employer and we are determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, or race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable.
Background checks
As an organisation MAP is committed to the welfare and protection of children and vulnerable adults. MAP will conduct appropriate background and references checks. Link in that safeguarding and ethical conduct.
Disclaimer
**MAP reserves the right to close this advert before the confirmed closing date when we are in receipt of sufficient applications.
**We would therefore advise interested applicants to apply as early as possible. Due to the high volume of applications, we receive, we are unable to respond to every application. If you have not heard from us within two weeks of the deadline, then you have not been successful in shortlisting
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Team: Philanthropy & Partnerships
Location: Homebased with some travel for meetings & events
Work pattern: 21 hours per week over 3 days Monday to Friday, specific days can be discussed at interview
Salary: Up to £22,539.57 per annum (pro rata of £37,565.95)
Contract: Permanent
We are the UK’s largest cat welfare charity. All over the country, our enthusiastic 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 life better for cats?
Responsibilities of our Senior Corporate Partnerships Development Officer:
- The successful candidate will lead the development of new, long-term corporate partnerships, supporting the implementation of the corporate partnerships fundraising plan and increasing sustainable net income for Cats Protection.
- The Senior Corporate Partnerships Development Officer will be pivotal in driving new income for the charity, working as one with teams across the charity to identify new opportunities for potential corporate funding support.
About the Corporate Partnerships team:
- We sit within the Marketing & Income Generation directorate.
- The corporate partnerships team is split between new business and account management, made up of driven, passionate and dynamic corporate fundraisers
- We currently have a team of one full time Senior Corporate Partnerships Development Officer and a Corporate Partnerships Development Manager, in addition to a Lead Corporate Partnerships Manager who oversees the entire corporate partnerships team
- You will be managed by the Corporate Partnerships Development Manager, and you will work alongside another Senior Corporate Partnerships Officer to achieve a joint team target
What we are looking for in our Senior Corporate Partnerships Development Officer:
- Significant corporate partnership fundraising experience generating new business within a charity setting
- Extensive experience of developing strong relationships with supporters/ clients/colleagues
- Experience of presenting business proposals in person and via conference call
- Experience of managing commercial participators agreements, negotiating updates and changes where necessary
- Excellent networking skills
- Familiar with the CIOF codes of practice relating to corporate partnership fundraising
What we can offer you:
- range of health benefits
- 26 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service.
- Salary Finance, which empowers you to take control of your financial wellbeing.
- and much more, which you can learn about
Interested? Here’s how to apply:
Application closing date: 15th March 2026
Virtual interview date: From 24th March 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 you are enthusiastic about this opportunity but your experience does not align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway and demonstrate how your experience is transferrable. You may be just the right candidate.
If successful, your recruitment journey will include:
1. Anonymised application form
2. Virtual interview via Microsoft Teams
3. Final stage virtual interview
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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Digital & Marketing Communications Manager
The Queen’s Reading Room
6 Month Fixed-Term Contract with potential for extension
Hybrid working (Home-based but with regular London travel required and office-working possible)
Salary: £35,000 per annum.
Help us grow a global community of readers.
The Queen’s Reading Room is a charity dedicated to celebrating the transformative power of reading. Inspired by Her Majesty The Queen’s passion for literature, and founded by The Queen in 2023, we connect readers around the world with books, authors and ideas through curated content, grassroots partnerships, innovative neuroscientific research, collaborations and major live events — including The Queen’s Reading Room Festival.
We believe books enrich lives, strengthen communities and support wellbeing. As we continue to grow our international audience and deepen our grassroots impact, we are seeking an exceptional Digital & Marketing Communications Manager to help shape the next chapter of our story.
The Role
This is a hands-on role at the heart of the charity.
You will lead integrated digital, marketing and media activity to grow audiences, drive ticket sales, strengthen brand reputation and amplify our impact. You will play a central role in delivering the marketing and ticketing strategy for The Queen’s Reading Room Festival and other major events, ensuring we meet ambitious audience and revenue targets. You will help convert major media moments into sustained follower and email subscriber growth and be responsible for improving website journeys and sign-up performance, using analytics to drive action.
Alongside commercial growth, you will work closely with our Impact Manager, supporting them to craft compelling stories about the charity’s reach and outcomes — particularly across our growing grassroots partnerships — ensuring our communications clearly demonstrate meaningful and measurable social impact.
This role combines strategic thinking with operational delivery. It would suit a confident, creative communications professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is comfortable working with senior stakeholders and high-profile partners.
Key Responsibilities
Marketing & Audience Growth
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Lead marketing strategy for The Queen’s Reading Room Festival and other major events, with clear audience and revenue objectives.
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Develop and deliver integrated ticketing campaigns across digital, email, social, media and partner channels.
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Manage ticketing communications and optimise audience conversion journeys.
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Monitor ticket sales in real time and adjust tactics to meet targets.
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Oversee paid marketing activity, including digital advertising and out-of-home placements where appropriate.
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Develop audience segmentation strategies to grow and retain supporters.
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Produce post-campaign and post-event reports with clear insights and recommendations.
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Convert peak media moments into follower growth and email subscriber acquisition.
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Optimise journeys from reach to follow/sign-up (not only ticket purchase).
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Report on follower and subscriber conversion, and recommend actions.
Digital Content & Impact Storytelling
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Lead digital growth strategy across social media, website and email platforms.
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Work with colleagues to plan content calendars aligned to campaigns, publishing milestones and cultural moments.
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Support the Impact Manager to translate data, insights and grassroots partnership outcomes into compelling, accessible stories, case studies and narrative content that clearly articulates the charity’s reach and measurable outcomes.
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Support the Impact Manager by ensuring impact reporting is integrated across digital channels and campaign materials.
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Oversee high-quality multimedia content creation (copy, graphics, short-form video) which supports the narrative of the charity.
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Draft and approve newsletter content distributed to a large database.
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Build and optimise welcome and follow-up journeys for new subscribers.
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Translate insight into prioritised changes across content, journeys and CTAs
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Use analytics to optimise engagement, growth and conversion.
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Own website performance and continuous improvement (UX and sign-up journeys).
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Ensure tracking is in place and use insight to drive action.
Media Relations & Press Office
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Manage day-to-day press office activity, including handling reactive media enquiries.
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Secure proactive media coverage across print, broadcast and digital channels to support campaigns and events.
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Build and maintain strong journalist relationships.
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Draft press releases, Q&As and briefing materials.
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Monitor and evaluate coverage, correcting inaccuracies where necessary and escalating issues appropriately.
Campaigns, Brand & Partnerships
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Develop and deliver integrated communications campaigns with measurable results.
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Ensure consistency of tone of voice and brand across all platforms.
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Build strong working relationships with publishers, literary organisations, cultural institutions and corporate partners to amplify reach.
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Conduct appropriate due diligence on partnerships in collaboration with senior leadership.
About You
We are looking for a strategic and creative communications professional with strong commercial awareness and excellent storytelling skills.
You will bring:
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Significant experience in digital marketing and communications roles.
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Demonstrable experience leading marketing campaigns with ticket sales or revenue targets.
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Experience marketing events, festivals or large-scale cultural programmes.
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A strong track record of social media growth and digital audience development.
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Experience handling media relations and securing coverage.
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The ability to translate data and impact outcomes into compelling public-facing stories.
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Excellent written communication skills and strong editorial judgement.
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Confidence working with stakeholders and external partners.
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Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret marketing and performance data.
You will also be:
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Creative and commercially minded.
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Calm under pressure and solutions-focused.
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Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
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Discreet and professional when handling sensitive matters.
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Deeply aligned with our mission to promote reading and literacy.
Experience in the charity, publishing, cultural or arts sectors is desirable but not essential. A genuine passion for books and reading is.
Working Arrangements
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Hybrid working, home-based with regular travel to London and the option to work in an office based in London Victoria. Our ideal candidate is based in or around London and must have the right to work in the UK.
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Some evening and weekend work required for major events and festival delivery.
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Occasional UK travel.
Why Join Us?
This is a rare opportunity to play an important role within a high-profile literary charity with international reach and cultural influence.
You will help shape how we grow our audience, strengthen our reputation and tell the story of our expanding grassroots impact — ensuring more people experience the joy and power of reading.
The charity working to celebrate and promote the power and benefits of reading; founded by Her Majesty Queen Camilla.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
CENTRE FOR AGEING BETTER
External Affairs Manager – Ageism and Inequality
· Permanent
· Salary £48,756
· Full time (37.5 hours per week) minimum 4 days a week considered
· Flexible working options will be supported
· Central London Office and Hybrid working
We offer a pension scheme with employer contribution up to 10%, in addition you’ll receive 28 days holiday plus bank holidays, 24-hour access to a comprehensive employee assistance programme, cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan scheme and other benefits.
About the Role
We’re looking for a strategic, creative and proactive public affairs professional to lead our influencing work on ageism and inequalities, including our campaign for a Commissioner for Older People and Ageing; the development of an ageing society strategy; and work to address inequalities in experiences of ageing and support those groups who need it most .
In this role, you’ll shape and deliver an ambitious communications and influencing strategy that raises the profile of our policy issues in parliament and the media and builds support for our policy solutions among national and local government and wider sector leaders.
Working closely with colleagues in the ageism, inequalities and comms teams, you’ll design and deliver impactful communications activity across the channels most likely to increase our influence – from direct engagement and events to media, marketing and social content.
Central to the role will be supporting policy analysis and developing our national policy asks, drafting briefings and consultation submissions, and identifying opportunities to influence through monitoring the external landscape.
You’ll also lead the development of an effective stakeholder engagement plan, driving engagement across government departments, parliament, and other influential stakeholders.
About You
You’ll bring strong experience of working with government and parliament, and a track record of delivering effective policy, campaigning or public affairs activity. A confident communicator, you’re able to translate complex research and policy issues into compelling, accessible messages and present them persuasively to a range of audiences.
Highly organised and comfortable managing multiple priorities, you’ll combine strategic thinking with creativity and a proactive approach to spotting opportunities. You’ll have excellent relationship‑building skills, acting with diplomacy and credibility when engaging with senior stakeholders.
You’ll enjoy working both independently and as part of a small, supportive team, and you’ll be willing to work flexibly when needed to support key events or urgent issues.
About us
The Centre for Ageing Better is a charitable foundation funded by The National Lottery Community Fund and part of the government’s What Works Network
Everyone has the right to a good life as they get older and our whole society benefits when people are able to age well. But far too many people face huge barriers, and as a result are living in bad housing, dealing with poverty and poor health and made to feel invisible in their communities and society.
The Centre for Ageing Better is pioneering ways to make ageing better a reality for everyone. Its key areas of work include challenging ageism and building a nationwide Age-friendly Movement, creating Age-friendly Employment and Age-friendly Homes.
We are striving to create an organisation that reflects our society and the communities we serve. A workplace where everyone feels empowered and where diversity of background and thought is celebrated. We know there is more work to be done and are committed to continuing to improve our practice around Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion.
We very much welcome applications from minority groups and those underrepresented in our workforce. This especially includes people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, LGBT+ people, and Disabled people.
We are a Positive Action employer, therefore in recruitment where two candidates are ‘as qualified as’ each other, we will favour a candidate from any group identified as currently underrepresented in our team based on protected characteristics as outlined in the Equality Act 2010.
To Apply
To apply, please follow the link to complete an application and EDI form.
Please address in your supporting statement how you meet the person specification for the role as fully as possible to demonstrate why you should be shortlisted for interview for this post.
Failure to do so will result in your application being automatically rejected.
The closing date for this role is 10th March, with in-person interviews to take place 23rd March.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Coach Core is an education and employment charity that improves the life-chances of under-represented young people across the UK, who experience barriers, discrimination and a lack of opportunities. We help people age 16-24 develop the skills, confidence and knowledge to unlock long-term employment opportunities through the power of sports apprenticeships. Since 2012, we’ve enabled over 1,100 young people to find meaningful employment across 21 UK locations.
Do you have exceptional skills in driving income through mass participation and special events? We are seeking an experienced, events fundraiser who organising events and stewarding supporters so that we can raise vital funds for under-represented young people.We are looking for someone who brings energy, creativity and exceptional organisation to help us deliver events that inspire, engage and raise vital funds for young people across the UK.
In this pivotal role, you’ll join our friendly Fundraising & Marketing team and take the lead on planning, promoting and delivering our challenge events programme – including the iconic TCS London Marathon and Coach Core’s own Sports Days, Golf Day and a 24hr National Three Peaks Challenge.
Your work will put you right at the heart of our mission. You’ll be the person who:
- empowers event participants to hit ambitious fundraising goals
- builds warm, lasting relationships with supporters, sponsors and partners
- ensures every Coach Core event (large or small) is well‑run, memorable and aligned with our values
Behind every successful fundraising event is someone who can hold all the moving parts together…and that’s where you come in. From recruitment and stewardship to logistics, on‑the‑day management and post‑event follow‑ups, you’ll make sure every participant feels supported and every event runs smoothly, safely and on budget.
If you love bringing people together, thrive in a collaborative environment and want to use your skills to help young people achieve things they never thought possible, this is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact.
Salary: £37,332 (FTE) £31,110 actual for 30 hours per week
Hours:30 hours per week – ideally over 4 days (flexible working considered)
Location: London / Hybrid
Holiday:25 paid holiday days per year (plus bank holidays) pro rata plus discrertionary days over Christmas period
Application Closing Date: 5:00PM Friday 13 March
Application Details:
Your application should include:
- A copy of your CV
- A cover letter outlining why you are a strong fit for this role
- Two examples of past work you are particularly proud of, submitted separately, with a short explanation of why you have chosen them and how they demonstrate the skills set out in the job description
At Coach Core, we believe in the power of diverse perspectives. If you come from a different industry or background and bring fresh insights, innovative thinking, and a commitment to our mission, we encourage you to apply, regardless of not meeting all the criteria.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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It’s an exciting time to join the Rugby Portobello Trust.
We are a vibrant, place-based community charity supporting children and young people in North Kensington. As we expand our reach and deepen our impact, we are investing in the next phase of our fundraising growth, and we’re looking for an ambitious, strategic fundraising leader to help drive that forward.
As Head of Supporter Engagement, you will lead our income-generating strategy across special events, challenge events, individual giving (one-off and regular) and major donors. You’ll shape how we tell our story, deepen supporter relationships and grow unrestricted income to ensure our long-term sustainability.
This is a senior leadership role with real breadth. You will:
- Lead and grow income across multiple fundraising streams
- Develop and steward major donor relationships
- Oversee high-quality, income-generating events
- Drive multi-channel supporter communications
- Analyse performance data and report against KPIs
- Manage and develop a small, committed team
We’re looking for someone who:
✔ Has a strong track record of achieving and growing fundraising income
✔ Has delivered successful income-generating events
✔ Is confident managing donor relationships, including major donors
✔ Can translate organisational strategy into income growth plans
✔ Is comfortable holding targets and being accountable for performance
✔ Brings energy, creativity and leadership to a small but ambitious organisation
You’ll be joining a charity with a loyal supporter base of 3,000+, a strong fundraising history and a passionate leadership team. This is a hands-on role that's strategic in outlook, operational in delivery and deeply connected to the community we serve.
If you’re motivated by the opportunity to shape growth, lead from the front and make a tangible difference in the lives of children and young people, we’d love to hear from you.
We work alongside PEOPLE to improve lives and communities, to unlock POTENTIAL and open up new POSSIBILITIES
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Senior Fundraising Manager (Major Giving)
Salary£49,321.55 per annum
LocationLondon/Hybrid
Weekly Hours35
The Vacancy
Job Title: Senior Fundraising Manager (Major Giving)
Location: London/Hybrid
Salary: £49,321.55 per annum
Weekly Hours: 35
Reference: YMC1095733
We seek a strategic and relationship-driven Philanthropy fundraising professional with a passion for making a difference to young people’s lives. If you thrive on securing transformational gifts and building meaningful connections with high-value donors, then YMCA England & Wales has an incredible opportunity for you to shape and lead our Major Giving programme as our new Senior Fundraising Manager (Major Giving).
About YMCA England & Wales
YMCA England & Wales supports 83 local YMCAs, advocating for vulnerable young people by providing essential building blocks for a better life—like a safe home, guidance, friendship, and employment skills. We are committed to ensuring fairness and opportunity for all, and through our collective voice, we influence national policy and media to improve the lives of young people across the country.
Fundraising at YMCA England & Wales has three pillars:
- Fundraising for distribution through initiatives such as our RoomSponsor programme and national partnerships
- Fundraise to support YMCAs and fund our policy, campaign and research work, which changes the lives of young people
- Help YMCAs fundraise themselves by providing assets, propositions, and advice for local fundraisers.
The Role
As Senior Fundraising Manager (Major Giving), you will lead the development and implementation of an ambitious new Major Giving strategy to secure and maximise funds from high-net-worth individuals. Your focus will be on nurturing relationships with existing donors while identifying and engaging new prospects, driving initiatives including Giving Circles and Development Boards.
You will work closely with senior leadership, Trustees, and key stakeholders to craft compelling cases for support, aligning with YMCA’s ambitious new housing strategy and broader organisational goals.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and grow a portfolio of major donors, developing tailored engagement strategies to inspire long-term support.
- Plan and execute donor stewardship activities, including bespoke events, face-to-face meetings, and personalised communications.
- Work with senior leadership and Trustees to build strong relationships with philanthropists and high-value supporters.
- Develop and deliver compelling proposals, impact reports, and updates to donors.
- Identify and research prospective major donors, developing strategies to engage them effectively.
- Implement YMCA’s ambitious Major Giving Strategy which projects an ever more important focus for this area.
- Oversee the Major Giving income and expenditure budget, providing accurate forecasts and performance reports.
- Collaborate with colleagues across fundraising teams to align strategies and maximise income opportunities.
- Ensure robust data management within the CRM database, adhering to GDPR and best practices.
- Work cross-functionally to develop new fundraising products and giving opportunities, ensuring high-value philanthropy is embedded across the organisation.
About You
We are looking for a highly motivated, strategic, and personable fundraising professional with a proven track record of securing major gifts. You will be confident in building relationships with high-net-worth individuals and passionate about delivering exceptional donor experiences.
You will have:
- Significant experience in major donor fundraising, with a track record of securing five- and six-figure gifts.
- Excellent relationship management skills, with the ability to engage and influence high-value supporters.
- Strong strategic thinking and planning skills, with experience in developing and implementing fundraising strategies.
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to create compelling cases for support.
- Budget management and forecasting experience, with a focus on data-driven decision-making.
- Experience working with senior stakeholders, including Trustees and senior leadership teams.
- Knowledge of philanthropy trends, donor motivations, and fundraising best practices.
Why Join Us?
- Be part of an ambitious and growing fundraising team, with the opportunity to shape and lead YMCA’s major donor programme.
- Work for a charity that makes a real difference in the lives of young people and communities across England & Wales.
- Enjoy a collaborative and supportive work environment, where your contributions are valued and celebrated.
- Competitive salary and benefits package, with opportunities for professional development.
If you are passionate about philanthropy and have the skills and experience to drive major donor fundraising at YMCA England & Wales, we would love to hear from you!
To apply: please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role
Our recruitment process is anonymised and candidates' names are hidden. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. Safer recruitment is important to us and the successful applicant will be asked to provide two references. They will also be required to complete a safeguarding self-declaration, safeguarding training and undertake a DBS check.
YMCA is the world's oldest and largest youth charity. Collectively, we support 402,501 young people across 708 communities in England and Wales.


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Bid Manager & Writer
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Job Title: Bid Manager & Writer
Location: Highbury & Islington. Unfortunately, this premises does not have step free access.
Salary: £42,000
Shift Pattern: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 09:00 - 17:00. Hybrid role based in our central office with regular travel to our services, market engagement events and days working from home
About the Role
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Bid Manager and Writer to join our dynamic Business Development Team. This is a pivotal, hands-on role that will play a key part in driving organisational growth, securing new opportunities, and retaining existing contracts. Working closely with senior colleagues and internal stakeholders, you will develop strong, persuasive bids and proposals that meet financial targets and organisational objectives. While you will work independently on bids, you will also be an integral part of the wider Bid and Business Development teams, supporting colleagues and collaborating with subject matter experts as required.
SIG is a complex and growing organisation, delivering a wide range of health, social care and criminal justice funded services. In this role, you will lead competitive tendering processes end to end, crafting compelling, compliant submissions that align with our mission and values. You will take ownership of the full bid lifecycle, from early market engagement through to final submission ensuring quality, consistency, and compliance at every stage.
Many procurement processes screen submissions for AI‑generated content, and our bids must meet strict originality requirements. Applicants must be able to write independently and produce original bid content without reliance on AI writing tools
Key Responsibilities Include:
- Lead the development and submission of competitive bids, ensuring all are delivered on time and to the highest standard.
- Collaborate with senior colleagues and internal teams to secure necessary approvals and sign-off for bids and budgets.
- Produce high-quality, engaging proposals that clearly articulate SIG’s vision, services, and value to commissioners and funders.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including senior leaders and commissioners.
- Conduct market research and stay informed on trends across social care, criminal justice, healthcare, and procurement to inform bid strategy.
- Work closely with Bid Team colleagues to draft, review, and finalise submissions.
- Attend market engagement events and undertake service visits to gain insight and represent SIG effectively.
About You
We're looking for a self-starter, someone who can hit the ground running and form effective purposeful relationships within the organisation and externally, someone innovative, creative, and able solve problems to support our growth! Someone with previous experience writing bids and/or proposals, securing new or existing contracts. We're looking for an effective communicator, with a high attention to detail and quality. You will be passionate about what we do, supporting vulnerable people and understand the complexities of their backgrounds. .
What We’re Looking For:
- Proven experience in bid writing and bid management, with a track record of securing new contracts and retaining existing ones.
- Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills, with strong attention to detail.
- The ability to produce clear, compelling, and engaging content.
- Ideally, experience securing bids and proposals within the voluntary, social care, criminal justice, or healthcare sectors.
- A strong understanding of the sector.
- Confidence in engaging with senior stakeholders, including directors and commissioners, and leading bid-related meetings.
- Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritise effectively, meet deadlines, and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and experience using tender portals.
- A proactive, self-motivated approach, with the ability to take ownership of bids through to successful completion.
- Alignment with SIG’s values of Ambition, Empowerment, Transparency, and Inclusivity.
Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria.
What we Offer
- 25 days (Full time equivalent) annual leave, increasing with the length of service
- Employer Pension Contribution
- Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card
- Access to discounted tickets for music events, shows, sports and more
- Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing at work
- Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans
- Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling
- Life Assurance Scheme
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Annual Staff Awards
- EDI Ambassador programme
About Social Interest Group (SIG)
SIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings, probation settings, and hospitals. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, Kent and Liverpool. Our goal is to transform lives through empowering change.
We believe good care and support improves lives with the vision to create healthier, safer, and more inclusive communities. Join us on our mission to empower independence through trauma-informed solutions and dynamic partnerships that keep people out of prison, out of hospital, and off the streets.
Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future: Theory of Change Further details can be found on our website here: Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group.
Additional Information
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Empowering independence through trauma-informed solutions and dynamic partnerships that keep people out of prison, out of hospital and off the streets
About Fields in Trust
Fields in Trust is the charity that protects the future of our parks, playgrounds, playing fields and green spaces. As a proud Royal Charter charity operating through the UK we work to legally protect thousands of spaces forever ensuring that millions of people have access to a green space close to home.
We act as the long-term stewards of these protected spaces and, through our green space standards and advocacy, have influenced the creation of thousands more. We’re proud of our 100 year legacy and excited about our bold new five-year strategy to grow our impact and strengthen our influence.
Partnership Account Manager
Reports to: Director, Income Generation and Communications
Salary: Circa £40,000
Role Overview
This role sits within the Income Generation Team and plays a key part in managing a small, growing portfolio of partners. You’ll deliver high‑quality account management that deepens engagement and maximises income and impact for the charity. The focus is on stewarding our existing partnerships—ensuring agreements are delivered to a high standard, building strong relationships, and coordinating activity across the organisation. You’ll bring partnership ideas to life, strengthen engagement where it adds value to our mission, and help ensure each collaboration achieves its full potential.
You’ll have the autonomy to lead thoughtful, well‑executed partnership activity, the space to build long‑term relationships, and the chance to work closely with senior stakeholders and passionate teams across the charity.
Responsibilities include:
Partnership Delivery and Relationship Management
- Manage a portfolio of partners with consistent, high‑quality stewardship, coordinating delivery and fundraising commitments.
- Build strong, long‑term relationships and act as the main day‑to‑day contact.
- Represent the charity professionally at meetings and events.
- Track progress against KPIs and maintain accurate reporting.
- Produce clear impact updates working with the Digital Content Manager.
Project & Workflow Management
- Manage timelines, action plans, and multiple concurrent workstreams.
- Coordinate internal teams to deliver partnership commitments.
- Spot risks early and resolve or escalate as needed.
Maximising Partnership Value
- Identify ways to deepen relationships and grow financial value.
- Develop new ideas with partners that align with strategy.
- Encourage in‑kind support to enhance delivery or reduce costs.
- Spot opportunities to expand existing partnerships.
- Create pitches, proposals, and briefs aligned to strategic priorities.
- Work with leadership to shape deliverable, high‑impact propositions.
Internal Collaboration
- Work closely with colleagues across teams to deliver partnership activity.
- Share updates transparently and coordinate data, case studies, and comms.
- Act as the internal advocate for partner needs and expectations.
Administration, Compliance & Reporting
- Maintain accurate Customer Relationship Management records and partnership documentation.
- Support due diligence, agreements, and reporting cycles.
- Ensure compliance with GDPR, brand guidelines, and fundraising regulations.
Championing the Mission
- Communicate the charity’s impact clearly and confidently.
- Help partners understand how their support drives outcomes.
- Promote a culture of strong partnership working across the organisation.
Qualifications
- Proven track record managing and growing key partnerships
- Strong communication, influencing and negotiation skills
- Able to manage multiple partnerships with solid organisational, financial and commercial awareness
- Experience creating delivery plans and agreements; brand licensing/staff fundraising a plus
- Proactive and data‑led, shaping partnership strategy through insight
- Working knowledge of fundraising regulation, GDPR and CRM systems (e.g., Donorfy)
- Build trusted senior‑level relationships
- Confident in renewals and long‑term planning
- Spot opportunities for innovation, growth and added value
- Ensure clear impact reporting and financial accountability
- Collaborate effectively across internal teams
- Strong planning skills; able to juggle multiple workstreams and respond to fast‑moving priorities
Additional information
- 25 days annual leave (plus one additional day per year of service, up to five years).
- Discretionary leave between Christmas and New Year.
- Two employee volunteer days per year.
- 5% employer pension contribution.
- Interest-free season ticket loan.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Overview
The Talent Set are delighted to partner with the National Childbirth Trust (NCT) on a fantastic Senior Philanthropy and Partnerships Manager role. This pivotal position will work to accelerate their corporate and individual major gifts programme. Taking a thoughtful, supporter-first approach, you’ll secure six-figure gifts that drive real change for people as they become parents across the UK.
You’ll join at an exciting moment, as the charity enters its 70th Anniversary year!
Working closely with our Chair of Trustees, Chief Executive and Head of Fundraising & Partnerships, you’ll help unlock new networks and opportunities. You’ll be the key link between internal and external conversations — taking ideas from first spark, through a brilliant ask, and into smooth delivery — while also helping to build the infrastructure that makes high-value fundraising work at scale (KPIs, reporting and supporter management).
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute strategies to cultivate and maintain relationships with donors, partners, and stakeholders.
- Identify new funding opportunities and partnership prospects to expand the organisation’s reach.
- Lead engagement activities, including events and campaigns, to increase visibility and support.
- Collaborate across teams to develop compelling proposals, reports, and presentations.
- Monitor, evaluate, and report on partnership outcomes to inform future strategies.
- Represent the organisation at external events and forums, strengthening its presence in the sector.
Person Specification
- Demonstrates excellent relationship-building and communication skills.
- Organised with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively.
- Has a proactive approach to identifying opportunities and solutions.
- Strong understanding of philanthropy and nonprofit funding landscapes.
- Adaptable and culturally sensitive, with a commitment to inclusive practices.
- Possesses strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
- Experience in fundraising, stakeholder engagement, or partnership management is desirable.
What’s on Offer
Salary: 45,000
Location: Remote, with regular travel to corporate and major donor meetings
How to Apply
To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the 'apply now' button (please do not apply via email). We aim to get back to all successful candidates within 48 working hours.
Commitment to Diversity
The Talent Set are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability, or age. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.
About Fields in Trust
Fields in Trust is the charity that protects the future of our parks, playgrounds, playing fields and green spaces. As a proud Royal Charter charity operating through the UK we work to legally protect thousands of spaces forever ensuring that millions of people have access to a green space close to home.
We act as the long-term stewards of these protected spaces and, through our green space standards and advocacy, have influenced the creation of thousands more. We’re proud of our 100 year legacy and excited about our bold new five-year strategy to grow our impact and strengthen our influence.
Job Description
Relationship Fundraising Manager
Reports to: Director Income Generation and Communications
Salary: Circa £50,000
Role Overview
This is the ideal role for someone who is genuinely people‑focused, thrives on building meaningful relationships, and takes pride in doing what they say they’ll do — and doing it brilliantly. You’ll inspire potential supporters and surprise and delight funders through thoughtful stewardship, timely communication, and personalised engagement that stands out.
You’ll work as part of the Income Generation Team to build engaging relationships with potential funders, helping to grow our income and deepen the connections that fuel our mission. Working closely with colleagues across our small, collaborative team, you’ll inspire supporters with compelling stories about our work, connect their passions with our purpose, and deliver exceptional experiences that grow and strengthen long‑term support.
Responsibilities include:
Relationship Management
- Build and steward relationships with major Trusts, Foundations, Major Donors, and high‑value volunteers.
- Maintain strong rapport so key contacts feel valued, informed, and inspired.
- Represent the charity as a warm, credible ambassador.
- Provide exceptional stewardship that surprises, delights, and strengthens funder connection.
- Deliver high‑quality updates, reports, and personalised communications.
- Organise meetings, calls, visits, and events that deepen engagement and show impact
Income Generation and Proposal Development
- Write tailored, compelling applications to strategic Trusts and Foundations.
- Deliver inspiring and engaging content to potential Major Donors, working with the wider senior leadership team as appropriate.
- Work with teams across the charity to gather stories, data, and insights that strengthen cases for support.
Internal Collaboration and Cross‑Team Working
- Partner closely with colleagues — everyone plays a role in income generation in a small team.
- Share pipeline updates, opportunities, and challenges transparently.
- Act as an internal advocate for potential funders, ensuring colleagues understand expectations and commitments.
Data, Systems & Compliance
- Keep accurate, up‑to‑date records of all interactions, applications, and activities in the charity’s Customer Relationship Management system (Donorfy).
- Ensure all fundraising activity complies with data protection laws and fundraising standards.
- Track pipelines, deadlines, and reporting requirements to support effective planning and forecasting
Qualifications
- Experience working with high‑net‑worth clients, building strong relationships and networks.
- Clear understanding of commercial vs. philanthropic giving, with the ability to tailor conversations to donor motivations.
- Experience writing bids, proposals, or tailored funding submissions.
- Natural relationship‑builder — warm, confident, and personable.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience or clear aptitude in fundraising, partnerships, donor relations, or account management.
- Highly organised, reliable, and comfortable managing multiple priorities.
- Curious, proactive, and quick to follow up.
- Passionate about the charity’s mission and impact‑driven.
- Collaborative team player who enhances visibility and understanding of the charity’s work.
- Confident using CRM or database systems to keep accurate records
Additional information
- 25 days annual leave (plus one additional day per year of service, up to five years).
- Discretionary leave between Christmas and New Year.
- Two employee volunteer days per year.
- 5% employer pension contribution.
- Interest-free season ticket loan.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Job Title: Senior Trusts & Foundations Manager
Reporting To: Head of Statutory Fundraising, Trusts and Foundations
Salary Range: £45.000 - £50.000
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Hybrid, across London sites. Old Street. Canary Wharf, Poplar.
Working days/hours per week: 35 per week, 9am – 5pm
Direct reports: 2
Our Vision: A UK where “No good food goes to waste
The Felix Project and FareShare have recently merged to form the UK's largest food redistribution charity. Its vision is a UK where good food is never wasted, and nobody goes hungry.
The organisation rescues high quality edible surplus food, from across the food industry and gets it to over 8,000 organisations across the UK who are working to strengthen communities and improve lives.
The charity manages seven depots across London, Suffolk, Merseyside and Hampshire and works with 16 network partners who operate a further 26 regional depots across the UK.
Over the next year our ambition is to rescue enough food nationally to provide nearly 200 million meals, turning an environmental problem into social good with measurable impact for people, planet, and the economy.
Purpose of the Job
Oversee the planning and delivery of a portfolio of trusts and foundations funders, that maximise income potential and provide relationship management for a number of key accounts, providing impact reports and associated benefits
Devising, implementing and attending a variety of national Stewardship events as and when required and leading and supporting depot visits for potential and existing funders. Develop a range of engaging, innovative and persuasive proposals that capture the ambition and vision of the charity.
Provide continuous reviews of plans and/or funding agreements managed by the trusts and foundations team to ensure appropriate levels of stewardship and undertake research to identify potential funders, both within and outside of the UK and maintaining an effective pipeline designed to undertake detailed prospecting and identification of targets needed to deliver long term income.
Provide development of key relationships with Network partners to provide support and guidance on national funders and identifying new funding opportunities and actively participate in budget setting and quarterly forecasting
The ownership of identified funding for specified projects and create, maintain, and disseminate as appropriate.
Duties & Responsibilities
·Experience of working in a regulated environment and demonstrable risk assessment capabilities
·Significant experience of working with trusts and grant funders and a good understanding of the UK funding landscape, in a management/line management position
·Proven track record of meeting challenging targets, securing multi-year business and increasing income from existing funders
·Strong financial acumen, with the ability to work with complex budgets and production of associated grant reports
·Excellent written and verbal communication skills, particularly in writing proposals and presentations, with the ability to engage at all levels with diverse stakeholders
·Proficient level of IT skills, specifically Microsoft Office applications
·Experience of managing projects or varying scale and scope
·Pipeline of potential funders
·Delivery of income targets and expectations
We deliver this surplus food to charities and schools so they can provide healthy meals and help the most vulnerable in our society.



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Funders In Good was founded to support Muslim donors in the UK who want to achieve strategic, long-term impact but lack the capacity, connections, or expertise to give effectively. We provide tailored financial grants and strategic support to social ventures serving Islam and Muslims, helping them scale, strengthen systems, and increase long-term impact. Our focus is on ventures and leaders contributing to a society where commitment to God flourishes.
Since 2021, we have grown from nine seed funders to over 130 members in our invitation-only Funder Network. Members contribute financially and through skills, receive quarterly progress reports, access events, and connect with other funders. This network is part of our wider community, which includes our team and the ventures we back.
As Funder Development Manager, you will shape this network by developing a compelling value proposition, building acquisition pipelines, nurturing funders, and curating engagement programs that deepen alignment with our mission. Success relies on both fundraising expertise and emotional intelligence: you will build trust with a diverse range of donors and philanthropists, navigating conversations about values, faith, impact, and community with warmth and confidence.
This senior, outward-facing role carries responsibility for income generation, stewardship, and relationship-building.
Please read the JD to find out more, application deadline is midnight 8th March 2026.
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Harris Hill are delighted to be partnering with UWS, an award-winning global education organisation bringing community-led schooling to some of the world’s most remote populations. Following a record-breaking year and the launch of their ambitious 2025–2030 Programmes Strategy, UWS is entering a hugely exciting phase of growth — and they’re now seeking a strategic, relationship-driven Senior Philanthropy Manager to help shape the next chapter.
The Opportunity
As Senior Philanthropy Manager, you will lead and evolve UWS’ high-value giving strategy, driving transformational income and long-term supporter engagement.
This role blends strategic leadership with hands-on major donor fundraising. You will:
- Lead and deliver the Philanthropy Strategy in line with organisational priorities
- Personally manage and grow a portfolio generating c. £500k–£1m p.a.
- Secure six-figure and multi-year gifts
- Develop compelling, visionary cases for support aligned to UWS’ global education mission
- Work closely with trustees, senior leaders and global colleagues to unlock new high-value networks
- Line manage and develop the Events & Philanthropy Manager, ensuring events are strategically aligned cultivation tools
You’ll oversee forecasting, pipeline development, KPIs and budget management — ensuring philanthropy at UWS is both ambitious and operationally robust.
What UWS Are Looking For
UWS are seeking a philanthropy leader who brings:
- A proven track record of delivering at least £500k+ p.a. within major donor programmes
- Personal success securing six-figure gifts
- Experience building and managing strong donor pipelines
- Confidence working with trustees, senior stakeholders and high-net-worth individuals
- Strategic planning capability alongside strong delivery focus
- Line management experience or strong coaching capability
Experience within an international NGO or global development context would be advantageous, as would exposure to high-value events or development boards.
Above all, they are looking for someone who can cultivate transformational relationships and confidently lead a high-value programme through its next phase of growth.
Key Details
- Location: London (Hybrid – 2 days per week in office)
- Contract: Permanent
- Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
- Salary: Competitive
- Reports to: Executive Director of Fundraising & Communications
- Line management: 1 direct report (Events & Philanthropy Manager)
- Closing date: 9am, Monday 16th March
- Interviews: w/c 23rd March (1st stage) and w/c 30th March (2nd stage)
- DBS required
As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics
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Since 1960 we have invested more than £500 million in blood cancer research in the UK. Where we’ve invested, survival rates and quality of life have improved. We’ve been working to beat blood cancer for over 50 years, and we won’t stop until we do. Be a part of our story and help us change the world.
We’re looking for a Senior Research Grants Officer to play a key role in delivering and strengthening our research portfolio spanning translational and clinical research. You’ll lead on the coordination and delivery of the Transformational Research Awards Scheme, support clinical trial review processes, and oversee a portfolio of active grants to ensure funding decisions and post-award management are rigorous, transparent and strategically aligned.
You’ll also play an important part in strengthening how we fund and manage research. From supporting the implementation of a new Grants Management System to refining processes and providing expert guidance to researchers, committee members and senior stakeholders, you’ll help ensure our investment delivers maximum impact. If you bring strong biomedical knowledge, grant administration experience and a passion for driving progress for people affected by blood cancer, we’d love to hear from you.
This is a hybrid role with regular anchor days in our London office, alongside attendance at key meetings, conferences and team events throughout the year.
We are committed to actively promoting equality, diversity, and inclusivity. In line with our strategy we welcome approaches from individuals from underrepresented groups, including minority communities, and applicants with a disability, to better reflect the community we serve and help broaden our perspectives.
We research, we support, we care. Because it’s time to beat leukaemia, lymphoma, myeloma and all types of blood cancer.



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