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This is an exciting opportunity to establish RLSS UK’s first-ever corporate fundraising function. The Corporate Partnerships Manager will build, lead, and deliver a new programme that maximises income from corporate supporters and aligns partners with our mission to save lives. You will be responsible for developing the strategy, creating the tools and foundations, proactively generating new business, and delivering excellent stewardship as partnerships are secured.
This role requires a commercially aware, results-driven individual who understands how to position partnerships in a way that delivers mutual value and translate opportunity into income through focused action, strong relationship building, and a clear understanding of corporate priorities.
This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a build from scratch environment, combining strategic thinking, creativity, and hands on delivery.
ROLE OVERVIEW
As the Corporate Partnerships Manager, you will lead the development and delivery of RLSS UK’s new corporate fundraising function, create a sustainable strategy, and build a strong pipeline from the ground up.
You will identify, secure, and grow high-value partnerships that align with corporate priorities, producing compelling and commercially compelling propositions that demonstrate clear mutual benefit. Working collaboratively across the organisation, you will ensure partnerships support RLSS UK’s mission and contribute to long term income growth.
KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategy and Planning
- Develop and deliver RLSS UK’s first corporate partnerships strategy, setting clear priorities and income targets for year one and beyond.
- Lead the development of a corporate partnerships income stream, building a sustainable portfolio of partnerships and relationships.
- Create the foundations for growth including a case for support, stewardship framework, pitch decks and templates and KPI and reporting tools.
- Establish systems and internal processes required for a corporate fundraising function.
- Use sector insights, benchmarking, and data to inform strategy and identify opportunities for growth.
Partnership Development
- Build and actively manage a new business pipeline from scratch, ensuring consistent prospecting and follow up.
- Conduct in-depth prospect research to identify target companies, align commercial priorities, and map key decision makers.
- Develop compelling, tailored proposals, pitches, and partnership packages that clearly articulate impact and mutual value.
- Secure a diverse portfolio of partnerships including multi-year strategic, six-figure, Charity of the Year, cause-related marketing, and sponsorship agreements.
- Create cultivation journeys for high-value prospects, maintaining momentum from first contact to close.
- Represent RLSS UK externally at meetings, events, and networking opportunities, confidently positioning the organisation with senior stakeholders.
- Work closely with commercial colleagues to ensure alignment and avoid overlap with existing commercial contracts.
Account Management
- Provide effective day-to-day relationship management to ensure partners feel supported, informed, and engaged with RLSS UK’s mission.
- Deliver clear partnership growth plans that maximise income, engagement, impact, and mutual benefit.
- Identify and activate opportunities to expand partnerships across corporate philanthropy, payroll giving, strategic volunteering, sponsorship, cause-related marketing, and employee engagement.
- Build and maintain positive relationships with senior stakeholders, acting as a trusted and credible partner.
- Monitor partnership delivery against agreed KPIs and use insight to refine and strengthen activity over time.
- Produce high-quality written communications, proposals, and impact reports tailored to individual partners.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues across Fundraising, Marketing and Communications, Education, and Commercial teams to ensure consistent and high-quality delivery.
Reporting and Evaluation
- Use data-driven insights and KPIs to evaluate and refine strategies for maximum impact, income growth, and return on investment.
- Ensure compliance with fundraising regulations, UK GDPR, and RLSS UK policies.
- Maintain accurate pipeline and forecasting information within the CRM system.
- Deliver annual reviews for partnerships to demonstrate impact and ensure all partnerships are meeting agreed KPIS.
- Identify emerging trends and opportunities to diversify income streams and enhance brand visibility.
Other Duties & Responsibilities
- All other duties reasonably associated with your role, as directed by the Line Manager.
- Line management responsibility for the Supporter Engagement Executive, including performance and development, assigning day-to-day tasks and projects, and providing guidance and support.
- Ensure compliance with UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018 by complying with internal information governance policies and maintaining up-to-date documentation as part of RLSS UK’s compliance programme.
- Demonstrate and uphold the Society’s values and behavioural standards at all times.
- Help create an inclusive working environment where diversity is valued, everyone can contribute, and everyday actions ensure we meet our duty to uphold and promote equality.
This job description is not to be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive. It is intended as an outline indication of areas of activity and responsibility and will be amended in light of the changing needs of the organisation.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential Relevant Experience, Skills and/or Aptitudes
- Experience in business development, fundraising, partnerships, or relevant commercial roles.
- Ability to build strong relationships with senior internal and external stakeholders.
- Experience securing and managing partnerships across at least two of:
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- Charity of the Year
- Strategic partnerships
- Sponsorship
- Cause related marketing/ brand licensing
- Confident pitching and negotiating with senior corporate leaders.
- Strong strategic thinking coupled with hands‑on delivery.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to create persuasive proposals and cases for support.
- Strong organisational and project management skills.
- Strong understanding of return on investment (ROI) and the ability to evaluate the effectiveness, sustainability, and value of fundraising activity.
- Strong understanding of CRM systems and fundraising technologies, and how these support effective partnership programmes.
- Understanding of fundraising regulation, GDPR, and ethical fundraising practices.
- Experience managing budgets and ensuring effective allocation of resources.
- Comfortable working in an environment where systems, processes, and programmes are being built from the ground up.
Desirable Relevant Experience, Skills and/or Aptitudes
- Knowledge and understanding of RLSS UK.
- Previous experience of line management.
- Experience of working in a charity or organisation where corporate fundraising or partnerships have been developed from the ground up, including building systems, processes, and pipeline momentum.
- Experience working in a small team or start-up environment.
- Commercially minded, with a strong understanding of the corporate landscape and the ability to shape compelling, mutually beneficial partnership opportunities that align business priorities with charitable impact.
ABOUT RLSS UK
The Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK) is the leading charity for water safety and drowning prevention in the UK and Ireland. Our mission is to save lives by being the leader in lifesaving, lifeguarding, and water safety education so that everyone can enjoy water safely. We share our expertise, skills, and knowledge to empower people to enjoy water safely and achieve our vision; communities free from drowning.
With increasing corporate focus on ESG, community safety, and employee wellbeing, RLSS UK is uniquely positioned to build strategic partnerships that help companies keep their people and communities safe around water.
WHAT RLSS UK CAN OFFER YOU
RLSS UK is a national Charity based in Worcester, and we offer great staff benefits including -
- Annual Leave based on 27 days + Bank Holidays + a discretionary day off for your birthday
- Private Medical Scheme*
- Enhanced Society Sick Pay*
- Eye Care*
- Employee Assistance Programme via Health Assured
- Life Assurance Scheme
- Howdens Sports Benefits/Perks at Work
- Free RLSS UK Membership
- Free tea and coffee when working from HQ, including access to our wonderful Coffee Machine
- Free on-site parking when working from HQ
- Company Events and more!
*Subject to eligibility criteria
YOUR APPLICATION
Please send your CV along with a Cover Letter outlining why you should join our Income Generation and Engagement Team
Closing Date – 5.00pm, Tuesday 17th March 2026
Interview Date – Tuesday 31st March 2026 at our Worcester Head Office (subject to change)
Should you wish to discuss the role, any reasonable adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment process, or have any questions, please get in touch where a member of the RLSS UK HR Department will be happy to help.
RLSS UK are a Disability Confident Committed Employer and an INclusive Worcestershire Leader.
It is our vision to have nations without drowning where everyone can safely enjoy being in, on or near water.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Operations Manager
Oversee the safe, compliant and seamless running of our estates, facilities, transport, health & safety and sustainability services - ensuring our College thrives every day.
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: £40,650 - £43,419
Contract: Full Time, 37 Hours, 52 Weeks
Closing Date: Thursday 5th March, 2026 at 12:00pm
The Operations Manager is responsible for the safe, efficient and compliant delivery of the College’s operational services, including estates and facilities, transport, health and safety, sustainability and contracted services.
Role Responsibilities:
Estates and Facilities management
- Manage and monitor contracts for building and grounds maintenance, cleaning, hygiene, waste management and energy supply, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and agreed service levels.
- Lead procurement processes for operational contracts, including tendering, evaluation, renewal and performance monitoring, ensuring value for money and strong contractor relationships.
- Develop and maintain a rolling programme of planned and reactive maintenance, site inspections and condition surveys to ensure the estate is safe, accessible and fit for purpose.
- Ensure full compliance with all relevant legal, regulatory and statutory requirements relating to property and facilities.
Transport
- Manage the College’s transport fleet in line with Community Transport Association requirements.
- Ensure all vehicles are legally compliant, well maintained and efficiently utilised.
- Ensure drivers are appropriately authorised, trained and compliant with statutory and College requirements.
Health and Safety
- Act as the operational lead for health and safety across the College.
- Maintain and regularly review health and safety policies, procedures, risk assessments and compliance documentation.
- Work collaboratively with the Health and Safety Coordinator to deliver training, guidance and support to staff.
- Ensure statutory inspections and testing (including fire safety, water quality and electrical safety) are completed and recorded.
Sustainability
- Monitor energy consumption and implement initiatives to reduce usage and improve environmental sustainability.
- Ensure waste management and disposal processes meet environmental legislation and promote recycling and responsible resource use.
Leadership
- Line manage the operations team, including estates, transport and health and safety staff.
- Develop and implement effective operational procedures to support the smooth day‑to‑day running of the College.
- Manage operational budgets and contribute to financial planning and cost control.
- Contribute to College-wide planning and improvement initiatives through collaborative working with senior leaders and managers.
Management Responsibilities
- Provide effective and professional line management to your team throughout their employment journey.
- Manage budgets in accordance with organisational requirements and targets.
- Meet agreed departmental targets and deadlines.
- Ensure key data and reporting requirements are met.
- Contribute to the overall management of the College through working collaboratively with other managers on specific projects or to ensure consistent and effective processes.
- Ensure effective written/ verbal communications within the organisation and with external stakeholders.
- Demonstrate best practice and ensure the implementation of all college policies and procedures.
- Ensure the efficient and effective use of all college resources, including staff.
- Work to continually improve the performance and practices of the organisation.
- In the event of staff shortages or absence to cover, in accordance with capabilities.
- Take ownership of own CPD to maintain skills and knowledge required to be at the forefront of own sphere of operation
General Responsibilities for all Staff:
- Ensure that all beneficiaries are treated with dignity and respect.
- Empower students and day service users to maintain their personal independence and confidentiality.
- Contribute positively to a high-quality teaching, learning, and working environment.
- Comply with health & safety and safeguarding regulations.
- Any other reasonable duties commensurate with role as required.
Website & Social Media Manager at Affinity Trust
Location: Hybrid – Thame Office (min. 2 days/week)
Hours: 37.5 per week
Salary: £40,000 per annum
The Opportunity
Are you a values-driven digital communications professional ready to amplify voices and build online communities that create real change? This is your chance to transform how a purpose-led organisation connects – driving visibility, engagement, and impact for people with learning disabilities, autism, and those who support them.
As our Website & Social Media Manager, you’ll combine up-to-date digital marketing knowledge and data insight skills with storytelling that engages key stakeholders – optimising our online presence, producing compelling and accessible content, and using data to improve engagement, support recruitment, and influence policy. You’ll also work closely with the Senior Marketing & External Affairs Manager to create digital content that strengthens our public affairs and stakeholder engagement activity.
What You’ll Do
Digital & Web Strategy
- Shape and deliver digital strategies that grow our online reach and impact.
- Oversee website content, performance, accessibility, and SEO, with agency support, identifying ongoing opportunities to improve reach and performance.
- Create and manage high-quality content that reflects our authentic voice and lived experiences.
Social Media Leadership
- Build and nurture trust and engagement across social media platforms.
- Empower and enable colleagues to share values-led content that showcases our work and impact.
- Design and run targeted campaigns to support recruitment, awareness, and policy influence.
Content & Digital PR
- Produce accessible multimedia content (video, graphics, storytelling).
- Lead digital PR activity to amplify campaigns, events, and partnerships.
- Support the delivery of content for public affairs and stakeholder engagement.
Analytics & Insights
- Use GA4 and social analytics tools to measure success and inform decisions.
- Report on performance and continuously optimise for greater impact.
- Stay ahead of trends, tools, and algorithms to keep our digital presence strong.
What You Bring
- Proven experience managing websites, social media channels, and digital communities.
- Hands-on understanding of GA4, SEO, digital PR, and paid social campaigns.
- Strong storytelling and content creation skills, guided by insight and data.
- Collaborative approach with the ability to align digital activity with organisational goals.
- (Bonus) Experience in health, social care, or policy-related communications; familiarity with accessibility tools.
Why Join Us
- £40,000 salary + excellent benefits.
- Hybrid working (min. 2 days/week in Thame).
- 31 days’ annual leave (inc. bank holidays), rising with service.
- Blue Light Card, Cycle2Work, option to buy additional holiday.
- We celebrate diversity and are proud to be Disability Confident – we guarantee an interview for any applicant with a disability who meets the minimum criteria.
This is digital work with purpose. Build communities. Amplify voices. Drive change.
If you are offered the role, you will be required to have a DBS check at the relevant level, which we’ll cover the cost for.
For full details, please see the attached job description.
If you’re passionate about safer communities and want a role where your work has a direct and lasting impact, this could be the perfect opportunity. As Crimestoppers’ Regional Manager for the North West of England, you’ll play a pivotal part in helping protect the public, empowering local people, and supporting the agencies working to prevent and solve crime.
We’re looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Regional Manager to represent Crimestoppers across the region. You’ll work closely with law enforcement and community partners to design and deliver meaningful crime‑prevention campaigns, while also coordinating cross‑border and national initiatives with organisations such as ROCUs and the NCA. You’ll empower local volunteer committees to thrive, act as a spokespeople for Crimestoppers in local and regional media, and drive funding opportunities that help expand our impact.
This role variety, and the chance to genuinely make a difference. We’re seeking someone with strong project and budget management skills, confidence under pressure, and the ability to build strategic relationships. Experience in or significant knowledge of the voluntary sector, media campaigning, or policing practice would be an advantage. If you’re committed to community safety and excited by the challenge of influencing real change, we’d love to hear from you.
Please have a read of the job pack here before submitting your CV and covering letter.
3 years fixed term contract | Full time | Home Based | £38,828p/a | DBS required
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you a highly organised project leader with a track record of developing rigorous and impactful processes? Do you want to lead the delivery of the nationally-recognised accreditation transforming mental health in higher education? This could be the role for you.
We’re looking for a methodical and strategic Programme Manager (Award) to manage the end-to-end delivery of University Mental Health Charter (UMHC) Award and act as key spokesperson for the programme.
You’ll play a vital role in ensuring that the Award upholds its standards and values, and continues to develop and scale, supporting positive change for staff and students at universities across the UK.
About the role
- Lead the delivery of the nationally-recognised accreditation for mental health in higher education: the University Mental Health Charter Award.
- The UMHC Award recognises universities that promote the mental health and wellbeing of their university communities and supports them to continually improve.
- You will own the end-to-end management of a complex, high-profile and impactful programme, balancing administrative excellence and strategic development.
Key responsibilities
- Drive the Award lifecycle, from onboarding universities, coordinating our network of assessors and managing the Award panel.
- Scale and continually improve the Award process, ensuring it remains rigorous, impactful and values-led.
- Act as key spokesperson and point of contact for universities and other stakeholders.
- Responsible for budget, risk and line management.
What we’re looking for
- Proven track record of managing complex projects.
- Experience developing, maintaining and improving robust systems and processes.
- A rigorous approach to accuracy and quality control.
- Comfortable holding difficult conversations with stakeholders at all levels.
- A commitment to co-production, equality, anti-racism and an interest in mental health.
Find out more about the essential criteria for this role by downloading our Recruitment Pack from the documents section.
What you will gain
- The chance to contribute to a high-impact national programme supporting better mental health for university communities across the UK.
- Experience in a varied role with opportunities to learn and develop.
- A supportive and collaborative workplace culture that values wellbeing.
- Flexibility in how and where you work.
How to apply
If this sounds like a good fit, we’d love to hear from you!
- Click “Redirect to recruiter”, then scroll to the 'Vacancies and volunteering' section of our 'Join our team' page to access the job listing.
- Download the recruitment pack in the document section at the bottom of this page, where you’ll find more information about the role including responsibilities and person specifications.
- Download and complete our application form - instead of collecting CVs, we use an application form to ensure fairness and equal opportunity for all.
- Please refrain from including any identifying details in your application answers.
- Upload your completed application form as a word document.
- Please note that once you start your application on our portal, you will have 24 hours to upload your completed form. Before clicking 'Apply' and beginning the application process, make sure your form is fully completed and ready to upload.
- Complete the Equality Monitoring Form.
Student Minds is committed to building an inclusive team and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and walks of life.
Are you passionate about bringing art to everyone? Do you believe in the power of digital to engage people with the arts? We’re looking for an enthusiastic Philanthropy Manager to join our friendly and dedicated team.
We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries, particularly individuals who experience physical, mental or social barriers to accessing the arts.
About Art UK
Art UK is an art education charity and the online home for every public collection of art in the United Kingdom. It is making the UK’s national collection of art accessible to everyone online – for enjoyment, learning and research. Art UK brings together art from almost 3,500 British institutions in one of the UK's largest ever arts partnerships and showcases this art to a global audience of 5.5m users per annum. Approaching 60% of this audience is overseas.
Art UK provides significant support to museums and galleries in the UK, by providing them with a shared digital platform to showcase their art collections, reach new audiences, and generate income. Most of these collections would not be able to show their art online without Art UK. The Art UK platform is rich in story content, learning resources for teachers and students, and public engagement opportunities. A shared e-commerce infrastructure helps collections generate much needed commercial income.
About You
As the Philanthropy Manager, you will be a confident and persuasive communicator, comfortable engaging with supporters and stakeholders at all levels. You will have a solid knowledge of philanthropic giving and a deep appreciation of the value of high-quality donor stewardship. Highly organised and detail-focused, you will enjoy working with data and be skilled at producing compelling content both on and offline. You will bring initiative, creativity and the ability to work independently, while also being a collaborative team player.
The Philanthropy Manager is a new donor-facing role, which will focus on expanding and strengthening a major donor portfolio to increase five and six figure income from individual donors and family trusts for Art UK. You will lead on managing and growing Art UK’s philanthropic giving programme, which includes the Patrons and supporter events programme and our major donor activity. Working within an ambitious team, you will have the support of a freelance Prospect Researcher to identify new prospects, and the Development Manager and CRM Officer to develop donor journeys and relationship management systems. You will report to the Head of Development, work closely with the CEO and Chair of the Philanthropy Board, and collaborate with colleagues across the organisation.
You will actively promote equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging in all aspects of your work, reflecting your commitment to our organisational values and contributing to a positive workplace culture.
Key Responsibilities
- Build and maintain a robust prospect pipeline through identification, research, cultivation and relationship-building to secure five-figure gifts and long-term support
- Manage a portfolio of mid-level individual donors, converting one-off supporters into deeper donor relationships
- Manage and grow Art UK’s mid-level regular giving programme, strengthening donor relationships through face-to face meetings, events and personalised communication
- Develop donor development strategies, using CRM to analysis and identify higher gift prospects from existing donor pool and maximise giving potential
- Lead on major gifts for annual Big Give campaigns, identifying and securing keystone pledge donors, and leveraging networks to reach giving targets
- Create and implement, effectively and in a timely manner, development plans for each donor to retain and upgrade donors and document all activities in CRM Beacon
- Prepare and personalise correspondence and fundraising materials, including donor stewardship and reports, funding proposals and acknowledgement letters as appropriate
- Work closely with the Marketing team and other colleagues to showcase Art UK’s work and enhance donor engagement
- Organise and deliver events for major donors and prospects (with support from the Development team), including attending events where appropriate
- Support management of the American Friends of Art UK (launching 2026), including donor stewarding and events programming
- Support senior leadership and board members in the preparation and delivery of high-quality donor pitches to secure new philanthropic gifts
- Monitor progress against targets and maintain accurate reporting, including updates to Art UK’s Board of Trustees and the Philanthropy Board
- Ensure pledges and donations are processed efficiently and that donors are thanked promptly and personally
- Work closely with all members of the Development team to ensure prospecting and cultivation activity is aligned and complementary
- Ensure all philanthropic fundraising activity is conducted in line with legal, regulatory and ethical best practice e.g. GDPR and the Chartered Institute of Fundraising Code of Practice
Necessary Skills
- Essential: Experience managing a pipeline of philanthropic supporter prospects, including researching and devising bespoke cultivation plans
- Essential: Proven experience as a major donor fundraiser with a track record of securing five-figure gifts.
- Essential: Proven experience creating, implementing and evaluating philanthropic fundraising strategies
- Essential: Strong strategic thinking skills, with the ability to identify and shape innovative partnership opportunities
- Essential: Outstanding relationship-building and networking skills, including digital engagement
- Essential: In-depth understanding of the philanthropic fundraising environment
- Essential: First-class written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to engage with a wide range of stakeholders
- Essential: Experience analysing and using supporter data to inform campaigns
- Essential: Strong copywriting, proofing and editing skills
- Essential: Experience using CRM databases with a high level of accuracy
- Essential: Thorough knowledge of fundraising best practice and legislation
- Essential: Self-motivated, reliable and exceptionally organized
- Desirable: Experience planning and managing fundraising events
- Desirable: Experience in donor acquisition through online giving platforms, direct marketing by email and social media campaigns
- Desirable: Active interest in the visual arts and awareness of UK art collections
- Desirable: Experience working with a diverse range of audiences
- Desirable: Experience working on projects with a broad range of partners
- Desirable: Experience of US fundraising and philanthropic giving
Contract terms
- Full-time
- Permanent contract
- Salary £38,000 per annum
- Three-month probationary period
- One-month termination clause
- Work from home, within 2-hour travel time to central London (once monthly travel to London for evening events and meetings required)
Benefits
- 25 days annual leave plus regional Bank Holidays
- Paid Christmas closure period (Christmas Day to New Year’s Day)
- Flexible working hours
- Workplace pension scheme
- Training and development opportunities
- Mental health and wellbeing support
- Above statutory paid sick leave
- Enhanced paid parental leave
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Monthly wellbeing hour
- Trained Mental Health First Aider’s
- Regular staff socials, both virtual and in-person
- Eye tests paid for up to £35, glasses subsidised up to £30
Art UK is a charity – the online home for the UK's public art collections
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you passionate about delivering exceptional events and creating memorable experiences? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same? If so, The Royal College of Radiologists (RCR) wants you on our team as our new Events Administrator!
We are at an ambitious and exciting stage, redesigning and expanding our portfolio of learning products and delivering a growing programme of in-person, online and hybrid events including major conferences like our Global AI Conference.
As our Events Administrator, you’ll play a key role in ensuring the smooth delivery of meetings and conferences that make a real difference to clinical care. Working closely with our Conference Organiser and the wider Learning Team, as well as colleagues in marketing, sponsorship and external stakeholders, you’ll help us deliver events that inspire, educate and connect healthcare professionals worldwide.
What you’ll do
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Support the planning and delivery of high-quality events across the UK and globally.
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Coordinate logistics, manage registrations, and ensure delegates and speakers have an exceptional experience.
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Work with subject matter experts, sponsors and partners to bring events to life.
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Provide outstanding customer service and troubleshoot on the day to keep everything running smoothly.
What we’re looking for
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Experience in event administration and logistics (in-person, online and hybrid).
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Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
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Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
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Confidence using Microsoft Office and online event platforms (e.g., Zoom).
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A proactive, adaptable approach and a passion for delivering great experiences.
Why join us:
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Make a difference to the lives of Doctors and the specialities they work in every day!
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Hybrid working (60% working week can be done remotely)
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Modern working environment
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Equipment provided to work from home
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Generous annual leave allowance
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Excellent pension scheme
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Interest free season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme
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Employee Assistance Programme
If you think this may be the opportunity for you, please see the candidate pack attached to this advert for more information on the role and instructions on how to apply.
The deadline for applications is midnight on Sunday 15 March 2025. First stage interviews are scheduled for 24 March 2026.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Salary: £40,000 – £41,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Location: Reigate, Surrey (with some hybrid working)
Contract: Full-time
Closing Date: 19th March 2026
Start date: ASAP with consideration given to notice periods
Do you have the vision, leadership and compassion to transform the futures of women experiencing homelessness?
Keychange is a Christian charity with over 100 years of experience supporting people facing vulnerability. Today, we provide specialist housing for women and young people experiencing homelessness, alongside residential care for older people across the South and South West of England.
We are now seeking an exceptional Supported Housing Manager (Surrey) to shape and lead our specialist women’s homelessness service at Wayside Community in Reigate. This community is a 19 bed, 24-7 supported housing for women experiencing homelessness. This is a rare opportunity to combine frontline leadership, strategic development, and church and community partnership building in a role with real depth, influence and impact.
About the Role
- This is a leadership role with both operational and strategic responsibility. You will:
- Provide leadership and line management to the Deputy Manager, Senior Administrator and a skilled team of support workers
- Lead the delivery of trauma-informed, strengths-based, person-centred support
- Develop strong partnership networks across local authorities, charities, housing providers and churches
- Shape the future of Keychange’s women’s homelessness strategy across Surrey
At the heart of this role is a deep commitment to co-production, dignity, recovery, community and belonging.
Who We’re Looking For
You will bring:
- Substantial experience supporting or managing services for vulnerable individuals
- A strong understanding of trauma, safeguarding, risk and recovery-based practice
- Leadership of a team delivering frontline support
- Previous experience managing operational budgets
- Proven ability to build partnerships and influence across multiple stakeholders
- Excellent communication and leadership skills
- Confidence engaging with churches and Christian networks across traditions
- A values-led approach aligned with Keychange’s Christian ethos
Desirable experience includes:
- Managing accommodation-based services
- Existing Church partnerships across Surrey
Occupational requirement:
- This post is subject to the Occupational Requirement (OR) under Schedule 9, Part 1, paragraph 3 of the Equality Act 2010 that the post-holder is a practising Christian. This requirement is necessary and proportionate in light of the responsibilities of the role, which include: promoting and upholding the Christian ethos, charitable objectives and values of Keychange; supporting the spiritual wellbeing of service users; facilitating faith exploration; developing church partnerships; and representing the organisation in faith-based settings.
What We Offer
- Salary of £40,000 – £41,000
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Hybrid working (with 4 days regularly site or community based)
- Employee Assistance Program and Life Insurance
- Contributory Pension Scheme with matched employer contributions
- Ongoing personalised learning and professional development
- A supportive, faith-centred, values-driven culture
For more information about the opportunity and for details on how to contact us informally to discuss the role in greater detail before applying, please see the job pack attached to this advert.
How to Apply
Please submit a cover letter clearly addressing the essential and desirable criteria and an up-to-date CV focused on relevant experience. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.
Recruitment Timeline
- Start date: ASAP with consideration given to notice periods
- Deadline for submitting your application: 19 March 2026
- First screening interviews, remotely: 25 March 2026
- Full interviews in person in central London: 30 March 2026
- Start date: ASAP with consideration given to notice period
To focus on developing and encouraging community for vulnerable adults by seeking to address the risks in society of increased loneliness.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This is a senior communications and public affairs role at The British Institute of Human Rights (BIHR) at a pivotal moment for human rights in the UK. You will help shape public and political narratives about the Human Rights Act, amplify lived experience, and ensure BIHR’s expertise cuts through in national debates.
You will lead BIHR’s external communications - including media, digital content, and website oversight – and support evidence‑informed policy positioning and parliamentary engagement. Working closely with colleagues across the charity, you’ll transform insights from our programmes into powerful, accessible messaging and high‑impact advocacy.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a small but mighty team known for its expertise, credibility, and influence on human rights in everyday systems.
Please note this is not an entry‑level role.
Key Responsibilities
Please refer to the Application Pack for the full details, but below is a summary.
Communications
- Lead BIHR’s external communications strategy to ensure consistent, accessible, rights‑based messaging.
- Draft proactive and reactive press releases and media statements.
- Secure media opportunities highlighting BIHR’s work and the role of the HRA/ECHR.
- Manage the consistency and quality of website content.
- Create engaging digital content that translates complex human rights issues into clear, plain language.
- Maintain a content calendar aligned with key parliamentary, policy, and public affairs milestones.
- Track and analyse engagement data to inform strategy.
Policy Evidence, Analysis & Positioning
- Conduct policy research grounded in the HRA/ECHR framework.
- Translate lived and practitioner experience into evidence‑informed policy positions and recommendations.
- Draft high‑quality briefings, consultation responses, reports, and messaging documents.
- Horizon‑scan for risks and opportunities to protect and advance human rights.
- Maintain BIHR’s internal knowledge base on HRA/ECHR and priority policy areas.
Government & Parliamentary Engagement
- Monitor UK parliamentary activity and analyse implications for the HRA/ECHR and BIHR’s work.
- Build relationships with parliamentarians, government officials, and parliamentary offices.
- Support targeted advocacy to defend the HRA/ECHR and promote rights‑respecting law and policy.
- Represent BIHR at political and policy meetings and events.
- Ensure monitoring, evaluation, and reporting of public affairs activity.
Stakeholder Engagement & Representation
- Build and sustain partnerships with NGOs, academics, policymakers, legal professionals, civil servants, and parliamentarians.
- Represent BIHR externally and engage in sector networks.
- Communicate BIHR’s policy positions and resources clearly and effectively.
- Identify opportunities for collaboration and influence.
Other organisational requirements
- Work collaboratively as part of a small team.
- Support organisational processes and continuous improvement.
- Undertake other duties as required.
Who the Role Is Suitable For
This role is ideal for someone who brings strong communications skills, policy and advocacy experience, and a commitment to human rights as practical tools for change.
You’ll thrive if you:
- Can translate complex law and policy into accessible, compelling communications.
- Have experience engaging with parliamentarians, officials, and senior stakeholders.
- Are confident in human rights frameworks, particularly the HRA.
- Enjoy working in a small, collaborative team.
- Can manage competing priorities in a fast‑moving, politically sensitive environment.
- Live within approximately one hour of London, as regular Westminster/Whitehall meetings are expected.
Please refer to the Application Pack for a detailed Person Specification.
Applying for the role
Please click on the 'Redirect to recruiter' button (above or below) to:
- Get more information about the role, how to apply, and the selection and interview process/timing.
- Download an Application Pack and Application form (and an optional Equality & Diversity Form).
Please also note that:
- Completed application forms must be received by 10am on Wednesday 11 March 2026; we regret that late applications will not be considered.
- You should not submit a CV and cover letter instead of using the application form; such applications will also not be considered.
Thank you for your interest, and we look forward to receiving your application form.
BIHR's mission is to champion the Human Rights Act as a practical tool for everyday justice.
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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!
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
Requirements: We can only employ applicants who currently have the right to work in the UK.
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
Skills & Experience Required
Essential
·Excellent leadership skills: Communicate clear objectives, provides feedback, suggest improvement for individual performance, coaches and confirms competency
·Must work with high levels of autonomy but seeks assistance as required
·Able to support and answer all queries from the team in a timely manner and bring to conclusion
·Liaises with support functions as required to support the overall business strategy
·Liaises with key internal and external stakeholders
·Adapts to changing charity needs, introduces new ways of thinking and behaving and applies new ideas
·Confidently manages conflict and deal with poor performers
·Customer focused
·Can priorities and work within tight deadlines
·Excellent communication and presentation skills
·Practical approach to problem solving
·Sounds financial management skills and can link commercial awareness cross functionally
·Builds a united team and first-class team capability
·Works with other departments cross functionally to contribute beyond the formal team
·Resolves complex and integrated problems bring them to a conclusion
·Robust change agent with a continuous improvement approach
Equity Diversity Inclusion & Belonging
At FareShare, we are committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion in everything we do. We value the unique contributions of every individual and strive to create a respectful, inclusive environment free from discrimination or prejudice. Our commitment extends to all employees, and volunteers, ensuring equal opportunities for everyone, regardless of background or characteristics.
Application Procedure
Once you apply, you will be directed to our recruitment portal. Please upload your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role and make sure that they are both uploaded before submitting your application. After you have submitted your application, you have 24 hours in which you can access your application and make edits. We will only consider applications with both CV and cover letter submitted.
Recruitment Timeline
We reserve the right to close advertisements early and we might assess candidates and arranging interviews as applications comes in, so please apply as soon as possible, to avoid missing out on this opportunity.
Due to the anticipated large number of applicants, if you do not hear from us within four weeks of your application, we regret to inform you that your application has been unsuccessful. Consequently, will not be able to provide feedback.
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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Contract: Fixed-term maternity cover (anticipated from May 2026, up to 12 months)
Hours: Part-time – 3 days per week (22.5 hours) Location: NSA Head Office, Malvern, with hybrid working by agreement
Reporting to: NSA Chief Executive Salary: £20,700 - £21,486 pro-rata (FTE £34,500 - £35,811)
About the National Sheep Association (NSA)
The National Sheep Association (NSA) is a membership charity supporting and promoting sheep farming throughout the UK. NSA delivers national and regional projects, events and partnerships to support sheep farmers, influence best practice and strengthen the sector.
Purpose of the role
The Project Manager (Maternity Cover) will be responsible for the management and delivery of NSA-led and NSA-linked technical/research/innovation related projects during the maternity leave period of the substantive postholder.
Following an internal review of responsibilities, a number of non-project duties have been redistributed across the staff team. As a result, this maternity cover role has a clear and deliberate focus on project delivery, coordination and reporting.
Key relationships with: All NSA staff, particularly the NSA Chief Executive, NSA Operations Director and NSA Management Team, as well as key NSA committees, groups and individuals delivering NSA-led/NSA-linked projects and relevant research and development contacts.
Management responsibilities: The NSA Project Manager is part of the NSA management team, which meets regularly to ensure effective internal communication and decision-making. There are no line management responsibilities within this role.
Job role
The postholder will:
Project delivery and coordination
- Manage and deliver a defined portfolio of ongoing and fixed-term NSA projects, including externally funded and partnership projects.
- Ensure projects have clear objectives, deliverables, timelines and budgets, and are delivered in line with agreed commitments.
- Coordinate contributions from NSA staff, committees, researchers, consultants and external partners.
- Monitor progress, manage risks and issues, and escalate where appropriate.
Project portfolio management
- Maintain clear records of project activity, outputs and deadlines.
- Ensure project financial requirements are met and communicated with the NSA finance team, (both existing projects and any new project developments).
- Ensure compliance with funder, partner and governance requirements.
- Support the development and refinement of project plans where required.
Stakeholder and partnership working
- Act as the primary project contact for assigned partners and funders.
- Represent NSA at project meetings and relevant external forums (online and in person).
- Support positive working relationships that reflect NSA’s values and strategic objectives.
Reporting and governance
- Contribute project updates to the management team discussions.
- Prepare input for quarterly Board reports relating to project activity.
- Maintain documentation to ensure continuity and effective handover. Events and knowledge exchange (project-linked)
- Work with colleagues to ensure project outputs are linked into NSA events and activities where appropriate.
- Attend relevant NSA events and meetings to support project delivery and profile-raising.
Person specification
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of managing and delivering projects
- Experience in livestock farming/management at a practical or research/development level
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple workstreams
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Experience working with multiple stakeholders and partners
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
Desirable
- Experience of externally funded or partnership projects
- Experience working in a charity, membership or not-for-profit organisation
- Experience preparing reports for senior management or Boards
Additional Information
- Occasional travel and evening or weekend work may be required, with time off in lieu in line with NSA policy.
- The postholder will form part of the NSA management team for the duration of the maternity cover.
Apply for this role today, or enquire for more details.
To apply for this role, please email a covering letter, CV and completed application form to Aaron Dhanda, NSA Operations Director before 5pm on Friday 13th March 2026.
Interviews will take place on Tuesday 24th March 2026.
Please use the same email address for any enquiries regarding the role.
The National Sheep Association (NSA) exists to champion a strong, resilient and respected UK sheep sector, today and for generations to come.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
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First Steps ED is a specialist charity supporting people affected by eating disorders and disordered eating, and their families, across the UK. We provide early intervention, peer support, therapeutic services, and evidence-informed resources designed to improve access to help, reduce isolation, and promote recovery.
Digital communications are central to how First Steps ED reaches people in need, builds trust with service users, strengthens relationships with funders and partners, and amplifies our influence. Our website, social platforms, and email communications are often the first point of contact for individuals seeking help, and a key driver of fundraising, engagement, and organisational growth.
Role Overview:
The Senior Digital Marketing Officer will play a critical role in shaping and delivering this digital presence. You will be responsible for translating our values, services, and impact into compelling, accessible digital content that reaches diverse audiences, drives engagement, and supports income generation. Working closely with the Head of Fundraising & Communications and the Senior Communications Officer, the postholder will ensure that First Steps ED’s digital communications are ethical, inclusive, data-led, and aligned with our organisational priorities.
The post holder will be required to attend our Derby office at least two times per week
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead on digital communications, performance, and audience engagement.
- Deliver an integrated communications that supports income generation, awareness, influence, and service delivery.
- Evaluation of First Steps ED’s digital presence across website, social media, email, and paid digital channels.
- Ensure digital communications are accessible, ethical, on-brand, and data-led, strengthening First Steps ED’s public profile and engagement with key audiences.
- Set social media frameworks, objectives, and performance indicators.
- Manage content calendars, paid campaigns, optimisation, and analytics across LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and X.
- Own email platforms (e.g. Mailchimp), performance tracking, and optimisation.
- Produce regular newsletters, ensuring they are newsworthy, well-designed, and properly formatted.
- Own SEO strategy, Google campaigns, and digital advertising.
- Monitor and report on First Steps ED’s digital presence across website, social media, email, and paid digital channels.
- Work closely with other departments to align digital communication efforts with the charities goals.
Qualifications:
- Experience: Proven experience in digital communications or digital marketing role, preferably within the non-profit sector/ charity sector.
- Education: Degree in Marketing, Visual Communications, Journalism or a related field or equivalent professional experience.
- Skills:
· Excellent written and spoken English, with strong copy-editing and proofreading skills.
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- Proven ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
- Proven ability to manage paid digital advertising campaigns across Google Ads and social media platforms.
- Experience managing websites, social media channels, email marketing platforms (e.g. Mailchimp), and integrated digital campaigns.
- Strong analytical skills, including experience using GA4 or similar tools to evaluate performance and inform strategy.
- Excellent organisational and planning skills.
- Personal Attributes:
- Passionate about mental health and eating disorder awareness.
- Creative and innovative thinker with a flair for communicating story through social media.
- Strong understanding of accessibility, inclusive communication and digital best practice
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team.
What we offer
- 28 days annual leave (pro rata for part time)
- Enhanced sick pay
- Company events
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program + Wellbeing App
- Health Cash Plan with BHSF (after probation)
- Company pension - 5% employee, 3% employer
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Work from home (depending on role)
- Casual dress
- Accredited training programme towards CPD
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
To ensure everyone impacted by eating disorders and disordered eating has access to professional care.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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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!
High Wycombe / Hybrid (minimum one day per week in office, with flexibility)
Full-time | 2-year fixed term with potential to extend
£36,000 – £37,500 + £312 annual home‑working allowance
A role with real impact.
As our Senior EA to the CEO and Board Governance Lead, you will be a trusted partner in enabling strong leadership. You will help ensure the CEO’s time is protected for strategic work, governance remains robust, and organisation-wide priorities move forward with confidence and coordination.
This is far more than a traditional EA role. It is a strategic, trusted position supporting the CEO, Board of Trustees, Development Board and senior leaders to operate effectively, make well‑informed decisions, and uphold the highest standards of governance and organisational integrity.
You will make a direct impact by ensuring:
- The CEO is consistently prepared, focused and supported
- Board and Committee governance and meetings are well planned, compliant and professionally delivered
- Actions are recorded and followed up and escalated as appropriate
- Trustees, staff, and stakeholders have the information and clarity they need
- Systems, processes, and communication stay strong across the organisation
- Every decision is more informed, every action more purposeful
Are you looking for a role where your insight, strong organisation, governance expertise, and calm authority help power change with real purpose? At Embrace the Middle East, this is exactly the opportunity we offer.
We are seeking someone with:
- Proven experience supporting a CEO or senior leader in a high‑demand role
- Experience coordinating Board or committee governance, including agendas, papers, minute‑taking and action tracking
- Strong judgement, confidentiality and upward management skills
- Advanced Microsoft 365 skills (Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, OneNote, PowerPoint, Excel)
- Exceptional organisation, attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities
- A proactive, anticipatory working style with the confidence to influence senior stakeholders
- Experience advising on governance processes and best practice
- The ability to build clear, reliable systems and workflows across teams
A full list of essential and desirable criteria can be found in the job pack.
We are driven by a deep commitment to dignity, justice and compassionate partnership. As a Christian development charity, we work alongside local Christian organisations across the Middle East to help transform the lives of those who are vulnerable, marginalised or living in poverty. These partnerships rely on strong governance, effective systems and confident leadership - all of which this role directly supports.
If you are motivated by purpose, excel under pressure, and thrive in a role where precision and people‑focused service come together - we would love to hear from you.
As a Christian organisation, this role requires commitment to the mission, vision and values of Embrace the Middle East, either as a practising Christian or as someone supportive of and sympathetic to our faith‑based ethos. The role includes participation in internal prayer meetings, reflective gatherings and occasional Christian fellowship activities.
How to apply:
To apply, please go to our website via the apply button.
Closing date: 5.00pm on Thursday, 12th March 2026.
Provisional interview date: Thursday, 19th March 2026 (at the High Wycombe office).
We strongly encourage you to submit your application before this deadline.
Embrace the Middle East is an equal opportunity employer. In line with our recruitment policy, we are committed to attracting and selecting staff solely based on merit, skills, qualifications, and ability to perform - regardless of age, race, gender, disability, sexual orientation, religion, or socioeconomic background. Our recruitment process is structured, transparent, and designed to eliminate bias, ensuring that every candidate receives fair treatment and consideration. All job opportunities are advertised openly, and selection decisions are based on clear, pre-defined criteria and objective assessment methods. We stand by the values of dignity, fairness, and inclusion in all our communications and activities.
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A rare opportunity to step into a fully established role with a full handover. We are seeking a Senior Content and Development Officer to join our friendly and supportive team for a 12 month (maternity cover) contract.
About us
The Carer Services team is responsible for developing and delivering a portfolio of products and services targeted at carers, employers and service providers. This includes providing resources for Carers UK’s Employers for Carers business forum and managing our employer benchmarking scheme, Carer Confident. You can read more about Employers for Carers and Carer Confident on our website.
About you
The person in this role will collaborate across teams and provide research and project support to our team; support development and delivery of content on our digital platforms and manage the application and accreditation process for Carer Confident.
You’ll have excellent customer service and relationship management skills as well as good organisational skills. Good knowledge of CRM systems and IT packages and systems is a must have and you’ll also have strong writing and research skills.
During this 12 month contract you’ll learn more about Carers UK and develop your understanding of unpaid carers and the challenges they face. You can also expect to develop your research, project management and customer service skills.
This is a hybrid role, with an expectation to attend our office at least one day a week.
Diversity and inclusion
Carers UK is committed to becoming a diverse and truly inclusive organisation. We strive to create a workplace where our colleagues and volunteers can truly be themselves and feel like they belong and constantly seek to ensure all voices are heard.
To embrace this culture of diversity, our employee and volunteer recruitment should reflect our stakeholders and the society that we serve and support, regardless of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, physical abilities, disabilities or religious practices. We value individual diversity and are actively building diverse teams here at Carers UK and value our colleagues from a wide range of backgrounds.
As a membership charity for carers, we particularly seek employees and volunteers with a real understanding of the issues faced by carers. Reasonable adjustments can be made to the process and role dependent on the needs of the applicant.
At Carers UK we want our application process to be as accessible as possible. If you need any adjustments to apply please contact us.
The closing date for applications is 12pm, Friday 27 March.
Carers UK anonymises all applications prior to shortlisting.
Carers UK reserves the right to appoint at any stage, should an outstanding candidate emerge.
Carers UK are actively interviewing as we receive applications.
Carers UK may carry out online and social media checks before a formal offer is made.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are seeking a Senior Fundraising Manager to join our dedicated team on a 12-month fixed-term maternity cover contract. You will be joining a dynamic, supportive and hard-working team working consistently above their targets. This role is suited to both established senior managers and those looking to move into a more senior role.
St John’s Hospice We provide quality, holistic care to people living with life-limiting illnesses and their families across North London. As well as our Inpatient Unit and Wellbeing Centre located in St John’s Wood, we work out in the community, in people’s homes, providing care to more than 4,500 people every year.
If you are ready for a new challenge and share our passion and commitment to providing quality, holistic care to patients and their families, then we would love to hear from you.
Key responsibilities of the Senior Fundraising Manager?
Strategic Leadership & Income Generation
- Follow the fundraising strategy, developing and executing annual plans to achieve revenue targets and diversify income streams.
- Oversee the growth of Individual Giving, Regular Giving, and In Memory Giving, and Community Fundraising initiatives.
- Design and implement targeted fundraising campaigns, leveraging insights and KPIs to maximise donor engagement and income.
- Promote fundraising opportunities across community networks, digital channels, individual giving portals, and public platforms.
2. Team Leadership & Management
- Manage and inspire a team of fundraising professionals, ensuring objectives, 1:1s, and appraisals are delivered in line with HR policy.
- Develop clear annual training, time management, and support plans for staff and volunteers.
- Provide day-to-day leadership to ensure high performance, accountability, and a collaborative working culture.
3. Volunteer Programme Oversight
- Oversee the ongoing development of the Hospice volunteer programme alongside the Volunteer Executive, ensuring effective recruitment, onboarding, training, and retention.
- Work directly with clinical teams to align volunteer support with operational needs, guaranteeing smooth running of hospice activities.
- Ensure all volunteers receive regular feedback and adhere to health and safety requirements.
- Maintain and develop the programme in line with Investing in Volunteers standards.
4. Donor Relations & Stakeholder Engagement
- Cultivate, steward, and strengthen long-term relationships with key donors, sponsors, community partners, and supporters.
- Support the delivery of fundraising events such as community fairs, and photography competitions, attracting large public support. Support the team during gala dinners and garden parties. Oversee the Events Executive in all areas of their role.
- Enhance the Hospice’s visibility and supporter engagement through partnership building and community presence.
5. Data, Finance & Compliance
- Ensure all donor and volunteer records are held and maintained under GDPR and internal data protection regulations.
Am I the right person for this Senior Fundraising Manager role?
- At least 3 years’ experience in the fundraising sector
- Experience in managing volunteers and/ or a team of employees with ability to motivate
- Experience in Community/ event fundraising
- Experience with an individual/ regular giving programme
- A proven track record of delivering against targets and deadlines
- Proven experience of identifying and responding to external opportunities and an ability to translate into plans of action
- Experience of representing an organisation at senior level
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
- Management of people from all diverse backgrounds
- Attention to detail
- Knowledge of all main Office 365 suite and CRM systems
- Understanding of GDPR, Gift Aid and Charity Governance
Why apply for this role?
At our organisation we are passionate about providing our employees with a supportive and engaging environment. As well as ongoing development and training, we offer our employees a wide range of benefits;
When you become part of the HJE Family, these are some of the benefits you will receive:
- Private healthcare scheme worth up to £20,000 per year
- 27 days annual leave
- Blue Light Card discounts
- Interest-free season ticket loans
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free eye check-up vouchers with contribution towards lenses
- Free newspaper and media subscriptions
- Local Business discounts
- Discount in our Hospice Charity shop
- Refer a Friend scheme
- Free Cinema Society Membership offering discounted tickets
- Personal development and training courses
- Annual events and recognition awards
- Career progression and increments
- For employees joining us from the NHS, we can provide continuation of your NHS pension
If you are ready for a new challenge and relish the chance to become part of a successful, forward thinking organisation then we would love to hear from you.