Senior events fundraising officer jobs
Are you passionate about marketing and fundraising? If so, we are looking for a marketing expert to help us plan, deliver and optimise the marketing to our most loyal supporters – focusing on Legacy audiences. This role will be instrumental to helping the ongoing success & continued evolution of the marketing and digital tactics for these audiences.
This Marketing Officer position at Brooke is a pivotal role within the Legacy & Community Engagement team. Legacies are Brooke’s largest single source of voluntary income and fund over half of our international animal welfare work. And it is one of our key fundraising priorities and an integral part of our 5yr fundraising strategy.
Within this role you will help deliver an exciting portfolio of integrated, multi-channel and supporter-centric campaigns that involves all elements of the marketing mix as well as a range of diverse stewardship activities. We are looking for a highly organised individual with great communication skills who will help deliver a range of marketing campaigns and stewardship activity which will acquire new supporters, convert existing Brooke supporters and steward known supporters, with the ultimate goal of increasing the number of supporters who include a gift to Brooke in their Will.
About you
This is a varied role which requires a solid foundation in integrated marketing & stewardship delivery.
We are an ambitious international animal welfare charity and in order to thrive, you will need to be independent, well organised, hands-on, unflappable, creative, analytical, data-driven, focused on results, demonstrate attention to detail and be able to prioritise your work.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone with stewardship & marketing experience who also has a flair for building relationships with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders. Being a good team player is key to working collaboratively as part of the Legacy and Community Engagement team and wider Fundraising Directorate.
You will have excellent written and verbal communication skills. And you will have excellent organisation skills and the ability to prioritise work effectively to meet targets and deadlines. You will have a proactive approach and be willing to travel or work unsocial hours on occasion.
You will be joining a friendly and passionate Legacy and Community Engagement team at a really exciting time for Brooke.
If you are interested in the role and meet the criteria, we will look forward to hearing from you.
At Brooke, we celebrate diversity and the creative new ideas it brings. We actively encourage applications from all backgrounds, in particular global majority candidates, candidates from a social mobility background, disabled and neuro-diverse candidates, and candidates under 25 as these groups are currently under-represented at Brooke.
We are aware that studies have shown that women and global majority candidates are less likely to apply for a role if they feel they do not meet the full criteria of the job description. If you feel you meet the majority of the criteria, we would love to hear from you.
We offer a variety of flexible working options to best support our staff and to ensure our working practices are as inclusive as possible.
We will be holding first-round interviews w/c 19th May 2025
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Disability Sheffield is currently reviewing how we deliver our Community Advocacy work to ensure it is joined-up, fully user-led, representative, accessible and accountable to the community; and ultimately delivers positive change on behalf of our community. To do this effectively we are recruiting a new, senior post that oversees all of Disability Sheffield’s Community Advocacy work on a day-day basis to ensure that our work is as high-quality, consistent and impactful as possible.
This role will directly oversee both the established Sheffield Voices project and the pan-disability / non-LD community advocacy work. It will be a key role in Disability Sheffield’s newly formed senior management team (SMT) and will be the recognised deputy for the CEO in their absence. Some of this is still a work in progress, so initially the role will be about ensuring Sheffield Voices continues to deliver high quality, impactful work whilst starting to develop a more coordinated, effective and visible approach to our pan-disability / non-Learning Disabilities and Autism work.
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We’re recruiting for a Development Manager!
The Mill is a small scale multi-art form venue with big ambitions. Situated in the North Oxfordshire market town of Banbury, it is the focus of cultural life as the only public arts and performance venue in the Cherwell District.
Our 237-seat theatre plays host to high quality professional theatre, dance, comedy and music productions, whilst supporting opportunities for local community arts organisations to work and perform in a professional space. Our studio facilities offer a packed creative learning and participation programme focusing on both the visual and performing arts, covering everything from jewellery making to yoga, watercolour painting to creative writing and much more in between. In addition our café/bar and gallery area offers opportunities for local artists to exhibit and sell their work. Increasingly we are working outside of our building and in partnership with a wide range of artists and organisations both in Banbury and Bicester to ensure that all in our communities can experience the evidential health and wellbeing benefits of seeing and taking part in professionally led creative and cultural activities.
Following a successful application to join Arts Council England’s National Portfolio, The Mill has been a NPO since April 2023. The successful candidate will join the organisation at an exciting time in our development, and will play a key role in enabling us to secure the funding required to fulfil our future vision:
With your support we will be a truly exemplar, vibrant, indispensable Arts Centre of which Banbury is rightly proud;
Relevant to all our communities through a diverse programme which celebrates both taking part in and seeing first class arts and entertainment experiences made possible by the capital development of fit for future facilities that match our ambition.
The Development Manager will lead on delivery of The Mill Arts Centre’s fundraising strategy, with a particular focus on establishing new income streams through relationship-based fundraising including through the prospecting and stewardship of high-net worth individuals, companies and legacies.
You will develop and implement strategies to recruit and cultivate new supporters and oversee the stewardship of current relationships with care, with a focus on building new income streams from mid and major gifts.
Post: Development Manager
Reporting to: Chief Executive
Contract: Permanent, 0.5FTE (20 hours per week – schedule to be discussed)
Salary: £35,548.80 FTE (£17,774.40)
Holidays: 22 days per year FTE (11 days pro rata at 0.5FTE) plus public holidays
Place of work: The Mill Arts Centre plus occasional offsite meetings and events
As the only dedicated arts provision in the area, our vision is to inspire creativity and enrich the lives of our communities.



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We are a young charity with a lot of potential to make a difference in the lives of women impacted by sexual exploitation. Following a number of years of growth and consolidation of our services, we now have a vacancy for a new Chief Executive Officer to lead our team of 7 and take what we have built to date at Yada and lead us into our next stage of sustainable growth and impact.
We have just agreed our new strategic aims for the next three years and are now looking for someone with the right skills and experience to lead the charity at this exciting time in our journey.
The charity has grown to a point where we are now looking to recruit two positions to cover all aspects of managing the Charity. The CEO will provide the overarching leadership, but there will be another management role yet to be decided. This is because we are waiting to hear from you, if you feel you have the leadership qualities and experience to take Yada through its next phase. This is an amazing opportunity to shape the CEO role around your skill set, experience and capacity, and to determine the shape of its senior management team.
We are therefore looking for an experienced leader who will inspire and influence, and drive the vision to raise our profile and impact across the Violence Against Women and Girls sector and beyond.
The Yada CEO is responsible for ensuring that the overall vision and mission of the charity is adhered to as well as the overall strategic direction and management of the charity.
Line Manager: Yada Chair of Trustees
Hours/Days: Flexible (21-35 hours per week)
Salary: £34,434.40 pro rata
Start date: September 2025
Contract: One year fixed term, to be extended, subject to funding
Location: Yada Offices, West Worthing/Chichester
This post is open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
Yada is a Christian charity founded upon Christian principles and there is a genuine occupational requirement that the CEO be a Christian.
Current responsibilities for managing the charity include the following:
(please note there is flexibility to change these depending on the skills and experience of the successful applicant)
Yada Management/HR
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Ensuring compliance with Yada Vision & Mission
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Line Management of Senior staff
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To manage and host monthly team meetings
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Attend quarterly Trustee meetings and present updates
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To be point of contact for Trustees
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Oversee evaluation of Yada projects for Trustees
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Preparation of Trustees Annual Report - draft and publication
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Manage Charity Commission relationship
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Responsible for compliance with legal requirements of charity including Data Protection, GDPR, Equality, DBS, Health & Safety
Yada Development/Strategy
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To lead and develop organisational strategy
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Identify new areas of work
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To evaluate pilot projects and create future project plans
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To oversee the long-term vision of Yada
Finance
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Lead responsibility for all financial decisions and compliance with Charity Commission including financial reports
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Ensuring compliance and smooth management of all Yada financial activities including budget, payroll, pension, invoices, grant funding, investments, gift aid, Independent examination
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Preparation of monthly/annual accounts
Fundraising
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Lead responsibility for all fundraising decisions including applications for grants, fundraising events, corporate sponsorship.
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Managing and developing relationships with new and existing funders including monitoring and reporting.
Networking
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To represent Yada and give talks at network opportunities
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To oversee network development across local business and community
Operations
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To review, evaluate and monitor Yada operations
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To ensure Yada’s operations are aligned with the strategic direction of the charity
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To review, manage, update and maintain all Yada systems and processes
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To manage relationship with collaborators
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To recruit/train/induct staff and volunteers for projects
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To identify training, research and development needs within the organisation
Safeguarding
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Act as Safeguarding Lead for the charity
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Oversee Yada’s safeguarding process including reporting to Trustees
Policy
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To oversee Yada’s policies, including regular reviews and ensuring legal compliance.
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To develop and review risk assessments and policies in response to new projects
Communications
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To oversee our communications strategy
How to Apply
We welcome informal discussion about the role and responsibilities ahead of making an application. We are looking for the right person to lead the team in this exciting new chapter for Yada. If you have gaps in your expertise, please still consider applying as we will shape the role to the right candidate.
By way of application, please send a CV and cover letter detailing how your experience, faith and motivations would make you a suitable candidate for this role.
All enquiries and applications should be made to Helen Moore.
Yada's vision is to see a world with no place for sexual exploitation, where women can live life free from abuse, stigma and violence.

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An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our award-winning Fundraising Team at Birmingham Women’s and Children’s Hospital Charity. The Corporate Partnerships Officer will join our recently established Philanthropy and Partnerships (P&P) team to help us develop and nurture a range of corporate and philanthropic relationships. Together, we will significantly increase our income in support of the world leading research, treatment, and care that takes place across our hospitals in areas such as: childhood cancer, rare diseases, neonatal and maternal health, children and young people’s mental health, and critical care.
The Corporate Partnerships Officer will be responsible for account managing a portfolio of new and existing corporate accounts to deliver a sustainable income growth year on year. In addition, they will work closely with the Head of Corporate Partnerships and Senior Corporate Partnerships Officer to support the day-to-day management of high value strategic partnerships and the delivery of business development activities. They will also contribute to the wider strategic aims of the P&P team to significantly grow both philanthropic and corporate partnership income and impact over the next three years.
The ideal candidate will have strong corporate account management and communication skills (both verbally and in writing) ideally gained within a fundraising or sales/business development environment. They will be a self-starter with an appetite to make unsolicited approaches to businesses and individuals, along with the ability to develop and grow lasting relationships with corporate partners. They will have strong time management skills, a motivation to work towards and achieve targets, and an appreciation of working for the NHS.
What we offer:
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Flexible and hybrid working to support work-life balance
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Generous annual leave entitlement with additional leave for long service
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Enhanced sick pay
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Enhanced Maternity Pay
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Free flu jabs
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Cycle to work scheme
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Charity events throughout the year
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Employer enhanced auto-enrolment pension scheme with 8% employer contribution
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Ongoing commitment to education and professional development
The Charity is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
Successful candidates will have access to vulnerable beneficiaries therefore the role is subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance.
If you think you have the qualities we are looking for and the desire to contribute, please download the Job Vacancy Pack and then send us a CV and covering letter explaining how you meet the criteria for the role and making clear why you would like to be considered for it.
The closing date for return of applications is 18 May 2025.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This is an exciting new role for hte Trust as it seeks to uplift and empower the people of Evesham in Worcestershire.
The Trust has secured funding for a new COO who will support, encourage, lead and develop the Trust into our next chapter.
We are an established Community Centre with a brilliant, dedicated and highly motivated small staff team with lots of volunteers. We have a wide range of commumity centre users, and estblished partnerships and networks. The Trustee body have recently set a new Vision and Priiorites process; and we are working with a community research body and fundraising strategy. Our new COO will work to support and develop all this towards a sustainable future.
Part of this new role will be to support one of our key projects become an independent charity in their own right; and to work on the vision for social housing/supported housing locally with linked buildings in the HIgh Street.
Further information is in the Job Pack.
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Overview of the International Chief Projects Officer
The International Chief Projects Officer (ICPO) will lead and oversee the Projects Department, and reports to the International Chief Executive Officer.
The ICPO will drive the strategic development, implementation and evaluation of Barnabas’ projects around the world. The ICPO will work closely with the International CEO, senior leadership team, and local project partners to identify opportunities, ensure effective and efficient resource allocation, and deliver impactful results that align with Barnabas’ mission to support persecuted and suffering Christians.
The ICPO will ensure that Barnabas’ projects are strategically aligned with the organisation’s goals, operationally effective, and financially sustainable, while maintaining the highest standards of accountability and impact measurement.
We aim to support Christian communities, churches and individuals around the world who face persecution and discrimination because of their Faith.



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Job Purpose
We are looking for a CEO with a passion for animal welfare, who will contribute to our mission of rescuing, rehabilitating, and re-homing animals in need. Our new CEO will want to actively promote kindness and the prevention of cruelty to animals, and be driven by a desire to give those in our care a second chance in finding their forever home.
They will expand our profile across the Blackpool and North Lancashire region, working closely with the trustees to create a robust business plan, and have overall responsibility for the Branch Centre, our shops and the day to day running of the charity
Role Responsibilities
People
Have overall responsibility for all branch employees, including recruitment, employee development and performance assessment.
Income Generation, Fundraising and Publicity
Lead income generation, actively championing and contributing to fundraising events, whilst introducing new ideas and new activity.
Have overall responsibility for the Branch retail operation, working closely with the managers to ensure that individual shops meet annual sales targets.
Work with the trustees in developing the retail strategy and the growth opportunities of new outlets.
Digital Media and Marketing
Be responsible for developing the use of digital media to deliver the charity's vision, mission and strategy.
Work with the trustees to develop a marketing strategy, helping our Branch reach more people and generate additional income.
Financial Performance, Governance and Administration
Together with the trustees, develop and implement robust policies, procedures and controls in line with RSPCA guidelines and law, and produce annual budgets and reports for the Branch.
Security, Maintenance and Health and Safety
Ensure the Branch fulfills its duty of care for the health and safety of employees, volunteers and others on site, and have overall responsibility to ensure that the buildings, land and equipment belonging to the Branch are maintained in a safe and secure manner.
Animal Welfare
In collaboration with the Animal Centre Manager, ensure the Branch delivers on its commitment to care for and ensure the welfare of animals, overseeing compliance with RSPCA standards and policies, relevant legislation and best practice in the provision of animal welfare services.
Person Specification
You have:
- A passion for the care and welfare of animals
- A proven track record of leading and motivating people to deliver the strategic aims of a business/charity
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and also the ability to listen to the opinions of others
- Excellent organisational skills and the ability to multi-task
- A desire to design and implement systems and processes, enabling delivery of our overall strategic aims
- A full UK driving licence
You have expertise and experience in:
- Operating at a senior strategic leadership level
- Project management and business planning
- Business development and growth
- Budget management
- Business and financial reporting
- The use of technology and digital media
You are:
- Flexible, with an ability to adapt to different situations and willing to 'get your hands dirty'
- A people person who is approachable and enjoys working with others, communicating effectively to build strong relationships
- Proactive and forward-thinking with an ability to plan ahead
- Able to prioritise conflicting demands and thrive under pressure
- Committed to the highest levels of integrity and effort
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted after the closing date and Interviews will be held on a day to be confirmed in June.
Please apply to be our new CEO by submitting an up to date CV and supporting statement (two page maximum) outlining your suitability for this rewarding and worthwhile position.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Background
People and communities around the world have the solutions to social injustice, authoritarianism, and the climate crisis. But repressive governments, corrupt corporations, and armed groups use violence and oppression to try and silence them.
By building resistance and resilience among those challenging unaccountable power, Open Voices supports a shared vision for a world where communities and ecosystems can thrive.
As a mission-driven nonprofit, we join forces with grassroots activists, community groups, and social movements at risk. Working together, we strengthen their physical safety, digital resilience, and collective wellbeing. As a social impact consultancy, we help high-profile nonprofits and foundations manage risk and care for their teams and partners.
This dual approach allows us to work at every level of civil society, from the grassroots to the global.
We have scaled to meet a 66% surge in demand for our support over the past two years, with our international team now responding to 11 new cases every week. Last year alone, we:
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Answered 575 calls for assistance across 100 countries.
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Delivered over 6,000 hours of mentoring and accompaniment.
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Trained over 1,000 activists in 112 holistic security workshops.
Whoever we partner with, we start with questions, not answers. Listening before speaking, understanding before acting. Together, we defend those who speak out.
We are expanding our diverse, inspired, and purpose-driven team. Will you join us as our new philanthropy coordinator?
Role description
As our philanthropy coordinator, you will play a key role in building new partnerships with philanthropists and high-net-worth individuals, with an immediate focus on the UK, US, and Europe. You will design and implement a comprehensive strategy to build a robust portfolio of individual donors, Family Foundations, Donor Advised Funds (DAFs) and other personal giving vehicles.
A proactive and thoughtful relationship builder, you will maintain long-term relationships and lead bold strategies to engage new audiences, including millennial and next-generation philanthropists. You will steward Open Briefing’s first global development board, working closely with our CEO and director of development to engage members around a dynamic programme of activities designed to make Open Briefing more fundable and findable.
Together with our director of development, you will drive forward a multi-year fundraising strategy to resource our work with activists and organisations on the frontlines of human rights, social justice, and environmental action.
Your primary responsibilities will include:
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Designing and executing our philanthropy fundraising strategy. Lead a strategy to identify, cultivate, and solicit high-net-worth individuals (HNWI) —including through Donor Advised Funds, Family Offices, Family Foundations, and other giving vehicles—with an immediate focus on the US, UK and Europe.
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Prospecting and donor acquisition. Manage HNWI prospecting, generate new leads, develop solicitation plans, brief senior leadership in advance of meetings, and coordinate cultivation and networking opportunities.
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Stewardship and relationship management. Build strong relationships with existing and potential donors through tailored stewardship plans designed to grow income over time. Manage donor tracking and communication systems.
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Nurture and grow our development board - Work alongside our director of development and CEO to identify and engage members and steward the Board through a 12-month action-orientated development campaign.
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Budget Management. Manage a programme budget for cultivation and stewardship events and activities.
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Collaboration and Communication. Work closely with our communications coordinator, director of development and programme teams in the production and dissemination of donor-relevant reports, updates and other content; and contribute to the conception and organisation of donor-facing online and in-person events.
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Team support. As a key member of our development and communications team, undertaken other duties as reasonably requested relevant to team and organisational goals.
Person specification
Essential
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You will have extensive experience managing a HNWI or major gift portfolio.
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You will have a proven track-record of personally securing four, five, or six-figure donations from HNWI and/or major gift donors in the UK, US and/or Europe.
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You will have experience working within a nonprofit focused on human rights, social justice, and/or environmental action.
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You will have excellent verbal communication skills, including English language skills, both spoken and written.
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You will have experience working with senior stakeholders and board members to support fundraising activities.
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You will have an ability to work both strategically and operationally.
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You will have creative thinking and problem-solving aptitude.
Desirable
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You may have experience working within a global nonprofit.
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You may have knowledge of the human rights, social justice, environmental justice, and/or international development funding landscape.
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You may understand grant-making and grant-management processes, especially with respect to private philanthropic funding, including family foundations, DAFs, and Family Offices.
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You may understand tax-efficient donation mechanisms in the UK, US, and across Europe.
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You may understand the trends in dynastic giving as well as emerging and next-generation philanthropists.
If you feel you meet some but not all of the criteria, we would encourage you to get in touch.
Terms and remuneration
This is a remote, home-working role. You will be contracted for 40 hours a week on a full-time, fixed-term contract. Flexible working is available and encouraged.
We are looking for someone who wants to embrace this pivotal role within our close-knit team and develop a long-term working relationship with us. You will be properly onboarded and continually supported by experienced and compassionate managers and colleagues. Your line manager will be our director of development, Vicky Nida.
In return for your time and dedication, we will offer you a remuneration package made up of fair pay, sector-leading benefits, and progressive leave policies, including:
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Salary of £46,900 per annum.
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7% employer pension contribution.
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Family private medical insurance.
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Employee Assistance Programme, including welfare counselling.
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Unlimited professional coaching.
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Enhanced annual leave of 25 days plus local public holidays.
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Additional leave days for annual closedown.
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Enhanced sick pay.
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Flexible working, including flexitime and remote and home working.
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Access to local coworking spaces.
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Support for climate action:
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Personal carbon emissions offsetting.
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Up to two additional leave days for sustainable travel.
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Up to two additional leave days for climate activism.
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Apple MacBook and peripherals.
If you are based outside the United Kingdom, you will be offered comparable compensation through our local employer of record, Remote. For parity, we contribute 4% above the local statutory requirements into the personal pension plans of staff members employed outside the UK. We will contribute 7% into the personal pension plans of staff members employed in counties where there is no local statutory provision.
Diversity, equity, and inclusion
Open Briefing values diversity. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all can be their authentic selves. We therefore encourage applications from all who meet the person specification and particularly from candidates who are from racialised communities and those under-recognised in our development team. This currently includes people of colour and people from countries in the global majority.
Please read our diversity, equity, and inclusion policy for more information. Our ethical and environmental policies are also available. And you may find our Vision, Mission, and Values statements of interest.
Open Briefing is a Disability Confident Employer and a signatory of the Charter for Employers Who Are Positive About Mental Health. We will make reasonable adjustments for disabled and neurodivergent people during the recruitment process and any subsequent employment. Please let us know in your cover letter how we can be the recruiter and employer you need us to be.
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Safeguarding
Open Briefing is dedicated to upholding the highest safeguarding standards, ensuring a culture of respect and protection for both our internal and external stakeholders. Our approach encompasses preventative measures and a strong response mechanism to any safeguarding concerns, guided by a survivor/victim-centred ethos. We enforce a strict no-tolerance policy towards any violations of safeguarding policies, ensuring that all concerns are addressed promptly and appropriately. Our safeguarding policy is available here.
How to apply
Please submit your application using our online form and note the following dates:
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Closing date: 30 May 2025
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Interviews: w/c 9 June 2025
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Desired start date: As soon as possible
Please let us know on the form if any of these dates are problematic and we will try to accommodate. The successful candidate will need to complete a reasonable vetting process before engagement.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The head of business development will play a pivotal role in driving the NCTJ’s growth and sustainability by identifying and securing revenue opportunities for new and existing projects and forming strategic business partnerships.
The successful candidate will be responsible for securing income to support our mission and charitable objectives while supporting the commercial development of our Journalism Skills Academy and our awarding organisation. This senior leadership role requires a proactive and strategic individual with an appreciation of the business and media landscape and the ability to cultivate and manage high-value relationships.
The head of business development will have two direct management reports: our fundraising manager and our Journalism Skills Academy manager.
The responsibilities of this role cover business growth, sales and revenue generation, commercial partnerships, industry engagement, strategic leadership and operational management.
This is an exceptional opportunity to play a pivotal senior leadership role in shaping the future of journalism. Join a passionate, driven team within an organisation deeply committed to journalistic excellence.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Title: Senior Marketing and Communications Officer
Location: Hybrid remote with minimum 2 days per week in office, Pembury
Salary: £27,000 - £29,000 (depending on experience)
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 37 hours per week
Closing date for applications: Friday 23rd May 2025
Are you a skilled marketing professional ready to make a meaningful impact?
Aspens is seeking a creative, driven Senior Marketing and Communications Officer to help promote our services, fundraising and activities that transform the lives of autistic people, those with a learning disability and their families.
You’ll develop and deliver engaging campaigns, manage communications channels, and create content that aligns with our brand voice. Collaborating with teams across Aspens, you’ll drive audience engagement and support income-generation activities.
This is the job for you if you have excellent communication skills and know how to bring a story to life. You’ll be confident using digital channels to engage with a range of audiences, as well as traditional methods.
Join us at Aspens and help make a difference. Apply today to become part of our inspiring mission!
About Aspens
Aspens is a charity that provides high-quality person-centred care and support to individuals on the autism spectrum and with learning disabilities, and their families. We provide an integrated network of services and support across the South-East to empower individuals to lead their lives as independently as possible.
We support children, families and adults across Kent, East Sussex, West Sussex, Brighton and Hove, Surrey and the London Borough of Bexley. Our services include registered care homes, supported living, community outreach, day services, children and young people’s groups and support, specialist support, and online support for families and carers across the South-East.
Aspens has three charity shops in Bexhill, Crowborough and Paddock Wood and online stores on eBay, Etsy and Vinted. We also have The Bluebell Café and animal farm and a pre-loved donations centre in Pembury.
Purpose of Role
This role will work with direction from the Marketing and Communications Manager to deliver marketing campaigns to raise awareness of and promote Aspens’ services, income-generation activities including fundraising, retail and hospitality, and recruitment; engage with our internal and external stakeholders; and reach new audiences. A key part of the role will be internal ‘customer’ support, collaborating with departments across the charity to meet shared goals in line with Aspens’ strategic objectives.
Key Responsibilities
Campaign delivery
· Collaborate with the operations, fundraising, retail and recruitment teams to create and deliver comprehensive marketing campaigns to promote Aspens’ services, shops/e-commerce, hospitality, events and recruitment and meet shared goals in line with the charity’s strategic objectives.
· Create and deliver internal comms campaigns to drive engagement and increase retention of staff.
· Monitor and evaluate campaign performance by reporting on agreed objectives and KPIs.
Content Creation
· Develop relevant and engaging content to be utilised across channels, including, but not limited to website, social media, internal channels and email, in our shops, Bluebell Café and the community to reach new and existing stakeholders.
· Graphic design - production of assets for marketing purposes.
· Developing marketing and comms bank of photos and video; photography and videography at events.
· Working with external companies to produce marketing collateral (signage, banners, artwork, leaflets, branded items etc.) and managing stock levels of marketing materials.
· Review all materials to ensure alignment with Aspens’ brand guidelines and tone of voice.
Channel Management
• Under direction from Marketing and Communications Manager manage internal and external channels.
• External channels including, but not limited to: Aspens’ website and linked bookings sites; charity social media channels (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and TikTok); supporter communications (Mailchimp).
• Internal channels including, but not limited to: Staff intranet and staff newsletter (Mailchimp)
Brand Awareness
Under direction from Marketing and Communications Manager promote Aspens and the impact of our work to relevant stakeholders and audiences. This includes digital and traditional advertising, management of Awards nominations, PR and media.
Audience Insight
· Utilise audience data to develop understanding of audiences.
· Carry out research to monitor and keep up to date with marketing and charity trends and best practice to support audience engagement.
· Share insights with Marketing and Communications Manager.
Events
• Collaborate with the Business and Income Generation Team to support the planning and promotion of events and represent Aspens at events, some of which may require evening or weekend attendance.
Team Working
• Work closely with Marketing and Communications Manager and Business and Income Generation Team and build strong relationships with teams across the organisation.
Other
· Occasional travel to other offices, services and shops across Aspens’ region.
· Administration tasks as required.
Person Specification
· Demonstrate close alignment to Aspens’ values
· Excellent written and oral communication
· Commercial awareness – understanding of business operations and the ability to think strategically about how decisions impact performance and profitability
· Goal-oriented mindset
· Excellent relationship building and people skills
· Creative, with lots of ideas for engaging content
· Numerate and data-driven
· Ability to prioritise workload effectively
· Self-motivated, with the ability to work independently and within a team
· Proactive approach, ability to come up with creative solutions
· Excellent attention to detail
· IT skills including Microsoft Teams, Word, Powerpoint, Canva, Mailchimp, Xcel, Google Analytics, Google Ads
· Graphic design skills
· Photography and videography skills
· Ability to edit websites/intranet
· A degree of flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends if required
Experience
• At least two years' experience as a Marketing/Communications Officer/Executive, ideally within the charity sector
• Experience in planning and delivering integrated marketing campaigns
• Experience of managing a range of marketing channels including social media, websites and internal platforms
• Experience of engaging different stakeholders.
• Proven track record of achievement in meeting or exceeding targets, with clear examples of delivering results against set objectives
Essential Training and Qualifications
A Levels or equivalent
GCSE English at grade C (or above).
Desirable Training and Qualifications
A degree level qualification in Marketing/ Communications or a related field
What you can expect from us:
- Fantastic paid training and career progression opportunities (including recognised qualifications in health and social care)
- Paid DBS (we will recover the cost should your employment terminate for any reason, other than redundancy, before passing your probation)
- Flexible work arrangements with opportunities to take on additional bank shifts too
- 30 Days Annual Leave (including Bank Holidays) / Pro rata dependent on hours. Annual leave entitlement increases with length of service
- Nest Pension and Death in Service Benefit
- Dedicated Employee Assistance Programme and Access to Mental Health First Aiders
- Aspens High Street Stores -20% discount on all items for Aspens’ staff
- Bluebell café- Discounted staff menu available
- Refer a Friend scheme, so you can earn up to £250 for every person you refer to work for Aspens
- Recognition schemes, including ‘Employee of the Month’
How to Apply:
Simply click ‘Apply now’ and one of our team will be in touch to discuss the role.
Any offer is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring check, which we will complete on your behalf if you don't already have one, and satisfactory employment references. We will consider job share and part time arrangements for all posts in line with the needs of the Charity.
Equal Opportunity Statement
At Aspens Charities, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities and those who are likely to be underrepresented in Aspens’ workforce, such as sex/gender, minority ethnic group, religion, belief, sexual orientation, age, as well as abilities. We believe that a diverse team leads to better outcomes and a more enjoyable work environment where everyone feels valued, heard, and has an equal opportunity to thrive.
As a Disability Confident employer, Aspens Charities is dedicated to supporting and promoting the recruitment, retention, and career development of people with disabilities. We recognise the value and contributions that individuals with disabilities bring to our organisation.
Accessibility and Accommodations
We are committed to providing an accessible recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
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!
SOS is an award winning medium sized, forward & dynamic thinking, suicide awareness and prevention charity who are seeking a highly successful, committed and fully experienced Partnerships Manager to join our amazing settled, competent family members.
SOS is ISO9001 accredited and also holds accreditation with Investors in People
We won the charity impact award in 2024 due to our alternative way of providing accessible and sustainable mental health care.
We offer services such as group talking and listening, in person and on line, mobile hub community support, our crisis helpline and our own, accredited educational courses.
We are overseen by a CEO who was highly commended in the Coventry and Warwickshire Business and community awards 2025, in the inspirational individual (person of Warwickshire) category.
Our continued growth means we now wish to appoint a highly experienced Executive Partnerships Manager.
This is a full-time position of 37.5 hours per week with one hour’s unpaid lunch. We offer a generous and competitive benefit package. You will work from our Warwick office Monday to Thursday inclusive and from home on Fridays. It is expected that there will be some travel associated with this role
Main components of the role:
*Identify, explore and secure corporate and philanthropic relationships that result in sponsorship, partnerships and legacy donations, ideally as long term relationships
*Substantial previous experience of securing funding from philanthropic bodies, whether in the UK or abroad.
*Significant previous experience of securing charitable partnerships
*Experience of securing high value philanthropic funding, both inside and outside of the UK and who is familiar with undertaking due diligence exploration
*Research and identify tendering opportunities within the charity’s scope. You should have previous bid writing experience, ideally related to local authority and NHS tendering. You should have first class grant application skills and a high success rate.
*Optimising the revenue opportunties from our traded services programmes
*Achieve month by month income growth through donations, traded services, philanthropic giving, partnerships, bids and grants
*Always scanning for new ways to generate income from multiple streams with multiple values or other benefits
*Significant account management skills.
*You can hit the ground running – creating and building your own client lists
*Be an active member of the senior leadership team
*Lead on all income generation activities by growing new and existing business
*Line manage, and set KPIs for, the events & fundraising team the marketing team and the traded services coordinator (5 staff in total)
*Create business plans, sales & revenue optimisation strategies
*Work closely with our finance team
*Prepare quotations for our services
*Produce monthly trading and income growth reports for the CEO
*Supervise the creation of , and manage the progression of, all new service contracts
*Reviewing, amending and updating our current sales and partnerships processes and policies
*Attend networking events from time to time
About you:
. You should live within one hour’s travel from our Warwick offices to meet the needs of the Charity.
*You can forge, foster and develop excellent working relationships and partnerships
*Should hold a degree in business management or equivalent
*You will have worked within the charitable sector previously, preferably within mental health, in a senior position
*Securing agreed monthly value of funding across all sources
*Excellent communication and inter-personal skills, presenting well to potential and existing clients
*First class negotiation skills
*Strong research, strategy and project management capabilities
*Have up to date business intelligence, both in the UK and abroad
*Experienced and successful networker
*Leadership and motivational skills
You should also be highly proficient in the following:
Setting up and managing the CRM system
Fully conversant with Microsoft 365 and all its applications
Adobe Suite
First class communication skills, both written and spoken
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If you don’t hear from us within 2 weeks of applying, please assume your application is unsuccessful. We thank you for your interest in the role and in our Charity and wish you all the best in your job search.
This is not an entry level role. It is for experienced senior appliants only. You must have the right to live and work in the UK indefinitely. We do not offer sponsorships
NO AGENCIES PLEASE, THANK YOU
Job Types: Full-time, permanent
Expected start date: May/June 2025
We reserve the right to withdraw this advert before the nominated closing date.
Since our concept in 2015, our core aim remains the same - to reduce shame, stigma and silence around poor emotional health and suicide
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Position: Senior Designer (Digital and Content)
Hours: Full time (35 hours a week)
Contract: Fixed- term maternity cover until 31 July 2026
Location: Office-based in London with flexibility to work remotely
Salary: Starting from £35,825 per annum plus excellent benefits
Salary Band and Job Family: Band 2*, Profession/Technical
*you’ll start at our entry point salary of £35,825 per annum, increasing to £38,065 after 6 months service and satisfactory performance and to £40,304 after a further 6 months
About us
We make sure people living with MS are at the centre of everything we do. And it’s this commitment that unites us across the UK.
Our strategy is based on what people affected by MS have told us is important to them. It gives us a clear and determined focus.
Our work is based on the hopes and aspirations of our MS community. Together we campaign at all levels, fund ground-breaking research and provide award winning support and information.
Our people are our greatest asset and the key to our success. We offer a vibrant, progressive working environment where you'll be able to make a difference.
About this job
We’ve got a great opportunity for a Senior Designer to join our talented and creative Digital and Content Team.
Working closely with the Creative Content Lead and Brand team, your role will be key to elevating our visual presence and impact across digital and print.
You’ll be a team-player and a seasoned pro at responding to briefs of all shapes and sizes, from producing visual and creative content for our social media channels and digital platforms, to designing print assets for events.
Your role will be to champion user-centred design and high creative standards, working with teams and the MS community to produce and create content that is impactful and accessible.
You will be adept at managing your own workloads and production timelines, as well as possessing strong organisational skills.
Closing date for applications: 9:00 am on Friday 16 May 2025
Interested?
PLEASE PRESS THE 'HOW TO APPLY' BUTTON FOR MORE INFORMATION.
Equal Opportunities
We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and or from ethnic minority backgrounds.
We’d be grateful if you downloaded and completed the equality and diversity monitoring form and submit it with your application.
Disability Confident Employer
We’re a Disability Confident Employer and we’re committed to promoting equality and diversity.
You can ask for reasonable adjustments as part of both our recruitment and new starter on-boarding processes.
If you need any help or adjustments to apply for this role, please contact us. You can also ask for the application materials to be sent to you in a different format. Such as for them to be sent to you by email or in a larger word format.
More about our employee benefits:
We have a wide range of employee benefits including (but not limited to):
Encouraging work life balance
- 38 days paid annual leave (including bank holidays), pro-rata for part-time
- More annual leave entitlement, based on length of employment
- Smart working options (with the opportunity to work remotely and find a smart working pattern that suits both you and us)
- Flexible working options
Caring for you and your family
- Generous sick pay entitlement
- More sick pay entitlement, based on length of employment
- Opportunity to buy and sell annual leave in each calendar year
- Free access to a GP virtually 24 hours a day/7 days a week allowing you unlimited advice, reassurance and where appropriate diagnosis
- Enhanced leave for new parents
- Free access to a confidential 24 hours a day/7 days a week helpline service for both you and your family with a specialist range of support and information
- Special leave options (such as up to 5 days paid leave for domestic or personal emergencies a year)
- 10 days paid disability leave a year, pro-rata for part-time
- 10 days paid carers’ leave a year, pro-rata for part-time
- Cycle to work scheme
- Death in service scheme
- New family-friendly benefits, including paid leave:
- In the event of miscarriage or still birth
- To support fertility treatments
- For antenatal appointments for both parents
Thinking about your finances
- Enhanced salary sacrifice pension scheme
- Discounted season ticket loan and interest-free emergency loans
- Give as you earn to support other charities of your choice before tax
- New employee portal including lifestyle savings vouchers and personal wellbeing
Enriching your life at work
- Personalised development plans with a wide range of training courses and opportunities to source additional training options with your line manager
- Yearly internal apprenticeship opportunities
- New, modern offices that embrace working together both in-person and remotely
- Various opportunities to influence how we internally operate (including surveys, and focus and committee groups)
- Active and supportive internal employee networking groups for collaboration and peer support
- 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering for MS Society activities during normal working hours (such as fundraising events, or campaigning in the local community)
- 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering with other charities during normal
Safeguarding
We’re committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone who uses our services and we come into contact with.
This is regardless of Gender, Race, Disability, Sexual orientation, Religion or belief, Pregnancy, Gender reassignment.
We recognise our particular responsibility to make sure vulnerable adults and children are protected.
We have measures in place to protect everyone we come into contact with from abuse and maltreatment of all kinds.
Your right to work in the UK
You must have the right to work in the UK to work in paid employment with us. You’ll need to share documents showing you’re eligible to work in the UK if we offer you employment.
You can find the UK visas and permits granting you the right to work in the UK on the UK Government website. We currently don’t have a Sponsor Licence agreement with the Home Office and aren’t able to support you with your visa applications.
No agencies please.
To fund world-leading research, share the latest information and campaign for everyone's rights. Together we are a community. Together we can stop MS
Charity People is delighted to be working in partnership with a wonderful charity supporting people with coeliac disease, who are searching for an inspirational and passionate Chief Engagement Officer; a key leadership role responsible for growing individual audience awareness, engagement, and income across the charity.
"This charity is for people who need to live without gluten. For over 50 years we've been helping people with coeliac disease and other gluten related conditions live happier, healthier lives. We do this by striving for better gluten free food in more places, providing independent, trustworthy advice and support to our community, and funding crucial research to not only manage the impacts of gluten, but also find the answers to coeliac disease."
Salary: circa £80,000 per annum
Location: Hybrid role with minimum one day per week / four days per month in the High Wycombe based office, ideally more to reflect the level of seniority of the role
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week with flexible working arrangements fully supported and considered
Benefits: 36 days holiday per year, including bank holidays and three day closure over Christmas, and matched pension scheme up to 6%
Closing date for applications: Friday 30th May
Interviews: First stage interviews will be held remotely on Tuesday 10th June, with second round held in person on Tuesday 17th June
The role
This exciting new role encompasses marketing, digital, fundraising, membership services, and volunteering. It will lead on the development and implementation of innovative campaigns and communications, enhance digital presence, and support the growth of audience engagement and related income streams to support the charity's mission.
Key responsibilities:
- Develop and implement unified customer strategies across marketing, digital initiatives, fundraising, membership services, and volunteering.
- Leadership of the Audience Engagement team, with direct line management responsibility for the Head of Marketing, Head of Digital, and Head of Fundraising.
- Oversee brand management to maintain and enhance the charity's reputation and visibility.
- Execute multi-channel marketing campaigns to raise awareness and drive engagement.
- Serve as a primary media spokesperson, fostering relationships with media and key external partners.
- Enhance digital platforms to meet user needs and support organisational objectives.
- Expand income streams through individual giving, corporate partnerships, grants, and fundraising events.
- Enhance the membership experience through tailored services and benefits.
About you
As the Chief Engagement Officer, you'll be at the heart of the charity's mission, crafting and implementing unified customer strategies that take a holistic approach to audience engagement. You'll be the champion of the charity brand, ensuring the charity's reputation and visibility is enhanced across key audiences; will lead on multi-channel marketing campaigns to captivate and engage audiences; and build strong relationships with media and key external partners as the primary media spokesperson for the organisation.
Your innovative approach will expand income streams with particular focus on individual giving, corporate partnerships, grants, and fundraising events. You'll enrich the membership experience with tailored services and benefits, and your leadership will inspire and manage the Audience Engagement team, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
"This is an exceptional opportunity to shape a newly defined area of leadership at this charity, building on our strong foundations and helping us create a future where no one's life is limited by coeliac disease.
We hope you are inspired to be part of that journey."
Hilary Croft, Chief Executive
To apply
To find out more information and to register your interest for this incredible opportunity, please send your updated CV to Kevin Croasdale or Alice Wood at Charity People. If your profile fits what we're looking for we'll be in touch with lots more details and to arrange a follow up meeting.
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability, and potential. Please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help ensure the application process works for you.
For over thirty years, we've recruited extraordinarily talented people into rewarding and vital positions on behalf of some of the biggest and smallest non-profit organisations in the UK and internationally. We also work in partnership with organisations that support diversity in the workplace, recognising the need for continual diverse partnerships in our work. We're proud to be the chosen recruitment partner for many Charities, Universities, Membership bodies and Institutes
The Philanthropy and Major Giving team is responsible for an annual budget of around £3.5m with an ambition to grow this to £5m by the end of our current strategic period in 2026. In 2021, the team doubled their income after the passing of HRH the late Duke of Edinburgh provided a significant opportunity to raise awareness and the profile of the charity.
The Philanthropy and Major Giving team looks after a variety of relationships with high-net-worth individuals, family trusts and foundations, many of whom are long-term supporters of the charity committed to supporting young people to fulfil their potential. The team is proactive when it comes to new business, seeking opportunities from our current networks and events. We collaborate with multiple internal stakeholders including our CEO and Executive Leadership Team (ELT), Trustees, Strategy & Engagement and Operations teams.
You will be joining a successful and ambitious team at a pivotal moment for the charity as we prepare to celebrate our 70th Anniversary in 2026 and launch a new five-year strategy.
The successful candidate will play an active and integral role in the Philanthropy team, feeding into team plans and working collaboratively to reach new donors and increase income raised.
We are looking for someone who is ambitious with the drive and tenacity to engage new high-level donors, as well as develop existing relationships with our network of generous and long-standing supporters.
- Strong interpersonal skills with demonstrable success in fundraising, networking and relationship building, which has led to significant financial support.
- Can demonstrate a proven experience in generating new business of six figures and above, including multi-year gifts, and managing and growing a diverse portfolio.
We offer excellent staff benefits including a generous pension contribution, flexible working, Heath care cash plan, life assurance, attractive holiday package, ongoing training, and an employee assistance programme.
If you feel excited by this role and believe you have the necessary skills and experience to become a valued team member, please go to our website and apply.
The deadline for applying for this role is: Sunday 18th May– Midnight
1st interviews will take place on: 2nd Juneheld via Teams
2nd interviews will take place on: 5th & 6th June – in person at the London office.
We kindly ask that previous unsuccessful applicants do not submit another application.
If you would like to access the application form in a different format or if you would like any assistance that might help improve your experience
The DofE are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. All successful applicants will be required to undergo a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service check. (e.g. DBS/PVG or similar), including references covering any gaps of employment/education, confirm eligibility to work in the UK and complete a health check.
**The geographical allowance is based on a member of staff having a home or office-based postcode within 30 miles (as the crow flies) from Charing Cross, WC2N 5HS. The allowance is 7% capped at £4,000 per annum.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.